India has the highest data usage per smartphone in the world: Ericsson

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India has the highest data usage per smartphone in the world: Ericsson

India is one of the largest countries in terms of population. This also shows why it leads in terms of data usage. With the introduction of affordable data plans by a number of telecom operators, the monthly data consumption by the Indian youth has grown to 9.8GB as of the end of 2018. According to the recent report of Ericsson, this is the highest in the world. The report also mentioned that the monthly data usage per smartphone would grow at 11% to reach 18 GB by the year 2024.

The reports mentioned that the smartphone data traffic from India in a month was expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23% to 16 EB (exabytes) by 2024 from 4.6 EB in 2018. One of the major factors that fuel of this data traffic growth is the mobile video traffic. This shows that the Indian youth are spending a lot of time on streaming and sharing online videos via different platforms.

According to Nitin Bansal, the Head of Ericsson India and Head of Network Solutions, South East Asia, Oceania and India said, “The LTE will remain the most dominant access technology in the region up to 2024 even as 5G subscriptions are expected to grow during this period.”

The LTE (4G) network has evolved in India and it will keep on evolving and by the end of 2024, it is expected to represent about 82% of mobile subscriptions. In comparison, in 2018, the number was 38%, so there will be more than 50% increase in the time duration of 6 years. The LTE subscription in India is expected to grow at 17% CAGR from 450 million in 2018 to 1.16 billion in 2024.

Looking at the number of total mobile subscriptions in the world, there was around 7.9 billion of them in the first quarter of 2019. In the second quarter, another 44 million were added. But the number of mobile subscriptions in India declined by 14 million due to the minimum regular recharge amount introduction by large telecom operators.

The report further added that the number of smartphone subscriptions is estimated to reach around 7.2 billion in 2024. We should mention that at the end of 2018, there were 5.1 billion smartphone subscribers on a global level. In India, the smartphone subscriptions are estimated to reach 1.1 billion by 2024. The mobile subscriptions in 2018 in India was only 610 million and this is expected to grow to 1.25 billion by 2024.

Bansal said, “Based on the latest Consumer Lab study by Ericsson, we have found that Indian smartphone users are willing to pay more than 66 percent premium for 5G services. In fact, more than half of smartphone users in India expect their own provider to switch to 5G or will wait a maximum of six months before moving to another provider that does.”

Looking at the June 2019 edition of the Ericsson Mobility Report, 5G subscription should reach to around 1.9 billion subscriptions, while in November 2018, the forecast was 1.5 billion.

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Best engineering colleges in India for the year 2019

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Best engineering colleges in India for the year 2019

Every year, Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings shows which colleges and universities in the world are the most sought after. In this year’s list, fourteen Indian engineering colleges are present and this shows how prestigious they are. If you aspire to work with the likes of Google, Apple and Microsoft, then you should be aiming to study in one of these engineering colleges. Check out the list here:

IIT Bombay

IIT B

IIT Bombay is the top Indian engineering college on the list. In the current year, it is placed on the 152nd rank. We should mention that this is 10 places up as compared to the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings of last year.

IIT Delhi

IIT Delhi
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The next engineering college on the list is Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. It ranks 182nd on the list, which is actually ten places down from the last year’s list. In 2019’s list, IIT Delhi stood at 172nd position.

Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore

IISC

Not far behind is the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. In the current year, the engineering college stands at the 184th position on the QS World University Rankings. However, much like IIT Delhi, it has also slipped a few ranks. In 2019’s list, the college stood at the 170th position.

IIT Madras

IIT Madras

Moving on, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras has bagged the 271st position on the QS World University Rankings 2020. Last year, the engineering college stood at the 264th position.

IIT Kharagpur

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IIT Kharagpur is the next college on the list and it holds the 281st rank on the QS World University Rankings list for 2020. The college has come up a few places, as last year, it stood on 295th position.

IIT Kanpur

IIT Kanpur

If you compare the current list to last year’s list, you will see that IIT Kanpur and IIT Kharagpur have actually switched places. IIT Kanpur was the fifth Indian engineering college on the list last year when it stood on the 283rd position. This year, it has bagged the 291st place.

IIT Roorkee

IIT Roorkee

Moving on, IIT Roorkee is the next Indian engineering college on the list. It stands at 383rd position this year, which is slightly lower than the rank it had last year – 381.

University of Delhi

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The University of Delhi is also very renowned for its Engineering school. The college has moved up a lot of places in the QS World University Rankings list. This year, it stands at 474th position, whereas last year, it stood at 487th.

IIT Guwahati

IIT Guwahati

Another IIT on the list, the Guwahati branch of the college stands on 491th position in the QS World University Rankings list. We should mention that last year, the college stood at 472nd position.

Others

Engineering

OP Jindal Global University is a new entrant to the list QS World University Rankings list and it joins Banaras Hindu University, University of Calcutta, University of Mumbai and Savitribai Phule Pune University in the 801-1000 bracket.

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YouTube is testing to hide the comments section in India: Report

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YouTube is testing to hide the comments section in India: Report

YouTube has reportedly been testing to hide the comments section on its Android app. Earlier the comments section was accessible by scrolling down the page, but now it has been hidden behind the comment button that has been placed just below the video.

Till now, we could see the comments on YouTube below the videos. While on desktop, they were right below the videos, on the Android mobile app, one had to scroll down past the recommended videos to see them. Now, according to a report by XDA Developers, the company is adding a dedicated comments button to access them. It will be placed along with Dislike and Share buttons below the video. On pressing it, the comments that users have made on the video will open up. There will also be a separate button to close the window.

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We should mention that the purpose of the comments section is where users can write opinions, give feedback, share some additional information and have intelligent discussion or debates. Comments usually prove to be an important technique by the creators to connect with the followers. But then, they are also at times used for online bullying and hate speech by people.

Sometimes, even if the videos uploaded by content creators are positive and not even remotely controversial, the comments below them can be hateful. Users also start bullying each other on the platform if they disagree on something. This may be the reason why YouTube decided to hide them. In the past, the company has faced a lot of criticism for this.

Everyday people on the internet face trolling and cyberbullying across various platforms. This can lead to mental stress and some extreme cases have also seen people dealing with depression or suicidal thoughts. This serious problem is not limited to YouTube, other social networking sites like Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram are also dealing with it. According to News18, till now WhatsApp bullying and fake news have led to 36 deaths in India so far and in some cases, even incited violence and abusive behavior.

In the past various social media platforms have been pressurized by governments and interest groups from across the globe to combat online bullying.

The Indian Government and the interest groups have also told social media platforms to make changes to curb this problem. Considering this, now YouTube has decided to hide the comment section that was earlier placed just below the video section. Sometimes, even the content on the platform shown to controversial and extremist in nature which ultimately incites violence.

This big move by YouTube hiding the comment section on the platform is primarily happening in India, as according to the report, other regions have not reported it yet. Till now, the button has only been seen on YouTube’s Android app and there is no word on if and when it will come to iOS and desktop.

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[Video] Motorola One Vision Unboxing, First Impressions and Camera Shots

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[Video] Motorola One Vision Unboxing, First Impressions and Camera Shots

Check out the Motorola One Vision unboxing to know detailed tech specs, features and design aspect about the smartphone.

Motorola One Vision smartphone is now available in India in just one variation that comes with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The smartphone is priced at Rs 19,999. At this price, it competes with the Samsung Galaxy M40, Samsung Galaxy A50 and Realme 3 Pro.

The smartphone is exclusively available via Flipkart in Bronze Gradient and the Sapphire Gradient finishes.

