OnePlus 5T and OnePlus 5 start receiving OxygenOS 9.0.7 update

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OnePlus 5T and OnePlus 5 start receiving OxygenOS 9.0.7 update

OnePlus announced it has now started rolling out OxygenOS 9.0.7 update to the OnePlus 5T and OnePlus 5. The update gets new features as well as the June 2019 security patch to the new handsets. Last month, the company pushed the Open Beta 33 for the OnePlus 5T and Open Beta 35 for the OnePlus 5. Both the beta updates bring a new Zen Mode feature to the devices. OnePlus’sOxygenOS 9.0.7 software update also gets other features like Screen Recorder and Quick Reply along with system improvements and bug fixes.

The new software update is being rolled out to the OnePlus 5T and OnePlus 5 smartphones in an incremental manner. The Over the Air update will initially reach a small number of users after which a wider rollout will take place in a few days.

The new software update comes with a June 2019 Android Security Patch. In addition to this, the Over the Air (OTA) update brings new features like a screen recorder, quick reply in landscape mode, Fnatic mode and fixes the speed dial issues that were cropping up earlier. With the added features, it also brings general bug fixes and system optimization.

OnePlus 5

As we have already mentioned earlier, the OxygenOS 9.0.7 software update will reach a small percentage of users first, and then a broader rollout will follow. However, it will take time to reach your devices. The users can also download the update manually by going to Settings > System > System Updates.

Changelog

  • System
  • Updated Android security patch to 2019.6
  • Added Screen recorder feature (Quick Settings – Edit – Screen Recorder)
  • Added Quick reply in landscape (Settings – Utilities – Quick reply in landscape)
  • General bug fixes and system improvements
  • Gaming mode
  • Added Fnatic mode (Settings – Utilities – Gaming mode)
  • Phone
  • Fixed issue with Speed Dial

To recall, OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T smartphones were launched in 2017. OnePlus 5 comes with a 20MP and 16MP dual cameras along with a 16MP front-facing camera. The smartphone features a 5.5-inch capacitive touchscreen FHD display with 1920 X 1080 pixels resolution and packs up to 6GB RAM. The device runs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 octa-core processor and houses a 3300mAH Lithium Polymer battery. OnePlus 5T comes with similar features but it comes with a bigger 6.01-inch display and it includes a bigger 8GB RAM.

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Netflix mobile-plan launched for Rs 199 per month: Key details

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Netflix mobile-plan launched for Rs 199 per month: Key details

Popular video-streaming service Netflix has today announced a new mobile-only plan for India. With this new plan, Netflix wants to cater to the audience that only watches its content on smartphones or tablets. Netflix’s mobile-plan is more affordable than its other existing plans and this shows that the video-streaming service is eyeing to take on the likes of Amazon’s Prime Video and Hotstar, that enjoy a lot of popularity in the country.

Users would only have to pay Rs 199 per month for the mobile-only plan by Netflix. We should mention that this is less than half of its other monthly plan that starts at Rs 499. As a part of the plan, the users will get only one concurrent stream and only SD quality will be supported on it. There would not be any ads present as a part of the plan. Interested customers would have the option of paying for Netflix’s mobile-plan via any credit card or debit card. The

Netflix has said that the mobile-plan has been ‘Made for India’ so India is the first and only country to get it. Netflix did say that the mobile-plan will roll out to other South East Asian countries later. However, it did not specify when it plans to make this plan global and exactly which countries will be getting it.

Considering that people who access internet services via smartphones in India have grown tremendously since mobile data became affordable after Reliance Jio’s entry, the move by Netflix seems to make perfect sense. It is also worth mentioning that there are scores of people in India who only access the internet via their handsets, and Netflix’s mobile plan will be effective in catering to that audience.

It is worth mentioning that is you opt for this plan; you would not have the option of screencasting Netflix content on TV. The only way to watch it will be via smartphones and tablets.

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We should mention that this plan has been under testing for a while now. However, while it was being tested, it cost Rs 250. Now, the company seems to have reconsidered its decision and hence, the price has been reduced even further. This will, of course, help Netflix compete with Amazon’s Prime Video and Hotstar. While Hostar costs Rs 299 per month, Amazon’s video and music streaming services are bundled with its Prime membership that bears a price tag of Rs 129 per month.

Speaking at the launch of the new mobile-plan, Ajay Arora, Director, Product Innovation, Netflix said, “Our members in India watch more on their mobiles than members anywhere else in the world – and they love to download our shows and films. We believe this new plan will make Netflix even more accessible and better suit for people who like to watch on their smartphones or tablets – both on the go and at home.”

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Snapchat’s daily active users go up by 13 million

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Snapchat’s daily active users go up by 13 million

Photo-messaging app Snapchat has added 13 million daily active users in the last quarter, according to its parent company Snap Inc. With the new additions, the total number of people across the globe who use the app have gone up to 203 million, and it should be mentioned that this is the highest number that Snap has seen since it went public.

The growth is a clear indication of the fact that Snap has invested in product features to attract a more global user base has actually paid off. Some credit should also be given to the viral face filters that Snapchat got in the last few months. According to the company, around 7 to 9 million people joined after the face filters were introduced and the remaining 4-6 million can be attributed to the company other efforts.

We should also mention that an updated and optimized version of Snapchat’s Android app was released last year. The company rolled it out as Android users had been complaining about a lagged experience for users. Considering that a major chunk of the world’s population uses Android smartphone, the redesigned app was a very welcome move by Snapchat.

Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel revealed today that with the redesigned app, users have been sending 7% more snaps as compared to what they did earlier. It is also worth pointing out that the company is also making efforts to get Snapchat accepted outside of English-speaking countries. In order to manage data costs, the company is said to be partnering other global telecommunication companies that have been serving more than a billion people. However, he did not mention the companies that Snap has been working with.

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In 2019, Snapchat got support for eight new languages including Hindi, Punjabi, Marathi, Gujarati, Vietnamese, and Urdu. It should be noted that more than 750 million people use these languages to communicate. Since most of these languages are spoken in India, it can be assumed that Snapchat looks at the country as an important market for itself.

Snap has said that it is optimistic about the fact that this growth in terms of user engagement will continue into the next year. The company has also announced that its Snapchat Stories would be coming to Tinder and Houseparty and that it is working to build a video game platform and a roster of original programs. The company has also said that it has developed new AR filters that will make the Eiffel Tower puke rainbows.

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Honor 9X Pro, Honor 9X with 48MP primary sensor and 4,000mAh battery launched

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Honor 9X Pro, Honor 9X with 48MP primary sensor and 4,000mAh battery launched

Chinese technology company Honor has launched two new smartphones in its home country: Honor 9X and Honor 9X Pro. The key highlights of the smartphones include a notch-less display, HiSilicon Kirin 810 SoC, fingerprint scanners placed on the side edges and 4,000mAh battery.

Both the handsets house a 16MP pop-up selfie camera. Coming to the differences, while Honor 9X Pro has a triple rear camera setup, the Honor 9X sports dual rear cameras. The two devices come with an X-shaped glossy gradient finish on their back panels. Here’s a look at their price details and specifications:

Honor 9X, Honor 9X price

Honor 9X is available in China in three storage variants – 4GB RAM/64GB storage, 6GB RAM/64GB storage and 6GB RAM/128GB storage – that are priced at CNY 1,399 (approximately Rs 14,000), CNY 1,599 (approximately Rs 16,000) and CNY 1,899 (approximately Rs 19,000) respectively. The handset is available in Midnight Black, Midnight Blue, and Red colour variants and it is available for pre-orders on Vmall. The device will be going on sale starting July 30.

