PUBG Mobile is a game that everyone is addicted to. The game has gained tremendous popularity and scores of people across the globe have been trying to win the chicken dinner. While a number of guides on the internet will give you tips to be the last standing person on the game, hardly any talk about bridge camping. Here, we are listing down a few things that you can do in PUBG Mobile in order to setup as well as break a highly advantageous bridge camp and increase your kills with ease. We will first speak about breaking a bridge camp and then about setting up one. Take a look:
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Use the team snipers to find out about possible bridge camps
There are few good points around the bridge that let players find out about any bridge camps from a distance. If you are going to a bridge, this tip is simply a must-follow. A great sniper offensive before spraying or rushing would be enough to effectively break a camp. Even if they choose not to attack because of a strategy, they would at least be able to determine the enemy.
Use natural covers for survival
The bridge always has a number of damaged cars on the pathway. These can be used for cover, and one must do it no matter how clear the road looks. Players can also choose to hide behind the pillars on the bridge. But then, one must also remember that these are the same places that the opposing teams would be using to set up their bridge camps.
Use smoke and grenade when you engage with your enemy
Since a large area between both ends of the bridge is open, it is very necessary to have an ample supply of smoke and grenades. So, you must be prepared beforehand and acquire smoke grenades while planning on approaching a bridge. A great way to break u a camp is by using the smoke as cover to close the distance and using grenades to add more damage to the enemies in groups. However, it should also be pointed out that the players must be aware of snipers positioned away from the central location of the blockade.
Ambush the enemy from both sides to get an upper hand
We should mention that if you are planning to implement this strategy, you must do it with patience and caution. If your team spots a bridge camp from a distance, you can split-up and ambush the enemy from both ends. Although the strategy is a little risky, it can be executed. However, the attack must be a planned one. One group can distract the enemy, while the other one can attack. But remember to maintain constant attack so that the enemy remains distracted enough to not know that the other group is coming too. There is no way that is more effective to break an enemy’s camp.
Beat the camp, rather than breaking it
While this involves a lot of risks, it could be the best option in the case where players find themselves at the wrong end of the bridge as the blue zone closes. In such a case, try not to swim across and stick to using the bridge instead. This can be done by using motorcycles to jump across to the other side through the middle of the bridge. Players need to ride through the bridge road and then time their jump at either side of the bridge, facing the river, while maintaining the direction towards the land on the other side. On landing, the players need to focus on getting to cover before the enemies have enough time to react.
Now, let’s talk about tips to set up a bridge camp!
Be sure that you are the first one to arrive
The thought of getting easy kills in PUBG Mobile can be so enticing that people often forget that they must be the first ones to arrive. That’s the basic idea of camping after all: To stay at one position and remain unnoticed by anyone. One of the most foolish mistakes that people make in the game is to assume that the bridge is going to be unoccupied. It’s better to stay around it and analyse it before you proceed to camp there. The best time to camp on the bridge is to begin when the circle begins to close.
Don’t forget the map
Before camping, make sure you check the map and be aware of the closing blue zone. A good number of kills can be achieved if one camps on the entrance of the bridge that is opposite to the side where the blue zone is closing. The closing of the blue zone will prompt other players to use the bridge to get to safety. This is exactly what can be exploited using a bridge camp.
Shoot when the enemy has no cover
There are multiple crashed vehicles on the bridge that act as a good cover for the players. While it is good for those who are camping, it is also good for the enemies approaching. If you shoot too soon, your enemies in PUBG Mobile will get a chance to hide behind cover. So, it is the best to shoot when your enemy is away from vehicles.
Tip 4: You must have the right gear with you
You must have a good weapon with you and a decent supply of ammo to set up a bridge camp. Your primary weapon should preferably be a rifle with an 8x to 6x scope and the secondary one should be an SMG. Also, make sure that you have the right attachments because they can help you get easy kills.
Don’t be at a single place for too long
One of the most basic and important things you can do in PUBG Mobile to survive is to be in constant motion. While bridge camp is a great way to get easy kills, it will also put you in danger as time passes. If enemies notice your camp, they can strategize to break the camp in a surprising ambush. So, the bridge camp may be a great way to get kills, don’t make yourself too comfortable there. It’s not more important than the chicken dinner.
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Blaupunkt QLED smart TV with 55-inch 4K display launched in India
This year we have seen a spell of smart TVs launching in the country. Even makers like Samsung have dropped the price of its 4K televisions making them very affordable. Blaupunkt has already brought 3-4 of its television series in India and now they have brought yet another 4K TV to India. This is from the QLED smart TV lineup from the company and features a smart air mouse remote as well.
The smart air mouse remote manages the icons and cards on the Blaupunkt QLED TV, which the users can click and access. The remote also comes with voice functionalities as well. This means you can speak to the remote to open apps or search the web. Talking more about the TV screen. The resolution supported on this thin tube is 3,480×2,160 pixels. The TV is almost bezel-less and comes in an ultra-thin metal frame. To be exact the TV is 7.9mm thin at the top part of the screen.
With over a billion shades supported on this TV and Blaupunkt’s Quantum Dot Technology thru 100% colour volume, the company claims to offer a wide palette of hues. The German manufacturer also says that users get up to 178 degrees of viewing angles and the TV offers blur-free smooth vision, even in fast action scenes. The TV is built on Android 7.0 Nougat OS for TVs.
Under the hood, the Blaupunkt QLED TV has a Dual-Core Cortex A73 chipset with a Mali 450 graphics unit. Thanks to which HDR X also runs on the television. This smart TV comes with Dolby Digital and DTS sound solution for surround sound. The price of the TV has been kept at Rs 64,999 as a promotional price during Amazon Prime days starting 15th July 2019. The smart TV comes with onboard WiFi and the refresh rate of the 4K TV is 60Hz.
The screen contrast ratio is 6,500:1. The price of the TV will be revised to Rs 69,999 after the Amazon Prime days sale ends. Connectivity options such as USB, HDMI and composite ports can also be found within the smart TV.
Blaupunkt QLED Smart TV Specifications:
- 55-inch Smart TV
- 4K UHD LED TV
- QLED Technology
- Bezel-Less Display
- Ultrathin Design & Metal Frame – Aesthetically Gorgeous
- Operating System (Android 7.0 Nougat)
- Bombastic Sound – Dolby Digital + Surround sound
- HDR X
- Smart Mouse with Voice Control
- Built-in WiFi
- Blaupunkt TV Care
- Screen Contrast Ratio- 6500:1
- Refresh Rate- 60 Hertz
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16 apps removed from Google Play Store infected by Agent Smith malware, remove them from your smartphone in case you have them installed
Malware problem and attacks on or from Google Play Store apps are not a new phenomenon. We do see apps getting removed regularly from the Play Store which violates its policy. This time a new Agent Smith malware has emerged on the largest app store for mobiles. Agent Smith malware blasts a flurry of advertisements on your Android smartphone. A total of 16 known apps have been infected by this malware. Check Point who is a partner with Google was the first to detect the malware. After the report, Google has immediately removed the apps from the Play store.
Alphabet-owned company has already removed 16 apps and they are looking out for more which might be infected. The malware when deployed in a smartphone starts infecting some of the internal files also and might send ads even after the app is removed or uninstalled. So, it is a good idea to run a malware scan from a known source. Good anti-malware are available on the Play Store, so download one swiftly if your phone has been infected. But before you do this, uninstall the app from your smartphone since Google can not do that for you, they can just wipe them off the Play Store.