Motorola One Vision technical specifications:

OS Android 9.0 (Pie); Android One
Chipset Exynos 9609
CPU Octa-core 2.2 GHz
GPU Mali-G72 MP3
Display Size 6.3-inches (82.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Display Resolution 1,080 x 2,520 pixels, 21:9 ratio (432 ppi density)

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Dark mode for Poco F1 “isn’t too far away”: Alvin Tse

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Dark mode for Poco F1 “isn’t too far away”: Alvin Tse

Xiaomi launched the Poco F1 last year in August in India and it was the first smartphone under its sub-brand Poco. When launched, the smartphone ran Android 8.1 Oreo that was later updated to Android 9 Pie skinned with MIUI 10. Now, the Poco F1 is getting the much-awaited dark mode with the new MIUI 11.

The news was revealed by the PocoPhone Global Head Alvin Tse. Currently, the dark mode is available only in certain Xiaomi smartphones like the Redmi Note 7 that come with the stable version of MIUI. However, the company is already testing dark mode for all the Xiaomi smartphones in its MIUI 10 beta version. So, there is a chance that the dark mode will be coming to all the major devices of the company once the MIUI 10 stable version is released.

But Alvin Tse didn’t announce the time frame when the company will be releasing its MIUI 11. He only said that it “isn’t too far away”. It should also be noted that Google is bringing its newest Android Q update in 2019 that will come with a system-wide dark mode. Earlier this month, we learned that the Poco F1 will be getting the Android Q update. So, even though MIUI 11 didn’t bring the dark mode to the Poco F1, Android Q would have. But still, it remains to be seen if the Poco F1 will be getting the dark mode with the MIUI 11 first or the Android Q.

Alvin Tse replying to a user’s question about the new dark mode on Twitter said that “MIUI 11 will have dark mode”. He also explained why it was taking so long for the Poco F1 to receive the dark mode when the other Xiaomi smartphones had already gotten the new dark mode in beta and stable versions as well.

He said, “RN7 Pro [Redmi Note 7 Pro] is testing out dark mode first as they have a much bigger user base. Once dark mode stabilizes, it’ll be ported to MIUI 11 which isn’t too far away.” But other than that, he did not share the date of the new MIUI 11 roll out so for the time being, the users of Poco F1 will have to wait for the new update.

We should mention that although Poco F1 packed the Snapdragon 845 SoC and was priced in the mid-range segment in India, it is not known to have done too well. Xiaomi has created a niche for itself in the budget segment and its devices do the best when they are priced in that range.

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Compare: Motorola One Vision and Samsung Galaxy M40

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Compare: Motorola One Vision and Samsung Galaxy M40

Motorola today launched its new smartphone – the Motorola One Vision – in India that is priced at Rs 19,999. The smartphone comes with a 48MP primary sensor and it has a hole-punch display cutout to house the selfie camera. Interesting, the price of the Motorola One Vision is almost the same as the cost of Samsung’s new Galaxy M40 that was launched earlier this month. Here, we compare Motorola One Vision and Samsung Galaxy M40 so that you can decide which one is a better buy:

Display

Motorola One Vision: 6.3-inch Full HD+ (1080 x 2520 pixels) with an aspect ratio of 21:9

Samsung Galaxy M40: 6.3-inch Full HD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels) Infinity-O display with Gorilla Glass 3

Even though both the smartphones come with a similar screen size, the resolution offered by the two is different. We would suggest you to go for Samsung as its display comes with a better resolution.

Processor

Motorola One Vision: Samsung Exynos 9609 SoC

Samsung Galaxy M40:  Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 675 SoC

The processor that has been used in Samsung Galaxy M40 is from Qualcomm, that is known to be a leader in terms of making SoCs. Here also, we would suggest you to go for Galaxy M40.

Rear camera(s)

Motorola One Vision: Dual rear camera setup with a 48MP primary sensor with OIS + a 5MP secondary lens.

Samsung Galaxy M40: Triple-rear camera setup with a 32MP main sensor + an 8MP ultra-wide-lens + a 5MP depth sensor.

In terms of camera, the Motorola One Vision offers a dual lens setup with 48MP sensor as its main camera whereas Samsung Galaxy M40 has a 32MP main sensor. However, Galaxy M40 holds one extra camera than the Motorola’s smartphone. Here, we would suggest you to pick the Motorola One Vision as a 48MP primary camera is better than three lenses.

Selfie camera

Motorola One Vision: 25MP front camera

Samsung Galaxy M40:  16MP front camera

In terms of the selfie camera, the Motorola One Vision wins with its larger 25MP camera size than the 16MP offered in the Galaxy M40.

RAM and storage

Motorola One Vision: 4GB RAM/ 128GB storage

Samsung Galaxy M40:  6GB RAM/ 128GB storage

Here as well, the Galaxy M40 is the clear winner as it offers a larger RAM capacity. But both the smartphones offer similar internal storage.

Support for microSD card

Motorola One Vision: Yes, up to 512GB

Samsung Galaxy M40:  Yes, up to 512GB

Here, both the smartphones tie as they both offer the same microSD card storage capacity of 512GB.

Battery

Motorola One Vision: 3,500mAh battery

Samsung Galaxy M40:  3,500mAh battery

In terms of battery, both the newly launched smartphones tie as they offer the same capacity battery.

Operating system

Motorola One Vision: Android 9 Pie

Samsung Galaxy M40: Android 9 Pie skinned with One UI

We would pick the Motorola One Vision when it comes to the operating system as it is a part of Google’s Android One programme. This means a bloatware free experience and timely Android and security updates.

Starting Price

Motorola One Vision: Rs 19,999 for the 4GB RAM/ 128GB storage variant

Samsung Galaxy M40:  Rs 19,990 for the 6GB RAM/ 128GB storage variant

The pricing of both the smartphones is almost the same. However, which among the two is better solely depends on what you prefer. If you want a better display, powerful processor and more RAM, pick the Samsung offering. However, if you like the stock Android experience and fancy better cameras, Motorola should be your pick.

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Motorola One Vision with 48MP primary sensor, Android Pie launched in India: Price and specifications

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Motorola One Vision with 48MP primary sensor, Android Pie launched in India: Price and specifications

Lenovo-owned smartphone brand Motorola has today launched its One Vision handset in India. The device is the first ever by the company to come with a hole-punch display cutout that houses the selfie camera of the smartphone. With this, Motorola One Vision comes with a 21:9 CinemaVision display and offers a full-screen experience to the user.

Prior to being launched in India, the Motorola One Vision handset has been unveiled in Brazil last month and ever since then, it has gone on sale in other countries too. While we already knew about the specifications of the smartphone, today, Motorola has also announced the price and availability of the One Vision device in India. Here’s a look at all the details of the device that you should know about:

Motorola One Vision price in India

Motorola One Vision smartphone is available in only one variant in India that comes with up to 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The smartphone is priced at Rs 19,999. At this price, it competes directly with the likes of the recently launched Samsung Galaxy M40.  Samsung Galaxy A50 and Realme 3 Pro will also give a fair competition to the handset

The smartphone is exclusively available via Flipkart in Bronze Gradient and the Sapphire Gradient finishes.

Motorola One Vision specifications

Motorola One Vision runs Android 9.0 Pie and sports a 6.3-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2520 pixels) that has an aspect ratio of 21:9. We should mention that the smartphone is a part of Google’s Android One programme, so it will be receiving timely Android and security updates.

This also means that it offers a bloatware-free experience. Powered by 2.2GHz octa-core Samsung Exynos 9609 SoC, Motorola One Vision comes with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. For more storage, users can install a microSD card of up to 512GB. However, for that, they would have to remove their secondary SIM card, if they have one.

