Vivo Y90 with a 4,030 mAh battery launched: Price and specifications

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Vivo Y90 with a 4,030 mAh battery launched: Price and specifications

Chinese technology company Vivo has today officially announced its entry-level smartphone Vivo Y90 in Pakistan. The device offers a large battery and comes with a waterdrop notch on its display. The company is also gearing up to launch this smartphone in India soon. The key specifications of the Vivo Y90 include a 6.22-inch HD+ display with a waterdrop notch equipped with the 5MP selfie camera, a 4,030mAh battery, and an Helio A22 SoC. In Pakistan, the smartphone has been launched in two colour variants.

 Vivo Y90 price

The entry-level smartphone has been launched in a single 2GB RAM variant. Vivo Y90 will be available in two colour variants Black and Gold. The newly launched device by Vivo has been priced at Pakistan Rupee 18,999 (approximately Rs 8,100). It is expected that the smartphone will arrive in India soon.

Vivo Y90 specifications

Vivo Y90 has support for dual SIM cards and is powered by Helio A22 SoC. The device is available in a single 2GB RAM option along with 32GB of internal storage and it can hold a microSD card of up to 512GB. It runs on Funtouch OS 4.5 based on Android 8.1 Oreo. Vivo Y90 handset houses a 4,030mAh battery. The handset also supports the Face Unlock feature and it measures 155.11×75.09×8.28mm and weighs 163.5 grams. 

Vivo Y90 launched

On the imaging front, the Vivo Y90 smartphone comes with a single 8MP rear camera with an f/2.0 aperture along with a number of features including Face Beauty, Professional, Palm Capture, Voice Control, Flash, Video, Time-Lapse, Slow, Time Watermark, and Model Watermark. One the front, there a 5MP selfie camera with f/1.8 aperture and it comes with various features like including Face Beauty, Palm Capture, Voice Control, Selfie Lighting, Video, and Time Watermark.

Vivo Y90 smartphone’s connectivity options include Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Bluetooth 5, Micro-USB port, GPS, USB OTG, 3.5mm audio jack, and more. Sensors of the handset include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyroscope sensor, and proximity sensor. 

In an unrelated piece of news, Vivo is all set to launch Vivo Z5 in China on July 31. Prior to its launch, the company has revealed a few images of the upcoming smartphone that show that it will sport a massive 4,500mAh battery that will have support for 22.5W fast charging. It is expected that the smartphone will come with a 6.38-inch (1080×2340 pixels) AMOLED display and will be powered by a 2.3GHz octa-core processor.  The handset will be available in two storage variants: 6GB RAM/64GB internal storage and 8GB RAM/128GB internal storage.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G leaked image shows a triple rear camera setup

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G leaked image shows a triple rear camera setup

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 is all set to be launched on August 7 at Barclays Centre in Brooklyn, New York City. Prior to its launch, we are getting more and more number of reports about the. The smartphone company is planning to launch the Galaxy Note 10 series in two variants – Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+. A report that claims that Samsung will also be launching a 5G variant of the Galaxy Note 10has surfaced online.

To support this, another leak about the upcoming smartphone has surfaced online. Popular tipster Evan Blass has shared a promo image of Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G variant. As per the leaked image, the name of the new upcoming phone is suggested to be Galaxy Note 10+ 5G. The post also suggests the device will be available on Verizon’s 5G network in the US.

In addition to this, the leaked image of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G reveals that it will come up with triple rear cameras identical to the Samsung Galaxy Note 10. Previously, it was also reported that the regular variant will feature an additional ToF sensor at its back panel unlike it the 5G variant of the Galaxy Note 10.

In addition to this, the leaks also suggest that the buyers can grab the opportunity to receive the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 for free by pre-booking the Galaxy Note 10+ 5G. We should mention that the 5G variant of the Galaxy Note 10 is expected to be launched at a starting price of $1,300 (approximately Rs. 90,000) in the United States whereas the Galaxy Note 10+ 5G will costlier. Previously, we have seen a leaked image of the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 along with the Samsung Galaxy Note 10. The smartwatch is expected to come with an electrocardiogram feature. The smartwatch is the successor of Galaxy Watch Active and will be launched next month along with the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
Image courtesy:Twitter/ Evan Blass

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2, that has not been announced by the company yet, is rumored to come with an electrocardiogram feature.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 is reported to come with a 3,600mAh battery that will support a 45W charging. It will also have the support of reverse wireless charging, using which the device will be able to charge other devices. In addition to this, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ will also be accompanied by S Pen that will also support the Air Action gesture feature.

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WhatsApp Payments would be rolled out in India this year, Global Head confirms

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WhatsApp Payments would be rolled out in India this year, Global Head confirms

WhatsApp is all set to launch its peer-to-peer UPI based payment service in India later this year, the company’s Global Head Will Cathcart has announced today. The company had launched a test run of its payments service with one million users in the country in 2018, but could not fully roll it out because of digital payments framework guidelines. However, now the WhatsApp Payments service is in its final stage and will be made available in India soon.

Speaking about it, Cathcart said, “To boost digital inclusion in India, we can launch the (Pay) service across the country later this year after meeting regulations.”

It is worth mentioning that India’s digital payments industry is estimated to hit $1 trillion by 2023.

Niti Aayog’s CEO Amitabh Kant said that WhatsApp was delayed in meeting India’s regulatory norms and that is why it had to delay the launch of the payments service. He said, “We look forward to WhatsApp Pay in India once it fulfils all the regulatory requirements.”

We should add here that WhatsApp Pay would be able to create a huge opportunity for the MSMEs to go digital. Speaking about WhatsApp payments coming to India, Prabhu Ram, Head-Industry Intelligence Group, CyberMedia Research said to news agency IANS, ” Given the popularity and reach of Whatsapp in India, it is a given that WhatsApp Pay will make a strong dent on the payments ecosystem, and the incumbents therein.”

In April this year, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg had said that the company was working to launch the payment service in India.

WhatsApp payments would pose as a big competitor to Paytm, which is one of the most popular digital payments apps in India till now. Ram also agrees to this and he said, “WhatsApp Pay has the potential to take Paytm head on, and race to the top of the payments market in India.” He further added, “WhatsApp Pay’s entry is a very pivotal moment in India’s e-payments history. It is almost akin to the launch of WeChat Pay that transformed payments in China. Imagine being able to make payments on platforms like BookMyShow via the WhatsApp integration.”

WhatsApp Payments launch

It is worth adding that WhatsApp has a user base of over 300 million people in India, and once it gets its payments service to the country, even at the inception, the number would surpass Paytm’s user base of 230 million.

Speaking on it, Tarun Pathak, Associate Director at Counterpoint Research said, “Digital wallet payment solutions are becoming more relevant for the Indian economy driven by mobile-centric Internet penetration. WhatsApp has the potential to leverage its existing user base and become the leading payments services.”

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Vodafone’s Rs 1,699 prepaid plan now offers 1.5GB daily data benefits

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Vodafone’s Rs 1,699 prepaid plan now offers 1.5GB daily data benefits

Telecommunications major Vodafone has revised its Rs 1,699 prepaid plan to offer 1.5GB daily data benefits for up to 365 days. It also includes unlimited voice calls and 100 free daily SMS per day. Recently, Vodafone also launched two new prepaid recharge plans of Rs. 205 and Rs. 225. The telecom company lately also modified its Rs. 129 prepaid recharge plan and it now offers 2GB data for up to 28 days. We should mention that prior to this, Rs 1,699 prepaid plan was offering a validity for 365 days and it came with an unlimited local and national calling exclusive of any FUP.

As mentioned on Vodafone’s website, the upgraded Rs 1,699 prepaid recharge plan now offers 500MB of added 4G/ 3G data per day over the 1GB data benefits that were available till now. It is worth pointing out that the revised prepaid plan offers 547.5GB of total data during the 365 days’ validity, and this means that it now offers 182.5GB of extra data.

