Syska Mini Smart Socket review: A smart device to make other devices ‘Smart’

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Syska Mini Smart Socket review: A smart device to make other devices ‘Smart’

Syska is making new and innovative products to match the high-flying tech industry of today. Syska has made LED lights, power banks, extension boards, plugs and various other electronic equipment for the Indian and foreign customers. And now, with the growing use of smart home devices, Syska has launched new products in its smart home devices, one of those products is the Syska Mini Smart Socket. We checked it out for quite some time. Read our review to find out more about this new product:

Design

The Syska Mini Smart Socket is completely round in shape and it looks similar to what a regular three-pin plug looks, except it is rounder and fatter. It is white in colour and has a power button on the side which can be turned on/off to cut the electric supply.

Syska Mini SMart Socket

The top of the Smart Socket has the three holes for plugging in any other device’s plugs while the bottom holds the three pins which is inserted into the wall mount. It holds a minimalistic design as nothing much really is written on the Smart Socket except the company’s name and logo. The bottom of the socket also holds the name of the product as well as the model number (MWP-002) along with rating and the power output.

It is a little on the heavier side. But seeing what features it comes with, the weight can be overlooked.

Syska Mini Smart Socket

Performance

The Syska Mini Smart Socket can turn any device into a smart device as it is a Wi-Fi enabled wall socket. It can also work as a remote control, which can be used to control other devices connected to it. The device also supports Google Voice Assistant as well as Amazon’s Alexa. The Syska Mini Smart Socket works on Wi-Fi (2.4GHz) along with 2G/ 3G and 4G.

Syska Mini Smart Socket

The device connects with the Syska smartphone “SmartLife” application. Although the connection doesn’t take much time, but for the first-time users it can get a little confusing. The device plugged into it can be controlled with the application as well. To elaborate more, the application can be used to turn off or turn on the device from anywhere in the world as it is connected with the internet.

The application can also be used to set specific timers to turn on/ off the Syska Mini Smart Socket. The timer is also helpful when charging a smartphone or laptop as it doesn’t let the devices overcharge and cuts off the power supply when the timer concludes. According to the company, the Syska Mini Smart Socket can be used for a range of devices including Televisions, Electric Cookers. Common Area Lighting, Street Lights, Wet Grinders, Water Coolers, Air Coolers etc.

Syska Mini Smart Socket

The company touts that the Syska Mini Smart Socket is extra safe as it comes with Type-D 3-pin plug (with the third pin for Ground). It is rated for 240V/10A (2,200 Watts) which is commonly used in the Indian homes. It is also made from flame retardant materials and is equipped with Surge Protection that further protects the devices connected to it.

The smart plug can work with Android 4.4 and higher or Apple iOS 8.0 and higher. One thing we would like to add here is that the box in which the Syska Mini Smart Socket comes in has the QR codes for Android and iOS which can be used to download the apps directly. The device has a switch lifetime of more than 50,000 times, which ensures its longevity and it also lets the users monitor the energy usage.

The smartphone app also sends notification to the user about overcharging or the energy usage. Accordingly, the user can then switch the Syska Mini Smart Socket off with a single touch. The Syska Mini Smart Socket holds an MRP tag of Rs 2,599 but on Flipkart it is listed at Rs 1,099.

Syska Mini Smart Socket

Conclusion

The Syska Mini Smart Socket is a great device considering the features it comes with. It is a product which is a step in the ‘Complete Smart Home’ direction. The timer is an extremely useful feature of this device which can be used to prevent overcharging of any devices. And the voice assistant support just adds another layer of ‘smart’ to Syska Mini Smart Socket.

Pros:

Google Voice Assistant and Amazon Alexa support

Timer feature is good

Easy to turn off/on

Cons:

The application can be a bit cumbersome for new users

Takes some time to understand voice commands

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OnePlus 6 and the OnePlus 6T to get India-specific Oxygen OS features in June 2019

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OnePlus 6 and the OnePlus 6T to get India-specific Oxygen OS features in June 2019

OnePlus’ Oxygen will be getting some special features for India through a software update in the coming weeks. This news was revealed by Szymon Kopec, the Product Lead of OnePlus at the launch event of OnePlus 7 and the OnePlus 7 Pro smartphones in India. These new features include the Work-life Balance, Smart SMS application, Caller Identification, OnePlus Roaming along with Cricket Scores. These new features will be coming to the OnePlus 6 and the OnePlus 6T.

Currently, the new features revealed by the company is still being worked on and is currently in progress. And there is a possibility that the names of these features might change at the time of their launch in June 2019.

Talking about these features, the Work-Life Balance is a feature which lets the user set the duration for which he will be working and his free time on the smartphone. The feature also lets the user choose which apps should be blocked from sending notification during the set time. These applications could include anything from social media apps to gaming apps. The user will also be given the option to choose a preset and select the app’s usage, timings and connectivity. The new feature will also give the users the option to monitor the time he spends on ‘work’ app or ‘life’ app with a bar chart.

The Smart SMS application on the other hand will give the user the ability to detect the type of SMS and change the way the user sees it. According to the company, the feature will be able to identify 39 different categories of service messages – from Spam, courier, movie ticket/ travel ticket confirmation, banking, bills, venue and timing entertainment messages etc. In each of the message, the important bits of the messages will be highlighted for the user and the SMSes will automatically be grouped according to the class and group they belong to.

The Caller Identification feature will be added to the dialer application of the OxygenOS. This new feature will let the user identify the caller before he picks up the calls. The company said that the new feature will be able to recognize and label spam calls and businesses, service calls or personal calls. The user will also be able to tag an unknown number as Spam, Real Estate Agent or Courier. In other words, it will work somewhat similar to TrueCaller.

The OnePlus Roaming feature will offer affordable data and calling packs when the user travels from one country/ place to the other in case the user doesn’t want to buy the international SIM. The feature will show up as an option in the ‘Wi-Fi & Internet’ sub-menu which the user can access from the ‘Settings’ of the device.

Lastly, the Cricket Scores which will be coming to the OxygenOS will be integrated to the Shelf itself. The Chinese company has also ted up with ESPNCricInfo for this feature. Using this feature, the user will be able to get the cricket and matches information in real-time.

All these new features can be seen on the OnePlus 6 and the OnePlus 6T Open Beta Build of the OxygenOS in June. Other than the before-mentioned devices, the company will also be bringing these new features to the other OnePlus devices.

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Compare: Redmi Note 7S and Redmi Note 7 Pro and Redmi Note 7

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Compare: Redmi Note 7S and Redmi Note 7 Pro and Redmi Note 7

Xiaomi today launched its Redmi Note 7S smartphone that lies in the middle of Note 7 Pro and Note 7 in terms of specifications and pricing. Here, we compare the Redmi Note 7S and Redmi Note 7 Pro and Redmi Note 7 smartphones so that you can see which is the best for you. Check out all the specifications of Redmi Note 7S compared here:

Display

Redmi Note 7S: 6.3-inch full-HD+ Dot Notch Display

Redmi Note 7 Pro: 6.3-inch FHD+ Dot Notch display

Redmi Note 7: 6.3-inch Full HD+ LCD display

As it is evident here, not much is different in the displays of the three smartphones. Since all the three have the same display, we would recommend you to go with the cheapest of the lot.

Processor

Redmi Note 7S: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC

Redmi Note 7 Pro: Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 processor

Redmi Note 7: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor

The Pro variant is the clear winner among the three smartphones as far as the processor goes, because it comes with the Snapdragon 675 SoC, while the other two were powered by Snapdragon 660 SoC. It means that the performance of the Pro variant of the handset is better than that of the other two smartphones.

