After so many speculations and leaks, Motorola finally launched the most loved and popular foldable phone Motorola Razr in an all-new avatar. The company has unveiled the phone that will compete with Samsung Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X but has a different design philosophy. The company has revamped the look of the iconic smartphone. The phone comes with a Flex View display also a Quick View display on the front when the phone is folded into half. This shows notifications, music, photos and much more. Read on to know more about the all-new foldable phone by Motorola.
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Motorola Razr pricing and India launch
Motorola Razr will be officially launched earlier next year in the month of January and will be available exclusively via Verizon in the US as well as in the Canadian market. And it will start taking pre-orders for the handset from December 26. The Lenovo owned company Motorola has introduced the device with a price tag of $1,499.99 that translates to Rs 1,07,400 in India. However, the company has not revealed the Indian pricing as well as it availability. But has set up a registration page where you can get yourself registered and get notified whenever the phone arrives in India as well as to get its updates.
Motorola Razr specifications and features
The all-new Motorola Razr carries a clamshell design. The handset looks similar to the older version of the Moto Razr but this time it comes with a water-repellent body. As we already know that Motorola Razr is a foldable smartphone so when the phone is folded it has a 2.7-inch Quick View display that offers 600×800 pixels of resolution on the outside. The screen can be used to check notifications, enable Google Assistant, control music as well as take selfies.
When unfolded the users get access to a 6.2-inch flexible OLED HD+ screen with a 21:9 aspect ratio and 876×2,142 pixels of resolution. Unlike the original Motorola Razr, the phone does not have any gap between the two halves of the screen.
The phone is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC processor coupled with 6GB of RAM, it runs Android 9 Pie. The device houses a 2,510mAh battery and comes with 15W fast charging support. The bottom chin also sports a fingerprint sensor.
In terms of optics, there is a single 16-megapixel f/1.7 primary camera which also works as a selfie camera when in a folded state. The camera is supported by Night Vision mode to make sure the phone clicks bright pictures under low light situations. The main display notch also houses a 5-megapixel camera inside it to take selfies.
On the connectivity front the phone supports eSIM cards and NFC also there is Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, 4G LTE as well as GPS for connectivity. The device measures 72x172x6.9mm when unfolded and 72x94x14mm when in a folded state. The foldable device weighs 205 grams.
Last month Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi launched a new smartphone in India under the budget segment. The company introduced Redmi 8, which is the successor of Redmi 7 that was also launched this year, too. Today the smartphone will go on its weekly flash sale on Flipkart as well as Xiaomi’s official website Mi.com. The smartphone comes with a 5,000mAh battery and a dual rear camera set up.
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Redmi 8 price and sale timings
Redmi Note 8 will go on a weekly flash sale today platforms Mi.com, Flipkart and Mi Home stores from 12 noon onwards. The smartphone is available in two storage variants 3GB RAM with 32GB of internal storage at Rs Rs 7,999 and 4GB of RAM with 64GB of internal storage comes with a price tag of Rs 8,999. But for the first 5 million units, the company will sell the 4GB variant at Rs 7,999. The device comes in four colour options Oynx Black, Ruby Red and Sapphire Blue.
Redmi 8 specifications and features
Redmi 8 features a 6.22-inch High Definition IPS LCD Display protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The mobile phone runs Android 9 Pie and under the hood, there is Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SoC processor with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The storage can be expanded via a microSD card up to 512GB. There is also a fingerprint sensor on the back panel.
Coming on the imaging capabilities, Redmi 8 sports an AI-powered dual rear camera set up. The set up includes a 12-megapixel Sony IMX363 primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture assisted by a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The camera system supports other features such as AI Scene Detection and Google Lens. For selfies and video calling there is an 8-megapixel selfie camera with AI Portrait mode and face unlock feature.
As said, Redmi 8 houses a 5,000mAh battery supported by 18W fast charging technology. But inside the box, you will get a 10W charger and the 18W charger can be bought separately. For connectivity, there is 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, GPS/ A-GPS, infrared, wireless FM radio, 3.5mm headphone jack and a USB Type-C port.
India’s leading e-commerce website Amazon has kicked off two sales on its website. Amazon will be hosting Apple Days and Oppo Fantastic Days sales on its platform where it will be offering smartphones, tablets, laptops as well as accessories on discount by both Apple and Oppo. The sale has already begun and the Apple’s sale will end on November 17 and Oppo Sale will end on November 15. During the Apple Days sale, the company will be providing discount worth RS 23,000 on its iPhone models as well as many more offers whereas Oppo Reno 10x Zoom series have received a price cut and other products will get an extra discount on the exchange of old mobile phones. To know more read the full article:
Apple Days Sale
Amazon will be offering discounts worth Rs 23,000 on the purchase of iPhone models during the three days sale. Apple recently launched its new series of iPhone 11. During the Apple Days Sale buyers will get an instant discount of Rs 7,000 on the purchase of Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max by HDFC to the HDFC Bank credit card, debit card holders and EMI transaction. Also, there will be a discount worth Rs 6,000 to HDFC cardholders on the purchase of the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro.
On the purchase of an older model of iPhone such as iPhone XR that is being sold for Rs 42,990 will also get an additional exchange discount worth Rs 7,450. HDFC will be offering an instant discount of Rs 3,000 to the Apple iPad 7th Generation model that is available at Rs 29,900 to the HDFC Bank credit card, debit cardholders and EMI transaction. The newly launched Apple Watch Series 5 that is priced at Rs 40,990 is also a part of the sale with Rs 4,000 instant discount being offered by HDFC to its customers.
Oppo Fantastic Days Sale
Like we said earlier Oppo Reno 10 X Zoom Edition that is originally priced at Rs 49,990 for the8GB RAM with 256GB variant will be available at Rs 39,990. Also, there will be EMIs options available for up to 9 months. The lately launched Oppo Reno 2 will also be available with an additional exchange discount worth Rs 3,500. Oppo Reno 2F which recently received a price cut of Rs 2000 will also be available with Rs 2,500 extra discount on an exchange whereas Oppo Reno 2Z, as well as Oppo A9 2020, is also a part of the Oppo Fantastic Days Sale with up to Rs 3,000 additional exchange discount.
There have been numerous reports that Facebook has been violating the privacy of its users. Even the US congress had questioned them about the same. Now another bug has been reported, (we still do not know if it was an actual bug or deliberate) which enables Facebook to use the camera on your Apple iPhone to scout on you.
Thanks to a user, Joshua Maddux who reported this bug in the iOS version of the mobile app on Twitter. We now know about a new bug on the iOS 13.2.2 version’s Facebook app. He has shared footage where viewers can see his camera actively working in the background without him starting it up.
Maddux claims that he saw the same issue on five iPhones running iOS 13.2.2.
We also found out that users didn’t see it on iOS 12 or iOS 13.1.3. This issue only crops up if the Facebook app is given access to your device’s camera. Which is misuse of a user’s privacy policy.