The telecom company has also revised the Rs 365 prepaid plan, so it now offers unlimited local, STD, as well as roaming calls along with 100 SMS for each day. The plan also has a validity of 365 days. In addition to this, the company is also offering complimentary access to the Vodafone Play app that offers a variety of live TV shows and movies.

The revision of Rs. 1,699 Vodafone prepaid recharge plan was first reported by Telecom Talk. At present, the company has rolled out the prepaid recharge plan for select states including Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Kolkata, Maharashtra and Goa, Mumbai, and the UP East circles.

With the revised Rs. 1,699 prepaid recharge plan, the company is directly taking on its competitor Airtel. For those unaware, Airtel also recently revised its Rs. 1,699 prepaid plan. Airtel’s plan now provides 1.4GB daily data benefits with 365 days of validity.

But then, there’s no telecom war Reliance Jio is not a part of. Recently, the telecom company also came up with Rs. 1,699 prepaid plan that offers a similar 1.5GB daily data, along with unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS daily for 365 days.

To recall, Vodafone made revisions to some of its prepaid plans earlier this month after which itsRs 129 plan now offers up to 2GB data for 28 days. Besides this, it also introduced two new prepaid recharge plans of Rs 205 and Rs 225 that also offers 4GB data benefits.

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HP Spectre Folio and Spectre X360 launched in India: Price and specifications

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HP Spectre Folio and Spectre X360 launched in India: Price and specifications

HP Spectre Folio and Spectre X360 Always On PCs have been unveiled in India today. According to the company, the two laptops are aimed at providing a premium computing experience and at the same time, they offer LTE connectivity for the users. The gigabit-class LTE Intel-based devices are touted to come with advanced connectivity options and both the laptops come with a nano-SIM card slot under their respective displays.

According to HP, the Spectre Folio is the world’s first leather convertible PC and in order to keep the design thin and light, the company has added one of the smallest motherboards that are available today. HP Spectre X360, on the other hand, comes with a cut design that has been achieved by CNC machining. The device offers four different positions: Laptop, Tent, Reverse and Tablet.

In addition to this, the HP Spectre Folio comes with up to 16GB RAM and 512GB of SSD storage. The device comes with 13.3-inch Full HD IPS BrightView display and has a WLED-backlit that boasts of multitouch functionality. Powered by an 8th Gen Intel Core i7 8500Y processor, the PC has up to 4.2GHz Turbo Boost technology and for graphics, it has Intel UHD Graphics 615. The ports on the Always On PC are two Thunderbolt 3, one USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

The company has also added quad speakers from Bang & Olufsen to the HP Spectre Folio and they are promised to deliver an immersive audio experience. The PC also comes with HP Audio Boost 2.0. HP Spectre Folio comes with an HP Wide Vision FHD IR Camera and houses a 6-cell, 54.28 Wh Li-ion polymer battery that has support for 65W fast charging. The device runs Windows 10 Pro.

HP Spectre X360

Coming to HP Spectre X360 has a privacy camera kill switch that enables the user to turn off the webcam if it is not being used. The device is powered by the Intel Core i7-8565U clubbed with Intel UHD Graphics 620 and Turbo Boost technology. The offering comes with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of PCIe SSD storage. It comes with quad speakers from Bang & Olufsen and has the same connectivity options as Spectre Folio. The device also comes iwth HP Audio Boost 2.0. The HP Spectre X360 packs a 4-cell, 61 Wh Li-ion polymer battery.

The price of HP Spectre Folio LTE starts at Rs 1,99,990 and the cost of HP Spectre X360 LTE begins at Rs 1,69,990. The variant of HP Spectre X360 that comes without LTE connectivity starts at Rs 1,09,990.  Interested buyers can head to HP World stores and HPShopping.in to make the purchase of the two new offerings.

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Honor Band 5 with heart and sleep monitoring features launched

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Honor Band 5 with heart and sleep monitoring features launched

Chinese smartphone brand Honor has unveiled its Honor Band 5 in Xi’an, China. The key specifications of the newly launched smart band by Honor include an AMOLED touch screen, real-time heart rate monitoring, scientific sleep monitoring, blood oxygen saturation detection, 10 sports modes along with NFC multi-scenario applications.

The company claims that it is the first-ever brand in China to introduce a smart band with an AMOLED color screen. The company stated that “it realized the potential in coloured screen smart bands and with the launch of colour screens in HONOR Band 4, it revolutionized the smartwatch category from the black and white screen earlier”.

Honor Band 5 comes with a coloured AMOLED display that is touted to offer high brightness while consuming less power. It features a 0.95-inch touch screen that can display up to 45 Chinese characters. The company has stated that it has partnered with PP pig, Otter, Bunny Rabbit, and other IP partners in China to build trendy and eye-catching themes for dials. According to the company, Honor Band 5 comes with a heart rate monitoring feature that is similar to the professional procedure. It also comes with trial fibrillation screening that is as high as 97.8%.

Honor Band 5 launched

Along with the heart rate monitoring feature, the smart band also monitors the user’s sleep with a scientific sleep monitoring feature. This feature helps in identifying the entire sleep structure of the user while providing more than 200 custom made sleep improvement suggestions. It makes use of the Huawei TruSleep2.0 sleep detection technology to do this.

In addition to this, the new Honor Band 5 has up to 10 sports modes including outdoor running, indoor running, outdoor walking, outdoor cycling, indoor cycling, free training, swimming pool swimming, indoor walking, elliptical machine, and rowing machine.

The company claims that the Honor Band 5 comes equipped with a six-axis sensor that offers professional data to assist users’ exercise. Moreover, the smart band comes with five various intelligent functions and it can be synced with the smartphone through Huawei Health app via Bluetooth. The band can be accessed for accepting and rejecting incoming calls, and to click pictures. It offers a battery life of up to two weeks. The device is available in four colour variants: Midnight Blue, Meteorite Black, Coral Powder, and Olive Green.

As we mentioned earlier, Honor Band 5 has been launched in China and the standard edition of the Band 5 is priced at CNY189 (approximately Rs 19,066). The second variant has not been launched yet that will be introduced on July 29. The interested buyers can purchase the product from Honor, Vmall, Jingdong, Tmall, Suning Yi, Weiyi, Gome, and other online sales platforms.

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HP launches new ZBook series laptops in India: Price and specifications

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HP launches new ZBook series laptops in India: Price and specifications

HP has refreshed its lineup of ZBook series of laptops in India. The range is aimed at creative professionals and the company has added five new ZBook laptops to it namely – HP ZBook 14U G6, HP ZBook 15U G6, HP ZBook Studio X360, HP ZBook 15 G6, and HP ZBook 17 G6. According to the company, the newly launched HP ZBook laptops pack a number of productivity features including HP Sure View privacy screen, HP Fast Charge and ambient brightness sensor. The new series also has HP’s proprietary Client Security Manager tool. Here’s a look at the price and the specifications of the new HP ZBook laptops in India:

HP ZBook 14U G6 and HP ZBook 15U: Price and specification details

HP Zbook 14U G6 features up to 14-inch UHD (3,840 x 2,160 pixels) IPS anti-glare display and the HP ZBook 15U G6 sports up to 15.6-inch UHD (3,840 x 2,160 pixels) anti-glare display. Both the new offerings can be configured with up to an 8th generation Intel Core i7 processor that it paired with up to 32GB of RAM and 2TB of PCIe SSD storage. Customers will have a choice between integrated Intel HD and a discrete AMD Radeon Pro WX 3200 graphics. While the cost of HP ZBook 14U G6 in India starts at Rs 98,900, the starting price of the HP ZBook 15U is Rs 96,900.

