Lenovo owned company Motorola today announced the launch of Moto G8 Plus in India today. The phone comes with a triple rear camera set up with a 48-megapixel primary sensor. The phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon SD665 octa-core processor. Read on to know more about the latest offering by Motorola.
Moto G8 Plus price and availability
Moto G8 Plus has been launched in India as well as in Brazil today. The company introduced the smartphone in a single storage variant of 4GB of RAM with 64GB of storage option. The phone will be available in two colour options Cosmic Blue and Crystal Pink.
Moto G8 Plus will be available for purchase through the e-commerce website Flipkart at the end of October. The company has launched the handset with a price tag of Rs 13,999 for the 4GB of RAM with 64Gb of storage model. The launch offers of the newly launched device include a cashback of Rs 2200 to the Jio subscribers along with vouchers worth Rs 3000 and Rs 2000 valued Zoom Car vouchers.
Moto G8 Plus specifications
Moto G8 Plus runs on Android 9 Pie and it features a 6.3-inch full-HD IPS display with 1080×2280 pixels of resolution and 19:9 aspect ratio. It draws its power from a Snapdragon 665 octa-core SoC processor coupled with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage which can be easily expanded up to 512GB via microSD card.
Coming on the imaging capabilities, the Moto G8 Plus comes with a triple rear camera system that includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.79 aperture, assisted by a 16-megapixel wide-angle lens and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. For the selfies, there is a 25-megapixel selfie camera.
The connectivity options include 4G LTE, Bluetooth v5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Qualcomm aptX, GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, 3.5mm headphone jack as well as a USB Type-C port. The sensors include an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, e-compass, fingerprint reader, gyroscope, proximity sensor along with a magnetometer. Moto G8 Plus packs a battery with a capacity of 4000mAh supported by a 15W TurboPower charger.
Motorola has not done with launching new smartphones. The Lenovo owned company is all set to launch Moto G8 Plus in Brazil as well as in India today. The smartphone will be introduced in India tonight. New Moto G8 is the successor of Moto G7 Plus that was launched in the country earlier this month.
The upcoming smartphone has been in the news for quite a long time since the leaks and rumours started surfacing on the web recently. It is being speculated that Moto G8 Plus will debut with a 25-megapixel selfie camera and will be powered by Snapdragon 665 chipset.
Moto G8 Plus expected price and launch event
Moto G8 Plus launch event will begin at 9.30 am CT according to the Brazil timing. In India, it will take place at 8 PM onwards. Until now the company has been tight-lipped when it comes to details related to pricing and specifications details. But if we look into the past Moto G7 Plus was introduced at an asking price of EUR 299.99 that translates to Rs 23,600 so there is a possibility that the Moto G8 will also carry a price tag in the similar price segment.
Moto G8 Plus rumoured specifications and design
Firstly, talking about the blueprint of the Moto G8 Plus, in the past, we came across some of the leaked images of the upcoming smartphone as well as its specifications. The upcoming smartphone is expected to carry a gradient finish on its back panel, a triple rear camera set up that will be aligned vertically on the top left corner of the phone also there will be a rear fingerprint sensor and will be available in two colour variants Blue and Red. While on the front there is a waterdrop-style notch housing a selfie camera.
Now coming on the specifications, reportedly there will be a 6.3-inch full-HD IPS display offering a resolution of 1080×2280 pixels. It is expected to be powered by a Snapdragon 665 octa-core SoC processor offering 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB on internal storage option. The storage can also be expanded using a microSD card and Moto G8 Plus will run on Android 9 Pie. Also, it is likely to pack a 4000mAh battery.
In terms of camera, the Moto G8 Plus might offer a triple rear camera set up that includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor, a 16-megapixel wide-angle lens and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. Apart from that, the phone could also include a laser autofocus system for better focusing. While on the front it is possible to sport a 25-megapixel selfie camera.
Samsung recently expanded its M series with the launch of Galaxy M30s smartphone. The biggest highlight of the Samsung Galaxy M30s handset is its 6,000mAh battery. The device is specification-rich and it comes with a 6.4-inch Infinity U display, Android 9.0 Pie, and a triple rear camera setup. We spent a few days with the smartphone to know how good it is to use. Read the rest of our review of Samsung Galaxy M30s to find out more:
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Samsung Galaxy M30s design and display
We found the look and feel of the Samsung Galaxy M30s to be quite pleasing. It is similar to what other devices in Samsung‘s M series range look like, but even then, we did like its design. The gradient back panel of the smartphone has a glossy finish and it houses a triple rear camera setup, a fingerprint scanner and has the Samsung branding on it. Samsung Galaxy M30s smartphone is available in three colours: Opal Black, Pearl White and Sapphire Blue. The device that we got for review was dressed in Sapphire Blue. The shade of Blue on the back panel of the handset goes from dark to light horizontally. While it is the darkest at left, it is the lightest at right.
The camera module on the back panel of the handset has three camera lenses along with LED flash. The right edge of the smartphone has the power and volume rocker keys sandwiched on it while the left one has the SIM tray. The Type C port, 3.5mm headphone jack and speaker grille is placed at the bottom while the top edge has the secondary microphone.
On flipping over, you will see the 6.4-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display of the smartphone that has a dewdrop notch on its top. Samsung calls this kind of screen as ‘Infinity-U’ display. While the bezels that outline the screen of the device are thin, the chin is thicker than the other three. We should mention that the size of the earpiece of Samsung Galaxy M30s is slightly smaller than the ones we have seen on other handsets from the company. However, in spite of this, we did not face any problem while making audio calls with the handset.
Coming to the display of the Samsung Galaxy M30s, it is one of its plus points. The screen projects vivid colours and the images appear very clear on it. The colours remain consistent at different viewing angles and if you are someone who prefers to see colours with more contrast, you would be happy to know that there is an option of choosing the ‘Vivid’ mode on the device. However, for us, the colours in the default mode were good enough. We watched a lot of content on YouTube during our time with the device and our experience was a good one. Even high resolution videos played well on the smartphone. It is also worth mentioning that the display of the smartphone has Widevine L1 certification, so it can play HD content on apps like Netflix, Hotstar and others, and this is obviously a plus. To top it all, we did not have any issue when we tried to use the smartphone under direct sunlight and we consider this to be a big plus in any smartphone.
To sum it up, we would say that we liked the design and display of Samsung Galaxy M30s. While the look of the smartphone was slightly similar to the ones already available in Samsung’s Galaxy M range, its gradient back panel is something that we found to be extremely pleasant looking. The display is another plus and it was always a good experience to watch videos on it.
Samsung Galaxy M30s performance and cameras
First, let’s talk about the specifications of Samsung Galaxy M30s. The smartphone runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with the company’s own One UI. Powered by Exynos 9611 SoC, the device comes with 6GB of RAM and has 128GB of internal storage. Users can also add a microSD card of up to 512GB in case they feel the need of more storage. Samsung Galaxy M30s houses a 6,000mAh battery and sports a triple rear camera module that comprises of a 48MP primary sensor, a 5MP depth sensing lens and an 8MP super wide-angle sensor.
As said, Samsung Galaxy M30s runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with One UI 1.5. The software of the device has some notable features like Digital Wellbeing and the Wind Down mode, both of which are aimed to help users disconnect from the digital world. While these count as the pros of the smartphone’s software, we should mention that the downsides include too many notifications and bloatware. There were a number of apps installed on the handset including Likee, Daily Hunt, Helo, Netflix, Amazon, Amazon Prime, Snapchat, Facebook and Booking.com. Some of these apps really spammed us with too many notifications. However, on the upside, all of these can be uninstalled.
Coming to the performance of the device, we were happy with it at most times. Multi-tasking was not at all an issue for the Exynos 9611 chipset of the smartphone. We often used the device for a number of tasks at once and we faced no lag in the handset’s performance. Even when we were using the smartphone for navigation and gaming together, its performance remained consistent and it didn’t even heat up. Speaking of gaming, the experience on Samsung Galaxy M30s was a decent one, however, a few things could have been better. With games like Alto’s Odessey, we confronted no issue at all. However, when we tried playing Asphalt 9: Legends, the performance was not as flawless. To begin with, there were occasional stutters. Besides this, we noticed that the battery of the smartphone started falling a lot faster than it did otherwise.
Speaking of the battery of the smartphone, the 6,000mAh cell completely lived up to our expectations. There were times when we even used the device for a complete two days before charging it again. It is worth mentioning that our usage involved browsing social media platforms, clicking images, gaming and watching YouTube videos. Since the battery capacity of the smartphone is bigger than that of most other handsets, it also takes longer to charge. You would easily need around two hours to charge the device completely.
