OnePlus CEO Pete Lau confirms launch of a 5G smartphone in 2019

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OnePlus CEO Pete Lau confirms launch of a 5G smartphone in 2019

Earlier this year lot of screenshots and announcements from OnePlus did showcase the power of 5G on a OnePlus smartphone. Some of it was leaked information, but now the company CEO Pete Lau has gone on record and confirmed that a new ‘Flagship’ smartphone by them will have 5G capability.

As always, OnePlus launches two series of smartphones each year. This year the Chinese company has already launched the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro with Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 CPU. And now it is the turns of the ‘T’ models. The company is getting ready to launch the OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro in mid-October. Some leaks have put the date as 15th October for the launch event. Sources close to Gadget Bridge have confirmed that the event will happen in USA and India at the same time. It will happen in the same manner as it happened for the OnePlus 7 Pro launch with events happening simultaneously in USA and India.

This time three versions of the smartphones are expected OnePlus 7T, OnePlus 7T Pro and OnePlus 7T Pro (5G Ready), which should be the flagship model by the company. This is the phone Pete Lau has been talking about in various reports. Before this, we have seen Samsung launch 5G models of its flagship smartphones, too.

Not much is known about the OnePlus 7T or 7T pro. But whatever is known is good information. In all likelihood, the OnePlus 7T series will carry a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset, the higher version could have the 855+ chipset inside with 5G. RAM options will start from 6GB and go up to 12GB. Storage for the top model will be maxed out at 512GB. Also, triple rear cameras will be seen on all models with a pop-up selfie camera.

With this, the company is expected to launch the OnePlus TV as well. Which the company has already spoken about in its blog post. They are planning to launch the OnePlus TV since there is a demand by OnePlus fans and the market for a good budget smart TV is growing. Although there is no confirmation of the TVs launch date, it should be around the same time the ‘T’ versions of OnePlus are launched. The TV is expected to support 4K resolution as well as run Android for TV. OnePlus TV will be launching in four sizes including 43-inches, 55-inches, 65-inches, and 75-inches. Bluetooth 5.0 support will also be seen in this smart TV.

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2019 iPhones name surfaced online, tipped as iPhone 11 Pro

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2019 iPhones name surfaced online, tipped as iPhone 11 Pro

There may be some time left in the launch of Apple’s iPhone’s new models, but the internet is already flooded with rumours, leaks, and details about the upcoming smartphones. As we all know that Apple is planning to launch three new models of the upcoming iPhone 11 smartphones. All the three models will be powered by Apple’s A13 Bionic chip coupled with the latest Taptic Engine.

In addition to this, the three smartphones by Apple will be launched with a Lightning port designed for audio and charging. As per the rumours, the company is expected to name its upcoming devices like the iPhone 11, the iPhone 11R and the iPhone 11 Max or the iPhone XI, the iPhone XIR and the iPhone XI Max.

Now according to a fresh report, the Cupertino, California based company is planning to change the name of the new series of iPhones. As per a report by CoinX who is famous for predicting Apple’s news, have said the new iPhone will be called iPhone Pro. According, to their Twitter account they tweeted Pro for iPhone? Crazy naming schemes over the past few years. this suggests that the company could change the name of its new model of the iPhone 2019.  So it can be easily guessed it can be on the same lineup as iPad Pro, Mac Pro, and MacBook Pro.

However, they did not reveal the accurate names of the upcoming devices but it can be easily assumed that the 2019 model of the iPhone could be named as iPhone 11, the iPhone 11R and the iPhone 11 Pro instead of the iPhone 11 Max. The device is expected to arrive with a triple rear camera set up that includes a wide-angle lens, a telephoto lens and an ultra-wide-angle lens.

As per previous reports the new iPhone models, namely the iPhone 11, the iPhone 11R and the iPhone 11 Max or the iPhone 11 Pro are rumoured to be featuring a 5.8-inch OLED display, a 6.1-inch LCD display and a 6.5-inch OLED display, in that order. The rear camera sensors are also tipped to come up in a square-shaped camera module. Apart from that Apple is expected to be upgrading its Face ID feature and will retain the lightning port in its upcoming 2019 iPhones.

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OnePlus’ first smart TV will be called OnePlus TV, company confirms

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OnePlus’ first smart TV will be called OnePlus TV, company confirms

Chinese technology company OnePlus is known to be working on its own TV since September last year when the company’s CEO and co-founder Pete Lau announced that the brand will be entering the smart TV segment. But ever since then, nothing new was announced. However, today OnePlus has officially announced the name of its first offering in the segment: OnePlus TV. Other than this, the company has also revealed the logo of the lineup.

The company has also written a blog post on OnePlus forum where it revealed the design philosophy behind the new logo that has been shared. OnePlus has said, “The gap between the “+” and the logo edge is twice as the one between the “+” and the letter “T”, which is also twice as the one between “T” and “V”. We were inspired by classic geometric progression, which can be seen from so many classic art forms, such the ancient Hindu symbol, the mandala, and the famous ancient Greek temple, Heraion of Argos. And looking closer, you can tell that the we’ve used the same thickness for both logo and the letters to ensure an aesthetics of “symmetry” and “unity”.”

In the same post, the company has also explained why it opted to name its upcoming smart TV as OnePlus TV. It said, “Yes, we are going to call our very first smart TV product “OnePlus TV” – simple yet to-the-point – as we believe there’s no other name that can best represent our value, vision and pride than naming it with our own brand.”

We should mention that last year, the Chinese technology company had started the ‘OnePlus TV: You Name It’ contest. As a part of the contest, the company’s fans were given a chance to name the upcoming television. The company had also said that the winners of the contest will win an award and the one who will be the first to suggest a name for the offering will get a “big prize”.

OnePlus TV 2

It is worth pointing out that a few days back, a report had surfaced online that said that OnePlus will be launching multiple smart TVs and its offerings will be available in four sizes including 43-inches, 55-inches, 65-inches, and 75-inches.

While it is known that the OnePlus’ new offering will be an Android TV, as of now, it is not clear if it will come with OxygenOS. Speculations also suggest that the TVs will have support for Bluetooth 5.0 and 4K HDR displays. In India, the OnePlus TV is expected to be sold on Amazon exclusively as the company has had a partnership with the e-commerce platform ever since it launched its first smartphone in the country.

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HTC made a comeback in India by launching HTC Wildfire X

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HTC made a comeback in India by launching HTC Wildfire X

HTC is back in action by launching a new smartphone in India. The smartphone company made a comeback after more than a year. The last smartphone that it launched in the country was HTC Desire 12 and HTC Desire 12+ that was launched in June last year. Wildfire X has been launched in two variants. The device also comes with a pre-installed MyBuddy feature that is stated to be offering personal security to its users. The new phones come with the triple rear camera set up along with a waterdrop style notch on its display.

HTC Wildfire X price and launch offer

 HTC Wildfire X has been launched in two storage variants in the country 3GB/32GB internal storage and 4GB/128GB internal storage. The base variant that is 3GB/32GB storage option comes at a starting price of Rs 9,999 while the upper variant 4GB/128GB storage option is available at a limited period price tag of Rs 12,999. The smartphone will go on sale on August 22 via Flipkart. Both the variants come in a single Sapphire Blue colour option.

Telecom operators like Vodafone and Idea are offering coupons valued at Rs 3,750 to its subscribers who buy HTC Wildfire X. In addition to this both the operators are also offering an additional 500MB data per day for 18 months. The company is also offering 50 coupons worth Rs 75 each when the WildFire X buyers recharge their device with Rs 255 via MyVodafone or MyIdea app.

