Apple to launch a new Find My Phone app that will be able to track non-iOS devices: Report

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Apple to launch a new Find My Phone app that will be able to track non-iOS devices: Report

Cupertino-based technology giant Apple is reportedly planning to merge its Find My iPhone and Find My Friends services. A report has surfaced online which suggests that going forward both of these services by Apple will be merged into one single app that will be able to track an expanded range of devices and is said to be released on iOS as well as macOS as a Marzipan-based application.

The report, which was first published in 9to5Mac, says that Apple’s new service will be able to track your devices when if they are not connected to the internet. Other than this, it will have a number of features that we have already seen on Apple’s Find My iPhone app. Users will also have an option of selecting a device and putting it into ‘lost mode’. This will make that device make a sound so that it is easier for you to locate them. It has also been mentioned that the service will let users find where their AirPods are.

However, that is still not the key highlight of the app. Among the biggest new features of the service is that it will be able to track non-Apple devices too. The company is working on a new tag codenamed ‘B389’, which users will be able to attach to a particular item in order to track it. Users will also need to pair the device with their iCloud account and on doing this, they will be notified if the item gets too far away. The location of the item will also be shared with the user’s friends.

In addition to this, with Apple’s new Find My iPhone app, users will be able to upload their contact information on to the tag and this will then be displayed on a nearby Apple device when the item goes in the ‘lost mode’.

Coming to the Find My Friends portion of the upcoming app, its functionality is very similar to the existing app by Apple. According to the report, it will let users share their location with family and friends and they can also request others to share their location with them. It will also enable users to set up notifications for when a friend leaves a certain location or visits it.

As of now, there is no word on when exactly the revamped Apple app will be released, however, we think that Apple’s annual developer conference WWDC can be the perfect event to announce the new app. It is also being speculated that in case Apple doesn’t release the app then, it will announce it with its iPhones in September.

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Microsoft Surface Hub 2S with 4K+ resolution screen launched: Price and features

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Microsoft Surface Hub 2S with 4K+ resolution screen launched: Price and features

Software giant Microsoft last year announced its Surface Hub 2 collaborative display. And today, we have finally got more details about the range of the company. Microsoft has today said that we will have to wait till next year for the launch of Surface Hub 2X, which is the high-end variant of the fluid rotating display. In addition to this, the company has also launched its 50-inch Microsoft Surface Hub 2S.

The newly launched Microsoft Surface Hub 2S runs the current Surface Hub software and the company has said that it will begin shipping in June. Furthermore, Microsoft will also be launching an 85-inch model soon, just like it did with the last Surface Hub lineup. The software giant has priced the 50-inch Surface Hub 2 at $9,000, while its movable stand will cost $1,499.

Microsoft has said that the screens of its Surface Hub 2 come with “tablet class precision”, and all of them feature a resolution that is more than 4K. The movable stand of the Surface Hub 2 will enable users to move the device between rooms without any problems. It also comes with a 4K camera along with an eight-element microphone which will let users make video calls. In addition to this, you can also buy a battery accessory by Microsoft that will cost you $1,400. With the accessory, you will be able to work with the device unplugged for a few hours.

At its event in New York, Microsoft showed how one can make a video call on the Surface Hub 2S and add up to four people. Besides this, the company also said that the device will be able to collaborate with other Surface laptops nearby with its digital whiteboard. With Surface Hub 2S, we can see that the software giant’s investment in screen technology has paid off since the device’s screen projects sharp images and vibrant colours.

Microsoft has also said that Surface Hub 2S users will be able to upgrade to the 2X in future via a removable processor cartridge. The upgrade will also get the rotation ability to the device that Microsoft spoke about last year. However, there is no word as of now about how much the upgrade cartridge will cost.

The company has also not given any details about what to expect from the hardware of the upcoming Surface Hub 2X. So, we will have to wait until we out more.