The fingerprint sensor of the device was decent and worked most of the times. However, we preferred the facial unlock of the smartphone as it was much quicker and worked even in dimly-lit conditions.
Now, let’s talk about the cameras of the smartphone. The Samsung Galaxy M30s smartphone comes with a a triple rear camera setup on its back panel that comprises of a 48MP primary lens, an 8MP wide-angle sensor and a 5MP depth-sensor. The default settings of the camera app are such that the 48MP primary camera takes shots that are 12MP in resolution. While the aspect ratio can be changed, we will recommend you to keep it at default settings for the best possible results. The camera app also allows you to switch between the lenses easily using a toggle.
Image taken from the primary camera
Coming to the performance of the cameras, most images turned out to be decent. While the shots taken in daylight were mostly good, we saw them lose some amount of details when we tried zooming in to take some shots. When we tried using the wide-angle sensor, the area covered in the image did increase, but then, the photo taken wasn’t as good in quality as the ones taken from the primary lens.
Image taken from the wide-angle lens
Images taken in lowly-lit areas failed to impress us as some of them turned out to be grainy and lacked clarity. You can use the Night mode for relatively better results.
Coming to selfies that we took with the smartphone, the ones taken in well-lit conditions turned out to be good and had a decent amount of details. But then, much like the rear cameras of the smartphone, the selfie camera’s performance dropped in lowly-lit areas.
Image taken from depth sensor
Last but not the least, the call quality of the device was good in spite of the fact that the earpiece was smaller than other smartphones. We could even make and receive calls in areas with low network receptivity with ease.
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy M30s is available at a starting price of Rs 13,999. There are a number of aspects of the device that make it a worthy buy at this cost. It has a beautiful design, a vibrant display and a battery that will easily last you two complete days. Mostly, the performance of the smartphone was good too and multi-tasking was not an issue. However, the gaming performance and the cameras could be better. If battery, display and design are what you are looking for, Samsung Galaxy M30s is the handset for you. However, if you are an avid gamer or love photography, there are other devices around the same price range that you can consider by Samsung.
The Taiwanese electronics brand Asus is bringing back gaming-centric Asus ROG Phone 2 on pre-orders. So, for those who missed the chance to own the handset now is the time as the smartphone that will be available on Flipkart from October 25 at 12 noon onwards.
Asus ROG Phone 2 is the first phone that has Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ processor and the fastest smartphone display with a 120Hz refresh rate for the best gaming experience. It also comes with front-facing stereo speakers with DTS-X Ultra, dual surrounding vibration technology as well as AirTrigger II ultrasonic sensors.
Asus ROG Phone 2 price and availability
Asus ROG Phone 2 is again back on pre-order on Flipkart e-commerce store. The company launched the smartphone in two storage variants 8GB RAM with 128GB storage and the 12GB RAM with 512GB. The 8Gb RAM option comes with a price tag of Rs 37,999 while the latter one comes at Rs 59,999. Initial offers might include a 10% discount with ICICI cards.
Asus ROG Phone 2 specifications
Asus ROG Phone 2 runs on Android 9 Pie with ROG UI skinned on top. It features a 6.59-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display with 1,080×2,340 pixels of resolution and 120Hz of refresh rate. The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ SoC processor, with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of internal storage.
In terms of optics, Asus ROG Phone 2 sports a dual rear camera setup that includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor and a 13-megapixel secondary sensor with a wide-angle lens offering a 125-degree field of view. For the selfies and video calling there is a 24-megapixel camera sensor on the front.
Asus ROG Phone 2 comes with an in-display fingerprint sensor and a huge 6,000mAh battery with up to 30W fast charging support. The connectivity options on the phone include G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, FM radio, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Last month The South Korean smartphone company Samsung launched another new smartphone in its new A-series line-up of smartphones. Galaxy A70s debuted globally and in India, it is the company’s first handset to offer a triple rear camera set up with a 64-megapixel main camera. The newly launched smartphone is the upgraded version of Galaxy A70.
On the occasion of Diwali, the company is offering its fans a free ITFIT Bluetooth Earphone, worth Rs 1,999 on the purchase of a new Samsung Galaxy A70s. In addition to this, the company is also offering an additional 10 percent cash back on the purchase of the phone using an SBI credit card. Apart from that, the company is also giving an extra 10 percent cashback to SBI credit card users while buying Samsung Galaxy A80, A50s, A30s & A20s.
Samsung Galaxy A70s is available in three colour variants Prism Crush Red, Prism Crush Black, and Prism Crush White. The phone comes in two storage variants 6GB of RAM with 128GB of storage and 8GB of RAM with 128GB of internal storage model. The price of the younger sibling has been set at Rs 28,999 while the elder one comes with a price tag of Rs 30,999.
Samsung Galaxy A70s specifications
Samsung Galaxy A70s features a 6.7-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED display with a 20:9 aspect ratio and 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution. The phone runs on Android 9 Pie with One UI on top and is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SoC processor coupled with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of memory. The internal storage can be expanded up to 512GB using a microSD card.
In terms of camera, the new Galaxy A70s sports a triple rear camera set up that includes a 64-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture. The camera system is further assisted by an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera and a 5-megapixel camera sensor. While on the front there is a 32-megapixel selfie camera with an f/2.0 of aperture.
Samsung Galaxy A70s features an in-display fingerprint sensor. The device houses a 4,500mAh battery offering a 25W fast charging support.
Samsung showed great innovation when they launched the Samsung Galaxy A80 this year. With its class-leading mechanised rotating cameras and beautiful touch display, the device showed that Samsung can innovate. However, with the innovation, Samsung kept a hefty price on it. Which many thought will eat into its own brother to the likes of Samsung Galaxy S10e that is just a tad bit higher in price than A80. Also, then there was the case of using a less powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 chipset. However, now the company has gone ahead and reduced the price. Now one can get it at a discount of more than 20% combined with other offers.
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Samsung Galaxy A80 price in India refreshed
When the Samsung Galaxy A80 smartphone was first launched here it was priced at Rs 47,990. However, with the price drop of Rs 8,000 by the company the new price is Rs 39,990, which can also be seen on the Samsung online store. The scheme is available on offline stores as well. We confirmed this with few dealers in Nehru Place New Delhi and they confirmed that the price drop will be seen in their stores. Moreover, users of HDFC and ICICI bank cards can also get up to 5% additional discount in these offline stores, which is for a limited Diwali period. So the price will go down further, to about 37,900.
Samsung Galaxy A80 technical specifications
This smartphone is the first in the country to come with mechanised rotating cameras. These work as rear as well as the front shooter. The triple array of cameras has a primary 48MP sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor and a 3D depth camera with IR sensor. These push upwards and rotate to the front if the users want to click a selfie.
Inside, the Samsung Galaxy A80 holds a Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 chipset. It comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. The display on this smartphone is 6.7-inches in size and is edge to edge. It has an aspect ratio of 20:9 and is FHD+ that means a resolution of 1,080×2,400 pixels can be seen on it.
Android 9 Pie is available out of the box and the news is that it will be upgraded to Android 10 by the first quarter next year. Battery of 3,700 mAh drives power to the apparatus and it can keep the phone alive for a day. Connectivity options include USB Type-C, Wifi, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/A-GPS etc.
The festivities have begun and it is the time of the year when you buy something for yourself or your loved ones. If you are looking to buy/gift a smartphone then you can check out our recommendation here. For other great gifting gadgets check out the list below.
Kodak 55-Inch 4K UHDXS smart TV (Rs 29,990)
Diwali is always grand and if you want to bring a large TV to your home, at a reasonable price, then our pick is the 55-inch 4K smart TV from Kodak. The IPS panel comes with 4K resolution of 3,840 x 2,160 pixels, a 5,00,000:1 contrast ratio, 500 nits brightness and is supported by HDR 10. Over that, you get Android for TV inside, which means all your favourite Binge-Watching apps such as Amazon Prime will be available on it. This LED TV is powered by a quad-core A53 CPU coupled with Mali-450MP multi-core GPU.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 (Rs 59,900 upwards)
If you are in the market looking for a tablet this festive season then your search ends here. Inspired by the Galaxy Note 10 series, there is an S-Pen stylus that comes with this tablet and works as a remote control. It will let its users manage thigs from afar. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 has the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset inside partnered with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage (expandable by up to 1TB using a microSD card). A neat keyboard attachment can be bought as well, which is available at a discount now. With it, the tablet turns on the DEX mode that gives the tablet a laptop-like look and feel.
