Apple rolls out iOS 12.3 for iPhones, iPads, watchOS 5.2.1  for Apple Watches and macOS 10.14.5  for MacBooks

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Apple rolls out iOS 12.3 for iPhones, iPads, watchOS 5.2.1  for Apple Watches and macOS 10.14.5  for MacBooks

Before the release of the iOS 13, the Cupertino-based tech giant has announced a new set of updates for its platforms. The new updates come for iOS (iPhones and iPads), tvOS (streaming services), watchOS (apple watches) and macOS (macbooks and Apple PCs). For iPhones, the iOS has been updated to iOS 12.3 while the tvOS has been updated to tvOS 12.3.

The changelog of the new iOS 12.3 states that it will bring the support for AirPlay 2-enabled TVs along with one-tap playback for movies and TV shows, a redesigned Apple TV app and additional bug fixes and improvements for the Apple Music, CarPlay and Apple TV Remote app along with Wi-Fi calling. The new iOS 12.3 also updates and fixes some of the security issues of the earlier version of the iOS. The update is available for Apple iPhone 5S and later models.

To update to the new iOS 12.3, the users need to go to the Settings and then to General. Then they need to tap on the Software Update to download the update. But it is recommended that the battery should be more than 50% before updating the iPhones.

As for the tvOS 12.3, users who have the third generation of Apple TV need to go to Settings to update their TVs. Once there, they need to select General and then to Software Updates. From here, they should head to Update Software and then to Download and Install. Users of Apple TV 4K or Apple TV HD need to go to the Settings, and then to System to update their devices. Once there, they need to tap on the Software update and then select on Update Software. After this, they would need to choose the Download and Install. But it should be noted that the streaming device shouldn’t be disconnected until the update is completed.

The Apple Watch has received the watchOS 5.2.1 update and it is currently rolling out with ECG feature and irregular heart-beat notifications. To update the Apple Watches, the users would need to go to General and then select Software Update. Similar to the iPhones, the Apple Watches should have more than 50% battery before they update their devices to the newest update, but it is recommended that the Watches should be kept on the charging dock while they are being updated. Other than that, the users would need to keep their iPhones close to the Apple Watch (should be connected to Wi-Fi).

Apple MacBooks have also received the new update – macOS v 10.14.5 and it is rolling out right now. The new update brings AirPlay 2 support along with increased audio latency on MacBook Pro. Other than that, many of the previous issues have been fixed in the new update along with inclusion of several security updates.

To update the MacBooks, the users need to go to the Mac App store and click on the Featured section. Once there, they need to look for the latest macOS update and click on Download. Once downloaded it can be installed by the user on their Mac devices.

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OnePlus Bullets Wireless 2 with Warp Charge technology support launched in India: Price and features

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OnePlus Bullets Wireless 2 with Warp Charge technology support launched in India: Price and features

Chinese technology brand OnePlus has launched its OnePlus 7 Pro and OnePlus 7 smartphones at simultaneous events in India, the United States and Europe. Along with the new flagship smartphones, the OnePlus Bullets Wireless 2, which are the second generation wireless earphones, have also been launched. According to OnePlus, the new wireless earphones bring a new design that can deliver a richer sound output as compared to its predecessor.

But it’s not only the aesthetics that have changed. OnePlus has also upgraded the internal hardware of its wireless earphones so that various parameters like bass output and crispness of the sound are enhanced as compared to the previous ones. It is also worth noticing that the charging mechanism in OnePlus Bullets Wireless 2 has been upgraded too, as it now supports Warp Charge technology. The Chinese technology company has claimed that this increases the charging speed by 100%.

OnePlus Bullets Wireless 2 price in India

The newly launched OnePlus Bullets Wireless 2 earphones is priced at Rs 5,990 in India. However, as of now, there is no word on when they will be available for purchase as the company has just said that they are “Coming soon.”

OnePlus Bullets Wireless 2 features and specifications

As we mentioned earlier, the latest edition of OnePlus Bullets Wireless earphones come with a new design. It does not have any wingtips and comes with a smoother profile. They come with curved edges that enhance the comfort of the wearer. OnePlus Bullets Wireless 2 comes with a metallic built and has a magnetic switch for pause and playback controls.

Coming to the sound quality of the earphones, OnePlus has said that they have an upgraded triple unit structure to deliver a better sonic output, a larger moving coil that can give a better bass output. The OnePlus Bullets Wireless 2 earphones enable users to switch between two paired audio devices effortlessly just with a single click. The earphones rely on Bluetooth 5.0 for audio signal transmission. They also have aptX HD codec support that lets users stream high-resolution audio files for a better experience.

The support for Warp charge is another key upgrade to the headphones. It is claimed by the company that they can charge 100% faster than their predecessor. The company has also added that the wireless headphones can deliver a playback time of 10 hours with just 10 minutes of charging.

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WhatsApp Android Beta brings 155 redesigned emojis and hints of the Dark Mode

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WhatsApp Android Beta brings 155 redesigned emojis and hints of the Dark Mode

Yesterday, it was found that the popular instant messaging application WhatsApp’s calling feature was used by hackers to install spyware into the users’ devices. It was also being referred to as the violation of human rights as the spyware named ‘Pegasus’ was used to spy, track and gather information illegally.

WhatsApp has said that it would take at least 10 days to bring a new patch which would fix the problem. WhatsApp is always known for bringing new updates fairly quickly, and we have already seen some of the new features in its beta or stable build.

In its latest beta update, WhatsApp is getting 155 redesigned emojis and the Night Mode with it.

The new WhatsApp Android Beta 2.19.139 brings with it 155 redesigned emojis. For that the user would need to download the latest beta build of the application. Currently, it is in its beta build, but it expected to come out as a stable version in the coming days and would be available on the Google Play Store. According to WABetaInfo, the application has completely redesigned some of the applications while other have received small changes.

Other than emojis, the new beta update is also said to come with the much-awaited Dark Mode which we saw in the previous beta versions. Although, in the recent beta versions, it was removed but it is brought back again this time. Now, it has been renamed to ‘Night Mode’. But it should be noted that, the Night Mode is still in development so it might take some time to see it released for the stable version of the application. The traces of Night Mode in the WhatsApp beta v2.19.139 was spotted separately by WABetaInfo and as mentioned above, it is still in development.

Once enabled, Night Mode will darken the interface of the app completely. It includes Chat List, Calls, Status and others as well. Although the interface will darken but the action buttons like Send, and Call in WhatsApp will still be green as it was above. Although the exact timeline of the release of the Night Mode for WhatsApp is not known but it will soon be launched in the stable version of the application as well.

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Google Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL go on sale in India: Price, launch offers and more

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Google Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL go on sale in India: Price, launch offers and more

Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL smartphones have now gone on sale in India. Interested buyers can pick up the two smartphones from Flipkart. Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL were launched by the technology giant at its I/O 2019 conference last week.

With the two handsets, Google is trying to make a mark in the mid-range segment of the smartphone market. We should mention that Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL come with the same rear camera setup that Pixel 3 handsets offer.

Among the other key specifications of the device are Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 SoC, full-HD+ display, Android 9.0 Pie, and full-HD+ display. Here’s a look at the launch offers, price details and specifications of the smartphone:

Google Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL price in India

Google Pixel 3a is available in India at Rs 39,999, while the Pixel 3a XL can be bought at Rs 44,999. As we mentioned earlier, both the smartphones are available in India on Flipkart and went on sale at 12 am (midnight) on May 15. Both the handsets are available in a 4GB RAM/64GB storage variant and can be bought in Just Black and Clearly White colour options. The Purple-ish colour variant is not available in India as of now.

