The Chinese smartphone company Xiaomi today launched Redmi 8A under it’s a series. The smartphone comes equipped with Sony’s IMX363 sensor and a large pixel camera. The key highlights include a 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support, Aura Wave Grip design, Qualcomm Snapdragon 439. The smartphone is the successor of Redmi 7A which was launched by the company few months ago.
Redmi 8A price and availability
Xiaomi launched Redmi 8A in 2GB of RAM with 32GB of storage option and 3GB of RAM with 32GB of internal storage option. The base variant comes with the price tag of Rs 6,499 whereas the upper variant will be available at Rs 6,999. The company has introduced the device in three colour variants Midnight Black, Ocean Blue and Sunset Red.
The phone will be available for purchase on Flipkart as well as mi.com and will be available through the offline stores soon. The sale of the smartphone will begin from September 29 at 11.59 onwards. While the availability of the smartphone will commence at Mi.com from September 30.
Redmi 8A specifications
Redmi 8A comes with a 6.22-inch HD+ display with a 19:9 aspect ratio along with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection along with P2i’s nano-coating making the smartphone splash resistant. The device is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SoC processor. The handset runs on Android 9 Pie along with MIUI 10 skinned on top. The device will be offered with 2GB and 3GB of RAM coupled with 32GB of internal storage that can be further expanded through microSD card up to 512GB. The handset comes loaded with a 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support.
In terms of camera capabilities, it comes with a 12 megapixel Sony IMX363 sensor with an aperture of f/1.8 that is capable of delivering photographs with a large pixel size of 1.4μm. On the fronts, it sports an 8-megapixel selfie camera. Both rear, as well as front camera, is capable of taking AI Portrait mode shots.
Anuj Sharma, Chief Marketing Officer, Xiaomi India said, “Redmi A series has been the number one smartphone series for India with Redmi 5A and Redmi 6A leading the market since Q2 2018 to now. Each smartphone in the Redmi A series has redefined entry-level smartphones in India. Redmi 8A is taking the game to the next level with features such as a huge 5000mAh battery, 18W fast charging support, USB Type-C and Sony IMX363 that is usually found in flagship smartphones. We have worked hard in ensuring that Redmi 8A delivers the highest quality with P2i nano-coating, and Gorilla Glass 5 along with the best specs for its honest pricing to all our Mi Fans.”
Just like other smartphone brands, Xiaomi has also announced its annual Diwali with Mi sale. The sale will begin from September 28 and will end on October 4. During Diwali with Mi, the company will be offering various mobile phones on Mi.com. Not only that the sale will also go live across all the leading online platforms such as Big Billion Days on Flipkart and Great Indian Shopping Festival on Amazon also.
During the Diwali with Mi sale, the buyers can stand a chance to win prizes from XIaomi by collecting gold coins as a part of the Diwali Glod rush game. The participants can win coupons worth Rs 2 crore. Xiaomi fans can participate in the Game via the Mi Store app between September 23 to September 28. Apart from that Re 1 Flash sale will also go live on mi.com for 6 days in which two Mi products can be purchased at Re 1 each day.
The Chinese smartphone brand has partnered with HDFC Bank, SBI Bank ICICI Bank and Axis Bank to offer great deals on its products across all the online platforms. Transactions made through HDFC Bank debit and credit card can avail 10 percent instant discounts on mi.com. SBI debit and credit card users can avail of an instant discount of 10 percent on Amazon. 10% instant discount will be offered to ICICI credit card users and Axis Bank debit and credit card users on Flipkart.
Redmi Note 7 Pro 4GB with a 64GB variant will be offered at Rs 11,999 after receiving a discount of Rs 4000 while the 6GB of RAM with 64 GB of storage model can be purchased for Rs 13,999 after getting Rs 3000 off. The high-end variant with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage can be purchased at Rs 14,999 after Rs 3000 cut off.
Redmi Note 7s series will also be available at a discounted price during the Diwali with Mi sale. The 3GB of RAM with a 32GB storage variant will receive a price cut of Rs 3,000 and can be purchased at Rs 8,999 whereas the 4 GB with 64GB variant will be available at Rs 9,999 after the discount of Rs 4000.
Similarly, the newly launched Redmi K20 series will also be part of the sale in which Redmi K20 6GB with 64GB storage can be purchased at Rs 19,999 after Rs 3000 off while the 6GB with 128GB storage option gets Rs 1000 off and could be purchased at Rs 23,999. Redmi K20 Pro 6GB with 128GB storage model will get a Rs 4000 off and can be purchased at Rs 24,999. After getting Rs 1000 off, the 8GB of RAM with 256GB of internal storage variant can be bought for Rs 30,999.
During the sale, Xiaomi will also be putting up POCO F1, Redmi 7A, Redmi Go and Redmi Y3 at a reduced price.
Marking the occasion, Raghu Reddy, Head of Categories and Online sales, Xiaomi India says, “The Diwali season is extremely special for us and our Mi Fans. It has played a monumental role in our success story, and this year we are pushing our boundaries with even better offers and discounts for all our customers. We have been the leaders for 8 consecutive quarters for smartphones and 5 quarters for Smart TVs and wearables and with these incredible offers for our entire smartphone portfolio, we are hopeful on multiplying the love we have received over the last few years.”
Huawei announced the launch of MediaPad 5 lite in India. The device will be available on the e-commerce website Flipkart from September 29. The device comes with the support for M Pen lite stylus along with a 10.1-inch full-HD display and a massive 7,500mAh battery. Over that, the device comes with Huwaei Histen sound support certified by Harman Kardon audio.
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Huawei MediaPad M5 lite specifications
Huawei MediaPad M5 lite features a 10.1-inch 1080P Full HD IPS screen with 1,920 x1,200 pixels resolution. It comes with the support of ClariVu 5.0 technology, which adjusts the contrast and colour saturation based on an intelligent algorithm. The tablet has the Kirin 659 processor based on Mali T830 GPU with 3GB RAM or4GB RAM options. It offers 32GB or64GB of internal storage that can be expanded via microSD card up to 256GB. MediaPad M5 lite runs on Android 8.0 Oreo software-based on EMUI 8.0. It comes loaded with a huge 7,500mAh battery that is said to charge in less than 2.9 hours by the company.
For photos and videos, Huawei MediaPad M5 lite comes with an 8-megapixel camera on the back panel. While on the front it has an 8-megapixel selfie camera.
MediaPad M5 comes with Histen 5.0 audio enhancement technology engineered by Harmon Kardon offering 3D surround sound. The M Pen lite stylus comes with 2,046 layers of pressure sensitivity and is built with a silver-grey metal finish that gives a smooth hand-like feel. The tablet also includes eye control modes like optimal distance reminder, Posture guidance along with Light Adjustment, Blur Ray Filter and usage time control
Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, LTE, Bluetooth v4.2, et al.