HP ZBook 15 G6 and HP ZBook 17 G6: Price and specification details

Coming to HP ZBook 15 G6, it comes with up to 15.6-inch UHD (3,840 x 2,160 pixels) anti-glare display and the HP ZBook 17 G6 sports a 17.3-inch display. Both the laptops come with up to 9th Gen Intel Xeon processor clubbed with up to 128GB of RAM and 2TB of SATA SSD. Customers will get to choose from two laptops with up to 4GB of graphics memory and an Nvidia Quadro T1000 GPU. The starting price of HP ZBook 15 G6 has been set at Rs. 1,21,900, while HP ZBook 17 G6’s price in India begins at Rs. 1,67,900.

HP ZBook Studio X360

HP ZBook Studio X360 price and specifications

HP ZBook Studio X360 is a convertible that comes with a 15.6-inch display. Customers will be able to choose from full HD and UHD screens and it has an anti-glare coating. The screen is also protected with a layer of Gorilla Glass 4. The device is powered by up to an 8th Gen Intel Core i9 or Intel Xeon processor and it comes with up to 64GB RAM and 4TB of PCIe SSD storage.

Coming to the graphics options, customers will get to choose from options ranging from integrated Intel UHD 630 to Nvidia Quadro P2000 that is clubbed with 4GB of GDDR5 memory. The price of the HP ZBook Studio X360 starts at Rs. 1,59,900 in India.

All the newly launched laptops will be available via all HP’s official website and HP World Stores in the country.

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Flipkart Grand Gadget Sale begins: Deals on laptops, tablets and mobile accessories

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Flipkart Grand Gadget Sale begins: Deals on laptops, tablets and mobile accessories

Flipkart has kicked off it’s Grand Gadget Sale today. The sale will be live on the website for three days and will end on July 27. During the Grand Gadget Sale, the e-commerce website is offering up to 80% off on electronics. Flipkart is offering heavy discounts on the products under various categories like laptops, audio, health and styling, mobile accessories, data storage, power banks, tablets, cameras, computers, smart devices, gaming, and laptop accessories. On the purchase of laptops, the buyers can avail of a discount of up to 25%. Headphones and speakers are being offered at up to 70% off. Interested buyers can visit the dedicated page for Grand Gadget Sale on Flipkart to avail of the offers.

Coming to the offers, one can get laptop accessories at a starting price of Rs 99 and tables at a starting price of Rs 4,299 during the sale. Mobile accessories can be bought at a starting price of Rs 99.

During the Grand Gadget Sale, the e-commerce website will be offering various laptops in different price ranges. Flipkart has listed Lenovo Ideapad 330 on its website that can be bought at Rs 17,999. The key specifications of the Ideapad 330 are that it comes with an a seventh-gen Intel Core processor along with a 4GB RAM and up to 1TB HDD and DOS operating system. On the purchase of the product, the company is offering a 5% instant discount on EMIs using ICICI Bank credit and debit cards. On the other hand, Lenovo Ideapad 130 is being offered at Rs 20,990. While buying the device, the website is offering no-cost EMI options along with exchange discounts. Some bank offers are also available.

The Acer Aspire 3 laptop has been listed for Rs 14,990 on Flipkart for the sale. In addition to this, Flipkart is offering exchange discounts and no-cost EMIs on the purchase of the laptop. The specifications of the laptop include Windows 10, Intel Celeron dual-core processor, 2GB RAM, and 500GB HDD.

Acer Swift 7 can be purchased for as low as Rs 72,990. On the purchase of this laptop, Flipkart is offering exchange discounts as well as no-cost EMI options. The laptop comes with Windows 10, seventh-gen Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD.

Grand Gadget Sale

Flipkart is offering Mi Band – HRX Edition at Rs 999 and Google Home can be purchased with no-cost EMI options at Rs 7,999. The screen expanders are being sold for Rs 199 whereas the cost of designer mobile covers starts at Rs 199. The USB Type-C cables can be purchased at Rs149, and wireless mobile chargers are listed at Rs 699.

The Grand Gadget sale is offering smartwatch and Bands at discounted prices. The high-end Apple Watch models can be picked up at a starting price of Rs 28,990. Honor bands can be purchased at Rs2,249; while Fitbit smart bands are available at a starting price of Rs 7,499. Bands by Lenovo are being sold at a starting price of Rs 1,299.

Gaming lovers can purchase the buy Marvel’s Spiderman at Rs. 2,149, and Sony PlayStation 4 can be purchased at a starting price of Rs. 32, 290. On the other hand, the price of gaming headsets starts at Rs 699 and the cost of gaming keyboards start at Rs 1,299.

Apple iPad (6th Gen) 128GB variant is available at Rs. 35,490 during the sale, while the Lenovo Tab Essential can be purchased at Rs. 7,999. Customers will be able to buy Honor tablets starting at Rs. 11, 499, while tablets from Lenovo will be available at a starting price of Rs. 12,990. Interested buyers can also get Samsung tablets for as low as Rs, 27,999 and Lenovo phablet can be purchased at a starting price ofRs 9,999.

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NITI Aayog joins hands with WhatsApp to promote women entrepreneurship ecosystem in India

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NITI Aayog joins hands with WhatsApp to promote women entrepreneurship ecosystem in India

National Institution for Transforming India, or NITI Aayog has today announced its partnership with instant-messaging platform WhatsApp. The deal falls under its Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) and it eyes to support the growth of a robust ecosystem to promote women entrepreneurs in India. As a part of the partnership, WhatsApp will be announcing an annual calendar of events that will be aimed at building the capacity of women entrepreneurs. The two will also be developing programs to address the challenges that are faced by women entrepreneurs. We should mention that under the new initiative, the register users of WEP will be targeted.

WhatsApp will also be partnering with Women Transforming India (WTI) Awards 2019, which is the flagship initiative of NITI Aayog. The company has also decided to provide support of $1,00,000 to the winners of WTI. The WTI Awards are organised by NITI Aayog in partnership with the United Nations. The awards aim at recognising the “exceptional achievements by women who are breaking the glass ceiling and challenging stereotypes through businesses, enterprises, and initiatives aimed at solving key societal challenges.”

WhatsApp has evolved from an everyday instant messaging app to a business enabler and is now helping to bring about digital empowerment to India’s entrepreneurs. According to the press note shared by the two companies, the “entrepreneurs contribute significantly to the growing digital economy in India, though women make up less than 14% of total 58.5 million entrepreneurs in India due to various challenges including access to digital tools, and limited funding options. Partnerships between private companies and public sector help accelerate digital inclusion and give much needed access to funding so more women can achieve their business potential.”

The numbers that the two organisations have mentioned are from #startupindia women entrepreneurs study.

Speaking on the partnership, Will Cathcart, Global Head of WhatsApp said, “It’s our honor to partner with NITI Aayog to help support the future women business leaders of India. Small businesses are the backbone of a strong economy and I am proud of the role WhatsApp can play in helping build the next generation of India’s women entrepreneurs.”

Mr. Amitabh Kant, CEO of NITI Aayog, also spoke about the initiative saying, “India has one of the most vibrant startup ecosystems, and the next big disruptions will be driven by women-led enterprises, with digital medium being the biggest enabler. This partnership with WhatsApp underlines our mutual commitment to support the aspirations of women entrepreneurs in India.”

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Nokia 220 4G, Nokia 105 feature phones launched: Key details

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Nokia 220 4G, Nokia 105 feature phones launched: Key details

HMD Global is playing the nostalgia card again. The company has introduced the refreshed version of Nokia 105 and Nokia 220 feature phones that come with support for 4G. The technology company has said that the two newly-launched feature phones will be going on sale next month. The revamped version of Nokia 105 is made of polycarbonate and runs Nokia Series 30+ operating system. It will be available in three colour variants. On the other hand, Nokia 2220 4G comes with a completely new design, however, some of the specifications are the same as the original Nokia 220.