Google Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL specifications and features

To begin with, it is worth mentioning that Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a Xl smartphones only support a single SIM card globally, however, in India, the eSIM feature will be available for the device via Airtel and Reliance Jio. Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL come with the latest version of Android 9.0 Pie. They will get updates from the company for the next three years.

Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 670 SoC, both the handsets pack 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Pixel 3a features a 5.6-inch full-HD+ gOLED display, while the elder sibling sports a 6-inch full-HD+ gOLED screen.

For imaging duties, both the smartphones come with a 12.2MP Dual-Pixel Sony IMX363 sensor that has support for OIS and EIS, comes with an f/1.8 aperture, has a 76-degree field of view and 1.4-micron pixels. We should mention that this is the same camera as that of Google Pixel. The devices also come with Night Sight feature that enhances low-light photography. In addition to this, there is support for HDR+, Portrait Mode, Super Res Zoom and Top Shot.

On the front panel, there is an 8MP camera on the two smartphones that comes with an 84-degree field of view, 1.12-micron pixels, and an f/2.0 aperture. Google’s Pixel 3a houses a 3,000mah battery and  Pixel 3a XL packs a 3,700mAh battery. Connectivity options of the devices include 4G VoLTE, Wi-FI, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

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Compare: OnePlus 7 Pro and OnePlus 6T

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Compare: OnePlus 7 Pro and OnePlus 6T

OnePlus 7 Pro is finally here. The latest flagship smartphone of the Chinese smartphone brand comes with a number of upgrades over its predecessor. Today we compare OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 6T.

With OnePlus 7 Pro, the company has introduced the Fluid AMOLED display that automatically filters out bluelight, and the handset is powered by the most powerful processor in the world: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC.

It is the first smartphone by OnePlus to come with triple rear camera setup and it has a pop-up selfie camera, meaning that customers will get full-screen experience.

When you compare OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 6T, you have to remember it is one of the most expensive flagship smartphones by OnePlus, the company has made a number of upgrades to make it a worthy competitor to the likes of Samsung Galaxy S10 and iPhone XR.

Here, we have compared the newest offering by OnePlus to its predecessor – OnePlus 6T. Read the spec to spec comparison of the two handsets by the popular Chinese smartphone brand and then decide whether you should upgrade your smartphone or is it okay for you to stick to the old one. Check out the comparison here:

Display

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

OnePlus 6T: 6.41-inch full-HD+ Optic AMOLED panel, aspect ratio of 19.5:9.

Processor

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

OnePlus 6T: Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC

Rear camera(s)

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

OnePlus 6T: Dual rear cameras with a 16MP Sony IMX519 sensor with f/1.7 aperture and a 20-megapixel Sony IMX376K sensor with f/1.7 aperture

Selfie camera

OnePlus 7 Pro: 16MP pop-up selfie camera

OnePlus 6T: 16MP Sony IMX371 sensor with f/2.0 aperture

RAM and storage

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

OnePlus 6T: 6GB/8GB RAM coupled with 128GB/256GB storage

Support for microSD card

OnePlus 7 Pro: No

OnePlus 6T: No

Battery

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

OnePlus 6T:

Operating system

OnePlus 7 Pro: Android 9.0 Pie skinned with OxygenOS

OnePlus 6T: Android 9.0 Pie skinned with OxygenOS

Colour options

OnePlus 7 Pro: Nebula Blue, Almond and Mirror Grey

OnePlus 6T: Midnight Black and Mirror Black

Starting Price

OnePlus 7 Pro: Rs 48,999

OnePlus 6T: Rs 37,999

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OnePlus 7 vs Samsung Galaxy A80: Comparison

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OnePlus 7 vs Samsung Galaxy A80: Comparison

After months of teases, renders and leaks, the OnePlus 7-series has finally launched. While OnePlus 7 Pro is the more talked about smartphone right now, but the OnePlus 7 is the true successor of the OnePlus 6T.

It is priced slightly higher than its predecessor and has specifications higher than it. Some of the highlights of the OnePlus 7 includes a Snapdragon 855 SoC, up to 8GB of RAM and UFS 3.0 storage. The OnePlus 7 is priced at the Rs 35,000 – Rs 40,000 price point and in this range some of the most spec-filled smartphones.

One of them is the newly launched Samsung Galaxy A80 which comes with a rotating camera setup. Here, we are comparing the two newly launched smartphones with some of the most advanced and new features – the OnePlus 7 and the Galaxy A80. Read on to find more about them:

Display

OnePlus 7: 6.41-inch Full HD+ display

Samsung Galaxy A80:  6.7-inch Full HD+ display

Processor

OnePlus 7: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC

Samsung Galaxy A80: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G SoC

Rear camera(s)

OnePlus 7:  48MP primary camera with an f/1.7 aperture + a 5MP depth sensor with an f/2.4 aperture

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

Selfie camera

OnePlus 7: 16MP selfie camera with an f/2.0 aperture

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

RAM and storage

OnePlus 7: 6GB/ 8GB RAM and 128GB/ 256GB storage

Samsung Galaxy A80: 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage

Support for microSD card

OnePlus 7: No

Samsung Galaxy A80: No

Battery

OnePlus 7: 3,700mAh battery with 20W fast charging support

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

Operating system

OnePlus 7: Android 9 Pie skinned with OxygenOS

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

Starting Price

OnePlus 7: 6GB RAM/ 128GB storage is priced at Rs 32,999 while the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage is priced at Rs 37,999

Samsung Galaxy A80: expected to be around Rs 40,000

On comparing these two smartphones, we find out that both come with technology and features unlike the other. Both of them have a unique selling point which is their main strength. So, whatever device the user chooses he won’t be wrong in his choice as they both are good and specifications filled smartphones.

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OnePlus 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S10: Comparison

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OnePlus 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S10: Comparison

Chinese smartphone brand OnePlus has taken wraps off its most awaited and talked about handset: OnePlus 7 Pro. The device comes with a number of interesting features that will surely give a stiff competition to premium flagship handsets like Samsung Galaxy S10 and even iPhone XR, provided we consider its revised pricing.

Taking that Samsung and OnePlus are already competing with each other in the premium segment of the Indian smartphone market, it will be interesting to see which device emerges as the winner. If you have been planning to buy a new handset in the budget segment but cannot make up your mind, we are here to help. Here, we have compared the specifications of OnePlus 7 Pro with Samsung Galaxy S10. Read on to know which one is better for you:

Display

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

Samsung Galaxy S10: 6.1-inch QHD+ Curved Dynamic Infinity-O AMOLED display

Processor

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

Samsung Galaxy S10: Samsung Exynos 9820 SoC

Rear camera(s)

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 S10: 12MP wide-angle camera with f/1.5 to f/2.4 variable aperture + 12MP telephoto sensor with f/2.4 aperture + 16MP ultra-wide lens with an f/2.2 aperture.

Selfie camera

OnePlus 7 Pro: 16MP pop-up selfie camera

Samsung Galaxy S10: 10MP camera with 2PD autofocus

RAM and storage

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

Samsung Galaxy S10: 8GB RAM coupled with 128GB or 512GB storage

Support for microSD card

OnePlus 7 Pro: No

Samsung Galaxy S10: Up to 512GB

Battery

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

Samsung Galaxy S10: 3,400mAh battery 

Operating system

OnePlus 7 Pro: Android 9.0 Pie skinned with OxygenOS

Samsung Galaxy S10: Android 9 Pie with Samsung One UI on top

Starting Price

OnePlus 7 Pro: Rs 48,999

Samsung Galaxy S10: Rs 66,990

As we said earlier, the two smartphones are very stiffly competing with each other. But then, there is a considerable difference in the starting price of the two. Which one among the two would you want to buy? Would you rather opt for Samsung’s flagship or the latest offering by OnePlus? We feel that both the devices are extremely powerful and have their own pros and cons. It largely depends on what kind of experience you prefer on a smartphone to make a choice here.

