Nokia 9 PureView in-display fingerprint scanner has this serious bug

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Nokia 9 PureView in-display fingerprint scanner has this serious bug

Nokia 9 PureView was launched by the HMD Global at the MWC 2019 in Barcelona and the handset made heads turn with the penta-camera setup on its back panel. The Nokia 9 PureView is the flagship device from the company and although it is powered by an older Snapdragon 845 SoC, it still considered to be one among the best smartphones that have been launched in 2019. But now, reports have surfaced online that claim that the Nokia 9 PureView is having security issues with its in-display fingerprint scanner.

Some users reported that the in-display fingerprint scanner of the Nokia 9 PureView is accepting unregistered fingerprints to unlock the device. The fingerprint scanner of the Nokia 9 PureView is also letting chewing gum and random objects unlock the smartphone. On this note, HMD Global confirmed that it is investigating the malfunction further to see if the reports are true or not, and if it is true then what is the cause behind it and how can they fix it. Currently, it is not known whether the malfunction is related to hardware or software.

A Twitter user with the name DecodedPixel shared a video on his handle where his Nokia 9 PureView is being unlocked with a pack of chewing gum. He also said that, he was able to unlock his device using someone else’s fingerprints. He was even able to unlock the device using a coin and leather gloves as well. Other Twitter and Reddit users confirmed that they were also able to unlock their Nokia 9 PureView using unregistered fingerprints or objects.

On this matter, the Global Chief Officer of HMD Global Juho Sarvikas responded to the user saying that the matter was being investigated.  He also said that his team in the UK will reach out to the user if they were able to recreate and reproduce the issue on their own unit. Sarvikas also said that he would take the user’s phone to investigate the malfunction further and find a solution.

Although not much is known about the issue, but if it’s a software issue that the HMD Global should be able to fix it with an update. But if it’s a hardware issue then the company might face some problems.

It should be noted that, the Samsung Galaxy S10 had also faced similar less-secure face unlock feature, but it turned out to be a turned-on option in Settings menu of the device. the problem in the Galaxy S10 was fixed by turning the Settings off.

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Redmi 7 vs Realme C2: Comparison

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Redmi 7 vs Realme C2: Comparison

Xiaomi has finally launched its much-awaited Redmi 7 handset in India alongside the selfie-centric Redmi Y3. Before today, there was no official word about the launch of the Redmi 7 from Xiaomi. Instead, only some leaks and speculations had surfaced online, so today’s launch comes as a surprise. The Redmi 7 was already launched in China first so we already knew the specifications of the smartphone. The difference was in the RAM/storage variants that were launched in India, and of course, we did not know about the pricing. Besides this, the colour names of the Indian variants of the Redmi 7 are different despite the fact that the colours are the same as their Chinese counterparts.

On the other hand, we have the Realme C2 which has already been announced but will go on sale in the Indian market sometime later. We are comparing the Redmi 7 with the Realme C2 as both of them hold similar specifications and features. Read on to know which among the two is the handset for you:

Display

Redmi 7: 6.26-inch HD+ (720 x 1520 pixels) display with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection

Realme C2: 6.1-inch HD+ waterdrop notched display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Protection

Processor

Redmi 7: Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 processor

Realme C2: MediaTek Helio P22 Processor

Rear Camera(s)

Redmi 7: Dual rear cameras with 12MP + 2MP sensors

Realme C2: 13MP + 2MP dual rear camera setup

Selfie camera

Redmi 7:  8MP selfie camera

Realme C2:  5MP selfie camera

RAM and storage

Redmi 7: 2GB RAM/ 32GB storage and 3GB RAM/ 32GB storage

Realme C2: 2GB RAM/16GB storage and 3GB RAM/32GB storage

Support for microSD card

Redmi 7: Yes, up to 512GB

Realme C2: Yes, up to 256GB

Battery

Redmi 7: 4,000mAh battery

Realme C2: 4,000mAh battery

Operating system

Redmi 7: Android 9 Pie skinned with MIUI 10

Realme C2: Android 9 Pie skinned with ColorOS 6.0

Starting Price

Redmi 7: Rs 7,999 for the 2GB RAM/ 32GB storage variant and Rs 8,999 for the 3GB RAM/ 32GB storage

Realme C2: Rs 5,999 for the 2GB RAM/16GB storage variant and Rs 7,999 for the 3GB RAM/32GB storage variant

We see that the Realme C2 offers similar performance as the Redmi 7 with the main differences being the front camera, the CPU and the price. The starting price of the Realme C2 is Rs 2,000 cheaper than the Redmi 7 and Rs 1,000 cheaper than the 3GB RAM variant. And keeping the CPU aside, the Realme C2 beats the Redmi 7 in most aspects. But if you want the Snapdragon CPU and are not afraid to spend Rs 2,000 more then you can go for the Redmi 7 smartphone.

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OnePlus 7 goes official: 10 things you should know about the smartphone

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OnePlus 7 goes official: 10 things you should know about the smartphone

OnePlus is all set to launch its next flagship smartphone – OnePlus 7 – on May 14 next month. A lot has been said about the upcoming smartphone already and as we move closer to the launch, more and more reports about it are surfacing online.

Here, we have compiled a list of ten things that you must know about the upcoming smartphone from OnePlus:

Two smartphones instead of one

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If you are a OnePlus fan, we have some good news for you. This time, the Chinese smartphone brand will be launching two smartphones instead of one. It has been confirmed by CEO Pete Lau that OnePlus will be launching OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro devices. The handsets will be launching globally next month and we should mention that this is the first time that OnePlus is launching more than one smartphone at a launch event.

The first OnePlus smartphone with a QHD+ display

OnePlus 7 case renders
Image courtesy: Sudhanshu Ambhore/ Twitter

In his recent media interview, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau also said that the company has “invested significantly” to develop the display of its upcoming handset. He also added that the technology is said to be 3X the price of what’s the one that has been used in other flagship displays. We should mention that this is in line with the leak that said that OnePlus 7 will be the first smartphone by the Chinese brand to come with a 90Hz QHD+ display. The leak also said that OnePlus 7 Pro will sport a 6.7-inch display that will have an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. Other devices from the company till now have featured Full HD displays.

Will be powered by the most powerful processor in the world

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This isn’t speculation. OnePlus had already confirmed that its next flagship smartphone will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 SoC. It is worth noticing that currently, this is the most powerful processor in the world, so the performance of the upcoming handsets is expected to be very good. We should also add that OnePlus has used chipsets from Qualcomm since they launched their first ever device.

The Pro variant will sport a 48MP primary camera

OnePlus 7
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OnePlus 7 Pro smartphone has also been tipped to come with triple rear camera setup and would have a 48MP primary sensor with an f/1.6 aperture and OIS as well as EIS. Besides this, there will also be an 8MP telephoto sensor with 3X zoom capability and a 16MP wide-angle sensor. OnePlus 7, on the other hand, will come with 48MP and 5MP dual rear cameras.

The smartphone will have a pop-up selfie camera

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It seems like OnePlus has decided to a number of things for the first time with OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro. OnePlus 7 Pro is said to be the first ever smartphone from the company that will come with a pop-up selfie camera. On the other hand, OnePlus 7 will have waterdrop notch on its display to house the front-facing sensor. We should mention that till now, elevating selfie cameras have only been seen in handsets from Oppo and Vivo.

OnePlus 7 Pro to also house a massive battery

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OnePlus 7 Pro will reportedly house a massive 4,000mAh battery. This is again the first time that a handset from the company will be seen packing battery with that much capacity. Till now, the OnePlus smartphone that has the maximum battery capacity is OnePlus 6T, that houses a 3,700mAh battery. OnePlus 7 is also said to house the battery of the same size as OnePlus 6T.

It will also have an in-display fingerprint scanner

OnePlus display

We know, you must be thinking that there’s nothing new about a OnePlus smartphone coming with an in-display fingerprint sensor, as the company did roll the feature out to OnePlus 6T. However, there will be a small difference this time. OnePlus 7 Pro is said to come with an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, instead of the optical one that we saw on OnePlus 6T. We should mention that ultrasonic fingerprint sensors are more accurate than optical ones. Samsung Galaxy S10 also comes with an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner.