Huawei MediaPad M5 lite Pricing and availability
The company launched the Huawei MediaPad M5 lite with 3GB of RAM along with 32GB of internal storage model. The tablet comes in a single Champagne Gold colour variant. The tablet comes with a price tag of Rs 21,990 and will begin selling from September 29 on Flipkart during Big Billion Days sale.
To establish itself into the premium smartphone brands list the Chinese smartphone company Oppo recently launched Oppo Reno 2 in India. The Smartphone is an upgrade to Oppo Reno 10X Zoom, which was launched by the company a few months back in the country. Although Reno 2 comes with a similar design concept as its predecessor, same shark fin-shaped pop-up selfie camera, but this time it offers 20x Zoom as an upgrade. Apart from that it now comes with a quad-camera setup with a 48-megapixel primary sensor. The company launched the device with a price tag of Rs 36,990. Take a look at our review to know if it is really got premium features to offer at this price point.
Design and Display
If we talk about the design of the Oppo Reno 2 it looks like a carbon copy of the Reno 10x Zoom, which was launched by the company a few months ago. The company came with the same concept, particularly with the design. It comes with an arched back panel with Gorilla Glass 5 for the protection that gives it a seamless and smooth finish without any sharp edges or camera bump which has been placed beneath the glass cover. This makes it looks absolutely stunning and brings great show-off value.
The company has launched the smartphone in two attractive colours options, Luminous Black and Ocean Black. For the review, we got our hands on a sparkling and polished Ocean Black colour option that shows different shades of the night when moved around, which is one of our favourite aspects of the phone. There is a blue strip in deep shade in the centre on which Oppo’s branding has been stamped on the rear panel along with an O dot that saves the camera setup from inadvertent scratches. This time Oppo has gone with the glossy finish instead of a matte finish, which we already saw on the Reno 10x Zoom. The shiny back grabs hold of fingerprints easily.
When we say Oppo Reno 2, it seemed like a carbon copy of its predecessor. And to an extent it really is. Like it has come with a similar design concept on the front also. It comes with a shark fin-shaped elevating camera, which we have seen on the Reno 10x Zoom that works efficiently and quickly despite the fact that it also has a Face Unlock feature that too works well.
Reno 2 Camera
On the right side, you can find the power button with a hint of sparkling green colour. While on the left there is the volume rocker key. Here we would like to mention despite having such a large body the buttons placements are very accurate. Even if you have small hands you can easily reach out to them with one hand. On the bottom, there is a 3.5mm headphone jack, Type-C port and a speaker grille. The phone is heavier as it is all made of glass. At times we found the phone too smooth to hold in our hands and we felt it might slide out.
Oppo Reno 2 comes with a 6.55-inch AMOLED Panoramic notch-less display with 20:9 aspect ratio. The display screen is protected by Gorilla Glass 6 and the screen offers 93.1 per cent screen to body ratio. This means there is no notch or extra bezel hindrance. It offers a bright display and you would not face any difficulty viewing the phone from any angle and in any light condition.
Even while using the phone outdoor under the bright sunlight its presentation was up to the mark. Viewing a movie on the Oppo Reno 2 was simply a treat to our eyes as the colour blossomed on it. It comes integrated with Widevine L1 standard that means you can watch your favourite shows on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Hotstar as well. While steaming the content in a dark environment it doesn’t strain your eyes as there are a number of features such as Eye Care mode, DC-Dimming and Night Shield that save our eyes from harmful bright lights.
Performance and Cameras
What makes it less powerful is its Snapdragon 730G SoC octa-core processor based on the 8nm process along with Adreno 618 GPU while its forerunner Reno 10x Zoom came with the 855 SoC under the hood. It offers 8GB of RAM paired with 256GB internal storage that is non-expandable. However, during our review, we did not face any lag or deceleration. The performance was smooth even on extensive use.
It runs on Android 9.0 Pie skinned with ColorOS 6.1. Despite this, it comes with all the Stock Android features along with a few customisations with regards to gestures. The device does come with bloatware, nonetheless, these can be easily uninstalled.
Watching a movie and listening to your favourite music on the Oppo Reno 2 was also a fairly good experience. The phone delivered a fine and clear resonance. Like we said earlier also, there is a motorized fin-shaped camera that worked fine when it comes to face unlock feature. We choose to go for the in-display fingerprint sensor as it was much faster to unlock the device than using the face unlock feature, which elevates the camera every and it uses extra battery each time.
To give it life Reno 2 houses a 4,000mAh battery, which offers full-day battery life even after nominal use. But if you are a movie buff and love streaming video content on Netflix or else on Prime video, playing games, streaming music, a social media addict then at the end of the day you need to put it on a charge. The best part is, it comes with 20W charge VOOC 3.2 fast charger that charges the phone to a 100%in less than an hour.
The biggest selling point of the Oppo Reno 2 is its quad-camera setup that includes a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 sensor that is supported by optical image stabilization (OIS) and electronic image stabilisation (EIS). Assisted by, a 13-megapixel telephoto lens, an 8-megapixel wide-angle camera and a 2-megapixel macro lens.
Furthermore, it offers a 5x hybrid zoom and 20x digital zoom. The 5x hybrid zoom pictures were detailed, steady and blur-free delivering impressive shots. The brightness, contrast and colours all were just accurate. While reviewing the camera capabilities we did not stumble on colour bleeding. If shots were captured during well-lit circumstances it delivered accurate and detailed pictures that only very expensive phones would offer.
Even macro shots, as well as wide-angle shots, were pretty remarkable. The wide-angle camera lens doubles up as a macro lens, too. In the Portrait Mode it comes with AI beauty mode that softens and brightens the skin under dark environments, large aperture Bokeh option lets you adjust the level of blur before taking the shots. HDR Portrait and monochrome portrait shots are there as well.
As it was being advertised to click the best low light pictures, we also put it to test and were amazed to see the results. It worked well enough for low light situations. In terms of videos also it has so much to offer such as slo-mo, time-lapse, expert mode to name a few. You can also shoot videos in low light situations with a dedicated night mode option available on the device.
The elevating shark fin-shaped selfie camera is the best part on the Reno 2 smartphone. Firstly, it is hidden inside the phone to offer a full display screen experience, secondly it so different from the other motorized pop-up selfie cameras that are being offered in the market on other devices. Then it comes with a great bokeh effect, even the videos offer bokeh effect also.
Verdict
In the end, we would say there are a number of companies that are dominating the market that offer premium smartphones with high asking price, but the fact is not everybody is rich enough to own such smartphones. If you also desire to have a premium-looking device and love photography without burning a hole in your pocket then you can definitely go for Oppo Reno 2.
It is a good looking smartphone with a fancy motorised selfie camera, gleaming display, not so powerful but a good chipset and above all the 48-megapixel quad camera set up that fulfils all your photo demands.
Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi is all set to launch its new smartphone in India today. The company will be launching Redmi 8A today under the budget segment targeting the youth. The upcoming smartphone has been doing the rounds on the internet for the past few weeks as it has been teased by Xiaomi across its social media platforms. Recently the smartphone was also spotted on the Chinese regulatory TENAA. Redmi 8A is the upgraded variant of the Redmi 7A, which the company had launched few months ago.
The Redmi 8A also got listed on the e-commerce website Flipkart, which only revealed few specifications of the smartphone. Read on to know more about the budget smartphone, its specifications and also how to watch the event live.
Redmi 8A expected pricing and how to watch the live stream
Xiaomi will be unveiling the Redmi 8A in India today at 12 noon IST. Those who are interested to watch the event live can watch it on the Xiaomi India YouTube channel. The event will also be live-streamed on the company’s website as well as on the microsite on Flipkart. The company has not revealed the pricing of the device. As you know that it is the upgraded version of the Redmi 7A so the pricing will also be similar to its predecessor. Redmi 7A was launched with a price tag of Rs 5,999 for the 2GB of RAM with 16GB of storage.
Redmi 8A specifications
Recently Xiaomi India Chief Manu Kumar Jain shared a tear of Redmi 8A, which revealed that the phone will come with USB Type-C port. The Flipkart’s listing reveals that the handset will be sporting a waterdrop notch display along with slim bezels and a thick chin. It will be housing a battery capacity of 5,000mAh along with fast charging support. The microsite revealed that Redmi 8A will carry the “Aura wave grip” design for “great hand feels”.
As we mentioned earlier the smartphone also appeared on TENAA. The smartphone is expected to arrive with a 6.217-inch HD+ (720×1,520 pixels) TFT display. As per the listing it will be powered by an octa-core SoC paired with 4GB of RAM along with 64GB of storage.
For the optics, it is expected to come with a dual-camera set up with a 12-megapixel main sensor and an 8-megapixel selfie camera on the front placed inside the waterdrop notch. The device measures 156.3×75.4×9.4mm and weigh 190 grams.
The South Korean electronics brand, Samsung, launched four new AKG Headphones in India. The company launched Y100, Y500, N200 and N700NC M2 wireless headphones and earphones in the country. The Samsung owned AKG headphones are priced between Rs 6,699 and Rs 26,999. All the models can be purchased via Samsung e-store, exclusive outlets and other top retailers.
“With our undaunted commitment to offer the best to our customers, we are pleased to launch the AKG brand of award-winning, premium headphones in India. AKG has a 72-year old legacy in sound engineering and rich heritage in design. At Samsung, we are extremely proud to bring this new exciting lineup of headphones. These products embody Samsung’s “DoWhatYouCan’t” philosophy by offering immersive music experience to consumers exactly as the artist intended. We are sure that AKG headphones will be a delight to our consumers,” said Aditya Babbar, Director, Mobile Business, Samsung India.
The new AKG N200 earphones come with tangle-free fabric cable with Apt-x technology and AAC codec support that delivers outstanding audio quality. It comes with a battery life of up to 8 hours along with fast charging support. It offers up to one hour of playback time with 10 minutes of charging.
On the other hand, an AKG N700NC M2 headphone comes with up to date Adaptive Noise Cancelling technology along with sleek and elegant design. The company claims that the headphones deliver warm bass response and unmatched clarity. The AKG headphones app allows the user to control the headphones to adjust the equaliser as well as the noise cancellation frequency. It offers up to 23 hours of playback along with noise cancellation feature and Bluetooth connectivity. It comes with a foldable design along with a carrying case for travelling purposes.
AKG Y500 on-ear wireless headphones deliver up to 33 hours of playback time. The headphones come in 5 colour options. The play pause automation feature pauses the music automatically when the user takes off the headphones and turns on when the device is put back on. It comes with a multi-point connectivity option that ensures better connectivity hence allowing the user to connect two devices via Bluetooth simultaneously. The headphones also have an Ambient Aware Mode which allows to let in surrounding ambient sound.
AKG Y100 earphones come in a neckband type design that is light and durable. It also comes with the Ambient Aware Mode so that the user doesn’t miss any important announcements while travelling or any interesting conversation.
Price and Availability
Samsung has launched the AKG Y100 earphones with a price tag of Rs 6,999 while the AKG N200 earphones and AKG Y500 on-ear headphones both are priced at Rs 9,999. The AKG N700NC M2 headphones will be available at Rs 26,999. As said, all the models can be purchased via Samsung E-store, exclusive outlets as well as on all the leading retailers in India. The devices will also be available soon via online platforms also.
Today Vivo launched its first smartphone under its new U series in India. The smartphone is available in three storage variants at an affordable price point. The key specs include a 5,000mAh battery, Snapdragon 665 processor and triple camera setup. Under Rs 10000 price segment it perfectly competes with Motorola’s Moto E6S smartphone which was also introduced in the country few weeks ago. If, you are planning to buy an affordable smartphone then you must take a look at our comparison before buying one.
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Display
Vivo U10: 6.35-inch HD+ display along with a waterdrop-style notch on top.
Moto E6S: 6.1-inch u-notch, HD+ (1,560×720 pixels) Max Vision IPS display with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio
Processor
Vivo U10: octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SoC
Moto E6S: MediaTek Helio P22 SoC processor
Rear camera(s)
Vivo U10: Triple rear camera set up that includes a 13-megapixel main sensor, an 8-megapixel sensor with a super-wide-angle lens, and a 2-megapixel camera
Moto E6S: Dual rear cameras with a 13-megapixel primary sensor with an f/2.0 aperture and a 2-megapixel camera with a depth sensor
Selfie camera
Vivo U10: 8-megapixel selfie camera
Moto E6S: 8-megapixel selfie camera along with an f/2.0 aperture
RAM and storage
Vivo U10: 3GB RAM with 32GB internal storage, 3GB with 64GB of internal storage and 4GB with 64GB
Vivo U10 comes with an asking price of Rs 8,999 and Moto E6S is a bit cheaper that comes at Rs 7,999. But considering the RAM and storage at this price point, Vivo offers 3GB with 32GB of storage whereas Moto comes with 4GB with 64GB of storage. But if you are looking for a phone with a good battery life then you can go for Vivo U10 as it comes loaded with 5000mAh battery whereas Moto E6s offers a 3000mAh battery. Apart from that Moto has dual rear cameras whereas Vivo comes equipped with triple rear cameras.
Chinese smartphone company today announced the launch of Realme X2 in its home market. After being teased for a couple of weeks the company unveiled the upgraded variant of Realme XT which was launched in India few weeks ago. The key specifications include Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G SoC, quad-camera set up with a 64-megapixel main sensor along with a Full-HD+ Super AMOLED display. Additionally, the smartphone also includes VOOC 4.0 Flash Charge technology.
