Realme X2 Pro and Realme 5s with a quad rear camera set up to launch in India today: Details and Tech Specs

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Realme X2 Pro and Realme 5s with a quad rear camera set up to launch in India today: Details and Tech Specs

After a short break, the Chinese smartphone company Realme is all set to introduce two new smartphones in India. Few months ago, Realme at the launch event of Realme XT promised its fans that it will be bringing Realme X2 Pro in India in the month of December. As promised the company today will unveil the smartphone even before its promised time along with Realme 5s.

Prior to its launch in the country, Realme X2 Pro already made a debut in the Chinese market so we already have a fair idea of what its specifications would be. The key highlights include a quad rear camera set up with a 64-megapixel primary sensor, Snapdragon 855+ chipset, 90Hz Fluid Display and supported by 50W Super VOOC fast charging technology. While Realme 5s, which will be introduced at the same event will also come with a quad-camera set up including a 48-megapixel primary sensor along with a 5,000mAh battery.

Realme X2 Pro and  Realme 5s expected price and how to watch the live stream

Realme will begin the launch event of Realme X2 Pro and Realme 5s in India at 12:30 PM today. The launch event is being hosted in the national capital and will also be live-streamed on the official Realme YouTube channel. So if you do not want the miss the live action then you can watch it live here on our website, we have embedded the live stream link below for you:

As for the pricing, like we said earlier Realme X2 Pro was launched in China prior to its launch in India. So we can expect the smartphone to carry the same pricing. There the company launched the phone in three different configurations, the one with 6GB RAM was launched at CNY 2,699 that translates to Rs 27,200. The 8GB RAM variant carries a price tag of CNY 2,899 that translates to Rs 29,200 whereas the 12GB RAM variant comes for CNY 3,299 that translates to Rs 33,200. The company introduced the phone in two colour options White and Blue.

Realme 5s is the upgraded version of Realme 5 Pro so it could carry similar pricing. Realme 5 Pro was launched in three variants, the 4GB RAM variant carries a price tag of Rs 13,999 while the 6GB and 8GB variant is priced at Rs 14,999 and 16,999 respectively. Both the phone models will be available for purchase via the e-commerce website Flipkart and Realme.com.

Realme X2 Pro specifications

Realme X2 Pro will come with a 6.5-inch full-HD+ super AMOLED Fluid display offering 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution with 20:9 aspect ratio, 90Hz refresh rate, DC dimming 2.0 technology support, along with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. It runs Android 9 Pie with ColorOS 6.1 on top and powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ processor coupled with up to 12GB of Ram and 256GB of internal storage. Realme X2 Pro houses a 4,000mAh battery supported by a 50W SuperVOOC Flash Charge technology. That is claimed to fully charge the smartphone from 0-100% in 33 minutes.

In terms of camera capabilities, Realme X2 Pro features a quad-camera set up including a 64-megapixel primary sensor. Assisted by a 13-megapixel secondary sensor, 8-megapixel wide-angle lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. While on the front there is a 16-megapixel selfie camera.

Realme 5s specifications

Realme 5s will debut for the first time in India as a global first, so as far specifications are concerned the company did not reveal them officially. The reports and leaks suggest that the phone is expected to feature a 6.51-inch HD display with a waterdrop-style notch. As per Flipkart’s listing, the device will be powered by the Snapdragon 665 processor. The handset will be housing a huge 5,000mAh battery. The teaser page also revealed that Realme 5s will come with a quad rear camera set up along with a 48-megapixel primary sensor and a rear fingerprint sensor.

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Valve has confirmed a new version of Half Life is coming, fans rejoice

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Valve has confirmed a new version of Half Life is coming, fans rejoice

Half-Life is one of the most popular FPS (First Person Shooter) games of all time. Many from the late 90’s and early 2000’s have played it fondly. What started off as a rumour has turned out to be true. This is because of a tweet from the official Valve twitter page, the company described the release as the “flagship VR game”. Till now, information has been difficult to find about the game but worry not for Valve will unveil further details about Half-Life: Alyx on November 21.

Those familiar with the game would have already figured out what or who Alyx is. For those who do not know, Alyx Vance is a young prominent character, who broke curtains in Half-life-2, where she was a close friend of the protagonist, Gordan Freeman. She was also a major fighter against the Combine.

Half-Life 2: Episode Two, was released more than a decade ago, and it’s been two decades since the first game was out. This third instalment of Half-life is expected to be based on Alyx Vance.

According to sources, Half-life Alyx is one of the three games Valves is reportedly building. We believe that the three games could either be standalone games or maybe a trilogy based on Alyx Vance. Half-life itself has 4 games, which isn’t a trilogy. As a reminder to new gamers, The Half-life game began with Half-life, followed by Half-life 2, Half-life 2: Episode 1 and Half-life 2: Episode 2. Although some people assume it as a trilogy because of the cliffhanger ending at the end of Half-life: Episode 2.

The topic of a new version/addition to the Half-life universe kicked off when an alleged transcript of a conversation between Valve executives was leaked. A quote from a “Geoff”, believed to be games broadcaster Geoff Keighley – states: “March 2020, ‘Half-Life: Alyx’ comin’ out.”

Thanks to the transcript, it was revealed that the VR game would have been revealed at The Game Awards on December 12. However, because of the recent tweet by Valve, we know we are destined to have at least a preview of the game soon. The announcement of a flagship VR game follows Valve’s release of its first own VR set, the Valve index.

When the Index was first released, the company promised a flagship VR game before the end of the year, and the game is probable to be the Half-Life: Alyx. Whatever the case maybe, good, bad or ugly the curtain will be raised on November 21. Trust us, this game is an upcoming treasure to both video game veterans and novice.

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Lenovo launched two new laptops: ThinkBook 14 and 15 in India with10th Gen Intel Core processors

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Lenovo launched two new laptops: ThinkBook 14 and 15 in India with10th Gen Intel Core processors

The Chinese Electronics brand Lenovo today announced the launch of two new notebooks in India. While expanding its ThinkBook series the company launched Lenovo ThinkBook 14 and 15. Prior to its launch in the country, Lenovo introduced the device at IFA 2019, a tech summit, which was held in Berlin in September. Both the newly launched ThinkBooksare powered by 10th Gen Intel Core processors combined with PCIe SSD storage along with a  high-resolution display and stylish stands.

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 and ThinkBook 15 availability and price

The computing giant launched ThinkBook 14 and 15 with a starting price of Rs 30,990. Both the afresh launched notebooks will be available in the initial week of December 2019.

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 will be available in a single colour variant of Mineral Gray.

ThinkBook 14 and 15 technical specifications

Lenovo Think Book 14 is 17.9mm thin and is powered by 10th Gen Intel Core i7 processor with Windows 10 Pro operating system. The 14-inches notebook comes with a Full HD IPS display. The company has included AMD Radeon 625 graphics along with dual drive support, up to 2TB HDD and 1TB M.2 PCIe SSD.