Sony SRS-XB23 Bluetooth Speaker (Rs 10,990)
The best Bluetooth speakers out there, which you can buy right now. The Sony SRS-XB32 Bluetooth speakers are built to perfection. Available in 3 colours – Red, Black and Blue you can pick the one you like the most. The front has a set of 48MM audio drivers behind a mesh type grille, which deliver all the great sound. But what takes the cake are the set of LED light strips that run around the front façade and sides of this speaker grille. It looks exceptional and one would love to turn these on in parties.
HP Laser 108W Wireless Printer (Rs 10,499)
An excellent wireless laser printer to own if you want to crisp black and white prints at home or around the office. For small spaces, this is one of the finest choice available in India. Users will get 18.5 pages per minute, which is great looking at the printer’s size. The prints came out nice with deep blacks and the text is crisp. The tray can hold up to 150 pages and one can use the HP app as well to print directly from mobile phones or tablets. A truly wireless printer.
Amazon Echo Show (20,999)
The Echo series seem to be super successful in India as it has Alexa built-in. We love how this AI adapts to your commands. Which is why our pick is the Amazon Echo Show. The smart speaker by Amazon sports a 10.1-inch HD (1,280×800 pixels) touchscreen display, which dominates the entire body of the device. On top of the screen, there is a 5MP camera and four microphones. While the microphones can be used to give commands to Alexa and make voice calls, the camera is handy to make voice calls.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active (Rs 19,900)
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active has a minimalistic design but still looks very elegant. The watch has a compact body and it is very light to wear. Consumers can use the screen to navigate the user interface. If you like smartwatches that don’t look too chunky or big, you can go for the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active this festive season.
Sony WH-XB900N Headphones
Sony has been spectacular in its headphone’s series since some time now. WH-XB900 headset is our pick of the season. The audio quality on the Sony WH-XB900N headphones is superb. Since these are from the Extra Bass series of headphones from Sony, the thump is breath-taking. The highs are great and lows are audible. The active noise cancellation feature works wonderfully well and it cuts down on 100 per cent of the ambient noise when turned on. With Bluetooth 4.2 and NFC, you can easily pair them with any modern smart device.
Asus Vivobook X512 laptop (Rs 35,000 upwards)
Asus is one of the first to give SSD drives with high RAM in laptops. If you are looking for rock-solid performance in a laptop this Diwali then this is our pick. Asus Vivobook X512 has got Intel Core i7 8565 (8th Gen CPU) that has a base clock speed of 1.8GHz. This is partnered with 8GB RAM and Kingston 512GB PCIeNVME SSD. Windows 10 Home comes as native and the combo boots the machine in under 12 seconds. Compare that to a spindle drive, it is 8-12X faster. An Intel Core i3 and i5 version of the laptop is also available, so pick what suits your pocket.
Skullcandy Indy wireless earbuds
Want a good pair of earphones for gymming this season? Want to go for a run and want to hear your favourite tunes at the same time? Then take a look at the Skullcandy Indy wireless earbuds. Skullcandy Indy has touch controls for access. Micro USB for charging and it has IP55 sweat, water, and dust resistance. The earbuds have touch controls, LED status light, the stability gel, interchangeable ear tips and the charging contacts. They come in a compact, easy to carry case.
Fitbit Charge 3 (Rs 2,990 upwards)
Stay fit with this fitness smart band. Fitbit Charge 3 is said to be one among the most focused fitness trackers of the year. The fitness tracker comes with an improved design and sports a small touchscreen display that can adjust to ambient brightness automatically. Fitbit Charge 3 has a 24/7 heart rate monitor that helps users track calories burnt, optimize their workouts and uncover trends that can enable them to achieve their health and fitness goals. In addition to this, the fitness tracker can track sleep too.
Indian mobile handset company, Lava, announced the launch of Lava Z41 in India. The new budget segment smartphone comes with a 2,400mmAh battery along with a 5-megapixel camera on the rear panel. The device will be available in all the retail stores across the country. The phone will be available in two colour options and has 4G dual VoLTE support.
Lava Z41 specifications and features
Lava Z41 features a 5-inch display with 197ppi pixel density along with 480×854 pixels of resolution. The device runs on Star OS V5.0 lite skinned on top of Android 9 Pie (Go Edition). Under the hood, there is a 1.4GHz Spreadtrum SC9832E quad-core processor offering 1GB RAM and 16GB internal storage, which can be expanded up to 128GB via microSD card.
In terms of imaging, there is a single 5-megapixel camera on the back panel of the phone that offers features like Beauty Mode, HDR Mode, Panorama, Night Shot, Smart Sleep, real-time bokeh, Audio note, Burst Mode, among others. On the front, there is a 2-megapixel camera sensor for taking selfies and video calling.
Lava Z41 comes with a battery capacity of 2,500mAh. The company claims that the battery offers up to 21 hours of talk time, 37 hours of audio playback, up to 6 hours of internet browsing, 6 hours of video playback and 490 hours of standby time.
The connectivity options on the phone include a Micro USB port, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, USB OTG, Bluetooth v5, 3.5mm audio jack, GPS/AGPS, FM Radio among others. The phone’s dimensions are 143 mm x 73.5 mm x 10.35 mm and it weighs 160 grams.
Lava Z41 Price and availability
The company has launched Lava Z41 in two colour variants Midnight Blue and Amber Red. The newly launched device comes with a price tag of Rs 3,899 for the 1GB of RAM with 16GB of internal storage option. As per the company, the handset will be available at 60,000 outlets across the country.
The launch offers include an instant cashback of Rs 1,200 along with additional data of 50GB for Jio customers. The cashback will be transferred to the subscriber’s My Jio App on the first recharge of Rs 199 or Rs 299 in the form of 24 cashback vouchers of Rs 50 each.
Kodak has teamed with India’s leading e-commerce website Amazon and Flipkart to participated in their ongoing festival sales. Kodak will be selling its HD LED TVs on the respective website during the Great Indian Festival Sale and Big Diwali Sale which is already live and will run until October 25.
According to Mr. Avneet Singh Marwah, Director and CEO of Super Plastronics, a Kodak brand licensee, “We have recently invested in our manufacturing capabilities and now our total manufacturing capacity has risen to 85,000 units per month from 30,000 units per month earlier. We are aiming to sell one lakh units of Kodak HD LED TV smart television sets during Diwali on the five-day sale on leading e-commerce platforms”.
Super Plastronics Pvt. Ltd. (SPPL) in association with Kodak announced the launch of a series of new LED and Smart TVs in India. During the festival sales, the company will be offering huge discounts on its HD and FHD series television.
During the sale on Amazon and Flipkart Kodak 24HDX100S which comes with a 24-inch display will be sold at Rs 5,499 which is original being sold at Rs 6,999.
The Kodak 32HDX900s current price is Rs 8,499 but the festive price is 7,499. Kodak 32HDX900S BT with a 32-inch display will be sold at Rs 8,499. Kodak’s 32-inch smart TV with model number 32HDXSMART retails at Rs 10,499 but the company has reduced the price of the product to Rs 8,999 for the sale.
The 40 inches Full HD TV with model number 40FHDX900S can be bought at a reduced price of Rs 13,499. Kodak 40FHDXSMART has received a temporary price cut of Rs 1500. It can now be available at Rs 14,999. After receiving a discount of Rs 1500 Kodak 43FHDXPRO TV can be purchased at Rs 18,999.
The 43-inch Kodak 43UHDXSMART 4K TV is currently being sold at Rs 22,999 but after the discount, it is being sold at Rs 21,999. On the e-commerce platforms Kodak 50FHDXPRO that comes in the 50-inch display will be available at Rs 21,999 which is originally being sold at Rs 23,999.
Kodak 50UHDXSMART 4K TV can now be purchased at a festive rate of Rs 26,499. Whereas the 55-inch Kodak 55UHDXSMART 4K Television will be available at Rs 29,999 during the Amazon Great Indian Festival sale and Flipkart Big Diwali Sale however the original cost of the product is Rs 32,999
The E-commerce website Flipkart last week wrapped its first part of Big Diwali Sale in India, which ran from October 12 to October 16. To lure its customers Flipkart is back with its Big Diwali Sale that has already begun on the website and will end till October 25 on the e-retail website. Those who already missed the last sale now is the time to grab great offers and deals on the website across various categories. Plus, there are bank offers also available for SBI credit card and debit card users.