On the 13th of November, Facebook gave a statement calling the camera recording as a bug and that they are working on fixing it.
“We recently discovered our iOS app incorrectly launched in landscape. In fixing that last week in v246 we inadvertently introduced a bug where the app partially navigates to the camera screen when a photo is tapped, we have no evidence of photos/videos uploaded due to this.” Facebook VP of Integrity Guy Rosen tweeted.
This privacy issue is concerning considering the number of Facebook users who have iPhones running on iOS 13.2.2. We sure hope that this bug will be fixed soon, if you are on this version of iOS on your iPhone, then our recommendation is to keep the Facebook app in a dormant state or remove it for the time being. Till there is a permanent fix for the issue.
Japanese photography and imaging giant Fujifilm launched their new camera the Fujifilm X-A7 on Monday, November 11. This new addition to the X series range of lightweight mirrorless digital camera is what every vlogger would want to get their hands on. The camera promises amazing image quality coupled with Fujifilm’s colour reproduction technology.
The company, in a statement said that the X-A7 is the ideal choice for video makers who are looking for a compact yet advanced photographic device. The Fujifilm X-A7 includes of a 3.5-inch LCD monitor to guarantee easy and effective operability.
This device is the first X Series model that features a “vari-angle” monitor, which lets its users adjust it to various angles. With a retro-stylish design, weighing at a mere 320g, this device offers many features including the newly developed 24.24 MP APS-C sensor. This enables the tracking of face and eye detection easily. Up to 51,200 ISO levels are also supported by this camera. Formats like JPEG, RAW and RAW+JPEG are also there on the X-A7.
If you are into making a lot of videos or video log a lot, this device provides a collection of features, from simple snapshots to complex photographic/videographic actions. The Fujifilm X-A7 is almost 41 grams lighter than its predecessor. This means that the device is easily portable. Memory cards of up to 256GB storage are supported by this retro-looking camera.
The camera allows users to take almost 440 frames on economy performance mode or 270 frames when in standard mode per charge. So, you no longer have to worry about running not clicking your perfect picture because you are out of charge while traveling or on long journeys. A Li-Ion rechargeable battery is also part of the package.
The Fujifilm X-A7 reads using the sensor and can freely produce 4K videos, without cropping. This camera can record 15 minutes of 4K video and up to 30 minutes of full-HD or HD videos. This camera is the first product in the X series with a countdown video feature, where users can specify the video duration to be shot prior to shooting.
The camera boasts of features like “Bright mode” and “Light trails” as a scene position in the X series.
Using Bluetooth, the Fujifilm X-A7 can automatically transfer stills and videos to a pre-paired smartphone or tablet device. This can be done via the free FUJIFILM Camera Remote app for smartphones and tablet devices. The enhanced connectivity enables easy and instant sharing of your favourite photos on social media, too.
The new Fujifilm X-A7 is available in five colours – Silver, Camel, Dark Silver, Mint Green and Navy Blue. The camera is priced at an MRP of Rs 59,999.
Apple recently launched AirPods Pro in the US market. And the company also promised to bring the in-ear audio plugs in India soon. So without any delay, Apple has now put AirPods Pro on sale in the country. The headphones come with active noise cancellation feature and along with a wireless charging case that claims to offer more than 4 hours of playback on a single charge.
Apple AirPods Pro pricing and availability
Apple AirPods Pro is up for sale in India. The new earphones by the Cupertino giant can now be purchased at Rs 24,900 via Apple Authorised Resellers in the country. If we consider the US pricing of the product the company has launched AirPods Pro at USD 249 that translates to Rs 17,850 which means India’s pricing is on the higher side when compared to the US market. Soon the headphones will also be available via leading e-commerce websites Amazon and Flipkart.
The standard AirPods along with charging case will be available at Rs 14,900 whereas the AirPods with Wireless Charging Case can be purchased at Rs 18,900. The wireless charging case can also be purchased separately for Rs 7,500.
Apple AirPods Pro specifications and features
This time Apple has made few changes to the AirPods Pro design. The in-ear headphones by Apple now comes with silicone ear tips for providing active noise cancellation. The company has provided ear tips in three different sizes inside the box. It comes equipped with two microphones that enable ANC on the headphones to unwanted noise from the background. There is also Adaptive EQ, which is claimed to automatically tune the low and mid frequencies of songs which the user is listening for better sound quality as well as clarity. Apple has also provided an “innovative vent system” that eliminates the pressure created while wearing the earbuds.
The Cupertino giant has also provided Transparency Mode that can be enabled by the user while traveling so that they do not miss out on any important announcement while in a metro or at an Airport. The earbuds stem comes with a force sensor to enable ANC and Transparent Mode. In addition to this, the company the New AirPods comes with an Apple H1 chip. Usually, they deliver 5 hours of battery life on a single charge but when the Active noise cancellation feature is active it provides four and a half hours of music playback.
The newly launched Apple AirPods Pro are best compatible with devices running iOS 13.2, iPadOS 13.2, watchOS 6.1, tvOS 13.2, or macOS Catalina 10.15.1
Taiwanese electronics brand Asus announced the launch of a new set of laptops in India. Expanding its Zenbook series the company introduced Asus ZenBook 14 and ZenBook Flip 14. Also, it introduced ROG Strix GL10DH desktop. All the products are now available for purchase and comes with a starting price of Rs 59,990 and go up to Rs 74,990.
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Asus ZenBook 14 and ZenBook Flip 14 and ROG Strix GL10DH Pricing
The company introduced Asus ZenBook 14 with a price tag of Rs 59,990 whereas Asus ZenBook Flip 14 comes in two variants Ryzen R5 and Ryzen R7 version. The former one can be purchased at Rs 64,990 and the latter one will be available at Rs 74,990. Furthermore, ROG Strix GL10DH comes at a starting price of Rs 66,990. All the newly launched computers can be purchased via Amazon, Flipkart, Paytm Mall and the company’s offline retailers.
Asus ZenBook 14
Asus ZenBook 14 is powered by AMD Ryzen R5-3500U processor with Radeon Vega 8 graphics. It features a 14-inch full-HD anti-glare display with 1,920×1,080 pixels of resolutions. The laptop runs Windows 10 Home. The machine also comes with 8GB DDR4 RAM and 512GB PCIe SSD. Over that, it has a battery capacity of 47Wh offering 12 hours of battery life. The connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2, USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type C port, USB 3.1 Gen Type-A port, USB 2.0 port, HDMI port, SD card reader along with an audio combination jack. There is also a quad-speaker audio system as well as a fingerprint sensor.
Asus ZenBook Flip 14
Asus ZenBook Flip 14 is available in two versions that comes equipped with an AMD Ryzen R5-3500U and AMD Ryzen R7-3700U processor. The laptop is basically a convertible device that comes with 8GB of DDR4 RAM along with 512GB PCIe SSD. The laptop that is powered by AMD Ryzen R7-3700U processor comes with AMD Radeon Vega 10 graphics. Also, there is an inclusion of an IR camera for facial log-in. This laptop also includes full HD IPS touch screen and a stylus pen. Flip 14 houses a 42Wh battery that delivers up to 9 hours of battery life.