The company is also offering No questions asked six months of accidental damage protection service to the buyers. In addition to this, the company will also provide free pick and drop facility.

HTC Wildfire X launched in India

HTC Wildfire X specifications features

The HTC Wildfire X comes with a 6.22-inch HD+ (720×1,520 pixels) HD+ IPS display with the waterdrop-style notch and 88.8 percent screen-to-body ratio. The latest smartphone by HTC is powered by an octa-core SoC, paired with 3GB and 4GB RAM options. Wildfire X runs Android 9 Pie and has 32GB and 128GB of internal storage options that can be expanded through microSD cards up to 256GB.

Now coming on to the imaging duties, the HTC Wildfire X features a triple rear camera set up that includes a 12-megapixel primary sensor with 1.25-micron pixel size, 8-megapixel secondary sensor, and a 5-megapixel tertiary, depth sensor. The back camera supports 8X hybrid zoom along with with a dual-tone LED flash. On the front, it sports an 8-megapixel selfie camera sensor along with a wide-angle, 86-degree lens.

The HTC Wildfire X Connectivity options include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The sensors on the phone include an accelerometer, ambient light, gyroscope and proximity sensor. It also has a fingerprint sensor on the rear panel. The device houses a 3,300mAh battery that is supported by AI technology and supports 10W charging. Apart from that, it measures 156.7×74.9×7.95mm.

HTC Wildfire X comes with a 3D OPVD mirror finish that also exhibits Hyper Optical patterns on the rear panel. As we mentioned earlier it also comes with My Buddy feature that is touted to draw a loud alarm, sends the live location to family/friends as well as it transmits audio/video of the user’s surroundings in real-time when one is in trouble. With the help of this feature, the user can easily locate their phone, too.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ will launch in India on August 20

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ will launch in India on August 20

South Korean company, Samsung, has finally unveiled its Galaxy Note 10 series. Now the company is preparing to officially launch both Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ in India. The launch event is going to be held at Samsung Opera House in Bengaluru for this the company has also started sending the official invites for the upcoming event. The launch event will be held on August 20 at 12 PM noon IST. The event will also be live-streamed on the company’s official English and Hindi website.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10, Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ price in India

 During the launch event, the company is expected to come up with more launch offers. In the country, Samsung will be offering Samsung Galaxy Note 10 single 8GB RAM with 256GB internal storage variant at Rs 69,999 while Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 12GB RAM with 256GB of onboard storage will be available at Rs 79,999. However, the company has not disclosed the price of the high end 12GB RAM with 512GB internal storage model. It is expected to be revealed at the launch event. Both the phablets are available in three colour variants Aura Black, Aura Glow, and Aura White colour.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+ are by now available for pre-order through select offline retailers while it is also available for pre-booking on online retailers namely Amazon, Flipkart, Paytm Mall, Samsung Online Store, and Tata Cliq. Both the latest smartphones by Samsung will start selling in the country from August 23

While pre-ordering the latest smartphone the buyers can avail Rs 6,000 cashback with the use of HDFC Bank credit or debit cards at retail outlets and Samsung Online Store. Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ buyers can also buy the Galaxy watch Active at Rs 9,999 that is originally sold for Rs 19,990. Other cashback offers are also available when the buyer pre-books any of the mentioned devices via Amazon, Flipkart, Paytm Mall, and Tata Cliq.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 specifications

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 features a 6.3-inch full-HD+ (1080×2280 pixels) Infinity-O Display with a Dynamic AMOLED panel that supports HDR10+ and dynamic tone mapping. It runs Android 9.0 Pie with the company’s One UI on top. The device is powered by octa-core Exynos 9825 SoC and offers 8GB of RAM and 256GB of inbuilt storage that cannot be expanded via microSD card.

The camera capabilities include a triple rear camera setup that includes a 12-megapixel wide-angle (77 degrees) primary sensor that has a variable aperture from f/1.5-f/2.4 as well as optical image stabilisation (OIS). Along with a 16-megapixel sensor with an ultra-wide-angle (123 degrees) lens and an f/2.2 aperture and a 12-megapixel sensor with a telephoto lens (45 degrees), an f/2.1 aperture, and OIS. On the front, Galaxy Note 10 has a 10-megapixel sensor with autofocus, an f/2.2 aperture, and an 80-degree field of view.

Connectivity options include 4G (LTE Cat. 20), Wi-Fi 802.11ax, Bluetooth v5.0, NFC, MST, GPS/ A-GPS, and a USB Type-C port. The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 comes with an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, proximity sensor, RBG light sensor, and an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor onboard. It houses a 3,500mAh battery, supported by a 25W charger. It measures 151×71.8×7.9mm and weighs 168 grams. The all-new S Pen sports a 6-axis sensor with a gyroscope and acceleration sensor.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ specifications

 The Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ comes with a 6.8-inch 498ppi 3040×1440 pixels resolution display.  The elder sibling is available in two variants 12GB of RAM along with 256GB and 12GB of RAM with 512GB both can be expanded up to 1TB via microSD card

Now coming on the camera, the Galaxy Note 10+ comes with the same sensors but also packs an additional VGA lens that the company is calling as ‘DepthVision’ camera. This will enable you to take 3D scans of various things. For selfies and video calls, there is a 10MP camera that comes with an f/2.2 aperture and a field of view of 80 degrees. It houses a larger 4,300mAh battery, and it comes with 45W fast charger. It measures 162.3×77.2×7.9mm and weighs 196 grams.

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Snap has introduced redesigned Spectacles 3

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Snap has introduced redesigned Spectacles 3

Snap Inc. has launched Spectacles 3. The third generation of the spectacles is basically an augmented reality sunglass that is sleek and it features an HD camera that helps in creating depth perception. The limited-edition glasses will start selling on Spectacles.com in November at $380 (approximately Rs 27,088.30)

The limited-edition glasses by Snap comes with dual HD cameras on each side and both are capable to capture photos as well as 3D videos. The photos and the videos can further be transported to the user’s phone and then can be seen in the Snapchat app by tilting the phone for depth perception. The users can also make use of the 3D viewer to view the captured photos and videos in 3D. This viewer is similar to the Google Cardboard that is utilized to hold a phone for 3D viewing of pictures and videos.

The Snap Spectacles 3 have the ability to capture pictures in 1,642×1,642 resolution and it offers 1,216×1,216 resolution videos. The photos and videos can be viewed in either portrait or landscape mode within the Snapchat app without disrupting the perspective, irrespective of how the user embraces the phone.

The limited-edition glasses by Snap comes with dual HD cameras
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The product comes in a fresh design along with round lenses for the protection from sun fitted in a squared-off steel frame with adjustable tips. The glasses are introduced in two colours, Carbon and Mineral.

The new product from Snap Inc comes with a 4GB of internal storage that has the capacity to store 100 videos as well as 1,200 photos. The battery takes up to 75 minutes to fully charge and then can be used to record up to 70 videos and more than 200 photos on a single charge. The glasses come with their carry bag that is used for charging the specs along with a USB-C charging cable.

The main objective of the Spectacles 3 is to capture photos and videos that can be transferred to the user’s device in order to share on Snapchat. In addition to this, the glasses also feature new 3D effects to benefit from 3D pictures and videos captured by the Spectacles in Snapchat. To do this the user needs to transfer all the recorded videos and photos manually either via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, as it does not offer automatic transferring of data.