A 5G variant is expected too

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A 5G variant of OnePlus 7 Pro is also expected to be launched by the company. This model will come with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 processor clubbed with Snapdragon X50 modem, that enables 5G connectivity on it. However, till the company announces this, we would suggest that you take this piece of information with a bucket of salt.

This time the focus is not just on speed

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OnePlus is known to focus on speed and powerful performance with its flagship smartphones. However, this time, the company is not only focussing on speed. CEO Pete Lau had posted a video on his Twitter profile that said ‘Fast and Smooth.‘ While it’s nothing new for OnePlus to talk about speed, it is the first time that the company will also be focussing on the smooth performance of the device. We should also mention that this can point towards the 5G capabilities of one of the smartphones.

Will be launched in the US, Europe and India simultaneously

OnePlus 6T smartphone

For the first time ever, OnePlus will be launching its flagship smartphones simultaneously in three regions – the United States, Europe and India. The two smartphones will be launched on May 14, and in India, the launch event is scheduled to begin at 8.15 pm IST in Bengaluru.

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Oppo F11 Pro Marvel’s Avengers Limited Edition to launch in India on April 26

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Oppo F11 Pro Marvel’s Avengers Limited Edition to launch in India on April 26

Marvel is finally concluding its 11 years of the cinematic universe with the release of the Avengers Endgame on April 26. Needless to say, the Marvel fans across the globe are waiting for the movie to be released. Amid this, Chinese smartphone brand Oppo is partnering with Marvel Studios to bring the Oppo F11 Pro Marvel’s Avengers Limited Edition in India.

The device will be launched on April 26, which coincides with the release of the movie in the country. The Oppo F11 Pro Marvel’s Avengers Limited Edition comes with some changes over its vanilla counterpart. For instance, the rear panel of the smartphone comes with a changed pattern. The retail package of the Oppo F11 Pro Marvel’s Avengers Limited Edition will also come with many Avengers-themed accessories.

F11 Pro box contents
F11 Pro box contents

The main difference between the Oppo F11 Pro Marvel’s Avengers Limited Edition and its vanilla variant is that the new model comes with a different design and increased storage. The Oppo F11 Pro Marvel’s Avengers Limited Edition offers an Avengers styled back panel and houses 128GB of internal storage. The device will sport a glossy blue finish with a gradient design. The back panel of the Oppo F11 Pro Marvel’s Avengers Limited Edition will have beehive-like symmetrical hexagonal patterns with a large Avengers logo on the back in bold red colour. The power button of the device is also painted red to match with the other design aspects of the Oppo F11 Pro Marvel’s Avengers Limited Edition. Other than the back design and internal storage of the device rest of the specifications are the same as the regular variant of Oppo F11 Pro.

Talking about the additional accessories, the Oppo F11 Pro Marvel’s Avengers Limited Edition will come with a Blue-coloured Captain America inspired protective case. The back case will also have the Cap’s Shield logo which can also turn into a smartphone stand holder. Inside the retail box of the Oppo F11 Pro Marvel’s Avengers Limited Edition, there will also be a stamped collector’s badge along with a ‘Collection Certificate’ with golden stickers of some of the major characters of Avengers like Hulk, Iron Man, Captain America, Hawkeye, Thor etc.

Coming to the availability of the Oppo F11 Pro Marvel’s Avengers Limited Edition, it will be an Amazon exclusive device and it is already listed on the platform. Amazon has also provided a ‘Notify Me’ button on the microsite of the Oppo F11 Pro Marvel’s Avengers Limited Edition. Interested customers can press the button to get alerts about the availability of the device in India. But as of now, the company hasn’t revealed the pricing of the Oppo F11 Pro Marvel’s Avengers Limited Edition so it is still a mystery. But considering the fact that the 6GB RAM and 64GB storage variant of the Oppo F11 Pro sells for Rs 24,990 on Amazon, the price of the Oppo F11 Pro Marvel’s Avengers Limited Edition is expected to be priced around Rs 30,000.

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Vivo V15 price is India slashed, can now be bought at Rs 21,990

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Vivo V15 price is India slashed, can now be bought at Rs 21,990

Just after a month of its launch, Vivo V15 has received a price cut of Rs 2,000 in India. With this discount, the smartphone can now be purchased at Rs 21,990. Other than the price cut, Vivo V15 has also received new offers including an exchange discount, a cashback of 5% on SBI and HDFC cards and other offers. The Vivo V15 packs a triple-rear camera setup, a pop-up selfie camera and is the watered-down version of the Vivo V15 Pro.

Vivo V15 Price (revised)

When Vivo V15 got launched in India, it had a price of Rs 23,990 for the lone 6GB RAM and 64GB internal storage variant. But now, the price of the device has been revised and it is currently being sold for Rs 21,990. The Vivo V15 comes in three colour options – Frozen Black, Glamour Red, and Royal Blue.

You can get the Vivo V15 at a reduced price from the Vivo India e-store, Amazon India, Flipkart, Paytm Mall, and Tata CLiQ. The retail outlets are also expected to sell the Vivo V15 at the new price.

Offers announced alongside include an exchange discount and a 5 percent cashback on SBI and HDFC cards. Vivo V15 comes with other offers like no-cost EMI and benefits worth Rs 10,000 from Reliance Jio which includes up to 3.3TB of data and the Jio Vivo Cricket Offer. The Vivo V15 is also receiving bank offers such as 5% cashback on SBI credit and debit cards.

Vivo V15 specifications and features

The Vivo V15 sports a 6.53-inch Full-HD+ (1080 x 2340 pixels) InCell FullView Display with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 along with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection on top. Vivo V15 is powered by the octa-core MediaTek Helio P70 SoC paired with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. The device runs Android 9 Pie skinned with Funtouch OS 9 and packs a 4,000mAh battery. It also supports microSD card of up to 256GB and comes with a gradient back panel with a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

On the camera front, the Vivo V15 comes with a triple-rear camera which comprises of a 12MP dual-pixel primary sensor with an f/1.78 aperture paired with an 8MP sensor with an f/2.2 aperture along with a 5MP sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. For selfies and video calls, there is a pop-up selfie camera which houses the 32MP sensor and an f/2.0 aperture.

Other features of the Vivo V15 includes VoLTE, Bluetooth v5.0, Micro-USB (with OTG), GPS/ A-GPS, and 3.5mm headphone jack.

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Redmi Y3 vs Samsung Galaxy M30 vs Realme U1: Comparison

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Redmi Y3 vs Samsung Galaxy M30 vs Realme U1: Comparison

Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi has today launched its Redmi Y3 smartphone in India. The key highlight of the newly launched smartphone is its 32MP Super Selfie camera, much like other handsets from Xiaomi’s Redmi Y range.

The Redmi Y3 smartphone is priced in the budget segment of the Indian smartphone market and its other key highlights include a massive 4,000mAh battery, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 632 processor and a dual rear camera setup.

If we take its price and specifications into consideration, the newly launched Redmi Y3 smartphone competes directly with the likes of Samsung Galaxy M30 (review) and Realme U1 handsets.

It is worth noticing that both of these smartphones are also priced in the budget segment. While Samsung Galaxy M30 is touted to be an all-rounder, Realme U1 – like Redmi Y3 – focusses on selfies.