Rear camera(s)

Redmi Note 7S: Dual rear camera module with 48MP primary Samsung GM1 sensor + 5MP sensor

Redmi Note 7 Pro: 48MP Samsung GM1 sensor + 5MP secondary sensor

Redmi Note 7: Dual rear camera setup with 12MP and 2MP sensors

The cameras of the Note 7S and Note 7 Pro are identical, but they are far superior to the ones used in Note 7. If photography is a major concern for you, then we would recommend you to go for the Note 7S and Note Pro.

Selfie camera

Redmi Note 7S: 13MP front-facing snapper

Redmi Note 7 Pro: 13MP AI front camera

Redmi Note 7: 13MP front-facing camera

The selfie cameras of all the three smartphones are exactly the same. The Pro version does come with some AI enhancements though so you may choose to opt for that if selfies are very important for you. However, we should add that you shouldn’t expect it to make a world of a difference.

RAM and storage

Redmi Note 7S: 3GB RAM/32GB storage, 4GB RAM/64GB storage

Redmi Note 7 Pro: 4GB RAM+64GB storage, 6GB RAM+128GB storage

Redmi Note 7: 3GB RAM/32GB onboard storage, 4GB RAM/64GB internal storage

The most-high end smartphone of the three also manages to win here. Its base variant, as well as its high-end model, has more RAM and storage than the other two smartphones.

Support for microSD card

Redmi Note 7S: Up to 256GB

Redmi Note 7 Pro: Up to 256GB

Redmi Note 7: Up to 256GB

As far as microSD card support of the three smartphones goes, it is absolutely the same.

Battery

Redmi Note 7S: 4,000mAh battery that has support for Quick Charge 4.

Redmi Note 7 Pro: 4,000mAh battery with support for Quick Charge 4.

Redmi Note 7: 4,000mAh high-capacity battery that has support for Quick Charge 4.

All the three smartphones from Xiaomi come with a 4,000mAh battery that has support for Quick Charge 4. If the battery is the primary concern that you have while buying a smartphone, you may as well go for the most affordable one.

Operating system

Redmi Note 7S: Android 9.0 Pie skinned with MIUI 10

Redmi Note 7 Pro: Android Pie skinned with MIUI 10

Redmi Note 7: Android 9.0 Pie skinned with MIUI 10

We didn’t expect the Android operating system of a new smartphone to be any different, as the Android Q is not scheduled to come on Redmi smartphones.

Price

Redmi Note 7S: Rs 10,999

Redmi Note 7 Pro: Rs 13,999

Redmi Note 7: Rs 9,999

If a good processor with good RAM/ storage and smooth performance what you look for in a smartphone, then we recommend you to go for the Redmi Note 7 Pro. And if photography is not what you look for, then you should go for Note 7. Redmi Note 7S lies in the middle of the two so you may go for it rather than Note 7 for better cameras and display.

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Redmi 7A spotted on TENAA listings, will pack a notch-less display with single selfie and rear camera

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Redmi 7A spotted on TENAA listings, will pack a notch-less display with single selfie and rear camera

Xiaomi has launched its new smartphone – Redmi 7S – in India today, but there is another device in the Redmi 7-series which was spotted on the TENAA’s database. The Redmi 7A, which will be the successor of the Redmi 6A, is touted as the most sold smartphone in India in Q1 2019 by IDC. The TENAA listing reveals that the Redmi 7A will hold the model numbers M1903C3EE and M1903C3EC.

Redmi 7A expected to make an appearance soon in the Chinese market. Currently, the company hasn’t said or revealed anything about the Redmi 7A as it is planning to launch its new flagship – the Redmi K20.

Currently, the TENAA listing hasn’t revealed anything other than the design of the upcoming Redmi 7A. According to the images on the listing, the Redmi 7A will be rocking a notch-less display with normal top and bottom bezels. A single front camera can be seen on the Redmi 7A and similar to its predecessor, the handset will have a thinner top and bottom bezels. The image also reveals that the volume rocker keys will be on the right side of the device while the SIM card tray will be placed on the left of the device. The back part of the device reveals a single camera with LED flash and there is “AI Camera” printed on the back of the device which reveals that the device will come with AI camera functionality.

But the rear part of the device does not sport a fingerprint scanner which reveals that the Redmi 7A may come with an in-display fingerprint scanner. Although the specifications of the Redmi 7A are currently not known, but since it is the successor of the Redmi 6A, it will hold higher specifications than its predecessor but lesser than the Redmi 7. The screen size of the Redmi 7A is not known, but the Redmi 6A packed a 5.5-inch display while the Redmi 7 packs a 6.26-inch HD+ display. So, we can expect that the Redmi 7A will come with a similar-sized display.

Furthermore, the Redmi 7 is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 632 SoC and it packs a 4,000mAh battery. The Redmi 7 packs a dual-rear camera setup but the TENAA listing image reveals that the Redmi 7A will pack a single AI rear camera. Currently, there is no word about the Redmi 7A as the company is busy launching its flagship Redmi K20 smartphone in China.

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Google suspends its business with Huawei as the US government puts the company in a trade blacklist

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Google suspends its business with Huawei as the US government puts the company in a trade blacklist

In a shocking turn of events, Google – the owner of the popular Android OS has suspended business with Chinese smartphone maker Huawei. This includes the transfer of hardware, software along with technical services with the company except the open source licencing. The news comes after the US government and Donald Trump asked to blacklist Huawei around the world. Alphabet Inc’s Google has also cut the Android licence of Huawei and has blocked it from using the major products and services from Google Play Store including Gmail and YouTube.

According to a report by Reuters, further business with Huawei will be blocked and suspended by Google. But the holders of the current Huawei smartphone will be able to use and download the Google application and their updates. A Google spokesperson said, “We are complying with the order and reviewing the implications. For users of our services, Google Play and the security protections from Google Play Protect will continue to function on existing Huawei devices.”

With this suspension and blockage of Google services from Huawei’s smartphones, the Chinese company could take a lot of damage both on the international markets as well as its home market. The biggest problem for Huawei will be that the future smartphones that the company will launch won’t get support of Android updates or the popular Google services.

According to Reuters, “Huawei will only be able to use the public version of Android and will not be able to get access to proprietary apps and services from Google.”

The US government led by Donald Trump on Thursday added Huawei to a trade blacklist which was enacted into action immediately. It basically means that the Chinese company won’t be able to do business with many of the other American companies, and Google is certainly a key player as it owns the whole Android platform along with many services which goes into making a smartphone.

The US Commerce Department said that it was considering to put restrictions on Huawei to “prevent the interruption of existing network operations and equipment.”

As mentioned above, the Chinese OEM maker will continue to get access to the Android operating system but only the versions that are available via open source license. The open source license of Android by Google is known as the Android Open Source Project (ASOP) and it is publicly available.

But other than that, Google will stop providing the Chinese electronics maker with access, technical support and collaboration. In this regard, Huawei said that it was developing its own technology as a backup plan in case it was blocked from using the Android platform. And some of the new Huawei technology is already being sold in the Chinese market.

Although Huawei has the right to use the Open Licensed Android system on its devices but it won’t be able to use Google services on its smartphones. Those services include popular apps such as – Gmail, YouTube, Google Play Store and so on. To use these services, the company needs to take commercial permission from Google itself.

It might not be a good news for the existing users of the Huawei smartphones but as we mentioned earlier, people who already own a device from the company will still be able to use Google’s services. Users will also be able to get the app updates, but it is highly unlikely that they will be receiving the new Android updates on their devices.