For imaging duties, the handset houses a dual rear camera setup that comes with a 48MP primary sensor with optical image stabilization and a 5MP secondary lens. The smartphone also sports a 25MP front-facing snapper that can be used to click selfies and make video calls.

The handset is backed by a 3,500mAh battery that has support for TurboPower fast charging and for connectivity, it comes with 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, USB Type-C, NFC, GPS, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

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Amazon Kindle Oasis with adjustable colour temperature launched in India: Price and features

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Amazon Kindle Oasis with adjustable colour temperature launched in India: Price and features

Amazon has upgraded its Kindle Oasis with a new model that comes with a number of features the old version didn’t have. Amazon Kindle Oasis is the upgraded version of the 2017 model of the tablet. Out of all the features, the most notable feature the upgraded Kindle Oasis has is the ability to adjust the colour of the front light. This enables the users to customise the colour temperature and adjust the colour tone from cool to warm. The colour temperature can be chosen as per the reading comfort and the requirements of the user. Users have the ability to choose a cooler tone for day time reading and a warmer tone for night time reading. In addition to this, the new Kindle Oasis comes with an ergonomic design that, according to the company, makes the one-hand usage better for the user.

The new Amazon Kindle Oasis also comes with dedicated page turn buttons along with the newest e-ink display technology is said to offer faster page turns.

Amazon Kindle Oasis price and launch offers

The upgraded Amazon Kindle Oasis is available for pre-order on Amazon India at a price of Rs 21,999 for the 8GB variant. The 32GB variant of the device costs Rs 24,999. It comes in two colour options – Champagne Gold and Graphite.

Amazon will start shipping the new model of Kindle Oasis starting August 19. The customers who purchase the Kindle Oasis will get three months of Kindle Unlimited at Rs 2. All the customers who pre-book will be getting a 100% discount on the purchase of any one e-book worth Rs 500.

Amazon Kindle Oasis specifications and features

Amazon Kindle Oasis comes with a 7-inch display with 300ppi pixel density. Unlike the previous version, the new Kindle Oasis comes with a colour adjustable front light. As the name suggests, this can be used to adjust the lighting of the device according to the comfort of the user. It comes with 25 LED lights that can be used by the user to customize the colour tone of the Kindle Oasis, and using these one can easily change from warm to cool colour temperature. There is also an option to schedule the screen warmth so that the colour tone would automatically be updated as it reaches the scheduled time set by the user.

Other than the features mentioned above, the Kindle Oasis’s front light is also adaptive. So, it can automatically adjust the brightness of the screen according to the lighting conditions. As mentioned previously, the new Kindle Oasis comes with next-generation e-ink technology that is touted to offer a faster page-turning experience to the user.

The new Amazon Kindle Oasis also has the IPX8-rated build that gives it protection against water damage for up to two metres for up to 60 minutes. According to Amazon, the Kindle Oasis is able to withstand accidental splashes and drops without getting damaged. Even though the build of the Kindle Oasis is thin with an ergonomic design it comes with a battery which can last for weeks on a single charge.

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Huawei Mate X’s successor to sport a dual-foldable screen

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Huawei Mate X’s successor to sport a dual-foldable screen

Huawei had announced its first foldable smartphone – the Mate X –  at the MWC 2019. Recently, the company also delayed releasing its handset to the masses after taking a lesson out of what happened with Samsung Galaxy Fold.  Surprisingly, a report has surfaced online that suggests that Huawei is working on a successor to the Mate X and the upcoming device might be a dual foldable smartphone. A new patent of the Huawei Mate X successor suggests that it will come with a double hinge design that will allow it to be folded twice. The company may also bring multiple configurations of this handset including a widescreen tablet style smartphone with double display handheld design and a device with stand-like design.

According to a report by LetsGoDigital, the front side of the screen of the Huawei Mate X2 would come with cameras, sensors and a home button. But when it is completely folded, the Huawei Mate X2 will become like any other regular smartphone. Unlike Samsung’s Galaxy Fold, the Huawei Mate X2 come with an outward foldable screen.

The flexible display of the Huawei Mate X2 will be held by magnets and when unfolded, the device will become of the size of a large tablet with an all-screen design. Since it will can be folded twice, one fold of the smartphone can be used as a desk-stand mode. When only one side of the screen is folded, the interface of the smartphone will adjust accordingly. Currently, Huawei hasn’t said anything about the smartphone as it is too soon, considering that Mate X’s launch has been delayed.

Earlier, we saw that Samsung recalled its batch of Galaxy Fold handsets and delayed their release for a later date this year. Following the suit, Huawei too has delayed its foldable smartphone. But there are reports that the handset will be launched in the market in September 2019.

Major smartphone companies are coming up with their own versions and patents of foldable smartphones. But then, it is still doubtful if the foldable smartphone will be as mainstream as regular handset, but it would surely bring a new innovation and technology to the world.

Coming to the specification of the Huawei Mate X, it sports a 6.6-inch AMOLED display on the front and a 6.38-inch screen on the back. It is powered by HiSilicon Kirin 980 SoC paired with Mali-G76MP10 GPU. The Huawei Mate X packs 8GB of RAM paired with 512GB of internal storage. The foldable smartphone runs Android 9 Pie skinned with EMUI 9.1.1 and packs a large 4,500mAh battery with Super Charge support.

On the imaging front, the Huawei Mate X features a triple-rear camera setup comprising of a 40MP main camera paired with a 16MP sensor paired with an 8MP camera. The Huawei Mate X also comes with 5G connectivity and it has a Balong 5000 5G chipset that is capable of supporting 2G, 3G, and 4G.

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Huawei P30 Pro starts receiving the latest EMUI update: Here’s what is new

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Huawei P30 Pro starts receiving the latest EMUI update: Here’s what is new

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Huawei unveiled its flagship P30 Pro in April this year. The smartphone made headlines for its camera capabilities and its 50X digital zoom. Even after launching it, the company is ensuring that it keeps on issuing updates to make the device better. In fact, now the EMUI 9.1.0.178 update has started rolling out to the Huawei P30 Pro. The update gets a number of improvements to the device including DC dimming and camera enhancements. It has also fixed the abnormal display of videos and added a new feature to add another face for facial recognition.

The new update was first reported by XDA developers and they have shared the entire changelog for Huawei P30 Pro. With the new DC dimming feature, the smartphone’s screen will cause less strain to the user’s eyes at night.

The new update also brings support for the device’s ultra-low latency Bluetooth. This feature improves the quality of sound and reduces the time the device takes to sync audio to your connected headphones and speakers. Earlier the smartphone’s front camera was facing a problem of abnormal display of recorded video. With the update, this problem has also been fixed.

As mentioned earlier, the latest update improves the photo quality of the camera and makes colours appear more natural and authentic. The firmware also fixes the problem of fingerprint authentication. The device now gets an ability to recognize more than one face to unlock the device. The new update also allows messages and notifications to display on a locked screen with live wallpaper. Huawei P30 Pro is also getting the May 2019 Security patch that will enhance the security.

If you have not been notified about the update, you can go to Settings> System>software update on your Huawei P30 Pro to install the update manually.

To recall, Huawei P30 Pro was launched in April in India and it comes with powerful specifications and features. The smartphone sports a triple camera setup on the back that consists of a 48-megapixel primary sensor with OIS and f/1.6 aperture, a 20MP wide-angle sensor with an f/2.2 aperture and OIS, an 8MP camera that is equipped with a periscope style zoom system and a ToF sensor that supports for HDR+ mode, 5X optical zoom, 10X hybrid zoom and 50X digital zoom. On the front, features a 32-megapixel sensor for selfies and video calls.