Lenovo Think Book 15 comes with a 15.6-inch full-HD IPS display. The device draws the power from the 10th Gen Intel Core i7 6-core processor paired with AMD Radeon 620 graphics. The notebook comes with the support for a dual drive with up to 2TB HDD and 1TB M.2 PCIe SSD, too.

Both the laptops offer up to 12 hours of battery life supported by RapidCharge and 24GB DDR4 RAM. Both models include Full-function Type-C port (Gen 2), Hidden USB port, Wifi6. Also, the company has provided Hotkeys for Skype for Business and Smart Power On (optional) and ThinkShutter. ThinkBook models also have a keyboard with optional backlight along with a one-piece touchpad.

Talking at the launch event, Rahul Agarwal, CEO & MD, Lenovo India said, “Our vision of Smarter Technology for All is a world where every person and business has access to technology that enables them to achieve their own intelligent transformation. The new wave of young business leaders expects their workplace devices to do more but with a minimalist look. ThinkBook is a perfect fit to fill this existing product gap in the SMB marketplace.”

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Another Redmi Note 8 launched in India, cheaper than its siblings

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Another Redmi Note 8 launched in India, cheaper than its siblings

A new variant of the Redmi Note 8 recently launched in India and is available only in the offline stores. This new variant comes with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage. Xiaomi first launched the Redmi note 8 in only two variants. The base model has 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage, while the other variant had 6GB RAM and 128GB of storage. Amidst great demand for these two variants in the market, Xiaomi has now launched a new version of the Redmi Note 8 with 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage.

Sources say that this third variant of the Redmi Note 8 3GB RAM model will be available initially only at retail offline stores. Amongst all the 3 variants, the 3GB RAM model is priced the lowest at only Rs 9,799. The 4GB variant sells with the starting price of Rs 9,999, while the 6 GB variant is available at Rs 12,999.

The new version that is, the 3GB variant is different from its peers only in RAM and storage. Rest all of the technical specifications are the same. On the back panel, there are four cameras along with the fingerprint sensor. The smartphone includes a 48-MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, a 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth sensor. Meanwhile, the front has a 13MP selfie shooter.

The Redmi Note 8 is perfect for gamers because of the High-performance octa-core processor, up to 2.0GHz and the Third-generation AI engine with boosted AI computing performance. This gives gamers the edge over their opponent.

The Redmi Note 8 3GB variant also includes a 4,000mAh battery with 18W fast-charging support. The phone comes with USB Type C support, too. The Redmi note 8 3GB versions is powered by 2.0 GHz octa-core Snapdragon 665 processor like the other models in this series. The phone has a 6.39-inch full HD+ display. Over that, the screen and the back of the phone are protected with Corning gorilla glass 5. The phone runs MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie and will be upgraded to Android 10 soon.

The Redmi Note 8 3GB version is also available in 3 colour variants, Moonlight White, Neptune Blue and Space Black. There is no news as of now when this version of the Note 8 by Xiaomi will be available in online market. If it does our bet is that it will start selling on Flipkart first.

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Everything to know about the Realme X2 Pro that will release tomorrow

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Everything to know about the Realme X2 Pro that will release tomorrow

The long-awaited Realme X2 Pro launches tomorrow. Excited? We definitely are. Launched in China last month, the phone with Snapdragon 855+SoC, 90 Hz Fluid display and the Quad camera has us all excited. The phone has up to 12 GB RAM and storage of up to 256 GB. We have heard there might not come with a microSD card slot. If it is true, we shall come to know tomorrow. However, the biggest selling point of this smartphone is going to be its battery.  The company promises that the battery of Realme X2 Pro can fully charge in 33 minutes.

The launch event will begin tomorrow at 12:30 PM IST in New Delhi and will be live streamed on all of the company’s social media platforms. Attendees of the event have received passes with assured Realme goodies worth Rs 2,100 like a Realme power bank and an R-Pass with discounts on the Realme X2 Pro. The phone in all probability will come with a 6.5-inch full-HD+ display.

We can only speculate about the Realme X2 Pro’s pricing and features based on the Chinese version of the smartphone, which was launched last month. We think there will be 3 variants available tomorrow each with a different RAM and storage capacity. Reports also suggest that Dual Nano SIM facility will be available in the Realme X2 Pro. The smartphone is likely to come with Android 9 Pie with ColourOS 6.1 skin on top.

Realme X2 Pro with Snapdragon 855 Plus processor launching soon

When we talk about the cameras, the Realme X2 Pro is slated to come with quad rear camera array. The first camera sensor is going to be the Samsung ISOCELL Bright GW1 with 64MP. Realme is also putting in a 2MP depth sensor in this smartphone. With that users will get a 13MP secondary sensor and an 8MP tertiary camera that can take ultra-wide shots. On the front The Realme X2 Pro will have a 16MP Sony IMX471 camera that will enable the users to take selfies or to video chat.

The connectivity options offered by the phone will include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, USB Type-C, and 3.5mm headphone jack. The phone possesses dual speakers with Dolby Atmos and Hi-Resolution Audio technology. There is also an in-display fingerprint sensor.

All three variants of the device are available in White and Blue with a gradient finish on top, internationally. The same might be seen here in India.

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Google Stadia has launched 22 titles on the day one of the game streaming services

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Google Stadia has launched 22 titles on the day one of the game streaming services

Until now we already know that Google Stadia is a cloud gaming service that streams video games with up to 4K resolution at 60 frames per second. These games will be accessible via Google Chrome using PC, smartphones, tablets, Chromecast along with other options also. Now the search giant has officially launched the service from today onwards the players will be able to access 22 titles to choose from with more games coming by the end of the year.

On day one of the launch, the gamers can also play both Destiny 2: The Collection and Samurai Shodown as part of the November Stadia Pro subscription.

The complete lineup includes 22 titles that have been mentioned below:

  1. Assassin’s Creed Odyssey
  2. Attack on Titan: Final Battle 2
  3. Destiny 2: The Collection
  4. Farming Simulator 2019
  5. Final Fantasy XV
  6. Football Manager 2020
  7. Grid 2019
  8. Gylt
  9. Just Dance 2020
  10. Kine
  11. Metro Exodus
  12. Mortal Kombat 11
  13. NBA 2K20
  14. Rage 2
  15. Rise of the Tomb Raider
  16. Red Dead Redemption 2
  17. Samurai Shodown
  18. Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
  19. Thumper
  20. Tomb Raider:  Definitive Edition
  21. Trials Rising
  22. Wolfenstein: Youngblood

According to the company by the end of 2019, the company has promised to bring four other titles namely Borderlands 3, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Breakpoint, Dragon Ball: Xenoverse 2 and Darksiders Genesis. And in 2020 you can expect more games coming to the platform such as Doom: Eternal, WatchDogs: Legion, Gods & Monsters as well as Cyberpunk 2077.