We should mention that the original Nokia 105 was launched in 2013 and it is already a popular name among fans. The handset featured a 1.45-inch TFT screen that had an aspect ratio of 128×128 pixels. It used to run Nokia Series 30 operating system and housed an 800mAh battery that was claimed to last for 35 days on standby. To recall, in 2015, Microsoft had released a new version of the Nokia 103 that has Series 30+ operating system and came with beefed-up storage. In 2017, the first reboot of the Nokia 105 came when HMD Global re-introduced the phone with a new design and some key tweaks. So this makes the latest version of the device the fourth generation of Nokia 105.

Coming to Nokia 220, it was first launched in 2014 and the 4G version of the device is its first-ever refresh. As the name suggests, the revamped version of the handset has support for 4G. Other changes have been made by the company to Nokia 220 4G as well.

Nokia 105 and Nokia 220 4G price

The price of Nokia 105 feature phone has been set at EUR 13 (approximately Rs 1,000) by HMD Global. The handset is all set to go on sale in August this year and will be available in Blue, Pink, and Black colour variants. However, as of now, there is no word from HMD Global about the markets that the device will be going on sale in. On the other hand, Nokia 220 4G holds a price tag of EUR 39 (approximately Rs 3,000) and it will also be available in Blue and Black colours. The device will be available in Mid-August for purchase.

nokia 105 launch

Nokia 105 and Nokia 220 4G specifications

The latest version of Nokia 105 sports a 1.77-inch QQVGA (120×160 pixels) display and runs Nokia Series 30+ operating system. The device comes with a micro-USB 1.1 port and has support for 2G connectivity. It houses an 800mAh battery and has a 3.5mm headphone jack, a mini-SIM slot. The handset has an FM radio service too.

Coming to the Nokia 220 4G, the feature phone has a 2.4-inch QQVGA (120×160 pixels) display and it runs Feature OS. The handset comes with microUSB 2.0 port, Nano SIM card slot, support for 4G connectivity with 2G fallback and Bluetooth 4.2. It also has a rear VGA camera and houses a 1,200mAh battery. Nokia 220 4G comes with a 3.5mm headphone jack and FM radio.

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Vivo Z5 live images confirm that the smartphone will house a 4,500mAh battery

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Vivo Z5 live images confirm that the smartphone will house a 4,500mAh battery

Chinese smartphone maker Vivo has posted a live image of its upcoming smartphone Vivo Z5. The live image reveals that the new smartphone will come with the support of 22.5Wquick charging. The company is reportedly planning to launch the device on July 31 in its home market. Recently Vivoofficially revealed the phone renders on its website. According to the leaked renders, the Vivo Z5 smartphone includes a triple rear camera setup, a water drop-style notch along and an in-display fingerprint sensor. Vivo Z5’s specifications leaked online earlier too when the smartphone was listed on the TENAA website. According to the listing, the smartphone will feature a 6.38-inch display and it will come with 128GB of storage. However, until now, the company has not confirmed whether the smartphone will arrive in India or any other market besides China.

Vivo has posted the live images of its upcoming Z5 smartphone on it official Weibo account in a post that reads, “Large battery thousand machines should still have to support fast charge and ah, secretly give you a look at the end to be published Vivo Z5,4500mAh large battery fast charge + 22.5W.”

Vivo Z5 live images

The image shows that the Vivo Z5 will sport a large 4,500mAh battery that will have support for 22.5W fast charging. In the image, it can be seen that the smartphone has been put on charge and it shows that it is charging at 37 percent. However, the company has not revealed how much time it will take to completely charge the smartphone

Vivo Z5 specifications (expected)

As mentioned earlier, a few days back the specifications of the Vivo Z5 Pro smartphone had surfaced on a TENAA listing. While the listing said that the device will house a4,420mAh battery, according to the shared live image of the Vivo Z5, it will boast a 4,500mAh battery. According to the listing, the smartphone will feature a 6.38-inch (1080×2340 pixels) AMOLED display and will be powered by a 2.3GHz octa-core processor. The Vivo’s smartphone will be available in two storage variants: 6GB RAM/64GBinternal storage and 8GB RAM/128GB internal storage.

The listing also suggests that Vivo Z5 will be sport a 48MP main sensor along with an 8MP secondary camera and a 2MP tertiary sensor. Furthermore, it also revealed that on the front of the device, a 32MP camera will be present.

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Coming to the design, a few days back the company officially released an image of the Vivo Z5 that confirms that the smartphone will be launched in three glossy colour variants: Green, Blue, and White. The image also revealed that the smartphone will feature a vertically stacked triple rear camera setup. The smartphone does have a fingerprint sensor on the back panel. The front display shows that the smartphone will feature a waterdrop-style notch along with a slim chin at the base of the screen.

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Microsoft is removing Cortana from Xbox One with new redesign

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Microsoft is removing Cortana from Xbox One with new redesign

Software giant Microsoft is making changes to the dashboard design of Xbox One again and this time, it will be removing the Cortana digital assistant from it. The company is currently experimenting with the more “streamlined user interface” for the Xbox One dashboard’s home section. It is worth noticing that this is the area that you will see when you switch on an Xbox One console.

With the new design, the dashboard will get quicker access to Xbox Game Pass titles, Microsoft’s Mixer service, Xbox community feature and the Microsoft Store. Speaking about the newly introduced changes, Bradley Rossetti, Microsoft’s Xbox Insider chief said, “We’ve heard your feedback and have continued to iterate on Home to get you into your gaming experiences faster and keeping more of your content front and center. With this new experimental Home design, the first thing you’ll notice is we’ve removed the Twists from the top of Home in favor of separate buttons that launch your gaming experiences.”

We should point out that this will make it easier for users to access frequently used games directly from the home screen of the console. The software giant is testing this new home screen with Xbox Insiders only in the Alpha and Alpha Skip Ahead rings. The company has also said that it is looking for feedback from them. It is worth noticing that Microsoft has tweaked the design of its Xbox One dashboard a few times already since the console was unveiled in attempts that are aimed at improving the user experience that it offers. A big revamp was done in 2015 and the Fluent Design update was introduced in 2017.

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Apart from the latest Home update, the company is also removing Cortana from the Xbox One. The software giant has said that it is moving closer to cloud-based assistants, so you no longer be able to “talk to Cortana via your headset.” But then, the company has also added that users will be able to power on an Xbox One gaming console via Xbox Skill for Cortana on iOS, Android or Windows and it will be similar to the existing Alexa integration.

We should add that it is not surprising to see that Cortana is going away from the Xbox One. The company also has a new focus for Cortana in scenarios that are more business-related. Microsoft is also working to make Cortana better at conversations. Prior to this, Microsoft also decoupled Cortana and Search in the Windows May 2019 update that was released recently. After that, it was reported that Cortana will be added as a separate app on the Microsoft Store.

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Samsung Galaxy Fold issues have been fixed, to launch in September

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Samsung Galaxy Fold issues have been fixed, to launch in September

The wait for Samsung Galaxy Fold is finally coming to an end. After postponing the launch of its foldable smartphone for months, Samsung has said that it has redesigned the handset to address all the issues in it and will now be launching it in September this year.

We should mention that the South Korean technology giant was one among the first companies to announce its foldable smartphone. However, when the company sent some units of Galaxy Fold to reviewers and YouTubers in the United States, several issues were discovered. The most prominent one among these was that the display of some units of the device cracked.

In a blog post, the company has said, “Earlier this year, we announced Galaxy Fold—Samsung’s first foldable device, and the beginning of an entirely new mobile category. Since then, we’ve made improvements to the Galaxy Fold to ensure consumers have the best possible experience.”