Coming to Honor 9X Pro, it is available in 8GB RAM/128GB storage and 8GB RAM/256GB storage variants that are priced at CNY 2,199 (approximately Rs 22,000) and CNY 2,399 (approximately Rs 24,000) respectively. Honor 9X Pro will be available in Midnight Black and Phantom Blue colour options and its pre-orders will commence on July 30. The sale of the smartphone will begin on August 9 in China.

Honor 9X specifications

Honor 9X smartphone runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with EMUI 9.1.1 and it sports a 6.59-inch full-HD+ (1080×2340 pixels) display. Powered by HiSilicon Kirin 810 octa-core processor, the smartphone comes with up to 6GB of RAM and has up to 128GB of internal storage. The device can hold a microSD card of up to 512GB.

Honor 9X Pro 2

On the imaging front, Honor 9X has a dual rear camera setup that includes a 48MP primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and a 2MP depth sensor. For selfies and video calls, there is a 16MP front-facing snapper with an f/2.2 aperture. The smartphone houses a 4,000mAh battery and for connectivity, it has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5, 3.5mm audio jack, and USB Type-C port.

Honor 9X Pro specifications

Coming to Honor 9X Pro, its specifications are almost the same as Honor 9X. However, it has a triple rear camera setup with a 48MP primary sensor, a 2MP depth sensor and an 8MP wide-angle lens. It comes with 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage.

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Realme X to go on its first sale today at 12PM IST on Flipkart

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Realme X to go on its first sale today at 12PM IST on Flipkart

Chinese technology company Realme had launched its Realme X smartphone in India earlier this month. Today, the handset is all set to go on its first-ever sale in the country. The first sale of the Realme X smartphone will be held on Flipkart as well as the company’s official website. If you are an interested buyer, you can head to either of the two at 12 pm IST today. We should mention that Realme X is the first-ever handset from the company to come with a pop-up selfie camera and it is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 processor. It also has an in-display fingerprint scanner. Here’s a look at the price details, sale offers, and specifications of the Realme X smartphone:

Realme X price in India, sale offers

The base variant of Realme X smartphone has 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage and it is priced at Rs 16,999, while the higher-end model comes with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage and costs Rs 19,999. The handset is available in two colour options: Polar White and Space Blue. Both the variants will be going on sale via Realme’s official website and Flipkart today at 12 pm IST.

Realme X first ever sale

Coming to the launch offers that the company is offering, you can avail of a MobiKwikSuperCash of 10% worth Rs 1,500. Jio benefits worth 7,000 will also be credited to the customers in the form of cashback vouchers. Flipkart is also offering a no-cost EMI and if you pay for your purchase via Axis Bank Credit cards, you will get a 5% cashback. If you pay with an Axis Bank Buzz Credit card, you will get a 5% discount.

Realme X specifications

Realme X comes with a 6.53-inch full-HD+ (1,080×2,340 pixels) AMOLED display that has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The screen of the handset is protected with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The smartphone is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 710 SoC and comes with an Adreno 616 GPU. The smartphone runs Android Pie skinned with ColorOS 6.0 and is available in two variants – 4GB and 8GB RAM paired with 128GB of internal storage. The smartphone comes with a 3,765mAh battery that has support for VOOC Flash Charge 3.0 to deliver super-quick charging.

On the imaging front, the Realme X smartphone comes with a dual rear camera setup that has a 48MP Sony IMX586 primary sensor with an f/1.7 aperture and a 5MP secondary sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. On the front, it features a 16MP IMX471 pop-up selfie camera that has an f/2.0 aperture.

The connectivity options of the handset come included with 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS, USB Type-C port and Dolby Atmos audio. There is no microSD card slot in this smartphone.

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Asus ROG Phone 2 price and availability details revealed

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Asus ROG Phone 2 price and availability details revealed

Asus ROG Phone 2 has been launched in China this week and while the technology company revealed the device’s specifications a day prior to its launch, it has now also announced its official pricing. Asus has launched six different variants of the ROG Phone 2 and among these, four are now up for pre-orders on JD.com in China. It is worth mentioning that Asus ROG Phone 2 is the first handset in the world to be powered by Snapdragon 855 Plus and it comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner and has a larger battery than its predecessor ROG Phone. Here’s a look at its price details and specifications:

Asus ROG Phone 2 price and availability

As we mentioned earlier, Asus ROG Phone 2 has been launched in six. Among these, four are up for pre-orders on JD.com and they will be going on sale on July 31. The variant of the device has 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage comes in ‘Tencent Depth Customisation’ and ‘Enjoy Peace in Beijing’ models that are priced at CNY 3,499 (approximately Rs 35,000) and CNY 3,699 (approximately Rs 37,000) respectively.

The classic version of the device has 12GB of RAM and 12GB of internal storage and it is priced at CNY 5,999 (approximately Rs 60,000). Another variant of ‘Enjoy Peace in Beijing’ version with the same RAM and storage can be bought at CNY 6,199 (approximately Rs 62,000).

The company has also revealed two more variants of the smartphone: A Zhizun version that costs (approximately Rs 80,000) and an Esports Armour Version that is priced CNY 12,999 (approximately Rs 1,30,000).

As of now, there is no word on when the device will be launched outside China. A report suggests that Asus ROG Phone 2 will be launched in global markets, including India, in September this year.

Asus ROG Phone 2 specifications

Asus ROG Phone 2 runs Android Pie with ROG UI baked on top and it sports a 6.59-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display that comes with 120Hz refresh rate. The display of the newly launched gaming smartphone has a response time of 1ms, 10-bit HDR support, 1,00,000:1 contrast ratio and it is protected by a layer of Gorilla Glass 6.

The new smartphone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC and has up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. Asus new offering comes with dual front-facing stereo speakers with DTS: X Ultra support.

Asus ROG Phone 2 image

On the camera front, Asus’ offering has a dual rear camera setup with a 48MP primary sensor and a 13MP wide-angle sensor. There is a 24MP snapper on the front panel for selfies and video calls.

On the connectivity front, the new smartphone has 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, WiFi-Direct, NFC, 3.5mm headphone jack, and Bluetooth 5.0. It packs a massive 6,000mAh battery that comes with support for Quick Charge 4.0 fast charging.

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Vivo S1 is set to launch in India on August 7: Key details

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Vivo S1 is set to launch in India on August 7: Key details

Vivo launched the global variant of its Vivo S1 smartphone in Indonesia last week. Now, the Vivo S1 handset is all set to be unveiled in India. The Chinese technology brand has started sending ‘Block Your Calendar’ invites to the media for an event on August 7. The key specifications of the latest smartphone by Vivo include a Full-HD+ Super AMOLED display and a triple rear camera setup. The smartphone is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P65 SoC paired with 128GB internal storage.

The invites do not disclose any information about the price and specifications of the product. They also do not mention the proper name of the smartphone. It just has ‘ Dial S for Style’ written on it, along with ‘Block your date’ and ‘07.08.2019’. This makes it very evident that the invite is indeed for Vivo S1, and that it will be launched in India on August 7. For quite some time, the Chinese smartphone maker has been posting teasers videos of the smartphone on its website, and that too, confirms the arrival of the smartphone in the country. In fact, the company has also signed the Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan to promote the handset.