The said device is powered by Huawei’s Kirin 980 SoC and comes with 8GB of RAM. It is available in three storage variants – 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB. Huawei P30 Pro runs Android 9.0 skinned with the company’s own EMUI 9.1 and features a 6.47-inch full-HD+ (1080×2340 pixels) OLED display with curved edges and a waterdrop-shaped notch.  The smartphone houses a massive 4200mAh battery that supports reverse wireless charging and supports Qi wireless charging.

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Apple to move manufacturing out of China, India being considered as the next hub: Report

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Apple to move manufacturing out of China, India being considered as the next hub: Report

Cupertino-based technology giant Apple is reportedly planning to move around 15-30% of its hardware manufacturing out of China. According to a recent report that has surfaced online, the company has a growing team that is specifically looking at moving production. Apple has also asked its key manufacturing partners like Foxconn, Pegatron, and Wistron to evaluate the options that are available.

The report, which first surfaced on Nikkei, says that the reason behind the change is the ongoing trade war between the United States and China. We should mention that the tensions would get more intense by the end of this month when a 25% tariffs will be introduced on smartphones, laptops and tablets. But then, regardless of which way the dispute goes, Apple is reportedly certain about shifting the production.

Speaking on the matter, an Apple supplier told Nikkei, “A lower birthrate, higher labor costs and the risk of overly centralizing its production in one country. These adverse factors are not going anywhere… with or without the final round of the $300 billion tariff.”

It is worth noticing that US President Donald Trump has repeatedly mentioned that Apple was open to the idea of getting its production from China to the United States. However, it is also being speculated that the company will be shifting its production to countries in South East Asia. India and Vietnam have a very good chance of becoming the next manufacturing hub for the company.

The Cupertino-based technology giant has already been producing lower-cost iPhones in India and it has already been considering to get the production of higher models too because the tariffs on imported smartphones in the country are very high. In fact, Apple’s sales faced a major fall in the because the prices of iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR are too high because of the import duty that was levied on them.

Recently, even Foxconn said that it has the capacity of moving the production of US iPhones out of China if it is required to do so. Another thing that is worth mentioning is that apart from Vietnam and India, other countries being considered for iPhone manufacturing are Mexico, Indonesia, and Malaysia.

According to an Apple supplier who spoke to Nikkei, shifting the entire ecosystem of production out of China will be a “painful and difficult process.” China has a huge workforce of skilled workers and its infrastructure is not prone to problems like power cuts. The process to move production will be a slow one and it will at least take 18 months, if not more to do it.

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Netflix works the best on these 22 TVs: Here’s a look at the list

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Netflix works the best on these 22 TVs: Here’s a look at the list

Netflix is one among the most popular video streaming platform today and its vast library of content manages to attract new users by the day. Another key reason why it is so popular is that it can be watched across multiple devices including TVs, PCs, tablets, laptops, and even on smartphones. However, most people enjoy watching their favourite content on big-screens and preferably at their own homes. This may be the reason why so many people stay glued to their TVs in their living room watching shows on Netflix. Now, catering to this audience, the company has today released a list of ‘Netflix Recommended TVs’. As the name suggests, this is basically a list of televisions that the company recommends for the best possible viewing experience.

According to Netflix, a TV has to fulfill seven of its criteria to be in its recommended list. The criteria include:

  1. The TV should be able to power on instantly.
  2. It should be able to remember where the subscriber had last left off.
  3. The TV should launch the app quickly
  4. There should also be a Netflix button on the TV’s remote control
  5. The TV should have a UI from which the user can easily access Netflix icon.
  6. The TV should also have the latest version of the app and a high-resolution Netflix interface.
  7. The TV should have the ‘Always Fresh’ feature that updates the Netflix app in the background of that new content can be seen on the app’s home page.

Now, let’s finally talk about the list of televisions that have received the Netflix Recommended TV badge. The list includes three main TV brands – Sony, Samsung and Panasonic. Take a look:

  • Sony Bravia A9G
  • Sony Bravia X9500G
  • Sony Bravia X9507G
  • Sony Bravia X8550G
  • Sony Bravia X8500G
  • Sony Bravia X8507G
  • Sony Bravia X8577G
  • Panasonic GX900
  • Panasonic GX800
  • Panasonic GX750
  • Panasonic GX740
  • Panasonic GX700
  • Samsung Q900R
  • Samsung Q90R
  • Samsung Q80R
  • Samsung Q75R
  • Samsung Q70R
  • Samsung Q60R
  • The Frame (2019)
  • Samsung RU8000

It should be noted that the list of TVs released by Netflix is a global list. The list includes certain TVs which are available in India but some of them have not been launched in the country yet.

The streaming service states that, if the TV has the “Netflix Recommended TV” logo on it then it means that the device has passed certain testing to make sure that it offers great performance to the users and is easy to access the app along with other services.

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Motorola One Vision set to launch in India today: Live-stream details, expected price and specifications

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Motorola One Vision set to launch in India today: Live-stream details, expected price and specifications

Motorola One Vision smartphone is all set to launch in India today. The handset will be unveiled at an event in New Delhi that is scheduled to begin at 12 pm IST. The device is the first ever by the company to come with a hole-punch display cutout to house the selfie camera. Since the smartphone‘s front camera is embedded in its display itself, it offers a full-screen experience to users with its 21:9 CinemaVision display.

We should mention that Motorola One Vision was launched in Brazil last month and ever since then, it has gone on sale in various parts of the world. We already know about the specifications of the smartphone, but the new announcements at today’s event will be about the price in India and availability. Read on to get all the launch details of Motorola One Vision:

Motorola One Vision launch and live stream details

The company will be live-streaming the launch event of Motorola One Vision on Flipkart as well as on YouTube. The event will begin at 12 pm IST and we have also embedded the live-stream video of the launch here, so you can also come on this page to watch it.

Motorola One Vision price (expected)

Motorola One Vision has already gone on sale in Brazil, Thailand and Saudi Arabia. While in Brazil, the handset is priced at BRL 1,999, (approximately Rs 35,800), the global variant costs EUR 299 (approximately Rs 23,500). In India, the pricing of the device is expected to be close to its global cost.

Motorola One Vision has been launched in Brown and Sapphire Blue and in India, it will be available exclusively via Flipkart.

Motorola One Vision specifications

Motorola One Vision smartphone runs Android 9.0 Pie and it features a 6.3-inch full-HD+ display that has an aspect ratio of 21:9. It is worth mentioning that the handset is a part of Google’s Android One programme, which means that it will receive timely updates and offer a bloatware-free experience. Powered by 2.2GHz octa-core Samsung Exynos 9609 SoC, the device comes with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It can also hold a microSD card of up to 512GB.

On the imaging front, the handset houses a dual rear camera setup that comprises of a 48MP primary sensor and a 5MP secondary lens. For selfies and video calls, there is a 25MP front-facing snapper. The device packs a 3,500mAh battery that has support for TurboPower fast charging and its connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, USB Type-C, NFC, GPS, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

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Samsung Galaxy M40 to go on sale in India today: Key details

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Samsung Galaxy M40 to go on sale in India today: Key details

Samsung Galaxy M40 is all set to go on its second sale in India today. The smartphone is the latest in Samsung’s Galaxy M series and was launched earlier this month. The first sale of the handset was also held this week. The key highlights of the device include its triple rear camera setup, a hole-punch display cutout that houses the front-facing snapper and its Full HD+ display.

Samsung Galaxy M40 is priced in a very competitive segment and it competes with the likes of Redmi Note 7 Pro and Realme 3 Pro. Even the company’s own Samsung Galaxy A50 gives it a competition. Here’s a look at the sale details, pricing and specifications of the smartphone:

Samsung Galaxy M40 price in India and sale details

Samsung Galaxy M40 is available only in one variant in India that comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage and is priced at Rs 19,990. The handset will go on sale via Amazon India and Samsung Online Store at 12 pm (noon) IST. It will be available in Midnight Blue and Seawater Blue gradient colour variants.