As we mentioned earlier the Spectacles 3 comes with a price tag of $380 (approximately Rs 27,088) that is double the price of the previous variant. The product has been put up for pre-booking and will start selling in November this year.

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According to the IDC report, India recorded a 36.9 million growth in the shipments of smartphones

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According to the IDC report, India recorded a 36.9 million growth in the shipments of smartphones

As per the latest International Data Corporation (IDC) report the shipment of the smartphone in India has recorded 36.9 million growth in the second quarter of 2019 with a 9.9% year-on-year (YoY) and 14.8% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) growth. The IDC report saw a 7.6% increase in over the last quarter that is over-all 69.3 million mobile phones were shipped in the country in the Q2.

Upasana Joshi, Associate Research Manager, Client Devices, IDC India said, “Despite the efforts towards multi-channel retailing by almost all vendors, the online channel continued its growth momentum fuelled by multiple new launches, attractive offers and affordability schemes like EMIs/cashbacks. This resulted in a YoY growth of 12.4% for the online channel with an overall share of 36.8% in 2Q19,”

Despite the fact that the offline channel recorded a growth of 8.5% year-on-year due to various reasons such as the launch of new devices by Samsung in its Galaxy A series, Promotional events held by Vivo during IPL and the way Chinese smartphone company Xiaomi is increasing its sales via multiple channels.

The overall market ASP raised at US$159 (Rs11,302.59) in the second quarter with 78% of the market below US$200 (14,217.10) price segment. But, the fastest mounting segment was US$200-300 that saw an increase of 105.2% YoY. This happened because of the Chinese brand smartphones that are offering innovative as well as flagships like features and design at mid-price segments.

IDC report
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Joshi further adds, “US$400-$600 was the second-fastest-growing segment with 16.3% YoY growth in 2Q19. OnePlus led this segment with a 63.6% share at the back of newly launched OnePlus 7 series. In the premium (US$500+) segment, Apple bettered Samsung for the leadership position with an overall share of 41.2% in 2Q19 as the iPhone XR demand saw an uplift after the price drop and aided by heavy promotional activities.

The feature phone market registered a drop of 26.3 percent with a total of  32.4 million-unit shipped in Q2. This was due to lesser shipments of 4G-enabled feature phones with 40.3% YoY decline in 2Q19.

With the highest shipped models of Redmi 6A and Redmi Note 7, Pro Xiaomi’s shipment grew by 4.8% YoY in Q2. The company also continues to dominate in the online channel with a market share of 46.5%, along with 39.5% of market share in the offline channel shipments in 2Q19.

While South Korean Company Samsung also saw a sturdy growth of 16.6% YoY in the second quarter driven by the launch of new devices in Galaxy A series that falls under mid-price segments. According to the report both Galaxy A10 and A20 were amongst the top 5 models overall for the market.

Vivo recorded solid growth of 31.6% YoY in Q2. Its reasonably priced model Y91 featured in the top 5 model lists all over the country. Additionally, the company also launched its first exclusive online phone “Z1 Pro” priced aggressively in US$200-300 segment.

OPPO also registered a  strong quarter with YoY growth of 41.0%, This is due to launch of its reasonable model A3s, A1K and A5s under its A series of smartphones. The online channel saw 19.1% for the vendor-driven by online exclusive model “K1”.

Realme registered manifold growth YoY in 2Q19, due to newly launched model C2 and 3/3Pro series. The smartphone brand was second in the online channel with 16.5% market share in Q2, accompanied by constant efforts for an increase in the offline channel which accounted for 21.0% of its shipments in the second quarter of 2019.

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Vivo is offering mobile phones at 50 percent off in its Freedom Carnival Sale

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Vivo is offering mobile phones at 50 percent off in its Freedom Carnival Sale

It is raining offers and discounts on countless smartphones this Independence Day. Now Vivo has come up with its Freedom Carnival Sale offering discounts on its devices on Vivo India E-Store. The sale started on August 12 and will end on August 14. Vivo is also offering no-cost EMI option on the select credit card. The buyers can also avail 5 percent cashback on HDFC bank credit card.

The company has also included the newly launched Vivo Z1 Pro in its Freedom Carnival Sale. However, there are no discounts being offered on the handset. While buying the phone the buyers will get Rs 1,000 off that can be redeemed on their next purchase on Vivo e-Store. The smartphone is available at a starting price of Rs 14,990 in the country. The phone comes with a massive 5,000mAh battery. the key highlights of Vivo Z1 Pro are its full HD+ display that has a hole-punch design, a triple rear camera setup and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 712 SoC. The device has some gaming-centric features and houses a 5,000mAh battery that has support for 18W fast charging, too.

Vivo’s hot-selling device Vivo V15 is also part of the Vivo Freedom Carnival sale. The original price of the product is Rs 23,990. The company is now offering it for Rs 19,990 during the three days sale. Buyers will get an extra Rs 2,500 off on the exchange of their old handset. Vivo V15 sports a 6.53-inch Full HD (1,080 x 2,340 pixels) InCell FullView display. This smartphone is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P70 SoC paired with 6GB of RAM. The device runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with Funtouch OS 9 and it packs a 4,000mAh battery.

Freedom Carnival Sale

On the other hand, Vivo V15 Pro that was launched at a Rs 26,990 is now being sold at Rs 23,990. The Vivo V15 Pro sports a 6.39-inch Full HD+ Ultra FullView Display and is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 675 AIE SoC and comes with 6GB of LPDDR4x RAM. It runs on Android 9.0 Pie skinned with Funtouch OS 9. It also features a triple rear camera set up and a pop-up selfie camera.

Vivo Y17 is now available at Rs 15,990. The original price of the device is Rs 18,990. Buyers can also avail an extra Rs 1,500 as an exchange offer. It comes with the triple-rear camera setup, 5,000mAh battery along with a MediaTek Helio processor. The handset comes with features such as Ultra Gaming Mode paired with Dual Turbo mode.

Vivo has also included other smartphones in the Freedom Carnival Sale such as Vivo Y15 and Vivo Y12. On the purchase of both the mobile phones, the company is offering Rs 1,500 off (additional) on the exchange of the old mobile.

Apart from that the company also runs Half Price flash sale at 12 PM noon daily on its official e-Store. In this, the company offers a select number of handsets at half the price. All the devices bought during the Freedom Carnival Sale can be replaced within 30 days from the date of purchase.

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Vivo S1 set to go on its first sale in India today

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Vivo S1 set to go on its first sale in India today

Vivo S1 will go on its first sale in India today. The Chinese smartphone company launched Vivo S1 in the country last week. Before launching the smartphone in India, the company launched the phone in its home market. The handset comes in three storage variants. The company has decided to put the 4GB RAM variant on sale via e-retail giants Flipkart as well as Amazon.

The smartphone is also available for sale on the company’s official store Vivo India e-store. The key highlights of the smartphone include MediaTek Helio P65 SoC, a triple rear camera setup, a 4,500mAh battery along with an in-display fingerprint sensor. Here are all the details that are essential to know about the price as well as the specifications of the mobile phone.

Vivo S1 price in India, launch offers

The company introduced Vivo S1 in three storage variants 4GB RAM/128GB storage, 6GB RAM/64GB storage and 6GB RAM with 128GB storage. The 4GB RAM along with 128GB of internal storage will come at a price tag of Rs 17,999. The latest smartphone by Vivo is available in two colour options Skyline Blue and Diamond Black colour. The handset will go on its first sale on Flipkart, Amazon and Vivo India e-store.