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Redmi Note 7S with 48MP primary camera launched in India: Price and specifications

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Redmi Note 7S with 48MP primary camera launched in India: Price and specifications

The Redmi Note 7S has been launched in India today. Xiaomi India has finally unveiled the smartphone in the country after teasing it for weeks. The newly-launched handset lies between Redmi Note 7 and the Pro variant in terms of price and specifications. The key highlights of the smartphone include a 6.3-inch full-HD+ display, an octa-core Snapdragon 660 SoC, a massive 4,000mah battery and a 48MP primary sensor. We should mention that these specifications are the same as the Chinese variant of the Redmi Note 7 that was launched in January. Here’s a look at its price details and specifications:

Redmi Note 7S price in India

The Redmi Note 7S smartphone is available in 3GB RAM/32GB storage variant and 4GB RAM/64GB storage model in India. The base model of the handset is priced at Rs 10,999 while the high-end variant can be picked up at Rs 12,999. It is available in Onyx Black, Ruby Red, and Sapphire Blue colour options in the country.

Interested buyers can head to Flipkart, Mi.com, Mi Home Stores starting May 23. The device will also be made available via Mi Studio and Xiaomi partner retail stores in the near future.

Redmi Note 7S specifications

Redmi Note 7S features a 6.3-inch full-HD+ Dot Notch Display that has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9, 84% NTSC colour gamut and Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The screen of the smartphone is protected with 2.5D curved glass. The handset is powered by 2.2GHz Snapdragon 660 octa-core SoC coupled with Adreno 512 GPU and it comes with up to 4GB of RAM and packs up to 64GB of internal storage. For more storage, a microSD card of up to 256GB can be added. It is worth adding that the China variant of the Redmi Note 7 is also available in a 6GB RAM option. The smartphone runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with MIUI 10 on top.

On the camera front, Redmi Note 7S sports a dual rear camera that has a 48MP Samsung GM1 primary sensor with an f/1.8 sensor clubbed with a 5MP sensor. The camera app of the smartphone comes with features like PDAF, EIS, and AI Portrait Mode.

For selfies and video calls, the device comes with a 13MP front-facing snapper. The smartphone houses a 4,000mAh battery that comes with support for Quick Charge 4. For connectivity, the smartphone has options like 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5, GPS, a 3.5mm audio jack, as well as a USB Type-C port.

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Honor 20, Honor 20 Pro to be available exclusively on Flipkart

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Honor 20, Honor 20 Pro to be available exclusively on Flipkart

Chinese smartphone brand Honor is all set to launch its Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro smartphones at an event in London tomorrow. Prior to the launch, the company already announced last week that it will be launching the smartphone in India on June 11. Today, Honor has announced that it has partnered with e-commerce website Flipkart for the launch of its Honor 20 smartphones.

Speaking about the tie-up between the two companies, Mr Suhail Tariq, CMO, Honor India said, “We are happy to announce our partnership with Flipkart, India’s largest e-commerce portal for our upcoming HONOR 20 series. Flipkart has been our long-standing partner in selling our key products in India. With this association, we will reach out to a larger set of audience across the country.”

He further added, “The HONOR 20 series comes packed with the most powerful camera, aesthetic design and performance that will enhance the lives of our consumers and will deliver on our promise of better, hence, bringing our campaign; #YouDeserveBetter alive. This series is a clear testimony to our unparalleled commitment to deliver great quality products and we are confident it will change the market dynamics.”

Aditya Soni, Senior Director, Mobiles, Flipkart also spoke about the partnership between Honor and Flipkart. He said, “We are happy to launch the new Honor 20 series on Flipkart. The new Honor series is going to be a game changer when it comes to camera and design. Our mission has always been to offer our customers the best selection in every price segment and we are confident the new Honor series will resonate with our customers as well.”

The Honor 20 smartphone is leaked to sport a quad camera setup that will be comprised of a 48MP primary sensor that will come with a ‘4-in-1 Light Fusion’ system. We should mention that the camera is said to be 1/2-inch in size and it will have an f/1.8 aperture. The camera module is tipped to have a 16MP wide-angle sensor that will have a field of view of 117 degrees. A 2MP depth sensor and a 2MP macro lens are also said to be present on the handset.

Speaking of Honor 20 Pro, the smartphone is expected to have a better camera module than its younger sibling. The quad-camera setup will have a 48MP primary sensor and a 16MP wide-angle sensor. However, the primary camera of the smartphone will come with OIS and will have an f/1.4 aperture. It is also said to come with an 8MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom, OIS and an f/2.4 aperture. A 2MP macro-lens will also be present on the smartphone.

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boAt Airdopes 411 Portable True Wireless Earbuds launched in India: Price and features

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boAt Airdopes 411 Portable True Wireless Earbuds launched in India: Price and features

Indian audio equipment maker boAt has launched the newest product in its Airdopes family – the Airdopes 411 Portable True Wireless Earbuds. The new Airdopes 411 is the successor of Airdopes 511. The newly launched True Wireless Earbuds from the company come with a sleek comfort-oriented design with good bass and it is aimed at the millennials.

boAt Airdopes 411 Portable True Wireless Earbuds price and availability

The boat Airdopes 411 comes with a price tag of Rs 2,999 and it will be made available on Amazon India for purchase. The earphones will come with a 1-year warranty and will be made available in two colour options – Black and White.

On the launch, Aman Gupta, Co-founder of boAt said “boAt Airdopes 411 portable True Wireless Earbuds is dope! It offers Technology, Style and Convenience – all in one design. The Airdopes 411 keep you moving with your favourite tunes slipping into the serenity of Nirvana. The product is for those who want superior sound and connectivity from truly wireless earbuds for everyday use – with rock solid connectivity and high battery life.”

boAt Airdopes 411 Portable True Wireless Earbuds specifications and features

The boAt Airdopes 411 packs a 6mm driver and it comes with Bluetooth v 5.1 for connectivity. The new Wireless earbuds support HSP, HFP, A2DP and AVRCP and come with a transmission range of 33 feet (without obstructions). The Airdopes 411 packs a 50mAh battery in both the earbuds while the charging case of the wireless earbuds has a 500mAh battery. It has a standby time of 80 hours and the earbuds playback time of around 3.5 hours. It takes 1-1.5 hours to charge the earbuds from 0% to 100% while the charging case of the earbuds also takes 1-1.5 hours to get fully charged.

The Airdopes 411 weighs 5.3 grams so it is light in weight. And as mentioned earlier, the wireless earbuds is sleek and stylish as it is meant for the youth and the millennials. The newly launched wireless earbuds comes with shape adaptive and comfortable earbuds. They are also touted to deliver HD premium sound and the earbuds comes with multi-function buttons. The users can press and hold the button to activate the voice assistant as well as control the music tracks or take calls. Lastly, the Airdopes 411 Ture Wireless Earbuds packs a IPX4 sweat and water resistance which can take on intense workouts as well as rain without getting damaged.

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Oppo Reno with dual rear cameras teased on Flipkart before its official launch

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Oppo Reno with dual rear cameras teased on Flipkart before its official launch

Oppo recently announced that its youth-centric sub-brand – Oppo Reno – will be coming to India this month. Two variants of the smartphone have been launched in China recently – Oppo Reno and the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition. The launch date of both these devices in the Indian market has been set to May 28, 2019. The Chinese smartphone maker is set to hold a launch event where it is expected to launch both of its devices – the Oppo Reno and the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition. But ahead of the official launch, Flipkart has made a landing/teaser page of the upcoming Oppo Reno. With the availability of the teaser page, it has been confirmed that the devices will be available on the Indian e-commerce platform, Flipkart.