As a part of launch offers, customers can get double data benefits with Rs 198 and Rs 299 prepaid plans of Reliance Jio, a cashback worth Rs 3,750 on a recharge of Rs 255 for Vodafone and Idea subscribers. Airtel is offering 100% additional data for 10 months on a recharge of Rs 249.

Samsung Galaxy M40 specifications

Coming to the specifications, Samsung Galaxy M40 comes with a 6.3-inch Full HD+ Infinity-O display and it is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 675 SoC clubbed with Adreno 612 GPU. The device offers 6GB of RAM and comes with 128GB of internal storage. For more storage, users can install a microSD card of up to 512GB.

Samsung Galaxy 40 runs Android 9.0 Pie with the company’s own OneUI baked on top and packs a 3,500mAh battery that supports 15W fast charging. On the imaging front, Samsung’s new offering has a triple rear camera setup that comprises of a 32MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor and a 5MP depth sensor. For selfies and video calls, there is a 16MP lens that is placed inside the punch-hole setup.

We should also mention that the handset comes with ‘Screen Sound technology’. With this, the smartphone does not require an earpiece to create sound and it instead relies on the vibrations of the display.

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Asus ROG Phone 2 to launch on July 23: Report

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Asus ROG Phone 2 to launch on July 23: Report

After making an impact on the mobile gaming world with its ROG Phone, Asus is bringing the successor to the popular smartphone. Dubbed Asus ROG Phone 2, the smartphone is being launched in partnership with Tencent. According to a new development, the Taiwanese company many have plans to launch its ROG Phone 2 on July 23 at an event in Beijing, China. The company may also unveil two variants of the Asus ROG Phone 2.

Prior to this, it has been reported that the company has partnered with Tencent for bringing exclusive content and games for its upcoming ROG Phone 2. Another report suggested that the smartphone will be getting a 120Hz display that is higher refresh rate than the 90HZ of the ROG Phone.

According to a report by Taiwan’s Digitimes, the release date of the Asus ROG Phone 2 will be July 23. The report further claims that after making its debut, the Asus ROG Phone 2 will also be showcased to 400,000 e-sports players in China Digital Entertainment Expo and Conference that is also known as Chinajoy 2019. The ChinaJoy 2019 event is scheduled to take place between August 2 and August 5 in Shanghai. Considering the dates, it seems like the handset will be released somewhere around July itself.

As mentioned above, the Asus ROG Phone 2 will come in two variants, and it will reportedly have a starting price of CNY 4,399 (approximately Rs 44,400). However, till now, the major specifications of the device are currently unknown.

But then, Asus had revealed through a post on Weibo about the 120Hz display of the ROG Phone 2. It also claimed that the display is ideal for Under the One game. Even earlier, the Taiwanese company had hinted at the July launch of its next iteration of the Asus ROG Phone when it partnered with Tencent Games earlier this month.

Talking about the Asus ROG Phone, it was launched globally in June 2018, but it was launched in India in November 2018. The gaming smartphone packed powerful and gaming-centric specifications as it was powered by an overclocked version of the Snapdragon 845 SoC.

So, there is a possibility that the Asus ROG Phone 2 will be powered by an over-clocked version of the Snapdragon 855 SoC. When launched, it will compete with Black Shark 2, Razer Phone 2 and Nubia Red Magic 3.

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OnePlus will be adding these features to future OxygenOS updates

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OnePlus will be adding these features to future OxygenOS updates

Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus launched its latest flagship handsets and saw a lot of success with them. The OnePlus 7 Pro and OnePlus 7 have garnered a lot of appreciation for providing powerful specifications and premium features. However, if we speak of the more premium offering – OnePlus 7 Pro – has also got criticism because its camera results were not as good in spite of the fact that it packed very good hardware.

However, the company received feedback from its users and provided updates to the camera better. Reports suggest that the quality of the photographs taken have improved after the handset received the update. Now, the company has started sharing feedback that it has received from its users regarding various features. It has also shared various improvements that it plans to get to OxygenOS. Take a look:

Q: Will OnePlus 7 Pro support horizon light customization?

A: We understand users’ pain point of not having a notification light on their devices. We are looking into this, as well other alternatives to implement AOD in a battery-friendly way.

Q: Is it possible to implement folders in the app drawer?

A: We know that this is a way to find apps fast and efficiently. We are looking into this.

Q: Will the OnePlus 7 Pro support video recording using the ultra-wide camera?

A: This feature request has already been approved and is currently under development. We know how anxious you are for this feature and we hear you.

Q: Will Oxygen OS support adaptive icons using the OnePlus launcher?

A: We are working on it.

Q: Will OnePlus add a step counter in a future update?

A: We will merge this feature into the routine of OnePlus Shelf development to bring this functionality to you without adding any bloatware to the system.

Q: Will it be possible to see more apps when accessing the recent apps menu?

A: This feature request is approved and under development.

Q: Why does the background application pause while using quick reply in the landscape?

A: We are working on a new way to improve users’ experience

Q: Will you add a charging sound effect?

A: This feature request is approved and under development.

Q: Will it be possible to customize the duration of zen mode?

A: Yes, we are working on it.

Q: Will it be possible to block messages by specific keyword?

A: Currently the function is under closed beta testing. We will release it soon if there are no major issues.

Q: Will it support blocking calls in phone settings?

A: This function is already being tested in the open beta program. Please be patient.

Q: Will digital wellbeing be supported on OnePlus devices?

A: Currently this function is in OnePlus 5/5T/6/6T’s open beta program.

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We should mention that OxygenOS has the OnePlus Launcher as the primary way to launch apps. A number of users have now become accustomed to the launcher’s functionalities. While features like adaptive icon support are already being developed, there are others like app drawer folders that are speculated to be added too.

Other features that are being developed for OxygenOS include call blocking, Digital Wellbeing, blocking SMS with keywords, displaying more apps in Recents and change in duration of Zen Mode. The company will also be getting the support for video recording on the ultra-wide camera sensor. OnePlus is also looking for options to get the Horizon Light feature and alternatives like Always-On Display.

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Compare: Asus 6Z and OnePlus 7

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Compare: Asus 6Z and OnePlus 7

Taiwanese technology company Asus has today launched its 6Z smartphone in India. The key highlight of the Asus 6Z smartphone is its rotating camera module that enables the user to click photos using the primary cameras of the handset. Since the device has a 48MP primary camera, this makes it all the more better because who wouldn’t like to click selfies using a sensor with that kind of resolution. Other than this, the handset is powered by the most powerful processor in the world – Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC – and that means that the performance of the smartphone is extremely smooth. With such powerful specifications and a starting price that is less than Rs 35,000, the device gives a direct competition to OnePlus 7. It also inevitable competes with Samsung Galaxy A80, that also comes with a rotatable camera setup, however, that has not been launched in India so we don’t know about its pricing yet. Here, we compare the recently launched Asus 6Z and OnePlus 7 smartphones. Read our comparison between the two to decide which among the two is a better buy for you.

Display

Asus 6Z: 6.4-inch full-HD+ IPS display with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9.

OnePlus 7: 6.41-inch Optic AMOLED screen protected with Gorilla Glass 6

Processor

Asus 6Z: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC

OnePlus 7: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC

Rear camera

Asus 6Z: 48MP primary sensor with an f/1.79 aperture + 13MP ultra-wide-angle sensor (Rotating camera module).

OnePlus 7: Dual rear camera setup with a 48MP primary sensor that has an f/1.6 aperture and a 5MP lens with an f/2.4 aperture.