Realme X2 price (expected in India)
The company launched Realme X2 in two storage variants 6GB of RAM with 64GB storage at CNY 1,599 that translates to Rs 15,900 and 8GB of RAM with 128GB storage have been launched at CNY 1,899 that translates to Rs 18,900. In China, Realme launched the device in two colour options- Pearl Blue and Pearl White. Both the variants of the smartphone have now been put to pre-order. In addition to this those who book the latest device between September 24 and September 26 on Realme’s website can avail a discount of CNY 100 that translates to Rs 1000.
If we go by the specifications Realme X2 is the upgraded version of the Realme XT which was first introduced in India a few weeks back. At the launch event, the company also promised to launch another variant of the smartphone that will be called Realme XT 730G sometime in December. So we can expect that the one which launched in China today will make its way to India in December.
Realme X2 specifications
Realme X2 comes with a 6.4-inch full-HD+ (1080×2340 pixels) Super AMOLED display with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It offers a 91.9 percent screen-to-body ratio along with a waterdrop-style notch on the display that also includes an in-display fingerprint sensor protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The smartphone runs on Android 9 Pie with ColorOS 6 on top. It is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G SoC along with 6GB and 8GB LPDDR4X RAM options. It offers 64GB and 128GBof internal storage that can be expanded via microSD card.
Realme X2 comes with a quad-camera setup on the rear panel. The setup includes a Samsung GW1 64-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture lens. Assisted by an 8-megapixel secondary sensor with wide-angle (119-degree) f/2.25 lens, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and a 2-megapixel sensor for 4cm macro shots. On the front, it features a 32-megapixel selfie camera.
For connectivity it includes 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Sensors on the phone include an accelerometer, ambient light, gyroscope, magnetometer, and a proximity sensor. Realme X2 comes with a 4,000mAh battery that supports 30W VOOC 4.0 Flash Charge technology.
Skullcandy announced the launch of its latest Truly wireless earbuds in India. The company has introduced Skullcandy Sesh Bluetooth earbuds in the country at an affordable price point. The company claims that these are the simplest yet most compact true wireless earbuds to date being offered by them.
Commenting on the global and India launch, Amlan Bhattacharjya, CEO, Brand Eyes, Distributors of Skullcandy in India, said, “Sesh is designed and built as the reliable, packed with features you need, truly wireless earbuds. Sesh’s sturdy design, trendy looks, and affordable pricing makes it the perfect fit for the young Indian consumer.
Skullcandy Sesh Truly wireless earbuds pricing and availability
Skullcandy launched the new earbuds in three colour – variants Indigo, Deep Red and Fearless Black. Skullcandy Sesh earbuds will be available for purchase with a price tag of Rs 5999. Buyers can purchase the wireless earbuds through Skulcandy’s official website as well as via select retailers.
Skullcandy Sesh Truly wireless earbuds specifications and features
The company says, “Sesh is designed to deliver a high-quality experience with essential features for those interested in making the jump to a truly wireless experience. An uncomplicated single-button interface offers quick access to a full suite of media controls for music, microphone, calls, and your device’s assistant.”
The wireless earbuds are capable of taking calls, can also be used to increase or decrease the volume or change music tracks and with one finger it activates the digital assistant. The company gives three additional silicone gels in different sizes for comfort, therefore, providing noise isolation.
It offers 3 hours of playtime in each earbud along with 7 additional hours in the included charging case for a total of 10 hours between plug-Ins. Apart from that, the company promises to replace the earbud if either of them gets damaged or lost at a discount.
The device comes with an IP55 rating, therefore, making it resistant to sweat, water and dust as well making it perfect daily activities, indoors or out.
The Chinese smartphone Brand Xiaomi is all set to launch its next Mi Mix series phone on September 24. Tomorrow it will be unveiling Mi Mix Alpha in China. The company has been teasing its Mi Mix series flagship for the past couple of weeks. The company shared a teaser in which the upcoming smartphone is seen flaunting a dramatically-curved display offering a 100 per cent screen to body ratio. The Company’s Chief Lei Jun recently confirmed that the handset is not a foldable device hence first to come with such a display screen.
Now the company has confirmed that the Mi Mix Alpha will arrive with a 100-megapixel camera sensor supporting 8x zoom. Additionally, the Xiaomi also confirmed to have used high-quality materials offering a premium build quality along with a 5G support.
Xiaomi took to Weibo sharing a teaser that signifies Mi Mix Alpha will come equipped with a 100-megapixel camera. Separately it also shared a few images revealing the camera capabilities of its upcoming smartphone. The shared captures images confirm that the camera will be offering 12,032 x 9,024 of a resolution confirming the presence of 108-megapixel sensor also pointing out that the phone employs the Samsung’s ISOCELL Bright HMX 108-megapixel camera sensor. The post also confirmed that the phone camera will be supporting 8x zoom.
In another post-Xiaomi on Weibo confirmed that to attain the premium build the company has used Titanium and oxides of Silicon and Aluminium to manufacture Mi Mix Alpha body.
Xiaomi will be hosting a launch event tomorrow in China to unveil Mi Mix Alfa. It is also expected to launch Mi 9 Pro 5G smartphone at the same event. In a post-Xaiomi revealed that the smartphone has an ability to produce 103.8 per cent of the NTSC colour gamut. The display has been certified by the China Institute of Metrology for colour standard and it will be offering automatic color management system which will be used to adjust the colours based on the ambient lighting conditions or while reading, watching multimedia content, or gaming.
The Chinese smartphone manufacturer Vivo today launched its first smartphone under its new U series in India. The company launched Vivo U10 in the country. The newly launched smartphone will be an online exclusive and will be sold via Amazon India website. As per the company, U series stands for Youth. It has 89 percent of screen to body ratio. The key highlights include a 5000 mAh battery along with Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SoC along with triple rear cameras.
Vivo U10 pricing and availability
Vivo launched the smartphone in the budget segment. The phone will be available in two colour options Electric Blue and Thunder Black. The company has launched the in 3 storage variants 3GB RAM with 32GB internal storage at Rs 8,990 3GB with 64GB of internal storage at Rs 9990 and lastly 4GB with 64GB of storage 10,990.
The newly launched smartphone will be available for purchase via e-commerce platform Amazon and Vivo India E-store starting from September 29 at 12 noon IST.
For the launch offers the company will be offering 10 percent instant cashback for buyers using SBI debit and credit card along with no-cost EMI offer up to 6 months. On the purchase of the smartphone, the Jio subscriber can avail benefits up to Rs 6000.
Vivo U10 specifications
Vivo U10 comes with an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SoC processor along with Adreno 610 GPU. The smartphone sports a 6.35-inch HD+ display along with a waterdrop-style notch on top. The device comes with up to 4GB of RAM along with up to 64GB of onboard storage options. The storage can be expanded via a microSD card up to 256GB.
On the part of the camera, Vivo U10 features a triple rear camera set up that includes a 13-megapixel main sensor, an 8-megapixel sensor with a super-wide-angle lens, and a 2-megapixel sensor camera supporting portrait as well as bokeh modes.