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Flipkart Big Diwali Sale offers on mobile phones laptops and other products
Flipkart’s Big Diwali Sale has already begun and will run until October 25. During the five days of the sale, the e-commerce platform will be offering big discounts and deals on smartphones, Televisions, laptops, electronics, and fashion accessories among others.
During the Big Diwali Sale, consumers using State Bank of India debit and credit cards are eligible to avail 10 percent instant discount. Apart from that patrons buying other products from the website can also avail additional discounts on any credit and debit card payment.
Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL
Last week California based technology giant Google launched its new series of flagship smartphones: Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL. Now the company has put its Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL on sale. The Google Pixel 3a can be purchased at Rs 29,999 down from Rs 39,999 for the 64GB RAM variant. Whereas the Google Pixel 3a XL which was earlier sold at Rs 44,999 for the 64GB variant can now be purchased at Rs 34,999 during the Flipkart Big Diwali Sale.
Apple iPhone 7
The iPhone 7 32GB variant is selling at Rs 26,999 down from its retail cost of Rs 29,999 during the five days Big Diwali Sale. Those exchanging their old smartphones can avail an instant discount of up to Rs 11,900. Additionally, SBI Bank cardholders can also avail an extra 10% instant discount on the purchase of the smartphone.
Black Shark 2
Black Shark 2 is a gaming smartphone that comes in 6GB and 12GB of RAM. The company will be offering the phone with a special discount during Flipkart’s festive sale. After a heavy discount the 6GB variant would cost Rs 29,999 which is currently being sold at Rs 39,999.
Asus 6Z
The Asus 6Z which is currently being sold at Rs 35,999 can be purchased via Flipkart Rs 27,999 for the 64GB storage model. The e-retailer is also offering an instant discount of up to Rs 11,900 on the exchange of your old handset.
Xioami Redmi K20 series
Few months ago Xiaomi launched Redmi K20 and K20 Pro in India which will also be part of the Flipkart sale. The Redmi K20 6GB Ram with a 64GB storage model can be purchased at Rs 19,999 down from Rs 22,999. In addition to this the company is also offering exchange benefits of worth Rs 14,000. On the other hand, Redmi K20 Pro 6GB RAM with 128GB storage variant will be sold at Rs 24,999. The original price of the phone is Rs 28,999.
The Frame QLED TV
The Frame QLED TV by Samsung will be available at a discounted price during the Flipkart Big Diwali Sale. Samsung launched The Frame QLED TV a few months ago in India with a price tag of Rs 1,19,999 but during the sale, it will be available at Rs 84,990. The Frame QLED TV features a 55-inch QLED display that can also be used as a picture frame.
Earlier this year the South Korean technology giant Samsung launched Galaxy S10 series in India. The company launched three flagship smartphones Galaxy S10+, Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10e. Now the company is planning to launch another variant of Samsung Galaxy S10 lineup. Galaxy S10 Lite is expected to be introduced later this year.
However, the company has not revealed any detail in regards to its launch date and specifications. But prior to its official launch few leaks and rumours have already been surfaced on the web indicating that the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite will be introduced in three colour variants Prism White, Prism Black and Prism Blue. Here’s a look at all the details that you should know about:
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite rumoured specifications
According to rumours Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite is expected to arrive with a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with 20:9 aspect ratio offering a 1,080 x 2,400 pixels FHD+ resolution and 393 PPI pixel density along with a hole punch on the front panel.
The said smartphone will reportedly be powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor along with Adreno 640 GPU. The is expected to be offering 8GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage option that can also be expanded up to 512GB using a microSD card. The rumours also suggest that the mobile phone might also run on Android Pie with One UI skinned on top.
In terms of photos and videos, Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite is expected to feature a triple rear camera set up that includes a 48-megapixel main sensor with an f/2.0 aperture. The setup also consists of a 12-megapixel secondary sensor with an f/2.2 aperture and a 5-megapixel tertiary lens with an f/2.2 aperture. For the selfies, there might be a 32-megapixel front camera sensor. The Rear camera system on the phone is rumoured to be offering various features like OIS, Auto HDR, 4K video, 2160@60fps, 1080@240fps video recording.
The reports and rumours also suggest that Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite will be housing a 4,500 mAh battery with 45W fast charging support.
Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi last week launched two new smartphones in India. Redmi Note 8 Pro and Redmi Note 8 launched in the country that is also the successors of Redmi Note 8 series, which were launched by the company a few months ago in its home market China. Today both the smartphones will be put on sale in India via Amazon, Mi.com and Mi Home offline stores. The key highlights of the smartphones include; Redmi Note 8 Pro comes with a quad rear camera setup whereas the younger sibling has a triple rear camera system.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro and Redmi Note 8 will go on its first sale in India today from 12 noon onwards via Amazon, Mi.com and Mi Home Stores. Redmi Note 8 Pro will be available in three colour options Gamma Green, Halo White and Shadow Black, whereas Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 comes in four colour options Moonlight White, Neptune Blue, Space Black colours.
Redmi Note 8 Pro has been launched in three storage options, 6GB RAM with 64GB storage model at Rs 14,999, whereas 6GB RAM with 128GB storage variant will be available with a price tag of Rs 15,999 and the 8GB RAM with 128GB storage model can be purchased at Rs 17,999.
Xiaomi introduced Redmi Note 8 in two storage models 4GB RAM with 64GB of storage and 6GB RAM with 128GB storage version. Both the variants can be purchased at Rs 9,999 and Rs 12,999 respectively.
The launch offers includes double data benefits for Airtel subscribers on the pre-paid recharge of Rs 249 and Rs 349 valid up to 10 months.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro specifications
Redmi Note 8 Pro features a 6.53-inch FHD+ display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio with 1,080×2,340 pixels screen and also has Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for protection. The device is powered by a Mediatek Helio G90T CPU with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage option. Note 8 Pro runs Android Pie with MIUI 10 on top.
In terms of camera, Redmi Note 8 Pro comes with a quad rear camera setup that includes a 64-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.89 lens and also supported with an 8megapixel camera and FOV sensors with an ultra-wide-angle f/2.2 lens. There are also two 2-megapixel sensors with an ultra-macro lens and a depth sensor. While on the front there is a 20-megapixel front-facing camera sensor with an f/2.0 lens.
On the connectivity front, the phone includes Wi-Fi, dual NANO SIMs slots, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/A-GPS, USB Type-C and IR blaster. Redmi Note 8 Pro sensors includes an accelerometer, ambient light, gyroscope, proximity sensor, a magnetometer and a rear fingerprint sensor. The handset houses a 4,500mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging support.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 specifications
Redmi Note 8 comes with a 6.39-inch FHD+ display with 1,080×2,280 pixels resolution and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The newly launched smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset paired with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. The storage can be expanded up to 512GB via microSD card. The device runs on Android Pie with MIUI 10 on top. The handset draws its power from a battery with a capacity of 4,000mAh.
In terms of imaging capabilities, Redmi Note 8 features a triple rear camera set up. The set up includes a 48-megapixel main sensor with an f/1.79 of aperture. Also assisted by an 8-megapixel wide-angle camera sensor with 120-degree field of view. There is also a twin 2-megapixel cameras with macro and depth sensors. While on the front there is a 13-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture.
Asus recently got its gaming-centric ROG Phone 2 to India. Available at a starting price of Rs 37,999, the device has a number of features that are aimed at gamers and is powered by Snapdragon 855+ SoC and houses a 6,000mAh battery. On paper, it sounds like quite a performer and we spent a few days with it to know how it is like to use. Read the rest of our review of Asus ROG Phone 2 to find out more about it:
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Asus ROG Phone 2 design and display
Asus has always kept the products in its ROG range aimed at gamers. Most products in the ROG range look swanky and have been designed in a way that makes gaming a great experience. Asus ROG 2 smartphone is no exception to this rule. The back panel of the smartphone has the ROG logo and an exposed air vent that has orange highlights running along it. If we compare it to its predecessor, there are a number of changes in the design. To begin with, the Asus ROG Phone 2 is more sleek and tamed than the first device in the series. Most of its elements look more subtle than its predecessor’s and it is also darker in shade when compared.
It is also worth mentioning that the new gaming handset is bigger in size than the Asus ROG Phone and at 240g, it is heavier in weight too. The right edge of the smartphone houses the power and volume buttons and the company’s AirTrigger system while the left side has the SIM tray, a port for attaching accessories as well as an additional Type-C charging port. The bottom edge of the handset has a 3.5mm headphone jack and a charging port too.