Asus ROG Strix GL10DH
Besides the above, Asus has also introduced a new machine for gaming enthusiasts. Asus ROG Strix has been powered by AMD Ryzen 7 3800X processor that comes with 32GB DDR4 RAM along with AMD B450 chipset combined with 512GB PCIe SSD and 1TB HDD. The newly launched desktop also includes Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 8GD6 GPU and runs Windows 10 Home. For connectivity it includes Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, Realtek LAN, on the front there are two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, while on the back there are twin USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports along with four USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports.
HP has been consistently launching new laptops throughout 2019. And they have launched another one. Yes, the electronics giant has been launching so many new products such as laptops under different categories and according to the consumers demand whether it is convertible, multipurpose or lightweight laptops. Now the company has introduced a new laptop called HP Elite Dragonfly under the ultralight premium category. The device comes with a high screen-to-body ratio that can also be converted into a tablet PC. According to the company, the convertible laptop will be available in the market from December 1.
HP India launched HP Elite Dragonfly targeting the consumers with modern business needs. The company claims that it is the world’s lightest 13-inch business convertible notebook. The biggest USP of the brand-new laptop is its weight, as it comes under a Kilogram. The HP product is powered by an 8th Gen Intel Core vPro processor and delivers up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of SSD storage space.
HP Elite Dragonfly runs Windows 10 Pro supported by Windows Hello. It comes with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth connectivity options along with USB Type-C ports. It comes preloaded with wellbeing software along with a 4×4 LTE antenna. For privacy concerns, HP has given a camera shutter on the webcam so that you can slide it to cover up the front camera easily.
The new convertible device comes with an ultra-light CNC magnesium chassis along with a flexible x360 design. It also has an ultra-quiet keyboard with backlight for use in low light. HP launched Elite Dragonfly with an asking price of Rs 1,49,990 and is expected to go on sale from next month in December. In addition to this, the company also launched other accessories like HP Elite 13.3-inch Leather Sleeve and HP Bluetooth Travel Mouse separately.
Besides this HP also launched HP E344c Curved Monitor that measures 34-inch in size. It features a WQHD resolution with a 21:9 aspect ratio. The monitor also offers multiple displays on the same screen. The curved monitor will be available at a starting price of Rs 67,000.
Let’s face it, we all want to stay fit and healthy. A good diet always helps but also keeping a track of our health and exercise routine will take us far. For which purchasing a good activity tracker makes sense.
Have you been looking to buy a good smart activity band? Tired of looking for the right one with all the features you want? We compiled a list of the top 5 smart activity trackers that can help keep you fit and fine, just under Rs 700.
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SHOPTOSHOP ID115
This awesome smart band has a sleep monitor to ensure you are sleeping enough. It will let you know when you have calls and messages pending. The integrated pedometer function will help you count your steps too.
Priced at Rs 510, this could be the smart companion you are looking for. Also, this smart activity tracker is IP67 rated so you can take it out for a swim as well.
If you are an android user and you end up misplacing your smartphone, you can locate it with the smart band by making your smartphone ring. Cool right?
Orson M3 Smart Band Fitness Tracker
This smart tracker monitors your heart rate with a built-in heart rate sensor. It was priced at Rs 999 but now costs just Rs 699.
Along with a trendy water proof body, this smart watch has multiple functions like steps counter, calorie counter, etc. This means it will help you track your steps and enable you to watch your calorie loss through out the day.
Mobican Mi Fitness Tracker
Originally available at a price of 2,999, but now this smart tracker can be bought at Rs 599 after a big price drop. This smart band comes with an app for your mobile device, to track your activity levels, heart rate and also monitors your sleep pattern.
If you are one of those people who have restless nights and want sound sleep, this could be the tool that will change your life. Another neat feature we loved about it is that you just have to lift your wrist for it to display time.
Solitude M3
4 functions in 1 machine. Interested? We sure are. The Solitude M3 is priced at Rs 419 and it can check your heart rate, count your steps, tell you the number of calories you burnt and check your blood pressure, all while weighing just 19.7g! A good light weight smart activity tracker for many needs.
SWIK M4 Fitness Band
If you’re a fitness freak who loves to keep a record of how many calories you burnt, how long did you sleep, your heart rate etc, then this is the smart activity tracker you definitely need. The M4 fitness band is a waterproof device fully compatible with smartphones and devices with Bluetooth version 4.0 upwards. All this at just Rs 555, instead of the original Rs 3, 300
This is a purchase, you will definitely be super proud of.
Those were 5 smart trackers we thought you should know about. Word of caution, the prices might change back up, so you might want to take a look at them right now.
Popular search engine Google has started rolling out a new update for Google Maps in which it now allows its users to edit their profile. With the new update, Google gives full control to the users over their profile. Previously it only permitted the users to manage their public profile using the app but now they are allowed to change their profile picture as well as edit or remove their bio.
Now the Google Maps users able to edit and manage their profile and before they were only allowed to check up on their Local Guides points. With the new profile tab, the users have control over their profile. It now allows you to display your photos, reviews, lists, and other Maps content.
With the new update, you can now change your Google name along with your profile picture. Other than that you can also add a short bio to your profile. From now onwards Your name, photo, and bio will always be showcased on your profile. You can now manage your account settings and privacy controls. Now you can search your past contributions and posts and find the views and likes on your contributions.
In order to change your name and profile picture open the Google Maps app on your Android device. You will find name and photo at the top of your Maps profile. Then tap the Menu button then Your Profile option after that tap Edit Profile and then Edit name and photo After entering your preferred name and choosing a profile picture tap Save.
To let other users also know more about yourself you can also Add a short Bio to your Google Maps public profile. The Bio can bee seen by every even you have hidden your contributions on your profile. To Tap on the Menu option within the Google Maps app. The Tap on Your Profile Option and then Edit Profile. Now you can write a short bio of yours with up to 500 characters. After writing Bio tap Save. You also get an option to Delete your Bio within the profile settings.
Besides this, if you ae Local Guide now you can check your level, points, and badges in the Google Maps app. Within Your Profile option, you can view your local guide level and points under your name and check your badges and number of contributions tap the arrow icon.
VU Televisions, a California based LED TV and digital company, VU Televisions recently shook hands with India’s e-commerce giant, Flipkart for a new sales event. In April 2019 they launched a new set of Android TVs in India which come up to 65-inches in size. These are now selling on Flipkart.
As a sign of the partnership, the company started its VU TV Days event, which started on the 10th of November 2019 and will end on the 12th of November 2019. As a part of this sale, the company is offering amazing discounts on many its televisions across different product lines.