If you have been planning to buy a smartphone in the budget segment that has a good camera and powerful specifications, it is easy to be confused among these three. Hence, we have compared all the specifications of Redmi Y3 with Samsung Galaxy M30 and Realme U1. Read our comparison of the three and tell us in the comments below which one do you think is the best:

Display

Redmi Y3: 6.26-inch HD+ Dot Notch display

Samsung Galaxy M30: 6.4-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-U display

Realme U1: 6.3-inch FHD+ Dewdrop LCD display

Processor

Redmi Y3: Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 processor

Samsung Galaxy M30: Octa-core Exynos 7904 chipset

Realme U1: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 14nm processor

Rear camera(s)

Redmi Y3: Dual rear camera setup with 12MP and 2MP sensors

Samsung Galaxy M30: Triple rear cameras with 13MP, 5MP and 5MP sensors

Realme U1: 13MP+2MP dual rear cameras

Selfie camera

Redmi Y3: 32MP Super Selfie camera with AI enhancements

Samsung Galaxy M30: 16MP front-facing camera

Realme U1: 25MP IMX576 sensor

RAM and storage

Redmi Y3: 3GB RAM/32GB internal storage, 4GB RAM/64GB onboard storage

Samsung Galaxy M30: 4GB RAM/64GB onboard storage, 6GB RAM/128GB internal storage

Realme U1: 3GB RAM/32GB onboard storage, 4GB RAM/64GB storage

Support for microSD card

Redmi Y3: Up to 512GB

Samsung Galaxy M30: Up to 512GB

Realme U1: Up to 256GB

Battery

Redmi Y3: 4,000mAh battery

Samsung Galaxy M30: 5,000mAh battery

Realme U1: 3,500mAh battery

Operating system

Redmi Y3: Android 9.0 Pie skinned with MIUI 10

Samsung Galaxy M30: Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with Samsung Experience 9.5

Realme U1: Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with Color OS 5.2

Starting Price

Redmi Y3: Rs 9,999

Samsung Galaxy M30: Rs 14,990

Realme U1: Rs 11,999

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Asus and Lenovo’s new laptops pack the latest 9th Generation Core CPUs and NVIDIA GTX-16 series GPUs: Get all the details here

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Asus and Lenovo’s new laptops pack the latest 9th Generation Core CPUs and NVIDIA GTX-16 series GPUs: Get all the details here

Yesterday, the world of technology saw two very important launches. While NVIDIA launched its new GTX-16 series GPU, which is claimed to be coming in more than 80 laptops, Intel announced its new 9th Generation Core CPUs.

Just a day later, Asus and Lenovo became the first companies to announce new gaming laptops powered by Intel 9th Gen Core CPU paired with GTX-16 series GPU by NVIDIA. Intel’s new 9th Gen Core CPUs is being offered in the mid-range to ultra-premium laptops while NVIDIA’s GTX-16 series GPU is aimed more at the gamers. Unlike the NVIDIA RTX series, the GTX series doesn’t offer the ray tracing effects.

The new laptops having these new components have been announced globally. Here’s a look at their pricing details and specifications:

Lenovo new laptops price and availability

The Lenovo IdeaPad L340 Gaming laptop is available at a starting price of $869.99 (approximately Rs 60,405) while the base variant of Lenovo Legion costs $1,609.99 (approximately Rs 1,11,780). The starting price of Lenovo Legion Y540 is $929.99 (approximately Rs 64,570) and the Lenovo Legion Y7000p is available at a starting price of $979.99 (approximately Rs 68,040).

All the abovementioned Lenovo laptops will be made available in the USA from May or June onwards. As of now, the company hasn’t said anything about the launch of these laptops in other regions.

Lenovo Legion Y740, Lenovo Legion Y540 and others’ specifications

Lenovo has updated five of its Legion gaming laptops and it has also added two new laptops to the range. There is also an inclusion of an affordable model of the Lenovo IdeaPad series. The new laptops include the Lenovo Legion Y740 with its 17-inch and 15-inch models. The laptop is powered by the 9th Gen Intel Core i7 processor paired with GeForce GTX 1660 Ti. It also includes the GeForce RTX GPU, 144Hz display with NVIDIA G-Sync and 32GB of RAM. There is also an option of including the RGB LED backlit keyboard designed by Corsair and a Dolby Atmos speaker system.

The Lenovo Legion Y540 is built for gaming and productivity and it also offers up to 6-hours of battery life. There is a white backlit keyboard including two cooling fans. It is powered by a 9th Gen Intel Core i7 CPU paired with a new Nvidia GPU. Customers can also opt for a higher GeForce RTX 2060 GPU.

Coming to the Lenovo IdeaPad L340 Gaming laptop, it comes with 15-inch and 17-inch screen variants. The device is powered by a 9th Gen Intel Core i7 CPU paired with an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 GPU. There is also an option to go for Intel Optane Memory and it comes with blue backlit keyboard and Dolby Audio.

The other is the Lenovo Legion Y7000, a 15-inch gaming laptop with the red ‘Y’ lighting and full sized red backlit keyboard. It is powered by the 9th Gen Intel Core i7 mobile processor paired with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 GPU. But there is an option to go for the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti or 1650 GPUs. It comes with thin bezels and a Full HD display with 144Hz refresh rate, 300 nits of brightness, and an IPS anti-glare screen.

Asus new laptops price and availability

Asus has only revealed the pricing of a few of its laptops. Asus Zephyrus G GA502 comes with a price tag of $1,200 (approximately Rs 83,315) and it will be made available only in select countries June onwards.

The Asus ROG Strix models will go on sale from June onwards and it is expected to launch in India by July. Other than that, the prices and the availability details of the other laptops is currently unknown.

Asus Zephyrus S GX502, Asus ROG Strix Scar III, Hero III, and others’ specifications

Asus ROG Mothership, which is an all-in-one PC, is being rolled out with the highest Intel Core i9-9980HK processor paired with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 GPU. It sports a 17.3-inch 4K screen and is a behemoth of a machine. It initially made its debut at the CES 2019.

Asus Zephyrus S GX502, on the other hand, comes with a new 15-inch display and is powered by the Intel Core i7-9750H CPU paired with GeForce GTX 1660Ti or GeForce RTX 2070 GPU. The laptop has a 240Hz screen with Pantone calibration

Asus and Lenovo’s new laptops pack the latest 9th Generation Core CPUs and NVIDIA GTX-16 series GPUs: Get all the details here

Asus Zephyrus M GU502 sports a 15-inch display and it comes with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 GPU. There is also a lower variant, Zephyrus G GA502 that comes with AMD’s Ryzen 7 3750H CPU paired with GeForce GTX 1660 Ti GPU and a 120Hz screen.

The new Asus ROG Strix Scar III and Hero III models are focused more towards esports enthusiasts. Both the laptops come with a removable NFC module called the Keystone, which lets the gamers move their game profiles from one compatible laptop to another. The Keystone also comes with features such as unlocking a hidden storage area on the laptop. Both the new laptop models come in 15-inch and 17-inch display variants and both of them are powered by either a 9th Gen Core i7 or Core i9 CPU paired with NVIDIA GeForce GTX or older GeForce RTX GPUs. Other features of the devices include 144Hz or 240Hz screens and RGB LED strips running around their bases along with an RGB LED keyboards.

Coming to Asus ROG Strix G model, it is available in 15-inch and 17-inch display variants. Although it lacks the RGB LEDs and the Keystone feature, it offers up to a 9th Gen Core i7 CPU and GeForce GTX 1660 Ti GPU. Some other models have also been refreshed such as the Asus TUF Gaming FX505 and FX705 models with Ryzen 5 and Ryzen 7 3000-series CPUs paired with GeForce GTX 1660 Ti GPU.

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Redmi 7 with Snapdragon 632 SoC and 4,000mAh battery launched in India: Price and specifications

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Redmi 7 with Snapdragon 632 SoC and 4,000mAh battery launched in India: Price and specifications

Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi today launched its Redmi 7 smartphone in India along with the much-awaited Redmi Y3. While Redmi Y3 was expected to be unveiled in the country today, Redmi 7’s launch comes in as a surprise.

But, since the handset had already launched in China last month, there was nothing we didn’t know about it apart from its price in India. The Redmi 7 is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 632 SoC paired with up to 3GB of RAM and it houses a 4,000mAh battery. Here’s a look at all the details about the newly launched Redmi smartphone in India:

Redmi 7 price and availability

The Redmi 7’s 2GB RAM/32GB storage variant is priced at Rs 7,999 while its 3GB RAM/32GB storage model costs Rs 8,999.

The Redmi 7 smartphone comes in three colours options – Comet Blue, Lunar Red and Eclipse Black – and all of them comes with gradient back panels. The handset’s body has an Aura Smoke design.

The Redmi 7 will be available for purchase from April 29, 12pm (noon) onwards and it will be available on Mi.com, Mi Home Stores and Amazon India.

Redmi 7 specifications and features

Redmi 7 smartphone sports a 6.26-inch HD+ display and it comes with an aspect ratio of 19:9 and a water-drop notch display. Its display is protected by the Gorilla Glass 5 and has a colour gamut of 84% NTSC. As mentioned before, it is powered by the Snapdragon 632 SoC paired with up to 3GB of RAM. The device packs 32GB of internal storage and comes with support of microSD cards of up to 512GB.

