Samsung Galaxy A50s Review: Shines like a prism

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Samsung Galaxy A50s Review: Shines like a prism

This year Samsung has launched so many devices in the market and especially it has expanded it’s A series of smartphones. Best known for premium smartphones the company too offers many devices under budget segment, for instance, Galaxy A and J series. The South Korean smartphone company recently launched Samsung Galaxy A50s in India. The price of the smartphone starts at Rs 22,999 and is available via all the leading online stores and offline retailers across the country.

The Samsung Galaxy A50s is an upgraded version of Galaxy A50 that was launched a few months ago. If you are planning to buy this smartphone, as Diwali is just around the corner, then you must read our review of the Samsung Galaxy A50s.

Design and Display

As we already mentioned earlier that Samsung launched Galaxy A50 earlier this year. The successor, Galaxy A50s, comes with a 6.4-inch display. It has a slim bezel, but a visible chin and a teardrop notch on the top of the screen housing a selfie camera. And when you flip it you will become aware of the prism-like effects refracting the light off the back panel. For the review, we got the Prism Crush White variant that made it appear awfully gorgeous.

The company has used plastic-like material which is lighter in the hand. However, it is more prone to fingerprints and scratches. We would suggest you to use the clear case to protect the Samsung Galaxy A50s from scratches that comes along with the phone inside the box.

Besides this, the smartphone has curved edges and the back panel has the same design concept, which we saw on its predecessor. On the back panel, you will also see the triple camera set up vertically placed in a module on the top left corner and an LED flashlight underneath it. At the center, you will see a Samsung logo.

On the right edge of the smartphone, there is a volume rocker key and below it you can find the power button. Despite having a large screen the buttons were easily accessible even if the user has small hands. While on the left there is a dual SIM tray.

At the bottom edge, the Samsung Galaxy A50s handset has a USB Type-C charging port, a 3.5mm headphone jack and a speaker grille.

Looking at the front we felt that Galaxy A50s display is identical to its predecessor with exactly the same size screen as well as panel type. We should point out that Galaxy A50 also has the same Infinity-U shaped notch on its display. All in all, Samsung Galaxy A50s looks contemporary.

Moving on to the display, the Samsung Galaxy A50s features a 6.4-inch full-HD+ (1,080×2,340 pixels) Infinity-U Super AMOLED display. The display seems sharp and bright serving our needs while watching a movie or checking out our Instagram feeds thanks to the bezel-less design. And the blue light filter feature was really helpful while viewing the phone during dark conditions. The readability of the device under bright sunlight was good enough we did not face any difficulty using the phone under the sunlight.

Performance and Cameras

Samsung Galaxy A50s draws the power from the octa-core Exynos 9611 SoC processor clubbed with 6GB of RAM along with 128GB of internal storage. In case you need more storage space then you can expand the memory with the help of a microSD card up to 512GB. The smartphone runs on Android 9 Pie with One UI on top that is the best part of it, because it has all the features which a flagship phone has and we did not come across any lags during the review.

However, one thing that was really bothersome is its fingerprint sensor which at times took a wee bit extra time to unlock. We used the face unlock option in its place were much happier.

Like most Samsung smartphones, pressing the power button for long will activate the Bixby and to shut down the device there is a dedicated power off button inside the quick toggle else you can also switch it off by long-pressing the power off and volume down button. There is also an edge panel on the right side of the display which appears when swiped inwards. The Edge contains apps that are used the most or you can create shortcuts to access specific functions, keep your favorite contacts and more. You can also use two apps at the same time with the use of the app pair.

Now we already know that it is powered by Exynos 9611 SoC processor that allows you to play PUBG in HDR mode. But we recommend you to play the game in HD mode rather than HDR mode for the better lag-free gaming experience. In Samsung Galaxy A50swe also get game booster options that are of assistance while playing games.

Below are a few benchmark results of the Samsung Galaxy A50s:

AnTuTu 3DBench: 139,198

Geekbench 5: 351 single-core score and 1221 multi-core CPU score

Until now we did not experience any problem related to the performance of the smartphone. We have earlier reviewed the Samsung Galaxy A50 so we can assure you performance-wise the successor is better than its predecessor. The smartphone comes with a battery capacity of 4000mAh, which offers a battery life of more than one day.

 

Inside the box of Samsung Galaxy A50s, you get a 10W charger and a USB Type-C cable. Together it takes the device more than two hours to fully charge. During the test, we streamed videos, played music, clicked pictures as well as surfed the internet and the battery lasted the whole day, but it needed to be charged before going to the bed.

These days every other smartphone comes with a 48-megapixel camera, which can be found in Samsung Galaxy A50s also. But first, take a look at what it has to offer. Galaxy A50s comes with an array of triple rear camera set up consisting of a 48-megapixel primary shooter with f/2.0 aperture along with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle shooter and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. For selfies, it includes a 32-megapixel front camera with an f/2.0 aperture.

The camera app comes with an array of features such as Food, as the name suggests if you love clicking pictures of your food to post it on your social media the phone has this dedicated feature. There is a night mode for clicking pictures under dark conditions. Panorama, Pro mode is also included plus there is a Live focus mode for clicking portraits. For video recording, there is a slow-motion mode, super slow motion and Hyper lapse mode. You can also record the videos in 4K. But while recording the videos in 4K you have to keep your hands still or shakes will appear in the final cut.

Ultra-Wide Mode
Normal Mode

 

The images delivered by the Samsung Galaxy A50s were of good quality. During the daytime and good light conditions, the images were sharp as well as vibrant. Here we would like to mention that all the pictures taken from the phone look really good but the real output is shown on a laptop. Honestly speaking we were not satisfied with the performance it showed there, the pictures definitely could have been better especially in low light conditions.

 

Night Mode
Normal Mode

The portrait mode in the Samsung Galaxy A50s uses the depth camera, which adds a blur around the subject. You can also adjust the blur effect within the app while clicking the picture, too. This adjustment can also be done after you have already taken the shot, now that is neat.

Most of us love taking selfies to upload it on our social media profiles. Earlier the Galaxy A50 had a 25-megapixel camera but in the upgraded version there is a 32-megapixel selfie camera on the Samsung Galaxy A50s. We took lots of selfies in normal mode and Live Focus mode as well. We were happy with the performance of the selfie camera when the pictures were taken in normal mode but not so much when taken in Live Focus mode. We have seen better from some of its competition.

Verdict

Samsung Galaxy A50s comes with a price tag of Rs 22,999 for the 4GB RAM variant and Rs 24,999 for the 6GB RAM. Both the variants offer 128GB of internal memory, which can be expanded up to 512GB using a microSD card. In terms of looks, display, battery life and performance the phone is enterprising contenders. The Samsung Galaxy A50s is sleek, light in weight and has everything to offer at this price range.

But the camera quality could have been better especially when the pictures taken during low light situations and the portraits also. The device doesn’t do justice to the price if you are just looking for great imagery.  For everything else, it is a very good buy.

Pros

Good display

Decent battery

Excellent design

Cons

Cameras could be better

Price could be slightly less

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Realme X2 Pro to debut with dual stereo speakers powered by Dolby Atmos

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Realme X2 Pro to debut with dual stereo speakers powered by Dolby Atmos

Realme X2 Pro is set to arrive with dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos. The Chinese smartphone company has revealed via its official European Twitter account. The upcoming smartphone will also be offering Certified Hi-Res Sound. Previously, the smartphone was also teased by the company on its European website revealing few of its specifications. As per the listing, the smartphone will come with improved macro and portrait photography features and 50W VOOC charging support.

Realme took to Twitter to reveal that its yet to be unveiled smartphone Realme X2 Pro will feature dual stereo speakers along with Dolby Atmos surround sound technology offering certified Hi-Res sound quality.