The front panel of the handset is dominated by its 6.59-inch AMOLED full HD+ display that has a refresh rate of 120Hz, HDR-10 and according to the company, the Delta E average of the smartphone is less than 1. The screen of Asus ROG Phone 2 is protected with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 6 on top. It is worth noticing that unlike most other smartphones that have been launched recently, Asus ROG Phone 2’s top and bottom bezel is thicker than the ones on the side.
Asus has added 3D vapour chamber system in the device to keep it cool during long sessions of gaming and besides this, there is a new dual vibration system too. The company has also said that the smartphone has four Wi-Fi antennas for best recpetion.
In our opinion, the Asus ROG Phone has truly been designed for gamers. Asus has paid great attention to details when it comes to the design of the smartphone. Each aspect of the design that has been tweaked by the company will make gaming a better experience for users. For instance, because the device has two charging ports, users will face no problem attaching headphones to the phone and charging it at the same time.
Coming to the display of the smartphone, it is another highlight of Asus ROG Phone 2. The colours are vivid and bright, and remain consistent at various viewing angles. While the handset is primarily aimed at gamers, it will also be liked a lot by those who love watching videos. It is great for watching 4K and HDR content. We spent hours watching videos on it and never felt like keeping the phone down, because the experience was so immersive and captivating. Besides this, a feature that we found to useful is that one can choose which icons they want in the status bar.
It is also worth noticing that in the settings of the smartphone, you can choose between 60Hz, 90Hz, and 120Hz refresh rates for the display. However, the sunlight readability of the device could definitely be better. We didn’t find it easy to use the handset even for basic stuff under the direct sunlight. But then, rest everything about the screen of the Asus ROG Phone 2 is superb. We would still call it one among the device’s best features.
Asus ROG Phone 2 performance and cameras
Before speaking about the performance of the device, we’ll talk about the specifications of the Asus ROG Phone 2. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ SoC processor, the handset comes with up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. The smartphone runs ROG UI based on Android 9.0 Pie and houses a massive 6,000mAh battery that has support for 30W fast charging technology. The Asus ROG Phone 2 sports a dual rear camera setup that comprises of a 48MP primary sensor and a 13MP wide-angle sensor that offers a 125-degree field of view. For selfies and video calls, there is a 24MP front shooter. The mobile comes with an in-display fingerprint sensor and also has facial recognition.
Coming to the software of the Asus ROG phone 2, there are a number of customizations that Asus has made. To begin with, there are two themes that you can choose from: One is the ROG theme and the other one is closer to the regular Android theme found in most smartphones. Asus has also added a performance mode to the device called the X Mode. Although there isn’t too much bloatware in the device, you will find a few apps like Asus Data Transfer app and Armoury Crate besides the usual suite of Google apps. Asphalt 9: Legends was pre-installed too. One very useful feature for gamers is Game Genie. It enables the user to perform a number of functions like configuring AirTriggers, running live-streams on various social media platforms and lets you keep a track of useful information like framerate and system temperature in real-time. If you are a hard-core gamer, chances are there are a number of features of Game Genie that you will find useful.
Now, let’s talk about the performance of the smartphone. With Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 855+ SoC, one can rightly expect the handset to be an excellent performer. And we have to say that Asus ROG Phone 2 did meet our expectations. No matter how heavy our usage was, the handset could handle anything. With a refresh rate of 120Hz, the smartphone was super-quick in performing any and every function. The heaviest of apps launched instantly and no matter how many tasks we performed together, it was a cakewalk for the smartphone to handle it.
Needless to say, gaming is the best aspect of the smartphone. We have to say that it is definitely among the best smartphones that one can consider buying if gaming is a priority for them. We played numerous levels of heavy games like Asphalt 9: Legends on the device and the performance of Asus ROG Phone was simply flawless. Even if we played games for hours at a stretch, we noticed no lag in the performance of the device. While it did warm up a bit after prolonged gaming, it only took 5-10 minutes to get back to normal when we took a break.
As we mentioned earlier, the handset has a number of modes and features that are dedicated for gaming including the X Mode, Game Genie and Armoury Crate. On pressing a Red coloured icon on the Home Screen, you will be taken to Game Lobby. Here, you will have the option of enabling ‘No Calls’, ‘No Alerts’, ‘X Mode’ and ‘Clear Memory’. You can pick the ones that you like before you begin gaming. The Game Genie can be accessed here by swiping right from the top edge of the phone while you are in this section. It will show you shortcuts to perform various functions like ‘Speed Up’, ‘AirTriggers’, ‘Lock Touch’, ‘Record’ and more. There are a lot of features that you will find useful if you are a gamer. Like we said earlier, we played numerous levels of graphic-hungry games like Asphalt 9: Legends and we did not experience any lag even once. In fact, due to lack of calls and alerts in the mode, our experience was only enhanced.
Another aspect of the smartphone that is worth talking about is its 6,000mA battery. Even with very heavy usage involving hours of gaming, browsing social media apps, using the device for photography and navigation and watching shows on Netflix, the smartphone’s battery easily lasts a day and a half. Battery life is an aspect of the Asus ROG Phone 2 that you cannot be disappointed with no matter how heavy your usage is. With the 18W charger that we got with the handset, it took a little less than two hours to be charged from 0 to 100%.
The call quality of the device was good too. We didn’t encounter any problem with it during our time with the smartphone. We had no trouble receiving or making phone calls even from areas like basements.
Now, let’s move on to talk about the cameras of the Asus ROG Phone 2. The handset has a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor as its primary lens coupled with a 13MP wide-angle sensor. On the front, there is a 24MP selfie camera. The performance of the cameras of the smartphone, unlike most of its other aspects, was not very consistent.
Shot taken with primary camera
During the day, the images captured were very clear and projected accurate colours. They were even rich in details. We clicked a number of shots and we were happy with the images, particularly the ones taken from the primary camera. The ones taken from the wide-angle lens were good too, but obviously they were not as rich in detail as the ones taken from the 48MP primary lens. We even clicked some Portrait shots from the smartphone and were happy to see that we had to option of adjusting the level of blur in the images.
Shot taken with wide-angle lens
However, we cannot say that we were impressed by the low-light photography of the device. The images lacked clarity and were at times grainy too. However, enabling the Night mode did improve them.
Bokeh effect shot
Coming to the selfie camera, it also managed to do a good job in well-lit areas, but its performance in dimly lit areas wasn’t as good.
Verdict
To conclude, we would say that at a price of Rs 37,999 (and discount of additional 10% on various bank cards), Asus ROG Phone 2 is great buy. You would not regret buying this smartphone simply because it is such a good performer. It has an amazingly smooth performance and the battery lasts really long no matter how heavy the usage is.
The display is another aspect of the device that is very good. The only one aspect that doesn’t match up to the rest is the camera. Although in well-lit conditions it performs well, its performance in dimly-lit conditions wasn’t as great. But if you can live with that, we can’t recommend a better gaming smartphone to you. If you like gaming, Asus ROG Phone 2 is one of the best handsets we can suggest you to buy.
The demand for a good compact wireless laser printer is increasing. There are a number of companies getting into this ring as it caters to the masses. The latest one in the arena is HP with its Laser 108W wireless printer. We gave it a go and it did return satisfactory results. So let’s get to it and tell you all about the HP Laser 108W wireless printer.
First up let’s talk about its form and design. Out-of-the-box the printer is nothing unusual to look at, in fact the HP Laser 108W wireless printer looks very similar to the Xerox 3020 series of the laser printers. The size and button placements are also identical. Since we use the Xerox 3020 the comparison was easy for us. The HP Laser 108W wireless laser printer weighs 4.1Kg which makes it easy to move around if the need be. But one would not need to do that since it is a wireless printer with 178x215x331 (DxHxW) dimensions.
Dressed in grey and white, the top part of the HP Laser 108W wireless printer has two keys for powering on and WiFi. The front panel drops down where up to A4 size of paper can be loaded. So yes, the paper goes in from the bottom and comes out from the top. Since HP Laser 108W wireless laser printer is a black and white printer a BW toner cartridge goes inside it by lifting the top part of the printer. The rear has a USB port as well as the power port for connectivity.
Setting up the HP Laser 108W wireless printer was not a big task. With the help of the supplied CD we were able to set it up in 15 minutes and the step by step process in the installation menu was a good help to connect with WiFi as well. But here is something that this printer has that the Xerox does not. Since many users have important documents on their mobiles and tablets. These can be printed with the help of the HP Smart App. This enhances productivity so much.