To being with, Google Stadia will be accessible in 14 countries that will include the USA, Ireland, UK, Germany, France, Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Finland and Belgium. But this will not come to India as there is low internet speed here.

The Founder’s Edition will be available for $129.99 and will come with free to access Destiny 2 game. But this will also be available for limited periods of time when the subscription ends the users are required to pay $9.99 per month.

The players can also stream the gaming service using their Google Pixel phones. Besides this, it can also be accessed via Chrome OS tablets like Pixel Slate, Acer Chromebook Tab 10 and HP Chromebook X2.

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Asus Zenbook 14 Review (UM431): Decent performance in a great shell

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Asus Zenbook 14 Review (UM431): Decent performance in a great shell

Asus has launched quite a few laptops this year and adding to its arsenal of great laptops is Asus Zenbook 14 UM431, which is powered by AMD CPU and onboard graphics unit. It is one of the finest looking machines that has come to us in the recent past aimed at casual and power users. This is our review of the Asus Zenbook 14 UM431.

Design

The Asus Zenbook 14 UM431 is an exquisite laptop to look at right off the bat. It quickly asks you to fall for it head over heels. Dressed in spun aluminium with a hint of blue, the sides of the top lid and bottom façade has shiny chrome etched lines. The top lid also has the Asus branding again in chrome. Lift the lid and one can see a beautiful keyboard with raised chicklet type keys. A lot is happening here, you will find the Asus Zenbook branding on top of the keyboard, which also has a dull silver mesh above it.asus Zenbook 14 keyboard

The large trackpad comes with a fingerprint reader and one can also see twin speaker grilles on either side of the keyboard. Oh, before we forget, the keyboard is backlit as well. Three brightness levels of LED is what this keyboard comes with. The function keys double up as the multimedia keys as well and one can find the power button on the top right side of the keyboard as well. Over that, the function key is a toggle button for F1-F11. This means you do not have to press FN + the top function key for a command to emulate. The keyboard is comfortable to work with since the Asus Zenbook 14 UM431 also comes with an ergo lift hinge that lifts the bottom part of the laptop by 4.5 degrees.Ergonomic Hinge

The Asus Zenbook 14 UM431 comes with a charging, HDMI, USB 3.1 and USB Type C ports located on the left side of the machine. On the right, Asus has placed another USB port along with an SD card reader slot and audio cum MIC port. Underneath there are two additional speaker grilles and air vents. An HD camera and a couple of onboard MICs are also part of the package. These are located above the screen. Talking about which the screen to side bezel ratio is great. Asus has done a mighty fine job keeping the bezels around the display low.

Asus Zenbook 14 Performance

Asus has tried to put in the absolute latest inside the Zenbook 14 UM431 laptop. It comes with a 14-inch LED-backlit FHD 1080P display with an aspect ratio of 16:9. The insides hold an AMD Ryzen R5-3500U CPU, 8GB RAM and 512GB PCIe SSD storage. Graphics are powered by AMD RADEON Vega 8 GPU. Together they give you one of the best performance values we have seen in the recent 14-inch form laptops with onboard graphics. We ran 3D Mark GPU benchmark on the laptop and it scored 1,783 points.Amd

The laptop is great for professional users who want to work on spreadsheets or want to do light video or picture editing. With that, the Asus Zenbook 14 UM431 gives exceptional multimedia experience too. Thanks to the quad-speaker system, watching movies and YouTube videos is a great experience on this notebook. The loud bassy sound is powered by Harman Kardon that takes the resonance to another level. This is one aspect of the device we absolutely loved.Harman Kardon

The Asus Zenbook 14 UM431 comes with Windows 10 Home on board that boots in no time thanks to a super quick SSD. Also, there is minimal bloatware on the device, you get stock Windows 10 experience. The ergonomic Hinge does a fabulous job at lifting the keyboard and like we said it helps in comfortable typing.

Driven by a 65W charger, the battery life is powered by 47Wh 2-cell lithium-polymer battery that can give you up to 12 hours of work time, as claimed by the company. However, we got a little over 6 hours of battery life with 60% screen brightness. This is not bad considering how slim Asus has made this laptop. How slim you ask? Weighing under 1.4KG the Asus Zenbook 14 UM431 is 15.9 mm slim with the lid closed.

Verdict and Final Words

The Asus Zenbook 14 UM431 comes with military-grade standards of MIL-STD-810G. To break this jargon for you, it means that the laptop will work fine in extreme temperatures (hot or cold), high altitude as well as humidity. The fingerprint scanner is a good addition to the trackpad and we have seen it one other Asus notebooks this year. Only nag here is that it comes in the way at times.

But what worries us a bit more is its price tag. At Rs 59,990, the asking price is on the higher side, especially when it has just 8 GB RAM. It has tough competition from its own brand that has Intel inside. Nonetheless, if you are looking for a great looking machine for the exceptional multimedia experience or light photo/video editing then you might want to look at this laptop as it has a super large 512GB SSD storage.

Pros

Excellent design

Superb Sound

Great display

Cons

Slightly Expensive

Just 8 GB RAM

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Samsung announces Galaxy Note 10+ Star Wars special edition

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Samsung announces Galaxy Note 10+ Star Wars special edition

The South Korean smartphone manufacturer Samsung in the month of August globally launched its new edition of Samsung Galaxy Note 10 series a dedicated launch unpacked event. The company launched two devices under the series Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+. Now the company has announced the launch of another special edition of the premium smartphone ahead of the release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. The movie will release on December 20 and to celebrate the release the company has teamed up with the filmmaker by launching a special edition Galaxy Note10+, featuring Star Wars-inspired design elements and digital content.

The special edition of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ will come with a specially designed case, a metal badge as a collector’s item, an S Pen, and Galaxy Buds. In addition to this, the company has also bundled the phone with Star Wars-themed content including wallpapers, shutdown animations, icons as well as sounds.

The limited edition of the phone will be available for purchase in select markets from December 10. According to the company, the device will be selling in  Australia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Korea, Norway, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, UAE, UK and the USA.

“The special edition device adds to the collaboration between Samsung and Lucasfilm, which includes the recently launched holiday campaign film, celebrating the theatrical release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.”

In the US market, the Galaxy Note10+ Star Wars Edition will be available in limited quantities with a price tag of $1,299.99 form December 13 onwards. The special edition smartphone can be purchased via Amazon, select Best Buy stores, select Microsoft stores, Samsung.com and the Samsung Experience Stores.

As for the specifications, Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ will come with the same specifications. The device features a 6.8-inch 498ppi 3040×1440 pixels resolution display with Dynamic AMOLED panel supported by HDR10+ and Dynamic Tone mapping.  Under the hood, there is a Samsung Exynos 9825 processor paired with 12GB of RAM with up to 512GB internal storage. It boasts a 4,300mAh battery and the phone runs on Android 9 Pie with Samsung One UI on top.