Or would you just rather opt for the Apple iPhone XR at its revised pricing because the Cupertino-based technology giant offers a more secure experience? Let us know in the comments below!

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OnePlus 7 Pro with Fluid AMOLED display, Snapdragon 855 SoC launched in India: Price and specifications

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OnePlus 7 Pro with Fluid AMOLED display, Snapdragon 855 SoC launched in India: Price and specifications

Chinese smartphone brand OnePlus has finally taken wraps off its OnePlus 7 Pro flagship smartphone today. The smartphone was launched in simultaneous events in the United States, Europe and India.

Among the key features of the OnePlus 7 Pro are the Snapdragon 855 SoC, 12GB RAM, Fluid AMOLED display and triple rear camera setup. Here are the pricing details and the specifications of the OnePlus 7 Pro smartphone:

OnePlus 7 Pro price in India

OnePlus 7 Pro smartphone is available in three storage variants in India – 6GB RAM/128GB storage, 8GB RAM/256GB storage and 12GB RAM/256GB storage. While the base model with 6GB RAM is priced at Rs 48,999, the 8GB RAM model costs Rs 52,999, and the most high-end variant can be bought at Rs 57,999.

The base model is available in Mirror Grey colour option while the 8GB RAM one can be bought in Almond and Nebula Blue colour options as well. The most high-end one is available only in Nebula Blue colour. The smartphone will be available on Amazon India, OnePlus India’s website and offline stores. The device will be available starting May 16.

OnePlus 7 Pro specifications

OnePlus 7 Pro runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with OxygenOS and it features a 6.67-inch curved Quad HD+ (1440×3120 pixels) Fluid AMOLED display that has an aspect ratio of 93.22%. The Fluid AMOLED display of the smartphone is claimed to automatically filter out the Blue light and comes with Night Mode 2.0.

OnePlus has announced that the display of OnePlus 7 Pro has a refresh rate of 90Hz and is certified by HDR10+. The newly-launched smartphone’s screen is also certified for Netflix HDR content and has the A+ quality rating by DisplayMate.

OnePlus 7 Pro has an in-display fingerprint sensor that is 38% bigger than the one on OnePlus 6T and can unlock in 0.21 seconds.

Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC with 7nn Kyro chipset that is clubbed with an Adreno 640 GPU, OnePlus 7 Pro comes up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The company has also announced that it comes with UFS 3.0 storage, that ensures that the device is able to deliver enhanced read-write speeds. It also has a Liquid cooling technology so that the handset doesn’t heat up while gaming.

For imaging duties, OnePlus 7 Pro comes with a triple rear camera that comprises of a 48MP primary Sony IMX586 sensor that has a 7P lens and an f/1.6 aperture with OIS and EIS, an 8MP telephoto sensor that has an f/2.4 aperture and 3X zoom with OIS, and a 16MP wide-angle sensor that has an f/2.2 aperture and a field of view of 117 degrees.

The cameras of the smartphone also come with UltraShot technology that ensures that the quality of images remains intact even in lowly-lit areas. According to OnePlus, the smartphone has a score of 111 in DXOMark benchmark test.

Another interesting feature of the OnePlus 7 Pro smartphone is the Dual speakers that the company has added.

For selfies and video calls, the device has a 16MP pop-up selfie camera. The presence of a pop-up selfie camera means that the device has a full-screen experience. The smartphone houses a 4,000mAh battery that has support for Warp Charge 30W fast charging technology. The handset also comes with fall-detection technology.

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OnePlus 7 with 48MP camera and UFS 3.0 storage launched in India: Price and specifications

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OnePlus 7 with 48MP camera and UFS 3.0 storage launched in India: Price and specifications

After months of wait, the OnePlus 7 smartphone is finally here. Although the OnePlus 7 Pro is a more talked about the device and comes with a high refresh rate and a unique display but the OnePlus 7 vanilla version is also a flagship in its own rights. The newly-launched smartphone is the proper successor of the OnePlus 6T and it comes with features similar to the Pro variant but with slightly lesser features. Here are the pricing details and specifications of the smartphone:

OnePlus 7 price and availability

The OnePlus 7 comes with two variants. There is a 6GB RAM/ 128GB storage model that is priced at Rs 32,999. The top-end variant of the smartphone has 8GB RAM and 256GB storage and it holds a price tag of Rs 37,999. It comes in two colour options: Red and Mirror Grey.

The device will be available for sale in India from May 19 onwards but its pre-booking is live on Amazon.in.

OnePlus 7 specifications and features

The OnePlus 7 sports a 6.41-inch Full HD+ display (1080 x 2340 pixels) with a waterdrop style notch which will house the front camera. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC paired with up to 8GB RAM. The device runs Android 9 Pie skinned with OxygenOS and packs a 3,700mAh battery with 20W fast charge support. It comes with 128GB and 256GB of UFS 3.0 storage. The handset supports dual-SIM (Nano) and it has a USB Type-C port.

On the camera front, the OnePlus 7 features a dual-rear camera setup which comprises of a 48MP primary camera with an f/1.7 aperture paired with a 5MP depth sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. While at the front, there is a 16MP selfie camera with an f/2.0 aperture packed in a waterdrop notch style.

Other features of the OnePlus 7 include Wi-Fi, GPS, USB Type-C, 3G, and 4G. Sensors of the handset include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, and proximity sensor.

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Infinix Smart 3 Plus Mocha Brown colour option to go on sale tonight: Price and specifications

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Infinix Smart 3 Plus Mocha Brown colour option to go on sale tonight: Price and specifications

Infinix Smart 3 Plus smartphone would now also be available in Mocha Brown colour. The company has announced that the new colour model of Infinix Smart 3 Plus will be available in a flash sale starting May 14 on e-commerce website Flipkart. The handset is priced in the budget segment of the Indian smartphone market and comes with a triple rear camera setup that has AI enhancements, runs Android 9.0 Pie, and its 3500mAh battery is touted to give a standby time of 25 days.

Prior to this, the Infinix Smart 3 Plus was only available in Midnight Black and Sapphire Cyan colour options. But now, the company has also launched a third colour variant of the smartphone – Mocha Brown. Here are all the details of the handset that you should know about:

Infinix Smart 3 Plus price and availability

The Infinix Smart 3 Plus’s Mocha Brown variant is priced at Rs 6,999 for its lone 2GB RAM/ 32GB storage variant. We should mention that this is the same price as the regular variant of the handset. It will be available starting today at midnight.

Infinix Smart 3 Plus specifications

The Mocha Brown colour of Infinix Smart 3 has the same specifications as the regular variant. To recall, Infinix Smart 3 Plus features a 6.21-inch HD+ display that has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and a pixel density of 269ppi. It is protected by a 2.5D glass and has an 88% screen-to-body ratio. Powered by the 64-bit Helio A22 quad-core processor, Infinix’s new smartphone comes with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. The smartphone can hold a microSD card of up to 256GB.