The phone comes loaded with a 5000mAh battery with an 18W fast charging support. The company claims that it will offer 12 hours of YouTube, 15 hours of Facebook and 7 Hours of PUBG experience.
Samsung Galaxy A series is getting bigger. The South Korean Electronics giant launched Galaxy A20s internationally. The latest smartphone by the company is an upgraded version of the Galaxy A20 similar to the Galaxy A50s and Galaxy A30s which were launched by the company earlier this month. Initially, the smartphone will go on sale first in South-East Asian countries such as Malaysia and the Philippines. The key highlights include 6.5-inch Infinity-V display, triple rear cameras along with an octa-core chipset. Read on to know more about the all-new Galaxy A20s, expected pricing and specification details.
Samsung Galaxy A20s expected price
As we mentioned earlier Samsung Galaxy A20s has been introduced in the South-East Asian countries such as Malaysia and the Philippines. The smartphone has been launched in a single 3GB RAM along with 32GB of internal storage option. It will be available in 4 distinct colour options – black, blue, green, and red. Galaxy A20s will first go on sale in the Malaysian market. In the country, it has been priced at RM 699 that translates to Rs 12,000. However, until now, the company has not disclosed the pricing as well as its availability in India.
Samsung Galaxy A20s specifications
Galaxy A20s features a 6.5-inch HD+ (720×1560 pixels) Infinity-V display. The phone runs on Android 9 Pie, with One UI on top. The Galaxy A20s is powered by an octa-core SoC clocked at 1.8GHz combined with 3GB of RAM. The phone comes in sole 32GB internal storage which can be expanded via microSD card up to 512GB.
In the camera department, Samsung Galaxy A20s comes with a triple rear camera setup that consists of a 13-megapixel main camera with f/1.8 aperture lens with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera lens with an f/2.2 aperture offering a 120-degree field of view along with a 5-megapixel depth camera with f/2.2 aperture. For the selfies, it has an 8-megapixel camera with an f/2.0 aperture on the front.
Galaxy A20s offers face unlock feature along with a rear fingerprint sensor on the back panel. For connectivity, there is 4G LTE, Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, GPS, Glonass, Beidou, and Galileo. The phone packs a 4000mAh battery with 15W fast charging support.
Chinese smartphone company Vivo is all set to unveil another new smartphone in India. The company will launch its first smartphone under its U-Series. Today it will be launching new Vivo U10 in the country. Prior to its launch, the smartphone was also listed on the e-commerce website Amazon, which will be exclusively sold on the respective website and Vivo E-Store in the country.
Yesterday the microsite revealed some of the specifications of the upcoming smartphone. According to the website, the Vivo U10 will come with an 18W fast charging support along with a 5,000mAh battery for a powerful all-day performance. As per the company by charging the phone for 10 minutes the phone battery will last up to 4.5 hours. Apart from that, it will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SoC.
Vivo U10 launch event timings and how to watch the event live
Vivo U10 will be formally launched in India today. The company will be hosting the launch event in New Delhi. The event will begin at 12 noon IST and will also be live-streamed through Vivo’s official YouTube Channel. If you don’t want to miss the action live then you can watch it right here, as we have embedded the link below:
Vivo U10 specifications
Vivo U10 will be the company’s latest online exclusive smartphone that will be launched under its new U series. As we mentioned earlier ahead of the launch the smartphone was listed by the company on the e-commerce website Amazon via a dedicated microsite. The Chinese smartphone company Vivo will be offering the phone in two colour options- Electric Blue and Thunder Black. As per the listing, the smartphone will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SoC processor. It will be offered with 4GB of RAM along with up to 256GB of onboard storage options. The upcoming handset will be featuring a 6.35-inch HD+ display along with a waterdrop-style notch on top.
Vivo U10 will be housing a 5000mAh battery along with an 18W fast charger that claims to last up to 4.5 hours with 10 minutes of charge. The U series smartphone will come with a triple camera setup on the rear panel. The setup will include a 13-megapixel main sensor, an 8-megapixel sensor with a super-wide-angle lens, and a 2-megapixel sensor camera supporting portrait as well as bokeh modes.
The e-commerce Website Flipkart has revealed what deals it will be offering in the mobile phones segment during the Big Billion Days sale that will begin from September 29 and go on till October 4. However, the mobile deals will start a day after than when the sale kicks off. On the purchase of smartphones during the sale, the e-comm website will be offering a 10 percent discount to buyers who make the transaction using the Axis Bank credit/debit cards and ICICI credit cards.
During the Big Billion Sale, Flipkart will be offering mobile phones at a discounted price from popular brands such as Apple, Samsung, Oppo, Asus, Xiaomi among others.
During the Festive sale, Samsung Galaxy S9 will be offered at Rs 34,999. The South Korean company launched the smartphone in 2018. It features a 5.8-inch Quad HD + Curved Super AMOLED display and is powered by an Exynos 9810 processor. It comes with a single rear camera with a 12-megapixel autofocus sensor and optical image stabilization. While on the front it has an 8MP selfie camera. During the sale period, the E-retailer will also be offering its elder sibling Galaxy S9 plus at a reduced price.
However, the listing does not reveal the price of the device. Samsung Galaxy S9+ comes with Exynos 9 Octa-core CPU. It features a bigger 6.2-inch Super AMOLED screen and sports a dual rear camera setup of 12MP +12MP with an 8MP camera at the front. The phone comes with a 3,500mAh battery.
Lenovo owned Motorola which launched its Android One smartphone Moto One Vision with a price tag of Rs 19,999 will be available at a discounted price of Rs 14,999. Buyers will get a discount of Rs 5,000 on the purchase of the smartphone. The company introduced it in two colour options – Bronze Gradient and Sapphire Gradient. The device comes with 4GB of RAM along with 128GB of internal storage.
While on the other hand Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 5 can be purchased at Rs 7,999. While Redmi 7s 4GB RAM variant will also be available at a reduced pricing of Rs 8,999 during the sale.
The Sale will begin at 12 noon IST on September 29. However, Flipkart Plus member will get s4-hour early access to the Big Billion Days sale. Remember, the deals on the mobile phone will only start from September 30 with new deals coming every day.
Flipkart Big Billion Days sale will begin on September 29 and will end on October 4. As the festive sale is approaching nearer more brands are revealing what they have to offer during the six days shopping festival. Lots of brands will be offering heavy discounts on its products across various categories. Under the mobile phone segment, the Chinese smartphone brand Realme will be offering discounts worth Rs 300 crores.
Realme buyers can avail massive discounts on all the Realme devices during the Flipkart Big Billion Days sale also on the Realme’s official website. During the sale the company will be offering Realme C2, Realme 5, Realme 3 Pro and Realme 5 Pro with a discount of Rs 1,000 each. In addition to this Realme will be offering a 10 percent discount for the buyers using the Axis Bank Debit and Credit Cards along with ICICI Bank Credit Cards on Flipkart.com.