Details of the VU Television sale
VU Television sale is currently offering models from its Pixelight, UltraSmart and Android TV line-up. We can see different sizes on sale, with their prices and the main features of the televisions. Each Smart TV’s features can be seen just by clicking on their icon. Another product the company is trying to highlight is the smart remote, with dedicated smart keys for Amazon Prime, Netflix, and YouTube. This is one of the main features company introduced with its smart TV line up of 2019.
The price range of the TVs begins from as low as Rs 7,999 to Rs 2,69,999. Users can get up to 50% discount on the range of smart televisions that is available through the many bank offers.
To make it easier for you to make a choice we are putting out the price comparison of the VU TVs on offer here:
Pixel Light
This model is available in four variations during VU television sale –
The 43-inch 4K LED Smart TV at Rs 21,999, the 50-inch television at Rs 25,999, 55-inch television at Rs 31,999 and the 65-inch television at Rs 51,999.
UltraSmart
The UltraSmart series is available in 3 different price variants ranging from Rs 10,999 to Rs 23,999.
The Vu Ultra smart 32-inch Smart TV is available for Rs 10,999, while the 32-inch full HD LED Smart TV is priced at Rs 15,999 and the 49-inch at Rs 23,999 during Vu Television sale.
Premium Android TV series
Also during the VU television sale, VU Premium android 43-inch 4k LED Smart Android TV is placed at a price of Rs 24,999 while the 50-inch model costs Rs 31,999, the 55-inch model at Rs 36,999, the 65-inch variant at Rs 64,120.
US-based company Skullcandy announced the launch of new wireless earbuds Vert in India. The earphones are clip-anywhere wireless earbuds that are purpose-built with sport-specific features. The newly launched device is available via Skullcandy official website.
Commenting on the India launch, Amlan Bhattacharjya, CEO, Brand Eyes, Official Distributor of Skullcandy in India, said, “Taking the brand ethos forward, Skullcandy celebrates adventure sports enthusiasts with the launch of Vert. The product has been categorically designed for hobbyists to enjoy outdoor activities hasslefree and handsfree with a tap of a button.”
Targeting the adventure enthusiasts, the company introduced Skullcandy Vert in the country. As per the company, the earphones come with Clip-anywhere design with Bluetooth Dial that can be attached anywhere, and onto any gear. As per the manufacturers the earbuds have been designed for the people to enjoy outdoor activities without any trouble.
Skullcandy Vert clip-anywhere wireless earbud comes with a single-button dial-face that can be used to access the call, track, volume control. In addition to this, the earbuds also comes equipped with Tile tracker for security purpose. It also comes with an ability to activate a device’s native voice assistant. As the name suggests the clip-anywhere hybrid earbuds can be attached to a helmet, google’s straps, hydration pack, jacket, backpack, Googles or anywhere it’s convenient for multi-sport, year-round use. These have been designed in such a way that they can be controlled while wearing gloves or mittens.
The Skullcandy wires earbuds comes with a Bluetooth® Wireless Technology along with Up to 10 Hours of Battery supported by Rapid Charge technology. The earbuds provide two hours of playback with a 10-minute charge. Vert is IPX4 Sweat and Water Resistant.
Skullcandy Vert price and availability
Skullcandy introduced Vert earbuds in a single Fearless Black colour. The earbuds will be available for purchase via skullcandy.in with a price tag of Rs 4,999.
WhatsApp is causing a battery draining issue on OnePlus devices as reported by many users on Social media platforms as well as OnePlus forums. Recently the Facebook-owned company rolled out new update supporting fingerprint lock for Android devices. After the update may users found out that WhatsApp has started consuming more battery.
“So I only read threats about this topic on a few older devices from OnePlus and that are a while ago. But my OnePlus 7t Pro is 4 days old and I have a problem with Whatsapp draining my battery. It mostly uses the battery in the background… It may not seem that much, but on all my other phones Whatsapp was one of the least battery consuming app. Will OnePlus or Whatsapp do anything about that?” a user reported the issue on OnePlusForum.
A high drain of battery on the OnePlus device has not only been reported by users using older devices but the latest launched devices such as OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition have also been facing the same issue. Users reported that the average idle drain of the battery of 33 – 40 percent.
Some reports also suggest that devices running Android 9 and 10 operating systems are the only ones being affected. Other smartphone brands such as Apple, Google, Samsung as well as Xiaomi are also reporting similar issues. Samsung newly launched Galaxy Note 10 series and Samsung Galaxy S10 series users have reported increased battery drainage after installing the latest update from Whatsapp.
The instant messaging app Whatsapp last week released WhatsApp’s latest update for iPhone. After which the users complained about similar problems due to the nonstop activity of WhatsApp in the background.
Due to the battery draining problems on the latest WhatsApp version is impacting the battery life of devices running iOS 13.2 and iOS 13.1.3. “Some users (included me) are experiencing battery drain using WhatsApp for iOS 2.19.112. In particular, Battery Usage reports a high usage of the app in background. Do you experience the same issue?” issue raised by the WABetaInfo Twitter account.
Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi has started rolling out MIUI 11 updates to some of its latest Redmi 8, 8A as well as Redmi Note 5 and Redmi 5 which were launched two years back. The update comes with a stable version number MIUI V11 0.2.0.
The MIUI 11 update is based on the older version of the Android 9 Pie operating system. However, this update will come with a system-wide dark mode, new natural sounds and alarm ringtones, and new quick replies for Redmi 8 and Redmi 8A. The new firmware for Redmi Note 5 and Redmi 5 will also include other features such as face unlock app, photo-text watermark editing, company’s own wake-up feature and gaming features that will include phone docking window among others.
As per the changelog the MIUI 11 for Redmi Note 5 and Redmi 5 will include:
App Lock: After the update, the users now have support for unlocking apps using their face.
Clock: Earlier the timer page button used to clicks blink that problem has been fixed also the problem of clock flashing on a special date has been fixed.
Calculator: Previously the calculator used to crash when the Xiaoai does not turn on. that has also been fixed.
Album: photo-text watermark editing tool has been added with the update along with other art watermark styles
Weather: cloudy and hazy animations have been added along with 15-day trend interface adaptation and improved the issues related to large font and screen density.
Settings: The settings page for the system app has also been optimised.
Xiaoai: With the firmware update voice wake-up feature has been added
Game Acceleration: The phone docking window has also been included that allows the device to show the gaming state via a floating window.
While on the other hand Redmi 8 and Redmi 8A have started receiving MIUI 11 stable updates globally. Whereas the company has rolled out the software update for the Redmi Note 5 and Redmi 5 in its home market only.
MIUI 11 stable update for Redmi 8 and Redmi 8A has been rolled out globally but to a limited number of users initially. The update comes with version number 11.0.1.0.PCPINXM and weighs 677M. The system update comes with an October security patch along with a system-wide dark mode, new natural sounds and alarm ringtones, always-on display and new quick replies.