The following are the apps and games infected by Agent Smith malware:
- Ludo Master – New Ludo Game 2019 For Free
- Sky Warriors: General Attack
- Clash of Virus
- Angry Virus
- Rabbit Temple
- Star Range
- Photo Projector
- Gun Hero – Gunman Game for Free
- Cooking Witch
- Kiss Game: Touch Her Heart
- Girl Cloth Xray Scan Simulator
- Color Phone Flash – Call Screen Theme
- Bio Blast – Infinity Battle Shoot virus
- Shooting Jet
- Photo Projector
- Gun Hero – Gunman Game for Free
- Cooking Witch
- Blockman Go: Free Realms & Mini Games
- Crazy Juicer – Hot Knife Hit Game & Juice Blast
In case you have any of the above apps on your Android mobile, remove them quickly. A good idea is to put an anti-malware in your mobile after that and scan the device. If that does not solve the problem, you might want to do a factory reset, as the expert’s advice. But that is one-off case, in all likelihood a scan using a good anti-malware will take care of the issue.
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Apple iPhone XR and XS made in India versions will start selling from August, prices to get cheaper
Well, it is about time. Since months Foxconn has been setting up its plants in India. Now, reports have come that Apple iPhones top-end models like the iPhone XR and XS will start its production in the country. People could buy them as early as August 2019. With it, the prices of both smartphones are slated to get cheaper by 10-20%.
The price drop was anyways going to be there since in September Apple will introduce its next generations of iPhones. Two of them will be Apple iPhone XI and XI max. Apple has already started manufacturing lower models like iPhone SE, 6S and iPhone 7 in the country. These were first released in the market in 2015, but now the 2019 versions of the above smartphone models are bearing the made in India tag.
India, being one of the biggest markets for Apple, did not see much sale of the Apple iPhone XS and XS Max. iPhone XR did some sales, but it wasn’t enough. With the plant in Bangalore kicking into its full potential we will see the iPhone XS and XS Max becoming cheaper for the sub-continent. Apple is hoping that with it, the sales in India will improve. But we feel this is coming at a time when the next versions are right around the corner. How many will end up buying a year-old technology at a cheaper price, is something we will leave for the future. But our gut feeling says, not too many.
For the unknown, both the smartphones are powered by Apple A12 Bionic processor. Apple iPhone XS and the iPhone XS Max come with OLED HDR Super Retina touchscreen. Apple iPhone XS comes with a 5.8-inch touch display and iPhone XS Max brings a 6.5-inch thin tube. With A12 Bionic CPU onboard, the devices have augmented reality feature as well and are said to launch applications about 30% faster than the earlier iPhones.
When we talk about the cameras, both iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max have a dual rear camera setup. These consist of a 12MP wide-angle lens with f/1.8 aperture and a 12MP telephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture. For selfies and video chats, Apple iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max sport a 7MP TrueDepth camera with f/2.2 aperture.
The front-facing camera of Apple iPhones promises more depth in portrait images. In fact, with these mobile devices, you can adjust the blur level of the background within the images after the user has taken the shot.
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Amazon Prime Day Sale: Discounts on Huawei smartphones and other devices
Chinese technology brand Huawei has today announced that it will be offering attractive deals and discounts on its smartphones and wearables during the Amazon Prime Day Sale. Huawei P30 Pro, P30 lite, Mate 20 Pro, Y9, Band 3 Pro, Band 3E, Watch GT Classic and Watch GT Sport are among the gadgets by the company that will be offered at a discount during Amazon’s sale. If you are an interested buyer, you should know that Amazon Prime Day Sale begins on July 15 and will go on till July 16. Here’ a look at the offers that will be available:
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Huawei Y9
Huawei Y9 features a 6.5-inch screen & 3D curved design. The device boasts A 4000mAh battery along with a high-performance 12nm Kirin 710 chipset. It comes with sensors such as Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, and a fingerprint sensor.
During the Prime day sale, the device will be exclusively available at Rs 11,990. Currently, it is priced at Rs 15,990. Along with a discount of Rs 4000, the company is offering an additional 10% instant discount for HDFC credit/debit card users.
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
Huawei Mate 20 Pro is the company’s first Mate series smartphone that has been launched in India. The smartphone comes with a triple rear camera set up and has a reverse wireless charging feature. Huawei Mate 20 Pro is also the first phone to run on a 7nm chipset. The handset features a Leica Triple Camera setup at the rear, Dual-NPU and Huawei’s SuperCharge technology, which uses a high-speed 40W charging.
Huawei Mate 20 Pro will be available at Rs 56,990 during the sale, after receiving a straight discount of Rs 8,000. Buyers will also get a Huawei GT to watch worth Rs 15,990 absolutely free with the device. A no-cost EMI option and a 10% instant discount for HDFC credit/debit card holders can also be availed.
Huawei P30 Pro
Huawei P30 Pro features a quad-camera setup. The camera setup consists of a 20MP wide-angle sensor, a 40MP main sensor, an 8MP zoom lens, and a Time of Flight sensor.
After a discount of Rs 8,000, Huawei P30 Pro will be available at Rs 63,990 for consumers. Customers will also get a Huawei Watch GT worth Rs 15,990 absolutely free.
Huawei P30 lite
The Huawei P30 Lite was launched with a 32MP camera and it features a 6.15-inch Full HD display with a Dewdrop notch on the display.
The smartphone will also be available with attractive offers during theAmazon Prime Day Sale. The smartphone can be purchased at Rs 17,990 and consumers will also be able to avail an additional 10% instant discount using HDFC credit/debit cards.
Huawei Band 3 Pro
Huawei band 3 Pro comes with a 50 m water resistance, color screen, full-screen touch, and a home button control. The device is integrated with heart rate monitoring, GPS positioning, fitness monitoring, sleep monitoring, and message reminder features. After receiving a discount of Rs 700, the smartwatch can be purchased for Rs 3,999 during the sale.
Huawei Band 3E
The Huawei band 3E is a smart band that comes with a support of wrist mode and foot mode, along with features like running form monitoring, daily activity tracking and monitoring, sleep monitoring, and message reminders. The smartwatch will be available at Rs 1,299 after receiving a discount of Rs 400. The actual price of the device is Rs 1,699.
Huawei Watch GT Classic
Huawei Watch GT features a 1.39-inch AMOLED touchscreen, 24/7 heart rate monitor, sleep tracker, and comes with two-week battery life. It runs on the company’s own watch software. It will also be available at a discounted price of Rs 13,999 during the Prime Day sale.
Huawei watch GT Sport
The ultra-thin Huawei Watch GT Sport comes with a two weeks battery life, and has smart features like scientific sleep monitoring, fitness monitoring, information assistance, heart rate monitoring, GPS functionalities, and more. The device is light in weight, scratch-resistance, scientific fitness guidance, and accurate health monitoring for everyday casual and professional sportswear.
Huawei Watch GT Sport can be picked up at Rs 12,990 after receiving a price cut of Rs 3,000.
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Google Assistant recordings were heard by the tech giant’s employees
Technology giant Google has admitted that it listens to the voice recordings to users talking to its AI-based digital assistant: Google Assistant. The company revealed this only after its Dutch language recordings were leaked by Belgian public broadcaster VRT.
The report in VRT said, “Most of these recordings were made consciously, but Google also listens to conversations that should never have been recorded, some of which contain sensitive information.”
In a company blog post, Google’s product manager of Search, David Monees admitted that the technology giant’s language experts globally listen to users’ recordings. This enables the company to better understand language and enhances the development of its speech technology.
According to the blog post, “These language experts review and transcribe a small set of queries to help us better understand those languages. This is a critical part of the process of building speech technology, and is necessary to create products like the Google Assistant.”
But then, the company has maintained that only 0.2% of all the recordings are heard by the language experts. Google has also added that these clippings are anonymous and they are not linked to any user’s personal account. So, the user’s personal information remains safe. The post by the company also mentions that no background noise is transcribed by language experts at Google so that the privacy of the users is maintained.
However, the report in VRT has another story to tell. It says that among over 1,000 Assistant recordings from smartphones and home speakers, 153 were recorded accidentally and some of them even revealed the personal information of the users. One of the recordings is said to have the user’s address, and the other had names of grandchildren.