On the purchase of the device, HDFC card users can avail 7.5 percent cashback, Jio subscriber can get benefits up to Rs 10,000. Paytm users can get Rs 2,500 cashback on the purchase of Vivo S1, too. The smartphone is already available for purchase at offline stores namely Reliance Digital, Poorvika, Big C, Lot, Sangeetha, Croma, and Vijay Sales. As we mentioned earlier the latest device is available in three storage variants the other 6GB RAM with 64GB of onboard storage variant can be purchased at Rs 18,990 while the 6GB RAM with 128GB storage variant can be bought for Rs 19,990. However, both these devices are not available for purchase at the moment.

 Vivo S1 design, specifications

 Vivo S1 it comes with a 6.38-inch Full-HD+ Super AMOLED display that includes a waterdrop design to house the selfie camera. The design of the smartphone has a 90 percent screen to body ratio and offers an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The display comes with an in-display fingerprint sensor along with a face unlock as security features. The device is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P65 SoC. The handset is available in three storage options 4GB RAM/128GB storage, and 6GB RAM/64GB storage and 6GB RAM with 128GB storage that is expandable up to 256GB via microSD card. The handset runs on Android 9.0 based on Funtouch OS 9 that offers Jovi Smart Screen, Customisable Icons, Dark Mode, etc.

Coming on to the cameras, the Vivo S1 features a triple rear camera set up that includes a 16MP (f/1.78), 8MP AI Super Wide Angle (f/2.2) secondary sensor along with 2MP Bokeh Camera (f/2.4). On the front, it sports a 32MP Front Camera (f/2.0) within a waterdrop design. The camera sensors of the device are supported by Artificial Intelligence. On the rear cams, it comes with features like HDR Mode, Live Photo, PDAF, AI Super Wide-Angle, Portrait Mode, AI Portrait Framing, AI Face Beauty, Time-Lapse, Slo-Mo and much more. On the front, it comes with enhanced beautification features like AI Face Beauty, AI Portrait Lighting, AR Stickers, etc.

Vivo S1 houses a 4,500 mAh battery along with 18W Dual-Engine Fast Charging. It measures 159.53 × 75.23 × 8.13mm and it weighs 179g.

The connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, 3.5mm headphone jack, and Micro-USB along with USB OTG support. The sensors on the mobile include Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-compass, Gyroscope (Virtual).

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WhatsApp now brings Fingerprint authentication to Android beta users

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WhatsApp now brings Fingerprint authentication to Android beta users

Popular messaging app WhatsApp keeps on getting new features every now and then that makes it more user-friendly. This time the instant messaging app has rolled out a new feature where the user will be able to unlock WhatsApp using the smartphone’s fingerprint sensor. The company first brought this feature to the iOS devices now the fingerprint feature has arrived to Android beta users.

The new update bears Android beta version 2.19.221 that comes disabled by default. To enable it the users can head to setting option available with the app where they can add a layer of protection to their app chats making it more secure and private. This can be done by going to WhatsApp Settings > Account > Privacy > Fingerprint lock. The new feature is made available for the device that runs on Android Marshmallow or higher and also comes with a fingerprint scanner.

After enabling the Fingerprint lock the user further needs to bring into play fingerprint authentication to unlock WhatsApp. The user can choose from an automatic lock option as per their requirement. When the user selects this option he/ she will be asked to confirm their identity by using the fingerprint authentication in order to open or close the app.

In the Android version the user can choose from ‘automatically lock’ options- immediately, after 1 minute, and after 30 minutes. On the other hand, the iOS app comes with an extra option of 15 minutes that the Android version does not include.

In addition to this, the instant messaging platforms also come with a fresh option of ‘show content in notifications’. This feature will let the user make their mind up if they would like to see or hide messages as well as sender preview while the fingerprint lock is enabled. If the user does not enable the said feature they would be able to respond to the messages from the notification itself as well as come back with the WhatsApp calls. This is possible because the Fingerprint feature is enabled when the users want to lock or unlock the app.

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Oppo’s Independence Day sale offers deals on Oppo F11, F11 Pro and other smartphones

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Oppo’s Independence Day sale offers deals on Oppo F11, F11 Pro and other smartphones

As India’s Independence Day is coming near the smartphone companies are offering discounts and offers on its devices as a part of Independence Day sale. The latest company to come up with discounts and offers is Oppo. The smartphone maker is offering Oppo F11 series models, Oppo A9 and Oppo A5s at a discounted price along with EMI options for a limited period of time.

 Discounts and Offers

Oppo F11 was launched in the country at a starting price of Rs 17,990. The F11 is available in two storage variants. The 4GB with 128GB internal storage is now available at Rs 16,990, while the upper variant 6GB with 128GB of onboard storage that originally cost Rs 19,990 can now be purchased at Rs 17,999 after it received a price cut of Rs 2000 during the Independence Day sale.

The company is also offering Oppo F11 pro at Rs 21,990 down from Rs 23,990. The smartphone is available in 6GB with 128GB onboard storage.

As a part of Independence Day sale, the Chinese smartphone company is also offering Oppo A9 at Rs 15,490. While buying the smartphone the buyers can also opt for the Zero down payment using Bajaj Finserv, IDFC First Bank and HDB Financials.

Oppo A5s 3GB RAM variant is also available at Rs 9,990. The company is also offering Oppo A5s on Zero down payment options from HDB Financials and HDFC Bank.

All the mentioned devices can be purchased across all the online as well as offline stores in India.

Oppo F11 specifications and features

Oppo F11 comes with a 6.5-inch Full-HD+ (1080 x 2340 pixels) LCD screen with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The device is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P70 processor, paired with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The device houses a 4,020mAh battery supportingVOOC Flash Charge 3.0.

 

Coming on the camera capabilities, the Oppo F11 features a dual rear camera setup which comprises of a 48MP primary sensor with an f/1.79 aperture paired with a 5MP secondary sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. While at the front, there is a 16MP selfie camera with an f/2.0 aperture.

The connectivity options include 4G LTE support, Wi-Fi 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5), Bluetooth 4.2, GPS/ A-GPS, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Oppo F11 Pro specifications and features

The Oppo F11 Pro features a 6.53-inch Full-HD+ (1,080 x 2,340 pixels) LCD display. The F11 Pro runs Android 9 Pie skinned with ColorOS 6 and is powered by the octa-core MediaTek Helio P70 SoC along with 6GB of RAM. The smartphone comes with a 4,000mAh battery with VOOC Flash Charge 3.0 fast charging support.

On the part of the cameras, the Oppo F11 Pro comes with a dual rear camera setup that includes a 48MP main camera paired with a 5MP secondary camera. On the front, there is a 16MP pop-up selfie camera module.

Oppo F11 Pro connectivity options include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS/ A-GPS, and a Micro-USB port.

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Ola acquires Pikup.ai for better mobility experience with machine learning

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Ola acquires Pikup.ai for better mobility experience with machine learning

Ride-hailing company Ola has got hold of Pikup.ai. It is an artificial intelligence startup that is basically based out of Bengaluru in the country. Pikup.ai was co-founded by Inder Singh and RitwikSaikiathat makes use of autonomous technologies like artificial intelligence, computer vision and sensor fusion to provides seamless AI-powered solutions for businesses. Pikup.ai will join Ola as part of the deal. The Ola app offers mobility solutions by connecting customers to drivers and a wide range of vehicles across bikes, auto-rickshaws, metered taxis, and cabs.