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Vivo S1 price in India (expected)

The global variant of Vivo S1 has been priced at IDR 3,599,000 (approximately Rs. 17,800) for its single 4GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage variant. Currently, the device available in two colour variants: Cosmic Green and Skyline Blue.  The pricing of the smartphone is expected to be similar to its global counterpart.

Vivo S1 specifications, features

The global variant of the Vivo S1 comes with a 6.38-inch full-HD+ (1080×2340 pixels) Super AMOLED display and runs Funtouch OS 9 based on Android 9 Pie.

Vivo S1 is powered by an octa-core MediaTekHelio P65 SoC and it is available in a single variant that has 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

The smartphone houses a 4,500mAh battery and features an in-display fingerprint sensor. It measures 159.53×75.23×8.13mm and weighs 179.5 grams.

On the imaging front, Vivo S1 global variant comes with a triple rear camera setup that includes a 16MP primary sensor with an f/1.78 lens, an 8MP secondary sensor with an f/2.2 wide-angle lens, and third a 2MP sensor with an f/2.4 lens. It sports a 32MP front camera that has an f/2.0 aperture.

On the connectivity front, it includes Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5, USB-OTG, Micro USB, and GPS. The smartphone also has an accelerometer, an ambient light sensor, a compass/ magnetometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor.

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Apple rolls out an update to fix GPS bug in old iPhones and iPads

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Apple rolls out an update to fix GPS bug in old iPhones and iPads

Do you own an iPhone or iPad that was launched before 2012? It is recommended for you to check your device for an iOS update to ensure that it keeps on showing you the accurate date, time and location.

Cupertino based technology giant Apple has started rolling out a new software update to some select old iPhones and iPads. The update has the fix for an issue that has been affecting the global GPS of these devices. The problem is being termed at the Week Number Rollover issue, and it arises when GPS systems record the weeks as a 10-bit figure. So, when they hit the week number 1,024, their count is automatically reset.

This problem has been surfacing in some of the old devices by Apple and it is speculated to be the same as the Millennium/Y2K bug. To recall, the Millennium/Y2K bug was also caused because the date count was resetting automatically.

While in the past we have seen GPS makers like Garmin and TomTom issue patches for this particular problem. Now, Apple is doing the same for the iPhones and iPads that are affected by the issue. It has been reported that the Week Number Rollover issue first started affecting devices on April 6 this tear. However, Apple has said that its devices will not be affected until November 3.

We should mention that the new smartphones and tablets that have the latest version of iOS installed on them are not encountering this issue, and now, Apple is rolling out the same protection against this problem to its older devices too.

For iPhone 5 and fourth-generation iPhone, the software update has the version number iOS 10.3.4, and for iPhone 4S, first-generation iPad Mini, iPad 2 and third-generation iPad, it has the version number iOS 9.3.6. Apple has also given a statement that says that the Wi-Fi online iPads or the iPod Touch will not be affected.

In case you have an old iPad or iPhone with you, you must update it. According to Apple’s website, here’s how you can do this:

  • Open the Settings app.
  • Tap General, then tap About.
  • Look for the number next to Software Version.

Apple’s website also says, “If you don’t update to the newest version of iOS available for your device before November 3, 2019, some models might not be able to maintain an accurate GPS position. And functions that rely on the correct date and time—such as syncing with iCloud and fetching email—might not work.”

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Pinterest has rolled out a more ‘compassionate search’ for people in distress

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Pinterest has rolled out a more ‘compassionate search’ for people in distress

Pinterest is very different from other social networking websites. It has 250 million users, but rather than spending their time to spread content that ends up making someone sad, they spend their time making boards of the content that makes them happy. And when its users search the platform for something depressing or sad, the company does step in. However, now it will be doing more in such cases.

Today, Pinterest has rolled out a new set of “emotional well-being activities” that will offer a “compassionate search” for its users who search for topics that make it clear that they are going through stress or are feeling unhappy. These exercises have been developed in partnership with Stanford School of Medicine’s Brainstorm lab and one of them asks such users on the platform to take some deep breaths.

In a blog post, Pinterest said, “These guided activities were created with the help of emotional health experts at Brainstorm, the Stanford Lab for Mental Health Innovation, and with advice from Vibrant Emotional Health and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Each practice offers people an interactive way to try to improve their mood––from tools to help someone relax to self-compassion exercises. “

The company also adds, “People will see a prompt to explore these resources when they search for things like ‘stress quotes,’ ‘work anxiety” or other terms that indicate they might be feeling down. The experience is not meant to replace professional care, but it may help someone if they need support.”

Till now, if a user searched for words like ‘suicide’, ‘bulimia’ or ‘depression’, they are pointed towards some helpline numbers. Users in different countries are shown different numbers that are available for them locally. This is the company’s way of doing its bit to provide help. In fact, the platform does not even show any search results for some controversial topics. We should mention that there are hardly any other social media platforms that have undertaken so many steps.

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Speaking about it to Wired, Pinterest’s product manager Annie Ta said that the company calls this idea as ‘Compassionate Search’. She also added, “We didn’t just decide to throw this in the app. We decided to put it in the app because people are already searching for these things so much.”

Pinterest says that it does not want to be seen as a social network. We personally think that it is a good thing to have a platform like this which is so different from other social media websites that have so much hate content. A number of such platforms are also coming up with their own ways and techniques to combat such content, but then, Pinterest does manage to leave them all behind.

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Samsung Galaxy A80 is up for pre-orders on Flipkart

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Samsung Galaxy A80 is up for pre-orders on Flipkart

Samsung officially announced the arrival of the Galaxy A80 smartphone in India last week. But prior to its launch in the country, Samsung Galaxy A80 was launched globally in April this year. The smartphone is now available for pre-order in India. While the pre-bookings of Samsung Galaxy A80 began on July 22, they will go on till July 31.

The key highlights of the smartphone include a rotating camera setup along with a bezel-less display and features like Super Steady Mode and Live Focus videos. Apart from that, the smartphone from Samsung is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 SoC. The company is offering a number of pre-launch offers to the buyers of Samsung Galaxy A80. On the purchase of the smartphone via the Samsung India website, the buyers can avail a 5 percent cash back. On the other hand, Flipkart is offering various offers and discounts on the pre-order of Samsung Galaxy A80 too.

Samsung Galaxy A80 price in India, pre-order offers

Samsung Galaxy has been introduced in the country at a price of Rs47,990. The device is available in a single 8GB RAM/128GB storage variant. The buyers can choose the device in three colours: Ghost White, Phantom Black, and Angel Gold.

The smartphone is now available for registration on Samsung India Website as well as Flipkart. The buyers are offered a cashback of 5 percent if they pay via Citi Bank Credit card. In addition to this, no-cost EMI and a one-time screen replacement of Samsung Galaxy A80 worth Rs 990 is also being offered on the pre-booking of the smartphone.

Samsung Galaxy A80 pre-order

During the registration of the device, Flipkart is offering a discount of up to Rs 17,900 on the exchange of old devices. Axis Bank card users can avail a 5%discount while pre-booking the Samsung Galaxy A80 on Flipkart. The pre-booking of the smartphone has already started from July 22 and will finish on July 31. It is expected that the smartphone will be up for sale from August 1.