Redmi 7 runs Android 9 Pie skinned with MIUI 10 and it packs a 4,000mAh which, according to the company, can last up to 2 days and offer 17 days of standby time. But the battery doesn’t come with fast charging support. It comes with dual-SIM card slot with a dedicated microSD card slot.

On the camera front, the Redmi 7 holds a dual-rear camera setup which comprises of a 12MP primary sensor with an f/2.2 aperture clubbed with a 2MP secondary depth of field camera. On the front, there is an 8MP AI selfie camera with no front flash. Both the rear and the front camera of the Redmi 7 comes with AI support. The rear camera comes with depth of field, scene detection of up to 33 scenes, Full HD video recording at 60fps. There is also a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner at the top of Redmi 7.

Other features of the Redmi 7 include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS, USB, Infrared blaster, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

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Redmi Y3 with 32MP super selfie camera, 4,000mAh battery launched in India: Price and specifications

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Redmi Y3 with 32MP super selfie camera, 4,000mAh battery launched in India: Price and specifications

After weeks of sharing teasers of its upcoming smartphone, Chinese technology brand Xiaomi‘s sub-brand Redmi has finally taken wraps off its Redmi Y3. Much like predecessors from the Redmi Y range, Redmi Y3 smartphone focusses on selfies and comes with a 32MP Super Selfie camera.

Other key highlights of the handset are its 4,000mAh battery, MIUI 10 based on Android 9.0 Pie and Snapdragon 632 SoC. Here’s a look at the pricing details and specifications of the Redmi Y3 smartphone that you should know about:

Redmi Y3 price in India

The newly launched Redmi Y3 smartphone is available in two storage options in India – one with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage and the other with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. While the former is priced at Rs 9,999, the latter costs Rs 11,999.

Both the variants of Redmi Y3 smartphone will be available for purchase on Mi.com, Mi Home and Amazon India’s website. The first sale of the smartphone is on April 30, 2019, and it will begin at 12 pm (noon) IST. As a part of launch offers, Redmi has partnered with Airtel India to offer 1120GB of free 4G data benefits and unlimited calling.

Redmi Y3 specifications

The key highlight of the Redmi Y3 smartphone is its 32MP Super Selfie camera, and the company claims that this is the highest resolution front-facing snapper in the entire industry. The selfie camera of the handset is touted to come with an AI-backed beauty mode. The company has also introduced Electronic Image Stabilization for videos taken by the front camera. The selfie camera also supports Full-HD selfie video recording, Shake-free selfie and Group selfie.

Coming to the dual rear cameras of the handset, Redmi Y3 comes with a 12MP primary sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. The rear camera of the smartphone comes with AI scene detection and with this, Redmi Y3 can recognise 33 categories. The rear camera of the smartphone also supports Full HD video recording at 60fps and Electronic Image Stabilization. The camera is also integrated with Google Lens.

The smartphone comes features a 6.26-inch Dot Notch display that comes with an aspect ratio of 19:9 and has a contrast ratio of 1500:1. The display of the handset also has a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 5 that keeps it protected. Redmi Y3’s body comes with an Aura Prism Design.

Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 632 processor, Redmi Y3 comes with up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The smartphone can also hold a microSD card of up to 512GB. Redmi Y3 smartphone houses a 4,000mAh battery, has a fingerprint sensor on the back panel and supports the face unlock feature. The handset runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with MIUI 10 and comes with P2i protection, which basically means that it is splash-proof.

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[Video] Vivo V15 Review: A stunner that can click great selfies

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[Video] Vivo V15 Review: A stunner that can click great selfies

The Vivo V15 is the younger sibling of the Vivo V15 Pro (review), and the two smartphones have a number of things in common. Much like its elder sibling, the V15 smartphone (review) also has a pop-up selfie camera and triple rear camera setup.

It is powered by the Meditek Helio P70 CPU and comes with a beautiful gradient back panel. The price of this smartphone has been kept at Rs 23,990.

We spent a few days with the newly launched handset to know if it is a worthy buy or not. Watch our review video of Vivo V15 to know if it is the right smartphone for you:

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Flipkart Super Value Week: Discounts on Honor 9N, Samsung Galaxy Note 8, Redmi Note 6 Pro and others

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Flipkart Super Value Week: Discounts on Honor 9N, Samsung Galaxy Note 8, Redmi Note 6 Pro and others

Flipkart’s second Super Value Week for 2019 has started this week and a number of smartphones are available at discounted prices on the e-commerce platform. The Flipkart Super Value Week started from April 23 and will go on till April 29. In this week long sale, Flipkart is offering additional exchange discounts of up to Rs 1,000 to the customers along with complete mobile protection plan for Rs 99. The Complete Mobile Protection plan (CMP) offered by Flipkart covers water damage, screen damage, hardware or software defects, brand authorised repairs and convenient pick-ups and drops.

The e-commerce website is offering discounts on smartphones like the Redmi Note 6 Pro, Redmi Note 7, Realme 2 Pro and more. Other than that, Flipkart is also offering an additional exchange discount on the purchase of OnePlus 5, Samsung Galaxy J2, Redmi 3S Prime, Moto G5 and more.

During the Flipkart Super Value Week, the Redmi Note 6 Pro with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage can be picked up at Rs 11,999. While the Honor 9N with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage is selling at Rs 9,999, down from its original price of Rs 13,999. The 3GB RAM and 32GB storage variant of the smartphone, on the other hand, is being sold at Rs 8,999 instead of Rs 11,999. You can also buy the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 at Rs 36,990 during the Flipkart Super Value Week while the Galaxy S8 is selling for Rs 30,990.

Coming to Flipkart’s Complete Mobile Protection plan, it is being offered at Rs 99 and it covers everything mentioned above. Furthermore, the company itself will offer free pick-ups and drops. Flipkart has also guaranteed that the smartphones will be repaired within 10 days in case of damaged devices. But it should be noted that the CMP plan will last only for 1 year and it is listed with most phones on Flipkart. To avail this service, the user would need to tick the CMP option before adding the smartphone in the cart.

In addition to this, during the Super Value Week, Flipkart is also offering additional exchange discount of up to Rs 1,000 on some old smartphones. You can get this discount on the purchase of OnePlus 5, Samsung Galaxy, Redmi 3s Prime and Moto G5.

Users who wanted to buy a new smartphone, or get their hands on a premium old device can take advantage of the Flipkart Super Value Week and get their hands on the smartphone they want.

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Snap makes a comeback with Snapchat’s rebuilt Android app

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Snap makes a comeback with Snapchat’s rebuilt Android app

It seems like Snap is finally back in the game. As a part of its earnings release, the parent company of photo-messaging app Snapchat revealed that its daily user base has grown by 4 million globally. The app now has 190 million daily active users, which is an increase from 186 million people who had been using the platform for the last two quarters.

But it is worth noticing that although the company has grown it is still one million behind its peak user base since it went public two years back in 2017. Nevertheless, the growth in Snapchat‘s user base is definitely a piece of good news for the company.

Snapchat’s CEO Evan Spiegal has also said in prepared remarks that the app has more reach than Instagram among 13-34-year-olds in the United States. He also mentioned that Snapchat is used by 75% of 13-34-year-olds and 90% of 13-24-year-olds. However, he did not say anything about how or why the app’s user base has grown so much suddenly.

It is worth mentioning that Snap has a big quarter in which it did not only get major updates but also rebuilt the Android version of its app. Although Snapchat’s new Android app does not have any major changes in UI and its basic navigation is still the same, it is now less buggy and works faster. The company had said that the new Android app was in work for years and it was spoken about at a number of prior earnings calls.

Spiegal also said that when the company announced the upgraded app, it saw a 6% rise in the number of people using it to send Snaps. The upgrade was certainly a much-needed one for the app, and since it has been revamped, it has become more enticing to users across the globe. This is particularly true considering there are billions of people who use Android smartphones.

Snapchat’s parent company held its first partner summit in Los Angeles last month where it showed advertisers, reporters and creators what all they could do with the platform. Snap also announced that Snapchat Stories would be coming to Tinder and Houseparty, and said that it plans to partner with other popular apps for the same too.

The company also spoke about its upcoming video game platform at the summit. The company also said that it has developed new AR filters that make Eiffel Tower puke rainbows.