Google Assistant can be activated by saying “OK, Google” to your Android smartphone. After users say this, the recording starts. Google has admitted in its blog post that there are times when the digital assistant gets triggered by something other than “OK Google” command and starts recording. However, this is said to only happen when there is a lot of background noise.
We should mention that this is not the first case of such a thing happening. Earlier this year, Amazon admitted that its employees listened to an “extremely small sample” of Alexa voice recording that was captured via Echo devices. This helped in training its speech recognition and language understanding to become better. Amazon had to admit this after a Bloomberg report said that thousands of employees at Amazon listen to voice recordings that were captured by Echo devices.
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Amazon Prime Day Sale: Dyson to expand its lineup in India with two new products
British technology company Dyson is known for its high-end and premium technology products. The company is now all set to expand its range even further by launching two new products during the Amazon Prime Day Sale: Dyson V7 Trigger cord-free vacuum cleaner and its Limited Edition Pure Cool air purifier. Dyson’s Pure Cool air purifier will be made available in Black and Nickel colours. We should mention that the Amazon Prime Day Sale is all set to begin on July 15 and will go on till July 16. It will span over 48 hours and during this time, Amazon will be offering discounts and deals on a variety of products.
Speaking of the details, the Dyson V7 Trigger is a cord-free vacuum cleaner. It is the first ever handheld vacuum cleaner from the company in India. Other vacuum cleaners by the company that have been launched in India include Dyson V11, V10, V8 and V7. According to the company, Dyson V7 Trigger will be able to provide up to 30 minutes of use time on a single charge. Dyson has also added that the suction performance of the vacuum cleaner would not fade at any point in time while it is being used.
Other than cleaning every corner of your house, the vacuum cleaner will be able to clean upholstery, mattresses and car interiors too. As of now, the price of the Dyson V7 Trigger for India has not been made official. However, in the United Kingdom, it is priced at £199.99 (approximately Rs 17,200). Even in India, we expect it to be priced around Rs 20,000.
Coming to the Limited Edition of Dyson Pure Cool air purifier, it will be made available in Black and Nickel colour combination. The tower variant of the air purifier will be launched in the country. The Dyson Pure Cool (Advanced Technology) Black/Nickel TP04 air purifier will join the lineup of the company that till now had two other colour variants: White/Silver and Iron/Blue.
As of now, the pricing of the Dyson Pure Cool ME is Rs 44,900. The new variant will come with all the specifications that have been seen in the existing models. Much like its other siblings, it will also be able to connect with the Dyson Link app that is available for Android as well as iOS. It will also have a fan-less multiplier technology and live-monitoring of air quality.
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10.or G2 Limited Edition’s price in India revealed
A few weeks ago, 10.or announced that it will be launching its new limited-edition smartphone G2 during the Prime Day Sale. 10.or G2 is manufactured by WINGTECH as part of the ‘Crafted for Amazon’ program. Today, the company has announced the price of its Limited-Edition smartphone G2. 10.or G2 will be available on Amazon.in’s website during the Prime Day 2019 sale that is set to begin on July 15. The device will be available at a price tag of Rs 11,999 for the 4GB RAM variant and its 6GB RAM variant will be priced at Rs 14,599.
The smartphone has been built keeping in mind the liking of the Indian customers. Buyers will get an instant discount of 10% on using HDFC Bank Debit, Credit cards & EMI. The customers can also avail No Cost EMI on credit cards, debit cards & Bajaj Finserv EMI card. If the buyers use any prepaid payment method on Amazon, they will get up to Rs 1,100 cash back on food, travel, bills, money transfers & more
10.or G2 details and specification
The new limited-edition smartphone by 10.or features a dual rear camera setup. The camera set up includes a 16MP sensor and a 5MP sensor. The cameras of the G2 have been augmented with a Colour Correlated Temperature (CCT) along with a dual LED flash. The rear camera also features 4K UHD recording and panoramic view. On the front, the device comes with a 12MP selfie camera that comes with a dedicated flashlight, beauty effects, and portrait mode.
The smartphone comes with a 6.18-inch Full HD display that has a (2246×1080) screen resolution and a 2.5D screen. The aspect ratio of the smartphone’s screen is 19:9 and it comes with a layer of Gorilla Glass for protection. The company claims that the phone also features a physical gyro that enables precise movement and control. Other than this, the device has Qualcomm Adreno 509 and packs a 5000 mAh battery paired that has support for fast charging.
The 10.or G2 Limited Edition smartphone has been powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 636 processor. The device will be available in 4GB and 6GB RAM variants. The dual SIM smartphone will come with an internal memory of 64GB and can hold a microSD card of up to 256GB.
As we mentioned earlier the limited-edition smartphone by 10.or will launch during the Amazon Prime Day 2019. The company is offering this new smartphone to Amazon Prime members only. The limited edition 10.or G2 will be available in two colour variants – Charcoal Black and Twilight Blue.
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Amazon Echo Show 5 will be made available during Prime Day Sale
Amazon has today announced its Echo Show 5 in India. The Amazon Echo Show 5 features a smart screen with a 5.5-inch display, rich sound, HD camera, and built-in camera shutter. The latest addition by the company will be available at Rs 8,999 during the Amazon Prime Day sale that is set to begin on July 15 and will go on till July 16. It will last for 48 hours. All through the sale, the Amazon Echo Show 5 will be available at its lowest price.
Commenting on the launch of Echo Show 5 Parag Gupta, Head of Amazon Devices commented: “We are really excited to bring the newly-launched Echo Show 5 to our customers on Prime Day,”. “The visual experience of Alexa can be extremely handy — whether it’s looking up recipes, watching short videos, or updating shopping lists. We hope that the Echo Show 5 will continue to drive the voice-first experience in India can’t wait to see how customers use Alexa in their daily lives”.
Amazon Echo Show 5 visual features
- Entertainment: The users can enjoy watching their favorite shows such as Comicstaan from Amazon Prime originals and movies from Prime Video. The Echo also lets the user watch music videos from Hungama or short news clips from Aaj Tak, NDTV and more. The device lets users access Amazon Music, Saavn, Gaana, Hungama Music, TuneIn, and more. Since the device comes with Alexa support, users can simply say, “Alexa, play party songs” to play music.
- Cook with Alexa– While working in the kitchen the hands are occupied with food preparation. If you have Amazon Echo Show 5, you can command Alexa to show you different recipes or ask it to provide step-by-step cooking instructions. Just say, “Alexa, let’s start cooking’ and the digital assistant will walk you step-by-step through popular recipes curated by star chef, Sanjeev Kapoor. With instructions like “play” and “pause”, “next step” and “repeat step”, you can ensure that you haven’t missed out on anything.
- Watch how-to videos– The device is integrated with WikiHow that allows the user to access how-to videos by asking something like “Alexa, how to crack open a coconut”.
- Personalise: To personalize the Amazon Echo Show 5, the user can add a photo of their choice to make the home screen unique. They can also use your Facebook photos to customize the home screen. It also allows the user to play a slideshow of their photos, to view a specific album or they can set their photos to rotate in the background. Based on the brightness of the room, the device automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen.
Users can also call friends and family who have the Alexa app, an Echo device with a screen, or Skype. They can use a drop-in feature to check on their kids or parents – just like an intercom.
It also lets the user control their smart home devices with the new smart home dashboard on Amazon Echo Show 5. For doing this, they can simply ask Alexa to turn off the lights or use the on-screen controls to adjust the brightness of the lights or switch on the AC. There are multiple other functions that the device can perform.