The South Korean smartphone maker Samsung is prepping up to launch another new smartphone earlier next year. The company is expected to launch a brand new series of Samsung Galaxy S11. The new line-up will include five models of the upcoming handset plus an option for 4G/5G connectivity and three different screen sizes. All the five different models will also be featuring a dual-curved display. Read on to know more about the device:
Samsung Galaxy S11e
This is said to be the most affordable variant of the Samsung Galaxy S11 series. There is a possibility that Samsung might make the handset available either in the screen sizes of 6.2-inch or 6.4-inch along with a dual-curved display. Samsung Galaxy S11e is also expected to come with an option to choose between the 4G model and a 5G model. As we mentioned earlier the handset will be easier on the pockets which may cost you less than $800 which translates to Rs 57,098.
Samsung Galaxy S11
The upcoming handset might come equipped with an unannounced chipset, Exynos 9830 as per the reports. It is also expected that the South Korean giant might also release the phone with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 SoC which also another announced chipset. Apart from that the reports also suggest that the device might also include a face unlocking feature, LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.0 storage, support for 5G networks as well as 4G networks depending on the market. The handset is likely to cost around $1,000 which translates to approximately Rs71,382.
Samsung Galaxy S11 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S11 Plus will carry a bigger display as compared to other handsets in the line-up. The device will come up with a 6.7-inch size screen display along with a 2K resolution. However, the leaks suggest that the company will be launching this model in a single variant with support for 5G networks. This handset is also said to be the most expensive one on the line-up which might cost above $1,200.
Samsung Galaxy S11 series availability:
As per reports and rumours the South Korean giant Samsung will launch the new series of Samsung Galaxy S11 earlier next year somewhere around the third week of February. In terms of optics, it is expected that the handset might come up with 108-megapixel primary camera with 5X optical zoom support. The company will use its own 108-megapixel ISOCELL HMX sensor in the Galaxy S11.
Google had announced last month that users can download and use the Google Stadia app, and play games on it from November 19. However, 10 days before the official introduction users have been enabled to download the app on their smartphones and tablets via the Android Play Store. For the unknown, Google Stadia is a game service that uses the cloud platform for users to play various graphic hungry games on many devices that do not have high-end resources.
Days ahead of the service being officially available users are able to download and capture the essence of the Google Stadia app on mobile. You will not be able to play any games as of now, but soon this might open up for the Indian audiences too. When you get into the app, users are greeted by the Destiny 2 game screen, which is one of the initial games to hit Google Stadia at the time of launch. When you get into the app, do make sure you put in all the details correctly, which will be locked to your profile. One also needs to put in the invite codes to go ahead further into the platform, which is in the dormant stage at the moment and one would need to wait for another 10 days.
Google will be sending these invite codes to people who have pre-registered. So yes, even those need to wait for more than a week to get the first-hand experience of Google Stadia. Google Stadia app is not available on Chrome laptops at the moment, which is also powered by the Play Store. It is expected that the Stadia app will come to them on or after November 19.
The Google Stadia app will be available on both Android and iOS operating systems and gamers can enjoy high-end PC and Consoles games on it. The service will hit the following countries at the time of launch on November 19: USA, Ireland, UK, Germany, France, Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Finland and Belgium. India is not on the first list, probably because of the low high-speed internet penetration.
The Chinese smartphone company launched a new line up of smartphones under Oppo Reno 2 series few months ago. The company launched Oppo Reno 2, Reno 2Z and Reno 2F. All three handsets comes with a 48-megapixel primary camera as a part of the camera set up. Now two of the three smartphones have received a price cut.
Oppo has slashed the price of Oppo Reno 2F and Reno 2Z. The company has dropped approximately Rs 2000 on both the handsets. When launched the maximum retail price of Reno 2Z was 29,990 and Reno 2F was Rs 25,990. After receiving a price cut now 2Z will be available at Rs 27,990 while the latter one can be purchased at Rs 23,990.
Oppo Reno 2Z comes in three colour options Sky White, Luminous Black, and Polar Light whereas Oppo Reno 2F in two colour variants of Sky White and Lake Green. Both the devices with effective price will be available at all the offline stores across the country as well as e-commerce website Amazon.
Oppo Reno 2Z specifications
Oppo Reno 2Z features a 6.53-inch full-HD+ (1,080 x 2,340 pixels) display with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio as well as Gorilla Glass 5 protection. Under the hood, there is MediaTek Helio P90 SoC processor paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It houses a 4,000mAh battery supported by VOOC 3.0 charging technology.
In terms of camera, the Oppo Reno 2Z camera set up includes a 48-megapixel IMX586 sensor with an 8-megapixel sensor and twin 2-megapixel sensors with 2x optical zoom. There is also ultra-steady video mode for up to 60fps frame rate, EIS and Ultra Night Mode. While on the front there is a pop-up selfie camera consisting of a 16-megapixel camera sensor.
Oppo Reno 2F specifications
Oppo Reno 2F comes with a 6.53-inch full-HD+ (1,080 x 2,340 pixels) display with Gorilla Glass 5 protection and 9.5:9 aspect ratio. The handset is powered by MediaTek Helio P70 SoC processor coupled with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
The camera set up on the Oppo Reno 2F comes with a 48-megapixel Samsung GM1 sensor along with an 8-megapixel sensor wide-angle lens with a 119-degree field of view and a pair of 2-megapixel cameras. The set up supports 10x digital zoom and Ultra Night Mode 2.0 for low-light conditions. For selfies, there is a 16-megapixel pop up selfie camera module on the front.
PUBG Mobile game players will be pleased to know that Google is giving coupons worth Rs 200 to the players to use for in-game purchases. The offers can be spotted in the Notification section. Also, the coupon is valid on any Season 10 content. To know how you can avail the coupon read the full article.
Google play store is offering Rs 200 coupon to the PUBG Mobile game players for purchasing in-game articles. First, the user needs to buy a specific item from the PUBG Mobile store and then apply the coupon to get a discount on the retail price of the item. The coupon worth Rs 200 is applicable to all the items purchased from the above-mentioned store.
The coupon is only valid on items from PUBG Mobile Season 10 that are valued Rs 350. The players can use it while purchasing UC from Rs 350 then you are eligible to avail a discount of Rs 200 on this. The users will also get an additional UC point of Rs 150.
In order to take advantage of the coupon, the players need to check for new notifications within the notification section. There you will find a coupon that says “Enjoy Rs 200 off from Play in PUBG MOBILE.” To claim the coupon, click on the ‘Claim now’ button. Then you are required to open the game app and purchase any item. When you can make the payment using the Google Play Store, it will prompt you to apply the coupon to avail a discount of Rs 200 on the purchased item.
Here we would like to mention that the coupon will be valid when Season 10 goes live, that is today. The new update brings new character, weapon, map for Team Deathmatch and a new submachine gun called MP5K.