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OnePlus 7 will ‘unleash a new era of Fast and Smooth’: CEO Pete Lau

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OnePlus 7 will ‘unleash a new era of Fast and Smooth’: CEO Pete Lau

OnePlus 7 is undoubtedly one among the most anticipated smartphones right now. A lot has been said about the upcoming flagship device from OnePlus. And yesterday, the company’s CEO Pete Lau took to Twitter to say that he will soon be announcing something about OnePlus’ upcoming handset. He further asked his followers to check his profile again a day later to get the update.

Keeping his word, Lau has posted a teaser of the upcoming OnePlus smartphone on his Twitter profile. He has posted a video on the microblogging platform that is five seconds long and shows an outline of a smartphone.

The only text that is present on the video reads, “Fast and Sm…th”. Along with that, Lau has written, “Excited to share the next product from OnePlus will unleash a new era of Fast and Smooth. Especially Smooth! Smooth is more challenging than Fast – a true test of hardware and software. The new product is just beautiful – I can’t wait for you to see it!”

Much like OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T (review), this time too the company seems to be focussing on speed and performance with its upcoming smartphone. Considering that we already know that OnePlus 7 will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 processor, this doesn’t come as a surprise.

When Lau tweeted yesterday that he has an announcement to make about the next OnePlus smartphone, it was widely speculated that he will be announcing the launch date of the smartphone. While that did not happen, he did say in his tweet that he can’t wait for people to see the new product. This is a clear indication of the fact that the upcoming smartphone is scheduled to launch soon. According to a recent report, the company will be launching the smartphone on May 14. Even though as of now there is no confirmation from the company about the date, May 14 is in line with OnePlus’ previous launches.

Reports have also suggested that OnePlus will be unveiling three smartphones instead of one this time including OnePlus 7’s vanilla edition, OnePlus 7 Pro, and OnePlus 7 5G. While a lot has been speculated about the upcoming smartphones, the most widely-accepted rumour till now is that OnePlus 7 will come with a pop-up selfie camera and a triple rear camera setup.

If this turns out to be true, then OnePlus 7 will be the first ever smartphone from the company to come with the two features.

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PUBG Mobile 0.12 update with Darkest Night and Spectator mode begins rolling out: Get all the details here

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PUBG Mobile 0.12 update with Darkest Night and Spectator mode begins rolling out: Get all the details here

PUBG Mobile update 0.12 has now been released for Android and iOS platforms. Players can now get the updated app via Google Play Store or Apple’s App Store. We should mention that this is a much-awaited update of that gets new modes like Zombie: Darkest Night and a number of new features like the ability to spectate your friends’ PUBG Mobile matches.

PUBG Mobile update 0.12 is 475MB in size and is being rolled out in phases. However, it is now out of beta, so it’s just a matter of time before you get it. Here’s a look at the changes that the latest update of PUBG Mobile gets to the game:

New Feature: EvoZone

  • Replaces Event mode
  • Survive Till Dawn is now under this mode
  • More new modes will be added in the future

New EvoZone Mode: Darkest Night

  • Stay alive for one night while fighting zombies
  • All teams that are still alive at dawn will win

Changes to Survive Till Dawn:

  • Stun Grenades now also stun zombies
  • Added Liquid Nitrogen Grenades to freeze enemies and reduce their movement speed
  • Added jumping zombies and zombie dogs
  • Some zombies can now climb over low walls or onto roofs
  • Added RPG-7 and Jungle Style Magazines
  • Flamethrowers now deal more damage
  • M134 handling has been tuned
  • Players will gain affixes that grant certain buffs
  • Zombies now move slower after being hit by firearms
  • Added Survive Till Dawn quick chat messages to Default and Classic voice packs
  • Daily missions can now be completed in Survive Till Dawn
  • Players can now spectate matches that their friends, Crews or Clan members are currently in, and view others’ information while spectating as well as adjust Spectator Mode privacy settings
  • Scope crosshair colors can now be changed in settings
  • Portable Closets can now be swapped while in a match
  • Spring Theme and Treasure is now available. Each draw guarantees a unique reward, and Sakura Dacia or Pink Rose Set is a guaranteed drop when drawing 10
  • Popularity has been added to Spaces. Players can now show their support by giving LIKEs to one another, and become Partners with friends that have 400 Synergy or more. Partners will appear in each other’s Spaces
  • Players can now add Shop items as Favorites and be notified when these items are on sale
  • Duplicated time-limited items will now be stacked to only show 1 icon per item with total amount of time remaining (maximum duration is 999 days)
  • New Achievements: Best Companion, Superstar, Winning Culture, Adventurer, Until Dawn, and A Step Too Far