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Flipkart Big Shopping Days sale: Discounts on Honor 20i and Honor 20
Chinese technology company Honor has announced that it will be offering some exciting deals on the newly launched Honor 20 and Honor 20i smartphones during Flipkart’s Big Shopping Days sale. The sale will be going live on July 15 and customers will be able to avail the offers till July 18. Honor has announced that during this time period, customers will be able to avail an instant discount of Rs 1,000 on every prepaid transaction for its Honor 20i handset.
In addition to this, a discount of 10% has also been announced on the purchase of Honor 20i and Honor 20, if the user pays for his purchase via SBI credit cards. The company has also said that it is offering an exchange of up to Rs 3,000 on the purchase of Honor 20 on all major smartphone brands.
That’s not all. If you are a Flipkart Plus customer, you will be getting an early bird advantage during the sale. While the sale will go live for everyone at 12 pm (noon) IST on July 15, Flipkart Plus customers will be able to access it starting 8 am on the same day. This will give them four hours of additional time to shop and grab deals on their favourite items.
We should mention that while Honor 20 is priced at Rs 32,999, the Honor 20i costs Rs 14,999. After the discount, they will be available at Rs 31,999 and Rs 13,999 respectively.
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Honor 20 specifications
Honor 20 features a 6.26-inch full-HD+ all-view display that has a punch-hole design to house the selfie camera. Powered by Huawei’s Kirin 980 SoC, the device comes with 6GB of RAM.
It has a quad-camera setup that consists of a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor with AI stabilization and SIA Super Night Mode, a 16MP super-wide-angle lens, a 2MP depth-assisting sensor and a 2MP sensor. The handset has 128GB of storage and houses a 3,750mAh battery with 22.5W SuperCharge support.
Honor 20i specifications
Coming to Honor 20i, it sports a 6.21-inch Full HD+ display that has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. Powered by an octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 710F SoC, the smartphone has 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It can hold microSD cards of up to 256GB. Honor 20i houses a 3,400mAh battery and its connectivity options include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 4.2.
For imaging duties, the smartphone has a triple-rear camera setup that consists of a 24MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. For selfies and video calls, there is a 32MP selfie camera.
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Boult Audio Storm earphones launched in India: Price and specifications
Boult Audio has launched its latest offering ‘Storm’ earphones in India. The audio company’s latest earphones have been launched in the wired in-ear headset category and are priced at Rs 399. This makes it an affordable pair and it will be a good option for those who don’t wish to invest too much in earphones or headphones.
The earphones feature an in-ear design that is suitable for any physical activity like working out, running, cycling, etc. The earphones fit in the ears perfectly and are claimed to reduce disturbances, cancel passive noise and is said to not fall off very easily. They are light in weight and that makes it fit for everyday use. Boult Storm comes with cables that are strengthened with Kevlar with an extra layer of rubber that provides them protection and durability. Apart from this, the casing of the earphones is strong enough and can be used without worrying about the wear and tear.
To prevent from falling, the Boult Storm earphones come with an angled ear tips design. While jogging, long walks, cycling or exercising in the gym, people sweat a lot. To counter this, the earphones are IPx5 certified and this makes them sweat resistant.
Coming to the sound quality, the Boult Storm earphones come with sound isolation design ensuring a comfortable fit and blocking the sound in the surroundings so that the user can enjoy their favourite music without any interruptions. The product comes fitted with volume control and power control buttons too. The Boult Storm has a built-in condenser MIC that permits the user to take calls in HD quality.
The wire makes it easy for the user to access the earphones and the user is not required to use his phone again and again for various functions.
The earphones also come with an Auto-connect feature that allows the user to pair their device with their handset automatically. They can deliver deep and hard-hitting bass. The user can enjoy listening to music for up to 7 hours without any interruptions when fully charged. The Storm earphones come with a protective case that is durable and protects them. Other than this, it comes will two extra pairs of earbuds. The earphones are available in three pairs of ear tips that are of different sizes. The earphones feature 3.5mm connectivity and can work on Bluetooth enabled devices, Laptops PCs, Tablets. The Boult Storm comes in three colour variants: Black, Grey, and Red.
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Samsung launches Cocktail Orange colour variant of Galaxy M40, announces discounts on other handsets
E-commerce website Amazon India is all set to kickstart it’s Prime Day 2019 on July 15. Amazon’s biggest sale days will run for 48 hours this year and the company will be offering attractive deals among all the categories. Now, Samsung has announced new offers on its best-selling smartphones that will go live during Amazon’s sale. Other than this, the South Korean technology giant will also be launching a Cocktail Orange colour variant of Samsung Galaxy M40.
Here’s a look at all that you should know about Samsung’s offers and upcoming device:
Samsung Galaxy M40 details, other offers and discounts
Samsung is launching the new colour variant of Galaxy M40 during the Amazon India’s sale. Samsung Galaxy M40 will now be available in Cocktail Orange colour. During the sale, the buyers can avail an instant discount of 10% on HDFC debit, credit cards & EMI. Apart from that, on exchanging an old smartphone, they can get up to Rs 3,000 off.
Samsung Galaxy M40 that comes with an Infinity O display, triple rear camera and Snapdragon 675 Processor is priced at INR 19,990.
Coming to the discounts that Samsung is offering during the sale, the Galaxy M20 buyers will get a 10% instant discount on HDFC debit, credit cards and EMI. On the exchange of old devices, the buyers will be able to avail an extra discount of Rs 1,00. Samsung Galaxy M10 purchasers will also be getting a 10% instant discount on HDFC debit, credit cards and EMI.
Samsung Galaxy M30, that comes with a Super AMOLED Infinity U display, a triple rear camera setup and a 5,000mAh battery, will also be available on Amazon during the sale. While the 4GB RAM/64GB storage variant can be bought for Rs 13,990 ant the 6GB RAM/128GB storage variant will be available for Rs 16,990.
Samsung Galaxy M20 features a 6.3-inch FHD+ Infinity-V display and is powered by Samsung’s Exynos 7904 octa-core processor and comes with a 13MP + 5MP dual camera setup on the back. The smartphone is available in two storage variants. While its 32GB storage variant is priced at Rs 9,990, the 64GB storage variant is priced at Rs 11,990 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy M10 features a 6.2-inch HD+ Infinity-V display and is powered by the Exynos 7870 processor and comes with a 13MP + 5MP dual camera setup on the rear. It is available in two storage variants – 16GB and 32GB. Both the variants of the handset are priced at Rs 6,990 and Rs 7,990 respectively. Interested buyers can purchase the Samsung Galaxy M line smartphones via Amazon.in and Samsung e-Shop.
The Amazon Prime Day Sale has been announced exclusively for Amazon Prime subscriber across the world. The Prime members can expect discounts and lots of offers on TVs, electronic appliances, budget smartphones, mobile accessories and much more. The company is promising to offer great deals and discount on brands like Apple, Samsung, OnePlus, Oppo, Huawei.
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Realme X Spiderman: Far From Home Edition gift box blind orders to begin on July 11
Chinese smartphone brand Realme is all set to launch its Realme X smartphone in India on July 15. The company confirmed the launch of the device via a tweet recently and said that it will also be launching its Realme X Spiderman: Far From Home Edition on the same day in the country too. Now, Realme has taken to Twitter again to announce that the blind orders for Realme X Spiderman: Far From Home Edition gift box will begin on July 11 and will go on till July 14.
During this time, interested customers can pre-book the Realme X Spiderman: Far From Home Edition gift box by paying Rs 1,000. After that, they can pay the remaining balance between July 22 and July 26. The devices will be dispatched to them starting July 25. Although the company has not said what all the gift box will contain, the image that is shared by Realme on Twitter shows a Realme X Spiderman: Far From Home Edition smartphone, a Red coloured case that has Spiderman made on it and a bundled charger.