The new weapon MP5K submachine gun supports all attachments including sight, muzzle, magazine, foregrip, and stock. There is also an inclusion of a new car called Zima that slower than other 4 wheelers but easier to drive and will also be challenging to be operated in Snowy terrain.
Tencent Games is all set to introduce a new season of popular mobile game PUBG. The company will bring the PUBG Mobile Season 10 update on November 8. The new update comes with lots of new improvements and content. The new season brings Royal Pass along with rewards and rewards.
First revealed by YouTuber Mr. Ghost Gaming about the beta update of the game version 0.15.5. The new update comes with a new gun- MP5K, new TDM Map – Ruins as well as Royal Pass Season 10 Apocalypse. The update will start rolling out from today onwards and the server will not be taken offline for this update. The new update requires 0.21 GB of storage space on Android and 0.24 GB of storage space on iOS devices.
New Team Deathmatch map: Ruins
The new update brings Team Deathmatch map Ruins. As per the changelog, the Mysterious ancient ruins are hidden in a rainforest where there are dense vegetation and winding paths.
New weapon MP5K:
A new gun has been added to the artillery in the season 10 of PUBG Mobile. The weapon is called MP5K which is a portable submachine gun that appears in Vikendi only replacing the Vector. The new gun has a high rate of fire at 900 RPM along with anti-recoil capabilities. MP5K also has a base damage of 33 and can be equipped with such as Tactical Stock, Mags, Attachments, Scopes, Foregrips, and Laser Sights.
Royale Pass Season 10: Fury of the Wasteland
The new season brings new rewards. According to the changelog, requests have been relaunched and Royale Pass can now be gifted. The Royal Pass can also be used directly in the pass upgrade page and the developer has made an improvement to User Interface for Royal Pass.
New vehicle Zima:
The UAZ in Vikendi has been replaced by Zima. The new vehicle is easier to drive and challenging to operate in Snowy terrain. As per the company, Zima is slower than other vehicles but more resistant to damage and can be used for alternate strategies.
New Character Vehicle Engineer – Sara
The update will also bring a new character to the game Sara who is a Vehicle Engineer. Her abilities are Vehicle Enhancement, which reduces the damage taken by vehicles when she is driving or riding in a vehicle in EVO Modes.
Vivo is all set to launch another new smartphone under its S series line up. The device will be called Vivo S5 which will be launched in its come market China on November 14 the same day when Motorola will be introducing its foldable smartphone Moto RAZR. Vivo’s upcoming smartphone has been in the news followed by leaks and speculations that surfaced on the web.
Vivo S5 will come with a punch-hole camera on the display which we have already seen on Moto Action. Prior to its launch, the latest smartphone specifications leaked on the internet as it was listed on the Chinese regulatory website TENAA.
As per the TENAA listing, the upcoming smartphone will come with an in-display fingerprint sensor along with a punch-hole selfie camera on the top right corner of the display. The device will is expected to be featuring a 6.44-inch FHD+ AMOLED display. The phone will run on Android Pie. According to the listing, Vivo S5 will be powered by an octa-core processor coupled with 8GB of RAM and will be offering internal storage options of 128GB and 256GB. The storage can be further expanded up to 256GB with the use of a microSD card. Apart from that the upcoming phone by Vivo will draw its power from a battery capacity of 4,010mAh. There will also be a 3.5mm headphone jack on top.
In terms of optics, the listing revealed that Vivo S5 will come with a triple rear camera system that will include a 48-megapixel main sensor. The camera set up will be assisted by 5 megapixel and 8-megapixel camera sensors. While on the front there the handset will be sporting a 32-megapixel selfie camera. As per the TENAA listing, the phone will be introduced in a Gold colour variant.
On the Chinese regulatory website, there another smartphone with similar specifications was also listed but the model will be featuring 5 rear camera set up. This will include a 48-megapixel, 8-megapixel, twin 5-megapixel cameras and a 2-megapixel sensor. While on the front there will be a 32-megapixel selfie camera. There is also a possibility that the company might launch two variants of Vivo S5 one with a triple rear camera and another with five rear camera systems.
Garmin today announced the launch of its new series of smartwatches in India. The company introduced the Fenix 6 series. Under this series, Garmin launched Fenix 6, Fenix 6S, and Fenix 6X and 6X Pro. The wearable comes with a solar charging lens, Pace Pro and music feature.
Garmin Fenix 6 series price in India
Garmin launched Fenix 6S with a price label of Rs 79,990 whereas Fenix 6 comes at Rs 79,990. Fenix 6X will be available at Rs 84,990 while on the other hand, Fenix 6X Pro Solar comes with a starting price of Rs 94,990. The Fenix 6 series will be available for purchase via all the leading e-commerce websites Amazon, Flipkart, Paytmmall and Tata CLiQ.
Garmin Fenix 6 series features:
Garmin Fenix 6X Pro Solar is the first smartwatch that comes with the support for solar charging feature. It comes with a transparent Power Glass that uses Solar Energy to charge the battery. This feature increases the performance of the battery to an additional 3 days when used outdoors during the daylight.
While on the other hand Fenix 6 and Fenix 6X are multisport GPS enabled smartwatches. Both the watches come with a display size of 1.3-inches and 1.4-inches respectively whereas Fenix 6S comes with a 1.2-inches display screen, which is best suitable for smaller wrists.
Garmin has also introduced QuickFit nylon bands with silicon colour, which are best compatible with bigger display watches.
Fenix 6X series will be available with PacePro feature that tracks the users running pace strategy along with grade-adjusted guidance. The smartwatches can be easily connected to Garmin Connect or Garmin Connect Mobile to create plans directly from the watch. This allows them to keep track of their target split pace, the actual split pace, distance to the next split, and how much time they are ahead/behind on their target, right on the watch face.
The new line up also provides TopoActive Europe maps for outdoor adventures, ski maps for over 2,000 ski resorts worldwide, and 41,000 golf courses. The Fenix smartwatches also allow you to store up to 2,000 favourite songs without the need of your phone.
With the power manager feature, it let you control various settings and sensors impact battery life. According to the company for more confidence before activity or a long-distance trail running race, battery remaining can be represented in hours and days to help determine whether the adventure can last until the next charge.
You can also adjust your battery saving modes by disabling certain features. This will extend battery life. There is also the ClimbPro feature especially for athletes that permits trail runners and cyclists who train in hilly areas know more about the place’s environment as well as keep track of their performance during climbs.
All the models come with a wrist-based heart rate monitor for stress tracking, underwater wrist-based heart rate for swimming and Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation in order to monitor sleep and altitude acclimation. It also allows you to receive incoming call alerts, texts, emails and more this can be done by enabling smart notifications. The Fenix 6 series comes with Garmin Pay for contactless payments across the world by tapping and pay per ride using their watch without the need for transit card, phone or wallet.