Samsung Galaxy A80 specifications

Samsung Galaxy A80 features a 6.7-inch full-HD+ (1080×2400 pixels) super AMOLED ‘New Infinity Display’ that has an aspect ratio of 20:9along with an in-display fingerprint sensor.

The device is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 730G SoC, paired with 8GB of RAM. The handset runs Android Pie with One UI baked on top. The smartphone offers a 128GB of internal memory and it boasts of a 3,700mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging.

On the imaging front, Samsung Galaxy A80 features a rotating camera module that houses of a 48MP primary sensor with an f/2.0 lens, an 8MP secondary ultra-wide-angle sensor and a 3D depth camera with an IR sensor. When the user goes for the selfie mode, the camera module – without any human intervention–slides up and rotates. In addition to this, it comes loaded with a Super Steady mode that claims to reduce video shake. It comes with pre-loaded with various other features that enhance the photography experience of the user.

On the connectivity front, it includes 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, and USB Type-C.

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Realme 3i to go on its second sale today at 8PM IST

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Realme 3i to go on its second sale today at 8PM IST

Realme 3i went on its first sale on e-commerce website Flipkart along with company’s own official website at 12 PM noon IST. In the first round of sale, the smartphone went sold out. Now, the Chinese handset manufacturer Realme is once again hosting the round two sales of Realme 3i in India today at 8 PM IST. The key highlights of the smartphone include a dual rear camera setup, a 13MP selfie camera along with a dewdrop notch display. The smartphone is powered by octa-core MediaTek Helio P60 SoC and it houses a 4000mAh battery.

Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth took to Twitter to reveal that the company has sold out 1.5 lakh units of the Realme 3i on its first sale that held today at 12 PM noon IST. In addition to this, he also announced that the next sale will be held today at 8 PM IST.

Realme 3i price in India, launch offers

The Realme 3i is available at Rs 7,999 for the 3GB RAM with 32GB storage variant. The 4GB RAM with a 64GB storage option can be purchased at a price tag of Rs 9,999. The first sale of the Realme 3i  phone was held at 12 pm IST, and now the next second round sale will take place at 8 pm IST on e-commerce website Flipkart along with Realme’s official website. The smartphone is available in three colour options: Diamond Black, Diamond Blue, and Diamond Red.

During the second sale, the company is offering sale launch offers, as a part of which buyers can avail no-cost EMI and 5% discount when they purchase the smartphone via their Axis Bank Credit Card or an Axis Bank Buzz Credit Card. Reliance Jio is also offering benefits up to Rs. 5,300. The buyers who purchase the smartphone via Realme’s official website can avail a MobiKwik SuperCash worth Rs. 1,500.

Realme 3i launched

Realme 3i specifications

Realme 3i features a 6.2-inch HD+ (720×1520 pixels) display with a 19:9 aspect ratio and is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The device is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P60 SoC paired with 4GB of RAM. Realme smartphone runs ColorOS 6 based on Android 9 Pie and it comes with up to 64GB of internal storage. The device can hold a microSD card of up to 256GB. Along with that, the smartphone houses a 4,230mAh battery.

On the imaging front, the Realme 3i sports a dual rear camera setup that includes a 13MP main sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, it features a 13MP selfie camera.

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10 PUBG Mobile settings you can adjust to get the chicken dinner easily

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10 PUBG Mobile settings you can adjust to get the chicken dinner easily

PUBG Mobile is a game that involves a strategy to survive till the end. While there are a number of tricks and tips that are available on the internet, just adjusting a few settings may help you get closer to your chicken dinner. Here, we have listed down 10 PUBG Mobile settings that you can adjust to get your chicken dinner with ease. Take a look:

Enable Lean options

PUBG Mobile settings

Lean shooting can prove to be extremely useful in PUBG Mobile. You can scout for enemies or shot opportunities while making sure that you are not spotted. Just enable ‘Peek & Fire’ and then go and enable Lean options in Settings. Select Open Scope > Hold To Lean to activate your ADS automatically.

Set the frame rate at maximum

game settings

The higher the frame rate, the better the game would perform and the easier it would be to spot and shoot your enemies. It is worth noticing that some Android smartphone models may not show some frame rate options in PUBG Mobile. In such a case, just go with the highest one. However, you must always adjust the game quality to ‘smooth’ or ‘balanced’ with this.

For fewer control errors, enable 3D controls

PUBG settings

If you are someone who often presses the wrong buttons, you would find this option to be useful. However, you must practice it after enabling this in PUBG Mobile because it takes a while to get used to it.

For auto adjust frame rates, disable the graphics

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If you disable anti-aliasing and auto-adjust graphics, it will make sure that the frame rate of your game does not fluctuate and will also ensure that your device’s processor is not overworked.

Aim accurately by changing the colour crosshair

changing the colour crosshair

While changing your crosshair’s colour may seem like a small change, it can lead to a big change in PUBG Mobile. It will allow you to aim better, and even shoot at enemies more accurately.

For better performance, you may have to lower graphics

lower graphics

By lowering the graphics, you would only be affecting the texture of trees and some other structures in-game. If you couple lowering of graphics with higher frame rates, you will be able to spot enemies very easily in PUBG Mobile.

This colour style will help you spot enemies quickly

spot enemies quickly

PUBG Mobile has four colour styles to choose from. If you want to sport your enemies more quickly than you do now, pick the brightest option that has the highest contrast.

Use Walls before adjusting aim sensitivity

adjusting aim sensitivity

Players are recommended to adjust sensitivity settings according to their personal preference. Focus on a wall in-game and adjust cross-hair to see which sensitivity level is the apt one for you. Use only the one that you are comfortable with.

Enable auto-loot if you have just started playing

Enable auto-loot

If you are a beginner in PUBG Mobile, you should enable the option of auto-loot. It will be easier for you to play the game by enabling this and you will have one less thing to worry about. Low-level items will be swapped out automatically with higher-level items with this setting.

Turn up the volume

increase volume

Whenever your enemies will be around, you will be able to hear footsteps and gunshots. However, you can always make sure you hear it better by turning up the SFX volume. This will help you in locating your opponents better.

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Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 to be launched in India on August 1

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Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 to be launched in India on August 1

Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 is all set to be launched on August 1 in India. As per a new listing on Amazon India, the handset will be introduced in the country on August 1. Apart from that, the listing also reveals the key specifications of the Huawei Y9 Prime 2019. The smartphone will feature a pop-up selfie camera, a triple rear camera setup and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

This smartphone is expected to give a tough competition to Redmi K20, Oppo K3 and Realme X smartphones. The device will come with a pop-up selfie camera module and will be powered by the company’s own octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 710F SoC processor. The device will be sold on the Amazon India website since that is where its listing has appeared. The listing reveals that the smartphone has an ability to recognize eight diverse scenes that enhance the selfie portraits. The dedicated page on Amazon also highlights the Emerald Green and Sapphire Blue colour options.

 

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Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 price in India (expected)

Until now, Huawei has not yet officially revealed the price range under which the new smartphone will be launched. However, it is rumoured that the smartphone may carry the same price tag as its variants that are being sold in Chile, Saudi Arabia, and Kenya.

The 4GB RAM/128GB storage variant of Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 is being sold in Keyna at KSH 23,499 (approximately Rs. 15,700). In Saudi Arabia, the variant is priced at SAR 969 (approximately Rs. 17,800) and in Chile, it is sold for $249.99 (approximately Rs. 17,150). So we can expect that the smartphone can be priced between Rs. 16,000-17,000 in India too. The Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 comes in three colour options: Midnight Black, Emerald Green, and Sapphire Blue.

Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 specifications and details

Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 is powered by an octa-core Kirin 710F processor and will be available in a single 4GB RAM variant. The smartphone features a 6.59-inch full-HD+ (1080×2340 pixels) LCD screen that has a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. In addition to this, the smartphone houses a 4,000mAh battery. The device will be available with up to 128GB internal storage and can hold a microSD card of up to 512GB. It also has a fingerprint sensor on its back panel.

On the imaging front, the Huawei Y9 Prime comes with a triple rear camera setup that comprises of a 16MP primary camera, an 8MP an ultra-wide-angle sensor, and a 2MP tertiary sensor. It comes with a pop-up selfie camera module equipped with a 16MP sensor for selfies and video chats.

Connectivity options of the handset include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS, and USB Type-C port. The phone packs a 4,000mAh battery.

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OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T start receiving OxygenOS Open Beta 23/15 update

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OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T start receiving OxygenOS Open Beta 23/15 update

OnePlus has started rolling out a new software update for its OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T smartphones. OnePlus had promised to provide Android updates for two years and 3 years of security patches for the two smartphones. OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T have started receiving the OxygenOS Open Beta 23/15 update. The beta update brings July 2019 security patch along with DC Dimming and the updated screen recorder.

With the DC Dimming feature, the devices will be able to use the DC current to adjust the screen. This will reduce the flickering and lowering the brightness of the screen. The feature first appeared in OnePlus 7 and OnePlus7 Pro handsets. The users can easily access the new feature by going to Settings> Utilities on their respective smartphones.

The new update has also updated the screen recorder APK by adding a new resolution along with fps, and bitrate options. After receiving the Open Beta 23/15 update, it also puts the hovering widgets out of sight while recording the screen. The new update can be downloaded manually, however, the company has added it in the Open Beta Update.

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OxygenOS Open Beta 23/15 Changelog

System

  • General bug fixes and stability improvements

Screen Recorder

  • Hide floating widget while recording
  • More options added for resolution, fps, and bit rate

OnePlus Laboratory

  • Brand new UI design
  • Added DC dimming feature

Weather

  • Added popular cities for search suggestions

To recall, recently the smartphone maker launched its OnePlus 7 Pro in India. The smartphone is available in three storage variants: 6GB RAM/128GB storage (Rs 48,999), 8GB RAM/ 256GB storage(Rs52,999) and 12GB RAM/ 256GB storage(Rs 57,999).

OnePlus 7 Pro is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 SoC. The smartphone comes up with up to 12GB RAM and houses a 4,000mAh battery. The handset runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with OxygenOS. The smartphone has a 6.67-inch curved Quad HD+ Fluid AMOLED display that has a waterdrop shaped notch on the top that is equipped with a 16MP selfie camera.

OnePlus 7 Pro features a triple rear camera setup that comprises of a 48MP primary Sony IMX586 sensor, an 8MP telephoto secondary camera with 3X zoom and a 16MP ultra-wide angle lens.

The Chinese technology brand OnePlus has also launched a Mirror Blue colour variant of its OnePlus 7 handset in India. The new coloured variant is available with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of RAM and is priced at Rs 32,999.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 teased on Flipkart days ahead of launch

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 teased on Flipkart days ahead of launch

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 is all set to be launched officially in less than two weeks’ time. Ahead of its launch, e-commerce website Flipkart has started teasing the device as Samsung‘s next flagship. In addition to this, a number of new details have surfaced online about the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10 Plus. A number of reports have thrown some light on what to expect from the handsets in terms of battery, display and colour and storage variants. The latest report shows that Galaxy Note 10’s updated S Pen will have support for air gesture and the selfie camera of the device will support Night Mode.

Samsung has set up a dedicated page for its upcoming Galaxy Note 10 flagship handsets on Flipkart. On the page, August 8 (India time) has been highlighted as the event date for Galaxy Unpacked event date and it also has a teaser that highlights the S Pen of the device. While nothing new has been revealed by Flipkart’s teaser, it does confirm that Samsung has partnered with Flipkart to sell the Galaxy Note 10 devices.

A new report has surfaced on TechManiacs that says that Samsung Galaxy Note 10 sports a 6.3-inch display that comes with a Full HD+ resolution. We should mention that a prior report claimed the same size of display but said that the mobile will come with a QHD+ resolution and HDR 10+ support. The Galaxy Note 10+, on the other hand, is said to feature a 6.8-inch full HD+ display, according to the recent report, but this is different from the 6.7-inch screen that was reported about earlier.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ will reportedly arrive in gradient white and black colour options, while the regular device will be made available in Red colour too. Both are said to have a 3.5mm headphone jack. The new report also says that Galaxy Note 10 will house a 3,500mAh battery and its elder sibling will pack a 4,300mAh battery. We should mention that 3,500mAh battery is smaller than Galaxy Note 9’s cell. Also, another leak has suggested a 4,500mAh battery for Galaxy Note 10+.

The report also says that Galaxy Note 10+ will house 12GB of RAM and its base variant will have 256GB of internal storage, and this is in-line with a previous report. Another key detail that has been revealed that S Pen will come with support for gestures and will produce sounds like a highlight marker while the user jots things down.

The two handsets are also tipped to come with night mode for the selfie camera and will also have support for the live focus feature. In addition to this, the smartphones will also have support for an audio zoom feature that was present on a few LG phones. While Samsung Galaxy Note 10 is said to come with support for 25W charging, the Galaxy Note 10+ will reportedly support 45W charging. However, it is worth adding that previous reports claim that both the devices will have support for 25W charging.

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Redmi K20 starts receiving its first software update: Key details

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Redmi K20 starts receiving its first software update: Key details

Chinese technology company Xiaomi recently launched two smartphones in India – Redmi K20 Pro and Redmi K20. Before launching in India, the company launched the handsets in China in May this year. Both the Redmi smartphones feature a triple rear camera setup and run Android 9.0 Pie. Redmi K20 Pro is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 SoC while the Redmi K20 is fuelled by Snapdragon 730 processor. Now Redmi K20 smartphone has started receiving its first MIUI 10.3.6 update along with Android security patch.  Apart from this, the latest update it gets camera improvements and solves issues related to notification and display.

The Redmi K20’s MIUI 10.3.6 software update is being rolled out through a stable channel and is 471MB in size in India. The users who have not yet received the latest stable update can easily download it by heading to Settings > About phone > System Update > Check for updates.

According to the changelog, the Redmi K20 MIUI 10.3.6 software update comes with June 2019 Android Security patch. In addition to this, the new software update also improves the camera beautification features. Earlier the smartphone was facing glitch that showed an incorrect call duration when the Game Turbo settings were opened simultaneously while using the smartphone hands-free that issue has now been fixed. Previously the display used to randomly turn off while using the smartphone in certain cases has now been fixed.

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Redmi K20 Pro and Redmi K20 specifications

Redmi K20 Pro features a 6.39-inch Full-HD+ (1080 x 2340 pixels) AMOLED display that has a fingerprint scanner embedded on it. Powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC, the new offering by Redmi comes with Adreno 640 GPU. The handset has up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage and it can hold a microSD card of up to 512GB. The device houses a 4,000mAh battery that has support for 27W fast charging. On the imaging front, the Redmi K20 Pro sports a triple rear camera setup that comprises of 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor, an 8MP telephoto sensor, and a 13MP wide-angle lens. For selfies and video calls, there is a 20MP pop-up front camera.