In addition to this, Flipkart has mentioned the Oppo Reno smartphones under its ‘Home of Flagships’ page along with the newly launched Google Pixel 3a-series. The device listed on the platform sports a dual-rear camera setup and a full screen display. The dual-rear camera setup hints at the regular Oppo Reno smartphone instead of the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition. This could mean that the company will be bringing the regular Oppo Reno to the Indian audience and we could see the Zoom Edition version sometime later. The landing page also hasn’t mentioned the date of the actual sale or the pricing of the device.

The landing page of the Oppo Reno on Flipkart has also put a ‘Notify Me’ button which the customers can click to get more details about the handset. Once the smartphone is available for sale of pre-orders, the users will be notified, and will be able to book the device. Prior to the launch, the accessories of the Oppo Reno smartphones has also been made available on the e-commerce platform. The accessories of the Oppo Reno and the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition includes a tempered glass, leather pouch, back covers and so on. Although Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition hasn’t been put on the landing page yet, its accessories have been made available on Flipkart. This hints at the launch and availability of the device in India, but there is a possibility that the Zoom Edition variant of the device might see a later availability date than the regular Oppo Reno smartphone.

And since the Oppo Reno has been teased by Flipkart, it could mean that the device will be exclusively available on the e-commerce platform itself. For more details we will have to wait till the device launches in the Indian market next week.

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Realme X to launch in India with different specifications: CEO Madhav Sheth

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Realme X to launch in India with different specifications: CEO Madhav Sheth

Last week saw the launch of Realme X flagship smartphone at an event that the Chinese smartphone maker held in its home country. Once the handset was launched, Realme confirmed that it will soon be launching it in India too. As of now, the smartphone maker has not announced a particular date when the Realme X will come to India, however, the company’s CEO Madhav Sheth has given a very key detail about its launch.

In a Twitter post, Sheth has revealed that the although the company plans to launch its Realme X smartphone in India, the variant that will be launched in the country “might not” even have the same set of specifications as the model that was was unveiled in China. However, he has not said anything about how the two smartphone models will be different from each other.

But Sheth did say that the Realme X smartphone will be priced at Rs 18,000 in India. It is being speculated that this price will be meant for the topmost variant of the smartphone that will come with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage and the base model is expected to be more affordable. In addition to this, it has also been confirmed by Sheth that the Onions and Garlics variants of the Realme X will also be coming to India. But as mentioned earlier, we don’t know when the device will be launched.

Realme X features and specifications

In India, Realme X runs ColourOS 6.0 based on Android 9.0 Pie and sports a 6.53-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display that has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and comes with a screen-to-body ratio of 91.2%. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and has an in-display fingerprint sensor embedded on it. Realme X’ Chinese variant is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 710 SoC clubbed with up to 8GB of RAM/128GB storage.

Realme X smartphone has a dual rear camera setup with a 48MP primary sensor and a 5MP secondary sensor. For selfies and video calls, there is a 16MP pop-up selfie camera. The smartphone houses a 3,765mAh battery that has support for VOOC 3.0 fast charging.

Realme X price (China)

Realme X was launched in China in three variants. The base model with 4GB RAM/64GB storage variant is priced at CNY 1,499 (approximately Rs 15,400), while the 6GB RAM/64GB storage model and the 8GB RAM/128GB storage version are priced at CNY 1,599 (approximately Rs 16,400) and CNY 1,799 (approximately Rs 18,500) respectively.

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Redmi Note 7S with 48MP primary camera to launch in India today: How to watch the live stream

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Redmi Note 7S with 48MP primary camera to launch in India today: How to watch the live stream

Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi is all set to launch its Redmi Note 7S in India today. The smartphone has been in news for weeks now and the company has been teasing details about it via social media. The key highlight of the smartphone is its 48MP primary sensor. A teaser shared by Xiaomi India Chief Manu Kumar Jain also confirms that it will come with a dual rear camera setup. Here’s everything that you should know about the Redmi Note 7S launch, live stream, expected specifications and price details.

Redmi Note 7S launch live stream

The Redmi Note 7S launch will be live streamed by the company on the company’s website, Mi.com. To watch the launch, you can head to the website at 12 pm (noon) IST.

Redmi Note 7S specifications (expected)

As we mentioned earlier, the key highlight of the smartphone will be its 48MP primary sensor that will be housed in its dual rear camera setup. Other things that have been confirmed via leaks is its rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and a Red coloured variant. Some camera samples clicked by the Redmi Note 7S smartphone were also shared by the company and these included some ‘detailed daylight shots’, a shot from Portrait mode with depth-of-field bokeh effects some ‘amazing low-light shots.’

It is being speculated that Xiaomi might launch the China variant of the Redmi Note 7 in India today.

The China variant of the handset comes with a dual rear camera setup with a 48MP Samsung ISOCELL GM-1 sensor clubbed with a 5MP depth sensor. It has a 6.3-inch full-HD+ LTPS display with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9, 84% NTSC colour gamut, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and the screen is protected with 2.5D curved glass. Powered by 2.2GHz Snapdragon 660 octa-core SoC coupled with Adreno 512 GPU, the smartphone comes with up to 6GB of RAM and up to 64GB of internal storage. The handset can hold a microSD card of up to 256GB.

For selfies and video calls, the smartphone comes with a 13MP front-facing snapper. The device houses a 4,000mAh battery that has Quick Charge 4 support. The connectivity options of the smartphone include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5, GPS, a 3.5mm audio jack, as well as a USB Type-C port.

Redmi Note 7S price (expected)

If Redmo Note 7S is a rebranded version of the China variant of Redmi Note 7 in India, then we have a fair idea of what to expect in terms of pricing. In China, Redmi Note 7’s base variant with 3GB RAM/32GB storage is priced at CNY 999 (approximately Rs 10,300) and goes up to CNY 1,399 (approximately Rs 14,500) for its most high-end variant that has 6GB RAM and 64GB of storage. In India too, we expect to see similar pricing.

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How to save the parking location of your vehicle on Google Maps (Android and iOS)

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How to save the parking location of your vehicle on Google Maps (Android and iOS)

Google Maps is one of the most useful apps today. It can be tremendously beneficial for getting directions of locations we have never been to and finding nearby places. However, there is a lot more that you can do with Google Maps. A small but useful feature that Google Maps has is that it can save parking location of your vehicle.

It can often be very frustrating to look where your vehicle is parked if you are a place where hundreds of people may have used the parking space apart from you. If you often find yourself in a difficult position looking for your car after spending the day at a mall or watching movies, we are here to help you. Here’s how you will be able to save your parking location on Google Maps app:

Save the parking location on Google Maps for iPhone

  • Once you have parked your car, open Google Maps and tap on the blue dot which represents your current location.
  • From the list of options that appear, choose ‘Set your parking location.’
  • You can also send the location to your friends via the ‘Share’ button. You will be able to find it in the ‘Saved parking’ bar at the bottom of the app.

To find your parking spot in Google Maps for iOS, go to ‘Saved parking’ bar and choose the option of ‘Directions’. This will show you step-by-step directions back to the spot where your car is parked. You can tap on the ‘Clear’ button to remove the saved location.

Save the parking location on Google Maps for Android

  • The process of saving parking location on Google Maps for Android is very similar to how it is done on Android. But then, the Android version has some extra features. Here’s how you have to go about it:
  • Park your car, open Google Maps while you are at that location and tap on the blue dot.
  • Choose ‘Save your parking’ from the list of options that appear.
  • You can send your location to other people using the ‘Share’ option under ‘Parking location’ bar.

Choose the option of ‘Enter notes’ to save additional information like a spot number in the place you have parked your vehicle. You can also tap on the box under ‘Add Photos’ to add an image that will help you remember where your vehicle is parked. These two options will be found in the ‘Parking location’ car at the bottom.

The way to find your parking spot in Maps for Android is identical to the one in iOS.