While Samsung has announced that it has fixed the issues with Galaxy Fold and will be launching it in September, it is yet to announce a specific date for the same. Speaking about the changes it has made, the company has said, “Samsung has taken the time to fully evaluate the product design, make necessary improvements and run rigorous tests to validate the changes we made.”

According to Samsung’s blog post, the improvements made in Galaxy Fold include:

  • The top protective layer of the Infinity Flex Display has been extended beyond the bezel, making it apparent that it is an integral part of the display structure and not meant to be removed.
  • Galaxy Fold features additional reinforcements to better protect the device from external particles while maintaining its signature foldable experience:
  • The top and bottom of the hinge area have been strengthened with newly added protection caps.
  • Additional metal layers underneath the Infinity Flex Display have been included to reinforce the protection of the display.
  • The space between the hinge and body of Galaxy Fold has been reduced.

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Samsung has also added that it “has also been continuously working to improve the overall Galaxy Fold user experience, including optimizing more apps and services for its unique foldable UX.”

The company, however, has specified that the handset will only be launching in a few markets initially. But then, before the Samsung Galaxy Fold controversy happened, the company’s CEO DJ Koh had said that the smartphone will be launched in India too. But then, we can’t say whether that will happen in September along with other countries which will get it during the first wave.

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Vivo Z1 Pro to go on sale at 12 pm via Flipkart tomorrow

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Vivo Z1 Pro to go on sale at 12 pm via Flipkart tomorrow

Chinese technology brand Vivo had recently launched its Vivo Z1 Pro smartphone in India. The smartphone will be going on sale in India via Flipkart and the official Vivo India website tomorrow. Among 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. Take a look at the price, sale details and specifications of the Vivo Z1 Pro:

Vivo Z1 Pro price in India, sale details

Vivo Z1 Pro is available in three storage variants in India: 4GB RAM/64GB internal storage, 6GB RAM/64GB onboard storage and 6GB RAM/128GB internal storage. They are priced at Rs 14,990, Rs 16,990 and Rs 17,990. The handset is available in Mirror Black, Sonic Black, and Sonic Blue colour variants.

The sale of Vivo Z1 Pro will begin at 12 pm (noon) IST tomorrow, July 26, and will be held on Flipkart as well as on Vivo’s official online store in India. Coming to the sale offers, the company is offering a cashback worth Rs 6,000 for Jio subscribers. This will be credited to their MyJio app in the form of 40 discount coupons worth Rs 150 each.

No-cost EMI is also being offered, and besides that, there is a cashback of Rs 3,750 available for Vodafone and Idea subscribers. Flipkart will also be offering a cashback of 5% on the purchases that are made using an Axis Bank credit card. The website is also offering a discount of 5% to HDFC Bank debit card owners.

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Vivo Z1 Pro specifications

Coming to the specifications, Vivo Z1 Pro runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with FunTouch OS 9 and has some gaming-centric features like Game Mode 5.0, 4D vibrations and 3D surround sound. These are said to enhance the gaming experience for the user on the handset. Powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 712 SoC, Vivo Z1 Pro comes with up 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It is backed by Adreno 616 GPU. The smartphone houses a 5,000mAh battery that has support for 18W fast charging.

The device sports a 6.53-inch full-HD+ (1080×2340 pixels) display that has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. On the imaging front, the Vivo Z1 Pro comes with a triple rear camera setup that consists of a 16MP primary sensor with f/1.78 aperture, an 8MP wide-angle sensor and a 2MP sensor with an f/2.4 lens. For selfies and video calls, there is a 32MP sensor that comes with an f/2.0 aperture.

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2019 iPhones to be powered by A13 Chip, will sport a Retina display: Report

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2019 iPhones to be powered by A13 Chip, will sport a Retina display: Report

As the launch of the 2019 iPhone draws closer, more and more rumours and leaks about the upcoming smartphone by Apple are pouring in. Now, a report has surfaced online that claims that Apple is planning to launch three new models of the upcoming iPhone 11 smartphone. All the three models will be powered by Apple’s A13 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. The report also reveals the key details and specifications about the imaging capabilities and the display of all the three upcoming iPhones.

As reported by 9to5Google, the successor of the iPhone XS, that is currently sold for Rs 94,400, has been codenamed as D42, whereas the offspring of the iPhone XS Max has been soubriquet as D43. On the other hand, the successor of the iPhone XR, that is priced at Rs 59,900, is reported to be called N104. Both the D42 and D43 codenamed models of the next-generation smartphones will feature a 3x Retina display. The N104 model will sport a 2x Liquid Retina display. As it was mentioned earlier, the three upcoming models will be powered by A13 chip that has been codenamed ‘Cebu’ and has the model number T8030. All three iPhone models will prolong to come with an unchanged screen resolution.

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The report further reveals that all the above-mentioned devices will feature a Lightning port instead of USB Type-C port. All the three models of iPhones will also reportedly come with a new Taptic Engine that is internally called ‘leap haptics’. But the report does not reveal the other improvements and features of the 2019 Apple’s iPhone models. However, it does point out that the new Taptic Engine may be the company’s way to replace the 3D Touch feature with the upcoming next-generation devices to be launched this year.

The report further exposes that the successors of the 2019 iPhone XS series will feature a triple rear camera setup. In addition to this, all three camera sensors will be installed on the rear panel of the smartphone. The front camera will reportedly come with the support of the slo-mo recording feature at 120fps. It further reveals that one of the three camera sensors will come with the support of a wide-angle sensor while enabling the feature that is called Smart Frame.

According to a previous report by Ming-Chi Kuo, who is a popular Apple analyst, the upcoming model of the iPad model will be introduced with time-of-flight 3D rear cameras.

We should mention that till the time the company itself says something about the upcoming iPhones, these reports should be taken with a pinch of salt.

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Google launches Gallery Go app to help you organizes photos offline

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Google launches Gallery Go app to help you organizes photos offline

Google has a number of popular apps that have grown to become very useful for most Android users. The latest one to join Google’s list of apps is Gallery Go. The latest app launched by Google works without having the need for exorbitant data or storage. The company has introduced the Google Go app at the ‘Google for Nigeria’ event. The latest app launched by Google – Gallery Go – has now been made available on the company’s own Play Store.

The new app is available for all the devices that run Android version 8.1 (Oreo) or higher. While unveiling the app, the company said that initially, some features such as organizing photos on the basis of people in them will only be accessible to a select number of markets. In addition to this, the search giant is also planning to launch a new Bolo reading-tutor app in Ghana and Nigeria.

In its official blog post, Google has revealed that the Gallery Go is a photo gallery app that has been designed in a way that it makes use of machine learning to automatically put user’s images in order. The app also helps the new smartphone owners find, edit, and manage photos effortlessly without requiring high-speed internet or cloud backup to access their pictures in devices.

Gallery Go, without human intervention, will be able to systematize the user’s photos on the basis of people in them and the picture of a particular article. This will make it easier for the user to easily search their favourite photos or selfies, and keep track of their essential documents. The user will not have to manually label their photos without using their data to access all the features. The users will also be able to create folders so as to sort out their photos. Gallery Go also has support for the SD cards so that the user can easily copy their images into their phones.

 In addition to this, the app comes with some amazing editing tools that can beautify any images on the user’s device with just a few taps. With the use of an auto-enhance feature, the user can easily edit their photos in Google Photos to enhance or fix their images. The users can also choose from a various range of filters available within the app to get a new look.

The software company has specially designed the Gallery Go so that it can be accessed offline. It uses very little data so that the user can easily manage their pictures. The app only occupies the 10MB of space in the smartphone.