Selfie camera

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

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

RAM and storage

Asus 6Z: 6GB RAM/64GB storage, 6GB RAM/128GB storage and the 8GB RAM/256GB storage.

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

Support for microSD card

Asus 6Z: Up to 2TB.

OnePlus 7: No

Battery

Asus 6Z: 5,000mAh battery with Quick Charge 4.0 support.

OnePlus 7: 3,700mAh battery

Operating system

Asus 6Z: Android 9.0 Pie with Asus’ own Zen UI 6.

OnePlus 7: Android 9 Pie skinned with OxygenOS

Starting Price

Asus 6Z: Rs 31,999

OnePlus 7: Rs 32,999

Conclusion: While the two smartphones are almost the same in terms of specifications and pricing, Asus 6Z handset actually surpasses OnePlus 7 in a few aspects. These include its selfie cameras and the battery life of the handset.

However, on the other hand, OnePlus has a clear UI than Asus and its screen is Optic AMOLED, which will prove to be better than the latter’s Full HD+ display. The price of the two smartphones is also almost the same. We have told you which one is better in which aspects, so it’s really about what you prefer to have in a device when it comes to these two.

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Redmi K20 Pro, Redmi K20 India launch four weeks away, company teases

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Redmi K20 Pro, Redmi K20 India launch four weeks away, company teases

Last month, Xiaomi launched its Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 in China. Since then, the company has been teasing the devices’ launch in India and has even called the Redmi K20 Pro as the “world’s fastest phone”. Yesterday, we had reported that we learned from some industry insiders that the company will launch the two smartphones in India on July 18. Today, Xiaomi India Managing Director Manu Kumar Jain has revealed via a tweet that Redmi K20 and Redmi Pro will launch in four weeks.

He wrote, “One step at a time, one punch at a time, and one round at a time. Let’s do it, guys. Let’s show them how it’s done. 4 weeks to go.”

Although Jain did not confirm the release date with this tweet, we should mention that earlier this month he said that the handsets will be launched in the next six weeks and the timeline ends in mid-July. We should also point out that four weeks from today will end on July 18, which is actually the launch date that we reported about.

Redmi K20 Pro and Redmi K20 features and specifications:

Redmi K20 Pro is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 855 SoC, whereas the Redmi K20 houses Snapdragon 730 SoC. The phones come with up to 8GB RAM. Xiaomi has been comparing the Redmi K20 Pro with OnePlus 7 Pro because it has a similar pop-up selfie camera module and an in-display fingerprint sensor. The processor of the two devices is also the same.

Redmi K20 Pro sports a 6.39-inch full-HD+ (1080×2340 pixels) AMOLED display that comes with an in-display. The display features a fingerprint sensor. The device sports a triple rear camera setup that has a 48-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.75 lens, a 13-megapixel secondary sensor with a wide-angle lens, and an 8-megapixel tertiary sensor with an f/2.4 lens.

In addition to this, on the pop-up camera module, there is a 20-megapixel sensor for selfies and video chat. Apart from this, the handset houses a massive 4,000mAh battery that supports 27W fast charging.

 

On the other hand, Redmi K20 features a 6.39-inch full-HD+ (1080×2340 pixels) AMOLED display and is powered by octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 SoC instead of the Snapdragon 855 SoC that is present in its elder sibling. The device also sports a 48-megapixel camera that is backed by a Sony IMX582 sensor.

The pricing of the two smartphones in India is expected to be similar to their China pricing.

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Dyson Pure cool me air purifier and fan goes on sale in India

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Dyson Pure cool me air purifier and fan goes on sale in India

Dyson’s first ever air purifier –Pure Cool Me – has gone on sale in India today. The Dyson Pure Cool Me personal air purifier and fan is touted by the company to support your wellbeing and it is said to deliver purified air and more comfortable cooling experience. The air purifier and fan captures the pollutants in the air around you and delivers purified air within your personal space. The machine is available in two colour options White/Silver colour, Black/Nickel colour.

Speaking about the device going on sale, Paul Dawson, Vice President of Health and Beauty stated “At Dyson, one of our guiding principles, when we build new machines, is that we solve real problems, for real people, in real homes. Harnessing our knowledge of science and technology, we challenge ourselves to invent things in a different and better way. The Dyson Pure Cool Me™ personal air purifier is engineered for your personal space, allowing you to take control of your own air quality and thermal comfort.”

We should mention that you can adjust the air flow angle using an adjustable dome at the top of the machine. According to the company, the personal air purifier and fan comes with 70-degree oscillation, so that is also the level of adjustment that you get.

Dyson has promised that the HEPA filter will catch the particle pollutants as small as 0.1 microns, ensuring clean air around you.

The air purifier is engineered for your personal space and since it comes with noise cancellation, you would not even feel disturbed if you keep it in the room where you are.

Dyson’s offering also comes with a built-in LCD screen which displays air flow speed, modes and filter life. The built-in reminders will show when your filter needs maintenance. The magnetised remote control lets you control the functioning of the machine.

The air purifier also comes with an intelligent light sensing system that can detect if space has become dark or bright. When the room gets dark, it automatically switches off/on the LCD screen so that users can get a peaceful sleep. You can also set the sleep timer so that the machine automatically turns off after a fixed interval ranging from 30 minutes to 8 hours.

Interested buyers can purchase Dyson Pure Cool Me from Amazon India and the company’s own website. It is priced at Rs 25,900 and it comes with a two-year warranty.

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Asus ZenFone 5Z receives a price cut of Rs 4,000, now selling for Rs 21,999

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Asus ZenFone 5Z receives a price cut of Rs 4,000, now selling for Rs 21,999

Asus has finally launched its much-awaited 6Z smartphone in India today that starts at a price of Rs 31,990. On the same day, the predecessor of the Asus 6Z – ZenFone 5Z – has received a price cut in the country. Asus ZenFone 5Z has received a discount of Rs 4,000 in India, however, it should be noted that the revised pricing is only available on Flipkart.

To recall, Asus ZenFone 5Z was launched in India last year as the company’s flagship smartphone. The handset was directly competing with the likes of OnePlus 6 and Honor 10 back them. The device garnered appreciation for its powerful specifications and affordable pricing. At the time of launch, the handset held a price tag of Rs 29,999.

Some of the key highlights of the Asus ZenFone 5Z include a Snapdragon 845 SoC, up to 8GB of RAM, and a large display. Asus, after being told to by the Indian government, has renamed the Asus ZenFone 5Z to Asus 5Z.

Asus ZenFone 5Z/ Asus 5Z price in India

Currently, the Asus ZenFone 5Z with 6GB RAM/128GB storage variant is selling at a discounted price of Rs 21,999. The 8GB RAM/ 256GB storage variant carries a price tag of Rs 25,999, down from Rs 27,999.

But it should be noted that it is not a permanent price cut and it is only valid till June 21.

Earlier, in March, the Asus ZenFone 5Z had received a permanent price cut after which it started selling for Rs 24,999 instead of Rs 29,999.

Asus ZenFone 5Z/ Asus 5Z specifications and features

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

On the imaging front, the Asus ZenFone 5Z features a dual-rear camera setup that comprises of a 12MP Sony IMX363 main sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and an 8MP OmniVision 8856 wide-angle lens with an f/2.2 aperture. On the front, there is an 8MP selfie camera with fixed focus and OmniVision 8856 sensor.

Other features of the Asus ZenFone 5Z includes 4G VoLTE, dual-band Wi-Fi , NFC, Bluetooth v5.0, FM radio, USB OTG, GPS/ A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, USB Type-C (Gen1) along with a 3.5mm headphone jack.