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Samsung Galaxy S10+ Olympic Games Edition announced: Price and specifications

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Samsung Galaxy S10+ Olympic Games Edition announced: Price and specifications

Before the start of the scheduled Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, Samsung has released the Olympic Games Edition of its new Galaxy S10+ smartphone. It will be a limited edition smartphone as there will be only 10,000 models of this version to buy. Samsung is partnering with Japan’s telecom operator NTT Docomo to launch the device and it will be sold through Docomo’s online sales channel. Other than that, the Olympic Games Edition of the Samsung Galaxy S10+’s retail box will come with special edition Galaxy Buds. Here are all the details of Samsung Galaxy S10+ Olympic Games Edition that you should know about:

Samsung Galaxy S10+ Olympic Games Edition price, design and availability

The upcoming Galaxy S10+ Olympic Games Edition will have a price tag of JPY 1,14,696 (approximately Rs 73,300). But the device will also be available for a 36-months contract with monthly instalments worth JPY 3,186 (approximately Rs 2,000). Samsung Galaxy S10+ Olympic Games Edition will also come with custom Galaxy Buds whose charging case will also have the Olympic 2020 Tokyo on its lid.

The design of the Galaxy S10+ Olympic Games Edition is similar to the regular model. But there is an Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 logo engraved on the back panel of the phone. There is also the telecom operator, NTT Docomo’s logo on the back of the device. Currently, the limited edition smartphone is available for pre-order on the Docomo’s online shop. But it should be noted that the company will be making only 10,000 units of these devices commemorating the upcoming Olympic Games 2020.

The official sale of the device will start in July 2019 in Japan. But the global availability of the device is currently not known.

Samsung Galaxy S10+ Olympic Games Edition specifications and features

Samsung Galaxy S10+ Olympic Games Edition’s specifications and hardware are similar to the regular Galaxy S10+. It sports a 6.4-inch Quad HD+ Curved AMOLED display with the punch hole cut out on the top holding the front camera. The device is powered by the Snapdragon 855 / Exynos 9820 paired with 8GB of RAM. It will have 128GB of internal storage and packs a 4,000mAh battery.

On the camera front, the Galaxy S10+ Olympic Games Edition features a triple rear camera setup which comprises of a 12MP telephoto lens paired with a 12MP wide-angle lens. While the third camera is a 16MP ultra-wide angle lens. On the front, there is s dual-rear camera setup which comprises of an 8MP RGB depth sensor paired with a 10MP sensor with an f/1.9 auto-focus lens.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G to come with a lesser than expected battery: Report

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G to come with a lesser than expected battery: Report

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 has started creating news months before its scheduled launch. But then, this time is slightly different because it is not in news because of an upcoming new feature, but because Samsung has revealed a potentially fatal flaw in the device.

Samsung specialist site GalaxyClub has shared a submission by the company to South Korea’s official testing institute KTR. The document has certification of the new Galaxy Note 10 battery, and before you get your hopes high, we should tell you that its lesser than you expect it to be.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 is listed to have a 4,170mAh battery, which is just 170mAh than the 4,000mAh battery of the Galaxy Note 9. However, what makes this is a flaw is the fact that Samsung Galaxy Note 10 is a much bigger device than Galaxy Note 9 as it is reported to have a 6.75-inch screen. Other than this, it will also have 5G connectivity.

We should point out that Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has a 4,500mAh battery. If you are wondering how exactly we can toe the KTR-submitted battery to Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G. The submission has the product number EB-BN972ABU and Samsung batteries are known to carry the product code of their intended smartphone within them which is usually followed by ‘B’, which stands for the battery.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 range starts with the N970 and that is reserved for the 4G version of the smartphone. So the BN972 has to be for the Exynos or Snapdragon 5G edition of Galaxy Note 10.

Considering that Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus’ 4G variant came with 400mAh lesser battery than the 5G model if Samsung does something similar for its Note series, the regular version of the Galaxy Note 8 will house a 3,800mAh battery, which will be a drop.

But then, since its months ahead of the launch and Samsung has not said anything about it so far, we should take this information with a pinch of salt. With upgraded cameras, RAM and storage, there is very little reason for the company to lessen the battery of its smartphone.

In a piece of unrelated news, Samsung Galaxy Fold issues have been resolved. However, the South Korean technology giant has not revealed the new launch date of its first foldable smartphone. Soon after Samsung gave the devices to members of the tech press, it was reported to break by a few reviewers.

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Vivo Y3 with a triple rear camera setup, 5,000mAh battery launched: Price and specifications

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Vivo Y3 with a triple rear camera setup, 5,000mAh battery launched: Price and specifications

Chinese smartphone brand Vivo has launched its Vivo Y3 smartphone today. The smartphone, as of now, has only been made available in China. The new handset from Vivo comes with triple rear camera setup and it has a gradient design.

Powered by an octa-core MediaTek processor, Vivo Y3 is available in only one storage configuration. The smartphone comes with a number of features like Game Cube, dual engine fast charging and more. Here are the Vivo Y3 price details and specifications that you should know about:

Vivo Y3 price

Vivo Y3 is only available in one storage option in China that comes with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The smartphone is listed on JD.com and has been priced at CNY 1,498 (approximately Rs 15,200). However, on the product page on Vivo’s official website, the price has been stated as CNY 1,500 (approximately Rs 15,200). Vivo Y3 is available in Peacock Blue and Peach Pink colour options. As of now, there is no word from Vivo about the device’s availability in India.

Vivo Y3 specifications and features

Vivo Y3 smartphone has support for dual SIM cards and runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with Funtouch OS 9. The smartphone features a 6.35-inch HD+ (720×1544) display that has a waterdrop-shaped notch on top and comes with an aspect ratio of 19.3:9. It has a screen-to-body ratio of 89%. Powered by an octa-core MediaTek P35 SoC, Vivo Y3 comes with 4GB of RAM and has 128GB of internal storage. For more storage space, there is an option of adding a microSD card of up to 256GB.

For imaging duties, the Vivo Y3 smartphone sports a triple rear camera setup that comprises of a 13MP primary sensor with an f/2.2 aperture, an 8MP ulltra-wide sensor that has a field of view of 120 degrees and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front panel, there is a 16MP shooter that comes with an f/2.0 aperture that can be used for selfies and video calls. The selfie camera of the smartphone also has support for face unlock.

The smartphone hoses a 5,000mah battery and comes with 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB OTG, Micro-USB port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The sensors onboard include an accelerometer, a digital compass, a proximity sensor and a fingerprint sensor.

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10 OnePlus 7 Pro features nobody told you about

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10 OnePlus 7 Pro features nobody told you about

This week saw the launch of the much-awaited OnePlus 7 Pro smartphone. The flagship smartphone by the company has a number of features that puts it miles ahead of other OnePlus smartphones we have seen in the past. While a lot has been said and written about it, here, we will be telling you 10 features of OnePlus 7 Pro that you probably don’t know:

It has a Zen Mode

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Zen Mode is a new feature in OnePlus smartphones that is a lot like Google’s Digital Wellbeing. This mode makes the smartphone unusable for 20 minutes. It cannot be cancelled once activated and it mutes all notifications for the stipulated period of time. However, it lets users make emergency calls. But then, all the apps on the smartphone will be disabled apart from the Camera app. Even restarting your smartphone wouldn’t cancel Zen mode.

Comes with Snapdragon 855 SoC and 12GB RAM

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OnePlus 7 Pro is one of the few smartphones in India which comes with the most powerful processor in the world – Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC – coupled with 12GB of RAM. This makes it a handset that will have an extremely smooth and powerful performance.