Gaming centric smartphones seem to be the newest trend that a number of technology companies are flocking to. This year has seen some remarkable additions in this category including Asus ROG Phone 2 and Black Shark 2 that is an offspring by Xiaomi. Earlier this year in May, Nubia had launched its gaming-centric Red Magic 2 smartphone. Just a few months later, in September, the company has launched an upgrade to the gaming device: Nubia Red Magic 3S.
The newly-made available smartphone shares a number of specifications with the vanilla variant of the Nubia Red Magic 3. The biggest update that is there in Red Magic 3S is the presence of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855+ SoC. The Red Magic 3, on the other hand, housed the Snapdragon 855 chipset. We spent a few days with the Nubia Red Magic 3S to know what its performance is like and here’s the rest of our review of the device:
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Nubia Red Magic 3S design and display
A number of gaming smartphones that are now available are very futuristic to look at. The Nubia Red Magic 3S does not deviate from this. One of the most notable things about the device is that it is bigger than most ordinary smartphones, and as a result of this, it is also very heavy. The smartphone sports a massive 6.65-inch display that is protected with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass. The big display of the Red Magic 3S is an upside for most gamers as they get more real estate. We should mention that the handset comes with a full-HD+ HDR AMOLED screen that has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9, a refresh rate of 90Hz and peak brightness of 430 nits.
When you set up the device, you will be able to choose from two options for the display: Natural Mode and Colourful Mode. The latter, as the name suggests, showcases more vivid colours. It is worth pointing out that Asus ROG Phone 2, another gaming smartphone that we reviewed recently, offers the same choice to users.
During our time with the device, we liked the colours that were projected by the display. They were bright and vibrant while the images were sharp and clear. The colours remained consistent at different viewing angles and the sunlight readability was not an issue. Considering the size of the display, the experience of watching videos on YouTube was a great one. The 90Hz refresh rate also made sure that the games appeared very crisp on the display of Nubia Red Magic 3S.
However, we should mention that the top and the bottom bezel of the smartphone are ticker than the other two edges. This may be a disappointment for those who prefer devices that are absolutely bezel-less or ones that come with waterdrop-shaped notches.
On flipping over, you will see a rather funky back panel on the smartphone. The silver coloured device has a diamond shaped rear camera cutout with an LED flash over it and a hexagonal shaped fingerprint sensor. The handset also has an air vent that is placed between the camera and the fingerprint scanner. Interestingly, the handset has a strip of RGB light on its back panel and a logo that lights up whenever the smartphone receives a notification.
The right edge of the smartphone has the power and the volume rocker keys as well as a vent for the internal fan and two capacitive buttons. These prove to be beneficial when one is holding the device in landscape mode to play games on it. The left edge, on the other hand, comes with a slider button that can be used to activate the gaming mode on the device and a SIM tray. The left edge of the smartphone also has pogo pin connectors. On the bottom, there is a USB Type-C port and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
To sum it up, we would say that the design of the smartphone is such that it does have everything that is required by a gamer. Whether it is a large display to enjoy the game on, air vents to keep the smartphone cool, the device does have enough number of features to make a gamer happy. The display is another highlight of the smartphone, but we have to admit that we would have liked it better had it been edge-to-edge.
Nubia Red Magic 3S performance and cameras
Before we begin ranting about its gaming performance, we’ll talk about the rest of the specifications of the Nubia Red Magic 3S smartphone. The handset is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855+ chipset that is clocked at 2.9GHz. The smartphone comes with up to 12GB of RAM and has internal storage of up to 256GB. The handset houses a massive 5,000mAh battery that supports 27W fast charging. For imaging duties, there is a 48MP Sony IMX586 lens that has an f/1.79 aperture. On the front, there is a 16MP selfie camera. The smartphone runs Android 9.0 Pie that comes with a gaming mode and on the connectivity front, there is Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, 4G LTE and USB Type C port.
Coming to the software of the Red Magic 3S, UI on the smartphone comes with a few customisations. The user will have control over whether or not he’ll receive incoming calls and what kind of notifications he will get prompts for while playing games. The device has a dedicated gaming mode called Game Space that can be activated by switching on by sliding the button on the left edge. You can add games and apps to your handset that you would want to use only when this mode is activated. Other than that, the mode also gives users a control on a number of aspects like refresh rate of the display, internal fan and more.
Moving on to the performance of the smartphone, we obviously did not expect anything but super-smooth performance because of the presence of Snapdragon 855+ chipset. And we were not disappointed. No matter how many tasks we did together, it was a sheer cakewalk for the device to handle them all. Even when we used navigation via Google Maps for an hour and played games simultaneously, we did not experience any lag in Nubia Red Magic 3S’s performance. It remained superfast in performing all tasks at all times.
Needless to say, the gaming performance of the Nubia Red Magic 3S was its key highlight. We played many seasons of graphic-hungry games like Asphalt 9: Legends on the handset and we are extremely happy with the kind of results we got. The phone was super quick when it came to running even the heaviest of games. Over that, the fact that the device has a lasting battery and the display refresh rate of 90Hz only helped. Other gaming centric features on the smartphone also enhanced the experience because they ensured that uninterrupted gaming sessions. We should also mention that the internal fan of the smartphone, when activated, does manage to keep it cool no matter how long the gaming session is. This, we think, is a big plus for a gaming smartphone as heating of the device is a common issue that gamers face.
Coming to the battery of the smartphone, the 5000mAh cell easily lasts for more than a day even with heavy usage that involves hours of playing games, watching videos, using Google Maps and even clicking pictures. The smartphone takes about an hour to be charged completely. A good thing about the battery of the handset is that it does not start falling rapidly when the device is being used for games.
Now, let’s move on to the cameras of the Nubia Red Magic 3s. The device, as we mentioned earlier, comes with a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor and a 16MP lens on the front panel for selfies. The camera app of the smartphone offers a number of modes like Pro, MultiExposure, Pretty, and Electronic Aperture among others. However, there is no dedicated mode on the smartphone for night photography.
We took a number of pictures using the device. When we used the rear camera, by default, we got images that were 12MP in resolution. While there is an option of switching to 48MP in settings, we would not recommend you to do that. You will get the best results with 12MP option. The images that we took in day light, or in well-lit rooms turned out to be decent. They had enough details and the colours were accurate. Surprisingly, even without the Night Mode, the images that we took in dim lights also turned out to be good. The colours in the images were close to real object’s shades.
However, if there was one problem in the camera app, it was the fact that some images turned out to be a little too sharp. In contrast, when we were clicking selfies, some images looked a little unnaturally smooth. We would have liked to see a little more consistency.
Coming to the call quality of the smartphone, it was good during our time with it. We never faced a problem while talking to anyone even when we tried to call from areas like basements and elevators.