So like any other printer, we put the HP Laser 108W wireless printer up to the test and found out that this printer is great in spurting out quick prints. While HP said it can do a maximum of 21 prints per minute, we were able to squeeze out about 18.5, which is still not bad considering the size of this printer. The prints came out nice with deep blacks and the text was crisp. Initial few prints had a little bit of bleeding, however after few prints that issue was not to be found.
The tray can hold up to 150 A4 size sheets, which is good for any small office or home office use. We gave the HP Smart app a go as well and it works on WiFi direct as well resulting in 18PPM. Overall, we found the printer to be very useful. The prints come out fast and one need not be a rocket scientist to operate it. 2.4GHz and 5GHz WiFi is supported and with the in-the-box initial cartridge users can get up to 500 pages. However, if you buy a new one from HP, that can print up to 1,000 pages. Which we felt were a bit less considering RICOH SP111 can give up to 2,000 pages in the introductory cartridge. But that does not come with wireless capabilities and is much bigger than HP. At a price of Rs 10,499, the HP Laser 108W wireless printer is a great printer to own for your home or small office needs.
Nubia has achieved some great things with its Red Magic series. Firstly, they have got the pricing right starting with the Nubia Red Magic 3 series. And now again they have hit the nail hard on its head with another good offering at the right price. Let’s take a look at the smartphone and its price.
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Nubia Red Magic 3S technical specifications
The smartphones features a 6.65-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with 1,080×2,340 pixels resolution. This supports a 90Hz refresh rate and aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The screen is not edge to edge and has a lot of fo chin and headroom on it. The touch display is protected by a 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass. Under the hood, this smartphone features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ chipset with clock speed up to 2.9GHz. It is combined with either 8GB or 12GB of RAM and storage size of up to 256GB is supported.
A massive 5,000 mAh battery comes inside of the Nubia Red Magic 3S, which can be fast-charged using the 27W fast charger. On the camera front, this gaming smartphone comes with a single 48MP Sony IMG586 sensor with aperture size of f/1.79 at the back. For selfies there a mono 16MP sensor on the front with an aperture size of f/2.0.
For gameplay, this smartphone has shoulder triggers and for security, it comes with a fingerprint scanner at the back. The futuristic-looking device has red accents all over its back with Reg Magic logo and also the branding of Nubia Red Magic 3S on a metal frame. The insides also have a fan, which liquid cools the system using two vents.
On the connectivity front, the Nubia Red Magic 3S has Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.0, 4G LTE and USB Type C charging port. Audio is supplied by twin front-firing speakers located on the top and bottom of the device. A 3.5mm audio port is also in the fray, which enables headphones to be attached to the system but are not supplied in the box. Android 9 Pie is the operating system on this device with a gaming mode option that can be triggered using a dedicated key located on the left of the smartphone.
Nubia RedMagic 3S Price and availability
The Nubia Red Magic 3S can be bought for Rs 35,999 for the 8GB RAM/128GB storage version and Rs 47,999 for the 12GB RAM/256GB storage variant. The colour options available here are Space Grey and the Red hue option is called Cyber Shade. The smartphone will go on sale on October 21 on Flipkart where no-cost EMI option and complete mobile protection scheme of Rs 499 can be availed.
We have been saying this since quite some time now that Motorola is also working on a foldable smartphone called Moto RAZR. It will be inspired from the old series of Moto RAZR which was a super hit feature phone in the American and Indian markets. There were some reports that said it will be a vertically flip/folding phone, much like its predecessor feature phone.
Motorola had confirmed earlier this year that it has been working on a foldable phone, but did not reveal any specifications or details about the handset. Some wireframes also came out which did show its vertical working capabilities somewhat similar to a flip phone. Motorola has now sent out invites for a November 13 event, which shows a very similar design to the old Moto RAZR. The teaser shows that the new foldable phone is shedding its old RAZR shell and a black exterior emerge out of it.
Some reports do say that this Motorola smartphone is going to be driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 CPU and will have 8GB of RAM inside. Storage is still unclear and the display size, folded and unfolded, is also not known. It could have an AMOLED panel. An Image that leaked on Weibo shows that the phones will have a notch on the top with a small panel at the bottom which puts the folding screen together. The price of the smartphone would be nowhere near the mid-segment of smartphones with some reports suggesting it can be over USD 1,500, which is roughly Rs 1,06,000 upwards.
It is also not revealed how many cameras would come on this Moto device and would it support a single SIM or will have dual SIM technology within. All the images and hush whispers got us excited and coming November the drapes would be taken off this smartphone. Keep a lookout here as we will bring you more on the Moto RAZR smartphones latest developments.
Asus is the first company to launch dual-screen laptops in the world, which was first showcased at Computex Taiwan. On Thursday, the company launched the Asus Zenbook Pro Duo and Zenbook Duo laptops in India. The pro model sports a 15-inch touchscreen with a 14-inch touch screenpad. Both these notebooks come with Intel Core 10th generation CPUs. Also, there is an SSD inside and the keyboards on them are backlit. With that, they also sport a trackpad that doubles up like a touch-sensitive Numpad. A stylus is accompanied by each of them called the Asus Pen. These laptops also support Face Unlock using the webcam on them.
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Asus Zenbook Pro Duo technical specifications and price
The Asus Zenbook Pro Duo comes with a 15.6-inch 4K OLED display on top, with a 14-inch touchscreen above the keyboard called the Asus Screenpad. Inside this laptop, there is an Intel Core i7 10th generation CPU. The higher model has the Intel Core i9 CPU inside. As for RAM and Storage, the Asus Zenbook Pro Duo comes with up to 32GB of RAM and up to 1TB of PCIe SSD. This is their top-of-the-line machine and for graphics, it features an NVIDIA RTX 2060 discreet graphics card. The price of the Asus Zenbook Pro Duo starts at Rs 209,990.
For connectivity this laptop has 2 USB 3.1 ports, WiFi 6. 1 thunderbolt 3, 1 HDMI and 1 Audio/MIC ports.
Asus Zenbook Duo technical specifications and price
The Asus Zenbook Duo features a 14-inch FHD LED display, which is non-touch. It comes with Intel Core i7 10th generation CPU, however, a lower Core i5 CPU version of the machine is also available. RAM on the Asus Zenbook Duo is up to 16GB and up to 1GB PCIe SSD is also available on this machine.
With the 14-inch display, a 12.6-inch Asus Screenpad is also available on the Asus Zenbook Duo that is touch-ready. For connectivity, this laptop has 3 USB ports, 1 HDMI port, 1 microSD card port and 1 Audio/Mic port along with Wi-Fi 6. The price of the Asus Zenbook Duo starts at Rs 89,990.
As the phones get smarter their shelf life becomes shorter. Why? Newer and better versions packed with intelligent features are available at the click of a button. By 2022 tech giants plan to launch transparent phones, mobiles that wrap around your wrists and cellular devices with cameras that can zoom 50 times optically. These will completely change the game, but till then we have to make do with the current set of phones that are a great, albeit a tad expensive gift. The only downside, the market is flooded with options in every size, colour and make. Here’s our round-up of the top five smartphones that are worth every last rupee.
Apple iPhone 11 Pro max (Rs 1,09,000 upwards): This is the hot-off-the-press Apple iPhone. Yes, it is the talk of the town and will be available in a plethora of colours. Apple has upped the game and got great new machinery under-the-hood that can put many to shame. Whether it’s the casual night out or an afternoon party you are going to, this smartphone is definitely a conversation starter. Apple iPhone 11 Pro max comes with 6.5-inch Super Retina touch screen, triple 12 MP rear cameras with night mode and Apple’s latest A13 Bionic chipset. In simple terms, this smartphone is built to perform. Available in different storage options, you can pick the one that suits you. In case you prefer a smaller screen, but the same level of power, you can go for iPhone 11 Pro that has a 5.8-inch display.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (Rs 89,999): If you are looking for an Android smartphone with extreme performance, great looks that will also help you in your business deals, then Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ is the perfect choice. It is the flagship phone by Samsung and comes with a stylus, also known as the S-Pen. The tech giant has built this smartphone to perfection, with a curved edge to edge touchscreen, silver trims and gradient back panels, which has a spectral effect on it. The large display measures 6.8-inches and is combined with latest Exynos 9825 chipset, 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. A lot of great things can be done with the S-pen as well, besides drawing and marking. Since it is Bluetooth enabled, you can use it as a remote control to operate the various camera and other functions from afar.