The tweet reads,” You don’t need headphones to hear the best sound quality with your realme X2 Pro. Our best smartphone will allow you to enjoy an immersive experience thanks to Dual Stereo Speakers with Dolby Atmos and Certified Hi-Res Sound”

Besides this, the company recently listed the smartphone on its European website. As per the listing, the smartphone will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ SoC processor.

Reame X2 Pro will be a gaming-focused smartphone. The upcoming device will debut with a 90Hz Fluid Display. Apart from that the product page also revealed that X2 Pro will be featuring a quad rear camera set up that we have already seen on its predecessor – the Realme X2. The camera set up will include a 64-megapixel primary sensor assisted by a secondary sensor with an ultra-wide-angle 115-degree lens. There will also be a Super Macro lens with 2.5 centimeters of focal length along with a Portrait lens. The quad-camera set up will be supported by a 20x hybrid zoom similar to the Oppo Reno 2.

Previously the company also tweeted that Realme X2 Pro will be supported by 50W SuperVOOC Flash Charge technology identical to the Oppo R17 Pro. It is expected that the phone will be launched in the European market first along with a number of countries in Asia. Until now the company has not revealed any launch date, as the teasers and rumours are picking up the pace we hope the company will reveal it soon.

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Google Pixel 4 pricing leaked ahead of the October 15 launch event

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Google Pixel 4 pricing leaked ahead of the October 15 launch event

Samsung and Apple recently launched their most premium smartphones. Now the software technology giant Google is gearing up to introduce its Pixel 4 series before the world. Based on rumours and leaks we now already know the blueprint of the Google Pixel 4 smartphones and also its specifications. In the latest development, the prices of the upcoming smartphones by Google have been leaked on the web.

The Mountain View-based company, Google, will unveil the new Pixel 4 series at a dedicated event to be hosted in New York on October 15. Ahead of its official launch, the pricing of the latest Pixel phones have been revealed by a tipster Evan Blass. According to the tipster the prices of the phones have been leaked in Canada. He also revealed the price of the devices via a tweet.

As per his tweet, the new Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4XL will be introduced in 64GB and 128GB of internal storage variants. The 64GB variant of Google Pixel 4 will carry a price tag of CAD 1049.95 which translates to about Rs 55,800 as per Indian currency whereas the 128GB storage option will arrive with a price tag of CAD 1199.95 that is approximately Rs 63,800.

As per the Canadian pricing, the Google Pixel 4 XL’s 64GB price will be similar to its younger sibling’s 128GB storage variant, which is CAD 1199.95. The 128GB storage variant will cost CAD 1359.95 which translated to Rs 72,300 according to the Indian currency. The leaked Canadian price points out that the new Google Pixel 4 series price will be on the higher side this year when compared to last year’s pricing.

At present, Google Pixel 3 that was launched last year retails at Rs 49,999 for the base variant and the upper variant is sold at Rs 58,999 while the 64GB of the Pixel 3 XL comes at Rs 54,999 and the 128GB storage model can be purchased at Rs 65,999.

As per reports and leaks the upcoming Google Pixel 4 is expected to feature a 5.7-inch 90Hz full HD+ OLED display whereas the Pixel 4XL will carry a 6.3-inch 90Hz QHD 1,440p+ OLED display. The reports suggest that the models of the Pixel 4 series will be housing a battery capacity of 2,800mAh and 3,700mAh respectively. Both the devices will be powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor.

Google Pixel 4 will reportedly arrive with a 12-megapixel primary sensor and a 16-megapixel telephoto lens. The rumours also suggest that the phone will come with an “astrophotography” camera mode for night sky photography. In the past, we have seen exceptional picture quality from Google Smartphones, will they better themselves this time? We will come to know about the upcoming Google event on Oct 15. Stay tuned to Gadget Bridge as we will bring you the latest Google Pixel phones updates as they break.

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Now cheating in PUBG Mobile game is prohibited, will be banned for 10 years if found guilty

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Now cheating in PUBG Mobile game is prohibited, will be banned for 10 years if found guilty

These days many people are relying on deceitful tactics to the point they win PUBG Mobile gameplay. Using unfair means to win a game has now taken a serious form which gives the players in online multiplayer games and single-player modes the new edge. This is considered to be immoral and harshly condemned by the ones who believe in fair play. So to curb cheating, the developers of the PUBG Mobile game have taken a serious note on criticism with regard to the players who are using unfair means to win the game.

To prohibit cheating the company has announced that those gamers who are found cheating within the game will be banned for a period of 10 years. This move up to a great extent will stop the gamers from violating the gaming standards of the PUBG Mobile and will also ensure a fun as well as fair gameplay.

“We have always strived to deliver a gaming environment that is fair and enjoyable for each and every player and prevent cheating. We take this issue very seriously; as such, each account in violation has received a 10-year ban. We would like to remind all players about the importance of fair play, and thank you for keeping PUBG MOBILE fair and fun.”

Players using the unauthorised third-party apps or hacks cause fair players to lose the game. Now the players can also get an option to report to the company if they have doubt on other players are cheating using the in-game reporting system. This will send a notification to the responsible team who will ensure that strict action is taken also publishing the IDs of confirmed cheaters. The company has been addressing this behavior of gamers on a monthly basis who are violating the rules of the games. To ensure a fair gaming environment for the first time the company had issued a 10-year ban to over 3500 players in September alone.

“If you suspect that a player is cheating or using an unauthorized 3rd party app to dishonestly assist their gameplay in a match, please use the in-game reporting system to notify us. We investigate all such reports thoroughly and you will be informed of the findings. We will continue to enforce stringent discipline against cheaters and publish the IDs of confirmed cheaters.”

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Call of Duty: Mobile crossed 35 million downloads, maximum downloads come from India

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Call of Duty: Mobile crossed 35 million downloads, maximum downloads come from India

Call of Duty: Mobile developed by Tencent Games was launched on October 1. The new mobile game has surpassed 35 million downloads on both iOS and Android stores. This is more than any other mobile game on the App Store and Google Play. Apart from that, this free-to-play first-person shooter game has achieved the number one position on App store based on downloads since its launch in more than 100 countries across the globe.

Tencent Holdings’ Call of Duty: Mobile managed to attract 35 million games from the day of its launch becoming the highest-profile game developed by Tencent Games who also developed another popular mobile game — PUBG Mobile.

As said, the game was launched on October 1st across the world on Google Play and App Store. The game is available everywhere except Mainland China, Vietnam and Belgium. The game was announced by Activision earlier this year and then they collaborated with Tencent Games to produce Call of Duty: Mobile.

“The response from fans across both Android and iOS has been amazing. Already, Call of Duty: Mobile has surpassed 35 million downloads on its way to becoming the #1 ranked iOS app in downloads overall, not only among games but also among all apps, in 100 countries and regions,” stated Rob Kostich, president, Activision. “This is an incredibly fun experience, and we’re only getting started. Congratulations to the teams at Activision and at our partner Tencent’s TiMi Studios for making such a great game for players. And special thanks to our fans for their continued support. There is a ton more to look forward to as we release more content and updates” stated the company.

For the unknown, Call of Duty: Mobile is a free-to-play first-person shooter game on mobile that brings new maps, competitive modes, iconic characters and signature weapons and will also include Battle Royale mode and 100 players on the map. Inspired by graphics of the PC game, it has fast become a hot favourite amongst mobile gamers.

As per a report, India contributed approximately 14% — largest number of game downloads, followed by the United States with 9% of installs. According to Sensor Tower, a market analyst,  Call of Duty: Mobile has already earned $2 million so far.

The company is now gearing up to launch its next on-mobile entry in the series Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, which will go live from October 5 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC.