Stereo speakers

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OnePlus 7 Pro comes with Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos. So basically, when you are watching a video or listening to music, the sound will blast from the top as well as the bottom edge of the smartphone. Wouldn’t that make the video and gaming experience so much better?

Its 48MP primary camera has a Sony IMX586 sensoroneplus 7 pro 3

OnePlus 7 Pro’s primary camera has a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor that has an f/1.6 aperture and 1.6-micron pixels (4-in-1). It supports optical image stabilisation (OIS) as well as electronic image stabilisation (EIS). Other than this, the smartphone has a 16MP ultra wide-angle sensor with an f/2.4 aperture and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom capabilities.

Is protected by 3D Corning Gorilla Glass and has fall detection

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OnePlus 7 Pro’s display and back panel are protected by a layer of 3D Corning Gorilla Glass. For those unaware, this layer keeps your smartphone safe in situations where it suffers a fall. The company has also added fall detection technology in the OnePlus 7 Pro

Is the heaviest OnePlus smartphone

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OnePlus 7 Pro weighs 206 grams, and this makes it heavier than any other OnePlus smartphone. The primary reason for this is its 4,000mAh battery, which is bigger than the cell of any other handset by the company.

The display has a refresh rate of 90Hz

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OnePlus 7 Pro’s display has a refresh rate of 90Hz, which would ensure an incredible video watching and gaming experience. This is because the smartphone will be able to handle fast-changing frame rates very easily and this will ensure in better and crisper image quality.

Liquid cool technology is present too

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The presence of Liquid Cool technology on OnePlus 7 Pro makes it a great smartphone for gaming. Mostly, this technology is only present on smartphones that are specifically meant for gaming. While OnePlus 7 Pro’s gaming capabilities are touted, it is not essentially a gaming-centric device so its a very good feature that the company has added.

No microSD card and IP rating

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As always, OnePlus has not added a microSD card on its flagship smartphone. And while there is some level of water resistance, the device isn’t waterproof.

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Xiaomi Black Shark 2 to launch in India in the last week of May

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Xiaomi Black Shark 2 to launch in India in the last week of May

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi is all set to launch its Black Shark 2 smartphone in India this month. According to an industry insider, the company will be unveiling its gaming-centric smartphone in the country in the last week of May. However, he did not disclose a specific date of the launch of Xiaomi Black Shark 2.

We should mention that Black Shark 2 is the second iteration of the Xiaomi’s sub-brand Black Shark, which only makes gaming smartphones. Prior to this, the company has two smartphones under the sub-brand: Black Shark and Black Shark Helo. Both the handsets were launched in 2018, however, their rollout was limited to the Chinese and the European markets.

However, considering that India has always been a very important market for the brand, and it has a massive gaming audience, it was only a matter of time before the company launched a device from its Black Shark series in the country. Here’s a look at the expected pricing and specifications of the smartphone:

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 specifications

As we mentioned, Xiaomi Black Shark 2 has already been launched in China and Europe. So, we don’t really have to guess the specifications as its highly unlikely that they would change. Powered by the Snapdragon 855 SoC, Xiaomi Black Shark 2 comes in three RAM variations – 6GB, 8GB or 12GB. The handset is available in 128GB and 256GB storage variants. Black Shark 2 smartphone features a 6.39-inch AMOLED display that has a pixels resolution of 1080 x 2340. The company has also added that Black Shark 2 uses the world’s first ‘direct touch multilayer liquid cooling system’ that is claimed to keep the CPU 14-degrees cooler.

Black Shark 2 also has a dual-rear camera setup on its back panel that comprises of a 12MP primary camera with an f/1.7 aperture and a 12MP secondary camera with 2x optical zoom and an f/2.2 aperture. The smartphone also has a 20MP selfie camera with an f/2.0 aperture on its front panel. The Black Shark 2 houses a 4,000mAh battery and has a fingerprint scanner embedded on its display. Since its a gaming smartphone, it comes with a higher refresh rate, a better CPU, better cooling, rugged built, accessories or sleek design.

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 price (expected)

In China, Xiaomi Black Shark 2’s base model with 6GB RAM/128GB storage is priced at CNY 3,200 (approximately Rs 32,647) while the 12GB RAM/256GB storage variant bears a price tag of CNY 4,200(approximately Rs 42,849). In India, the smartphone will directly be competing with the likes of the Asus ROG Phone.

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Xbox One’s May 2019 Update shows if friends are playing on PC console

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Xbox One’s May 2019 Update shows if friends are playing on PC console

Software giant Microsoft has today started rolling out its latest May 2019 Update to the Xbox. The latest update adds some improvements to the friend list and messaging. If you have friends who have Xbox Live and play games across PC and Xbox One, now you can get to know from your dashboard friend list where exactly they are playing. Some new icons will show you that whether your friends are playing on Xbox One, PC or mobile.

We should mention that some of the games that can be played on Xbox are cross-platform. It is also worth noticing that Xbox Live users would no longer have to invite people into games that don’t let players play across PC and Xbox One.

In addition to this, Microsoft is also adding a feature for message requests. This feature will filter out messages that are not from our friends in a separate tab. We should add that this will particularly be useful is the user uses LFG services. For those unaware, LFG services require a lot more Xbox messages. The company has decided to wipe out all the existing group messages to enable this new feature. It would let users copy them from Xbox.com for a “limited time”, so you should hurry up if you want to save any. Individual messages from friends will not be affected by this move.

Another feature that will be added as a part of May 2019 update is an improved way of looking for games and apps. With the update, the games on Xbox One will be sorted better in My Games & Apps section. It will also have titles like The Witcher under ‘W’ section instead of the ‘T’.

Yesterday, Sony and Microsoft announced a partnership to use each other’s services and platforms in order to develop new and improved image sensors. The new partnership would enable Sony to use Microsoft’s cloud for streaming games and media.

However, we should mention that the partnership between the two companies is still in its early stages, some aspects of the deal still have to be determined. With the partnership, two of the biggest players in the gaming services would be seen coming together to bring their resources together and develop new tools for game developers.

It is worth noticing that Sony is the maker of PlayStation consoles and other games while Microsoft makes Xbox consoles and games. Speaking about the partnership, the CEO of Sony, Kenichiro Yoshida said, “For many years, Microsoft has been a key business partner for us, though of course the two companies have also been competing in some areas. I believe that our joint development of future cloud solutions will contribute greatly to the advancement of interactive content.”

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Redmi Note 7S teaser image shows Red variant, camera samples also shared by Xiaomi

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Redmi Note 7S teaser image shows Red variant, camera samples also shared by Xiaomi

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi is all set to launch its Redmi Note 7S smartphone in India on May 20. The company confirmed the launch of the handset yesterday and today, the Redmi Note 7S has been spotted in the hands of Xiaomi India’s MD, Manu Kumar Jain in a post that he shared on Twitter. The photo that he shared shows the Red-coloured smartphone with dual rear cameras. In addition to this, Xiaomi has shared camera samples of the Redmi Note 7S to showcase the handset’s camera capabilities.

The upcoming smartphone will sport a 48MP primary camera. In his tweet, Jain also mentioned that the Redmi Note 7S’ rear panel will be protected by a layer of Gorilla Glass 5. In addition to this, the hashtag that has been used along with tweet also confirms that the 48MP primary camera.

It can also be seen in the image that the Redmi Note 7S will have a vertically stacked dual rear camera setup on its back panel. However, as of now, the resolution of the secondary sensor is not known. The rear panel of the handset will also house the fingerprint scanner and have a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for protection. At least that is what the glossy build of the Redmi Note 7S’ back panel indicates.