Coming to Redmi K20, most of the specifications of the device are the same as Redmi K20 Pro. However, the handset is powered by Snapdragon 730 SoC and is available with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It also houses a 4,000mAh battery like Redmi K20 Pro, but the cell has support for 18W fast charging.

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PUBG Mobile: Everything you need to know about the India Bonus Challenge

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PUBG Mobile: Everything you need to know about the India Bonus Challenge

Have you been a part of the PUBG Mobile’s India Bonus Challenge yet? If not, then this is a challenge you must try out as it has been garnering a lot of appreciation from the gaming community for the kind of unique opportunities that it offers. With the challenge, players have the opportunity to convert battle coins to the in-game currency that is called UC.

If you are familiar with PUBG Mobile, you would know that UC can be used to buy outfits, skins and make other in-game purchases. As a part of PUBG Mobile India Bonus Challenge, players will get to score higher points on their kills, so earning UC in this manner is much quicker.

Overview of the PUBG Mobile India Bonus Challenge

Indian players can access the bonus challenge at the Esports tab on the main screen of PUBG Mobile. Here, players can go and register for the bonus tournament. It is worth noticing that this is a weekly challenge and it goes live on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 12 pm to 6 pm IST. The only requirement for the PUBG Mobile challenge is that in order to participate, players need to be above level 20 and should be between Bronze V and Conqueror rank.

Details on how it works

Firstly, this is technically not a free challenge. Every PUBG Mobile player who participates would at least have to pay around 10 UC, 20 UC and 30 UC to access Novice, Adept, and Expert modes respectively, based on their skills. However, in order to make it easier for players to access this challenge, even when running short on UC, the game registration will let players finish a Novice guide first.

Once they complete this, PUBG Mobile players will get a bonus of 100 battle coins and one voucher to register for the Novice round. In the Novice round, players would have the opportunity to earn 300 points and 15 points per kill. This is usually enough to get players to begin trying their luck as many numbers of times as they wish and while doing this, they can use the earned UC to buy their fills.

The nitty-gritty of the process

We should mention that PUBG Mobile players need to click on the Register button and even specify the mode that they wish to access. So, if you are playing with the novice voucher, then you would have to choose the Novice mode. In the next prompt, the players receive need to begin matching, and they would be able to see an option with Register again. This time when you hit the Register button, the entrance UC is immediately deducted, and the matching process will begin.

In case the matching goes on for more than 5 mins or if it fails for some reason, the deducted registration fee (in the form of UCs) gets refunded. From here, players can continue to play the game as they do with a higher stake in-store and better chances of earning big, along with the usual chicken dinner. The players can choose to play the game in solo or squad mode. The only difference in the squad mode is that the players need to Match with their teams first, before proceeding to register/match and begin the game.

We should also mention that the returns are higher for solo mode as the risk is higher. On the other hand, the squad mode is considerably safer as a player is not alone in PUBG Mobile, and the chances of getting the chicken dinner are more. Each week the battle shop gets upgraded, offering players more variety in inventory and more reasons to play the challenge. The PUBG Mobile India Bonus Challenge is a unique offering and players will find the rewards highly attractive.

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Apple rolls out new iOS, watchOS and HomePod updates: Here’s everything new

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Apple rolls out new iOS, watchOS and HomePod updates: Here’s everything new

Cupertino-based technology giant Apple has started rolling out software updates across iOS, watchOS and the HomePod. The company is expected to introduce some new features in fall this year. According to the update release notes, the iOS 12.4 release will be introducing a new “iPhone migration” option that will get the ability to transfer data wirelessly and migrate it directly from an old iPhone to a new one.

The company has already had an option of wirelessly transferring data between two iOS devices, however, it depends completely on iCloud for doing this. With the new method, users will be able to transfer app data, device settings, photos and more directly from one iPhone to another. However, it is worth pointing out that the apps would still need to be downloaded from the App Store after the migration of data is completed.

Another very important addition that has been made is that passwords are now included in the data that is transferred from an old iPhone to a new one. Earlier, passwords were not saved as a part of the iCloud backups and Apple always cited security and privacy concerns for this. Prior to this, there was always an option of encrypting a device backup using iTunes to save all the passwords, but then, Apple wanted to give its users an option with which they could do this without using a computer.

In addition to this, iOS 12.4 also enhances the browsing on Apple News Plus by making it easier to access all the publications that are a part of it from the top of the News Plus section. With today’s update, Apple has also fixed the flaw in the Walkie Talkie feature on Apple Watch. We should mention that the feature was taken down after a vulnerability had surfaced that allowed people to listen to another person’s iPhone secretly without their consent. While Apple maintained that the security loophole was not misused by anyone, it also took it down to fix it. The latest watchOS update that is being rolled out by the company — version 5.3 — also takes the support for EKG feature and regular heartbeat detection to Canada and Singapore.

Last, but not the least, Apple says that going forward, its HomePod smart speaker will begin working in Japan and Taiwan.

Have you got the new update for your device yet? If yes, then which is the upgrade that you like the most? Let us know in the comments below!

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Vivo denies reports of V15 Pro and V15 being discontinued in India

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Vivo denies reports of V15 Pro and V15 being discontinued in India

Chinese technology company Vivo had launched its V15 and V15 Pro smartphones in India earlier this year. Earlier today, a report had surfaced online that suggested that the company is planning to discontinue both the smartphones in the country. However, the company has denied this and has said that the production of the two devices will continue at its manufacturing unit.

Gadget Bridge spoke to Vivo about whether it has plans of discontinuing the V15 Pro and V15 handsets in India. The company denied this by saying, “The speculation suggesting the discontinuation of Vivo V15 and V15 Pro from the Indian market are not true and the production of both the devices will continue at our manufacturing facility. Both the devices have been our star performers and have been doing very well in the Indian market. V15 Pro defines Vivo’s ‘innovation lead’ brand proposition in the sub-30k segment. V15 Pro also hit the milestone of the fastest-selling smartphone in Vivo’s history, receiving an overwhelming response from consumers in March this year.”

It further added, “Owing to this great success, we recently rolled out new variants for V15 and V15 Pro offering our customers more choice in this series. An updated 8GB RAM memory variant for V15 Pro and Aqua Blue colour variant for V15 was introduced. Not only that, we are working on a daily basis to make the existing product portfolio even more efficient by rolling out timely updates for enhanced consumer experience. We wish to uphold the faith that our consumers have placed in us and aim to serve them better with our ever-growing and sustained product portfolio.”

The Chinese company has recently launched its new smartphone – Vivo S1– in its home market. The new handset is available at a starting price of CNY 2, 298 (approximately Rs 23,540). Vivo S1 is expected to arrive in India next month and will be sold at around Rs 20,000.

Vivo V15 Pro specifications and features

The Vivo V15 Pro features a 6.39-inch Full HD+ Ultra FullView Display along with a Super AMOLED panel. The device is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 675 AIE SoC and houses up to 6GB of LPDDR4x RAM. The handset runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with Funtouch OS 9.