Motorola One Action (Rs 11,999): This is first of its kind smartphone where you can take landscape videos in portrait mode. Yes, you read that right, Moto One Action is built for videographers and YouTubers who want to take action video shots. It comes with 4GB of RAM and 128GB storage where you can store all your large video files. Also, the large 6.3-inch cinema vision touchscreen portrays very good colours and crisp text. The rear has a triple camera setup with 12MP+5MP+16MP sensors. The front has a punch hole selfie camera with a 12MP sensor inside. The whole system is built on Exynos 9609 chipset and has 3,500 mAh battery that lasts almost day.
Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Rs 73,900): Looking for a smartphone that can click exceptional selfies, along with a great multimedia experience and a long battery life? Then this is the smartphone you would want to pick up. Slated to get Android 10 OS in the coming months, the Samsung Galaxy S10+ hides an Exynos 9820 octa-core CPU with a clock speed of 2.73 GHz under a striking 6.4-inch super AMOLED display with dual front cameras. 8 gigs of RAM and 128GB storage to begin with will store all your lovely photos on it. If you need more space, you can add a microSD card in it up to 512GB.
Black Shark 2 (Rs 49,999): This here is a gaming beast. No matter which game you love, this smartphone is set to help you conquer it all. With whopping 12GB of RAM, built on the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset, Black Shark 2 is the perfect gaming smartphone for any type of mobile game. It not only looks good but plays well too. A 4,000 mAh battery gives it power, enabling it to stay alive for longer. This should be your weapon of choice for those evening PUBG parties or when you want to take your Ferrari out in Asphalt 9 Legends game. At the moment you can get it at a discount on e-commerce stores.
Vivo V17Pro (Rs 29,990): If you want a smartphone that not just takes great pictures from the rear cameras (48MP primary camera), but superb selfies from the front one, then our recommendation is Vivo V17Pro. It blew us away with its amazing camera performance (Both back and front) and video capturing capabilities. It is the first smartphone in India to sport a dual mechanically raising 32MP selfie cameras. Over that, it has a large 4,100 mAh battery, which will last you more than a day. Inside it has 8GB RAM and 128 storage, built on Qualcomm 675AIE Octa-Core CPU. Right now, there is an additional 5% off for HDFC and ICICI card customers that will bring the price down by another Rs 1,500.
Realme XT (Rs 16,999): Well as we say 64MP ka zamana hai (it’s the season of 64MP camera-driven smartphones), this is one of the best choices our there if you want exceptional pictures in a budget. The Realme XT comes with an array of 4 cameras at the back with the primary one sporting a 64MP sensor. Also, it has Qualcomm Snapdragon 712CPU, VOOC 3.0 flash charging, FHD+ 6.4-inch touchscreen with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on top of it. At this price, you also get 6GB RAM and 64GB storage inside with the option to expand the memory by up to 256GB using a microSD card.
Manu Kumar Jain and his team have been doing a great job at creating all the buzz around the launch of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro and Note 8. They have been on social media around the clock since the past couple of weeks and have done a very decent job for the launch. Finally, both the smartphones have been launched in the Indian market. Let’s take a look at both of them.
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro Technical specifications
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro sports a 6.53-inch FHD+ display featuring 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The resolution of the display which also has Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on it is 1080×2340 pixels. The new note comes with not a Snapdragon but a Mediatek Helio G90T CPU. For storage, there are options up to 128GB. Also, multiple RAM options are there up to 8GB. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro includes features like Game Turbo Mode 2.0, liquid cooling and splash resistance.
But the main USP of the smartphone is its rear camera setup. Here users get a 64MP primary camera, supported with an 8MP and FOV sensors. With that, a fourth 2MP macro sensor is also there. So in total 4 cameras are available on the rear panel. With that, the front camera has a 20-megapixel sensor with an aperture size of F/2.0. Connectivity features include Wi-Fi, dual NANO SIMs slots, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/A-GPS, USB Type-C and IR blaster. A 3.5mm audio port is also there. For battery, this one comes with a 4,500 mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. The fast charger is supplied in the box.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Technical Specifications
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset. For RAM and storage, it comes with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. This is expandable by up to 512GB using a microSD card. Coming over to its screen, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 features a 6.39-inch FHD+ display with 1080×2280 pixels resolution. As for the cameras, this one also has 4 cameras at the back. However here the primary camera has a 48MP sensor, with 8MP wide-angle sensor and twin 2MP sensors for depth addition, and macro shots. The front selfie snapper sports a 13MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro and Redmi Note 8 price and colour options
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro comes in three colour options – Gamma Green, Halo White and Shadow Black. While the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 comes in 4 colour options Moonlight White, Neptune Blue, Space Black and Purple variations.
The price of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro 6GB RAM+64GB storage model is Rs 14,999. While 6GB RAM+128GB storage version can be bought for Rs 15,999 and the 8GB RAM+128GB storage model of Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro can be picked for Rs 17,999.
The Redmi Note 8 can be bought for Rs 9,999 (4GB + 64GB) model and Rs 12,999 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage version.
At its Pixel 4 launch event, there are a number of other products and services that Google has unveiled including the Pixel Buds, Nest Mini and more. Here’s a brief look at them:
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Pixel Buds
The new Pixel Buds are truly wireless headphones by the company and they will be launched next year at a price of $179 (approximately Rs 12,750.) According to Google, the Pixel Buds come with noise isolation. As far as the battery goes, they will last five hours on a single charge and up to 24 hours when used with a charging case. They are also sweat and water resistant and have support for Google Assistant.
Pixelbook Go
The new Chrome OS laptop by Google – called the Pixelbook Go – will be available in Just Black and Not Pink colours. The starting price of the Pixelbook Go laptop is $649. While the base variant of the laptop will come with Intel Core m3 processors, the higher-end model will have the Intel Core i7 processor. The device has a 13.3-inch display and can deliver up to 12 hours of battery life. The Made by Google laptop will be available in 8GB RAM and 16GB RAM options clubbed with up to 256GB of internal storage.
Google Nest Mini
Google has also expanded its lineup of Nest smart home devices. The Google Nest Mini is among the new products in the range and it costs $49. The company has added the option of wall-mounting to the device and it now comes with three microphones. The Nest Mini also has a feature that can be used to call people inside the house.
Nest Aware
At the event, Google also announced the home pricing model for its subscription service for Nest cameras: Nest Aware. You can either get the $6 plan that will last you a month and will provide a 30-day event video history or the $12 plan that has the same validity but offers a 60-day event history. Both the plans are valid for all the Nest cameras in the house.
Nest Wi-Fi
Nest Wi-Fi is the new version of Google’s router. According to the company, the Nest Wi-Fi Router and Point have the capability to cover 85% of all the homes in the United States. It also has support for Google Assistant and comes with a speaker built-in. The Nest Wi-Fi 2 will be available starting November 4 at a starting price of $269.
Technology giant Google has today launched its upgrade lineup of Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL smartphones. The company has added a number of software upgrades to its new smartphones. To begin with, they are the first ever Made by Google smartphones to come with dual rear cameras and that too in a square camera bump. Other than this, they come with the latest Google Assistant and have some upgraded features in their cameras aimed at photography enthusiasts. If you have been planning to but a Pixel smartphone, it is very natural for you to compare the latest Pixel 4 smartphone to the Pixel 3 that was launched by the company last year. Here, we have compared the latest Pixel 4 smartphone with last year’s Pixel 3 so that you can read the specifications of both and decide which among the two handsets is better for you. Take a look:
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Display
Google Pixel 4: 5.7-inch full-HD+ OLED Smooth display with a refresh rate of 90Hz.
Google Pixel 3: 5.5-inch full-HD+ flexible OLED display that has an aspect ratio of 18:9.
In terms of display, Google Pixel 4 will offer you marginally higher real estate. However, that is not what really sets the two apart since the difference is very negligible. The real difference between the two devices is that Pixel 4 automatically adjusts the refresh rate of its display from 90Hz to 60Hz in order to optimize the battery.
Google Pixel 3: Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC that has been used in the Pixel 4 is among the latest and the most powerful chipsets that are available right now. However, we should also mention that Google Pixel 3’s Snapdragon 845 SoC also promises a very smooth performance.
RAM and storage
Google Pixel 4: 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.
Google Pixel 3: 4GB RAM, 64GB and 128GB storage models.
Google Pixel 3: Android 9.0 Pie out of the box. Was later upgraded to Android 10.
Primary cameras
Google Pixel 4: 12MP primary lens and a 16MP telephoto portrait sensor with 2x zoom.
Google Pixel 3: 12.2MP dual-pixel rear camera with an f/1.8 lens.