To generate more interest of fans around the upcoming smartphone, the Chinese smartphone brand has also shared some camera samples of the Redmi Note 7S. The images show rich colours and depth. There is also an image that has been clicked in low-light conditions, that is a clear hint at the fact that the upcoming handset will come with a dedicated night mode that will ensure better low-light photography.

The company has also teased the same with by saying, “Now you can easily capture amazing SUPER low-light pictures with the upcoming SUPER #48MP camera!”

It is also worth mentioning that Xiaomi is also working on a smartphone that comes with triple rear cameras. The company also confirmed that such a smartphone is in works with a recent teaser. Xiaomi has also teased that it would be launching a device in India that will be powered by either Snapdragon 730 or Snapdragon 730G SoC.

The first smartphone by Xiaomi to come with a 48MP primary camera in India is the Redmi Note 7 Pro.

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Flipkart Big Shopping Days sale: Kodak HD LED TVs available on discount

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Flipkart Big Shopping Days sale: Kodak HD LED TVs available on discount

Big Shopping Days sale on Flipkart is coming to a close on May 19, which leaves you with only two more days to make the most of the discounts and offers on the website. We have already told you about the smartphone deals that you shouldn’t miss out on, and today, we’ll tell you about some good deals that are available on Kodak HD LED TVs during Flipkart Big Shopping Days sale.

The company has announced that it has “come up with some exciting offers this Flipkart Big Shopping Days, which will give the customers a reason to sit back at their homes and relax in the scorching summer. ”

During the Flipkart sale, the Kodak 55UHDXSMART (4K) TV will be available to buy at Rs 33,999 instead of Rs 36,999. The company has claimed that the price cut would make it India’s most affordable 4K TV with Kodak’s smart wall, having 10 million of content variety available.

The key highlights of the 4K TV are 55-inch Ultra HD screen, Cortex CA53 Processor, 1 GB of RAM, 8GB of onboard storage. It has support for all the major apps and comes with 20W speaker output.

Kodak has added that during Flipkart’s sale, its televisions would start at Rs 6,999 (Kodak 22FHDX900S TV) and will go up to Rs 33,999 (Kodak 55UHDXSMART) for the 4K TV. We should mention that the Flipkart Big Shopping Days sale would be the second time that the company will be offering its XPRO 32-inch Full HD LED TV at Rs 10,499. Prior to this, it was available at the same cost during the Amazon Summer Sale. The key features of the television are a 32-inch HD display, Cortex CA53 Processor, 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage. It supports all the major apps and has a 20W speaker output.

To recall, Kodak entered the Indian markets in August 2016, and since then it has focussed on launching Smart LED TV’s and UHD TV’s that cater to the growing Indian consumer base. The company has launched HD, FHD and 4K UHD series in this short time span. SPPL has been striving to ensure that the Indian market experiences superior technology at affordable prices.

There are other deals available on Flipkart too. A number of premium smartphones are also available at discounted prices. You can check out these deals here to know which one is the best for you.

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Vivo Y91 with 3GB RAM quietly launched in India: Price and specifications

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Vivo Y91 with 3GB RAM quietly launched in India: Price and specifications

Vivo Y91 was launched in its lone 2GB RAM/32GB storage variant in January this year. Today, the Chinese smartphone brand has quitely rolled out another variant of the smarpthone that comes with 3GB of RAM. The new Vivo Y91 variant is listed on Croma and interestingly, it has been listed at the same price as the 2GB RAM option of the smartphone.

We should mention that the 2GB RAM variant of Vivo Y91 has received two price cuts since it was launched in India and it is currently available at Rs 8,990. Here are the price details and specifications of the newly launched 3GB RAM model of Vivo Y91:

Vivo Y91 3GB RAM price in India

The new variant of Vivo Y91 comes with 3GB RAM/32GB storage and it is listed on Croma at Rs 8,990. The listing on Croma shows that the smartphone is only available in the Black colour option and its design is the same as that of the 2GB RAM option.

Since both the variants of Vivo Y91 are priced equally, for now, we can expect the 2GB RAM model of the smartphone to get a further reduction in price. To recall, the 2GB RAM variant of the smartphone received a price cut in March this year, followed by another slash in cost in May itself.

Vivo Y91 3GB RAM variant specifications

Apart from a jump in RAM capacity, no other specifications of the Vivo Y91 have been changed. The 3GB RAM variant of the smartphone sports a 6.22-inch HD+ Halo FullView display that has a screen resolution of 1520×720 pixels and runs Funtouch OS 4.5 based on Android 8.1 Oreo. The smartphone is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P22 processor coupled with PowerVR GE8320 GPU and 3GB of RAM.

For imaging duties, it sports a dual rear camera setup that comes with a 13MP primary sensor with an f/2.2 lens and a 2MP secondary sensor with an f/2.4 lens. The handset has an 8MP sensor with an f/1.8 lens on the front panel that can be used to click selfies and video calls.

Vivo Y91 3GB RAM variant comes with 32GB of onboard storage and can hold a microSD card of up to 256GB. It houses a 4,030mAh battery and for connectivity options, it comes with 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS, Micro-USB port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Sensors on Vivo Y91 include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, magnetometer, and a proximity sensor.

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Oppo F11 sale goes live in India, comes with 48MP camera and a big battery: Key details

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Oppo F11 sale goes live in India, comes with 48MP camera and a big battery: Key details

Before the launch of smartphones from Oppo’s sub-brand Reno, which is scheduled to be launched in India this month, the company has brought a new device to the market. Oppo F11 sale in India is now live and is selling at all the major e-commerce platforms. The device will be made available in Oppo retail stores later today itself.

The Oppo F11 was launched alongside the Oppo F11 Pro in March this year. The Oppo F11 Pro had already gone on sale in the past months but the Oppo F11 was not available in the markets, till now. The Oppo F11 is a watered down version of its Pro model, some of the highlights of this smartphone are that it is powered by Helio P70 SoC and rocks a 48MP camera. Here are Oppo F11 sale details that you should know about:

Oppo F11 price, availability and launch offers

The Oppo F11 is priced at Rs 17,990 for its sole 4GB RAM/ 128GB storage variant. The price of this device was revised as it was launched for a price of Rs 19,990. It comes in two colour options: Fluorite Purple and Marble Green.

As mentioned above, the device will be available at all the major e-commerce platforms including Flipkart and Amazon.

Launch offers of the handset include benefits worth Rs 7,050 from Reliance Jio for the customers who buy the device in the first sale. The customers will also get a one-time screen replacement along with additional exchange discount of Rs 3,000 and no-cost EMIs. Customers who buy the device from Paytm Mall will get a cashback of Rs 3,400 in the first sale.

Oppo F11 specifications and features

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

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

Other features of the smartphone include 4G LTE support, Wi-Fi 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5), Bluetooth 4.2, GPS/ A-GPS, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

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Stanley Black & Decker launches STANLEY Earth to empower farmers in India

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Stanley Black & Decker launches STANLEY Earth to empower farmers in India

Stanley Black & Decker has launched STANLEY Earth in India this week. The company’s new brand will focus on “purpose-driven product technologies” that can be used for social good. The company has said that with the launch of STANLEY Earth, it eyes to leverage its core technical expertise and broad partnership network to come up with solutions that address various societal needs and sustainable development challenges regarding water, energy, and climate.

STANLEY Earth’s first product that will be launched in India is NADI, which is aligned with the solar agricultural revolution that is going on in the country. The company has said that it is an eco-friendly, efficient solar-powered brushless DC water pump that will facilitate irrigation for agricultural applications for farmers across the country. We should mention that NADI uses STANLEY’s brushless direct current (BLDC) motor technology to drive the pump along with solar panels that power the entire system.