Other Improvements

  • Automatic door-opening has been tuned
  • Dynamic weather odds have been tuned
  • More buildings have been added to Dino Park, Coal Mines and Goroka in Vikendi
  • Crew Challenge qualifying round has been expanded, and top 10 teams now get unique outfits
  • Emulator detection enhanced to stop emulator players from being matched with players on mobile devices
  • Friend invitations now show map and lag information
  • Quick Chat messages are now edited in Inventory
  • Quick Chat messages can now be displayed as a wheel to make sending messages faster and easier
  • Shadow effects can now be disabled to reduce resource consumption, heat and battery usage
  • Added a reminder on dismantling duplicated items for Silver
  • Previews are now available in some pages. Tap the reward icon to preview outfits
  • Gallery now only show items currently in stock at the Shop
  • Cloth Bandana (Leopard) with first purchase has ended. Rewards for first purchase of the season will be updated
  • RP Backpack now remember settings from the previous season
  • Mythic outfit emotes can now be heard by more players
  • Added haptic feedback to some buttons
  • Added animation for dropping empty magazines when reloading
  • Animation for throwing grenades while prone has been tuned
  • Animation added for opening/closing doors
  • Fixed a bug where hair was not displayed correctly when equipping certain headgear
  • Fixed a bug where Season 6 Pants caused graphic glitches in certain footgear
  • Fixed a bug where doors were not displayed properly
  • Fixed a bug where players may get stuck in buildings in certain areas

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Samsung Galaxy A70 with triple rear cameras, 4,500mAh battery launched in India: Price and specifications

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Samsung Galaxy A70 with triple rear cameras, 4,500mAh battery launched in India: Price and specifications

South Korean technology giant Samsung has finally launched its Galaxy A70 smartphone in India. Samsung Galaxy A70 was announced globally last week, got listed on the company’s official India website soon after. And today, the smartphone maker has announced the India pricing and availability of the handset. Samsung Galaxy A70 comes with an Infinity-U display and it has a triple camera setup on its back panel.

Other key highlights of the smartphone include an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 processor, an in-display fingerprint scanner and a massive 4,500mAh battery that has support for 25W Super-Fast Charging. Here’s a look at the pricing details and specifications of the Samsung Galaxy A70 smartphone:

Samsung Galaxy A70 price in India

Samsung Galaxy A70 is available in 6GB RAM/128GB internal storage model that costs Rs 28,990. The handset is available in Black, Blue and White colour variants. The pre-booking of the smartphone will begin on April 20 and will go on till April 30 and the newest device by Samsung will go on sale starting May 1.

Those who pre-order the Samsung Galaxy A70 smartphone will be able to buy the company’s U Flex Bluetooth headset at Rs 999 instead of Rs 3,799. The handset will be available to buy from Flipkart, all retail stores, Samsung’s online shop, and Samsung Opera House.

Samsung Galaxy A70 specifications

Samsung Galaxy A70 runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with One UI and sports a 6.7-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-U Display that has an aspect ratio of 20:9. Powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 processor, Galaxy A70 comes with 6GB of RAM and has 128GB of internal storage. The device can also hold a microSD card of up to 512GB.

For imaging duties, Galaxy A70 comes with a triple rear camera setup that comprises of a 32MP sensor with an f/1.7 aperture, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle sensor with an f/2.2 aperture and a 5MP depth sensor with an f/2.2 aperture. The handset also has a 32MP front-facing snapper with an f/2.0 lens for selfies and video calls. Samsung has also added a Scene Optimiser to the smartphone that is supposed to analyse more than 20 scenes and adjust the colour, contrast and brightness of the images captured. It also comes with AR Emoji and Selfie Focus.