Whereas, up to Rs 500 cashback on the purchase of devices using the ICICI bank cards on realme.com will also be offered. On the exchange of old mobile phones, the buyers can get an additional Rs 500 on Cashify. On all the prepaid booking of Realme 5 Pro, buyers will also get Rs 1,000 off. Apart from that, the company will also be offering no-cost EMI option along with a cashback of up to Rs 2,000 on Paytm, also 10 percent supercash on Mobikwik. The buyers buying the phone during the sale period will also get one-year additional warranty on all the Realme devices.
During the sale, Realme C2 that comes with 2GB of RAM along with 32GB will be offered at Rs 5,999, the existing price of the smartphone is Rs 6,999. Realme C2 3GB with 32GB variant that is currently being sold at Rs 7,999 after receiving a discount of Rs 1,000 can be bought at Rs 6,999. Realme 2 Pro’s existing price is Rs 10,990 during the sale the company will be offering the device at Rs 8,999 after a reduced price of Rs 1,991.
Realme 5 3GB with a 32GB storage variant will be sold at Rs 8,999. The original cost of the device is Rs 9,999. After receiving a discount of Rs 1,000 the Realme 5 4GB with 64GB internal storage will cost Rs 9,999 which at the moment is being sold at Rs 10,999. Realme 5 Pro, which was launched with the price tag of Rs 13,999 will be sold at Rs 12999. The discounted price is available on the pre-booking only. Realme 3 Pro that is being sold at Rs 12,999 will be available at Rs 11,999. Realme U1 that costs Rs 8,999 can be bought at Rs 7,999 during the Festival sale.
Few months ago, the Chinese technology company -introduced its gaming smartphone in India. It launched Black Shark 2 in the country with up to 12GB of RAM. The gaming-centric device comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor along with Liquid Cool 3.0 technology and a touch response rate of 240Hz. Now the company will be offering the phone with a special discount during Flipkart’s Big Billion Sale.
The e-commerce platform Flipkart will be hosting Big Billion Sale during the festival season in India. The sale will start from September 29 and ends on October 4. During the sale, Flipkart will be offering lots of smartphones by popular brands at attractive discounts. During the six days sale, the e-retailer will be offering gaming-centric smartphone Black Shark 2, which was launch by the company a few months ago in the country at a heavy discounted price.
Black Shark 2 in India comes in two variants. The base variant has 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, the high-end model has 12GB of RAM and 256GB storage. The base variant is currently being sold at Rs 39,999 while the top variant comes with a price tag of Rs 49,999.
During the Big Billion Sale, e-commerce will slash the price of the top variant which comes in Frozen Silver colour by Rs 20,000. After the price cut, the 6GB variant would cost Rs 29,999 while the 12GB variant will be selling for Rs 39,999.
Black Shark 2 specifications
Black Shark 2 features a 6.39-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display that has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and comes with TrueView Display support. It comes with eye protection mode, image-enhancement mode along with 240Hz touch response rate. The handset is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC, that comes with Adreno 640 GPU and up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB storage. The phone houses a 4,000mAh battery with support for USB Type-C Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0 tech with an 18W charger.
Black Shark 2 also has a dual camera set up on the rear panel. The setup includes a 48MP primary sensor with an f/1.75 aperture and a 12MP secondary sensor with an f/2.2 aperture along with a 2x optical zoom. While on the front it sports a 20MP selfie camera with an f/2.0 lens.
The connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, and USB Type-C port. While the sensors on the phone consist of an accelerometer, ambient light, and a gyroscope along with an in-display fingerprint sensor.
Chinese smartphone maker Nubia is gearing up to launch its new smartphone with dual screens. The company will be introducing an all-new flagship Nubia Z20 globally on October 14. The smartphone will be offering two full-featured, back-to-back touch displays without bezels or moving camera parts. The smartphone will be featuring Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ chipset along with a pro-grade triple camera and a 4,000mAh battery with up to 27W fast charging support.
The Chinese company will be launching the phone in two colour variants Twilight Blue and Diamond Black. Apart from that, the company has also launched a campaign called Unbox the future in which those who are fans of Nubia smartphones can stand a chance to win a new Nubia Z20 smartphone starting September 23 that is today. The participants can also win gift cards from Amazon and Google Play along with other exciting prizes. To participate in the contest the interested people can log on to nubia.com.
Nubia Z20 specifications
Nubia Z20 will feature a bezel-less 6.42-inch FHD+ display with no cutouts, no notches, and no motorized cameras. As we said before it comes with a dual-screens.On the back, it sports a 5.1-inch touch display that allows the users to click pictures or shoot videos with a high-quality rear camera. The Nubia Z20 sports a mirror-polished metal frame and curved glass with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for protection. Each screen operates independently that allows the user to switch between games, messages, apps and more.
The rear screen has an always-on display and can be activated for customised android gaming experience. It comes loaded with Game Space hub game, too. The rear screen has a blue-light-blocking coating for safer viewing under dark environments. The hindmost screen also offers rhythmic lighting effects that can be customised for calls, music, games and so on. The dual-screen phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ processor paired with 8GB of RAM along with 128GB of internal storage. It comes loaded with 4,000mAh battery with up to 27W Fast Charging support
The smartphone comes with a triple camera set up consisting of a 48MP primary sensor with Optical Image Stabilisation, a 16MP ultra-wide-angle camera with 122.2 degrees field of view, along with an 8MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom for ultra-clear shots from long distance offering up to 30x digital zoom. The set is supported by an advanced Pro Mode with 2.5cm macro capability along with upgraded Super Night Mode.
These days every other smartphone maker is coming up with a smartphone specifically designed for the Gaming experience. Finally, the Taiwanese company has launched Asus ROG Phone 2 in India today. ROG Phone 2 is a gaming-centric smartphone that comes with high-end specifications along with 120Hz display and dual air triggers along with 6,000mAh battery for uninterrupted gameplay. In the gaming segment, it perfectly competes with Black Shark 2, which was launched a few months ago. Here we compare the Asus ROG Phone 2 with Black Shark 2:
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Asus ROG Phone 2: 120Hz HDR 6.59-inch FHD+ display
If you are looking for a gaming-centric smartphone with all the premium features a well light on your pocket then you can go for Asus ROG Phone 2 at Rs 37,999 as it is a good value for money device and has all the gaming features to offer one is looking for. However do keep a lookout for Diwali offers as Black Shark 2 will also give good discount in the coming days and weeks.
The popular electronic brand Asus today unveiled the second-generation gaming smartphone in India today. The company launched Asus ROG Phone 2 that was first introduced at the IFA 2019 tech event earlier this month. Ahead of the launch in the India market, the manufacturers launched the gaming-centric smartphone in the European market as well as in China. The smartphone will be available on Flipkart for the purchase. The smartphone runs on the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ SoC with up to 12GB of RAM. Other than that it comes with a massive 6,000mAh battery with 120Hz AMOLED display. Read on for Asus ROG Phone 2 pricing availability and specifications.