As for the camera, Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ comes with a triple rear camera set up that includes a 16MP Ultra Wide Camera, 12MP Wide-angle Camera, 12MP Telephoto Camera. While on the front there is a 10MP selfie camera.

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Realme CEO “caught” using an iPhone

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Realme CEO “caught” using an iPhone

In the past, many Brand Ambassadors have goofed up by posting tweets through iPhones endorsing other brands. Following this trend, the latest ambassador was Madhav Sheth, Realme India’s CEO.

Realme is trending in the news for the big release of the Realme X2 Pro and Realme 5s on November 20 in New Delhi. However, right now the buzz is not on the phones, but instead on the Realme India CEO, Madhav Sheth.

The now deleted tweet was sent from an iPhone, which Twitterati realised and took screenshots of. The users spotted the “Twitter for iPhone” tag right below the message.

As a response to all the trolling, Madhav Sheth responded on Monday with a new tweet: “Having used all the renowned flagship phones over the last few days. I can assure you that #realmeX2Pro is not just the #FastestChargingFlagship but also has many more category best features in the lot. #FasterSharperBolder.”

Madhav Sheth’s tweet is more shocking, as this tweet is not from the brand ambassador but the CEO itself is totally unexpected.

Madhav Sheth’s witty comeback sets precedence to other brands who have faced similar issues before Realme.

In what has become common occurrence, brand ambassadors often goof up while tweeting. For example, The Brand Ambassador of the OnePlus brand, Robert Downey JR of Iron man fame, was found tweeting from an iPhone to which he smartly responded “Well, I guess it’s time to upgrade my assistant to a new OnePlus 7 pro so mistakes don’t happen again,” after the post went viral.

While causing issues to the person tweeted and the companies involved, it is a definite laugh out loud moment for all of us who get entertainment from such goof-ups. Before this Huawei handle was also used by one of this social media employee who posted a tweet using an iPhone, after which news broke that two employees have been sacked because of the same.

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Beware: New threat for WhatsApp users found in Malicious MP4 videos

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Beware: New threat for WhatsApp users found in Malicious MP4 videos

The CERT (Computer Emergency Response Team), a government cyber security agency, reported a “high” rated vulnerability of the popular messaging platform WhatsApp. This allowed hackers to target phones by sending videos in MP4 format.

“Stack-based buffer overview vulnerability exists in WhatsApp due to improper parsing of elementary system metadata of an MP4 file; a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted MP4 file to the target system.” CERT said in a notification on their website.

CERT went on further to say, that the file could “allow the remote attacker to cause Remote Code Execution or Denial of Service condition”, which could adversely affect the system further.

Facebook, WhatsApp’s parent company, has now issued a security warning about this threat, listing out the various versions of Android, iOS and Windows Phone that are at risk. This description is very similar to the Pegasus spyware developed by Israeli company NSO Group, a problem that WhatsApp has claimed to have solved in its latest update.

The Pegasus virus entered the phone through a missed call and gave attackers unlimited access to all the data available on the device. Now, beware of MP4 videos on WhatsApp from unknown numbers to escape from being a victim to the new threat.

An attacker can use a person’s cell number to send a video file through WhatsApp and install a malicious file into the phone’s system. This issue is said to exist on both, the individual and business versions of the popular messaging platform. The report of a second virus, which can violate a user’s privacy so close to the Pegasus is very concerning.

We highly recommend our readers to update to the latest version of the WhatsApp app to stay secure from malicious viruses, which are aiming to violate user’s privacy. Also, not just WhatsApp, do update any other App you use on your smartphone. Often App makers send out a new update that has a critical hack or bug fix. So, keeping all the apps updated on your smartphone is good for you and shuts down loopholes and back doorways to malicious attacks.

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Apple removed all vaping apps from the Apple App Store

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Apple removed all vaping apps from the Apple App Store

iPhone’s manufacturer Apple banned 181 vaping apps from its App Store across the world. This big move came after warning from health experts when 42 people have died from lung illness caused by vaping. As per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, these people were involved in using cartridges containing THC although many of them used nicotine cartridges.

In June this year, the company stopped accepting new vaping apps and it never permitted the sale of e-cigarette refills or vaping cartridges directly on its platform via the app. But many of them allow the users to control the temperature as well as lightening and heating of vape pens, also these apps provided news related to vaping, vaping related social networks and games.

Apple in a statement to a news platform Verge said, “We have updated our App Store Review Guidelines to reflect that apps encouraging or facilitating the use of these products are not permitted. As of today, these apps are no longer available to download.”

In their statement to another publisher, Axios, Apple said, “We take great care to curate the App Store as a trusted place for customers, particularly youth, to download apps. We’re constantly evaluating apps, and consulting the latest evidence, to determine risks to users’ health and well-being.”

As per the company, they have updated the Guidelines of App Store Review to give a message to the apps that promoting and facilitating the use of e-cigarette or vaping devices are not permitted. Also, these apps are no longer available on the App Store for download. This big move also helps the company to decrease youth exposure to e-cigarette marketing as well as it will also discourage them from using these products. According to CDC vaping has attributed at least 42 deaths and more than 2,000 lung-related diseases around the US.

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TikTok tests in-app monetisation through links in bio

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TikTok tests in-app monetisation through links in bio

TikTok is one of the most popular video platforms when it comes to Android and iOS Apps. A news report recently suggested that popular application TikTok, previously called Musical.ly. is going to soon launch ways of monetising it as a platform. With more than over a billion users, TikTok is a craze amongst teenagers who lip sync and create performances, which are shown to other users on the platform.

Currently, Influencers on TikTok make their money thanks to their audience. The influencers promote brands and products in their videos, motivating their fans to buy and use the same product. The influencers upload TikTok videos on Instagram, with the link to purchase items on their “Instagram bios” and through “swipe up” stories on their Instagram pages.

To help the users on its own platform and promote monetisation of the App, TikTok has currently launched, for US users, an option to add links to their bios and swipe to access URL options. This makes it easy for influencers to promote products directly from TikTok. Because of this ease in making money, more and more users will start using the TikTok application directly and not flock to competing apps.

TikTok has confirmed that these two features being out is part of an experiment to improve app experience for users.

As a spokesperson said, “We’re always experimenting with new ways to improve the app experience for our users. Ultimately, we’re focused on ways to inspire creativity, bring joy, and add value to our community.”

We for one are excited to see where this move will go if implemented to TikTok’s users all over the world, and where will this take TikTok in the social commerce race. This will surely motivate more youngsters and video content creators to come to the App and produce more and better content. Just like YouTube, one would be able to make a quick buck on TikTok soon, world over.

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Amazon Echo Dot with clock review: A more intelligent localized Alexa is what you get

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Amazon Echo Dot with clock review: A more intelligent localized Alexa is what you get

Amazon has been doing great with its voice-based AI/Assistant — Alexa. Integrated with various devices including some of the latest smartphones, we quite liked how it has become more intelligent and keeps learning. This time we did no test Alexa with a smartphone or smartwatch, but did in the new Amazon Echo Dot with clock. This is what we could make of the device.