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Redmi Y3, Redmi 7 set to launch in India today: How to watch the live stream

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Redmi Y3, Redmi 7 set to launch in India today: How to watch the live stream

Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi is all set to launch its Redmi Y3 handset in India today. Along with it, the company will also unveil its Redmi 7 smartphone. The launch event of both the Redmi smartphones will begin at 12 pm IST and it will be live streamed on the company’s official website as well as its social media channels. Xiaomi has shared a few teasers of Redmi Y3 which have given us an idea about what to expect.

Redmi Y3 handset is said to come with a 32MP super selfie camera, a waterdrop-shaped notch and dual rear cameras. On the other hand, the Redmi 7 smartphone was made official in China last month, so we know about its specifications already. Here’s a look at everything that you should know about the launch event of the new Redmi devices:

Redmi Y3 launch live stream

The launch event of Redmi Y3 will be live streamed on Mi.com, Mi Home and Amazon India’s website at 12 pm IST. If you are interested in watching the event, you can hit the ‘Notify Me’ button on the company’s website so that you get an alert when the launch event begins.

Redmi Y3 specifications and price (expected)

While Redmi Y1 was launched at a price of Rs 8,999, the Redmi Y2 came at a starting price of Rs 9,999 last year. Xiaomi is expected to price the Redmi Y3 smartphone in the same segment too. It is worth noticing that India is the first market where the Redmi Y3 smartphone is going to launch, as it has not been made available in China yet. The company has shared a promotional video of the handset which shows it to be highly durable and at the same time, reveals that the device comes with a waterdrop-shaped notch, gradient back panel and dual rear camera setup.

Reports have also suggested that the Redmi Y3 smartphone comes with 3GB of RAM, is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor and run Android 9.0 Pie skinned with MIUI 10. Xiaomi has confirmed that Redmi Y3 will come with a 32MP selfie camera and a 4,000mAh battery.

Redmi 7 specifications

The price of Redmi 7‘s base variant with 2GB RAM/16GB storage has been set at CNY 699 (approximately Rs 7,100), while its 3GB RAM/32GB storage model costs CNY 799 (Rs 8,200). The most high-end variant with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage has a price tag of CNY 999 (approximately Rs 10,200).

Coming to the specifications of the smartphone, Redmi Y7 runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with MIUI 10 and features a 6.26-inch HD+ (720×1520 pixels) display that has an aspect ratio of 19:9 and is protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 5. Powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 processor, the smartphone comes with up to 4GB of RAM.

For imaging duties, Redmi 7 smartphone sports a dual rear camera setup that comprises of a 12MP sensor and a 2MP sensor. The handset also has an 8MP camera that can be used for selfies and video calls. Redmi 7 smartphone houses a 4,000mAh battery.

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Infinix Smart 3 Plus with triple-rear camera, HD display launched: Price and specifications

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Infinix Smart 3 Plus with triple-rear camera, HD display launched: Price and specifications

Hong Kong-based smartphone company Infinix has launched a new smartphone in India called the Smart 3 Plus. The newly launched smartphone sports a triple-rear camera setup, a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and a waterdrop-shaped notch display.

The device offers some good features for the price it is being offered at by Infinix. Here’s a look at the pricing details and specifications of the Infinix Smart 3 Plus smartphone:

Infinix Smart 3 Plus price and availability

The Infinix Smart 3 Plus is priced at Rs 6,999 for the 2GB RAM/ 32GB storage variant. The device can be bought from Flipkart from April 30 onwards.

The Infinix Smart 3 Plus comes in two colour options – Midnight Black and Sapphire Cyan.

Infinix Smart 3 Plus specifications and features

Infinix Smart 3 Plus sports a 6.21-inch HD+ (720 x 1520 pixels) display with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9, 269ppi pixel density and 2.5D glass protection. The smartphone has an 88% screen-to-body ratio. The newly launched handset is powered by the 64-bit Helio A22 quad-core processor clocked at 2GHz paired with IMG PowerVR GPU. It comes with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage and can hold a microSD card of up to 256GB.

The Smart 3 Plus comes with dual-SIM (Nano) slot along with a dedicated microSD card slot. The device runs Android 9 Pie skinned with XOS 5.0 and it packs a 3,500mAh battery. According to the company, the battery of the Infinix Smart 3 Plus can give up to 25 hours of 4G talk time, 34 hours of music playback, 10 hours of video playback, and 25 days of standby time.

On the camera front, the Smart 3 Plus packs triple-rear camera setup which comprises of a 13MP sensor with an f/1.8 aperture paired with a 2MP sensor along with a low-light tertiary sensor. For selfies and video calls, there is an 8MP front-facing camera with AI beauty mode and screen flash. The rear camera comes with features such as PDAF, dual-LED flash, auto scene detection, AR Stickers, and much more. The back panel of the device also sports a fingerprint scanner.

Other features of the Smart 3 Plus includes Bluetooth v5, 3.5mm audio jack, FM radio, Micro-USB port etc. While the sensors of the device consist of G-Sensor, proximity sensor, light sensor, compass, fingerprint sensor, and Face Unlock.

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Meizu 16s with 48MP primary camera, Snapdragon 855 processor launched: Price and specifications

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Meizu 16s with 48MP primary camera, Snapdragon 855 processor launched: Price and specifications

Chinese smartphone brand Meizu has launched its 16s handset in its home country today. The Meizu 16s smartphone has very thin bezels and sports a dual rear camera setup. The device features an in-display fingerprint scanner, a 48MP primary sensor, and will be available in three colour options – Condensed White, Carbon Black, and Phantom Blue.

Meizu 16s comes with a 6.2-inch full-HD+ display that has an aspect ratio of 18.6:9 and a screen to body ratio of 91.53%. The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 processor and it houses a 3,600mAh battery. Here’s a look at all the details of the newly-launched smartphone:

Meizu 16s price

The new smartphone from Meizu is available in three storage variants in China – 6GB RAM/128GB storage, 8GB RAM/128GB storage and 8GB RAM/256GB storage. While the base model costs CNY 3,398 (approximately Rs 35,200), the 8GB RAM/128GB storage variant and the most high-end model are priced at CNY 3,398 (approximately Rs 38,300) and CNY 4,198 (approximately Rs 43,500) respectively.

The device is listed for pre-orders on the company’s official website, Tmall, Jingdong, Suning, Meizu speciality store and offline cooperative stores. The sale of the handset will begin on April 28.

As of now, there is no word from the company about the smartphone’s launch in India.

Meizu 16s specifications

The newly launched Meizu 16s features a 6.2-inch full-HD+ (1080×2340 pixels) AMOLED display that comes with an aspect ratio of 18.6:9, screen-to-body ratio of 91.52% and a peak brightness of 430 nits. The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 processor clubbed with Adreno 640 GPU and 6GB/8GB RAM options. The device is available with either 128GB or 256GB internal storage.

The dual camera setup of the Meizu 16s smartphone comes with a 48MP sensor with f/1.7 aperture and a 20MP sensor with an f2/6 aperture. The cameras of the device come with OIS, dual super night scene mode and a six-LED ring flash.

For selfies and video calls, there is a 20MP sensor with an f/2.2 aperture that has support for AI face recognition, HDR, portrait blur, and ArcSoft beauty algorithm.

Meizu 16s houses a 3,600mAh battery and weighs 165 grams. The connectivity options of the smartphone include Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth v5, GPS, 4×4 MIMO, NFC, Meizu Pay, and more. Sensors onboard include an accelerometer, an ambient light sensor, an electronic compass, a gyroscope, an in-display fingerprint scanner, an infrared sensor, and a proximity sensor.

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Intel 9th Gen Core i9, Core i7, Core i5 chipsets launched

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Intel 9th Gen Core i9, Core i7, Core i5 chipsets launched

Intel’s H-series core processor line has been updated to include the new 9th Gen Core i9, Core i7 and Core i5 models that are designed on the basis of the ‘Coffee Lake’ architecture. The six new chipsets by Intel will be able to work with high-performance laptops and gaming laptops.

The company has added that they would start showing up in laptops starting today. While Intel is primarily targeting gamers, it has also acknowledged creative professionals who need similar levels of performance.

According to the company, there are scores of PC gamers and content creators who comprise the target audience for the segment of laptops that it is targeting. Intel has also claimed that its chipsets can provide up to 56% better average framerates and up to 38% faster processing for turn-based strategy games as compared to a three-year-old enthusiast laptop.