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Flipkart’s Lap It Up sale: Discounts on MacBook Air (2017), Acer Predator Helios 300, Asus ROG Strix and others

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Flipkart’s Lap It Up sale: Discounts on MacBook Air (2017), Acer Predator Helios 300, Asus ROG Strix and others

Walmart-owned Indian e-commerce platform, Flipkart ongoing Lap It Up sale is a good time to get discounts, offers and price drops on laptops. Flipkart’s Lap It Up sale has started from June 17 and will go on till June 20. During this time, besides getting deals on laptops, customers can also avail exchange offers. There is also 10% instant discount on the purchases that are made using Axis Bank Cards. Some of the popular laptops going on sale are MacBook Air (2017), Acer Predator Helios 300, Acer Swift 5 and Asus ROG Strix.

Apple’s MacBook Air 2017 model with 8GB RAM and 128GB SSD can be picked up for Rs 63,990, instead of its original cots of Rs 84,900.

Among gaming laptops, the Acer Predator Helios 300 with 8GB RAM, 1TB HDD and 128GB SSD is selling for Rs 59,990 instead of Rs 1,04,999. Asus ROG Strix with 8GB RAM, 1TB HDD and 128GB SSD can be picked up at a discounted price of Rs 61, 990, down from its original price of Rs 88,190. Other than this, the Acer Nitro Ryzen 5 with 8GB RAM and 1TB HDD is available at Rs 46,990 instead of Rs 79,999. MSI’s GF63 laptop with 8GB RAM and 512GB SSD is selling for Rs 68,990 instead of Rs 94,990. Lastly, we have the HP Pavillion 15-CS with 8GB RAM, 1TB HDD and 128SSD that can be bought at Rs 62,990 instead of Rs 79,211.

Coming to professional laptops, the Lenovo Ideapad 330 with 8GB RAM, 1TB HDD is selling for Rs 41,990 instead of Rs 56,890. Acer Swift 5 is another offering that is available at a discounted price of Rs 67,990, down from its original price of Rs 1,09,999. The Acer Aspire 5 with 4GB RAM and 1TB HDD can be picked up at a price of Rs 34,990, instead of Rs 44,495. Other than this, Dell Vostro 15 3000 with 8GB RAM and 1TB HDD can be bought at Rs 44,990, while earlier it carried a price tag of Rs 59,641.

HP’s 15q laptop, that has 4GB RAM and 1TB HDD, is available at Rs 36,990, down from its original price of Rs 42,551. Last but not the least, the HP Pavilion 13 with 8GB RAM and 128GB SSD holding a price tag of Rs 59,990 during the sale. Earlier, it carried a price tag of Rs 76,012.

Flipkart’s Lap It Up sale is a great time for customers who were looking for a laptop with good specifications at an affordable price point.

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boAt basshead 950 over ear headphones launched in India: Price and features

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boAt basshead 950 over ear headphones launched in India: Price and features

Audio brand boAt is known for launching options for music-lovers in the affordable segment of the market. The company has today launched its boAt Bassheads 950 over-ear headphones in the country, that is the successor of Bassheads 900. The audio-accessory maker has priced its newest offering at Rs 1,299.

Speaking on the launch of the boAt Bassheads 950, Aman Gupta, co-founder of the company said, “The boAt Bassheads 950 headphones are dripping with style and swag because the Bassheads 950 consists of a detailed finish from sturdy materials with a black and silver colour combination. The boAt symbol rests directly opposite your ears because it’s ready to take them on a journey.”

boAt Bassheads 950 headphones are touted to be comfortable and lightweight and the company has added some eye-catching features to them. The company has said that the headphones offer a perfect listening experience that has been enhanced by the passive noise cancellation and perfect sound isolation via 40mm Drivers. They can be connected to almost any device using a 3.5mm headphone jack. The headphones come with in-line microphones with voice assist that enable hands-free communication using the device.

In terms of design, the headphones have soft ear pads and an adjustable headband. The boAt Bassheads 950 is available in two colour variants including Black diamond and Silver Surfer. The headphones come with a warranty of up to one-year.

Key specifications of boAt Bassheads 950 headphones:

 

  • Rated Input: 10mW
  • Maximum Input: 20mW
  • Impedance: 32Ω±15%
  • Sensitivity: 108±3dB(S.P.L at 1 KHz)
  • Frequency Characteristics: 20HZ-20KHZ
  • MIC Sensitivity: f=1kHz,Pin=1Pa -42±3dB
  • Frequency Characteristics: 100HZ-10KHZ
  • Drivers: 40mm
  • Microphone: Yes
  • Pin: 3.5mm

If you are an interested buyer, you can head to Amazon India’s website to buy the boAt Bassheads 950 headphones.

 

Recently, the company also launched its Airdopes 411 Portable True Wireless Earbuds that come with Bluetooth v 5.1 for connectivity and house 6mm driver. According to the company, the headphones weigh 5.3 grams and can support HSP, HFP, A2DP and AVRCP. They are said to have a transmission range of 33 feet (without obstructions) and they house a 50 mAh battery in both the earbuds. In addition to this, the charging case of the earphones packs a 500mAh battery. The relatively new offering by the company bears a price tag of Rs 2,999. Much like boAt Bassheads 950 headphones, the wireless earbuds can also be picked up from Amazon India.

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How to get your Instagram account verified?

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How to get your Instagram account verified?

Almost every major social media platform uses some form of verification to identify and distinguish between the real and fake accounts of public figures, celebrities, or even a business. While most platforms have a different coloured tick that they place in front of the user name of the profile to mark it as verified, some like Tik Tok have their own symbols. It is like a mark of authenticity for the profile and is added so that people find it easier to connect with real accounts rather than fake ones. On Instagram, verified accounts have a Blue-coloured tick next to them.

There are a number of benefits of having a verified account on Instagram. It can help you build trust online or even help your business grow. Earlier there was a tricky and mysterious way to get your account verified on Instagram. However, now it has been made fairly simple. Now almost any real person/ place or business can get their account verified.

Follow these steps to verify your Instagram account:

  1. Log in to your Instagram account and head to go to your profile page.
  2. Once there, click on the three-lined icon present on the top right of the screen.
  3. Then, click on the Settings icon present at the bottom of the Menu list.
  4. Once there, click on Account and then head to Request Verification at the bottom of the list.
  5. Once there, you will be asked few questions like your Full Name, Known as, the category of your account etc. Fill in this information/
  6. You will be asked to attach a picture of your ID card. The ID card can include Aadhar card, driver’s license, D.O.B certificate, Passport, etc.
  7. Once you have filled the form and attached the required photo ID, click on Send.
  8. After that, Instagram will review your account verification request and send you a message about whether the verification your account is eligible or not. Instagram usually takes around a week to reply and update on the verification process. If your account is eligible then it will be verified right away.

Keep in mind that even after you fill out the form and follow all the steps, you might not get your account verified as Instagram looks for certain requirements as far as verification is considered. According to Instagram, to be verified, the account need to be Authentic, Unique, Complete and Notable. If your account doesn’t have these qualities, then it won’t get verified.

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Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi these technology spheres in India got a boost

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Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi these technology spheres in India got a boost

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made a number of changes in India. One sphere that has seen a lot of advancements under his term is technology. He has made the push that India needed to get services online, make people pay digitally and more. Here, we have listed down all the changes that the technology-related changes that have happened since Prime Minister Narendra Modi started leading the country:

More technology companies have invested in India

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It is a known fact that India’s relations with other countries have improved since Prime Minister Narendra Modi started his first term. He can be given the credit for making so many technology companies like Apple, Samsung and Xiaomi invest in India. India is an important market for these companies and they have expanded their business a lot since the last five years. Tesla has shown interest in investing in the country too.