Ankit Bhati, Co-founder & CTO, Ola said, “As we advance on our mission to build mobility for a billion people, we are investing in futuristic technology solutions that will shape the future of mobility in India and the world. We are very excited to welcome the Pikup.ai team to Ola and we look forward to co-creating innovative technology that will help redefine the mobility experience in the times to come.”

Ola is amplifying its focus on using advanced analytics and deep technology to build futuristic mobility solutions for India as well as the world. With the use of the application of machine learning and AI, it will make possible for the company to recognize deep insight that will be able to lead to enhanced mobility results.

Previously, this year Ola publicised its objective to set up an Advanced Technology Centre in the San Francisco Bay area that will focus on developing next-generation technologies in mobility such as Electric, Connected as well as Autonomous Vehicles. According to the company by bringing deep domain expertise to Ola, this acquisition will also deliver innovations that continue to improve safety and transform the customer experience.

Inder Singh, Co-founder Pikup.ai said, “Ola is one of the world’s most admired mobility platforms and has pioneered many innovations in mobility and beyond in such a short span of time. We are looking forward to joining Ola on its mission to build mobility for a billion people and are very excited about building meaningful technology solutions that have a deep impact on the lives of millions, every single day.”

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Samsung launched Galaxy A10s that sports an Infinity-V Display

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Samsung launched Galaxy A10s that sports an Infinity-V Display

The South Korean company, Samsung, has already launched numerous devices under its Galaxy A and Galaxy M series within the budget segment of the Indian market. If we talk about the Galaxy A series, Samsung Galaxy A10 was the most affordable in the entire range. Now the company has expanded its portfolio by launching the Samsung Galaxy A10s Smartphone.

The newest model is the successor of the Galaxy A10 that was launched in India earlier this year. However, the company has not revealed the price as well as the sale date details of the A10Sas the smartphone was showcased through Samsung Global Newsroom that also revealed its key specifications along with features. Samsung A10s features an Infinity-V Display along with a dual rear camera setup. The smartphone is available in four colour options Black, Blue, Green, and Red colour.

Samsung launched Galaxy S10s

To recall, the company launched the Samsung Galaxy A10 in India this year at a price tag of Rs 8,490, nevertheless, the handset received a price cut of Rs 1,500. Samsung Galaxy A10 features a 6.2-inch HD+ (720 x 1,520 pixels) screen and is powered by an octa-core Exynos 7884 SoC. The smartphone comes with 2GB of RAM and it packs a 3,400mAh battery. As we mentioned earlier, it comes with a single 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera.

Samsung Galaxy A10s specifications, features

Samsung Galaxy A10s comes with a6.2-inch HD+ (720×1,520 pixels) Infinity-V Display along with 19:9 aspect ratio. The new phone is powered by an octa-core SoC, paired with 2GB of RAM along with32GB of internal storage that can further be expanded up to 512GB via microSD card. Galaxy A10 runs Android 9 Pie with One UI on top. Apart from that, the phone houses a 4,000mAh battery and measures 156.9×75.8×7.8mm.

On the camera front, Samsung Galaxy A10s comes with a dual rear camera setup that includes a 13-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.8 lens and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor with an f/2.4 lens. On the front, it has an 8-megapixel selfie sensor along with an f/2.0 lens.

For connectivity options, Samsung A10s comes with 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS/ A-GPS. It also includes a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

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Google now allows its users to log in to various Google services using their fingerprint

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Google now allows its users to log in to various Google services using their fingerprint

If you are an Android device user now you can log in to various Google services without needing to type their passwords. Instead of signing in using a password, the Android users can now use their fingerprint. The search engine giant, Google, will be rolling out the new feature on to a number of Android 8 and 9 devices. Later on, the fingerprint unlock feature will be brought to other handsets running Android 7 or later. The philosophy behind the move is that Google wants you to sign in as easily as possible.

Apart from the fingerprint authentication feature the user can also log in to Chrome’s browser either with a Pin lock or a pattern lock. It is worth noticing that the company is the first time allowing its users to sign into its web services through the online biometric authentication method.

In the past the company let Android phone users use their fingerprint to confirm Google Pay purchases as well as log in to apps. The latest development makes sure you use biometric authentication to log in to the company’s web services within the Chrome browser.

Currently, you can only utilize this service to view and edit the passwords that Google has accumulated. The online password browser can be accessed through passwords.google.com. After heading to the browser it will ask you to confirm yourself making use of your device’s fingerprint sensor. However, you can also choose from other available authentication methods such as pattern, Pin as well as password whichever you prefer.

According to The Verge, “Google’s new functionality is built using FIDO2 and the WebAuthn protocol, an open standard that sites can use to secure web-based logins. FIDO2 is much more secure than regular passwords. All Android devices running version 7.0 or later are FIDO2-certified, and Google lets you use an Android phone as a 2FA security key to log in to your account using the same technology.”

At the moment the feature is being rolled out for some Android handsets. However, the company is working to bring the new feature to other Google and Google Cloud Services in some time. Using this functionality the user can not use their phone to validate a desktop login. The framework is much easier as well as safer than a password to log in as the user will not have to remember a password. Therefore, avoiding the threat of reusing the same password on various different web services. These credentials are stored in your devices that cannot be intercepted or hacked off a company’s servers.

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Samsung Galaxy M90 leaked online, will reportedly be powered by Snapdragon 855 SoC

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Samsung Galaxy M90 leaked online, will reportedly be powered by Snapdragon 855 SoC

Samsung has been on a launching spree this year. The company has launched various devices under its M-Series smartphone that includes the Galaxy M10, Galaxy M20, Galaxy M30 and the Galaxy M40. All the M-series devices come under Rs 20,000. Now there is a rumour that the South Korean company is planning to launch another handset named Samsung Galaxy M90. As per the reports, the M90 device could be launched either in October or in November this year. The said smartphone is expected to be launched under the same price segment of the M-Series models with improved specifications.

Until now there was hardly any information with regards to Galaxy M90, so this is the first time it has come to light that Samsung is working on any such smartphone. The latest rumour came from the lesser-known tipster Ishan Agarwal. He stated that the M90 is put up with an SM-M905F model number. Additionally, he also shared that the upcoming smartphone has been internally codenamed R6. He further shed light on the rumoured device M90 that will look similar to Galaxy A90.

 

According to the previous leaks and rumours, the A90’s 5G variant has already been showcased online and this will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC. If the rumours are true then M90 will be a powerful device with Snapdragon 855 SoC as well. However, it is not confirmed but to make the handset more affordable the company could also switch the rumoured processor either with Snapdragon 710 SoC or Snapdragon 730 SoC.

To recall Samsung Galaxy A90 is rumoured to be launched in two variants. Both the variants bear the model names – SM-A905 and the SM-A908. The devices will feature a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Infinity-U Display with a dewdrop notch at the top. Both the models are speculated to arrive in 4G and 5G variants along with different hardware. The device will also come with an in-display fingerprint scanner and it will feature a triple rear camera setup.

The Samsung Galaxy A90’s SM-A905 model’s camera will reportedly comprise of a 48MP main camera sensor paired with a 12MP secondary camera along with a 5MP tertiary sensor. On the other hand, the Galaxy A90 with model number SM-A908 that is the 5G variant will include a main 48MP primary sensor paired with an 8MP secondary sensor and a third 5MP tertiary sensor. It is reported to be backed up by a large4,400mAh battery.