The offering from Infinix runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with XOS 5.0 and houses a 3,500mAh battery. As we mentioned earlier, the company has said that the battery of the Smart 3 Plus device can give up to 25 hours of talk time and 25 days of standby time.

For imaging duties, the handset packs triple-rear camera setup which comprises of a 13MP sensor with an f/1.8 aperture paired with a 2MP sensor. For selfies and video calls, there is an 8MP camera on the front panel that comes with an AI beauty mode. The device also has a fingerprint scanner.

The connectivity options of the Infinix Smart 3 Plus smartphone include Bluetooth v5, 3.5mm audio jack, FM radio, Micro-USB port etc.

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Flipkart Big Shopping Days sale: Discounts and offers on Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and Galaxy J6

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Flipkart Big Shopping Days sale: Discounts and offers on Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and Galaxy J6

Flipkart’s Big Shopping Days sale is just hours away, so if you have been waiting to buy a smartphone, now is the time. The sale will start for the Flipkart Plus members on May 14, 8pm onwards and for the other regular users, the sale will start from May 15 at 12:00am (midnight). Before the launch, Samsung has announced deals and offers on some of its smartphones. During Flipkart’s Big Shopping Days sale, Samsung Galaxy J6, Galaxy Note 8 and other smartphones will be available for purchase at discounted prices with offers and deals.

According to Samsung, the Galaxy Note 8 will be sold for a special price of Rs 36,990 with an additional Rs 3,000 off on exchange of any old smartphone. The customers making the purchase using the HDFC Credit or Debit cards will also get 10% cashback.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 sports a 6.3-inch Super AMOLED Infinity Display with QHD+ resolution. It is powered by the Exynos 8895 SoC and comes with 6GB of RAM. Being a part of the Galaxy Note series, Samsung Galaxy Note 8 equips the infamous S-pen which can be used in a number of ways. The smartphone features a dual-rear camera setup which comprises of a 12MP primary camera paired with an 8MP secondary camera. On the front, there is an 8MP camera for selfies and video calls. Samsung Galaxy Note 8 packs a 3,300mAh battery with fast charging and wireless charging support.

Coming to Samsung Galaxy J6, it will sell for Rs 9,490 during the Flipkart’s Big Shopping Days sale. Additionally, there will also be an extra 10% cashback if the purchase is made using the HDFC Credit or Debit cards.

Samsung Galaxy J6 comes with 5.6-inch display and is powered by the Exynos 7870 SoC. It packs a single rear camera which comprises of a 13MP sensor, while on the front, there is an 8MP selfie camera. The Galaxy J6 comes in two variants – 3GB RAM/ 32GB storage and 4GB RAM/ 64GB storage. The smartphone packs a 3,000mAh battery and supports a microSD card up to 256GB.

Other than Samsung smartphones, the Flipkart Big Shopping Days sale is offering discounts and offers on many smartphones from different OEM makers. And other than smartphones, the sale is also offering offers on mobile accessories, power banks, mobile covers, tablets, laptops, televisions, gaming consoles and much more. But it is not just limited to electronics as the Big Shopping Days sale is offering offers on a number of categories ranging from household to fashion to electronics.

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Oppo Reno Z with water-drop notch spotted on TENAA listings, key specifications revealed: Here are all the details

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Oppo Reno Z with water-drop notch spotted on TENAA listings, key specifications revealed: Here are all the details

Oppo’s sub-brand Reno has already launched its Reno and Reno 10x Zoom and the Reno 5G smartphones last month. Although these devices have not yet come to India, but the company has announced that the Oppo Reno smartphones will make their way to the Indian market on May 28. Currently, these devices are being sold in the Chinese and the European markets only. But now, according to a new leak, the company is planning to launch a new affordable Reno smartphone in China. It was spotted on the TENAA listing which reveals some of its key specifications and what it looks like.

Although the exact name of the device is currently unknown, it might be called the Oppo Reno Lite or the Oppo Reno Z.

Oppo Reno Z price (expected)

The leaked Oppo Reno Z or Reno Lite will be priced at a starting price of $380 (approximately Rs 26,500). It will come in four colour options – Star Purple, Extreme Night Black, Coral Orange, and Bead White.

Oppo Reno Z specifications and design

Talking about the design of the device, it looks similar to the other Oppo Reno smartphones launched before it. But since it is a mid-range segment smartphone it won’t have the shark-fin pop-up selfie camera. Instead, it will have a water-drop notched display and it will house a front LED flash next to the O-Dot ceramic point.

The Oppo Reno Z/ Reno Lite sports a 6.4-inch AMOLED Full-HD+ (2340 × 1080 pixels) display with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. It is expected to be powered by the MediaTek Helio P90 CPU clocked at 2.2GHz paired with IMG PowerVR GM 9446 GPU. The TENAA listing reveals that the Oppo Reno Z will have 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, but it won’t support microSD card. The device could run Android 9 Pie skinned with ColorOS 6.0 and will reportedly come with an in-display fingerprint scanner. The handset will pack a 3,950mAh battery with VOOC 3.0 20W flash charge support.

On the camera front, the OPPO Reno Z is reported to sport a dual-rear camera setup which comes with a 48MP main sensor paired with a 5MP lens. However, the details of the front camera are currently not known.

Other features of the Oppo Reno Z include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC, 3.5mm audio jack, and USB Type-C port.

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Canon EOS 200D II DSLR camera launched in India: Price and specifications

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Canon EOS 200D II DSLR camera launched in India: Price and specifications

Japanese multinational corporation Canon has today announced the launch of its compact and lightweight DSLR camera – EOS 200D II – in India. The newly launched Canon EOS 200D II DSLR camera is priced at Rs 52,995 if you buy it with the EF-S18-55 IS STM Kit. If you want the EF-S18-55 IS STM + EF-S55-250 IS STM double zoom kit along with the camera, you would have to pay Rs 65,995.

It is worth mentioning that the latest DSLR camera from Canon comes with a 24.1MP APS-C CMOS sensor, which is coupled with a DIGIC 8 processor that ensures that the user gets sharp and vibrant images. The latest offering from Canon has an ISO range of 100 to 25,600, which can be expanded up to ISO 51,200. The camera comes loaded with Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology that helps in focussing quickly on objects and the company ensures that it can even do so when used in lowly-lit areas. In addition to this, the device also comes with an Auto Lighting optimiser.

According to Canon, this enables the camera to capture dramatic scenes like sunrise or sunset or rich colours of a grass field. Furthermore, Canon EOS 200D II DSLR camera has a Creative Assist function that helps in navigating through various settings in order to get the desired effect. The camera from Canon also has an eye-detection autofocus feature that is claimed to track the subject’s eyes even when they are moving.

The Canon EOS 200D II DSLR camera comes with a vari-angle 3.0-inch LCD touch screen that has 1.04 million dots pixels. It also has the capability of recording 4K videos and can be used to make 4K time-lapse movies.

Coming to the connectivity, the newly launched Canon EOS 200D II comes with one-touch Wi-Fi button, which can be used for uploading photos on social media platforms or even to cloud storage. Users will also have the option of transferring photos to a smart device and control various settings of the camera like shutter speed, self-timer, focus selection and others using the Canon Camera Connect app. The device also has a built-in Bluetooth low energy that helps it to stay connected for quick access.