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BSNL joined hands with Paytm to provide public WiFi connectivity to its users

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BSNL joined hands with Paytm to provide public WiFi connectivity to its users

The war of the telecom companies continues. In order to lure its subscribers, the government-run telecom company BSNL collaborated with Paytm to provide its users in locating public WIFI hotspots near their current location. Paytm will notify its users about the availability of the BSNL Wi-Fi hotspot near their area along with the option to opt for a new plan and data usage.

These days every other consumer is using the Paytm app for digital payment. The state-run company BSNL took advantage of the popularity of the app collaborated with it to facilitate its users about the smart WiFi onboarding feature in India.

As per BSNL, from now onwards, consumers purchasing a Wifi plan will be notified by the Paytm app to gain accessibility to BSNL WiFi zones in their area. The Paytm users will get a notification on their device, which will allow them to know available public WiFi zones when the user enters a location where BSNL WiFi is being served. Tapping on the notification will allow them to log in by providing their information if they have purchased the wifi Plan else they buy a suitable plan for using over the WiFi and pay using their Paytm app.

After this, the WiFi will be activated on their number. Using the Paytm app the user can also keep a check on the data usage so that it is not exhausted. Plus the app will also allow them to check the validity of the plan.

Until now the BSNL has not revealed their WiFi plans but the users will be able to select the plans as per their requirement using the Paytm app and purchasing it through UPI, Paytm Wallet and other available payment gateways. Here we would like to mention that BSNL covers all the massive public places where it is facilitating Wi-Fi networks across India. It covers over 30,000 WIFI hotspots zones in India, to be exact.

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Samsung Galaxy A20s with triple rear cameras introduced in India

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Samsung Galaxy A20s with triple rear cameras introduced in India

Samsung has really upped its game in 2019. Today the South Korean company announced the launch of its new smartphone in India. Samsung Galaxy A20s with Infinity-V display has now been launched in the country. The smartphone is the upgraded variant of the Samsung Galaxy A20, which was launched by the company in the country a few months ago. The smartphone will join the family of Galaxy A50s and Galaxy A30s, which were launched by the company last month. The key specification of the Galaxy A20s includes triple rear cameras, 6.5-inch HD+ Infinity V Display and 15W fast charging.

Samsung Galaxy A20s Price and Availability

Galaxy A20s has been launched in India in two storage variants 3GB of RAM with 32GB of internal storage and 4GB of RAM with 64GB of internal storage. The price for the base variant is kept at Rs 11,999 while the 4GB RAM with 64GB storage option will come with a price tag of Rs 13,999. The smartphone will be available in three colours options Green, Blue and Black. The Samsung Galaxy A20s can be purchased via Samsung e-Store, Samsung Opera House, leading e-commerce platforms as well as offline retail stores across the country.

Samsung Galaxy A20s with triple rear cameras introduced in India

Samsung Galaxy A20s Specifications

Samsung Galaxy A20s comes with a 6.5-inch HD+ (720×1,560 pixels) Infinity-V display. Under the hood, there is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 Octa-Core processor clocked at 1.8GHz paired with 3GB of RAM along with 32GB of internal storage option, which can be expanded via microSD card up to 512GB. The new smartphone runs on Android 9 Pie skinned with One UI on top.

In terms of camera capabilities, Galaxy A20s features a triple rear camera setup that includes a 13-megapixel primary camera with an f/1.8 aperture lens, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera lens with an f/2.2 aperture and a 120-degree field of view lastly a 5-megapixel depth camera with f/2.2 aperture. On the front, there is an 8-megapixel selfie camera with an f/2.0 aperture.

The device comes with a rear fingerprint sensor and face recognition sensor onboard. On the part of connectivity, Samsung Galaxy A20s includes 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS/ A-GPS, Bluetooth v4.2, USB Type-C as well as a 3.5mm headphone jack. The handset draws the power from a battery with the capacity of a 4,000mAh with 15W fast charging support.

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Facebook launched new standalone app Threads for Instagram

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Facebook launched new standalone app Threads for Instagram

Social media giant Facebook announced the launch of a new companion app for Instagram. The company introduced an application called ‘Threads’ that will let the users share their personal pictures, status, current location and battery life with their close friends on Instagram. A few months ago we reported that Facebook is working on a new app that will encourage close sharing between users with text, photos as well as videos with the use of Instagram’s original tools.

In the past, Facebook made several efforts to make visual sharing on Instagram by launching a standalone messaging app ‘Direct’, but it was put down later on. Now again it has introduced Threads standalone app to allow the users to share photos, videos, messages, Stories and more with your Instagram close friends list.

“Last year, we introduced Close Friends for sharing more personal moments with a select group of people you choose. Now, you can use Threads to message those people on your Instagram close friends list and you’ll have a dedicated inbox and notifications just for them. You can customize the list as per you your preference when you download the app. Only those people will be able to message you who you choose to put on your list” said the company.

The new app will allow you to share your pictures or videos with the people you are close to quickly on Instagram. The app opens it right away to the camera so that you can add shortcuts to it.

Now you can share your status only with friends you wish to. The app allows you to choose from suggested status like ‘studying’, create your own ‘Procrastinating’ or else turn on Auto Status like ‘On the move’. This can only be viewed by your close friends. “Status was created with your privacy in mind – you control whether you share your status and with whom.” The Auto message will require your location so you need to turn on your location service, for instance, the Auto Status “At a cafe” is set when you’re at a coffee shop, but the name of the café or address it will not be shared.

“Auto Status will not share your precise location with your friends, and when Threads sends location information to our server to look up locations, it’s not stored there – this information is only stored on your device for a limited time. It is also deleted if you remove Threads” as further stated by the company.

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Apple increased the production of iPhone 11 by 10 percent to cope with demand

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Apple increased the production of iPhone 11 by 10 percent to cope with demand

Cupertino-based technology giant Apple has increased the production of its newly launched smartphone iPhone 11 by up to 10%. According to a report by Nikkei Asian Review, the company has raised the production of devices by 8 million units resulting in better-than-expected demand.

According to a Japanese online portal Nikkei Asian, the biggest reason behind the increased in the productivity of the iPhone 11 is the new marketing strategy of Apple CEO Tim Cook of tempting more budget-conscious consumers by offering them cheaper models.

The production increase of between 7 million and 8 million units is similar to total annual phone shipments this year by Apple’s rival Google in its home market.

The report said “This autumn is so far much busier than we expected. Previously, Apple was quite conservative about placing orders,” which were less than for last year’s new iPhone. “After the increase, prepared production volume for the iPhone 11 series will be higher compared to last year,”

Earlier in September Apple launched its three new iPhone models — the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max. The company for the first time introduced its new devices at a reduced price due to last year’s disappointing results in Apple’s slow sale.

Keeping the price factor in mind, Cook’s new budget-conscious strategy came to its rescue. In the past, the CEO also accepted that due to the high price Apple faced slow sales, especially in emerging markets. Recently to a German newspaper, Bild, Cook expressed his excitement over the iPhone 11 launch and that its sales had enjoyed a “very strong start.”

“One factor that may have helped boost demand temporarily is that Apple’s iPhone 11 is still produced in China, and Washington has temporarily postponed a planned 10% tariff on China-made electronic imports. The delay in the tariff hike, from September to December 15, will help demand during the Thanksgiving and Christmas shopping seasons. Donald Trump has hardened his posture on trade talks with China, saying in September he did not want an interim truce.”

The report also mentioned that the suppliers remain cautious and said they were concerned that the higher level of orders would not be sustained.

“Demand is good for now. But we have to be careful not to be too optimistic,” one executive-level source said in the report. “I hope that this year’s peak season lasts longer than last year.”