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Realmi 3i will go on sale in India on Flipkart and Realme Online Store today

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Realmi 3i will go on sale in India on Flipkart and Realme Online Store today

Realme 3i will go on sale in India at 12 noon IST on Flipkart as well as Realme online store. The device was launched in India last month along with Realme X. The key highlights of the Realme 3i include a 6.2-inch HD+ screen, waterdrop-shaped notch and it features a 13MP selfie camera. It houses a 4,230mAh battery and runs a MediaTek helio P60 SoC. Here’s a look at the sale details:

Realme 3i price in India, sale offers

Realme 3i will be available on Flipkart and Realme online store today at 12 PM (noon) IST. The device is available in two storage variants. The 3GB RAM/32GB storage variant is available at a starting price of Rs 7,999, while the 4GB RAM/64GB storage variant comes with a price tag of Rs 9,999. The Realme 3i comes in three colour options Diamond Black, Diamond Blue, and Diamond Red.

During the sale, Flipkart is offering a 5% cashback on purchases made using Flipkart Axis Bank credit card. While the HDFC Bank Debit Cards users will also get 5% cashback. The buyers who make payment using Axis Bank Buzz Credit Card will be offered 5 percent off along with Rs 1,000 additional discount on TV purchase from Flipkart.

On the other hand Realme online store is providing a 10 percent Supercash cashback on the payment made via MobiKwik. The buyers will also get benefits valued at Rs 5,300 being offered by Reliance Jio.

Realme 3i specifications

Realme 3i features a 6.2-inch HD+ display that has an aspect ratio of 19:9 and a screen-to-body ratio of 88.3%. The display of the newly launched smartphone is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The phone is powered by MediaTek Helio P60 SoC along with up to 4GB of RAM that offers 64GB of internal storage, expandable up to 256GB via a microSD card. Realme 3i runs Android 9 Pie skinned with ColorOS 6.

Coming on the camera capabilities, Realme 3i comes with a dual rear camera setup that includes a 13MP primary sensor with an f/1.8 lens and 2MP secondary sensor. It sports a 13MP sensor on the front that can be used for selfies and video calls.

Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS, Micro-USB port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack for connectivity. The handset houses a 4,230mAh battery that has support for 10W fast charging.

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Jio GigaFiber tariff plans announced at RIL‘s Annual General Meeting

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Jio GigaFiber tariff plans announced at RIL‘s Annual General Meeting

Reliance Jio at 42nd Annual General Meeting of Reliance Industries Limited on Monday announced the launch of the optical fiber-based fixed-line broadband service, JioFiber, in India. The new broadband service by Reliance Jio will be available from September 5, the third anniversary of Reliance Jio. In addition to this the company also announces other services like Jio set-top box, Jio Postpaid Plus plans for JioFiber users, the Jio Fiber Welcome Offer as well.

“Over the past year, we have built significant momentum in our JioFiber rollout and we are confident that we will complete our network rollout within the next 12 months.” Said Mukesh Ambani, Chairman Reliance Industry

JioFiber tariff plans and availability

JioFiber announcements were made during the 42nd AGM of the RIL. Jio Fiber will be commercially launched on September 5. The plans will fall between Rs 700 and Rs 10,000 per month.  More details about the tariffs will be available from September 5 on Jio.com and MyJio application.

The Fiber customers can take the benefit of up to 1GBPS fast broadband speed along with this the users will also get a free landline phone connection.

The JioFiber users will get a free digital set-top box, too. The set-top box will offer various services like Ultra HD entertainment, VR content, Multi-party video conferencing, Voice-enabled virtual assistants, home security, some smart home solutions, and interactive gaming.

JioFiber plans will start from 100Mbps and with this service the users can take the benefit of free voice calls from home to any Indian operator whether it is mobile or fixed. The company has also announced the lowest fixed-line rates for international calling along with unlimited international calling pack for calls to the US and Canada by just paying Rs 500 per month.

Mukesh Ambani has also revealed that the Fiber service will come up with subscriptions to most leading premium OTT applications. Additionally, the company has also revealed that the users will now be able to watch movies on the same day they are released. These new services will be called as First-Day-First-Show. The service will start in the middle of 2020.

The consumers will also be able to take advantage of the Jio Fiber mobility service called Jio Postpaid Plus. This service will provide priority SIM set-up service at home, family plans with data sharing, international roaming, and phone upgrades at preferential rates.  More details will be available on the Jio.com and the MyJio app when the Jio Fiber service will be launched commercially.

Moreover, the company has also announced Jio Fiber Welcome Offer. When the user opts for the Jio Forever plan they will get a Free FullHD TV or Home PC along with a 4K set-top-box free.

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Xiaomi is all set to launch Mi A3 in India

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Xiaomi is all set to launch Mi A3 in India

The Chinese technology company Xiaomi launched the Mi A3 smartphone globally last month. The new handset is the successor of the Mi A2 that was launched by the company last year. Xiaomi Mi A3 will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SoC paired with up to 6GB of RAM. Additionally, it comes with a triple rear camera setup along with a 48MP primary sensor. On the front, it includes a 32MP selfie camera. The device’s screen comes equipped with a fingerprint scanner. Now the company is set to launch the new mobile phone in India soon.

Confirming the launch, Xiaomi India’s Managing Director Manu Kumar Jain shared a teaser video of the Mi A3 on its Twitter account. The one minute 23 seconds video showcases the next-gen Android One smartphone, but the clip does not reveal the specific details about the upcoming smartphone. In the teaser video, Mr. Jain has asked Mi Fans to forecast the launch date of the upcoming smartphone in the country.

Additionally, he also gave us a glimpse of the smartphone that will come in a Blue gradient finish rear panel. “Ok Mi fans, let’s play a quick game! Lucky winner gets the upcoming #Xiaomi device. Just watch the full video and answer the question that comes with #XiaomiAndroidOne& tag @manukumarjain. RT & make this reach every #MiFan”, the tweet said. The smartphone will be available in ‘Not Just Blue’, ‘More Than White’, and ‘Kind of Gray’ colour variants.

Mi A3 price in India (expected)

As we mentioned earlier the smartphone was launched last month in Spain. According to the Spain pricing the smartphone was announced with a starting price of EUR 249 (approximately Rs. 19,900) for the 64GB variant while the upper 128GB storage variant was priced at EUR 279 (approximately Rs. 22,200).

 Mi A3 specifications

Mi A3 comes with a 6.08-inch HD+ (720×1,560 pixels) AMOLED display with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio and a waterdrop-style notch. This is coupled with an in-display fingerprint sensor. The device is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SoC, along with 4GB of RAM. Mi A3 runs Android 9 Pie on the Android One program. As far as storage is concerned, it comes with 64GB and 128GB of onboard memory options that can be further expanded via a microSD card.

Coming to the camera capabilities, Mi A3 features a triple rear camera setup that comes with a 48-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.79 aperture, 8-megapixel secondary sensor with a 118-degree wide-angle f/1.79 lens, and a 2-megapixel third sensor for depth sensing. On the front, it sports a 32-megapixel selfie camera along with an f/2.0 aperture.

The connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, USB Type-Cand a 3.5mm headphone jack. The handset houses a 4,030mAh battery with 18w fast charging support to give it steady life support.

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Realme 5 series phone teased on Flipkart, to be launched on August 20

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Realme 5 series phone teased on Flipkart, to be launched on August 20

Recently Realme held a press event where it showcased a glimpse of its upcoming 64MP camera smartphone. There the company revealed that the new smartphone will arrive with a quad-camera set up in its new Realme range of smartphones. However, the company has already been sharing details regarding the upcoming device on social platforms, prior to this. The company has finally teased its new handset on the e-retail giant Flipkart’s via a dedicated microsite. The new smartphone will be launched in India on August 10 and will come with quad rear camera setup. As per the dedicated microsite, the new device will be unveiled in the country as a fresh Realme 5-series. It is expected that the quad-camera set up will also include an ultra-wide-angle lens.