Design

Amazon Echo Dot with clock is a puck-sized smart speaker that is very similar to the third generation of Amazon Echo Dot. The volume and mic buttons are still on the top and a LED ring circumferences the top part. The cloth mesh is still there around the speaker, but it is available in just one colour. We were hoping to see at least one more colour option. The rear has the audio port as well as the charging port.amazon echo dot

The major design difference between the third-gen of Amazon Echo Dot and Amazon Echo Dot with clock is actually the clock. It is a great addition if you ask us and now this smart speaker becomes an even better option for your bedroom or kitchen, where you might want to place it. The clock has the ability to dim or brighten itself according to the ambient light, another plus in our books.

Amazon Echo Dot with clock performance

The Amazon Echo Dot with clock becomes a very interesting device since it has Alexa. Which keeps becoming better as time goes by. It is learning new skills and now can even speak in Hindi. Setting it up, like always, is easy. We did try to converse with it in Hindi and 8 out of ten times it understood us and had an answer to our query. As time goes by this will also become better, we are sure. The Indian accent is a great touch.echo dot with clock

The buttons on the Amazon Echo Dot with clock works well and the LED ring indicator let you know when it is on mute and when it is not. The sound is very similar to the last-gen with slightly better voice clarity. As always, you can control the connected wireless device with voice commands and 9 out 10 times were able to do that from up to a distance of 25 feet. If you go beyond 30 feet then it struggles a bit.

Verdict and Final Words

The Amazon Echo Dot with clock needs to be connected to the internet at all times for it to answer all your questions and work. Which in some homes might be a drawback where you have weaker wi-fi connections. Also, it does not have a battery inside, which mean at the time of power cut Alexa also goes to sleep. But this is an issue with all smart speakers and not just Amazon Echo speakers. However, what is bright about the Amazon Echo Dot with clock is Alexa, it is by far the best AI on the block. It becomes a family member in your home. The small size and affordable price of Rs 4,999, this smart speaker makes it a great addition for your bedroom or kitchen.

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Microsoft is ending support for Cortana app on Android and iOS

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Microsoft is ending support for Cortana app on Android and iOS

There are so many Voice assistant platforms available in the market right now and the most well-known are Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Apple’s Siri, but there are other companies in the market that have their own voice assistant service and one of them is Microsoft’s Cortana. Cortana is a voice assistant platform for Windows 10 Operating System, which was released in 2015. Now the company has decided to discontinue the Cortana app service on Android as well as iOS platforms.

Microsoft will end the service of the Cortana mobile app on Android and iOS on January 31st, 2020. The company has confirmed that after the mentioned date the app will be pulled off in most of the markets like the UK, Australia, Germany, Mexico, China, Spain, Canada as well as India. However, users will still be able to access the app in the US. But it is not yet confirmed until when it will continue to operate in the US after the last date.

“After January 31st, 2020, the Cortana mobile app on your phone will no longer be supported and there will be an updated version of Microsoft Launcher with Cortana removed. “ Microsoft posted a new support article in the UK, Canada and Australia.

Those who are unaware, Microsoft released Cortana for Android and iOS in December 2015. The app service was specifically designed by the company to connect Windows 10 PCs and mobile phones. The app is also used to access the settings and update the software of the devices such as the Surface Headphones, which is another Microsoft device. So we are a bit confused about how the headphones users will be able to access its features in the future.

“To make your personal digital assistant as helpful as possible, we’re integrating Cortana into your Microsoft 365 productivity apps. As part of this evolution, on January 31st, 2020, we’re ending support for the Cortana app on Android and iOS in your market. At that point, the Cortana content you created–such as reminders and lists–will no longer function in the Cortana mobile app or Microsoft Launcher, but can still be accessed through Cortana on Windows.”, the company said.

According to Microsoft, Cortana reminders, lists and tasks will automatically get synced to the Microsoft To-Do app, which can be downloaded to the phone for free.

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Vivo Y19 with 4GB RAM launched in India at Rs 13,990

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Vivo Y19 with 4GB RAM launched in India at Rs 13,990

Vivo India recently launched a new Y-series smartphone on Friday. Joining the series, the Vivo Y19 will be available in stores Pan India. The Vivo Y19 is priced at Rs 13,990. The smartphone comes with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB of internal storage. The exterior is pleasant to the eyes thanks to the gradient finish.

The phone is already available at retail stores across India. Interestingly, the same phone is sold in China as the Vivo Y5. The main features of the Vivo Y19 are that it has a tall aspect ratio screen, 5,000 mAh battery with fast charging support and a triple camera option on the back panel. This phone also comes compatible with Multi turbo and Game Space.

So all in all, a massive 5000 mAh battery with support for 18 W fast charging. The cameras deserve a special mention.  On the rear end, the phone has a 16-megapixel primary sensor, 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor with a fingerprint sensor. It also has an AI-based face unlock support system.

The Vivo Y19 has 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with a waterdrop notch on the top of the screen. With a screen to body ratio of 90.3 percent, the screen offers full HD+ resolution of 1,080 x 2,340 pixels with an aspect ratio of 19:5:9.

On the hardware side, the smartphone is run by MediaTek Helio P65 chipset paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Talking about the smartphone’s software, the phone runs on FunTouch OS 9.2 UI based Android 9 Pie OS.

The connectivity options for the smartphone include 4G VoLTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, micro-USB, 3.5mm headphone jack, GPS, etc.

Vivo has not specified if this phone will run Android 10 or not.

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Huawei releases Mate X sans Google apps

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Huawei releases Mate X sans Google apps

Tech giant, Huawei, is selling its first folding smartphone with Google apps or US made processors, in accordance with sanctions imposed by Washington. The Mate X, which folds out to 14.6 cm wide went on sale last Friday on Huawei’s official online store priced at 16,999 Yuan.

The device competes with Samsung’s galaxy Fold launched last September. Huawei is China’s first global tech brand, and is struggling to preserve its business after the US imposed controls on sale of American components and technology to the company, deeming it a “Security risk”.

The company is the 2nd smartphone brand right behind Samsung. And is the current biggest manufacturer of network gear for mobile carriers.

Huawei denies the accusations made by US that the company facilitates Chinese spying. The current administration is lobbying its allies to exclude Huawei equipment as they prepare to update to next generation telecom networks.

The Mate X uses Huawei’s Kirin 980chipset instead of the Qualcomm or other US suppliers. The phone comes loaded with Chinese alternatives to Google music, maps and the other Google apps.

Talking about the phone’s features, the screen opens up to 5.8-inches x 6.4-inches. The Mate X uses the Huawei’s EMUI 9 OS, which is based on Google’s Android. The company is not using the open-source version of Android, because, if the US Sanctions are fully enforced then the company will loose access to all of Google’s popular apps, making it difficult for them to compete with Samsung.