In a blog post, the company said: “For those of you who joined us at Google for Nigeria, Gallery Go will come pre-installed as the gallery app on the Itel S15 and select A55 devices beginning next month.”

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Google Photos now has 1 billion users across the globe

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Google Photos now has 1 billion users across the globe

Google Photos is one of the apps by the technology company that have seen tremendous popularity among users. While Android users have been depending on it for years now, slowly the popularity of the app has also spread to those who use iPhones. According to a report, Google Photos app has now reached one billion users, just after over four years of its initial announcement.

The report about the latest number of the users of the app had first surfaced on Fast Company. We should mention that the photo application is the ninth service by Google to achieve this milestone. Other services by the technology giant that have already achieved this number include Android, YouTube, Gmail, Google Search and Google Maps. But then, what makes it different is the fact that Google Photos took lesser time to hit the mile stone as compared to others.

Google Photos has been enjoying a lot of popularity since its inception. Five months after it was launched at Google I/O 2015, the app had reported to cross over 100 million users. It did not stop there. Google Photos even hit the 500 million user mark just after two years of its launch.

While Google Photos is one among the apps that are included in most Android smartphones as a part of the suite of apps by the technology giant. However, this nowhere guaranteed its success. We should also point out that Google Photos was initially spinoff from Google+, which was a not-so-successful attempt by the company to compete with social media giant Facebook.

According to Fast Company, after becoming a separate app, Google Photos offered some of the best underlying technology of the social media platform by Google and it was preferred by users because it did not have the less popular features of Google+.

Google is bringing ‘Express backup’ and ‘Data Cap’ feature to Google Photos

But the company does not wish to stop even here with the popular app. To achieve the 2 billion user mark, Google has today launched Gallery Go, which is basically a lightweight alternative to the main app that has become so indispensable for the users.

Speaking about Gallery Go, Anil Sabharwal, the Google VP who had led the creation of Google Photos, told Fast Company, “We’ve crossed this really critical milestone of a billion monthly users, and Gallery Go is how we think about the next billion.”

Which feature of Google Photos can you not live without? Let us know in the comments below!

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Realme 3i next sale in India is scheduled for July 30

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Realme 3i next sale in India is scheduled for July 30

Chinese technology company Realme has announced the next sale of its Realme 3i smartphone in India. The handset went on sale in India for the first time yesterday. If you were not able to get your hands on it, there is no need to be disappointed as the next Realme 3i sale in India is scheduled for July 30.

Interested buyers would be able to buy the handset, that was launched in India last week, via Flipkart as well as Realme‘s online store in the country. The key highlights of the smartphone include its dual rear cameras, waterdrop-shaped notch and 4,230mAh battery. Here’s a look at the sale details and specifications of the Realme 3i:

Realme 3i price in India, sale details

The Realme 3i smartphone in India is available in two variants: 3GB RAM/32GB storage and 4GB RAM/64GB storage. While the former costs Rs 7,999, the latter is priced at Rs 9,999. The handset is available in India in Diamond Black, Diamond Blue, and Diamond Red colour options.

The next Realme 3i sale in India is scheduled for July 30 at 12 pm (noon) IST. The device will be available for purchase via Flipkart as well as Realme’s online store in India. As a part of the sale offers, the company is offering a 5% cashback on purchases made via Axis Bank credit cards and HDFC Bank debit cards, and an additional 10% discount on fashion purchase. These offers are only valid on Flipkart. The e-commerce website will also be offering no-cost EMI options starting at Rs. 278 per month.

If you buy the smartphone via Realme’s online store, you can get a cashback worth Rs 5,750, that comprises of Rs 2,200 of instant cashback via 222 vouchers of Rs 100 each. Other than this, partner vouchers worth Rs 4,800 from MakeMyTrip, Myntra, and Zoomcar will also be offered. There is also a 10% SuperCash of Rs 1,500 from Mobikwik being offered.

Realme 3i specifications

The Realme 3i has support for dual SIM card and it runs Android 9 Pie skinned with ColorOS 6. The handset sports a 6.2-inch HD+ display that has an aspect ratio of 19:9 and a screen-to-body ratio of 88.30%. The display of the device is protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 3. Powered by MediaTek Helio P60 SoC, the Realme 3i comes with up to 4GB of RAM and has up to 64GB of storage onboard.

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On the imaging front, Realme 3i has a dual rear camera setup that consists of 13MP primary sensor with an f/1.8 lens and 2MP secondary sensor. A 13MP sensor is present on the front panel for selfies and video calls.

The handset houses a 4,230mAh battery that has support for 10W charging and comes with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS, Micro-USB port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack for connectivity. It can hold a microSD card of up to 256GB.

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Nokia Mobile Fan Festival: Gift cards, discounts, and deals that you should know about

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Nokia Mobile Fan Festival: Gift cards, discounts, and deals that you should know about

HMD Global has kick-started a Nokia Mobile Fan Festival in India. During the Mobile Fan Festival, the company is offering a various number of Nokia smartphones at a discount. The smartphone company is also presenting a one-time screen replacement absolutely free. Other than this, the buyers can also win an assured gift card worth Rs. 4,000 on the purchase of Nokia 8.1 and Nokia 7.1. For customers purchasing either of the two smartphones, HMD Global is also offering an additional 10 percent discount on the exchange of the old smartphone.

On the other hand, Nokia 3.2 and Nokia 4.2 will also be available at discounted prices during the sale. Customers buying the two smartphones can avail an assured incentive in the form of a gift card worth Rs 1,000.

The buyers who are interested to purchase the above-mentioned smartphones during the Nokia Mobile Fan Festival can head to Nokia’s website to avail the offers. Nokia Fan Festival is a 48-hour sale that has started on July 24 and will end on July 25.

During the sale, the buyers can get the Nokia 8.1 smartphone at a price tag of Rs 19,999 and get an assured gift card worth Rs. 4,000. The gift card can be availed by using the promo code ‘FANFESTIVAL’. The same can be availed with Nokia 7.1 by using the same promo code. The Nokia 7.1 is available at the price tag of Rs 13,043.

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In addition to this, HMD Global is also offering a 10 percent discount on the exchange of an old mobile phone. The company is also offering a no-cost EMI offers bundled with a one-time screen replacement absolutely free.

Telecom companies have also partnered with HMD Global for the sale. To attract the buyers, Airtel is offering additional data of up to 360GB to its subscribers on the recharge of Rs 249 and Rs 349. However, all the offers are only valid until the end of the Nokia Mobile Fan Festival – July 25.

During the two days Fan Festival, Nokia 4.2 and Nokia 3.3 are also available with exciting new offers. The Nokia 4.2 is available at a cost of Rs 9,570, while on the other hand, the Nokia 3.2 is priced at Rs 7,399. All the offers on the purchase of both the devices are the same. The Vodafone and Idea subscribers can avail an instant cashback of Rs 2,500 on the purchase of both the devices. A one-time screen replacement offer can also be availed till July 31.

All the aforementioned offers are applicable to all the storage variants as well as the color options of the handsets. The free screen replacement offer on the devices is only valid for six months from the date of purchase of the handsets.

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Apple partners with Paytm Mall to sell iPhones and iPads in India

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Apple partners with Paytm Mall to sell iPhones and iPads in India

Paytm’s e-commerce arm – Paytm Mall – has today announced its partnership with Apple to sell its latest products in India. Going forward, Apple products that are listed on Paytm Mall, like iPhones and iPads, will come with an authorised tag. We should mention that this is only given to brand authorised sellers.

According to Paytm Mall, the Cupertino-based technology giant’s website will be promoting the e-commerce platform on its website and it will be mentioned as of its authorised resellers in India. While in the beginning, only iPhone and iPad lineups will be available on Paytm Mall, the company has said that other Apple products are also under the purview of the partnership.