According to the dedicated microsite on Flipkart, the Realme 5 series model will officially debut in India on August 20 at 12.30 PM. The microsite reveals the key highlights of the upcoming device from the Realme 5 Series. The new camera set up includes a primary, ultra-wide, super macro and portrait lenses. The primary lens will come with a large aperture along with a large pixel size lens that will be perfect for low light photography. The secondary camera is the ultra-wide-angle lens that will be used to capture a complete picture with 119-degree field-of-view. The third one is the super macro lens that carries a microscopic focal length of 4cm useful for taking micro shots. Last but not the least for clear and sharper images the portrait lens comes to the rescue.

In addition to the e-commerce website has also shared a teaser video of the most anticipated Realme smartphone that reveals the camera set up of the device that says Leap to the quad-camera. Along with the quad-camera set up the rear panel of the mobile phone also consists of an LED Flashlight.

As we mentioned earlier also the company displayed its 64MP camera smartphone during a press event that was held in New Delhi last week. The company promised that it will be launching the smartphone b fore Diwali in the country. The Chinese smartphone maker also revealed that the camera sensor will be powered by the Samsung ISOCELL Bright GW1. The GW1 sensor offers 64MP photos with a resolution of 9,248 x 6,936 pixels. That comes with the support for HDR of up to 100-decibels. In addition to this, the company will also bring tow more variants other than Realme 5 namely Realme 5 Pro and the successor of the Realme X that will also be featuring the 64-megapixel camera.

As for the RAM and storage of the smartphone, it should come with a 6GB RAM plus 128GB storage variant.

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PubG Mobile to come up with an updated Erangel 2.0 map: All you need to know

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PubG Mobile to come up with an updated Erangel 2.0 map: All you need to know

Tencent Games during the PUBG Mobile Club Open 2019 finals announced that it is working on to give a facelift to its original maps. At this time the company is working on the visual update of the Erangel 2.0 map that will make it look similar to the freshly revamped Erangel map of PUBG PC. The new updated Erangel will be rolled out soon to all the users. However, the company has not confirmed the launch date of the new map. According to rumoured reports, PUBG will bring the fresh map with the new 0.14.5 update. The company has also posted a 30-second teaser video of the upcoming map on their official Twitter account that you can watch below.

Till now Erangel is the most liked map in the PubG game. Other than the old one Erangel 2.0 is considered to be much better. If you have seen the video the company brought a lot of new changes to the upcoming map. Now the new map seems to be much clearer than before and it consists of more details as well as textures when compared to the old map. In the teaser video, we will get a glimpse of the revamped Yasnaya Polyana, Mylta Power and Prison locations in Erangel. It shows that the new map has received graphical changes.

To make the location more realistic as well as natural the developers have revamped the reflections from different surfaces of the buildings of the Yasnaya Polyana. Due to improved graphics, the texture of all the buildings looks more levelled now.

We will also get to see new components at the locations, enhanced shadow tracking, detailed buildings along with more vibrant colours. The developers will also modify the grass in the game. As per the rumours, the fresh map will be introduced with tall grass that can be used as a new hiding place. From now on there will be more greenery around. Although the company has not revealed any other information with regards to the launch date of the fresh update, the 30-second teaser video only said it’s coming soon.

Additionally, the company has also rolled the new security update for its PUBG Mobile 0.14.0. The new version is available to download on Android and iOS as well.

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Apple is rewarding Rs 7 crore to the hackers who catch security flaws on its devices

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Apple is rewarding Rs 7 crore to the hackers who catch security flaws on its devices

The technology giant Apple is giving up to $1 million that is approximately Rs 7.05 crore to cybersecurity researchers to help the company in order to make its devices safer. The security researcher or a hacker who can find security flaws in Apple’s devices so as to protect them against hacks. Until now this the largest reward that the smartphone company is offering to the researchers to guard its products against hackers. The company has come up with this offering at the time when the government has the capability to force an entry into the phone of human rights advocates, journalists, protesters as well as nonconformists.

To recall Apple brought the bug bounty programme in 2016. During 2016 the company offered rewards of up to $200,000 to the researchers who were able to find out vulnerabilities on the iOS platforms. This would permit a hacker to attain full access of the device without the user’s say-so. Now expanding the bug bounty programme across all its platforms like iOS, iCloud, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS and watchOS as well, Apple is offering $1 million rewards that are five times bigger than the earlier one. This is now open for everyone. For those who wish to win the top reward, we would like to inform that Apple is giving away this huge prize to a very particular hack. In this, the hackers are required to put in plain words that how they achieved inaccessible way into the core of the iOS software without any user interaction.

Apple head of security Ivan Krstic at the Black Hat Security conference announced that the bounty programme is open to all researchers as well as hackers. This programme will include iOS, macOS along with other Apple OS.

In addition to this Apple is also rewarding a person who finds security fault, for instance, physical access attacks to circumvent an iPhone’s lock screen. The person can win up to $100,000. According to a report by Mashable, $150,000 will be given to those who will be able to do a kernel code execution via the user-installed app. Apple will also be offering a 50 per cent additional benefit to those who discover bugs in Apple’s pre-release builds.

To make it easier for the researchers to detect the security flaws the company is offering customised iPhones to select researchers. The custom versions of iPhones will not have several layers of security that will make it a bit easier for them to assess the core of the device.

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Honor launched two smart televisions powered by HarmonyOS

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Honor launched two smart televisions powered by HarmonyOS

Huawei’s sub-brand Honor unveiled its earliest devices powered by recently introduced HarmonyOS. The company has launched smart screen devices that are basically Smart TVs named Honor Vision and Honor Vision Pro. Both the smart TVs come with a 55-inch 4K UHD screen. Honor Vision and Honor Vision Pro are powered by quad-core Honghu 818 chip. The company will put them on sale in its home market this week, first.

Honor Vision and Honor Vision Pro price and details

Honor Vision and Honor Vision Pro are available for pre-booking on Vmall and both the smart screens will go on sale in China from August 15. The Honor Vision will be available at CNY 3,799 (approximately Rs 38,200). On the other hand Honor, Vision Pro will be priced at CNY 4,799 (approximately Rs 48,200).

Honor Vision and Vision Pro specifications

Both Honor Vision and Honor Vision Pro feature a 55-inch 4K (3,840×2,160 pixels) display along with NTSC 87% wide colour gamut, 16:9 aspect ratio, 60Hz refresh rate, 400nits brightness, and 178-degree viewing angles. The Smart TVs come with a three-sided bezel-less full-view design.  They also have a 6.9mm full metal frame and a diamond-patterned rear, supported by an intelligent breathing light. The display of both smart TVs offers German TUV Rheinland low blue-eye protection.

As we mentioned earlier both Honor Vision and Honor Vision Pro are powered by the Honghu 818 quad-core SoC. This comes along with a Mali-G51 GPU plus 2GB RAM. The processor comes with seven highly developed image-processing technologies that include Motion Estimate and Motion Compensation (MEMC), High Dynamic Range Imaging (HDR), Super-Resolution (SR), Noise Reduction (NR), Dynamic Contrast Improvement (DCI), Auto Color Management (ACM) and Local Dimming (LD).