In addition to this, the company has also promised that 4K editing will become up to 54% faster, however, it has also added that this will depend on the software of the device and the kind of work it has been used for.

Intel’s 9th Gen H-series core has been described as “the world’s most powerful laptop platform.” The company’s new Core i9-9980HK is said to be the equivalent to the Core i9-9980HK that was unveiled last year.

The new chipset comes with eight cores with Hyper-Threading and is targeted towards ‘musclebooks’. The chipset has a base speed of 2.4GHz and a turbo speed of up to 5GHz. It is completely unlocked and can be overclocked.

Speaking of Core i9-9980H, although it is positioned lower, it has similar specifications. The difference is in the base speed of 2.3GHz and maximum turbo boost speed of 4.8GHz. However, it is not unlocked and is aimed at top-end performance.

The next two models that have been launched by the company are Core i7-9850H and Core i7-9750H and they both come with six cores and twelve threads. They both have 12MB of cache and 45W TDP ratings, however, the more high-end one is partially unlocked and can be overclocked to a certain limit. The core i7-9750H runs between 2.6GHz and 4.5GHz and the Core i7-9850H has a 4.6GHz maximum turbo speed.

Coming to the Core i5-9400H and Core i5-9300H have four cores and eight threads. The Core i5-9400H has a base speed of 2.5GHz and a boost speed of 4.3GHz. On the other hand, the Core i5-9300H has a base speed of 2.4GHz and a boost speed of 4.1GHz.

All the CPUs that have been performed come with the support of 128GB of DDR4-2666 RAM.

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OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro launch date in India is set for May 14

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OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro launch date in India is set for May 14

It’s confirmed. Chinese smartphone brand OnePlus is all set to launch its OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro smartphones in India on May 14. OnePlus CEO Pete Lau had promised earlier that the company will be revealing the launch date of its upcoming devices on May 23. Keeping his word, OnePlus has today announced that its OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro will be launched in India, the United States and Europe simultaneously on May 14.

It is worth noticing that this is the first time in the history of the company that its flagship smartphones will be launched at various locations at the same time. In India, the OnePlus launch event is in Bengaluru and it will begin at 8:15 pm IST. The company has said in a statement that it will be unveiling a “device of the future that features exquisite craftsmanship and breakthrough technologies.”

Along with announcing the launch date, OnePlus has also added that it will be making the entry vouchers for its event available on its website staring 10 am IST on April 25.

A dedicated page for upcoming OnePlus 7 series has already gone live on Amazon India’s website. The page says ‘Go Beyond Speed. OnePlus 7 Series Launch Event. May 14, 2019.’ Besides this, there is a ‘Notify Me’ button that those who are interested in buying the smartphone can click in order to get updates about when it goes on pre-orders.

It should also be added that Lau had recently confirmed in a media interview that the flagship devices of the company will be called OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro. He also added that OnePlus 7 Pro would come with a “super-smooth and very crisp” display.

As of now, not much is known about the specifications of the upcoming smartphones from OnePlus. We do know that both the smartphones will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 processor, as that was confirmed by the company.

In addition to this, Lau recently spoke about the development of a OnePlus 7 model that comes with 5G connectivity. It is being speculated that this model could be known as OnePlus 7 Pro 5G and it will come with Snapdragon X50 modem, which will enable it for being connected to 5G networks.

Prior to this, he also posted a small video on his Twitter profile which only said ‘fast and smooth.’ While speed has always been a key focus of OnePlus smartphones, this time the company is focusing on smooth performance too.

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Samsung Galaxy M40 spotted on Wi-Fi Alliance database: Some tech specs revealed

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Samsung Galaxy M40 spotted on Wi-Fi Alliance database: Some tech specs revealed

With the rise of the Samsung Galaxy A-series devices, the other budget-friendly smartphone of the South Korean technology giant aimed at millennials seems forgotten? The Samsung Galaxy M-series came before the launch of the new Galaxy A-series, but it looks like the newly launched devices of the A-series is grabbing all the headlines. On that note, the last launched device from the Galaxy M-series was the Samsung Galaxy M30 and it came with good specifications such as the triple-rear camera setup, Super AMOLED display and a big battery. But now, according to a new rumour, the next device in the Galaxy M-series is going to be the Samsung Galaxy M40. A listing on the Wi-Fi Alliance database revealed the details about the new smartphone.

According to the report, the Galaxy M40 holds a model number SM-M405F/DS and it will be the next budget-friendly device from Samsung. The listing reveals some of the features of the new Galaxy M40, such as it will run Android 9 Pie out-of-the-box and it will most probably have 128GB of internal storage. However, it is not clear if the Galaxy M40 will come with just one variant bringing 128GB storage or multiple variants. It should be noted that the sibling of the Galaxy M40, the Galaxy M30 came with only one variant so the bigger brother of the device might too follow the same footsteps.

Moreover, it is estimated that the Samsung Galaxy M40 might come with 5,000mAh battery sporting a Super AMOLED display panel. It will most likely have a triple-rear camera setup similar to the Galaxy M30. But the development and the existence of the Galaxy M40 is still not official as Samsung has made no comment on it.

If we recall, Samsung had launched the M-series devices in January with the Galaxy M10 and the Galaxy M20. Both of which were budget-friendly devices from the South Korean tech giant launched to take on Xiaomi. And the Galaxy M-series has done considerably well in the Indian market as it has sold millions of units.

The next device was the Galaxy M30 with the Super AMOLED display panel and triple-rear camera and a 5,000mAh battery. The Galaxy M30 was one tough device to beat by other Chinese companies as it offered the customers everything without being too expensive and still holding the Samsung brand. It was also priced in the mid-range segment, so the upcoming Galaxy M40 is also expected to be priced similarly. And more importantly, it is expected to be more powerful and offer more than what the Samsung Galaxy M30 does.

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NVIDIA announces GeForce GTX 1650 and more than 80 GTX-16 series Turing powered laptops

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NVIDIA announces GeForce GTX 1650 and more than 80 GTX-16 series Turing powered laptops

NVIDIA has announced a record this time. They have put out more than 80 gaming laptops powered by the GTX-16 series, adding to its ever-growing collection of products (these of course are not solely built by the company but by partners in the ecosystem). The newly launched laptops are powered by the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti and the GeForce GTX 1650. Both these GTX-16 series GPUs are Turing Powered and are capable of running current gen games smoothly.

The GTX-16 series GPUs can run the current popular battleroyale PUBG, Apex Legends and Fortnite at 100fps in 1080p mode. Comparing it to the four-year old GeForce GTX 960M, the new GTX-16 series offers 4 times more performance.

NVIDIA GTX-16 series laptops, GeForce GTX 1660 Ti and the GeForce GTX 1650 price and availability

The newly launched GTX-16 powered gaming laptops come at a starting price of $799 (approximately Rs 55,766) and will start selling from today onwards.

The laptops can be bought from makers such as Acer, ASUS, Dell / Alienware, Gigabyte, HP, Lenovo and MSI. And in the coming months, the new GTX-16 series will also be made available on Samsung’s stores.

Now talking about the GPUs, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 for desktops are available at Rs 12,999. It can be purchased from any leading add-in card providers including ASUS, Colorful, EVGA, Gainward, Galaxy, Gigabyte, Innovision 3D, MSI, Palit, PNY and Zotac.

NVIDIA is also tying up with Fortnite to give the gamers 2,000 V-Bucks and the Fortnite Counterattack Set with a of GeForce 16-series GPU for desktop or laptop. This promotion offer is available in most regions around the world.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, GeForce GTX 1650 and GTX-16 series laptops specifications and features

The new Turing powered GTX-16 series GPUs are launched basically for the gaming laptops. With the launch of the new graphics card, NVIDIA has announced more than 80 laptops powered by the GTX-16 series Turing Powered cards. The new GPUs take advantage of the shader innovations of the 12th generation of NVIDIA Turing GPU architecture. It also comes with unified cache architecture with 3 times the L1 cache compared to the Pascal generation of GPUs. They use the turbocharged performance using adaptive shading technology.