Speaking about the product, Mr Eddie Udagawa, Vice President, Consumer Imaging and Information Centre, Canon India said, “With the increasing interest in photography, consumers are now looking for products that are not only feature-rich but also convenient to use and carry. Keeping abreast with their evolving requirements, we are delighted to launch Canon EOS 200D II DSLR, which aims to facilitate a convenient, hassle-free and an enjoyable experience to photography enthusiasts. Powered by 24.1 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor and the latest DIGIC 8 image processor, the camera will enable users create vibrant and sharp images with every click. On top of an intuitive interface, EOS 200D II is loaded with features that will enhance portrait shots and seamless connectivity for users to share their snapshots instantly. With the new product, we are positive that photographers at all levels will feel empowered to capture their everyday, fleeting moments that inspire them.”

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World’s first foldable laptop Lenovo ThinkPad X1 unveiled at Accelerate

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World’s first foldable laptop Lenovo ThinkPad X1 unveiled at Accelerate

Computer and electronics maker Lenovo unveiled the world’s first foldable laptop in its Lenovo Accelerate event. The company previewed the concept foldable PC which is similar to the foldable smartphones but still different. The foldable PC is named Lenovo ThinkPad X1 and it belongs to the ThinkPad-series of laptops. The company says that the new laptop is aimed at highly mobile and tech-savvy professionals who want the best hardware with portability.

According to Lenovo, the ThinkPad X1 is neither a phone, nor a tablet but it is a full-fledged laptop with a foldable screen. And since it is a concept machine, the price, availability or other major details hasn’t been revealed by the company yet.

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 sports a 13.3-inch (when unfolded, on being folded it is 9.6-inches) OLED 2K display made by LG Display with thin bezels. When unfolded, it looks like a huge tablet, but when folded, it looks like a laptop without a keyboard. It is powered by Intel CPUs and runs Windows operating system. The CPU and the Windows version used in it is currently not available but Lenovo has said that the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 will go on sale in 2020.

It comes with features such as stereo speakers, and a pair of USB Type-C ports along with an infrared camera. It also supports Bluetooth Keyboard along with support for Wacom pens to use as a stylus. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 can also offer a full-day of battery life to the users.

The users can position the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 as per their use, they can use it as a replacement for their laptops or make it work as a PC. It utilizes a torque hinge which enables the screen to be positioned at different angles without breaking. It can also be positioned as a regular laptop. Even though it is a concept device it is still a product in the Lenovo’s ThinkPad line-up of laptops so it will give similar performance and quality the series is known for. Lenovo has used double hinge cycles so that the fold-unfold cycle of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 doesn’t put a strain to the device or break it.

Lenovo Thinkpad X1
Lenovo Thinkpad X1

According to Lenovo, it took three years of development to develop the Lenovo ThinkPad X1. When launched for commercial use in 2020, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 will open a new way for portable PCs. But on the other hand, if things don’t go right, it too could end up as the Samsung Galaxy Fold.

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Lenovo ThinkBook 13s and the ThinkBook 14s with thin bezels and 8th gen Intel CPU launched: Price and details

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Lenovo ThinkBook 13s and the ThinkBook 14s with thin bezels and 8th gen Intel CPU launched: Price and details

Lenovo’s ThinkPads are one of the best looking and premium laptops with good specifications produced by the company. Lenovo has brought a new line-up of laptops which will hold the specifications of the Lenovo ThinkPad but will have a much lesser price – the Lenovo ThinkBook series. The Lenovo ThinkBook series of laptops are meant for small and medium business owners who wants to get good specifications at an affordable price. The new Lenovo ThinkBook laptops are launched in the ThinkBook S-series – the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s and the Lenovo ThinkBook 14s.

Both the newly launched Lenovo ThinkBook laptops offer an ultra-slim design, a touch fingerprint reader along with a physical ThinkShutter camera cover. They come with spill resistant keyboard, Full-HD display and offer up to 11 hours of battery life.

Lenovo ThinkBook 13s and Lenovo ThinkBook 14s price and availability

The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s will come with an expected price of $729 (approximately Rs 51,300) while the Lenovo ThinkBook 14s will reportedly be priced at $749 (approximately Rs 52,700).

The ThinkBook 14s will be made available from May 2019 onwards while the ThinkBook 13s will be selling in the US first. Although the India availability of the new ThinkBook S-series is not known but it is expected to be announced in the Indian market in the coming weeks.

Lenovo ThinkBook 13s and the Lenovo ThinkBook 14s specifications and features

Lenovo ThinkBook 13s will be sporting a 13-inch Full-HD display with narrow bezels and it has a 180-degree rotation flexibility. The device is made of aluminum and magnesium metal. It comes in Mineral Grey colour finish and weighs 1.34kgs. The ThinkBook 13s supports Rapid Charge which can charge 80% of battery in just one hour. It can give up to 11 hours of battery life.

While on the other hand, Lenovo ThinkBook 14s comes with a 14-inch Full-HD display with narrow bezels. Similar to the ThinkBook 13s, the ThinkBook 14s as well is made out of aluminium and magnesium. It too comes win a Mineral Grey Colour finish but it weighs 1.5kgs. The new Lenovo ThinkBook 14s can offer up to 10 hours of battery life.

Both the laptops are powered by the 8th Generation Intel Core CPUs and come with SSD for faster bootups and performance. They come in optional GPU variants and the customer can either go for the Integrated Intel UHD 620 or the AMD Radeon 540X. Both the new ThinkBook S-series laptops comes with dual-array microphones support and pack dual-speakers from HARMAN. They also come with Skype Hot Keys which gives the users simple access to Skype calling and one key answering/ hang-up option.

As mentioned above, both the ThinkBook 13s and the ThinkBook 14s comes with touch fingerprint reader and Physical ThinkShutter camera protection for security and privacy. They have the Discrete TPM 2.0 for the user data encryption and their hinges are coated in Indium metal to reduce the Wi-Fi interference.

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Paytm joins hands with Citibank to launch Paytm First Card

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Paytm joins hands with Citibank to launch Paytm First Card

Digital payments company Paytm has partnered with Citibank to launch its first credit card called Paytm First Card. The Paytm First Card will come with unlimited cash back and will be accepted in India, as well as in other countries across the globe.

The company has issued a statement talking about it which says that the card can be taken from Citibank and it does not involve any hidden fees or other charges. If the expenses made by the card exceed Rs 50,000 per year, the annual fee of Rs 500 will also be waived off completely.

The company has also added that Paytm is offering an equated monthly instalment (EMI) option on the purchases that the customers will make via the card.

Speaking about the newly launched card, Vijay Shekhar Sharma, chairman and CEO of One97 Communication, said, “We are delighted to partner with Citi to launch the PaytmFirst Card. Our new offering is designed to bring the utmost flexibility to our customers in their digital payment options and will help spur large-ticket cashless payments. We are confident of getting a very good response from our customers.”

If you use Paytm, you can also apply for the credit card using the Paytm app on your smartphone. On getting the credit card, you will be awarded Paytm promo-codes worth Rs 10,000 on spending a minimum of Rs 10,000. However, this value has to be reached within the first four months of the card being issued, the company has specified.

You would also be able to track various transactions of the credit card using the Paytm First Card passbook on your Paytm app. The app will also show you exclusive offers from Paytm as well as Citibank on a real-time basis.

It is worth mentioning that the parent company of Paytm, One97 Communication, started out as a Citi Commercial Banking client in 2009. Later in 2016, Paytm wallet got integrated with Citibank’s online and mobile app to make things easier for customers of the bank.

“Paytm First Card gives us the opportunity to extend our expertise in credit card services to a new all-digital consumer base,” said Stephen Bird, CEO, Global Consumer Banking, Citi. “What began as an institutional relationship for Citi has grown into a stronger and deeper partnership across the Citi franchise. Today’s announcement affirms how Citi is establishing itself globally as the partner of choice to accelerate growth for our partners, customers, and business.”