Asus ROG Phone 2 pricing and availability
The company launched the Asus ROG Phone 2 in two storage variants 8GB RAM with 128GB storage and 12GB RAM with a 512GB storage variant. The 8GB RAM with 128GB storage option comes with a price tag of Rs 37,999 whereas the 12GB RAM with 512GB storage costs Rs 59,999 that will be available in the coming weeks. Interested buyers can buy the handset via the e-commerce website Flipkart starting from September 30 at 12 noon.
The launch offers include a 10 per cent instant discount on Axis Bank Credit Card users and ICICI Bank credit card users apart from that the buyers will be offered no-cost EMI up to 6 months.
Besides this Asus also launched a number of accessories such as ROG 30W charger at Rs 1999, AeroActive Cooler II at Rs 3999, Professional Dock at Rs 5499, Lightening Armour Case Rs 2999, Twin View Dock II at Rs 19,999 and Mobile Desktop Dock at Rs 12,999. The ROG Kunai Gamepad will be available for Rs 9,999.
Asus ROG Phone 2 specifications
The Asus ROG Phone 2 features a 120Hz HDR 6.59-inch FHD+ display with 2,340 x 1,080 pixels and protected by Gorilla Glass 6. It has Snapdragon 855+ SoC, clocked at 2.9GHz with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB UFS 3.0 of internal storage.
In terms of camera capabilities, it comes with dual rear cameras that include a 48-megapixel primary and a secondary 13-megapixel ultrawide camera. On the front, it has a 24-megapixel selfie camera. The device comes incorporated with dual front-facing stereo speakers with DTS: X Ultra support and ultrasonic air triggers along with a 3D cooling chamber with a vent. The phone comes with a huge 6,000mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging and an in-display fingerprint scanner.
Call of Duty: Mobile will arrive on Android and iOS platforms on October 1. The free-to-play first-person shooter game has been specifically built for mobile phones and is almost similar to the Call of Duty games found on consoles and PCs, including all the essential features of the foremost version. The latest mobile game was announced by Activision in March this year following this pre-registration was also opened.
The company teamed up with Tencent Games, which is also the developer of popular PUBG Mobile game to produce Call of Duty: Mobile. The mobile game will also be listed on Google Play and the App Store to download and one can play the game without any charge.
Chris Plummer, Vice President, Mobile at Activision said, “We are delivering the definitive, first-person action experience on mobile with signature Call of Duty gameplay in the palms of your hands. We are bringing together some of the best the franchise has to offer, including Modern Warfare maps like Crash and Crossfire, Black Ops maps like Nuketown and Hijacked, and many more, into one epic title. We’ve tested the game extensively in select territories and the feedback we’ve received has helped us refine the experience for October 1.”
Call of Duty: Mobile will come with new maps, characters and will also include Battle Royale mode similar to PUBG Mobile along with all the important features and 100 players on the map. The multiplayer game will come with fan-favorite maps, familiar characters, signature weapons and competitive game modes stirred from Call of Duty: Black Ops, Modern Warfare, and other Call of Duty license games. It will also more than a few gameplay modes such as Team Deathmatch, Free-for-All, and Search and Destroy along with classic maps like Nuketown, Crash, Hijacked, Crossfire, Standoff, Crash and Killhouse(to name a few).
The mobile version of Call of Duty game also includes characters from the classic Modern Warfare and Black Ops series such as Alex Mason, Thomas Merrick, Simon ‘Ghost’ Riley and John “Soap” MacTavish along with customisable control system like simple Mode with automatic firing at enemies, and Advanced Mode with manual firing among others. As said, the game offers different modes like Free-For-All, Frontline, Team Deathmatch, Hardpoint, and Domination.
Call of Duty: Mobile’s battle royale mode will allow the gamers to play in a four-member team, two-member teams and even alone plus the game has to support for up to 100 players in an open map. It will also allow the players to opt between first or third-person perceptions. They can also fight across land, sea and air with the use of ATV, helicopter, and tactical raft. They can also assemble weapons and equipment like grenades while playing the game.
Those who are interested can get themselves pre-registered for the game on the official website. The game will be available for download on Google Play Store and Apple App Store in all the regions across the globe excluding Mainland China, Vietnam and Belgium.
Taiwanese Electronics brand Asus is all set to launch its new gaming-centric smartphone in India today. The company will be launching Asus ROG Phone 2 in the country. Prior to its launch in the country, the makers already introduced the second-generation gaming smartphone at the IFA 2019 tech event held in Berlin. Also, the device was listed on Flipkart confirming that the exclusive availability on the e-commerce website after the launch. The key highlights include a massive 6,000mAh battery and is powered by Snapdragon 855+ processor. The launch event will begin at 12.30 PM IST. The event will be live-streamed on its social media platforms. Read on to know more about the pricing, availability, specifications and live streaming details of the Asus ROG Phone 2.
Asus ROG Phone 2 expected price, availability and how to watch the live stream
The unveiling event of the Asus ROG Phone 2 starts at 12.30 noon IST. The launch event will also be live-streamed on its official YouTube channel as well as on the dedicated microsite on the e-commerce Platform Flipkart today plus you can also watch the event live right here on our website embedded below.
As for the pricing, the Asus ROG Phone 2 was launched in China ahead of the Indian launch. As per the Chinese pricing the Standard Edition which is for the 8GB RAM with 128GB storage variant costs CNY 3,499 (approximately Rs 35,000) whereas the 12GB RAM with 128GB storage variant priced at CNY 5,999 (approximately Rs 60,000). The Ultimate Edition with 12GB RAM with 1TB comes with a price tag of CNY 6,199 (approximately Rs 62,000).
In the European market, the standard edition costs EUR 899 (approximately Rs 71,400) while the Ultimate Edition carries a price tag of EUR 1,199 (approximately Rs 95,200).
Asus ROG Phone 2 specifications
Coming on the specifications, Asus ROG Phone 2 features a 120Hz HDR 6.59-inch FHD+ display with 2,340 x 1,080 pixels along with an in-display fingerprint scanner with Gorilla Glass 6 used for protection. It runs on Android 9 Pie with the ROG UI skin on top. The gaming device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ SoC processor with up to 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM along with up to 512GB UFS 3.0 of internal storage.
Asus ROG Phone 2 comes with a dual rear camera setup consisting of a 48-megapixel primary and a secondary 13-megapixel ultra-wide camera. It sports a 24-megapixel selfie camera on the front.
The gaming smartphone comes equipped with dual front-facing stereo speakers with DTS: X Ultra support and ultrasonic air triggers along with a 3D cooling chamber with a vent. It comes with a huge 6,000mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging.