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On the imaging front, it features a triple-rear camera setup that includes a 48MP primary Quad Pixel sensor with an f/1.8 aperture, an 8MP super wide-Angle AI camera with an f/2.2 aperture and a 5MP depth sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. The handset has a 32MP selfie camera on its front panel. Vivo V15 Pro also comes with the support of an in-display fingerprint scanner.

Vivo V15 Pro has 128GB of onboard storage and can hold a microSD card of up to 256GB. It houses a 3,700mAh battery along with all the necessary sensors.

Vivo V15 specifications and features

Vivo V15 comes with a 6.53-inch display that has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The smartphone is powered by MediaTek helio P70 chipset and it comes with 6GB of RAM along with 128GB of internal storage. The handset runs on Android 9.0 Pie skinned with Funtouch OS 9.

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On the imaging duties, the Vivo V15 features powered a triple rear camera setup that comprises of a12MP main sensor, an 8MP wide-angle sensor, and a 5MP sensor. On the front, it has a 32 MP pop-up selfie camera. The handset houses a 4,000mAh battery that supports quick charge. Along with that, it has a fingerprint sensor on its rear panel.

Note: This story was updated with Vivo’s statement.

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WhatsApp starts rolling out on KaiOS globally

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WhatsApp starts rolling out on KaiOS globally

KaiOS, the operating system that is present on various feature phones including last year’s Nokia 8110 4G, has finally got an official version of WhatsApp. The app is now available to download via KaiStore. However, the device must have 256MB or 512MB of RAM to have support for WhatsApp. The app will come pre-installed in select feature phones starting Q3 2019. The KaiOS version of the app has support for messaging as well as calling and it comes with end-to-end encryption like Android and iOS.

We should mention that WhatsApp has gradually been released for select KaiOS devices over the past one year. JioPhone handset, which also runs KaiOS, got support for the app last year. Nokia 8110 also got support for WhatsApp for KaiOS in April this year, however, that was only limited to India. Now, the app is available on the KaiOS feature phones globally. WhatsApp is now available for seven KaiOS devices including JioPhone, JioPhone 2, Cat B35, Doro 7060, MTN Smart, Nokia 8110 4G, and the Orange Sanza.

In global markets, phones like Nokia 8110 4G are considered to be devices that you buy when you want to get away from smartphones and modern apps. However, the same is not true in developing countries where people like these phones because they are affordable, simple to use and have a long battery life. In most such countries, WhatsApp is a very key tool for communication. Going forward, people would be cut off from the rest of the world only because they have a preference for feature phones over smartphones.

We should mention that KaiOS is a lightweight operating system that is available on a few feature phones. The operating system has started out as a fork of Firefox OS after Firefox gave up on the idea of creating an operating system for phones. Since then, the operating system has got an investment from technology giant Google, and it supports voice-typing that is powered by Google Assistant.

Nokia 8110 4g

Speaking of Nokia 8110 4G or ‘banana’ phone, it is the successor to the iconic Nokia 8110 and was initially showcased at MWC 2018. The feature phone runs KaiOS skinned with Smart Feature and has support for Google apps including Assistant, Search and Maps. Another key highlight of the phone is the revamped Snake game. Now, Nokia 8110 phone has got support for WhatsApp globally. The dual SIM phone features a 2.45-inch QVGA display and is powered by 1.1GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor clubbed with 512MB of RAM. The device offers 4GB of onboard storage. It features a 2MP primary camera and has an LED flash. Nokia 8110 4G houses a 1,500mAh battery that is touted to have a standby time of 25 days and 9.32 hours of talktime on VoLTE.

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2020 iPhone models to sport 60Hz/120Hz refresh rate displays

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2020 iPhone models to sport 60Hz/120Hz refresh rate displays

Apple has scores of loyalists everywhere in the world. Maybe that’s the reason that rumors about the iPhones that it will be launching next year have already started pouring in. The internet is already flooded with reports about the iPhone models the company will be launching next year. According to a new report that has surfaced online, the 2020 models of iPhone is likely to come with gaming-centric features. A famous tipster has also said that the new models of iPhone will come with displays that have a refresh rate of 120Hz.

A tweet shared by Ice Universe reveals that the 2020 iPhones are likely to come with a switchable 60Hz/120Hz refresh rate screens. In addition to this, it has also been revealed that the company is having a discussion with LG and Samsung as they have been the biggest supplier of OLED displays to the Cupertino giant.

 

The tweet reads, “Apple is considering a switchable 60Hz/120Hz refresh rate screen on the iPhone in 2020, and is discussing with Samsung and LG.”

It is assumed that if the smartphone maker is considering to use the switchable 60Hz/120Hz refresh rated and the new models of Apple’s iPhone would be able to toggle to a 60Hz refresh rate. By doing this, the 2020 iPhones will reduce power consumption to normal when the user is only viewing motionless images on the screen. But this is not the first time when the company would launch a device with a 120Hz display.

Last year, the company released the 10.5-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models that used ProMotion technology on its display that vigorously delivers up to 120Hz of refresh rate for smooth scrolling and motion as well.

Another report also suggests that Apple is planning to put in the 3D sensing camera setup on the rear panel of the 2020 iPhone. With this, the user will be able to capture a more detailed picture with the use of AR-based applications.

This year, Apple will be launching the successors of iPhone XR, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max that are expected to come with reverse wireless charging feature and A13 processor. This time, the company is also considering to add with extra cameras. It is rumoured that the 2019 iPhone XR will be featuring a dual rear camera set up and the other premium models will get a triple rear camera set up placed in a square-shaped unit.  A report has also claimed that the iPhone XR successor will come with an LCD screen while iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max will sport OLED displays.

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Mi Turns 5 sale: Discounts, deals and flash sales you should know about

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Mi Turns 5 sale: Discounts, deals and flash sales you should know about

Chinese technology company Xiaomi has turned 5 in India today. To celebrate the occasion, the company will be hosting Xiaomi’s fifth-anniversary sale in the country. During the Mi Turns 5 sale, the Chinese smartphone brand will be selling a number of its products at discounted prices. Other than discounts, the company will also be offering a number of deals and offers on various gadgets. The best deal that Xiaomi is offering is the Rs 5 flash sale, and as a part of it, buyers will be able to get some of the company’s products at just Rs 5. Today, the company is offering Redmi Note 7 Pro, Redmi Y3 and Mi TV LED 4A PRO 32-inch in its Rs 5 flash sale.

It is worth mentioning that Xiaomi‘s ‘Mi Turns 5’ sale begins today and will go on till July 25. If you are interested in buying products at a discounted price, you can head to Xiaomi India’s official website — Mi.com. Since the company has turned five today, Xiaomi has partnered with State Bank of India to offer a 5% discount to buyers who use SBI credit cards to pay for their purchase. The 5% discount is also applicable on EMI transactions.

Other than this, the company is also offering a flat Rs 555 cashback on flight booking. The Chinese technology brand is also providing an express delivery option and this basically means that you can get your order on the same day.

We should mention that during the Mi Turns 5 sale, Xiaomi will be hosting a flash sale at 4PM and 6MP on the first two days. At today’s 4PM sale, the Redmi Note 7 Pro and Mi Luggage will be going on a flash sale. Customers will stand a chance of getting these two at Rs 5 each today. The next flash sale will be held at 6PM and during that, Xiaomi’s Redmi Y3 and Mi TV LED 4A PRO 32-inch will be going on a flash sale.