According to the deal between the two, only authorised sellers would now be able to sell Apple products on Paytm Mall going forward. Any other independent seller who wishes to sell products from Apple on Paytm Mall would first have to get an authorisation from the Cupertino-based technology giant before they list their products on the e-commerce platform.

Speaking about the deal, Paytm Mall said in a statement, “This would ensure that customers get only the genuine product at a fair price.” In addition to this, Paytm Mall would be promoted as an authorised reseller for Apple products in India on the iPhone maker’s website.

Talking about the partnership, Srinivas Mothey, Vice President at Paytm Mall, said, “We are excited to partner with Apple to directly start selling latest editions of iPhone, iPad and other Apple products in India. Paytm Mall is one of India’s leading seller of premium mobile phones, and adding Apple’s range will further strengthen our list of offering to our customers. Our customers will also be eligible to avail offers such as additional discounts on select credit cards and cashbacks. All latest Apple products will be available on our platform and will come with a valid Standard Apple Warranty.”

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We should mention that prior to this, Apple had also officially partnered with Amazon to sell its products directly on the e-commerce platform. Although Amazon has had Apple products on the website even before the deal was struck between the two companies, they were previously only available via third-party sellers.

This basically meant that at times, Apple products available on Amazon were imported and would bear extremely inflated price tags. The deal between the two players resulted in consistent pricing and buying directly from Apple. A similar result is now expected on Paytm Mall too.

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10 recently-launched smartphones that have a triple rear camera setup

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10 recently-launched smartphones that have a triple rear camera setup

Photography is a big factor that people consider in a smartphone when they think of buying a new one. Maybe that is why a number of technology companies have started including multiple camera sensors in their smartphones. If a smartphone with a triple rear camera setup sounds like a gadget that you would want to own, here we created a list of such handsets for you. Take a look at some recently-launched smartphones that house a triple rear camera setup:

OnePlus 7 Pro

OnePlus 7 Pro rear panel

The latest flagship by OnePlus had to be present on our list. OnePlus 7 Pro has a triple camera setup on its back panel that consists of a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor that comes with OIS and EIS. Other than this, it has a 16MP ultra wide-angle sensor with an f/2.4 aperture and an 8MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom and OIS.

OnePlus has touted the presence of camera features like Portrait, UltraShot, Nightscape, Pro Mode, AI Scene Detection, Studio Lighting and more. On the front, it has a 16MP Sony IMX471 sensor. OnePlus 7 Pro’s other features include Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC, up to 12GB of RAM and 4,000mAh battery. The device’s starting price is Rs. 48,999.

Honor 20i

Honor 20i camera

The recently launched smartphone from Honor comes with a rear camera setup that houses a 24MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. For selfies and video calls, there is a 32MP camera with an f/2.0 lens on the handset. Other key highlights include a 6.21-inch full-HD+ (1080×2340 pixels) display, 3,400mAh battery and EMUI 9.0.1 based on Android Pie. The starting price of Honor 20i is Rs. 14,999.

Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition

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The rear camera setup of the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom has a 48MP primary sensor, a 13MP periscope telephoto lens and an 8MP super wide-angle sensor. For selfies and video calls, it has a side-swing selfie camera module that houses a 16MP sensor. The other highlights of the device include its Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC and its 6.6-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display that offers a full-screen experience. The base variant of the smartphone can be picked up at Rs. 39,990.

Samsung Galaxy A70

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Samsung Galaxy A70 has a triple rear camera setup that consists of a 32MP sensor with an f/1.7 lens, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens and a 5MP depth sensor. There is also a 32MP sensor for selfies and video calls. Other highlights of the handset include a 4,500mAh battery and a 6.7-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-U display. The starting price of the smartphone is Rs. 28,990.

Vivo Y12

Vivo Y12

The Chinese technology brand launched the Vivo Y12 handset in May this year. It comes with a triple rear camera setup that comprises of an 8MP primary sensor with an f/2.2 aperture, a 13MP sensor with an f/2.2 aperture and a 2MP camera with an f/2.4 aperture. For selfies and video calls, there is an 8MP camera on the front. The starting price of the device is Rs. 11,990.

Samsung Galaxy M40

Samsung Galaxy M40 smartphone

Samsung Galaxy M40 comes with a 32MP primary sensor that has support for an AI scene optimiser, a 5MP depth sensor and an 8MP ultra-wide angle sensor. It sports a 16MP front-facing snapper for selfies and video calls. Other key highlights of the handset include Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SoC and a 3,500mAh battery. It is available at a starting price of Rs. 19,990.

Vivo V15 Pro

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The rear camera setup of the Vivo V15 Pro consists of a 48MP primary Quad Pixel sensor, an 8MP AI Super Wide-Angle sensor, and a 5MP depth sensor. The company has touted the presence of AI Body Shaping and AI Portrait Lighting in the rear cameras of the handset. For selfies and video calls, there is a 32MP pop-up selfie camera. The Vivo V15 Pro can be bought at a starting price of Rs. 28,990.

Huawei P30 Lite

P30 lite

Huawei P30 Lite’s camera set up on its rear panel include a 24MMP wide-angle sensor, an 8MP ultra wide-angle sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, there is a 32MP selfie camera for selfies and video calls. The device has a 3,340mAh battery onboard and it is powered by an octa-core HilSilicon Kirin 710 SoC. The starting price of the smartphone is Rs. 19,990.

LG V40 ThinQ

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LG V40 ThinQ’s rear camera setup includes a 12MP sensor with an f/1.5 aperture, a 16MP ultra-wide angle sensor and a 12MP telephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture. For selfies and video calls, there is an 8MP primary sensor and a 5MP wide-angle sensor. The starting price of the handset is Rs. 60,000, but with deals, it is available at a lesser cost on e-commerce websites.

Samsung Galaxy S10

Samsung Galaxy S10

Samsung Galaxy S10 is another smartphone that had to be there on our list. The device’s camera setup comprises of a 12MP primary telephoto sensor with an f/1.5 aperture, a 12MP secondary wide-angle sensor and a 16MP ultra-wide-angle lens with an f/2.2 aperture. The cameras of the handset come with phase detection autofocus. For selfies and video calls, there is a 10MP sensor housed in its display. The smartphone’s base variant is priced at Rs. 66,900.

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Asus ZenFone 5Z price in India slashed by Rs 3,000

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Asus ZenFone 5Z price in India slashed by Rs 3,000

Recently Asus launched its flagship smartphone – Asus 6Z– in India that comes with rotating camera setup and Snapdragon 855 SoC at a starting price of Rs 31,000. Now, the predecessor of the device – Asus 5Z – that also known as Asus ZenFone 5Z, has received a price cut in the country. Following the Indian High Court judgment, Asus has renamed the Asus ZenFone 5Z to Asus 5Z.

The smartphone is available in two storage variants in India. While the base model of Asus ZenFone 5Z has6GB RAM and 128GB storage, the other one has 8GB of RAM with 256GB of internal storage. Both the storage variants of the device have received a price cut of Rs 3,000. The new revised price of the device is available on the e-commerce website Flipkart. The Chinese technology brand launched the smartphone last year and it received the last price cut in June this year.

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To recall, the Asus ZenFone 5Z was launched in the country last year. With its affordable pricing and high-end specifications, it gave a tough fight to the likes of OnePlus 6. The key highlights of Asus ZenFone 5Z include Snapdragon 845 SoC and up to 8GB of RAM. If you are an interested buyer, take a look at the offers and discount being offered by the company in partnership with Flipkart.