But then, it is worth mentioning that the company has mentioned that it will be offering some exclusive benefits to those who pick up the gift box. The tweet reads, “Pre-book the exclusive Realme X Spider-Man: Far From Home Gift Box to avail exclusive benefits in the blind order window from 11th-14th July on realme.com/in. Launching at 12:30 PM, 15th July on realme.com/in. #LeapToPremium.”
Pre-book the exclusive realme X Spider-Man: Far From Home Gift Box to avail exclusive benefits in the blind order window from 11th-14th July on https://t.co/reDVoADq2B.
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As we mentioned earlier, the company confirmed a few days back that it will be launching its Realme X and Realme X Spiderman: Far From Home Edition smartphones in India on July 15 at 12:30 pm IST. Both the handsets have already been launched in China.
Some time back, Realme India’s CEO Madhav Sheth posted on Twitter that the variant of Realme X that will be launched in India will come with different specifications as compared to the Chinese model. It has also been confirmed by the company that the Naoto Fukasawa collection with onion and garlic finish of Realme X will be unveiled in India too.
While Realme has not given away the India price of the smartphone, it has said that the Realme X handset will be priced around Rs 18,000 in the country.
In China, Realme X’s base variant that has 4GB RAM and 64GB storage is priced at CNY 1,499 (approximately Rs 15,400). On the other hand, the 6GB RAM/64GB storage variant and 8GB RAM/128GB storage model of the device can be picked up at CNY 1,599 (approximately Rs 16,400) and CNY 1,799 (approximately Rs 18,500) respectively.
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Wimbledon 2019: Easter egg tribute by Google, here is how you can find and play it
Google is known to put Easter eggs in their search or allied systems. Today is the turn of Wimbledon fans. Wimbledon 2019 is on its way and a lot of upsets have already been seen on the Tennis turf. Though for India Cricket world cup was in the news all the time for India, but for the rest of the world (mostly) all eyes were glued on Wimbledon 2019. Nadal and Federer’s match is what everyone has been talking about lately. And in the middle of it, Google puts an Easter on their search engine to heat things up. It will come on the search results if you type Wimbledon or #wimbledon, along with the scorecard.
Here are the exact steps you need to follow to find the Wimbledon 2019 Easter egg:
- Open Chrome or any other browser
- Go to Google.com
- In the search bar type Wimbledon or #wimbledon
- Press search
- You will be presented with a scorecard of Wimbledon 2019
- Scroll to the right edge of the scorecard and press the Green Tennis ball
- The game will appear in that tab. (It is the last tab)
- Press the play icon and you will be able to play the game
Yes, the Wimbledon Easter egg is a tennis game much like the one you saw on old NES gaming systems. Here you would need to play against a robot. The robot is in the form of a cat, android or an astronaut while you are also in the form of an astronaut, owl, a cat etc. It is a fun game where you have to use the left or the right keys on the keyboard to start the play. You are always serving and the computer will strike back.
The aim of the Wimbledon game is simple, keep hitting the ball by using left or right cursor keys. As the game passes the by, the speed of the ball keeps increasing. The best score we have had in it is 18 and the ball speed was quite a scorcher by then. The tennis ball is not available on all browsers, but if you have the Chrome browser then you are definite to get it as the last tab on the scorecard.
Google keeps pushing an Easter egg every now and then. The last one was the of the Avengers Infinity gauntlet from the movie Avengers: Endgame. Clicking on the gauntlet, some of the search results evaporated from the search page. Much like the heroes from the Avengers: Infinity War movie.
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Samsung Galaxy M40’s latest update gets improvements in camera and face recognition
Samsung Galaxy M40 smartphone has reportedly started receiving a new update that will improve its facial recognition and enhance its camera performance. The version number of the latest update being rolled out to Samsung Galaxy M40 is M405FDDU1ASG2 and it also gets the June 2019 Android Security patch and adds a blue light filter to the handset too.
According to a report, the latest update is 376.40MB in size and it has started rolling out in a phased manner. It will gradually reach all the users. In case you have not received a notification about the update on your device yet, you can check for it manually by heading to Settings. The report about the Samsung Galaxy M40 update first surfaced online on Sammobile.
The changelog that has been shared stated that it includes the June 2019 security patch, improvements in face recognition and enhancements in Camera performance. It is recommended to install the update when your device is connected to a Wi-Fi connection since it is too big in size.
Samsung Galaxy M40 specifications and price
Samsung Galaxy M40 has been launched recently in India and it is available in a lone 6GB RAM/128GB storage variant that costs Rs 19,990. The device is available in Midnight Blue and Seawater Blue gradient colour variants. The handset has support for dual SIM cards and it runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with OneUI. Samsung Galaxy M40 features a 6.3-inch full-HD+ Infinity-O Display that comes with the company’s screen sound technology. The screen of the Samsung Galaxy M40 handset has a contrast ratio of 1200:1 and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. It has a brightness of 480 nits. Powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SoC, the handset comes with Adreno 612 GPU and 6GB of RAM.
On the imaging front, Samsung Galaxy M40 sports a triple rear camera setup that consists of a 32MP primary sensor with AI scene optimiser, a 5MP secondary depth sensor and an 8MP tertiary ultra-wide-angle sensor. For selfies and video calls, there is a 16MP front-facing snapper.
Samsung Galaxy M40 has 128GB of internal storage and can hold a microSD card of up to 512GB. It houses a 3,500mAh battery that has support for 15W fast charging and has a fingerprint sensor on its back panel. The connectivity options of the smartphone include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and a USB Type-C port.
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Flipkart Big Shopping Days Sale is starting from July 15: Key details
After concluding its Big Shopping Days Sale in May this year, Flipkart is back with another edition of the sale that will begin on July 15 and go on till July 19. The e-commerce company will be offering a number of discounts on clothes, electronics, smartphones, fashion accessories, and various other products during the four days of sale.
Customers will be able to get attractive deals and exchange offers on mobile phones. Buyers would also be able to avail up to 65% discount on the purchase of TV and appliances. On the other hand, laptops will be available at a discount. An extra 10% discount can be availed by who pay for their purchase using SBI credit cards.
Flipkart sale offers on mobiles and other categories
During the Big Shopping Days Sale, Flipkart is offering best deals on various smartphone brands like Samsung, Motorola, Apple, Lenovo, HTC, Sony mobiles, etc.
The company has revealed that Redmi Note 6 Pro, Honor 10 Lite, Samsung Galaxy series, Apple iPhones, Asus Max Pro series, and Xiaomi Redmi 7 among others smartphones will be available on Flipkart at a discount. Some devices will also be available with exchange offers.
Redmi Note 6 Pro, that was earlier sold for Rs 15,999, is now available at a price of Rs 11 990. Similarly, Samsung Galaxy J6, that was priced at Rs 12,900, is now available at Rs 9,490. Asus Max Pro M1 will be available at a discounted price of Rs 7,999 during the sale and customers will be able to purchase Honor 10 Lite for Rs 12,999 from Flipkart.
Apart from smartphones, tablets from brands like Lenovo and Alcatel will also be available at discounted prices. Customers will be able to buy them at a starting price of Rs 6,999. Samsung Galaxy Tab A can be bought for Rs 12,999. In addition to this, Flipkart is also offering Complete Mobile Protection starting at Rs 99.
During the Big Shopping Days sale, exchange offers are available on the old devices from Apple iPhone, Mi, and Motorola.
As we mentioned earlier, the website is offering a number of discounts on various categories. Televisions will get up to 65% discount and home appliances can be purchased for as low as Rs 275. The platform is also offering washing machines at a discount of up to 50%.
If you missed the previous Flipkart sale, now is the time to make the most of it and buy a number of gadgets.
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Android Q Beta 5 starts rolling out again for all Pixel smartphones
Technology giant Google had halted the Android Q Beta 5 rollout some time back. But now, the company has resumed the release of the update for its Pixel smartphones. Since it is a beta update, it is meant for testing purposes and all Pixel smartphones will be getting it as an over-the-air (OTA) package. The Android Q Beta 5 gets the final developer API as a number of other upgrades to the devices.