American officials say that companies might be allowed to export some parts to Huawei, but it will need to be properly licensed. Huawei phones in China use the local music and other apps as Google services aren’t licensed in Beijing. The company has kept mum about its plans to sell the Mate X outside of China and about the sales forecast of the Mate X.

Huawei has unveiled a smartphone operating system in August, called the Harmony OS that can replace Android if necessary. Company officials however, have said that they want to continue working with American vendors.

Huawei’s sales earlier rose 24.4% in the first 9 months of 2019 to 610.8 Billion. The chairman, Liang Hua warned in July that they would face difficulties in the second half of the year.

As a mark of appreciation, Huawei will be paying bonuses of 2 billion Yuan to 90,000 employees as thanks for helping to cope with the US sanctions. All of its 1,80,000 workforce will also receive an extra month’s salary.

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Google will not just translate, but will help you pronounce difficult words too

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Google will not just translate, but will help you pronounce difficult words too

Google has released a new function in Google translate that will help users practice difficult words while providing their meanings. This new function is a test and only works for US English as of now. This is a great update for people looking to practice their English pronunciation. Google will also be adding imagery into their dictionary to assist visual learning.

As Google explains it, the previous version of translate only offered a word’s pronunciation to users. Now, however, users can both hear and pronounce the word into the phone’s microphone for feedback on pronunciation. This feature currently supports American English, with a Spanish option soon to follow.

This feature works on advance speech recognition technology, which converts spoken words by separating them into individual sound recordings.  Later, through machine learning, it checks the user’s pronunciation with the expected pronunciation. It gives the user this information as feedback later.

“Studies have shown that practicing how to say a word can be helpful for remembering it, especially when you’re learning a new language. Previously, when you searched for things like “how to pronounce quokka,” you could play audio and hear the word. With the new pronunciation feature, you’ll be able to also practice saying “quokka” into your phone’s microphone and receive feedback on what, if anything, can be adjusted in your pronunciation,” the Google blog post says.

Some words will get a visual representation with their translations and/or definitions as additional content. This feature will be implemented first with nouns and expanding from there. In other words, when a user searches for a word or a definition, an image may pop up to make the message clearer. Images will be featuring in Google’s dictionary and will be available in English and all its translations very soon.

We for one, hope this new feature in Google translate will help people learn better by practicing visualising and pronouncing new words to learn a different language. It is a great way for people to learn difficult words too and understand US English better.

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Nokia tied up with Flipkart and Harman to foray into the Television segment with a Smart TV

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Nokia tied up with Flipkart and Harman to foray into the Television segment with a Smart TV

Just like OnePlus, Xiaomi and Motorola now Nokia is also entering into the Television industry. To launch its own Smart TV the company has partnered with e retailer Flipkart to develop as well as put it in the market. Lenovo owned Motorola also joined with the e-commerce platform Flipkart to develop and sell their smart TVs in India.

Many reports also suggest that the Nokia TV will be featuring a 55-inch 4K display and has been certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards. This means the Television will first debut in India. To take over other brands Nokia will bring a 55-inch screen along with a 4K UHD LED panel. Besides this, the Smart TV will run on Android 9.0 and will come to Google Play Store preinstalled on the device that will allow the users to access various apps along with popular video streaming software.

As per reports, Nokia Smart TVs will come supported by an Intelligent Dimming technology that will provide better display quality along with superior contrasts and profound blacks. It also comes pre-installed with popular video apps such as Amazon Prime Video, Netflix among others.

The smartphone manufacturer Nokia has also tied up with Harman Audio to make use of JBL sound technology. Here we would also like to mention that JBL sound technology will be the first time used in a Television.

Till now both Nokia, as well as Flipkart, have revealed that when they will launch the Nokia Smart TVs, but we can expect it to arrive in the market in the month of December. As we already know many companies like Xiaomi launched its own Mi TV, OnePlus launched OnePlus TV and Motorola its own Smart TV.

As said, prior to this OnePlus and Motorola launched their TV in India for the first time. Motorola introduced 32-inches smart TV with an asking price of Rs 13,999. Whereas OnePlus launched its OnePlus TV Q1 with a 55-inch display at Rs 69,900 and OnePlus TV Q1 Pro with a price tag of Rs 99,900.

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Panasonic Eluga Ray 810 with 4,000mAh battery launched in India

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Panasonic Eluga Ray 810 with 4,000mAh battery launched in India

Panasonic announced the launch of its new smartphone in India Panasonic Eluga Ray 810. The smartphone comes with a 4,000mAh battery along with a MediaTek Helio P22 processor. It features a 6.2-inch display with a wide boat-shaped notch. The company has given dual camera setup on the back panel and a 16-megapixel primary camera. Read on to know more about the newly launched smartphone.

Panasonic Eluga Ray 810 price

Panasonic introduced Eluga Ray 810 in India with a price tag of Rs 16,990 and can be purchased via e-commerce platform Flipkart. The company has launched the smartphone in a single RAM storage variant of 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The handset will be available in two colour options Starry Black and Turquoise Blue.

Panasonic Eluga Ray 810 specifications

Panasonic Eluga Ray 810 comes with a 6.2-inch HD+ IPS display with 720 x 1,500 pixels of resolution and the company has provided a layer of Panda protection on it. The smartphone runs Android Pie 9 Pie and is powered by octa-core MediaTek Helio P22 SoC clocked at 2.0GHz.It is combined with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The storage can also be expanded up to 512GB via a microSD card.

Mr. Pankaj Rana, Business Head – Mobility Division, Panasonic India said, “Panasonic has always been a frontrunner in creating innovative and technologically advanced products for its customers. In line with our longstanding commitment of providing best in class products to the users, the all new Eluga Ray 810 is priced at an affordable rate, catering to the workforce of the country. With its elegant body design and smart features, we aim to capture the attention of the tech-savvy and style conscious millennials who seek unbeatable speed to keep up with their fast moving professional lives. We are cognizant of what our customers expect from us and will continue to strive to deliver products that help create a better life for our consumers”.

In terms of camera capabilities Panasonic Eluga Ray 810 sports a dual camera set up on the back panel that includes a 16-megapixel primary camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. While on the front there is a 16-megapixel selfie camera with flash.

The connectivity options on the smartphone include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth- BT 5.0, 4G LTE and GPS. Panasonic Eluga Ray 810 comes with a rear fingerprint sensor along with an accelerometer, proximity sensor, and ambient light sensor. The mobile phone measures 154.7×74.5×8.6 and it weighs 158 g.

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5 air purifiers you can buy to beat the air pollution

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5 air purifiers you can buy to beat the air pollution

With the alarming rise in air pollution levels, air purifiers are a necessity these days. we went ahead and compiled a list of the best air purifiers so you can breathe easy at home. Read on.