The new handset by Samsung houses a 4,500mAh battery that has support for 25W Super-Fast Charging technology. The smartphone also comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner.

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Honor 20 to make its debut on May 21, Honor 20 Lite specs, price and pictures leaked

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Honor 20 to make its debut on May 21, Honor 20 Lite specs, price and pictures leaked

Honor View 20 was the last flagship device that was launched by Huawei’s sub-brand – Honor. And now, the company has announced that it is all set to launch its next flagship smartphone – Honor 20 – at an event in London on May 21. However, a month before its launch, the Honor 20 has received the 3C certification. Other than this, images, specifications and the pricing of another device in the Honor 20 series – Honor 20 Lite – have been leaked online. According to the leaks, the Honor 20 Lite will be packing a triple-rear camera setup and will be powered by the company’s own HiSilicon Kirin 710 SoC.

Speaking about the Honor 20 which will be launched on May 21, the handset has finally received its mandatory 3C certification in China. According to the 3C certification listing spotted by Gizmochina, the certification has names of two devices of the Honor 20 series with the model numbers YAL-AL00 and the YAL-TL00. The 3C database also reveals that the users will also get a 22.W fast charger in the retail package of the Honor 20. Also, the Honor 20 will reportedly be powered by Kirin 980 SoC paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.

According to the listing, the Honor 20 packs a triple-rear camera setup with the main sensor comprising of a 48MP lens paired with a 20MP sensor along with an 8MP sensor. The cameras will also come with 3X optical zoom while the front of the device will house a 32MP selfie camera. The listing further reveals that the Honor 20 will pack a 3,650mAh battery and will support GPU Link Turbo Technology.

While the Honor 20 Lite leaked specifications were reported by WinFuture, the report states that the Honor 20 Lite sports a waterdrop-notched display along with a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. The device will also come with a 3.5mm headphone jack and it will be available in Black and Gradient Blue colour options. The Honor 20 Lite will be powered by the 14nm HiSilicon Kirin 710 SoC paired with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The device can also reportedly support microSD card of up to 256GB.

The Honor 20 Lite will sport a screen size of 6.21-inch LCD display with 2340 x 1080 pixels resolution display and it will have a 415ppi pixel density, according to the report. The device will also feature a triple rear camera setup similar to the Honor 20. The main camera will be a 24MP camera with an f/1.8 aperture paired with an 8MP ultra-wide angle lens with 120-degree field of view along with a 2MP depth sensor. While on the front, there is a 32MP selfie camera with an f/2.0 aperture.

Other features of the Honor 20 Lite includes triple slot for the dual SIM and microSD card support along with Bluetooth 4.2 and Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac standards. It will reportedly run Android 9 Pie skinned with EMUI and will pack a 3,400mAh battery.

honor 20 lite
Image credit: WinFuture

According to the reports, the price of the Honor 20 Lite is set at EUR 279 (approximately Rs 22,000) but there is no India pricing available for the device.

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Vingajoy WC-1006 wireless charging pad launched in India: Price and features

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Vingajoy WC-1006 wireless charging pad launched in India: Price and features

Vingajoy, an Indian consumer electronics and accessories maker, has launched its first wireless charging pad in India named WC-1006. According to the company, the new wireless charging pad works with any smartphone that comes with support for wireless charging. The charging pad also has support for Qi wireless charging. The Vingajoy WC-1006 gives a 5W continuous power supply and it comes with a USB port. Here’s everything you need to know about it:

The Vingajoy WC-1006 price and availability

Vingajoy WC-1006 is priced at Rs 1,799 and it can be bought from all the major e-commerce platforms such as Flipkart and Amazon India. The Vingajoy WC-1006 has gone on sale on the abovementioned platforms already.

Speaking on the launch, Mandeep Arora, Co-founder of VingaJoy said, “This product is for the people still using charging cable every night on bedside who can now just keep their phones on the pad and let it charge overnight without any worry of overcharging.”