Verdict
At a price of Rs 35,999, the Nubia Red Magic 3S is a good buy. However, it competes directly with Black Shark 2, which is also a gaming smartphone, and OnePlus 7, which is supposed to quite an all-rounder. The pros of the smartphone include its crisp display, its gaming features, its powerful processor and its lasting 5,000mAh battery. The only con that we can state is that sometimes the camera can be a little inconsistent and the lack of IP rating. However, if you can do with these small blemishes. All in all, you would not be disappointed by the Nubia Red Magic 3S.
This year smartphone shipments in India under the premium segment grew 66 percent in the Q3 2019 as per a research report. Therefore, the Chinese premium smartphone brand OnePlus retained to lead in India in the premium segment.
OnePlus grew 95 percent with 35 percent market share followed by Samsung with a 23 percent market share and Apple with 22 percent market share in the country. The company continued to lead and remained the fastest-growing brand, driven by the strong performance of both the 7 and 7T series.
While on the other hand, the South Korean electronics brand Samsung’s shipments were driven by the new Galaxy Note 10 series. Whereas the price cut for iPhone XR has been responsible for Apple’s sales. With the presence of other brands like OPPO, Xiaomi and Asus the collective share of the top three brands dropped to 79 percent this year as compared to Q3 2018 with 83 percent.
The growth in the sales of premium smartphones has been determined by the latest launches, great deals and offers that also included payment plans (EMI), cashback and exchange offers ahead of the festive period.
OnePlus recently launched OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7T, which has helped users who were planning to upgrade their devices at a different price range. As per Counterpoint the aggressive product features and expansion in offline channels, further helped it to attract more users. The OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro were the best-selling and third best-selling models during the quarter, respectively.
Karn Chauhan, Research Analyst, Counterpoint Technology Market Research shared, “OnePlus 7 Series witnessed a strong uptick in India which helped the brand to gain both mind and market share in the important India market. With 7T and 7T pro, OnePlus had its widest ever portfolio in India currently. This helped it to target users looking to upgrade at various price tiers within the all-important premium market. Additionally, the aggressive product features and expansion in the offline segment further helped to attract more users.”
The Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi has been coming up with new products in India and Asia. A few months back the company launched its Smart TVs in the country called Mi TV 4X and Mi TV 4X Pro. Now the company has introduced two latest TVs in India Mi TV 5 and Mi TV 5 Pro in Beijing.
Mi TV 5 and Mi TV 5 Pro will be made available in three display sizes of 55-inch, 65-inch and a 75-inch. However, both the TVs share the same specs and features, but the Pro variant comes with Quantum Dot screen, MEMC motion smoothening technology and HDR 10+.
Mi TV 5, Mi TV 5 Pro specifications and features
Xiaomi’s Mi TV 5 and Mi TV 5 Pro carries an aluminium frame as well as screwless design. Both the Smart TVs sport 5.9mm thickness and the bezels are 47.1 per cent slimmer as compared to Mi TV 4.
Mi TV 5 Pro comes with a 4K OLED Quantum Dot screen offering up to 108 per cent NTSC colour gamut, 3,840×2,160 pixels of resolution MEMC technology along with HDR10+ support. Whereas Mi TV 5 offers 4K screen with 3,840×2,160 pixels of resolution and 85 per cent NTSC colour gamut.
Both the Smart TVs come equipped with 8K video playback, PatchWall user interface and are powered by Amlogic T972 SoC. The Pro model provides 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage and Mi TV 5 offers 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage.
In terms of connectivity both the products by Xiaomi have three HDMI ports, two USB ports, AV inputs, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2, 4 microphones, two 8W four-unit speakers and are supported by company’s own voice assistant.
Mi TV 5, Mi TV 5 Pro price
Xiaomi launched Mi TV 5 Pro 55-inch variant with a price tag of CNY 3,699 that translates to Rs 37,200. While the 65-inch model carries a price label of CNY 4,999 that also translates to Rs 50,300 and the Mi TV 5 Pro 75-inch model has been introduced at CNY 9,999 that translates to Rs 100,500. On the other hand, the Mi TV 5 55-inch variant comes at CNY 2,999 (approximately Rs 30,200) whereas the 65-inch model comes retails at CNY 3,999 (approximately Rs. 40,200) and lastly the 75-inch model has been launched with a price tag of CNY 7,999 (approximately Rs. 80,400).
According to Xiaomi the Mi TV 5 and Mi TV 5 Pro’s 55-inch and 65-inch models have been put on pre-bookings and will be available for purchase in China from November 11. Until now the company has not revealed that if the Smart TVs will be launched in the other markets outside China. If they do, India will be in the first segment to get the Smart TVs.
Popular for manufacturing gaming-centric laptops MSI today announced the launch of its new series of laptops specially designed for the content creators. The new Content Creation series has been announced in India today, which comes with an asking price of Rs 59,990 and goes up to Rs 2,69,990. The new line up is now available via the e-commerce website Flipkart.
Each series contains two laptops that comes with True Pixel Display that makes sure best quality display, 4K resolution, Adobe Adobe RGB 100% color gamut, Delta E<2, True Color Technology and verified by CalMan – tools that are necessary for creative work, design, photo as well as video editing skills. The company says that the Prestige series comes with the latest processor powered by a 10th Gen Intel 6-core CPUs, which also provides at least 50% faster performance.
Prestige Series
Under the Prestige series, the company launched two laptops P75 creator and P65 creator that comes equipped with Intel Coffeelake i9 processor and a screen size of 17.3-inches and 15.6-inches respectively. The laptops feature a 4K thin bezel finish that makes it attractive and portable as well.
The Prestige 14 and 15 weigh only 1.2 kg and 1.6 kg respectively. The prestige 14 delivers up to 10 hours of battery life whereas the latter one provides 16 hours of battery life. Both the laptops come with two Thunderbolt 3 ports and as said are powered by 10th Gen Intel core processor.
Prestige 14 and Prestige 15 also come equipped with Wi-Fi 6 that supports 3 times faster wireless connectivity as claimed by the company. The Prestige series features FHD-IPS Level display with an 86% screen-to-body ratio.
Modern Series
MSI launched two laptops under Modern Series, which includes Modern 14 and Modern 15 laptops. Both the devices come equipped with True Color Technology to deliver different modes for various usages. It also includes Nahimic 3 Audio which enhances the music into virtual surround sound.
As the name suggest Modern 14 comes with a screen size of 14-inch along with metallic chassis that weighs 1.19kg. The laptop provides up to 10 hours of battery life. On the other hand, Modern 15 features a 15.6-inch screen that comes with adjustable system modes and resources. The laptop is crafted in ultra-light aluminium chassis and equipped with 10th Gen Intel Core i7, U-Processor. It delivers 10 hours of battery life.
Creator Series
The company introduces two more laptops under this series called MSI Creator 15M and MSI Creator 17M. The notebooks come equipped with GeForce Graphics for better optimisation and easily adjustable system modes and resources.
The Creator 17M comes with a 17.3-inch display with thin bezels that features a full HD 1080p panel which covers “close to 100% sRGB”. Whereas Creator 15M features a screen size of 15.6-inches.