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Samsung Galaxy Fold sold out in a matter of minutes in India

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Samsung Galaxy Fold sold out in a matter of minutes in India

The much-awaited Samsung Galaxy Fold went on pre-orders for the first time in India on October 4. The South Korean company Samsung launched its first foldable device in the country earlier this week. Setting a new record, the company sold a large number of Samsung Galaxy Fold on the first day of pre-booking.

On October 4 Samsung started taking pre-booking orders of the Samsung Galaxy Fold in India. The sale started at 12 noon onwards in the country and within 30 minutes sold 1600 devices on Friday. The company will start delivering the next-generation smartphone on October 20.

As per a report, the company at present has stopped taking the pre-orders of the Samsung Galaxy Fold as the first stock of the device was limited to 1600 units only.

To recall the South Korean electronics brand, Samsung, launched Galaxy Fold in India earlier this week. The smartphone-cum-tablet has been introduced in the country at Rs 1,64,999 in the country. The smartphone is available in a single 12GB of RAM with 512GB of internal storage variant. The device comes in two colour options Cosmos Black and Space Silver.

Until now the company has not announced the next pre-booking dates of the Samsung Galaxy Fold but we will update it to you when the sale is announced. The foldable phone can be booked via the Samsung India website and Samsung Shop. Besides this, the customers can book their device in advance through select 315 offline retailers across 35 cities in the country and also via Samsung Opera House in Bengaluru.

The buyers will be provided 24 hours Galaxy Fold Premier service assistance along with one-year Infinity Flex Display Protection. The device’s display can be replaced at Rs 10,500 in case of accidental damage.

Samsung Galaxy Fold specifications

Galaxy Fold consists of two displays on the front it features a 4.6-inch HD+ Super AMOLED Display with a 21:9 aspect ratio. The second foldable display comes with a 7.3-inch dynamic AMOLED Infinity Flex Main Display. The device is powered by 64-bit Octa-Core Processor at 2.84GHz (maximum clock speed) + 2.41GHz + 1.78GHz paired with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of inbuilt storage. The foldable smartphone-cum-tablet runs Android 9 Pie with One UI on top. It houses a dual battery with a total capacity of 4,380mAh supporting Wireless PowerShare feature for wireless charging.

In terms of camera capabilities, the Fold consists of six cameras – the triple rear camera system includes a 16-megapixel ultra-wide camera with an f/2.2 aperture, a 12-megapixel wide-angle camera with Super Speed Dual Pixel AF. With OIS and variable f/1.5 to f/2.4 aperture the set is further assisted by a 12-megapixel telephoto camera with PDAF, OIS, an f/2.4 aperture, and with 2X optical zoom and up to 10x digital zoom with HDR+ recording. The device has a 10-megapixel selfie camera with an f/2.2 aperture. The dual selfie camera set up consists of a 10-megapixel f/2.2 main sensor and an 8-megapixel RBG depth camera with an f/1.9 aperture.

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Lenovo K10 Note review: A good buy in the budget segment

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Lenovo K10 Note review: A good buy in the budget segment

Lenovo recently launched three new smartphones in the mid-budget segment: Z6 Pro, K10 Note and A6 Note. The three devices have been priced at Rs 33,999, Rs 13,999 and Rs 7,999 respectively. Among these, the Lenovo K10 Note is placed in one of the competitive segments and its specifications include Snapdragon 710 SoC, a triple rear camera setup and 4,050mAh battery. We spent a few days with the budget smartphone to know if it’s actually worth a buy or it sounds good only on paper. Read the rest of our review to know if Lenovo K10 Note is the right buy for you:

Lenovo K10 Note design and display

Lenovo K10 Note is meant for those who like their smartphone to have a simple and minimalistic design. But, in spite of being both of these, the handset does look elegant and sports a sturdy built quality. Unlike a lot of other glossy looking smartphones available today, the Lenovo K10 Note is made up of plastic, which makes it lighter than them. Even after prolonged usage, the smartphone would not feel heavy to hold. In addition to this, the back panel and the sides of the device are made up of a single piece of plastic, and this further makes one-handed usage more comfortable. However, the plastic back panel is also a fingerprint magnet, so we would recommend you to keep a piece of microfiber cloth to wipe it clean.

Lenovo K10

The Black coloured back panel houses the triple rear camera setup, an LED flash and a fingerprint scanner. The Lenovo branding is also present on the back of the handset; however, the device has to be held horizontally to read it. The right edge of the smartphone houses the power and volume keys while the left one has the SIM tray sandwiched on it. The bottom has the Type-C port, the speaker grill, the 3.5mm headphone jack and the microphone, while the top only has the secondary microphone.

Overall, we would say that while the design of the Lenovo K10 Note is simple, it is definitely stylish. Go for it if you don’t like your handset to be too ostentatious.

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Flip over and you will see the 6.3-inch full-HD+ LCD display of the device that sports a drop-shaped notch on the top and has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The bezels are fairly thin and the chin at the bottom is slightly thicker. Lenovo has said that it has used Panda Glass instead of Corning’s Gorilla Glass to protect the display of the smartphone. We were quite happy with our experience with the screen of Lenovo K10 Note. It projects vibrant colours, which remain consistent at different viewing angles. We spent a lot of hours watching videos on the device and the images projected were very clear even in high-resolution videos. As we said earlier, our experience with the screen of the device was, overall, a good one. We didn’t face any problem reading content even under direct sunlight.

Lenovo K10 Note performance and cameras

Before we talk about the performance of the device, we’ll take a minute to shed light on the rest of the notifications. Lenovo K10 Note is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 710 SoC clubbed with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The handset houses a 4,050mAh battery that has support for 18W fast charging and for imaging duties; there is a triple rear camera setup with a 16MP primary lens, an 8MP secondary lens with 2x optical zoom and a 5MP depth sensor. For selfies and video calls, there is a 16MP front facing snapper.

Coming to the software of the handset, it runs the Android 9.0 Pie with very little customization, which we think is a good thing. Devices which have heavily customised operating systems tend to perform certain actions slower. We opened multiple tabs of Chrome and switched between various apps and during our time with the device, we did not face any lag. The handset has support for gestures and they can be enabled via the ‘4D U-Touch’ menu in the Settings of the smartphone. The facial recognition can be found under ‘Smart Lock’. Rest everything is easy to find. There were a few pre-installed apps in the handset including App Daily, Opera, TrueCaller, Asphalt Nitro, Puzzle Pets and more. However, not all of these can be uninstalled. But luckily, we at least get the option of uninstalling the games if we want to.

K10 Note

Speaking of the performance of the Lenovo K10 Note, in our experience, it was very smooth. As we mentioned earlier, we faced no lag in launching and switching between various apps and tabs. The smartphone was also good at handling multi-tasking and did not heat up when we tried to perform two or three tasks at a time. However, the same cannot be said about gaming. In about half an hour of gameplay, you would feel that the device starts heating up a bit. However, we should point out that this only happened when we were playing graphic hungry games like Asphalt 9: Legends, and even then, it only got slightly warm.

The battery life of the smartphone is another good aspect. The 4,050mAh battery easily lasted us more than a day with heavy usage involving YouTube videos, browsing through social media apps, using Google Maps for navigation, and clicking photographs. Lenovo K10 Note usually took more than two hours to be charged completely.

We should also talk about the audio quality of the handset. Lenovo K10 Note comes with Dolby Atmos and even with only a single speaker; it does manage a good sound output. The good audio abilities of the device only made our video-watching experience even better. The call quality of the handset was also good. We didn’t encounter any problems while making or receiving calls even in areas like elevators.

Coming to the biometrics of the Lenovo K10 Note, we preferred the fingerprint scanner over the facial unlock. While the face unlock did recognise our face in most conditions, we found it to be slower than the fingerprint scanner of the smartphone, which even unlocked the device when our fingers were moist.