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WhatsApp call feature vulnerability allowed the hackers to install an Israeli Spyware in users’ device

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WhatsApp call feature vulnerability allowed the hackers to install an Israeli Spyware in users’ device

Facebook-owned WhatsApp suffered an attack from hackers earlier this month. WhatsApp today acknowledged the attack saying that there was a vulnerability in the application which allowed the hackers to remotely install the spyware on iOS and Android smartphones running the app. The vulnerability or bug was found in the call feature of WhatsApp. So, when the call was made, it let the spyware to be installed to the devices even when the call wasn’t answered.

According to a report by TechCrunch, the hackers taking advantage of this security flaw installed Israeli Spyware named Pegasus. The spyware was from the NSO Group which is normally licensed to governments. The governments use it to install the spyware on devices of individuals who are under investigation.

But not all WhatsApp version were affected by this security flaw. This issue was found in the WhatsApp for Android holding version earlier than the v2.19.134. It also affected the WhatsApp Business for Android (versions earlier than the v2.19.44) and versions earlier to v2.19.51 of the app’s iOS version were affected. The WhatsApp Business for iOS version earlier than the v2.19.51 and the WhatsApp for Windows Phone version earlier than the v2.18.348 were also affected with this security flaw. Lastly, the WhatsApp for Tizen with version earlier than the v2.18.15 was affected as well.

According to WhatsApp, only a very small number of users became the target of this flaw and spyware. Till now it is not known just how many users were affected with the spyware or this bug and how long was this flaw active for the hackers to notice. According to the company, it is “nontrivial to deploy, limiting it to advanced and highly motivated actors.” The company also said that once the flaw was discovered, it took less than 10 days for them to make the changes to WhatsApp’s infrastructure and make the spyware inoperable. The WhatsApp servers were updated on Friday so the flaw was repaired/removed. Additionally, it has also released another patch fixing the platform.

According to WhatsApp’s statement to TechCrunch, “WhatsApp encourages people to upgrade to the latest version of our app, as well as keep their mobile operating system up to date, to protect against potential targeted exploits designed to compromise information stored on mobile devices.”

Although the Facebook-owned messaging service company has notified the Department of Justice and other human rights organisations. About this regard, the NSO Group said to The Financial Times that it is investigating the issue but it has no involvement about how its code is used or where.

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Spotify Lite beta app is now live on Google Play Store: Here’s what you should know

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Spotify Lite beta app is now live on Google Play Store: Here’s what you should know

Spotify launched its services in India back in March 2019. After that, it has been focusing intently on growing in the market. And now, the music streaming platform has announced the launch of a new and lighter version of its application – Spotify Lite. The Spotify Lite is built for the low-end and budget-centric smartphones using the Android platform. The size of the Spotify Lite app is 10MB and it is brought to India after being tested in markets of Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Mexico, and Brazil.

The Spotify Lite application is a lighter and watered-down version of the main application but it looks and feels similar to the main Spotify app. Currently, the Spotify Lite beta version is live on Google Play Store and is available for the beta users in India. The Spotify Lite application does what its name suggests, it uses less space in a smartphone, it uses less data when streaming music. The new Lite app can even work in older Android smartphones with limited storage capacity.

The Spotify Lite app can be downloaded separately and installed in the same phone without the one affecting the other’s performance. The Beta users of the application can download it and test it on their devices.

Speaking about the new app, Amarjit Batra, Managing Director of Spotify India told IANS, “When Spotify launched in India two months ago, we had committed to localising the app so that more and more people can listen to music… Spotify Lite Beta is a step in that direction as it enables users to play millions of songs for free, takes up less space on phones, and saves data when used on the go. Our ambition is to be available on all platforms that make sense to our users, and make the music streaming experience as seamless as possible.”

The Spotify Lite application works similar to the main app, it lets the user keep track of and play his songs and artists on demand. The lite app also gives the users the ability to discover new music, keeps track of the storage, can control over the cache and the ability to clear it. Other than that, being a lite version of the main application, the Spotify Lite can work on low-end Android smartphones and in all network conditions.

Spotify claimed that after the application was brought to India, it has gathered over one million followers within a week of its launch. Spotify is offering more than four crore songs and over 300 crore playlists from which the users can choose any type of music he wishes to listen.

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Redmi K20 is the name of the first flagship by Xiaomi sub-brand

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Redmi K20 is the name of the first flagship by Xiaomi sub-brand

Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi’s first flagship smartphone has been in headlines for a few weeks now. Today, the company has confirmed that the upcoming smartphone will be called Redmi K20. Redmi’s General Manager Lu Weibing also explained that the ‘K’ in ‘K20’ stands for Killer, adding that the K-series will comprise of the company’s performance-driven flagship handsets.

We should mention that this announcement from Redmi comes a day after tipster Ishan Agarwal leaked that the flagship device by the company will be called Redmi K20. He also added that the company may also launch a Pro variant of the Redmi K20 handset. It is worth mentioning that this is not the first time that the Redmi K20 Pro has been tipped about. However, there is no word from the company about the Redmi K20 Pro.

Redmi took to Weibo to announce that the much-talked-about flagship smartphone will be called as the Redmi K20. Weibing also announced the same on Weibo and added that the company will be announcing all its flagship smartphones under the K-series from now on. as we mentioned earlier, ‘K’ in the new series will stand for ‘Killer’.

Just a day before this, Weibing also posted a poll that asked users to guess the name of the upcoming flagship smartphone and the options he wrote included K20, P20, T20, and X20. He also added that the company will be revealing the name today. It has now been confirmed that the flagship device by Redmi will be called as Redmi K20.

A recent leak also suggests that the flagship smartphone will come in two variants – the Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro. It is worth pointing out that one among these two devices will be launched in India as POCO F2. In addition to this, Redmi K20 Pro is said to come with a massive 4,000mAh battery and the presence of a 48MP primary sensor is also tipped. It will also reportedly come with a pop-up selfie camera.

The Chinese smartphone brand has also confirmed that the flagship device will have an in-display fingerprint scanner and a super-wide angle sensor. It is also touted to offer a 2-day battery life. The handset is said to come with a pop-up selfie camera.

We should mention that Xiaomi touted the POCO F1 to be the most affordable smartphone in India to come with Qualcomm Snapdragon 845  processor, which was the most powerful one at the time of the launch.

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Realme C2 to go on its first sale tomorrow on May 15: Here are all the details

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Realme C2 to go on its first sale tomorrow on May 15: Here are all the details

The Realme C2 smartphone will be going on its first sale on May 15, Wednesday. The Chinese smartphone brand has made an announcement that the first sale of the handset will be held on May 15 while the second sale will start on May 24. The two will be followed by a third on May 31. Some of the highlights of the Realme C2 is that it is powered by the MediaTek Helio P22 CPU and sports a 19.5:9 screen. It also comes with a diamond-cut design with three-layer painted back panel. Here are the price details and specifications of Realme C2:

Realme C2 price in India

The Realme C2 with 2GB RAM/ 16GB storage will sell at Rs 5,999 while the 3GB RAM/ 32GB storage variant of the device can be picked up at Rs 7,999. The Realme C2 will come in two colour options – Diamond Blue and Diamond Black.

The first sale of the Realme C2 will start on May 15 at 12pm (noon). It can be purchased on Flipkart and Realme’s official website. Other than that, the second and the third sale of the Realme C2 will take place on May 24 and May 31 respectively.