After pausing the update because of an installation issue, the company has finally rolled out the update for all its Pixel smartphones. Speaking about the issue, the company had posted on Reddit saying, “Thank you for your patience as we investigate the issue, which is putting a very small percentage of devices back on Beta 4 after multiple reboots. We have now resumed the Beta 5 OTA rollout.” Here are all the details that you need to know about Android Q Beta 5 rollout:
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How to download Android Q Beta 5
Android Q Beta 5 is being rolled out to the Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3XL and even the recently launched Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL smartphones. If you are already a part of the Android Q Beta programme and have Android Q Beta 4 installed, you can head to Settings > System > Advanced > System updates to install the latest version. If you are a new user, you would first have to enrol for the Android Q Beta programme and then download the latest update.
What all is new
According to the official changelog that Google has made available, Android Q Beta 5 gets the corner-in swipe gesture that can be used to activate the Google Assistant on the Pixel devices. The update also adds indicators at the bottom corners so that you know from where to perform the swipe gesture.
The latest update also comes with the peek behaviour that can work with the navigation drawer and show that a swipe will make the drawer pop-up. The behaviour is said to make the back gesture work better with apps that use slide-out navigation gestures.
Besides this, for app developers, the update also comes with the latest APIs and has a list of recommended features. This list includes interaction notifications, biometric authentication via BiometricPrompt, audio playback capture, AVI codes and HDR+ for High Dynamic Range video.
The Android Q Beta 5 has the software build number QPP5.190530.014 and it comes with the July Android security patch.
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Vivo Z1Pro Review: A gaming beast within a budget
Vivo has consistently brought some of the best smartphones to India in the past couple of quarters. 2019 seems to be a good year for the Chinese company who has recently brought another scorcher to the Indian shores. Called the Vivo Z1Pro it is aimed at the younger generation who is on a budget, yet wants a good-looking smartphone with good to exceptional performance. And if gaming has been thrown in the mix, it will be a winner in their books. Well, Vivo Z1Pro does boast of all that, so we put it on our review bench to see if it just vaunts or delivers.
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Vivo Z1Pro Display and Design
There are many smartphones in the sub 20K rupee mark that have good looks. And Vivo Z1Pro is no different. It is built with good precision and straight out of the box wants attention. The front of the smartphone has an almost edge to edge touchscreen with a camera dot placed on the top left. There is a bit of chin area on this smartphone, but not too much that might take away from the show.
The volume rocker and power buttons are placed on the right edge of the smartphone while the Dual SIM (NANO) card slots is placed on the left edge. Here you will also find one more button, single press this and it activates Google Assistant. If you double press it, Google lens will come to life. At the bottom of the Vivo Z1Pro, users get a 3.5mm audio port, primary microphone, a loudspeaker hidden behind a neat grille and a micro USB charging cum data port. Which is a googly, while most have moved forward to the USB Type C port, Vivo is still on yesterday’s tech.
The rear panel is built of plastic yet has a very glass-like finish. We reviewed the Sonic Blue version of the Vivo Z1Pro which does look exceptional. The light reflects off the back panel and you can see thick gloss on the back panel, again adding to the show. There are two more colours available – sonic black, which has a purple tone and the last one is mirror black.
Placed on the back is a vertical array of triple rear cameras along with a LED flash. Here Vivo has also given a fingerprint scanner. The company’s logo can also be found on the bottom half of the smartphone. The rear panel is lustrous and nice to look at, but it also attracts its fair share of fingerprints. Which on the black version do not show as much when compared to the Blue variant.
The Vivo Z1Pro has a 6.53-inch FHD+ AMOLED display and the screen to body ratio is just under 91%. That is incredible how the company has managed to do that. Thanks to which, operating the display is better than others in the same category. As your thumb can reach more screen area with one-handed use. Also, the punch-hole camera does not come in the way too much and is not an eyesore since it is usually under the thumb while playing games. When watching movies or videos, again it is not, like we said, an eyesore.
The screen on the Vivo Z1Pro is able to portray very good colours and crisp text characters. The viewing angles are also nice and the colours do not look washed out. Sunlight legibility is not bad either, keep the adaptive brightness on and it will help the case further. Overall, we found the display to be one of the finest points of this mobile. As gaming is lively and YouTube experience is super, Vivo has done a good job. It also responds well to each finger tap and thud.
Performance and Cameras
For the price bracket the Vivo Z1Pro is in and the kind of specs it offers, this smartphone can give its competition like Xiaomi Note 7 Pro a run for its money. Well, actually it is a wee bit better than the Note 7 Pro. Before we tell you how, let’s get the specs out of the way. Vivo Z1Pro comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 octa-core CPU, which has a top clock speed of 2.3GHz. Here 2 cores run at 2.3Ghz and the other 6 run at 1.71GHz. This is combined with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage (middle variant, the one we were reviewing). There are two more deviations available. The base model comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage and the top-end one comes with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. The storage can further be expanded by up to 256GB using a microSD card.
The graphics are supplied using an Adreno 616 GPU. The battery is massive as it comes with a 5,000 mAh brick inside. This can be fast-charged using the 18W power charger, which comes in the box. Also, in the box, you get a power cable and a pair of headphones. The sound via which is pretty good, much better than what the loudspeaker can provide on the Vivo Z1Pro.
Coming back to battery life, we got over 1.5 days of wake time on this smartphone (under regular use). When gaming is put in the mix, a couple of hours of PUBG we are talking about, the total time went down to about a day. Which actually is not bad at all. Talking about PUBG, there is a dedicated gaming mode in the Vivo Z1Pro enhancing the gaming experience. Games like PUBG or Asphalt 9 work much better on it. We did not experience any frame drops or lag while gaming. Same is the case when one is watching movies or FHD YouTube videos.
Skipping over to its cameras, let’s start with the rear ones first. These consist of a 16MP primary wide sensor with an aperture size of f/1.8, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor with an aperture size of f/2.2 and the third one for depth that has a sensor of 2MP with aperture f/2.4. Together they are able to spurt very good to excellent shots. The HDR mode kicks in nicely and the images become livelier. No matter what the lighting conditions are, we got some of the best shots we have seen in this smartphone class. At night the Vivo Z1Pro is able to display good colours, too. However, the edges or far off objects lose a bit of their sheen. Videos here can be shot in 4K, but between 24-30FPS only. The colours are very close to life in the videos, too.
Now for the front camera, which is another bright point of the Vivo Z1Pro. The camera dot has a 32MP sensor with aperture f/2.2. This is great if you want to livestream your PUBG session with you in the frame. FHD videos at 30FPS are supported here. Pictures look great too and a plethora of modes make the selfie-taking experience one of the best in the category. You get everything from beauty mode to portrait photo effects and live mode. The beauty mode is available in videos too.
The operating system on the Vivo Z1Pro is Android Pie 9 with the Fun Touch OS skin on top of it. We particularly are not in awe of the system, but it has become better. Though somethings like the bottom-up shortcut centre is very Apple-like, it does have a lot of elements of its own. We do like an app drawer (that is missing here) where all the icons are not cluttered on the home screens. And there are a lot of them from the get-go. A number of apps can be found on this smartphone, which makes it bloatware heavy. However, most of them can be removed with just two taps. The OS does support cloning of apps, which is a good thing to have if you are using two SIMS in the smartphone.
On the benchmarks, the Vivo Z1Pro scored 1,82,690 on AnTuTu that is better than the Xiaomi Note 7 Pro. Similar was the case when we ran Geekbench 4 on its. Here the Vivo Z1Pro scored 1,870 on single-core and 5,965 on multi-core CPU tests. 7,406 was its score in the compute test on Geekbench 4.