Now, let’s move on to talk about the cameras. As we mentioned in the specifications, the Lenovo K10 Note sports a triple rear camera setup that has a 16MP primary lens, an 8MP telephoto lens with 2x zoom, and a 5MP depth sensor.

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The images taken with the primary camera during the day showcased accurate colours and were aptly bright. They also had a good amount of details. Focussing on objects far away using the primary lens of the smartphone was not hard too. However, when we tried clicking objects that were close to the camera, the lens didn’t always immediately focus on it. The 8MP zoom lens proved to be good when the lighting conditions were bright enough; however, it did take longer than the primary lens to focus on objects. In lowly lit conditions, the images taken by both the primary lens and the zoom lens were just decent. Turning on the dedicated Night Mode doesn’t make too much of a difference. But then, on comparing, we preferred the ones taken by the primary camera. The Bokeh shots that we took using the 5MP depth camera mostly turned out to be good, but we should mention that you can’t adjust the level of blur.

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Coming to the 16MP selfie camera, it did a decent job of clicking self-portraits. While there are a number of filters and effects that you can apply to your selfie using the camera app of the device, the quality of selfies could be better.

Verdict

At a price of Rs 13,999, Lenovo K10 Note is definitely a good buy. The smartphone comes with a vibrant display, has a long lasting battery and offers a smooth performance. The cameras were only decent, but we would have liked it better had the performance been more consistent.

Pros

  • Good display
  • Lasting battery life
  • Smooth performance

Cons

  • Occasionally heats up while gaming
  • Cameras were inconsistent

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Apple likely to launch 16-inch MacBook Pro and more this month

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Apple likely to launch 16-inch MacBook Pro and more this month

Recently Apple introduced its new series of iPhone 11 globally. The company launched iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max. Every year the company hosts an event in the month of October where it introduces a range of new products. Like every year this year also Apple will be launching a fresh new iPad Pro along with few more products. The company is also planning to launch a 16-inch MacBook Pro with a scissor keyboard in October.
According to a report by MacRumors, during this year’s October event Apple is planning to launch 16-inch MacBook Pro with a new design along with a fresh iPad Pro. There is also a possibility that the new iPad model will also feature a triple-lens rear camera set up. Besides this, the company is also expected to unveil an upgraded Apple TV along with Apple Tags items trackers.

However until now there is no confirmation or indication from the company’s side about the launch date, but Apple teased that it is “coming this fall.” However, there is no assurance that company will release its redesigned Mac Pro.But in the past seven years,five of Apple’s October events were focused on the Mac, iPad or both. The report pointed out that like last year the company will be hosting the event at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, New York on or before October 30. Last year the company introduced its new iPad Pro, MacBook Air and Mac mini models.
The report also suggests that the new MacBook Pro model will arrive with same physical size as of the 15-inch MacBook Pro model, but with smaller bezels and a display with the resolution of 3,072×1,920 pixels.

Apart from that Apple is reportedly planning to upgrade its high-end iPad Pro models with 11-inch and 12.9-inch size displays. The devices will arrive with A13 Bionic chip, which we have already seen on the newly launched iPhone 11 series.

New Apple AirPods 3 is also expected to be launched on the same day when Apple will be unveiling its other products. The new iOS 13.2 beta update has revealed the information of latest AirPods. These earphones will come with a noise-canceling feature that will be called Focus Mode and will also be water resistant.

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Sony launched new speedy A9 II full-frame mirrorless camera

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Sony launched new speedy A9 II full-frame mirrorless camera

Sony A9 now has a successor. The electronics giant, Sony, announced the launch of its new mirrorless camera Sony A9 II full-frame mirrorless camera. The camera is the upgraded variant of the A9, which retains the 24.2-megapixel sensor, but now comes with a new Bionz X image processor with an enhanced autofocusing feature to power the device.

Sony A9 II full-frame mirrorless camera has been launched with enhanced features and improved AF capabilities. The latest camera maintains the 24.2-megapixel Exmor RS CMOS sensor, which we have already seen on its predecessor. With the power of Bionz X processor and AI technology, it offers the same shooting speeds 10 fps with the mechanical shutter and blackout-free shooting up to 20 fps with a buffer size that allows you to click 361 JPGs or 239 of Sony’s ‘compressed’ RAW files endlessly.

The device is also capable of calculating AF and auto-exposure at up to 60 times per second. The camera has retained the same 693 phase-detection AF points and 425 contrasts-detect points. Sony A9 II is appropriate for photographers who need a high-speed camera for shooting sports and other action photography. The Sony camera can record videos in 4K with an 8-bit resolution.

The Sony’s new mirrorless camera now comes with the company’s latest digital audio interface that will allow you to make use of its latest shotgun mic and XLR-K3M XLS adapter kit, while recording a video, for better audio quality. Over that, it has 5.5-stop in-body stabilization along with control layout enhanced dials, a touchscreen interface as well as improved dust and water-resistant body with a deeper grip.

In terms of connectivity, Sony A9 II has the support for an ethernet adapter for remote shooting, USB Type C 3.2 port along with 5 GHz WI-Fi support with 2.4GHz band, microphone/headphone jacks and HDMI. The device comes with the same Z-series battery and is well capable of shooting 500 or 690 shots without using EVF.

Sony A9 II full-frame mirrorless camera has been introduced with a price tag of $4,500 for the body only (approximately Rs 3,19,474) and will go on sale in November.

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Samsung Galaxy Fold now available for pre-orders

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Samsung Galaxy Fold now available for pre-orders

The South Korean electronics brand, Samsung, launched its first foldable phone – Galaxy Fold earlier this week. The much-awaited foldable smartphone is now available for pre-order on the company’s official website. The key highlight of the Samsung Galaxy Fold is its foldable display that transforms into a tablet when unfolded. Other than that the phone comes with six cameras on board with 4,380mAh battery with fast charging support as well as wireless charging support. Read on to know more about the pricing and pre-booking details.

Samsung Galaxy Fold Pricing and pre-orders details

From today onwards Samsung Galaxy Fold will be available for pre-booking for the first time in India. The company has launched the foldable smartphone in India at Rs 1,64,999 for the lone 12GB of RAM with 512GB of internal storage variant. The smartphone has been introduced in two colour options Cosmos Black and Space Silver. The deliveries for the Galaxy Fold will start on October 20 in the country.

Samsung Galaxy Fold now available for pre-orders

You can book your device on the Samsung India website and Samsung Shop from 12 noon onwards. Else Samsung Galaxy Fold can also be pre-booked via 315 offline retailers across 35 cities including Samsung Opera House in Bengaluru.

With the Samsung Galaxy Fold, buyers will be benefitted from Galaxy Fold Premier service along with one -year Infinity Flex Display Protection. This includes accidental damage with one-time protection, genuine parts, expert repair service and Galaxy Fold’s display. The user can also get the display replaced at Rs 10,500 if it accidentally gets damaged.

Samsung Galaxy Fold specifications

Samsung Galaxy Fold comes with two displays one at the front and the second inside the foldable design. The front display comes with 4.6-inch HD+ Super AMOLED Display with a 21:9 aspect ratio while the main display when unfolded features a 7.3-inch dynamic AMOLED Infinity Flex Main Display with 2,152×1,536 pixels of resolution and a 4.2:3 aspect ratio. Under the hood, there is a 64-bit Octa-Core Processor at 2.84GHz (maximum clock speed) + 2.41GHz + 1.78GHz and runs Android 9 Pie skinned One UI on top. It brings 12GB of RAM and 512GB of inbuilt storage.