Vingajoy WC-1006 specifications and features

As mentioned above, the Vingajoy WC-1006 supports QI wireless charging (charging through electromagnetic induction) and it is capable of powering and charging any smartphone with wireless charging support. To charge the smartphone, the user just needs to keep the device on top of the Vingajoy WC-1006 charging pad and it will start charging automatically. The Vingajoy WC-1006 is a homegrown and Indian made wireless charger by a company named Vingajoy that was formed in 2018. Vingajoy is known for making gadget accessories and consumer electronics. They also make Bluetooth speakers, headphones, chargers, cables, protectors, and more than 125 accessories.

With the launch of the Vingajoy WC-1006, the company has added another smart accessory to the growing number of Vingajoy products. The new Vingajoy WC-1006 wireless pad gives a continuous output of 5W and it also comes with a USB input slot for charging. It is a compact wireless charging pad and weighs just 200 grams and is claimed to be very easy to carry around. The Vingajoy WC-1006 charging pad also connects the power supply and the mobile phone matches the receiving shell.

Other than the features mentioned above, the Vingajoy WC-1006 uses the latest technology like “intelligent chip control” which prevents overheating of the charging pad and promotes stabilized charging of the devices. With the launch of an Indian made wireless charging pad at this price point, the users have got a more affordable option to choose. As other wireless charging pads come at a price point around or above Rs 2,000 but the Vingajoy WC-1006 sells at Rs 1,799.

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OnePlus 5T, OnePlus 5 begin receiving Oxygen Beta updates: Here’s a list of new features

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OnePlus 5T, OnePlus 5 begin receiving Oxygen Beta updates: Here’s a list of new features

Chinese smartphone brand OnePlus has started rolling out the new OxygenOS open beta update for its OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T smartphones. While OnePlus 5 has got the OxygenOS Open Beta 30 update, OnePlus 5T has received the OxygenOS Open Beta 28 update. However, it is worth mentioning that the changelogs of both the updates are identical.

Speaking of the changes that the updates have got to OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T, the smartphones have got the April Android security patch, a feature that enables users to add parking locations, and a quick reply feature that lets users respond directly from the notification bar itself.

It is worth mentioning that OnePlus took to its official forum to announce that OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T have received the OxygenOS Open Beta 30 and OxygenOS Open Beta 28 updates respectively. The beta updates have also brought the upgraded Android security patch for the April and added some improvements to the network speed display that appears on the status bar of the smartphones.

Another useful change that the updates have got is quick access to certain tools in the main Settings app with a long press on the corresponding option in the Quick Settings menu of the device. For instance, if you long press on the Bluetooth icon in the Quick Settings, it will directly take you to Bluetooth Settings in the main Settings app. In addition to this, the updates also get the option of Quick Reply in the notification bar.

As we mentioned earlier, the updates have also got the Parking Location feature that enables users to remember the parking spot by letting the smartphone save the vehicle’s location via GPS or by taking photos of the surroundings.

Here’s the entire changelog of the updates:

System

  • Updated Android security patch (2019.04)
  • Improved network speed display
  • Supported shortcuts to access corresponding interfaces in Quick Settings

Quick reply in landscape

  • Supported quick reply in the notification bar

Launcher

  • Added tutorial in shelf
  • Added Parking location feature
  • Improved page Indicator to mirror Icon pack

We should mention here that since the updates are available as beta builds as of now, they may come with bugs. If you think you cannot deal with software issues and bugs, we would suggest you to wait for the stable update. However, if you cannot wait to get these new features already, you can become a beta tester and get all new features and updates before anyone else.

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Apple leads the premium smartphone market in 2018: Counterpoint

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Apple leads the premium smartphone market in 2018: Counterpoint

Cupertino-based technology giant Apple has maintained its lead in the premium segment of the global smartphone market, even though the company lost 7% of the market share in 2018, according to research. The iPhone maker is followed by Samsung, which sits on the second position even though it lost 1% of its market share.

The research further added that the year saw Huawei and Oppo making significant gains. However, a new entrant in the worldwide premium smartphone market in 2018 is OnePlus, which is also has a slot in the top three of the premium segment in India.