Launch offers of the Realme C2 includes mobile protection program from Flipkart for Rs 199.

Realme C2 specifications and features

The newly launched Realme C2 sports a 6.1-inch HD+ (720 x 1560 pixels) display with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection on top. The device is powered b the octa-core MediaTek Helio P22 SoC paired with 2GB/3GB of RAM. It runs Android 9 Pie skinned with ColorOS 6.0 and comes with dual-SIM (Nano) support. As mentioned above, the Realme C2 comes with 16GB and 32GB storage options with microSD card support of up to 256GB. The device packs a 4,000mAh battery and has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

On the camera department, the Realme C2 features a dual rear camera setup which has a 13MP primary sensor with an f/2.2 aperture and a pixel size of 1.12 microns. The secondary camera includes a 2MP lens with an f/2.4 aperture and a pixel size of 1.75 microns. On the front, there is a 5MP selfie camera with an f/2.0 aperture. The Realme C2 is a budget-centric smartphone but still it comes with features such as slow-motion video recording at 80fps/ 480p. The front camera of the Realme C2 also comes with artificial intelligence (AI) powered features to enhance selfies along with an AI Face Unlock functionality.

Other features of the Realme C2 includes 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS/ A-GPS, Micro-USB, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. While the sensors of the Realme C2 includes an accelerometer, ambient light, magnetometer sensor, and a proximity sensor.

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OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7 set to launch today: How to watch the livestream

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OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7 set to launch today: How to watch the livestream

The much-awaited OnePlus 7 and the OnePlus 7 Pro are set to launch today, at simultaneous events at Bengaluru, London and New York. Leaks about  the devices have been circulating for months now and a lot of them suggest that that they will come with industry-changing technology. Read on to find out how to watch the livestream of the launch, expected prices of the devices and more.

OnePlus 7-series launch event livestream

As the company has scheduled simultaneous launches around the world the timings of the launch will be different. In Bengaluru, the OnePlus 7-series will be launching on May 14 at 08:15pm IST. While in London, it will be 4pm BST, May 14 and in New York, the event will start from 11am EDT, May 14.

In Bengaluru, the event will be hosted in the Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre. In London, the event will be hosted at Printworks, while in New York, it will take place at Pier 94.

Interested people can watch the Bengaluru’s OnePlus 7-series launch event livestream on OnePlus’s official India website along with OnePlus’s YouTube India page. Currently, the livestream link of the Bengaluru event is not available. But the livestream link of the London and New York events are available. Interested fans can visit the links to watch the livestream.

OnePlus 7 and the OnePlus 7 Pro price (expected)

Prior to the launch of these devices, there were leaks which revealed the prices of both the smartphones. The OnePlus 7 Pro with 6GB RAM/ 128GB storage is expected to be priced at Rs 49,999, while the 8GB RAM/ 256GB storage variant of the device will be priced at Rs 52,999. The top-end variant of the OnePlus 7 Pro with 12GB RAM/ 256GB storage will reportedly be priced at Rs 57,999.

Before the launch of the device, Amazon India has started taking pre-orders of the smartphone with Rs 1,000 booking price. Reliance Digital as well as Croma too have started the pre-bookings of the OnePlus 7-series with Rs 2,000 pre-booking charge. Pre-booked customers of the OnePlus 7 Pro will also be getting a 6-months free screen replacement worth Rs 15,000.

The OnePlus 7 on the other hand is expected to start from Rs 39,500 onwards. Reliance Jio has also partnered with OnePlus to offer the customers of OnePlus 7 and the OnePlus 7 Pro benefits worth Rs 9,300.

OnePlus 7 Pro specifications (expected)

The OnePlus 7 Pro will reportedly sport a 6.67-inch 90Hz refresh rate QHD+ display which has already received an A+ from DisplayMate. Its display will also support the HDR10+ display standards along with Netflix HDR streaming. There won’t be a notch on the display as the device will be holding a pop-up selfie camera. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 855 SoC paired with 6GB, 8GB and 12GB of RAM. OnePlus 7 Pro will be available in 128GB and 256GB storage options. But it will support the UFS 3.0 storage which the company has touted to be a first in the smartphone industry. The smartphone is expected to come with a 4,000mAh battery with 30W Warp charge support.

On the camera department, the OnePlus 7 Pro will be housing a triple-rear camera setup which will reportedly feature a 48MP main camera with an f/1.6 aperture and OIS. The secondary camera will be a 16MP wide-angle lens with an f/2.4 aperture paired with an 8MP sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. The rear camera of the OnePlus 7 Pro is expected to have the 3x optical zoom. While the front camera will have a 16MP selfie sensor with an f/2.0 aperture.

OnePlus 7 specifications (expected)

The OnePlus 7, on the other hand, will come with a 6.4-inch Full HD+ display with 60Hz refresh rate. It will also be powered by the Snapdragon 855 SoC and will pack a 3,700mAh battery with support of fast charging. Unlike the OnePlus 7 Pro, the OnePlus 7 will be holding a waterdrop notched display similar to the earlier 6T. The smartphone is expected to have a dual-SIM support and will run Android 9 Pie skinned with OxygenOS.

On the camera department, the smartphone will feature a dual-camera setup at the back. The main camera will reportedly be a 48MP sensor paired with an unknown sensor. On the front, it will house a waterdrop notched selfie camera.

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Samsung Galaxy M30, Galaxy M20 to go on sale in India today: Price and specifications

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Samsung Galaxy M30, Galaxy M20 to go on sale in India today: Price and specifications

Samsung Galaxy M30 and Galaxy M20 smartphones will be going on sale in India via Amazon India and Samsung Online Shop today. The company launched both Samsung Galaxy M30 and Galaxy M20 earlier this year and said that both the devices are targeted at millennials.

The smartphones are powered by Samsung’s own Exynos processors and house 5,000mAh batteries. Here’s a look at all the details about the sale of Samsung Galaxy M30 and Galaxy M20 in India today:

Samsung Galaxy M30, Galaxy M20 price in India

The 4GB RAM/64GB storage variant of Samsung Galaxy M30 costs Rs 14,990, while the 6GB RAM/128GB storage model costs Rs 17,990. The handset is available in Gradation Black and Gradation Blue colours.

Coming to Samsung Galaxy M20, its 3GB RAM/32GB storage variant is available for Rs 10,990, while its 4GB RAM/64GB storage model is priced at Rs 12,990. It is available in Charcoal Black and Ocean Blue colour options. Both the smartphones are set to go on sale via Amazon India and Samsung Online Shop at 12 pm IST

Samsung Galaxy M30 specifications

Samsung Galaxy M30 runs Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with the company’s own Experience v9.5 and features a 6.4-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-U display that has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. Powered by an octa-core Exynos 7904 processor, the smartphone comes with up to 6GB of RAM.

For imaging duties, Samsung Galaxy M30 has a triple rear camera setup that comprises of a 13MP primary RGB sensor, a 5MP depth sensor, and a 5MP ultra wide angle lens. There is a 16MP front-facing snapper that can be used for selfies and video calls. The device has 128GB of storage and can hold a microSD card of up to 512GB. The smartphone houses a 5,000mAh battery.

Samsung Galaxy M20 specifications

Samsung Galaxy M20 runs Android 8.1 Oreo with Samsung Experience 9.5 UX on top. It has a 6.3-inch full-HD+ Infinity-V display that has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. Powered by an Exynos 7904 SoC, the device comes with up to 4GB of RAM coupled with Mali-G71 MP2 GPU.