For the optics, Samsung Galaxy Fold has six cameras- triple rear camera setup, two cameras at the front, and a single selfie camera on the cover of the device. The triple rear camera set up consists of 16-megapixel ultra-wide camera with an f/2.2 aperture, a 12-megapixel wide-angle camera with Super Speed Dual Pixel AF. It also has optical Image Stabilisation and variable f/1.5 to f/2.4 aperture and a 12-megapixel telephoto camera with PDAF, OIS, an f/2.4 aperture, and with 2X optical zoom and up to 10x digital zoom with HDR+ recording.

On the cover the foldable smartphone has a 10-megapixel selfie camera with an f/2.2 aperture. The dual selfie camera set up includes a 10-megapixel f/2.2 primary sensor and an 8-megapixel RBG depth camera with an f/1.9 aperture.

The Galaxy Fold comes with a dual battery with a total capacity of 4,380mAh supported by Wireless PowerShare feature for wireless charging.

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Self-cleaning LG Tone+ Free wireless earbuds launched with built-in UV light 

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Self-cleaning LG Tone+ Free wireless earbuds launched with built-in UV light 

These days many companies are bringing new wireless earbuds in the market. To join the league, LG has come up with its new wireless earbuds Tone+ Free. The latest headphones by LG come with custom-tuned Meridian Audio tuning and noise cancellation microphone. The earbuds come with a charging case, too. The biggest USP of the LG earbuds is that they do not require cleaning, in-fact it comes with a germ-killing feature. The LG Tone+ Free true wireless headphones comes with a UV light built-in the case, which automatically kills the germs while the earbuds are charging.

LG Tone+ Free wireless earbuds offers six hours of battery life once completely charged. The device provides an hour of playtime with just 5 minutes of charge. The wireless headphones have onboard the Google Assistant feature to pair it up with your smartphone. This can be accessed by holding down the touchpad. Both the earbuds have touchpads to play or pause music.

LG Tone+ Free has an IPX4 rating that makes them sweat, water and dust resistant. The new wireless earbuds are perfect to be used while working out and running. The earphones come with UVnano function and the case of the earbuds has UV LED, which kills the harmful germs. The earphones have an inbuilt microphone too for calls and noise cancellation feature eliminates all the unnecessary noise coming from the microphone offering clear audio while calling.

 LG Tone+ Free wireless earbuds pricing and availability

LG Tone+ Free earbuds have been launched in two colour options Black and White. The black colour variant will go on sale from October 28 while the White one will be available from next month in November. The company has also started taking pre-orders for the Black variant open till October 14. The earbuds have been introduced in South Korea at KRW 259,999 that roughly translates to Rs 15,300.

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Google Home Mini now available at Rs 2299 via Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale

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Google Home Mini now available at Rs 2299 via Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale

This festive season if you are planning to gift your loved ones a special tech gift then you can head to Flipkart’s Big Billion days Sale on which you can purchase a Google Home Mini smart speaker in India at almost half of its price. The Big Billion sale began on September 29 and will go on till October 4.

During the Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale, the e-commerce platform will be offering Google Home Mini at a discounted price along with special offers. The Google Assistant-powered smart speaker was launched in India last year at Rs 4,999. Now it can be purchased via Flipkart at Rs 2,299. The Smart speaker comes in two colour options, Chalk and Charcoal. Besides this limited edition Coral colour variant will also be available for purchase on the e-retail platform.

The sale offers include, on purchase of Home Mini smart speaker using ICICI Bank credit cards the buyers will receive a 10 percent discount. Whereas five percent cashback will be offered if the purchase is made using Flipkart Axis Bank Credit Card. In addition to this, no-cost EMI option is also available on the purchase of the device is the transaction is made through Bajaj Finserv EMI Card and Flipkart Axis Bank Credit Card. Customers making purchase worth Rs 40,000 on Flipkart using ICICI Bank Credit Cards or Axis Bank debit and credit cards will get Rs 2,000 off on smart speaker’s purchase.

Additionally, buyers will be offered free music streaming on Gaana till March 31, 2021, on the purchase of Google Home Mini smart speaker. On the purchase of the smart device, Google is also offering Syska smart LED bulb at Rs 2,399 during the Flipkart’s Festive Sale.

Google Home Mini is supported by Google Play Music, YouTube, Netflix, Saavn, etc. The smart speaker is a voice-activated device that comes with four lights on it. When the MIC is on mute the lights turn orange. The voice-controlled device needs to be actively connected to the internet and is Wi-Fi supported. This device is powered by Google’s own voice assistant.

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Asus ROG Phone 2 with 6000mAh battery is back on pre-order on Flipkart: Pricing and specifications details

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Asus ROG Phone 2 with 6000mAh battery is back on pre-order on Flipkart: Pricing and specifications details

Asus recently launched Asus ROG Phone 2 in India. The phone went on its first sale last week. The smartphone is now again available for pre-order on Flipkart and will start shipping from October 8 as revealed by Flipkart.  The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ SoC with up to 12GB of RAM. The other key highlights include front-facing stereo speakers with DTS-X Ultra, dual surrounding vibration technology and AirTrigger II ultrasonic sensors.

Asus ROG Phone 2 Pricing details

As we mentioned earlier the second-generation gaming smartphone Asus ROG Phone 2 went on sale for the first time on September 30 during Flipkart’s Big Billion Sale. But soon the smartphone went out of stock. Now the smartphone is again back on preorder on e-commerce platform Flipkart with launch offers. The smartphone will start shipping from October 8.

ROG Phone 2 price has been set at Rs 37,999 for the 8GB RAM with 128GB storage and the 12GB RAM with 512GB of internal storage comes at Rs 59,999.

Asus ROG Phone 2  sale offers to include a 10 percent instant discount to the buyers purchasing the phone using ICICI and Axis Bank cards along with no-cost EMI options.

Asus ROG Phone 2 specifications

Asus ROG Phone 2 features a 6.59-inch full-HD+ (1080×2340 pixels) AMOLED display with 120Hz of refresh rate and 1ms response time along with 10-bit HDR support. The phone draws the power from  Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ SoC processor, with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of internal storage. The gaming smartphone runs Android 9 Pie with ROG UI skinned on top.

For the optics, the Asus ROG phone comes with a dual rear camera setup consisting of a 48-megapixel primary sensor and a 13-megapixel secondary sensor with a wide-angle lens offering a 125-degree field of view. While on the front it features a 24-megapixel front-facing camera.

The connectivity options includes 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, FM radio, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Asus gaming smartphone sports an in-display fingerprint sensor and a massive 6,000mAh battery supported by up to 30W fast charging technology.

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Redmi 8 with a dual rear camera set up to launch in India on October 9

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Redmi 8 with a dual rear camera set up to launch in India on October 9

Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi is gearing up to launch another smartphone in India soon. Xiaomi India chief Manu Kumar Jain revealed via a tweet that its next device Redmi 8 will be unveiled in the country on October 9. Moreover, he also revealed that the phone packs a 4000mAh battery and will debut with enhanced camera quality. Apart from that, the smartphone has also been spotted on a Chinese telecom website that reveals the specification of the upcoming smartphone which bears model number M1908C3IC.

Xiomi India head Manu Kumar Jain took to Twitter to share the news that Redmi will introduce Redmi 8 on October 9 in India. The tweet also specified that the upcoming phone will arrive with a 4000mAh battery, better camera and a large storage. Mr. Jain also shared an image that also indicates that the phone will be featuring a dual rear camera set up.

Separately, Redmi 8 also gets listed on a Chinese telecom’s website that the device is expected to sport a 6.21-inch HD+ display with a waterdrop notch consisting of a selfie camera. According to the listing, the phone will be powered by Snapdragon 439 SoC processor. Redmi 8 is supposed to run on Android 9.0 Pie with MIUI 10 skinned on top.