  1. Samsung AX5500

The Samsung AX5500 draws air in from the front side and removes ultrafine dust, viruses and gases with its 4 step purification process. The Samsung AX5500’s dual smart sensor detects air quality in real-time and LCD shows pollution level to its users. The unique filter life indicator will also let you plan the next filter purchase in advance. The device is also easily mobile, thanks to the 360-degree wheels it comes with. This air purifier is priced at Rs 28,985 performs efficiently, is easy to install and maintain.

  1. Dyson Pure Cool Me Personal Air Purifier Dyson Pure Cool Me

Available in 2 colours, Black and White, this air purifier is made for users with smaller rooms. This air purifier cools the room down with clean purified air. Easy to control, the air purifier projects streams of purified air wherever needed. It captures most allergens and bacteria keeping you safe. The HEPA and activated carbon filters clean the air efficiently in the device’s surroundings. This air purifier is priced at Rs 19,900. Its small size makes it easy to access and is very portable.

  1. Sharp FP-J80M-H Air Purifier Sharp FP-J80M-HThis purifier comes with plasma cluster technology with true HEPA and Active Carbon filters. These emit charged ions that battle pollutants, allergens and odours. This device clears out harmful substances, which accumulate at lower heights, by focusing on contaminants that are not easy to detect. The ions released from this device ensure clean air is available to you and your family. Priced at Rs 34,499, this device is perfect if you live in an area with a lot of unclean air. Also, it is suitable for large rooms.4. KENT ALPS 55-Watt Air PurifierKENT ALPS 55

     

    The Kent Alps air purifier has technology that can effectively remove 99.99% of harmful pollutants from the air around it. The filter in the device comes with an anti-bacterial coating, which helps in killing bacteria around it. The inbuilt ionizer freshens the air around it and keeps the air in your home fresh all the time. The device comes with a smart light sensor and a child lock. There are 3 different timer settings on it —2,4 and 8 hours. This device is priced at Rs 9,999 and clears all major pollutants commonly found in homes and workplaces.

    5. Honeywell HAC25M1201W 53-Watt Air Purifier Honeywell HAC25M1201W

    The Honeywell HAC25M1201W takes in air around it and lets pure air out from the top, ensuring optimum air circulation. With its good looking design, the air purifier is easy to install, use and replace. With no sharp edges, this product is the most child friendly air purifier in the market. Priced at Rs 7,999 this is the device for you if you wish to have an air purifier in a room where children are around.

    Air purifiers are a necessity today, let us know in the comments which one are you purchasing and why.

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Samsung Blue Fest Sale goes live on Samsung India website: Up to 50 percent discount on Smartphones, Televisions and accessories

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Samsung Blue Fest Sale goes live on Samsung India website: Up to 50 percent discount on Smartphones, Televisions and accessories

The South Korean electronics brand Samsung has kicked off Blue Fest sale in India. The sale is already live on the official Samsung website and will go on till November 19. During the sale period, the company will be offering smartphones, electronics appliances and accessories along with other products from brands like Harman, JBL and AKG.

Also during the sale, the company will be offering up to 50 percent discount on its smartphones. There will be a special Rs 6,000 cashback on the purchase of the newly launched Samsung Galaxy Note 10 for HDFC bank credit cardholders. Else the buyers will get additional Rs 6,000 off on the exchange of their old handsets. Additionally, Samsung Galaxy A30 and A30s will also be available at a discounted price of Rs 9,999 and Rs 13,999 respectively. The smartphones M30 and M30s are being sold at Rs 11,000 and Rs 15,500. In addition to this Samsung will be offering up to 10 percent cash back to the HDFC customers.

During the Samsung Blue Fest, there will be up to 35 percent off on the purchase of the smartwatches. Samsung Galaxy Watch 42mm will be available on the website with a special price of Rs 19,990. The original cost of the wearable is Rs 24,990.

There is also a discount of up to 50 percent on the purchase of Samsung Televisions. Samsung’s latest 4K UHD TV NU6100 television will also be available during the sale. The television comes with more than 60,000 titles of UHD content along with a lag-free gaming experience. There will be an additional 10 percent cashback to the HDFC, ICICI, Axis Bank customers.

The company will be offering up to 30 percent off on Washing Machines. RT42M553AS8 Top Mount Freezer with Solar Connect can now be purchased at Rs 42,890. The refrigerator comes with Twin cooling plus technology. Whereas Samsung Frost Free double door refrigerator that comes with freshroom and all-round cooling technology is selling at Rs 23,790 down from Rs 32,800.

Over that, the company will be offering 10 percent cashback to the HDFC credit card holders on the above-selected products too. Also, there will be Mobikwik SuperCash up to Rs 3,000 along with up to 25 percent discount on the travel bookings via MakeMyTrip.

Samsung will be offering up to 40 percent discount on the purchase of Microwave oven during this sale, too. Harman Kardon Audio products have received a discount of up to 55 percent. There will be up to 55 percent, 50 percent and 50 percent off on the purchase of JBL Audio products, Accessories as well as Memory and Storage cards respectively.

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The Infinix S5 Lite with 64GB storage and 4,000 mAh battery launched in India

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The Infinix S5 Lite with 64GB storage and 4,000 mAh battery launched in India

Infinix, had launched the S5 in October, and have now released its latest variant, the S5 Lite. Priced at Rs 7,999 this phone will be out in 3 colours – Midnight Black, Quetzal Cyan and Violet.

The S5 lite comes with a 6.6-inch HD+ screen with a punch-hole cinema display, 16 MP triple rear camera and 16 MP in-display selfie shooter. It also has 4GB RAM + 64GB storage and 4000mAh big battery

The S5 Lite also has a superior AI framework managing its core functions optimising operational experience at every level for the user.

16 MP AI Triple Camera with 2MP depth and a dedicated low light sensor along with QUAD LED Flash for low light photography sums up the rear cam array. This smartphone has AI that will enable Auto Scene detection shifting images through 8 scenes. The phone is also enabled with a custom Bokeh mode through which the user can control the amount of background blur in the images clicked.

On the launch of S5Lite, Mr Anish Kapoor, CEO Infinix India said, “S5 Lite is a stellar addition to Infinix’s growing product portfolio in India. It is an embodiment of what Infinix stands for – A brand that democratizes the best of smartphone technology for consumers at extremely competitive price points. Punch hole display, AI-enabled Front and Rear Camera framework, 4GB RAM+64GB storage are features that were never seen before in this price segment. Our latest ‘S series’ smartphones have been developed after detailed observation and feedback of our audience needs and in line with our FIST (First In Segment Technology) philosophy. With the S5 Lite priced below 8K, Infinix aims to further strengthen its stance as a smartphone brand offering 360-degree lifestyle experience to digital-first audiences!”

The device will also be embedded with Google Lens, allowing users to search what they see and explore. The 16MP in-display selfie camera is equipped with AI portrait, AI 3D face beauty and WideSelfie modes to help users ace their selfie game.