Smartphones are being manufactured locally

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As a part of the investments that technology companies are making in India, a lot of companies have opened up their manufacturing plants in the country. This is in-line with the PM Narendra Modi’s ‘Make in India’ initiative. A lot of Chinese companies as well as big technology giants like Samsung and Apple have opened their manufacturing plants in India. So, not only are smartphones made in India now, but bu these plants have also created a lot of jobs.

Digital payments have seen a boost

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PM Modi announced on November 8, 2016, that the government is demonetising all the Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 notes in the economy. While people are still debating whether it was a good move or a bad one, it did do one thing that’s very good. Digital payments in India increased by over 105% after the demonetisation was announced. Even today a lot of people prefer to pay digitally and not via currency notes.

World’s largest mobile factory was set up by Samsung

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This didn’t only happen because of PM Modi, it was inaugurated by him too. In 2018, Samsung Electronics opened the world’s largest mobile factory in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The company said that with the factory is intended to manufacture 120 million units a year, in a phase-wise expansion that will be completed by 2020.

ISRO made a great achievement

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During PM Modi’s term, the Indian Space Research Organisation made a record of launching 104 satellites into space in one go.

E-governance has become mainstream

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It has been under PM Modi’s term that a number of government services have come online. While earlier, we had to spend time and money in going to certain government offices to get things done, now we can do most of it online or via apps. Apps that will help you reach or get information about the government include MyGov app, PMO India, Narendra Modi mobile app, and more.

Digital India has made things easy

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A very big change that has happened is that now, we no longer have to go anywhere to get documents like Aadhaar, Passport and Driving License made. There are apps to get them made. In fact, the government has also launched an app to keep all these documents safe. You can read about them all here. These are all a part of PM Modi’s Digital India initiative.

UPI apps have become mainstream

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After announcing demonetisation, the government had launched its UPI app called BHIM that makes it easier for people to make payments as they don’t have to add money to the app’s wallet again and again. The app directly takes money from the bank account of the user to make payments. Following this, a number of other UPI apps were launched including Google Tez, PhonePe and others.

Smart Cities Mission

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The Smart Cities Mission in India was launched in 2015. The project is an urban renewal and retrofitting program that aims to develop 100 cities across India to make them citizen friendly and sustainable.

Eight-fold jump in solar power generation

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In September last year, the government released data in which it said that solar energy capacity has gone up from 2.63 GW in 2014 to 22 GW. This happened during PM Modi’s first term as the Prime Minister of the country.

Gatimaan Express

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Gatimaan Express is the first semi-high speed train of the country and it runs between Delhi and Jhansi. The train runs at a maximum speed of 160 km/h (99 mph) and currently, it is the second fastest train in India. It was launched in October 2014.

Bullet train coming to India

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PM Modi’s next project is known to be India’s first bullet train. He has already signed the deal for it with Japan in 2015, which is helping India finance its construction. With this, the government wants to revamp India’s 165-year-old rail network.

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Acer H7-seires 27-inch 4K Monitor Review: The ultimate 4K gaming and media monitor

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Acer H7-seires 27-inch 4K Monitor Review: The ultimate 4K gaming and media monitor

Acer has been in the electronics and PC business for a long time and has made a name for itself with its products. Laptops, gaming laptops, PC accessories or monitors, Acer makes them all. And one of its latest products is the Acer H7-series monitor, which is a big, bezel-less piece of art with a great vibrant display to look at. Read on as we review the Acer H7-series 27-inch 4K monitor and find out all its pros and cons:

Design and Display

The design of the Acer H7 series 27-inch 4K monitor is pretty basic and advanced at the same time. The front of the monitor is dominated by the 27-inch (69 cm) UHD IPS display with almost non-existent side and top bezels. It has a resolution of 3,840 x 2,160 pixels and it is an HDR ready monitor. Other than that, the Acer H7-series monitor comes with Eye Protect and sRGB.

At the bottom, there is slightly thick bezel with the Acer branding on it and other than that, there is nothing on the front which makes it look minimalistic and clutter-free.

At the bottom of the display are the buttons (power and other controls) which can be used to control the display, sound, aspect ratio and other features of the monitor. The bottom of the screen also holds the blue power light which lights up as soon as it is connected.

There is nothing on the sides or the top, leaving it empty and since it has thin side bezels you can install a second monitor besides it and not feel the disturbance of the thick bezels. The stand of the monitor is easy to install as it comes with the base and the neck which connects with screws. Once both are connected they then can be setup under the monitor pretty easily.

All the ports are located at the back of the Acer H7-series monitor. Talking about the ports, there is an HDMI 2.0, a Display, a DVI, 2 USB 3.0, a USB Type-C and the power ports. There were power and HDMI cables provided with the Acer H7-series box so you don’t need to go looking for cables to connect with your smartphone or laptop or PC.

We reviewed the white version of the monitor and it was a beauty to look at, the back panel of the monitor has a shiny white smooth finish, which makes it look and feel premium.

Performance

Performance of the Acer H7-series 4K monitor is pretty impressive as it manages to handle all that is thrown at it. The Acer H7-series comes with 4ms response time which enhances the gaming experience on the monitor. Due to its fast response time the actions and scenes were smooth and the transactions rendered smoothly as well. It comes with a 16:9 aspect ratio with 1.07 billion colour support.

The Acer H7-series 4K monitor comes with AMD FreeSync technology so with the help of the PC’s GPU it can control the refresh rate of the display to give a smoother experience to the user while gaming, streaming movies or other things. And as mentioned above, the Acer H7-series comes with Ultra HD 4K resolution (3840 x 2160 pixels) display which makes watching YouTube videos and gaming in in this format a charm. And since it is an IPS display, its visibility range is also great. The 4K performance of the monitor was good but once we pushed 8K content we saw some jitters, frame drops and video issues. Since the monitor has 60Hz refresh rate, it makes it an ideal monitor for gaming.

Acer H7-seires 27-inch 4K Monitor

The Acer H7-series has a 100% sRGB Wide Color Gamut which makes the vibrant colour production, colour accuracy and colour space reproduction possible. As mentioned above, the Acer H7-series monitor comes with Flicker Free technology along with BlueLight filter thatonce activated blocks all the blue light emitting from the monitor. The thin tube is bright as it has 350nits of brightness so even in full lighting conditions the monitor didn’t lose any details and everything was clearly visible.

The Acer H7-series 4K monitor also comes with DTS sound technology and 2 speakers of 3W output power and needless to say, it is loud. The sound emitted from the monitor was crisp and clear, and you can easily watch movies and play games even without needing an external speaker. But the bass was somewhat absent from the sound the monitor emitted.

Acer H7-seires 27-inch 4K Monitor

Talking about its dimensions, it is 61.27 x 43.87 cm on the front while its stand is of 20.24 cm. From the side, the Acer H7-series monitor is 21.72 (base) x 2.52 (mid) x 1.61 (top) cm thin. With the stand connected, the Acer H7 27-inch monitor weighs 4.80 kgs and without the stand it weighs 4.40 kgs.

Verdict

The Acer H7-series monitor comes with an impressive display and it performs well. It can handle long gaming sessions, movie or show streaming without breaking a sweat and it offers a vibrant, feature-rich and wide-angle experience to the user. It can be connected with smartphones, laptops and PCs as well. But the only downside of the Acer H7-series is its price, which is just shy of Rs 50,000. So, if you are a gamer or a media addict and want one of the best performing and feature rich 4K monitors then you can no doubt go for it.

Pros:

4K playback and gaming

Loud and clear sound

Bezel-less display

Picture clarity

Cons:

Price

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