The Pixel 4 is the first ever Made by Google smartphone to come with a dual rear camera setup. This is one among the key differences between the two handsets. Besides this, Google has also added a number of software upgrades to its camera app.
Selfie camera
Google Pixel 4: An 8MP selfie camera with 1080p video resolution.
Google Pixel 3: An 8MP wide-angle lens with f/2.2 aperture along with 8MP lens.
Battery
Google Pixel 4: 2,800 mAh
Google Pixel 3: 2,915mAh
Surprisingly, the battery of the latest Pixel smartphone is smaller than that of the cell that was used in its predecessor. If battery is one of the aspects that concern you, you may want to choose the latter.
California based technology giant Google has today taken wraps off its 2019 flagship smartphones: Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL. As always, the handsets are packed with powerful specifications and have a number of nifty features aimed at those who love photography. Here’s a look at the pricing details, availability, and specifications of the latest Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4XL smartphones:
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Google Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL price and availability
The Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL smartphones are available in three new colour options: White, Black and an Orange coloured variant that will only be available for a limited period of time. While the pre-orders of both the smartphones start today in the United States, the shipping will begin on October 24. The price of the regular Pixel 4 smartphone starts at $799.
Google Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL specifications
As always, Google has packed its Pixel smartphones with the top-notch specifications and some very interesting camera features. Google Pixel 4 has a 5.7-inch full-HD+ OLED Smooth display that comes with a refresh rate of 90Hz. Sometimes, the refresh rate automatically adjusts to 60Hz in order to optimize the battery life of the device. The Pixel 4 XL, on the other hand, comes with a 6.3-inch Quad HD display.
It is worth noticing that Pixel 4’s top bezel has a number of sensors including a new feature called the Motion Sense. With this, users will be able to control the Pixel 4 smartphone using hand gestures without even touching the device. The company says that it has used its Project Soli technology to achieve this. Motion Sense will enable users to perform various actions like decline an incoming call or change songs on their handset just by waving their hand close to the display of the Pixel 4 smartphone.
Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL smartphones are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC, which is one among the most powerful chipsets in the market and promise a very smooth performance. The handsets come with up to 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.
For imaging duties, the devices sport a dual rear camera setup with a 12MP primary lens and a 16MP telephoto portrait sensor that offers a 2x zoom by using optical as well as digital focus. On the front, there is an 8MP selfie camera that has support for 1080p video resolution and facial unlock.
Besides this, it is also worth noticing that Google has also added new software upgrades to some of its existing modes. For instance, the popular Night Sight mode that Google introduced last year has now got a long-exposure astrophotography feature.
Other than this, the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL smartphones also come with a new Recorder app that transcribes whatever the user is saying to Google’s speech recognition software. According to the company, this process is limited to the device itself and the smartphones do not require the help of the cloud to do this.
Fitbit has some of the best-looking premium activity trackers and smartwatches. Expanding its fitness smartwatch series in India, the company has introduced a Fitbit Versa 2 smartwatch here. The main USP of the smartwatch is that it is voice-enabled. This means you can reply to texts and messages using your voice. Also, it comes with onboard Alexa service, which will read you the daily news, can put bedtime reminders and more.
The Fitbit Versa 2 is available at Rs 20,999 and will sell starting today in India. One can purchase the smartwatch at offline retailers such as Reliance Digital, Chroma and Landmark. Amazon India is the smartwatches official online partner of this smartwatch.
Fitbit Versa 2 comes with advanced sleep features for users that will enable them to understand their sleep patterns better. Features such as Sleep Score have been introduced, where the smartwatch will display a nightly score according to the user’s sleep, heart rate, restlessness, awake time etc. Another feature added to Fitbit Versa 2, which soon will be available in the rest of the Fitbit watches is Smart Wake. Here the smartwatch will wake you up at an optimal time so that you feel refreshed. It has a heart rate monitor and can last for more than 5 days after a single charge. It comes with LED touch screen on the front with a settings button on the side.
A sleep mode is also added to the watch that will disable all notifications and the watch does not disturb you when you are busy. The Fitbit Versa 2 is available in various case combinations such as petal with capper rose, black with carbon case and stone with mist grey case. Accessories and straps of the Fitbit Versa 2 range between Rs 2,999 and Rs 3,499. A special edition of the smartwatch is also available that can be picked up at Rs 22,999.
With that, the company has also launched Fitbit premium services for its users. It is a paid subscription service for Fitbit users who want to unlock premium app data for a more personalised experience. The premium service leverages over 10 years of insights accumulated by Fitbit. Premium service by Fitbit contains 9 guided health and fitness programs that help to get you additional sleep, wake up energised, increase your activity, manage nutrition and create healthy habits. Daily tips and tricks, structured workout plans, relaxation tools, recipe suggestions and educational content is also part of the package. More features will be added to the premium package for the user soon.
The Fitbit premium service can be bought for Rs 819 per month or at an annual subscription price of Rs 6,999.
As a first, Google has already revealed what its new smartphones series will have inside and outside. Many details of the Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL have already come to light including its design aspects by the company. Today the company will finally reveal the smartphone series at an event in New York. This event is slated to take place at 7:30 PM IST. With the Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL the company might also reveal a new version of the Google Nest Wi-Fi, a fresh Pixelbook and an upgraded Google Home Mini speaker.
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Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL: How to watch livestream
As said the Google Pixel 4 series live event will be held in New York. The live stream of the event can be watched on Google’s official YouTube channel, which will begin at 10 AM EST local time. Which converts to 7:30 PM India time. For your convenience, we have embedded the live stream link below and you can watch it here.
Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL expected price and colours
From the past leaks, we know there are going to be a flurry of colours in which Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL will be available. These will include Sky Blue, Really Yellow. Clearly White, Just Black and a new option ‘Oh So Orange’ along with Maybe Pink. As per a leak, the prices of the Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL have been put at CAD 1,049.95 (Rs 56,500 approx) for the 64GB Pixel 4, CAD 1,199.95 (Rs 64,500 approx) for the Pixel 4 128 GB. Whereas, the elder sibling (Pixel 4 XL) can be bought at CAD 1,199.95 (Rs 64,500 approx) for 64GB version and CAD 1395.95 (Rs 72,800 approx) for the 128 GB variant. Please note here, the exact Indian price of the mobiles will be showcased right after the launch of the smartphones so stay with us as we bring that to you.
Google Pixel series technical specifications
If we go by past leaks and reports which we featured on Gadget Bridge, there will be numerous upgrades seen in both the Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL mobiles. To begin with, the use of hand gestures to operate the smartphones will be one major attraction. Inside, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset will debut and both are expected to come with 6GB RAM variants. The Pixel 4 will sport a screen of 5.7-inches (FHD+ OLED) and Pixel 4XL will come with a screen size of 6.3-inches (QHD+ OLED). Both will have 90Hz refresh rate. Which means these support 90 frames per second.
As far as cameras are concerned the Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL will sport 12MP + 16MP cameras at the back and 8MP camera on the front. Again, stating that higher megapixel is not everything. As we have seen on the new iPhones, which are beating 48MP cameras on our tests. 4K video recording will be native to these devices and also things like face ID and improved Google assistant will make their way to them. The Pixel 4 might sport a 3,000 mAh battery while the pixel 4 XL will come with 3,700 mAh battery.
Fortnite is one of the highest played online multiplayer battle royal game around the globe. Recently, many are wondering why the game has evaporated into a black hole and all the gamers see on-screen is just that, besides few small other things. Fret not because that has been done intentionally by the game developers.
This marks the end of the last map and season of Fortnite, and the game makers (Epic Games) are ready to introduce a new Season 11, which many are saying is going to be bigger and better than before. This has been done to create extreme hype amongst gamers and an absence of the game/map for some time will keep things on the edge, many feel.
Epic games have called the phenomena ‘The End’ where the event marks the end of the 10th season and one will soon be able to play the season 11 of Fortnite. A lot of gamers were online when the event happened. They saw a series of in-game meteor showers, which seems to be destroying the virtual world, thus ‘The End’. After that, all was sucked into a black hole and only the black hole screen appears thereafter. This black hole is also available and can be watched on the live stream of the game on Fornite’s official twitter page.
It is still unclear when the new map of Fornite will come to life. So, if you want to play Fortnite today or maybe tomorrow, you would need to wait. Till then the game developers have added a mini-game in its place, which can be accessed using the following code.
With this, the game players will be able to get to Space Invaders: Esque that is a mini-game involving Pizzas and Hamburgers. Hopefully, the new map will be available in the next 24-48 hours. And yes it will be a fresh new map to play and not an upgrade to the old one.
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