As per the listing, Redmi 8 will be available in three colour options- Red, Green and Blue. It is expected to come with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage option. On the camera front, it will be sporting a dual rear camera set up that includes a 12-megapixel main sensor and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. On the front, there will be an 8-megapixel selfie camera. On the back panel, there will be a rear fingerprint sensor also.

Interestingly the China Telecom listing also revealed the pricing of the handset. According to the listing, Redmi 8 will come with a price tag of RBM 1,599 that translates to Rs 16,000. At the end, we would say all the mentioned specifications are speculated and we suggest you take it with a grain of salt.

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Realme’s European website teased specifications of Realme X2 Pro, Snapdragon 855+ SoC confirmed

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Realme’s European website teased specifications of Realme X2 Pro, Snapdragon 855+ SoC confirmed

We earlier reported that the Chinese smartphone company Realme is working on a new variant of its Realme X2 smartphone which was launched by the company last month. The company is planning to launch Realme X2 Pro soon in the market. Ahead of the launch rumours and leaks with regards to the upcoming smartphone have been doing the rounds on the internet for quite some time. But we already knew that the Realme X2 Pro will arrive with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ SoC processor to give it power. In the latest development, the latest smartphone’s specifications have been revealed via product page. The revamped variant will debut with improved macro and portrait photography features along with 65W VOOC charging support. As it will be a flagship phone so don’t expect it to come with a cheap price tag.

Realme X2 Pro leaked specifications

Yet to be unveiled Realme X2 Pro got listed on its official European website that gave us a fair idea of what to expect as far as the specifications of the flagship device goes. According to the listing is confirmed to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ SoC processor. The smartphone will arrive with a 90Hz Fluid Display.

Realme X2 Pro will be a gaming-centric handset. Besides this, the device will be featuring a quad rear camera setup similar to its predecessor Realme X2 that was launched by the company a few weeks ago in China. The camera set up will include a 64-megapixel main sensor along with a secondary sensor with an ultra-wide-angle 115-degree lens. Assisted by a “Super Macro” lens with 2.5 centimeters of focal length and last but not the least a Portrait lens. The set up will be offering 20x hybrid zoom on the phone identical to Oppo Reno 2. The smartphone also comes with a quad-camera setup supported by a 20x zoom feature. Other features of the upcoming smartphones will be unveiled on October 4.

On the other hand, Realme Europe’s official twitter handle tweeted with an image that reads Realme X2 Pro will come with incomparable battery life with 65W VOOC charging technology and Snapdragon 855+ processor.

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WhatsApp spotted testing ‘disappearing messages’ feature

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WhatsApp spotted testing ‘disappearing messages’ feature

As technology is evolving so does people’s expectations and WhatsApp has been working to improve its app that is used by billions of people across the globe. Looking to the future Facebook-owned WhatsApp is working on new security and privacy feature. The app was spotted testing a feature called disappearing messages that will allow its user to send a message that will automatically vanish after a set period.

The disappearing messages feature was first spotted by WABetaInfo that was pushed out to the WhatsApp beta version for Android. The update carries version number v2.19.275. Currently, the instant messaging app is working on it to make it bugs free before it is released for general public usage.  The website said, “there is no issue if you have updated your WhatsApp beta version and it’s not visible for you, seen that it’s under development.” Until now there is no information when this feature will arrive for everyone but it is expected to be released in the next updates.

Disappearing Messages feature will automatically delete a chat or a particular message after a set period of time. Within the Group Info settings, the users can spot an option “Disappearing messages”. Tap the option and a list of options will open which will allow you to select message expiration time such as OFF, 5 seconds and one hour. Selecting this option will automatically fade away all the traces of a message that you want to erase automatically from your chats within a set period. Here we would like to mention that this feature was spotted in Group Info, This means the disappearing messages feature will be applicable to the Group chats and not to the private chats.

“The feature is in an alpha stage of development: it means that WhatsApp is just starting to work on it, and no ETA is available to know when the feature will be available for everyone. Be sure that WhatsApp is actively working on the feature, in order to make it perfectly work for you.”

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Google Maps, YouTube, and Voice Assistant apps get new privacy and security features

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Google Maps, YouTube, and Voice Assistant apps get new privacy and security features

To live up to its user’s expectations for security and privacy the search giant Google has started rolling out new security and privacy features for its Maps, YouTube, and Voice Assistant service users. The new features include Incognito mode and options to automatically delete data like your Location History, searches, and other activities.

Google in its blog post announced that from now onwards its apps will come with new features in order to manage user’s data including easy to access controls over their security and privacy. The blog post said, “Our goal has always been to create products that are simple, helpful, and intuitive. It’s no different with privacy and security: managing your data should be just as easy as making a restaurant reservation, or using Maps to find the fastest way back home.”

Google Maps

Google now brings Incognito mode to its most popular and used app Google Maps. The company launched this privacy control mode back in 2008 for Google Chrome and was also brought to its most popular video streaming app Youtube earlier this year.

Google has started rolling out Incognito mode for Google Maps. According to Google turning on this feature will prevent saving Maps activity on your device such as places you search or visit. Now the it will now save your activities to your Google account or neither be used in order to personalize Maps experience. This can be turned on by tapping your profile picture within the menu and then turn it off whenever you want to ruturn to a personalized experience  for searc recommendation as per your preference. The company confirmed that the Incognito mode in Maps will start rolling out on Android this month and soon for the iOS users.

YouTube

This year in May Google announced that it will allow its user to automatically delete their Location History and Web and App Activity. Expanding this feature to other apps now it brings the auto-delete feature to Youtube history also. Now you can save your data within YouTube history for 3 months, 18 months, or until you delete it.

Google Voice Assistant service

Google now allows you to control your privacy within the Voice Assistant app to keep your dtat private and secure. Now you can easily ask Google to delete Assistant activity with simple voice commands by saying “Hey Google, delete the last thing I said to you” or “Hey Google, delete everything I said to you last week.” This feature does not ask you to turn on any feature in order to delete the assistant activity from your account. “If you ask to delete more than a week’s worth of data from your account, the Assistant will point you directly to the page in your account settings to complete the deletion.” In the beginning Google is rolling out this feature in English and within the next few month in other languages also.

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Microsoft event 2019 update: Surface Laptop 3, Pro 7 and Pro X announced

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Microsoft event 2019 update: Surface Laptop 3, Pro 7 and Pro X announced

This year’s annual Microsoft Surface hardware event was hosted in New York where it announced a range of new hardware along with new Windows 10. The software company introduced Microsoft Surface Laptop 3, Surface Pro 7 and the Surface Pro X. The Surface Laptop 3 features 10th-gen quad-core 10nm Intel CPUs whereas the Surface Pro X runs on Microsoft-custom version of a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. The Surface Pro 7 now comes with Intel Core Ice Lake processors up to 16GB of RAM.

Windows 10X

Microsoft’s latest version of Operating System Windows 10X has been particularly designed for dual-screen devices such as Surface Neo that will start selling before the 2020 holiday. The Dual Screen devices will run the new version of Windows. The list of dual-screen devices also includes Dell, HP, Lenovo and many others. All the devices will come with enhanced pen support along with a virtual keyboard. The new OS will allow the users to run any application even it is a web app, UWP or Win32 app. It will also let you set the taskbar or the Start menu on any panel as per preference.

Surface Laptop 3

Surface Laptop 3

Compared to its predecessor the new Surface Laptop 3 comes with a similar design besides this it now also comes in a 15-inch size screen option along with a 13-inch display with a 3:2 aspect ratio. It will be powered by Intel’s 10th generation Ice Lake processors paired with Iris Plus graphics. The 15-inch model features 10th-gen quad-core 10nm Intel CPUs and AMD Ryzen Surface Edition graphics chip. Both the models features a 20 percent larger trackpad than its Predecessor. The laptops will come without the Alcantara fabric layer it now has aluminum finish instead. These laptops are claimed to be three times more powerful than MacBook Air. The devices have now been put for pre-order and the deliveries will begin on October 22. The 13-inch model price starts at $999  (approximately Rs 71,000)whereas the 15-inch laptop will start selling at $1,199(approximately Rs 85,000).