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NVIDIA GTX-16 series GPU

Comparing it to the NVIDIA Pascal, the Turing Architecture delivers 1.5x instructions per clock and 1.4x power efficiency. It makes the GTX-16 series more power efficient and deliver the best performance per watt in any laptop in its class.

Mark Aevermann, director of product management at NVIDIA said, “Gamers have an impressive selection of fast, power-efficient and thin laptops to choose from — all powered by our Turing family of GeForce RTX and GTX GPUs. Now is the perfect time to be in the market for a new GeForce gaming laptop, especially for the tens of millions of gamers with older laptops who’d like to experience incredibly fast frame rates in their favorite games.”

NVIDIA GTX-16 series GPU

The new laptops which are powered by the GTX-16 series GPU comes with Max Q design which gives the laptops 20mm thinness, narrow bezels and 144Hz refresh rate with good battery life. They also come with NVIDIA Optimus technology which deliver 2 times more battery life, there is an inclusion of Whisper Mode that enables the laptops to run quietly and deliver optimal power efficiency.

The new laptops also come with NVIDIA highlights that allows the players to automatically capture their best gaming moments. It is supported by more than 40 games including Metro Exodus, Fortnite, PUBG, Final Fantasy XV, Tekken 7 etc. And lastly, there is the inclusion of the NVIDIA Ansel that enables the games to take in-game pictures.

NVIDIA GTX-16 series GPU

But the new laptops are not just for gamers as they can also be used to edit and render videos, photographs, graphic designs etc. The exact details of most of the laptops are not out yet, however they will be powered by Intel CPU’s and will come in 15-inch size upwards.

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Apple will enable Lightroom-like apps access photos directly with iOS 13: Report

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Apple will enable Lightroom-like apps access photos directly with iOS 13: Report

Once iOS 13 rolls out to all its devices, Apple will reportedly let third-party apps import photos directly from the external storage. If this is indeed true, then a key reason for frustration among a number of Apple users is going to go. As of now, in order to import images, iPad Pro users have to first put them in the system’s camera roll and then move them to an app like Lightroom CC.

It is worth mentioning that prior to this, the Cupertino based technology giant also rolled out a Siri Shortcut in order to automate the process. However, the upcoming new feature will make it unnecessary for iPad users to follow so many steps.

The report about the feature first surfaced in 9to5Mac, which further said that Apple will be announcing improvements to Marzipan apps, Siri, and ARKit — the company’s AR developer kit. Here’s a list of changes that are expected:

Marzipan: Apple’s framework that lets iOS developers port their apps to the Mac will get support for more Mac-specific features including Touch Bar and menu bar. In addition to this, UIKit apps will get the ability to open multiple windows and Split View apps will get better support for resizing.

Siri: Apple’s digital assistant will get access to a number of new ‘Intents’, which basically are spoken commands by the user that the third party apps can integrate with. According to the report that has surfaced online, Intents will include commands like media playback, voice calling and search.

Augmented Reality apps: The AR apps on Apple devices will be able to detect human poses going forward. This will be made possible because of improvements to ARKit and it will also benefit from developers that will enable them to visually create AR experiences. Augmented Reality is also about to get support for controllers and headsets with touch controllers and stereo headsets.

Miscellaneous: Other changes that are set to happen, including giving developers more control over iPhone‘s Taptic Engine, expanding support for NFC tag, letting developers upgrade their machine learning models on the device. As of now, they need to be pre-trained.

It is worth mentioning that Apple is expected to announce these features and a number of other changes at its upcoming developers’ conference in June this year – WWDC 2019. Major announcements that are expected by the company are iOS 13, tvOS 13, macOS 10.15, and watchOS 6 among others.

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Nikon COOLPIX W150, water and shock resistant camera launched in India

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Nikon COOLPIX W150, water and shock resistant camera launched in India

Nikon India has officially announced the launch of its new camera named Nikon COOLPIX W150. The new handheld point-and-shoot camera is user-friendly, gives reliable performance and most importantly, it is water and shock proof. Since it repels water and can withstand a quake, the new cameras is well suited for a number of activities including playing in the pool or travelling. Over that, it offers 13.2 million pixels and Full HD video recording with stereo sound.

Nikon COOLPIX W150 price and availability

The price of the Nikon COOLPIX W150 has not been revealed yet by the company but it will be available on Nikon’s official website for purchase in the coming days.

Sajjan Kumar, Managing Director of Nikon India said, “Developing a product with greater ease of use is what we always desired. The W150 is an all-rounded tough camera that not only feels and looks good, but also delivers great images and videos for a wide range of users to preserve memories in a fun way.”

Nikon COOLPIX W150 specifications and features

As mentioned earlier, the 13.2 MP COOLPIX W150 is water-resistant (up to 10 metres) and it can also shoot and record photos and videos underwater. The camera also has an underwater face framing and face detection capability, which uses image processing to correct distortion and give a clear underwater image.

The device is also shockproof and it can withstand falls from as high as 1.8 metres (that is roughly 6 feet). The newly launched camera can also withstand temperatures up to -10-degree Celsius making it a device capable of handling cold temperatures as well. There is a feature called the SnapBridge in the Nikon COOLPIX W150 that allows its users to share photos and videos with any smart device and even upload them to social media instantly.

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Sajjan Kumar, further added, “Not only is the W150 great for taking pictures, its ergonomic camera body is also aesthetically pleasing with rich colour variations to suit a range of user preferences. The colour variants of W150 will bring a pop of colour wherever it goes.”

The Nikon COOLPIX W150 packs a NIKOR lens with CMOS sensor for capturing high-quality images. It comes with 3x optical zoom capability, which covers a wide angle from 30mm to 90mm and the 6x Dynamic Fine Zoom that covers approximately 180mm. The design of the Nikon COOLPIX W150 is easy to grip and carry. Some other features the Nikon COOLPIX W150 comes with is Little planet effect, Decorate function, Arrange Pictures function, Picture Play function, Smile Timer function, Image Lock function, Exchange Message function, Smile Time function and a grading function.

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PUBG Mobile Easter egg hunt is live: Here’s how you can get rewards

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PUBG Mobile Easter egg hunt is live: Here’s how you can get rewards

Although the festival of Easter has just passed, for PUBG Mobiles fans, it has not. Tencent Games had introduced a number of Easter-themed changes to one of the most popular battle royale games – PUBG Mobile. Among these changes, one is the Easter egg hunt. As the name suggests, the company has hidden a number of Easter eggs within the game and the players have to find them to get rewards and gifts.

And Easter might be over, the PUBG Mobile’s Easter egg hunt is still going on. So, if you have not tried collecting the eggs till now, you should do it while the hunt is live on the game.

It is worth mentioning that PUBG Mobile has two types of Easter eggs that the players can collect in order to get gifts and rewards. The first one is a single egg, and when players find this they can open it in order to get some in-game apparel. The other type of Easter eggs can be found inside the game at multiple locations.

In order to get the first Easter egg, players need to open the spring draw tab in the game. Once this is done, players need to search behind the plants that show up on their screen by tapping on them. A little egg will be found behind one of these plants.

Coming to the in-game Easter eggs, we should mention that they can get users a free crate in the events tab when players manage to collect five of them. One can also redeem them to get battle points and a number of other prizes that will be useful for the game.

Recently, Tencent Games started rolling out the 0.12 stable update to all PUBG Mobile users on Android as well as iOS. The much-awaited PUBG Mobile update gets new modes like Zombie: Darkest Night and a number of new features like the ability to spectate your friends’ matches.

As a part of the new Darkest Night mode, users have to Stay alive for one night while fighting zombies. All the teams that survive the game till morning end up winning.

An array of new features and abilities have been added to PUBG Mobile with the latest update and users have been waiting for some of these for a very long time.

To know everything that is new about PUBG Mobile’s 0.12 update, you can click here.

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Xolo ZX with dual-rear cameras, 6GB RAM launched: Price and specifications

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Xolo ZX with dual-rear cameras, 6GB RAM launched: Price and specifications

After being inactive for long, Indian smartphone brand Xolo has launched its smartphone named the Xolo ZX. The newly launched device comes with up to 6GB of RAM and it comes with certain AI features such as the AI Gaming Mode, AI Portrait Mode, and AI Studio Mode.