Verdict and Final Words
Since the smartphone has a 5,000 mAh battery it was bound to be slightly heavy. At 201 grams the company has tried to keep the weight balanced on the Vivo Z1Pro. Overall, this smartphone is a gaming beast and one would enjoy long hours of gaming on it. The screen is quite good and the sound with the headphones is pretty darn decent. The latest Android OS is available but bloatware could have been lesser. At a price of Rs 16,990 (6GB version), the Vivo Z1Pro comes with a 712 QC chipset that is better than rest in sub Rs 20K arena. It is definitely a worthy device to pick up.
Pros
Good display
Great camera
Gaming mode
Cons
Bloatware
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Infinix Note 6 with X Pen Stylus launched: Price and specifications
Hong-Kong based technology company Infinix has launched its Note 6 smartphone. The key highlights of the Infinix Note 6 handset are its triple rear camera setup, a 4,000mAh battery, a Helio P35 SoC, and Android 9.0 Pie. The smartphone also comes with an X Pen Stylus. The device succeeds the Infinix Note 5 smartphone that was launched last year. Here’s a look at the price and the specifications of the newly-launched handset:
Infinix Note 6 price
Infinix Note 6 has been launched in a number of African countries and is priced at UGX 750,000 (approximately Rs. 13,900). The new smartphone by Infinix will be available in three colour variants – Aqua Blue, Midnight Black, and Mocha Brown. Till now, there is no such news about when the company is planning to launch the Infinix Note 6 in India. But considering its predecessors were launched in India, Infinix Note 6 should be made available too.
Infinix Note 6 specifications, design
Coming to the design of the Infinix Note 6, the smartphone comes with a traditional bezel on the top as well as the bottom of its display. At the bottom, it has a 3.5mm audio jack along with a micro USB port, equipped with a speaker grille and a Stylus placeholder. The device has a volume and power button placed on the right edge whereas the left edge has a dual SIM tray.
Infinix Note 6 runs on Android Pie skinned with XOS 5.0 software. The device features a 6.01 (1080×2160 pixels) full-HD+ AMOLED display. The smartphone is powered by the 12nm 2.3GHz MediaTek Helio P35 octa-core SoC coupled with 4GB RAM. The device comes with a 64GB of internal storage and can hold a microSD card slot up to 128GB. The smartphone houses a 4,000mAh battery that comes with support for fast charging. It is claimed that the battery will last up to 3-days.
For imaging duties, the Infinix Note 6 sports a triple rear camera setup that consists of a 16Mp primary autofocus sensor, a secondary 8MP sensor, and a third 2MP camera. The device comes with a host of camera features including AR Emoji, Google Lens, Advanced Portrait, AR Sticker, and many more. On the front, it comes with a 16MP camera for taking selfies and video calling. The front camera also includes features like AI Beauty, 3D Face Beauty, Advanced AI Cam, AR Emoji, and more.
For the connectivity options, the handset offers Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Micro USB port, 3.5mm audio jack, GPS, and more. Sensors onboard include an accelerometer, an ambient light sensor, a digital compass, a gyroscope, a proximity sensor, and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.
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Twitter to begin testing its ‘hide replies’ feature next week
Microblogging website Twitter has been adding new features to its platform in order to make it better for its users. The latest one among these will give Twitter users more control over which comments are visible in a conversation that has been started by them. The new Twitter feature is called ‘Hide Replies’.
The company has spoken about this feature a few times this year and is also said to be testing it, but now, it will begin rolling it out to Twitter users in Canada.
With the new feature, when you look at a reply on your tweet that you don’t want other users to see, you can select it and then tap on the ‘Hide Reply’ option. But then, we should point out that by doing this, you would not be able to remove these posts from Twitter. Instead, they would just be hidden from the default view. Another thing worth adding is that other users may still be able to read it by tapping on the Gray icon to view hidden replies. So basically, it will work a lot like deleted comments on Reddit do, which is another platform where people come to have discussions and talk about their opinions.
Twitter’s Michelle Yasmeen Haq and Brittany Forks have explained the feature in detail saying, “Everyday, people start important conversations on Twitter, from #MeToo and #BlackLivesMatter, to discussions around #NBAFinals or their favourite television shows. These conversations bring people together to debate, learn, and laugh. That said we know that distracting, irrelevant, and offensive replies can derail the discussions that people want to have. We believe people should have some control over the conversations they start.”
They have also added that the company is still looking for ways to improve the feature. They said, “By testing in one country we want to get feedback and better understand how this tool can improve before it’s available globally.”
A potential downside of the feature is that people may start hiding some tweets that do have the right facts only because they conflict with their point of view. But then, it is also a much-needed step because it will also help people hide replies from those who troll on social media. Twitter, like any other social media platform today, has a lot of hateful content posted by people, so it had to begin somewhere to combat it.
So, while it is a welcome step by the company, there will be ways in which it can be improved to meet the required purpose.
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Redmi 7A to go on sale in India again on July 18
Redmi 7A went on its first sale in India yesterday. Right after the sale got over, Xiaomi announced that its newly-launched budget smartphone will be going on its second sale on July 18.
According to the Chinese technology brand, the smartphone went out of stock in a matter of seconds. Therefore, the company’s India Managing Director Manu Kumar Jain stated that Xiaomi will be putting up more number of Redmi 7A smartphones for the second sale. However, the smartphone maker has not revealed the actual total number sold units of Xiaomi’s Redmi 7A during its first ever sale. The sale started on Flipkart at 12 PM noon on Thursday.
Just minutes after when the smartphone went out of stock during its first sale in India Manu Kumar Jain tweeted saying “Today’s sale was out of stock within seconds on both @Flipkart and http://Mi.com ! We are further increasing production. More quantity to be available for next week’s sale @ 18th July (next Thursday).”
The second round of Redmi 7A’s sale will also take place via Flipkart and Mi.Com. The company is claiming to bring more stock of the Chinese smartphone on the scheduled July 18 sale.
Redmi 7A price in India
The Redmi 7A starting price is Rs. 5,999 for the 2GB RAM with 16GB storage option, while its 32GB storage variant is available at Rs. 6,199. The smartphone is available in three colour variants: Matte Black, Matte Blue, and Matte Gold.
As an introductory offer, the Chinese company is offering a discount of Rs 200 on both the variants of Redmi 7A in India throughout July. This will bring down the cost of the Redmi 7A to as low as Rs 5,799. Flipkart is also offering EMI options, exchange offers, along with an additional 5% off for customers who pay for the purchase via Axis Bank Buzz credit card. In the same way, Mi.com is offering exchange discounts, 125GB of additional 4G data, and a cashback of Rs 2,200 for the Reliance Jio customers. On the purchase of the smartphone, the company is also offering Mi Protect service starting at Rs 399.
Redmi 7A specifications, features
Redmi 7A runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with MIUI 10 and features a 5.45-inch HD+ (720×1440 pixels) display. It is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SoC, paired with 2GB RAM. For imaging duties, the Redmi 7A sports a 12MP Sony IMX486 camera with an LED flash and PDAF lens. There is also a 5MP selfie camera on the front that has support for AI Face Unlock. The company has also announced to bring an AI Scene Detection feature to the smartphone via an over-the-air (OTA) update. The device houses a 4,000mAh battery that has support for 10W charging and includes P2i splash-resistant coating on top.
For connectivity, it has 4GVoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.0, GPS/ A-GPS, FM radio, Micro-USB, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
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iPhone XS, iPhone XR prices in India to go down next month: Report
Cupertino-based technology giant Apple’s high-end iPhones, that will be assembled by Foxconn’s local plant, are reported to hit the Indian stores as early as next month, according to a report that quotes a source. With this, Apple is expected to drop the prices of its iPhones in the country. The source also revealed that while some approvals are pending, but India-made iPhone XS and iPhone XR will come to the market by August.