Apple recently rolled out the biggest update of the year, iOS 13. The rollout brought lots of new features while disappointing the PubG players. In a new development, the people who use more than two fingers to play the addictive game a new toolbar shows up inside the game flouting the game in between.
As per a report, popular games like Fortnite and PUBG usually require a three-finger long-press gesture to play the games. The games are no more playable for those who often make use of more than two fingers to play the game with the recent rollout of iOS 13. This issue interrupts a lot of apps during the gameplay because of the gesture controls. Every time the users have three fingers on the display it pop-up warnings inside the game that confirms that the developers of the game are well aware of the issue. The warning reads, “We are aware of an issue for players upgrading to iOS 13.0, where touching the screen with 3 fingers will trigger an iOS function and interrupt the game. We have already raised the issue with Apple, and we will continue working with them to resolve the issue. We suggest players who play the game with 3 or more fingers do not upgrade to iOS 13.0 until the issue is resolved.”
According to Verge, the three-finger gesture on the iPhones was introduced to allow for more granular text editing options. Using three or more fingers triggers the new text editing bar. This toolbar only opens when the user taps inside text boxes on Messages, Signal and similar apps. Both Fortnite and PUBG often involve keeping two fingers on the screen for moving a character and controlling the camera at the same time a third finger is arched across the screen to aim down sights and perform other in-game functions. The method is called “claw” or “claw grip,” for the contorted hand position you find yourself making to pull it off. PUBG Mobile developer Tencent put a notice inside its mobile version about the ongoing issue as well as advising players not to update iOS 13 on their iPhones.
Popular instant messaging website WhatsApp keeps updating its app to add user-friendly features. Recently it was spotted testing Hide Muted Status Updates to allow its user to automatically hide the muted status updates within the app. Now it has launched new features for its users that permit them to share their WhatsApp status also on their Facebook stories.
Facebook owned WhatsApp has introduced a fresh feature that will allow the users to share their WhatsApp status messages as Facebook stories on both Android and iOS apps. A few months ago we informed you that this feature is being under testing mode which is now live. This feature works the same as Instagram where the users are allowed to share their Insta Stories on Facebook as well without having to share it separately.
WhatsApp users will now observe a new sharing option under their status “share to the Facebook story” this will allow them to share their WhatsApp status on their Facebook account. Whatsapp status is a feature which allows its user to share their pictures as well as their videos on the app that vanishes after 24 hours. This feature allows them to share their status directly on their Facebook Story. If you are unable to spot the new features we would recommend you try updating your app. This does not limit you to share your moments with Facebook only from now on you can also share your status on Instagram, Gmail and Google Photos as well. First, you need to get your accounts linked to the app.
The social media giant Facebook recently introduced Instagram Music in India. This feature allows Instagram users to add songs to their Instagram profiles and Facebook as well. The features comes with various creative tools such as Lyrics on Instagram, Lip Sync Live to let the users express themselves via music on Instagram stories.
The users can add their favorite songs to their photos and videos on their stories. Interestingly if the song’s lyrics are available they will automatically pop up. There is Lip Sync Live feature also that allows Facebook users to perform live on any song. Their friends will also be able to check their performance and follow the lyrics of the songs jointly by tapping follow the singer.
The Chinese Premium smartphone brand OnePlus has announced the rollout of its first software update OxygenOS version 10.0 based on Android 10 for OnePlus 7 Pro and OnePlus 7. The new software update comes with the latest UI, improved location permissions, new customization feature in Settings and latest full-screen gestures.
Both OnePlus 7 Pro and OnePlus 7 will be upgraded to Android 10. The company will be rolling out the Over the Air update in a staged manner. In the beginning, it will reach to a limited number of users after ensuring there are no critical bugs broader rolls out will begin. The company said, “Using VPN to download this build might not work as the rollout Is not based on regions and is randomly pushed out to a limited number of devices.”
As per the OnePlus changelog, the OxygenOS 10 firmware has upgraded the previous versions for OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro to Android 10. The new software update brings brand new UI design, location permissions for privacy has been enhanced, with new customization feature in Settings will now allow the users to choose icon shapes to be displayed in the Quick Settings,
With lots of new improvements the OxygenOS 10 now allow the users to swipe inward from the left or right edge of the screen to go back, the navigation bar at the bottom has also been added to allow switching left or right for recent apps. The company has also added a new game space feature that joins all your favorite games in one place for easier access and better gaming experience.
Intelligent info based on specific times, locations and events for Ambient Display has also been added (Settings – Display – Ambient Display – Smart Display). Now the users can also block the block spam by keywords for Message (Messages – Spam – Settings -Blocking settings).
If you have not received the update notification of the OxygenOS version 10.0 update hen you can download it manually by heading to the Settings menu of your OnePlus 7 Pro or OnePlus 7 mobile phone.
Expanding its Portal family unit social media giant Facebook launched its new model of Portal video chat devices. After launching the devices, the company entered into the category of TV streaming hardware. Facebook introduced three models that include Portal, Portal Mini and Portal TV.
Facebook already owns three biggest social media platforms WhatsApp, Messenger and Instagram with more than 2.4 million users across the world. Through which they will try to lure customers to these devices.
The Portal and Portal Mini comes with a new design and looks like a photo frame. The portal puts on a straight-up design just like the Portal+, which was launched by the company last year whereas the Portal Mini has a straight landscape type design.
The newly launched Portal devices also come with the ability for WhatsApp calling besides Facebook messenger along with step up to a wide-angle camera. The devices also includes features such as Story Time for children that consists of award-winning kid’s storybooks such as Llama Llama, Pete the Cat and Otto.
The Portal video chatting devices allows the users to watch shows, for instance, Red Table Talk with the use of Portal TV in the Facebook Watch content while interacting on a video call at the same time. The users can also watch their favourite shows via video streaming app such as SHOWTIME, CBS All Access, Starz, Redbull TV, Neverthink and Pluto TV plus it also gives the users access few music apps to the Spotify, iHeartRadio and Pandora.
Portal devices not only resemble a photo frame, but they can also be used as one to view your photographs as well as videos.
The devices come integrated with in-built Alexa skills that can also be launched using the Hey Portal voice command in US/Canada English. Keeping in mind the privacy and security of the users the device’s microphone and the camera can be switched off with the use of sliding switch along with a cover to wrap the camera. The voice, as well as the video call, are also claimed to be end-to-end encrypted.
The devices will start selling from October 15. The Portal comes with a price tag of $179 (approximately Rs 12,750) while the Portal Mini will cost $129 (approximately Rs 9,250). The Portal devices are available in black and white colour variants. The Portal TV can be purchased at $149 (approximately Rs 10,650) which ships on November 5. All the devices are initially available in the UK, France, Italy, Spain, Australia and New Zealand along with the US and Canada and have been put on pre-orders at portal.facebook.com. Indian availability is still unclear.