The company has also partnered with Reliance Jio to offer certain deals to the customers of the Xolo ZX. Some highlights of the smartphone are that it comes with a notch, dual-rear camera setup and an HD+ display. Here’s what you need to know about it:

Xolo ZX price and availability

The 4GB RAM/ 64GB internal storage variant of the Xolo ZX is priced at Rs 11,499 while the 6GB RAM/ 128GB storage variant of the device has a price tag of Rs 13,999.

The Xolo ZX can be bought from Amazon India starting April 25 and it is available in two colour options – Electric Blue and Midnight Blue.

Launch offers of the Xolo ZX include a Rs 2,000 cashback which will be available in the form of 44 recharge vouchers of Rs 50 each. These vouchers can be used from the MyJio app. The users of Jio will also get 50GB of additional 4G data that consists of 5GB data per recharge for up to 10 recharges. Also, the Jio offer is applicable only if the user recharges with the Rs 198 or Rs 299 plan.

The Xolo ZX comes with a Cleartrip voucher worth Rs 2,800. The company has also partnered with Mydala.com to offer discount coupons worth Rs 5,000.

Xolo ZX specifications and features

The Xolo ZX sports a 6.22-inch HD+ IPS display that has an aspect ratio of 19:9 and comes with a 2.5D curved Gorilla Glass 3 protection. It is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P22 SoC paired with 4GB RAM or 6GB RAM. The smartphone runs Android 8.1 Oreo and comes with either 64GB or 128GB of internal storage. It packs a 3,260mAh battery which, according to the company, can last for up to 1.5 days. However, it does not support fast charging. The Xolo ZX supports dual-SIM cards with 4G VoLTE support on both the SIMs.

On the camera front, the Xolo ZX comes with dual-rear camera setup which comprises of a 13MP primary camera paired with a 5MP secondary camera. Both the cameras are paired with dual-tone LED flash. While at the front, there is a 16MP Tetracell sensor with an f/2.0 aperture. The rear camera of the Xolo ZX comes with AI features such as the AI Refocus and AI Portrait Mode features to enhance the photos. It also has AI Studio Mode which offers six different modes and light effects to add a professional touch.

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Huawei P30 Lite to go on its first sale from April 25: Get all the details here

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Huawei P30 Lite to go on its first sale from April 25: Get all the details here

The affordable variant of the Huawei’s flagship smartphone – Huawei P30 Lite – is going to go on sale from April 25 onwards. The device was launched earlier this month alongside the Huawei P30 Pro and it is a more-affordable version of the flagship handset. The Huawei P30 Lite is powered by the Kirin 710 SoC paired with 4GB RAM/ 6GB RAM.

It is targeted more towards the mid-range segment of the smartphone industry and is more of a separate phone of its own instead of being a watered-down version of the Huawei P30 Pro. Unlike the Samsung Galaxy S10e which is powered by the same CPU as the higher-end variant of the device, the Huawei P30 Lite comes with a less powerful chipset than its Pro variant. The company is offering a number of deals for the users who purchases this Huawei P30 Lite. Get all the details about them here:

Huawei P30 Lite price and availability

The 4GB RAM/ 128GB storage variant of the Huawei P30 Lite will cost Rs 19,990 while the 6GB RAM/ 128GB storage model of the device is priced at Rs 22,990. It will come in two colour options – Midnight black and Peacock blue.

The sale of the Huawei P30 Lite will start from April 25, 12AM (midnight) onwards on Amazon India’s website.

Launch offers of the Huawei P30 Lite includes No-cost EMI for 6 months and exchange of up to Rs 2,000. The Reliance Jio customers can get 2.2TB of data as well as a cashback of Rs 2,200 (44 recharge vouchers worth Rs 50 each).  However, the vouchers can only be availed if the user recharges with Rs 198 or Rs 299 plan. These cashback voucher can only be redeemed once at a time, for that the user has to recharge with either Rs 198 or Rs 299 through the My Jio app. Also, with the recharge of the said plans, the users will get 5GB of additional data voucher which will be limited to 25 recharges and it will be credited to the user’s MyJio account.

Huawei P30 Lite specifications and features

The Huawei P30 Lite sports a 6.15-inch Full HD (2312 x 1080 pixels) LCD screen with a teardrop notch at the top. Unlike the P30 Pro, the P30 Lite comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. As mentioned above, the Huawei P30 Lite is powered by a HiSilicon Kirin 710 SoC paired with 4GB RAM or 6GB RAM and it has 128GB of internal storage.

On the camera front, Huawei P30 Lite has a triple-rear camera setup comprising of a 24MP wide-angle lens with an f/1.8 aperture and Triple AI with Wide Angle (120 degree) amalgamated with scenic recognition. The main camera is paired with an 8MP ultra-wide lens with an f/2.4 aperture along with a 2MP depth-sensor. On the front, there is a 32MP selfie camera with an f/2.0 aperture.

Since the cameras are one of the main focus points of the P30-series, the P30 Lite is no different. Its rear cameras come with Wide angle lens, Night, Portrait, Pro, Slow-motion, Panorama, Light painting, HDR, Time-Lapse, 3D Panorama, Stickers, Documents, Ultra snapshot, Capture smiles, Audio control, and Timer among other features. The selfie camera of the smartphone supports features such as Portrait, Panorama, AR lens, Time-Lapse, Filter, 3D Panorama, Stickers, Capture smiles, Mirror reflection, Audio control and timer.

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Lenovo Z6 Pro with AI-powered quad cameras and Snapdragon 855 SoC launched: Price and specifications

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Lenovo Z6 Pro with AI-powered quad cameras and Snapdragon 855 SoC launched: Price and specifications

Chinese smartphone brand Lenovo has finally launched its Z6 Pro smartphone in China. Although we did have an idea about the features of the Lenovo Z6 Pro handset thanks to the teasers that the company had shared in the last few weeks, now we finally have the pricing details too.

Lenovo Z6 Pro is the successor of the Z5 Pro smartphone that was launched in November last year. The device comes with a waterdrop shaped notch and an in-display fingerprint scanner on its screen and is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 processor. Here’s a look at all the details of the newly launched Lenovo Z6 Pro smartphone:

Lenovo Z6 Pro price and availability

The Lenovo Z6 Pro has been launched in China in four storage variants – 6GB RAM/128GB storage, 8GB RAM/256GB storage, 8GB RAM/256GB storage and 12GB RAM/512GB storage. While the base model costs CNY 2,899, the 8GB RAM/128GB storage, 8GB RAM/256GB storage and 12GB RAM/512GB storage models are priced at CNY 2,999, CNY 3,799, and CNY 4,999 respectively.

The company has also announced that it will be launching a 5G variant of the smartphone in China. To do this, Lenovo will be partnering with three major telecom operators in the country. However, there is no word on the pricing of the 5G model yet.

The registrations for the Lenovo Z6 Pro are open in China, the smartphone will be going on sale on April 29. The handset will be available in Black and Blue colour smartphones.

Lenovo Z6 Pro specifications

Coming to the specifications of Lenovo Z6 Pro, the smartphone runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with ZUI 11 and comes with a number of enhancements including Game Turbo mode, U-Touch and U-Health among others. The smartphone sports a 6.39-inch AMOLED display that has support for DC dimming and HDR 10 and comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner. The company claims that the fingerprint sensor of the smartphone comes with an increased fingerprint recognition area, faster unlock support and has the ability to detect moist and wet fingers. Other than this, the Z6 Pro also has support for Face Unlock.

Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 processor clubbed with Adreno 640 GPU, the smartphone is available in 6GB/8GB/12GB RAM options. The company has also added PC-grade Coldfront liquid cooling system to the Lenovo Z6 Pro which is claimed to offer better heat management.

On the camera front, the smartphone sports an AI-powered quad-camera setup clubbed with dual LED flash. The handset’s camera setup has a 48MP primary sensor with an f/1.8 lens, a 16MP wide-angle sensor, an 8MP telephoto sensor and a 2MP sensor. The smartphone comes with a ToF (Time of Flight) and a PDAF sensor as well. The cameras come with optical image stabilisation and modes like Super Night Scene, Super Macro, Super Wide Angle, Super Body, and Dual Scene. For selfies and video calls, there is a 32MP front-facing camera.

Lenovo Z6 Pro houses a 4,000mAh battery that has support for 27W fast charging and reverse charging. The connectivity options of the handset include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, dual-frequency GPS, a USB Type-C port.

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