The Market Monitor report, which first surfaced in Counterpoint Research, says that Apple accounted for the 51% of the worldwide premium smartphone shipments. While it has fallen from 58% a year earlier, the company is still leading the segment with a significant margin over Samsung, which holds the second spot. The South Korean technology giant has 22% shipments and was followed by Huawei at 10%, Oppo with 6% and OnePlus with 2%.

The report also said that the overall premium smartphone market went up by 14% year-on-year and this was driven by the launch of the 2018 iPhones and some premium smartphones from Chinese brands. Among the Chinese players in the smartphone market, Oppo saw 863% growth, while OnePlus growth was 209% and Xiaomi’s was 149%. These three are said to be the fastest growing brands in the premium segment of the global smartphone market.

If we speak specifically of the Asia-Pacific region, it saw the fastest growth in premium smartphone shipments at 27%. The Indian smartphone market grew 14% and China saw a 37% rise in shipments. However, the difference is that in India, Samsung got the top spot. The South Korean technology giant was followed by OnePlus, Apple, Huawei and Vivo.

We should also mention that Chinese smartphone brand OnePlus has recorded its highest ever shipments in a single quarter in India for Q4 2018. A big reason why Apple could not perform as well in India as it did in the global smartphone market is that the cost of the latest iPhones in the country becomes exorbitant because of the import duty that is imposed.

It is also worth mentioning that search giant Google was among the top five premium smartphone vendors in Western Europe last year. It should also be added that although Oppo has grown tremendously this year, most of its growth came from the Chinese smartphone market.

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MediaTek’s Helio P35 chipset gets premium features to affordable smartphones in India

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MediaTek’s Helio P35 chipset gets premium features to affordable smartphones in India

Chipmaker MediaTek has today announced its Helio P35 chipset, which is aimed at affordable smartphones in India. The processor will be able to support smartphones with advanced dual-camera features, light enhancements and rich connectivity.

In addition to this, it will enable original equipment manufacturers to provide consumers with features like light AI enhancements including face ID and single-cam/dual-cam bokeh at an affordable price. We should mention that Oppo‘s A5s smartphone comes with MediaTek’s Helio P35 SoC.

The company has said that Helio P35 is built on the advanced TSMC 12nm FinFET production process that provides the performance that is needed to support enhanced camera features, AI capabilities and at the same time, it is claimed to prolong the battery life of the device.

With support for Helio P35’s, devices will come for support for Full HD+ resolution displays with 20:9 aspect ratio. So, with MediaTek Helio P35 SoC, smartphone makers will be able to provide all-screen handsets.

MediaTek Helio P35 processor has support for dual rear cameras of up to 13MP+13MP that come with professional-grade depth of field (bokeh) effects. Other than this, with the chipset, a smartphone can hold up to 25MP single camera with simulated bokeh effects.

The company also claims that with its Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) technology and a rolling shutter compensation (RSC) model, the Helio P35 chipset is designed to mitigate warped video when capturing fast action content or panning.

MediaTek has also said that P35 SoC also supports low-light performance, multi-frame noise reduction and clear image zoom technology. The Imagiq capture suite of Helio P35 comes with enhancements that automatically minimize aliasing and grain so that photos turn out to be more crisp. In addition to this, it will also provide correction techniques for defects and distortion.

The company has also said that the P35 chipset has 3A hardware engine that comes with MediaTek’s instant auto exposure (AE) technology and is powered by a hardware camera control unit (CCU). This enables the smartphones to automatically adjust the exposure when lighting conditions change suddenly, according to the company.

Speaking about the chipset, Anku Jain, Managing Director of MediaTek India, said, “Consumers in India want smartphones that capture great photos, take advantage of the latest AI capabilities and deliver robust connectivity, without breaking the bank. The powerful and power-efficient Helio P35 continues MediaTek’s mission to make great technology accessible, enabling device makers to bring to market ‘New Premium’ devices that reshape expectations of what an affordable smartphone can deliver.”