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Flipkart Mobile Bonanza Sale goes live, will be offering discounts, offers and prepaid discounts on smartphones

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Flipkart Mobile Bonanza Sale goes live, will be offering discounts, offers and prepaid discounts on smartphones

The Indian e-commerce website, Flipkart, commenced another Sale on its platform where it will be selling Mobile phones at their lowest prices. The Sale is called Flipkart Mobile Bonanza which has already begun and will go on till November 18. During the four days of the sale, the company will be offering big discounts and offers on popular smartphone brands like Apple, Samsung, Google, Redmi, Realme, Motorola and many more.

Flipkart kicked off Mobile Bonanza sale from November 14 to November 18. As a part of the sale, customers will be able to buy popular smartphones at lower prices along with additional exchange discounts. Google Pixel 3a, Samsung Galaxy A50, Poco F1, Realme 5, Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+, as well as Apple iPhone 7, are also part of the sale.

During the Mobile Bonanza Sale, Flipkart will also be offering no-cost EMI option to the HDFC customers. In addition to this, the e-retailer is also giving up to Rs 5,000 additional exchange discounts on the various smartphones like Vivo V17 Pro, Oppo Reno 10X Zoom Edition and Samsung Galaxy A30s. Over that, there will be an additional 10 percent discount on the prepaid transaction being made on select smartphones such as Vivo Z1 Pro, Vivo Z1x, Realme X as well as Realme 3.Below we have listed down a few of them and what the company is presenting to the buyers.

During the Flipkart Mobile Bonanza, the company will be offering Google Pixel 3a at Rs 29,999 down from the original cost which is Rs 39,999. Also, the Google Pixel 3a XL that originally retails at Rs 44,999 will be selling at Rs 39,999 on the e-commerce platform.

While on the other hand, Apple iPhone 7 32GB storage variant which is currently being sold at Rs 29,999 will be available at Rs 24,999. The Samsung Galaxy S9 series will also be available at a discounted price of just Rs 27,999. Usually, it is being sold in the market at Rs 29,999. Whereas the S9+ model will now be selling at Rs 39,999 during the four days sale, however, it retails at Rs 49,999. Similarly, the Samsung Galaxy A50 4GB Ram with a 64GB variant will be sold at Rs 14,999. The handset’s original price is Rs 18,490.

Now Moving on to Xiaomi, Flipkart will be selling Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro at a much lesser price. Both the phones have received a temporary price cut of Rs 2,000. So now you can buy any of the phones at Rs 19,999 and Rs 21,999 respectively. K20 and K20 Pro’s original price is 21,999 and Rs 27,999.

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Apple has launched the 16-inch MacBook Pro with a magic keyboard in India

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Apple has launched the 16-inch MacBook Pro with a magic keyboard in India

The Cupertino giant, Apple, has finally launched 16-inch MacBook Pro that the company claims it to be the “world’s best pro notebook”. The all-new Apple MacBook has been specially designed to target developers, photographers, filmmakers, scientists as well as music producers.

This Apple MacBook Pro replaced the 15-inch model. The laptop comes with a 16-inch Retina Display powered by the latest 8-core processors coupled with 16GB of RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage memory.

In addition to this, the brand new laptop features a new Magic Keyboard with a redesigned scissor mechanism and 1mm travel. According to the company, the new MacBook delivers the best typing experience ever in a Mac notebook. It also comes with a six-speaker sound system, longer battery life, Touch Bar, Touch ID, the Force Touch trackpad and the Apple T2 Security Chip.

“Our pro customers tell us they want their next MacBook Pro to have a larger display, blazing-fast performance, the biggest battery possible, the best notebook keyboard ever, awesome speakers and massive amounts of storage, and the 16-inch MacBook Pro delivers all of that and more,” said Tom Boger, Apple’s senior director of Mac and iPad Product Marketing.

Like we mentioned earlier MackBook Pro features a 16-inch display screen, this comes with 500 nit brightness, which is P3 wide color gamut Retina display. 3,072×1,920 pixels of resolution and a higher pixel density of 226 ppi is also what this screen has. The laptop comes with a new Magic Keyboard that also includes features like Escape key and an inverted-“T” arrangement for the arrow keys, along with Touch Bar and Touch ID.

For faster performance, the company has equipped 16-inch MacBook Pro with 6 and 8-core 9th-generation Intel processors with Turbo Boost speeds up to 5.0 GHz. This is combined with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. The company has also included new AMD Radeon Pro 5000M series graphics coupled with GDDR6 video memory and with an 8GB VRAM option.

In terms of connectivity, the Notebook includes 4Thunderbolt 3 ports to support USB 3.1 Gen2 (10Gbps) and DisplayPort video output. Also, there is Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5 along with a 720p FaceTime camera. The laptop has been introduced in two colour variants — Silver and Space Gray.  The laptop is soon going to be available in India now and at a starting price of Rs 1,99,900.

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Realme-5s smartphone teased by the Company, to possess 5,000mAh Battery

Achuuth Karthick
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Realme-5s smartphone teased by the Company, to possess 5,000mAh Battery

The Realme 5s is expected to be an upgraded version of Realme 5 that was launched in August earlier this year. The Realme 5s will come with a 5,000 mAh battery, the same as its predecessor. The India CEO of the company, Madhav Sheth, announced this recently. He also mentioned the presence of a 48-megapixel quad camera setup on the phone’s backpanel.

Even after his statement, it still leaves us puzzled about what are the key differences between the Realme 5 and the Realme 5s. The Realme 5s is all set to be released on November 20 with the Realme X2 Pro. And till then the company is tight lipped about the rest of the smartphones features.

“As promised, the second surprise launching on 20th Nov. is the all new #realme5s with 48MP Quad Camera and 5000mAh battery,” Madhav Sheth said in a tweet.

Apart from these two features, we do not know anything from official sources about the Realme 5s. Currently, it is possible that the Realme 5s might turn out be an exact copy of the Realme 5 with an addition of a 48-megapixel main shooter. Other possibilities are RAM and storage upgrades.

Talking about the Realme 5 launched earlier in August this year, it possesses a 6.5-inch HD+ screen, Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SoC and a 5,000mAh battery. The phone also had a quad rear camera setup that is headlined by a 12-megapixel primary camera. The other three cameras are an 8-megapixel wide-angle shooter, a 2-megapixel macro camera, and a 2-megapixel portrait camera.

According to reports, the Realme 5s will be a better and improved version of its predecessor, which was released earlier this year. We now know that the main camera offers a 48 MP sensor compared to the mere 12 MP on Realme 5. We believe this will be a key difference between the phones.

As said, the Realme 5s will be having a 48MP quad camera setup, while everything else remains similar to the Realme 5. This means that the Realme 5s will also have a Snapdragon 665 SoC. There are also speculations that the Realme 5s will come with a 6.5-inch HD+ display and Corning Gorilla Glass 3+ on top.

We are sure many fans are looking forward to the launch, thankfully for them, November 20 is not too far away.

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