The report first surfaced on Gadgets360 and it said that neither Apple nor Foxconn have confirmed the news yet. While Apple is maintaining silence on the matter, Foxconn has said that it does not make comments on customers or their products.
If Apple expands its local assembly, will help the company save high taxes that have been levied on devices that imports. By doing this, Apple will also be meeting the local source norms that are required to open its own store in India.
Apple has millions of loyalists in India. However, the exorbitant pricing of its latest iPhones has limited the company’s market share to 1% and this has given an advantage to its rivals like OnePlus.
According to a previous report in Reuters, the local unit of the Hon Hai Precision Industry Co or Foxconn, would start assembling devices from the iPhone X line. The report also added that the assembly will begin in Tamil Nadu. It is worth mentioning that Apple assembles its lower-cost iPhone SE, iPhone 6S and iPhone 7 models in India in Wistron’s unit in Bengaluru.
Speaking on the Apple’s iPhone X-series assembly in India, Rushabh Doshi of Canalys was quoted by Gadgets360 saying, “Local production will give Apple the leeway to play with the margins of their distributors and indirectly price their phones lower.”
We should mention that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has been trying to position India as a hub for manufacturing smartphones. Success has been seen with this initiative as major technology companies like Samsung and Oppo have ramped up their operations in the country.
By getting more of its manufacturing and assembly to India, Apple will not only be able to avoid tariffs but will also be able to reduce the impact of the trade are between the United States and China on itself.
It is worth mentioning that some of the iPhones that have been assembled in Wistron’s plant in India, like iPhone 6S and iPhone 7, have reportedly been exported to some markets in Europe. So, Apple could also opt to do this with other iPhones once it gets the production here.
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Microsoft’s Windows 10 may soon get passwordless sign-ins
Software giant Microsoft is moving towards passwordless future. The company just released a new build for Fast Ring insiders that will add the option of passwordless sign-ins for Microsoft Accounts in Windows 10 PCs. The upcoming feature is likely to make passwords useless on Windows 10 PCs as users will have the option of going for a PIN, facial unlock or a fingerprint recognition.
According to Microsoft, as of now, the feature is only limited to a select few Windows 10 Fast Ring insiders. In a week’s time, it will be rolled out to all Windows 10 Fast Ring insiders.
The company published a blog post this week in which it said that it is rolling out the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18936 that beings support for Phone Screen feature to more Surface devices. It also adds the option of creating events quickly to the taskbar. However, the key highlight of the build is that it gets passwordless sign-ins. The Phone Screen feature will enable users to mirror the screen of their Android handset on their Windows 10 PC.
To enable passwordless sign-ins, go to Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options. The company has said, “Enabling passwordless sign in will switch all Microsoft accounts on your Windows 10 device to modern authentication with Windows Hello Face, Fingerprint, or PIN.”
This will be a big step for Microsoft. While facial unlocks and fingerprint scanners have become fairly common in smartphones, they are yet to gain the same kind of popularity when it comes to laptops and PCs.
The software giant has also said that users who don’t have Windows Hello, will be guided by the operating system to set it up at the time of their next sign-in. Besides this, the new build also comes with a number of fixes and improvements.
In an unrelated piece of news, a security update that was released by Microsoft for its Windows 7 is in news for the wrong reasons. Reports suggest that it pushes a compatibility appraiser with telemetry files. As of now, there is no word from Microsoft about this problem.
According to ZDNet’s report, “The concern is that these components are being used to prepare for another round of forced updates or to spy on individual PCs. The word telemetry appears in at least one file, and for some observers it’s a short step from seemingly innocuous data collection to outright spyware.”
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Motorola One Vision is now available in a Bronze Gradient colour variant
Lenovo-owned Motorola has launched the Bronze Gradient colour option of its One Vision smartphone in India. Motorola One Vision is now available in two colour options – Bronze Gradient and Sapphire Gradient.
However, it should be noted that only the Sapphire Gradient variant was launched earlier. The company was earlier quoted saying that it will be launching a new colour variant of the device soon. Motorola One vision was launched in India on June 20 last month. It is the first ever smartphone from the company that houses a hole-punch camera setup on the front panel and comes with a 21:9 aspect ratio display.
The handset sports a 48 MP3 sensor with OIS and Night Vision4 mode and has a 25MP selfie camera with quad-pixel technology. The device comes with 128GB of internal storage and can hold a microSD card of up to 512GB. The Bronze Gradient variant of Motorola One Vision is now available on Flipkart at Rs 19,999.
Motorola One Vision Bronze Gradient specifications and details
As far as the specifications of the newly launched Motorola One Vision Bronze Gradient variant go, they are the same as the regular mode. The device comes with a 6.3-inch full-HD+ (1080×2520 pixels) display that has an aspect ratio of 21:9. The smartphone is powered by an octa-core Samsung Exynos 9609 SoC that is clocked at 2.2GHz and houses 4GB of RAM. The smartphone will be launched in a single storage variant.
For imaging duties, Motorola One Vision Bronze Gradient sports a 48MP primary sensor with an f/1.7 aperture coupled with a 5MP depth sensor. On the front, it has a 25MP snapper with an f/2.0 lens that can be used to click selfies and make video calls. In addition to this, the phone features OIS and a dedicated Night mode for low-light photography.
The Motorola One Vision Bronze Gradient houses a 3,500mAh battery with 15W Turbo Power for fast charging. It has 128GB of onboard storage and can hold a microSD card of up to 512GB. The smartphone is IP52 certified and measures 160.1×71.2×8.7mm and weighs 120 grams.
Coming on the connectivity, Motorola One Vision includes 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, USB Type-C, NFC, GPS, and a 3.5mm audio jack and Dolby Audio support. The newly launched Smartphone also has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. You can read in detail about the smartphone in our review of the Motorola One Vision.
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Apple disables its Walkie-Talkie app because of an ‘iPhone eavesdropping’ vulnerability
Cupertino-based technology giant Apple had introduced a unique feature in the watchOS 5 that allowed Apple Watch users to use it as a walkie-talkie with a dedicated app. Now, the company has disabled the Walkie-Talkie app because of a vulnerability that enabled malicious parties to eavesdrop on other people via an iPhone and listen to their conversations.
The vulnerability came to light via Apple‘s own platform using which people can report various security issues. However, the company has not given out any details on how the vulnerability could have been exploited. But then it has disabled the app until the required steps are taken to fix it.
According to a report by technology news website TechCrunch, Apple was made aware about the vulnerability via the company’s own official portal for reporting vulnerabilities. As soon as the security flaw was confirmed, Apple shut down the functionality of the Walkie-Talkie app to ensure that the flaw does not get exploited. According to Apple, till now, there have been no reports that say that the vulnerability in the app was exploited.
Speaking on the issue, Apple said, “We were just made aware of a vulnerability related to the Walkie-Talkie app on the Apple Watch and have disabled the function as we quickly fix the issue.” The Cupertino-based technology giant added that to exploit the Walkie-Talkie app, one needs very specific conditions and an entire sequence of steps needs to be executed for an individual to eavesdrop on another user via their iPhone.
Apple further said, “We concluded that disabling the app was the right course of action as this bug could allow someone to listen through another customer’s iPhone without consent.
The company has apologized for the inconvenience that has been caused to users by disabling the Walkie-Talkie app and making it unusable for some time. Apple has said that it will be made functional again once the vulnerability has been fixed. While the app will remain installed on users’ devices, it will only start functioning normally once the vulnerability has been addressed completely. Apple is soon expected to roll out an update that will patch the vulnerability.
We should mention that this is not the first time when such a security issue has come to light in an Apple device. A few months back, a vulnerability was found because of which other users could eavesdrop on people FaceTime calls. Apple had taken a similar step then and disabled the affected functions till it rolled out a fix.
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