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On Day 2 of its Mi Turns 5 sale, Xiaomi will be offering the Redmi Go and Mi Luggage at 4PM flash sale. At the 6PM sale, Mi Home Security Camera 360° 1080P White and Mi Casual Backpack Black will be available at Rs 5. To be able to buy these products at Rs 5, the customers need to be ready before time and they have to be very quick about making their purchase.

Other than this, Xiaomi will also be providing offers like Small = Big sale (at 4PM and 6PM) on Day 2. On Day 3 of the Mi Turns 5 sale, the company’s Half price sale will be going live at 4PM and 5PM. Amazon India will also be hosting Mi fifth anniversary sale where Xiaomi products across categories will be available at reduced prices.

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Realme 3i set to go on its first sale today at 12PM IST: Key details 

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Realme 3i set to go on its first sale today at 12PM IST: Key details 

At the launch of the Realme X in India, the Chinese technology brand also launched its Realme 3i in the country. To compete with Xiaomi’s Redmi 7A, the company has placed Realme 3i in the budget smartphone segment. The key highlights of the smartphone include a dual rear camera setup, a 13MP selfie camera, a dewdrop notch display, and an octa-core MediaTek Helio P60 SoC. The smartphone also houses a 4,230 mAh battery. The newly launched device will go on its first sale today. Take a look at the detailed specifications of the smartphone along with its pricing and offers

Realme 3i price in India, launch offers

The first sale of Realme 3i will start at 12 PM IST today on the e-commerce website Flipkart as well as the company’s official online store.

The Realme 3i is available in two RAM variants. The 3GB RAM with 32GB storage variant can be purchased at starting price of Rs 7,999. Whereas, the upper variant that is 4GB RAM with a 64GB storage variant comes is available at a price of Rs 9,999. Both the variants of the device are available in three colour options: Diamond Black, Diamond Blue, and Diamond Red.

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The smartphone maker has come up with a few inaugural offers for the buyers. On the purchase of the Realme smartphone, the buyers can avail no-cost EMI. Payments made by Axis Bank Credit Card or an Axis Bank Buzz Credit Card on Flipkart will get a discount of 5 percent to the buyers. On the other hand, Reliance Jio is offering benefits worth up to Rs. 5,300 to its subscribers. While purchasing the smartphone via Realme’s official website, the buyers can avail super cash of Rs 1500 offered by MobiKwik.

Realme 3i specifications

Realme 3i comes with a 6.2-inch HD+ (720×1,520 pixels) display that has an aspect ratio of 19:9, 88.30% screen-to-body ratio along with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The device runs on Android Pie skinned with ColorOS 6 on top. The smartphone is powered by MediaTek Helio P60 SoC along with 4GB of RAM with 64GB of internal storage and can hold a microSD card of up to 256GB. Realme 3i houses a 4,230mAh battery and it measures 156.1×75.6×8.3mm.

On the imaging front, the device features a dual rear camera setup that comprises of a 13MP primary sensor with an f/1.8, five-piece lens and a 2MP secondary sensor. It comes with a 13MP camera sensor on the front. The new smartphone camera is supported by Nightscape, Hybrid HDR, Chroma Boost, and Portrait Mode features.

Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS / A-GPS, Micro-USB port.

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Asus Zenfone Max M2 price in India slashed: Here are the details

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Asus Zenfone Max M2 price in India slashed: Here are the details

Taiwanese technology company Asus has slashed the price of its Zenfone Max M2 smartphone in India. The handset has got a price cut of up to Rs 1,000 and it is up for grabs at its revised price via e-commerce website Flipkart. The key highlights of Asus Zenfone Max M2 include its Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 SoC, its dual rear camera setup and its 4,000mAh battery. Here, we are listing down the new pricing and specifications of the handset. Take a look:

Asus Zenfone Max M2 price in India (revised)

Asus Zenfone Max M2 is available in two storage variants in India: One comes with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, while the other has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. The base variant of Asus Zenfone Max M2 has got a price cut of Rs 500 and now be bought at Rs 7,999 in India. On the other hand, the higher-end model has received a price slash of Rs 1,000 and can be picked up at Rs 9,499.

We should mention that the time of the launch of the device last year in December, the base variant of Asus’ smartphone was Rs 9,999. If you wish to buy the handset at its revised pricing, you can head to Flipkart to do so. Prior to the price cut, the 3GB RAM variant of the Zenfone Max M2 was available at Rs 8,499 and the 4GB RAM model was priced at Rs 10,499.

Asus Zenfone Max M2 specifications and features

Asus Zenfone Max M2 has a metal unibody design and it sports a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner on its back panel. The handset features a 6.26-inch HD+ IPS display that has a notch on its top. Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 632 processor, the Zenfone Max M2 has up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The device can hold a microSD card of up to 2TB and it runs Android 9.0 Pie.

On the imaging front, the offering from Asus sports a dual rear camera setup that consists of a 13MP primary sensor that has an f/1.8 aperture and a 2MP secondary sensor. For selfies and video calls, there is an 8MP sensor that comes with electronic image stabilisation and portrait mode. On the connectivity front, there is 4G LTE, dual-SIM slots, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, and A-GPS. Asus’ smartphone houses a 4,000mAh battery.

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Asus ROG Phone 2 with Snapdragon 855 SoC goes official

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Asus ROG Phone 2 with Snapdragon 855 SoC goes official

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Asus ROG Phone 2 has now been made official. Just like its predecessor, the smartphone comes with an impressive set of specifications and focusses on gaming. Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 Plus SoC, the handset comes with a display that has a refresh rate of 120Hz. This means that every task on the Asus ROG Phone 2 – be it browsing the internet or playing games – will be smooth. Here’s a look at the specifications and price details of the newly launched smartphone:

Asus ROG Phone 2 price and availability

Asus ROG Phone 2’s price and availability have not been revealed by the company yet. They are expected to be announced at the official launch event that is scheduled for tomorrow at 2 pm CST in China (11:30 am IST).

However, the company has told The Verge that its latest gaming smartphone will be priced in the same bracket as its predecessor, so it can be expected to be priced around Rs 69,990 at the time of its launch. The handset is said to hit the shelves in global markets in September this year.

Asus ROG Phone 2 specifications

Asus ROG Phone 2 runs Android Pie skinned with ROG UI and it features a 6.59-inch full-HD+ (1080 x 2340 pixels) AMOLED display that has a refresh rate of 120Hz. The screen of the handset has a response time of 1ms, support for 10-bit HDR, a contrast ratio of 1,00,000:1 and a layer of Gorilla Glass 6 for protection. According to The Verge, the display of the smartphone has a 240Hz touch sampling rate and a latency of 49ms.

Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC, the new offering by Asus has up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It has dual front-facing stereo speakers with DTS: X Ultra support and for imaging duties, it comes with a 48MP primary sensor and a 13MP wide-angle sensor (125 degrees field of view). For selfies and video calls, there is a 24MP snapper.

ASUS ROG Phone

The connectivity options of the smartphone include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, WiFi-Direct, NFC, 3.5mm headphone jack, and Bluetooth 5.0. The handset houses a 6,000mAh battery that comes with support for Quick Charge 4.0 fast charging.

Sensors onboard include an accelerometer, a compass, a proximity sensor, a hall sensor, an ambient light sensor, a gyroscope, and an ultrasonic sensor. The newly launched Asus ROG Phone 2 also has an in-display fingerprint scanner.

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