Surface 7 Pro

Surface 7 Pro

Microsoft Surface 7 Pro is the upgraded version of  Surface Pro 6. The device is powered by the latest 10th generation Intel Core processors with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of SSD capacity. The laptop now comes with a USB C connector along with Surface Pen. The device is well suited for editing in Word and Excel. The Surface 7 Pro now recognizes Handwitting also. The new laptop retains a 12.3-inch size screen display with a 3: 2 aspect ratio. The device is available for preorders and comes with an asking price of $749 that translates to Rs 52,000 for the Core i3 4GB/128GB model.

Surface Pro X

Surface Pro X

The Surface Pro X is a Windows tablet that comes with a detachable keyboard and runs on a special customized Microsoft version of a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, the  Surface SQ1 Arm chip. The device comes with a 13-inch convertible display with slim as well as small bezels that can be used as a tablet and a laptop. The convertible device also has a Type Cover along with a docking option for the Surface Pen. The Windows tablet runs on Windows 10 and also comes with LTE connectivity option. The Surface Pen now charges wirelessly. The Surface Pro X has been put for pre-booking at $999  (approximately Rs 71,000) and will start shipping in November.

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Zynga Words with Friends became the victim of Cyberattack, 218 million player account information stolen

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Zynga Words with Friends became the victim of Cyberattack, 218 million player account information stolen

Popular online game Zynga Words with Friend suffered a huge data breach distressing more than 200 million accounts. It was identified that many of the player’s account information have been compromised due to illegal access by an outside hacker.

The company earlier last month discovers that account login information for certain players of Draw Something and Words With Friends that may have been accessed. As per a report by Hackers news, a Pakistani hacker named gnosticplayer told that he dealt to breach Words with Friends and illegally accessed a huge database of over 218 million user accounts.

Those who are unaware Words with Friends is a multiplayer crossword-puzzle game developed by Zynga for iOS, Android, Web browsers and Windows phones. Zynga franchises include other popular games like CSR Racing, Empires and Puzzles, Mere Dragons and Zynga Poker. Zynga’s games are available in more than 150 countries and are playable across social platforms and mobile devices worldwide.

The hacker further revealed the online publisher that the data infringement will impact all Android and iOS game players who installed and signed up for the Zynga game before September 2nd this year. According to the report the stolen user’s information consists of their Names, Email addresses, Login IDs, Hashed passwords, SHA1 with salt, password reset token(if ever requested), phone numbers, Facebook ID and last but not the least Zynga account ID. Apart from that the hacker also revealed that he also hacked data related to other games developed by Zynga that includes Draw Something and OMGPOP game hence stealing clear text passwords for more than 7 million users.

If you are also having a user account of the Zynga Words With Friends then we would recommend you change your password without any delay.

Earlier this year the same prolific hacker also managed to hack more than 26 million accounts of six different websites and set the stolen data for sale on Dream Market which is a popular dark web market.

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Now you can buy Redmi phones at Rs 99 and budget smartphones at Rupee 1 on Paytm Maha Cashback Carnival

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Now you can buy Redmi phones at Rs 99 and budget smartphones at Rupee 1 on Paytm Maha Cashback Carnival

Digital payment company Paytm has partnered with Amazon and Flipkart to launch Maha Cashback Carnival which began from September 29 and will end on October 6. The e-commerce company will be offering exciting cashback and discounts to the consumers during this period. Besides this, the company has now announced the launch of Cracker Deals that will start from October 2 and will go on till October 6. During this period Paytm will be offering Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi Phones as Rs 99 whereas the budget smartphones can be purchased at Rupee 1 in the country.

The Cracker Deal will begin on the platform every day from 6 PM till 8 PM IST. During the five days sale the Paytm will be offering the phone at cheaper price via cashback on the purchase of Redmi phones and budget smartphones. In other words, the consumers have to purchase the smartphone at their regular market price and then Paytm will transport the remaining amount into their Paytm account by means of cashback. This means the e-commerce platform will only subtract either Rs 99 or Rupee 1 from the already paid amount by the buyer and the remaining amount will be transferred in the form of cashback to their respective account.

Until now Paytm has not disclosed which smartphones will be offered during the Cracker Deals. As it is a limited period sale the company might reveal Redmi handsets and budget phones at 6 PM every day that will receive heavy discounts during the five days sale.

In addition to this, the consumers will be eligible to take advantage of additional instant discounts on the purchase of the smartphones if the cart value is more than Rs 5000. The buyers will get an instant cashback of 10 percent if the transaction is made using HDFC Bank debit and credit cards along with EMI transactions.

Apart from that Paytm is also running Maha Cashback Sale on its website. The e-retailer is offering great discounts on various smartphone brands such as Apple, Samsung, Vivo, OPPO and Motorola among others. When devices purchased from Paytm Mall during Maha Cashback Sale the buyers can avail a cashback of up to Rs 10000 along with exchange benefits of up to Rs 17,000.

During the sale, the customers can purchase Samsung Galaxy A30s at Rs 16,150 for the 4GB of RAM with 64GB of internal storage model. The smartphone’s original cost is Rs 19,990. The newly launched Vivo V17 Pro with dual pop up selfie camera which was launched by the company at Rs 32,990 in the country is now being sold at Rs 29,990 with Rs 2400 cashback along with offers worth Rs 1500.

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Skullcandy launched Crush ANC headphones in India at Rs 24,999

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Skullcandy launched Crush ANC headphones in India at Rs 24,999

Skullcandy announced the launched of its new headphones in India. The American audio products manufacturer launched Skullcandy Crusher ANC in the country. It claims to offer a unique active noise canceling experience to users, promising the chance to explore audio like never before. The headphones have been specially designed for music and movie lovers offering deeper sound experience.

Skullcandy comes with a combination of three features Sensory Bass, Active Noise Cancellation, and Personal Sound. The adjustable sensory bass is a responsible experiential bass that delivers a wide range of variable sensory bass along with new layers of sound in any track. As per liking the user can adjust the bass response slider up or down.

Skullcandy launched Crush ANC headphones in India at Rs 24,999

The personal sound feature allows the listener to customize the sound of the device with the help of the Skullcandy App. Based on their personal prefence the users can adjust the bass line, background vocals, or a unique sample for personalised sound experience. The app lets the listener toggle personal sound profile on and off, easy in-app pairing, headphone firmware updates, product registration, and access to user guides.

The Active Noise Cancellation feature is the USP of the Skullcandy Crusher headphones. It filters out the external noise in the environment to uphold the audio quality. By touching and holding the left earcup the listener can activate the ambient mode which deactivates the Active Noise Cancellation feature so that the user doesn’t miss any important announcements at the airport or while traveling in a metro/bus or during an important conversation.

Skullcandy Crusher ANC headphones offer up to 24 hours of battery life. It comes with Rapid Charge technology that provides three hours of playtime with 10-minutes of charge. The headphones include media controls also activate assistant, a removable AUX cable, and a durable flat-fold travel case. Interestingly it comes with an inbuilt Tile tracker that can help the user to locate the headphones when misplaced or stolen via the Tile app that can be downloaded on the smartphone.

The Crusher ANC is available with a price tag of Rs 24,999. Skullcandy has introduced the headphones in the country in two colour options Deep Red and Fearless Black. Those who are interested can purchase the device via the official website of Skullcandy and Amazon India’s website

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