For imaging duties, there is a dual rear camera setup that comprises of a 13MP primary sensor and a 5MP ultra-wide sensor. There is also an 8MP sensor for selfies and video calls.

The handset has 64GB of onboard storage and can hold a microSD card of up to 512GB. It houses a 5,000mAh battery.

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How to turn on two-factor authentication for your Google account

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How to turn on two-factor authentication for your Google account

Using various online services definitely makes our life so much easier. Take Google as an example. What would we even do without it? But then, it also makes us vulnerable to various risks on the internet. It’s a popular saying that anything that is on the web is not safe. However, there are certain measures that you can take to add a layer of security on your accounts on various platforms. By doing this, you will be able to use the service and your data will remain secure at the same time.

Among the most basic things that you can do is keeping a strong password that has letters of both upper and lower cases, numbers and special characters. In addition to this, it is also often advised that having a unique password for all online services is better than having one password for all.

However, having just a strong password is not enough. Luckily, the option of two-factor authentication is gaining more and more popularity by the day. Once you enable it, you would receive a notification whenever someone (even you) try to log in to your account, particularly if it’s happening from a new, unknown device.

So, if someone tries to hack your account, you would be informed immediately and can then take corrective actions like changing passwords. Today, we’ll be telling you how you can turn on two-factor authentication for your Google account. Since having access to your Google account can give anyone access to your Photos, Drive, Gmail and other connected services like YouTube, there is actually a lot that you have on stake if it gets hacked.

Here’s how you can enable two-factor authentication on your Google account:

  • Head over to the main two-factor authentication landing page.
  • Click on ‘Get Started’. You will then be asked to log in.
  • Enter your details and your phone number.
  • You will then have to choose if you wish to receive verification codes via a text message or a phone call.
  • You would also be given the option of using prompts that enable you to click ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ whenever a login attempt occurs.
  • You can also choose to generate a security link.

In addition to this, we should add that Google gives its users the option of generating backup codes that can be used for offline access. You can generate up to ten at a given time and they can be used only once.

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OnePlus 7-series launch offers go live, sale to begin on May 19

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OnePlus 7-series launch offers go live, sale to begin on May 19

OnePlus is about to launch its OnePlus 7-series smartphones today at simultaneous events in India, the United States and Europe. OnePlus 7 and the OnePlus 7 Pro will be launched with a “Beyond Speed Offer” in India and the company has teamed up to offer benefits worth Rs 9,300. Reliance Jio is offering an instant cashback worth Rs 5,400 on the first recharge of Rs 299. Other than that, there will also be additional partner benefits worth Rs 3,900 for the customers who will be availing the new offer. All these offers will be made available for old as well as new Jio subscribers.

The offer is named the “Jio Beyond Speed Offer” and it will be offering an instant cashback of Rs 5,400. This offer can be availed by new as well as old customers of Reliance Jio, but they would have to recharge from Rs 299. The cashback will be made available in the form of 36 vouchers in the form of Rs 150 each in the MyJio app.

The OnePlus 7 and the OnePlus 7 Pro customers after getting the recharge with Rs 299 under the Jio Beyond Speed Offer, will be offered 3GB data for 28 days. Along with data, they will also be given unlimited voice calls, SMS along with access to all the Jio applications. These Jio applications include the Jio TV, Jio Cinema, Jio News etc.

The Reliance Jio users will also get additional partner benefits worth Rs 3,900. The Rs 3,900 benefits include a discount worth Rs 2,000 or 20% whichever is lower on purchases made through Zoomcar. It also includes Rs 1,550 discounts on flight tickets, hotel bookings along with 15% discounts on bus bookings. Additionally, there will also be Rs 350 discounts on minimum spends of Rs 1,699 through Chumbak.

The OnePlus 7 and the OnePlus 7 Plus will go on its global launch on May 14. The Chinese smartphone maker will be holding launch and press events in three countries simultaneously for the first time. The sale of the OnePlus 7 and the OnePlus 7 Plus will go live from May 19. And the Jio Beyond Speed Offer will be available to Jio subscribers, old and new.

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OnePlus 7 Pro to launch in India today: 10 things to know about the smartphone

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OnePlus 7 Pro to launch in India today: 10 things to know about the smartphone

Chinese smartphone brand OnePlus will be making its OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro handsets official today. Over the last few weeks, the company has shared a number of teasers about its flagship OnePlus 7 Pro smartphone that has revealed some bits of information about it. Here’s everything that we are expecting to see in the upcoming OnePlus 7 Pro smartphone:

Upgraded display

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oneplus 7 pro Image credit: Ishan Agarwal

OnePlus has made sure that we all know that the display of the upcoming OnePlus 7 Pro will be a major talking point. The company announced that the smartphone has been awarded the A+ quality rating by DisplayMate. OnePlus has claimed that the device’s display comes with a ‘Safety for Eyes’ certification from VDE Testing and Certification Institute. The smartphone maker has also partnered with Netflix to get the display certified for Netflix HDR content. According to reports, the smartphone’s display will come with a QHD+ resolution with a refresh rate of 90hz.

The most powerful processor

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Image courtesy: Sudhanshu Ambhore/ Twitter

OnePlus 7 Pro will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 SoC, which is currently the most powerful processor in the world. OnePlus has always used flagship processors from Qualcomm, so we aren’t expecting it to do anything different this time.

Triple camera setup on the back

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One of the OnePlus teasers has confirmed that the OnePlus 7 Pro smartphone will feature a triple rear camera setup. While the company still has to confirm the sensors that have been used, camera samples shared by the company indicate that it will come with a telephoto lens and a 3x optical zoom lens. Speculations suggest the presence of a 48MP primary camera, an 8MP telephoto lens and a 16MP wide-angle sensor.

A pop-up selfie camera

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Image courtesy: WinFuture

Triple rear cameras would not be the only thing to look forward to in OnePlus 7 Pro. This is because the device will reportedly come with a pop-up selfie camera module, which also means that it would have a full-screen display.

A faster UFS 3.0 storage

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The company has confirmed that the OnePlus 7 Pro smartphone will come with UFS 3.0 storage. This means that it will offer faster sequential read-write speeds, provide quicker app launch time, take lesser time to load games, etc. It is touted to be the first smartphone to come with UFS 3.0 storage.

Enhanced vibration motor

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OnePlus 7 Pro will come with a new vibration motor that is touted to be twice as strong as OnePlus 6T‘s. The users will also have the option of tweaking the vibration output and select between three levels of vibration intensity for the notifications that they get on their phone.

A bigger battery

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Image: Winfuture

OnePlus 7 Pro is tipped to house a 4,000mAh battery that will have support for 30W Warp Charge. However, it has already been confirmed that the device will not have support for wireless charging.

Stereo speakers

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While not much is known about the audio hardware of the smartphone, but a leak suggests that it will come with stereo speakers. However, it is not clear whether the handset will feature a mono-speaker or a dual stereo speaker hardware.

Some level of water resistance

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OnePlus recently shared a video that showed OnePlus 7 Pro being dropped in a bucket of water. Although the company did specify that the smartphone does not come with an IP rating, the teaser suggests some level of water resistance.

Expected pricing

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Ahead of the launch, the price of the handset has also been leaked. The 6GB RAM/128GB storage model of OnePlus 7 Pro is expected to be priced at Rs 49,999, while its 8GB RAM/256GB storage version will cost Rs 52,999. The OnePlus 7 Pro variant that will come with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage is expected to bear a price tag of Rs 57,999.

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