Asus ZenFone 5Z revised price and discount offers

The 6GB RAM/128GB storage variant is now available at a revised price of Rs24,999. The 8GB RAM/256GB internal storage variant can now be picked up at Rs28,999. Both the devices can be purchased via Flipkart. The e-commerce website is offering no-cost EMI option to its buyers. In addition to this, it is also offering a discount of up to Rs 17,900 on the exchange of an old device. While purchasing the handset using the Flipkart Axis Bank Credit Card, the buyers will get a 5percent cashback. The buyers can also avail 5 percent instant discounts on EMIs while using their ICICI Bank credit and debit cards. The HDFC Bank debit cards users will get a 5 percent cashback, and on the other hand, the Axis Bank Buzz credit card users will get a discount of 5 percent.

Asus ZenFone 5Z specifications

The Asus ZenFone 5Z features a 6.2-inch Full-HD+ (1080 x 2246 pixels) Super IPS+ display that has an aspect ratio of 18.9:9. The device runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with ZenUI. The handset is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 SoC paired with Adreno 630GPU and has up to 8GB of RAM. It comes with up to 256GB of UFS 2.1 storage and that can hold a microSD card of up to 2TB. The device houses a 3,300mAh battery that has support for Quick Charge 3.0.

On the imaging front, the Asus smartphone is available with a dual-rear camera setup that includes a 12MP Sony IMX363 main sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and an 8MP OmniVision 8856 wide-angle lens with an f/2.2 aperture. There is an 8MP front camera with a fixed focus and OmniVision 8856 sensor for selfies and video calling.

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Nokia 6.2 and Nokia 7.2 to be launched next month in India: Report

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Nokia 6.2 and Nokia 7.2 to be launched next month in India: Report

HMD Global is all set to launch its two new smartphones – Nokia 6.2 and Nokia 7.2–next month. It is rumored that the company is also planning to launch one of the two smartphones in India almost immediately. According to the latest leak, HMD Global will launch Nokia 6.2 in the country that made its first appearance a few months back in April.  The Nokia 6.2 is also known as Nokia X71 in several markets. Both Nokia 6.2 and Nokia 7.2 will be made official on the same day and are reported to arrive in India and Russia. They will feature a triple rear camera setup.

According to the latest report by NokiaPowerUser, HMD Global will be launching the Nokia 6.2 and Nokia 7.2 smartphones on the same date next month. However, the report has not specified particular date. But then, it does reveal that the smartphones will be launched in India as well as Russia.

Another report by ITHomereveals the render and specifications of Nokia 6.2. The report claims that the Nokia 6.2 looks a lot like Nokia X71 that was launched in Taiwan some time back.

In terms of design, it is reported that the Nokia 6.2 will feature a 6-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 2280×1080 along and will sport a 13MP front camera. On the back panel, it comes with a vertically aligned triple camera set up that has a 20MP primary sensor, an 8MP lens and a 5MP sensor with Carl Zeiss certification.

In terms of specifications, Nokia 6.2 will be powered by 2.6 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor paired with 6GB RAM memory. The device will come with up to 64GB internal storage options. The Nokia smartphone will reportedly house a 3,300mAh battery capacity along with a rear fingerprint sensor.

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Coming to the Nokia 7.2, as per a report by Nokiapoweruser, the device has been codenamed as ‘Star-Lord’ and will come with a 6.18-inch full-HD+ HDR10 display and it will come with a U-shaped waterdrop notch. According to the report, the smartphone will be available in two storage variants – 4GB RAM with 64GB of internal storage and 6GB RAM with 128GB onboard storage.

Nokia 7.2 will reportedly come with a triple rear camera set up that will comprise of a 48MP main sensor camera. However, the report did not reveal the resolution of the other two cameras as well as the front camera. The device will allegedly come with a 3,500mAh battery capacity that will be supported by Qualcomm Quick Charge.

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WhatsApp announces privacy education partnership with the Indian School of Public Policy

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WhatsApp announces privacy education partnership with the Indian School of Public Policy

Popular instant messaging app WhatsApp has today announced a partnership with The Indian School of Public Policy, which is the country’s first school that has a programme that blends theory and practice of public policy, technology product design and management.

With this partnership, the two will be bringing a series of privacy design workshops that will be co-hosted by TTC Labs to future policymakers. These workshops are all set to kick off on September 17 this year and are meant to “explore the importance and practice of privacy-centric design to help technology make a positive impact on society.”

The partnership between WhatsApp and The Indian School of Public Policy was announced by the instant messaging app’s Global Head, Will Cathcart. Cathcart was in Mumbai when he made the announcement and he also participated in Innov8 for a discussion with Indian startups and entrepreneurs. During the session, he also spoke about why privacy should be a key principle when designing a product as it is critical for building successful consumer and business products.

Cathcart said, “WhatsApp was built to help people stay in touch with friends and family as well as connect with businesses.  Because people share some of their most personal needs and moments on WhatsApp, we’re committed to helping people in India have private conversations with others that matter to them. We believe our partnership with Indian School of Public Policy will help future policymakers understand that designing products with privacy as a core tenet helps deliver the fundamental right to privacy people should have in today’s digital world.”

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Speaking on the partnership, Luis Miranda, Founder Director of Indian School of Public Policy said, “The changing Indian landscape will require leaders who can tackle its unique problems and begin to formulate creative solutions for the future. At ISPP, our vision is to cultivate such leadership in India. We are glad to be partnering with WhatsApp and TTC Labs to help our students better understand privacy-centric product design so they can help create a robust policy ecosystem that creates positive impact for India.”

“Facebook founded TTC Labs to drive innovation in people-centred approaches to privacy and data. Companies, governments and academic institutions around the world are seeing the value of applying innovative design-led approaches to pressing policy challenges, said Dr Dan Hayden, TTC Labs Lead. “We’re delighted to partner with Indian School of Public Policy and support their work to train the next generation of innovative policy leaders.”

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 specifications surface online prior to its launch

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 specifications surface online prior to its launch

As the launch of Samsung Galaxy Note 10 is coming close, a lot of leaks about the device have started surfacing online. According to the latest leak, Samsung’s new flagship smartphone will come equipped with S Pen that will have support for “Air Actions” gestures. This new feature will allow the users to navigate the phablet with the use of UI without laying their hands on the display.

According to the latest leak that has been shared by@Onleakson its Twitter account, Samsung Galaxy Note 10 will come with a 6.3-inch Infinity-O AMOLED screen and will be powered by Exynos 9825 SoC or the Snapdragon 855 Plus Chipset. According to the report, the device will come up with 256GB of UFS 3.0 internal storage. On the imaging front, the Galaxy Note 10 is tipped to feature a 12MP primary sensor, accompanied by a 16MP ultra-wide-angle camera along with a 12MP telephoto lens.

It is reported to house a 3,600mAh battery that will be supported by a 45W charging. The handset will also support reverse wireless charging; with which it will be able to charge other devices. In addition to this, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 will pack a 25W charger inside the box. The S Pen of the smartphone is rumored to come with the support of Air Actions gestures that will enable it to access the smartphone without having to touch the display. Besides this, the smartphone will come up with an extra DepthVisionToF sensor.  The upper variant Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ will also be accompanied by S Pen that will also support the Air Action gesture feature.

As per another report by WinFuture, the Galaxy Note 10+ will feature a 6.8-inch display with the Dynamic OLED technology, a pixel density of 498ppi, and a QHD+ (1,440 x 3,040 pixels) resolution. The display of the device has support forHDR10+and is protected with Gorilla Glass 6. The smartphone will have an always-on feature and will come with an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor. Both the upcoming smartphones will skip the 3.5mm headphone jack.

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Additionally, the report also shares that apart from the “Air Actions” gestures feature that supports the hands-free navigation of S Pen, the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+ will come with the ability to recognize 4,096 pressure levels. They are said to have IP68 certification for protection against dust and water and at the same time, its input latency stands at 70ms. Coming to the camera, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ will feature an unpredictable aperture technology as of earlier Samsung flagships.

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