The Honor Vision comes with a 16GB storage option, while the Honor Vision Pro TV will be available with 32GB of onboard storage. Both the Honor Vision TV models run on HarmonyOS 1.0 and are slated to get regular updates. The connectivity options include Bluetooth v5, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, three HDMI ports, one USB 3.0 port, and a single Ethernet port as well.

The Honor Vision Pro TV comes with a pop-up camera that can be used for video calling at 1080p@30fps along with six far-field microphones. The premium version has six 10W speakers whereas the standard one has four 10W speakers only. Both the models of Honor Vision can double up as a Smart Home hub that uses Magic UI 3.0 and EMUI 10 for AI capabilities. In addition to this, the products illustrate weather information, track packages and much more. The Honor Vision models can be controlled via smartphone with Honor Magic Link support.

At the moment India availability of these smart TVs is unclear.

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HP launches new Chromebook X360 in India

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HP launches new Chromebook X360 in India

HP launched a new Chromebook X360 in India that offers an output of  Chrome OS combined with the power of Android apps. The new Chromebook is claimed to be fast as well as convertible. The laptop offers all the benefits of Chrome OS and Android apps for simple, stable, speedy, secure and shareable computing experience. The x360 has four modes laptop, tablet, stand, and tent. The new laptop is also powered by Google voice Assistant.

Vickram Bedi, Senior Director, Personal Systems, HP Inc. India, said, “The Chromebook ecosystem has been growing steadily across the world, driven by Gen Z’s aspiration to explore, learn, create and do more. We are excited to introduce the HP Chromebook x360 in India to help modern consumers unlock new ways to create, collaborate and consume with the features and functionalities of Chrome OS and Android apps.”

HP Chromebook x360 specifications

The new laptop is powered by the 8th Gen Intel Core i3-8130U processor. The x360 is available in a 14-inch diagonal FHD touch display with an ultra-thin bezel (7.5 mm). The device comes with custom-tuned Bang &Olufsen(B&O) Play dual speakers. It offers True Vision HD Camera meant for as the Webcam. The connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v4.2, two USB 3.2 Type-C ports, 1 USB 3.1, HP Sleep and Charge port, 1 headphone/ microphone combo and 1 multi-format SD media card reader. In terms of storage it offers up to 64 GB of SSD drive for fast processing and boot time, and up to 8 GB of DDR4 RAM to multitask with ease. It also has a 60 Watt-hr battery to handle working, playing, creating or binge-watching. The Chromebook comes with an aluminum keyboard deck in cloud blue with color-matched keycaps. The X360 weighs 1.68Kg.

Pricing and Availability

The HP Chromebook x360 comes at a starting price of Rs 44,990. It will be available for purchase at 250 HP World Stores in 28 cities along with with HP Online Store, and e-commerce websites like Amazon along with Flipkart.

On the purchase of HP Chromebook x360, the buyers will get a premium subscription of Google one along with 1 year of complimentary 100 GB of Google Drive storage and unlimited Google Photos storage. The telecom company Jio is providing 2GB of high speed 4G daily data for a period of one year along with the JioFi device at Rs 999. The buyers will also get a prime subscription to Jio Android apps.  The company is also offering an exclusive Meritnation education package worth Rs 35,000 with the HP Chrome notebook.

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Compare: Reliance Jio Phone 3 VS Reliance Jio Phone 2 (Speculative)

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Compare: Reliance Jio Phone 3 VS Reliance Jio Phone 2 (Speculative)

As Reliance Industries Ltd will hold its 42nd annual general meeting in Mumbai today all the fans are expecting the company to come up with the launch of Jio GigaFiber broadband service as well as the new Jio Phone 3 model. Previously Jio Phone and Jio Phone 2 has already sold 5 crore units and today the company is expected to launch the Jio Phone 3.

Reliance Jio will be launching its new handset under the budget segment various smartphone-like features without paying too much. Here we have compared the Reliance Jio Phone 3 (speculative) with Jio Phone 2 for those who are planning to buy an affordable smartphone.

Display

Reliance Jio 3: 5 inches (12.7 cm), HD, 294, PPI IPS LCD

Reliance Jio 2: 2.4-inch QVGA display

Processor

Reliance Jio 3: a quad-core processor having a clock speed of 1.4GHz.

Reliance Jio 2: Dual Core, 1 GHz

Rear camera

Reliance Jio 3: 5 MP Primary Camera  with LED Flash

Reliance Jio 2: 2 MP Primary Camera

Selfie camera

Reliance Jio 3: 2 MP Front Camera

Reliance Jio 2: 0.3 MP Front Camera

RAM and storage

Reliance Jio 3: 2 GB RAM with 64GB of onboard storage

Reliance Jio 2: 512 MB RAM with 4GB of internal storage

Support for microSD card

Reliance Jio 3: up to 128GB

Reliance Jio 2: up to 128GB

Battery

Reliance Jio 3: 2800 mAh battery

Reliance Jio 2: 2000 mAh  removable  battery

Operating system

Reliance Jio 3: Android v8.1 (Oreo)

Reliance Jio 2: KAI OS v

Price

Reliance Jio 3: expected Rs 4,500

Reliance Jio 2: Rs 2,999

What do we think?

The company has not announced the Reliance Jio 3 and all the specifications are based on rumoured reports while Jio Phone 2 is currently not available in any online store. The Jio Phone 3 offers the smartphone-like features at an affordable price while on the other hand the Jio Phone 2 still comes under the feature phone category and comes with a full QWERTY keyboard.

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Reliance Jio is expected to launch Jio Phone 3 at Reliance AGM today

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Reliance Jio is expected to launch Jio Phone 3 at Reliance AGM today

Reliance Industries Limited will be holding its 42nd annual general meeting (AGM) today in Mumbai. During the AGM the company is expected to launch Jio GigaFiber broadband service and the new Jio Phone 3 phone. Until now the company has not revealed the details about the Jio Phone 3. Previously through its last two annual general meetings, the company launched two models of the Reliance Jio Phone. This time also the Reliance Jio is expected to come with the latest Jio Phone 3 handset. It is rumoured that the said smartphone will be an entry-level smartphone that will come up with a various number of features. But in terms of camera capabilities, the budget handset will be lagging behind.

Reliance Jio Phone 3 rumoured specifications

The Reliance Jio Phone 3 comes with a 5-inch IPS LCD display that gives an HD resolution with a pixel density of 294 PPI. Under the hood, there is a quad-core processor having a clock speed of 1.4GHz. It is further assisted by the 2GB RAM that helps for the smooth functioning.

It is expected that the Reliance Jio Phone 3 will be featuring a 5-inch IPS LCD display that will be offing an HD resolution with a pixel density of 294 PPI. The smartphone will be powered by a quad-core processor having a clock speed of 1.4GHz supported by a 2GB RAM. The handset is rumoured to come up with 64GB of internal storage that can be further expanded up to 128GB via a microSD card.

In terms of camera capabilities Reliance Jio, Phone 3 will come up with a 5MP rear camera. On the front, it will be sporting a 2MP camera for taking selfies and video chatting.

The alleged smartphone by Reliance Jio will be backed up with a 2,800mAh battery. The connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11, Mobile Hotspot, Bluetooth, GPS with A-GPS, micro USB 2.0, etc.

Reliance Jio Phone 3 expected Price

Reliance Jio Phone 3 is anticipated to be launched today by the company during its 42nd annual general meeting in Mumbai. Jio Phone 3 will be offered in single 2GB RAM with 64GB of internal storage. The device is expected to be available in two colour variants Black and Gold colour that is supposed to come up with a purchasing cost of Rs 4,500.

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