Commenting on the launch of STANLEY Earth in India, Jim Loree, President and CEO, Stanley Black & Decker said, “The world around us is facing a growing number of increasingly critical societal issues today. As a company which makes products and services that help create and shape our world, we have an obligation to leverage our resources and expertise to create new solutions to address these very challenges. Our new brand STANLEY Earth is a reflection of our commitment to ‘Innovating with Purpose,’ a core pillar of our CSR Strategy and 22/22 Vision.”

“The launch of products like these will play a key role in helping our company create positive change and get us closer to achieving our goal of enhancing the lives of 500 million people. We want to be reckoned as a force for good in alignment with our purpose, for those who make the world,” Loree added.

Stanley Black & Decker also said in a press note that NADI offers a sustainable alternative to the 25 million inefficient diesel and alternating current (AC) pumps that are being used for agriculture. This draws up almost 20% of the electricity generated in the country and poses a huge environmental pollution challenge.

The smart pump has an intelligent controller that enables micro-irrigation. It incorporates an IOT-based agricultural platform complete with sensors that connect to the cloud and mobile networks, providing real-time data on the pump health along with key environmental metrics. This will enable farmers to efficiently monitor pump performance and conduct preventive maintenance as needed.

“Nearly two years ago, we set out on a mission to deliver a self-sustaining irrigation solution that can provide millions of farmers in India, a solution to one of their key challenges – reliable and consistent access to clean water,” said Ramana Gogula Vice President of Clean Technology Innovation at Stanley Black & Decker.

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Compare: Asus Zenfone 6 and OnePlus 7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A80

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Compare: Asus Zenfone 6 and OnePlus 7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A80

This week saw the launch of two new powerful flagship smartphones: Asus Zenfone 6 and OnePlus 7 Pro. Asus Zenfone 6 comes with a rotating camera like the one we saw on Samsung Galaxy A80, and it is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC, much like the OnePlus 7 Pro. We should mention that this the most powerful processor available right now. Here, we compare Asus Zenfone 6, OnePlus 7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A80 so that you can decide which among the three is the best buy for you:

Display

Asus Zenfone 6: 6.4-inch full-HD+ IPS screen with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9

OnePlus 7 Pro: 6.67-inch curved Quad HD+ (1440×3120 pixels) Fluid AMOLED display

Samsung Galaxy A80: 6.7-inch Full HD+ display

The clear winner here is the flagship from OnePlus as its Fluid AMOLED display is a better quality screen than Full HD+ ones from the two companies. Although Samsung Galaxy A80 is marginally bigger in terms of screen size, we would go for OnePlus because its display is supposed to be one among its key features.

Processor

Asus Zenfone 6: Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC

OnePlus 7 Pro: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC with 7nn Kyro chipset

Samsung Galaxy A80: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G SoC

If performance is important to you, you can pick either the newly launched smartphone from Asus or the one from OnePlus. They both are powered by Snapdragon 855 SoC, which is the most powerful processor in the world.

Rear camera(s)

Asus Zenfone 6: 48MP primary sensor with an f/1.79 aperture + 13MP ultra-wide-angle sensor

OnePlus 7 Pro: 48MP primary Sony IMX586 sensor that has an f/1.6 aperture + 8MP telephoto sensor that has an f/2.4 aperture and 3X zoom + 16MP wide-angle sensor that has an f/2.2 aperture and a field of view of 117 degrees.

Samsung Galaxy A80: 48MP primary sensor + an 8MP ultra-wide sensor + a 3D depth sensor

OnePlus’ flagship smartphone offers a triple rear camera setup with a 48MP primary sensor, and telephoto and wide-angle sensors. The Galaxy A80 also offers a triple rear camera setup with a 48MP primary sensor but it has an ultra-wide sensor and a 3D depth sensor. We recommend you to pick either of the two depending on which sensor you want.

Selfie camera

Asus Zenfone 6: 48MP primary sensor with an f/1.79 aperture + 13MP ultra-wide-angle sensor

OnePlus 7 Pro: 16MP pop-up selfie camera

Samsung Galaxy A80: 48MP primary sensor + an 8MP ultra-wide sensor + a 3D depth sensor

This one is very clear. Pick the Samsung or the Asus if you want a good selfie camera. Who wouldn’t want a 48MP selfie camera?

RAM and storage

Asus Zenfone 6: 8GB of RAM + 256GB storage

OnePlus 7 Pro: 6GB/8GB/12GB RAM with 128GB/256GB storage

Samsung Galaxy A80: 8GB RAM and 128GB storage

If you want a massive RAM, then go for the OnePlus. It offers a 12GB RAM with a 256GB onboard storage. The other two offer 8GB RAM, which is also quite a lot, but wouldn’t give as smooth an experience as a 12GB RAM phone.

Support for microSD card

Asus Zenfone 6: Up to 2TB

OnePlus 7 Pro: No

Samsung Galaxy A80: No

Battery

Asus Zenfone 6: 5,000mAh battery that has support for Quick Charge 4.0

OnePlus 7 Pro: 4,000mAh battery with Warp Charge 30W fast charging technology

Samsung Galaxy A80: 3,700mAh battery with 25W Super-Fast Charging support

In terms of battery, the newly launched smartphone from Asus is the best option to go with as it leaves the other two behind in terms of battery capacity.

Operating system

Asus Zenfone 6: Android 9.0 Pie skinned with Zen UI 6

OnePlus 7 Pro: Android 9.0 Pie skinned with OxygenOS

Samsung Galaxy A80: Android 9.0 Pie is skinned with Samsung’s One UI

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Realme has opened up a pop-up store for the Realme C2 in New Delhi

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Realme has opened up a pop-up store for the Realme C2 in New Delhi

Chinese smartphone maker Realme just opened its pop-up store in New Delhi for its mid-range smartphone – Realme C2. The new pop-up store for Realme C2 has been opened in Pacific Mall in New Delhi’s Subhash Nagar. The sale of the device in the pop-up store will go live on May 18, 2019, from 05:00 pm onwards. The new pop-up store comes after the earlier store which the company opened up for its Realme 3 Pro which saw a massive success and customer rate.

The new pop-up store for the Realme C2 will work in the ‘First come First serve’ basis. The first 30 participants waiting in the queue will get a chance to win the Realme C2 in just Rs 2,000. But they will need to exchange their old feature phone that is in working condition.

The pop-up store will also keep a ‘Lucky Draw’ for its customers. The top 50 winners of the lucky draw will get a chance to win the Realme C2 by paying Rs 2,000 and exchanging their  old feature phone in working condition.

And lastly, the company is bringing the R-Pass. The customers can get the R-Pass for the Realme C2 by registering online and showing their e-mail confirmation. The feature phone collected by the company will be sent for recycling. Interested users can go to the pop-up store location to get their hands on the Realme C2. And if they are in the top 50 fans in the queue they can get a chance to get the Realme C2 at a price of Rs 2,000.

Realme C2 price and specifications

The Realme C2 with the 2GB RAM/ 16GB storage variant is priced at Rs 5,999 while the 3GB RAM/ 32GB storage variant of the device is priced at Rs 7,999.

Talking about the specifications of the Realme C2, it sports a 6.1-inch HD+ Dewdrop Full-Screen display. It is powered by an octa-core Helio P22 12nm SoC. The device comes with 2GB/3GB RAM paired with 16GB/32GB internal storage variants. It runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with ColorOS 6 and packs a 4,000mAh battery. The handset supports microSD card of up to 256GB and comes with a separate slot.

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On the camera front, the Realme C2 features a dual-rear camera setup which comprises of a 13MP primary sensor paired with a 2MP secondary camera. While at the front, there is a 5MP selfie camera with AI enhancements and facial unlock support.

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