As we mentioned earlier, MediaTek Helio P35 comes with AI enhancements like Face ID and it also has support for smart photo album and single-cam/dual-cam bokeh. The processor is integrated with a powerful octa-core Arm Cortex-A53 CPU that operates at up to 2.3GHz and an IMG PowerVR GE8320 GPU that runs up to 680MHz and a flexible LPDDR3/LPDDR4x memory controller.

With MediaTek’s NeuroPilot support, the company claims that the devices will be able to leverage a robust ecosystem. This would also have support for many common AI frameworks. The company has also added 4G LTE WorldMode modem to the chipset that provides smartphones with dual 4G SIM support. Users will be able to add VoLTE/ViLTE on both the connections. The chipset comes with MediaTek’s TAS 2.0 smart antenna technology to provide optimal signal quality at the lowest power usage.

The chipset also has a dedicated sub-processor in the GNSS engine (including GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo) and it provides a 57% improvement in hot TTFF, a 10% improvement in accuracy and up to 24% lower power operation compared to the previous generation SoC. The chip has support for Bluetooth 5 for 2X speeds, 4X range and 8X broadcast capacity over the previous generation, along with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).

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Xiaomi Redmi Go vs Samsung Galaxy A2 Core: Comparison

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Xiaomi Redmi Go vs Samsung Galaxy A2 Core: Comparison

With the launch of Samsung A2 Core, it is confirmed that the South Korean technology giant is taking over the entry-level smartphone market after being absent from it for a long time. The Samsung A2 Core is the successor of the Samsung J2 Core that was launched back in 2018. The Galaxy A2 Core comes with a good set specifications considering its price of Rs 5,290.

For its price, it offers a qHD display (960 x 540 pixels) and is powered by Samsung’s Exynos 7870 SoC. Some of the similar devices come with a similar price tag but they feature Android 8 Oreo (Go Edition). However, Galaxy A2 Core from Samsung comes with Android 9 Pie (Go Edition). Also, it comes with 1GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage compared to its closest rival, the Xiaomi Redmi Go which has 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage.

For the price it is being offered, the Samsung Galaxy A2 Core has only one worthy competitor, the Xiaomi Redmi Go. And seeing the rivalry between the South Korean technology giant and the Chinese smartphone maker, we are pitting them against each other and to compare their details and specifications side by side so that you can see which one is a better buy.

Display

Xiaomi Redmi Go: 5-inch HD display

Samsung A2 Galaxy Core: 5-inch qHD display

Processor

Xiaomi Redmi Go: Quad-core Snapdragon 425 processor

Samsung A2 Galaxy Core: Octa-core Exynos 7870 processor

Primary Camera

Xiaomi Redmi Go: 8MP sensor with an f/2.0 aperture

Samsung A2 Galaxy Core: 5MP sensor

Secondary Camera

Xiaomi Redmi Go: 5MP sensor with an f/2.2 aperture

Samsung A2 Galaxy Core: 5MP sensor

RAM and storage

Xiaomi Redmi Go: 1GB RAM with 8GB storage

Samsung A2 Galaxy Core: 1GB RAM and 16GB storage

Expandable storage

Xiaomi Redmi Go: Yes, up to 128GB

Samsung A2 Galaxy Core: Yes, up to 256GB

Battery

Xiaomi Redmi Go: 3,000mAh battery

Samsung A2 Galaxy Core: 2,600mAh battery

Operating system

Xiaomi Redmi Go: Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)

Samsung A2 Galaxy Core: Android Pie (Go Edition)

Starting price

Xiaomi Redmi Go: Rs 4,499

Samsung A2 Galaxy Core: Rs 5,290

While both the smartphones are entry-level devices from Samsung and Xiaomi, there is a difference of around Rs 500 in their price. But we also see few changes in the specification and the features of the Xiaomi Redmi Go and the Samsung Galaxy A2 Core. In some aspects like CPU, GPU, price and the camera, Xiaomi wins, but in others like Android OS, RAM and Storage, and Display, Samsung Galaxy A2 Core wins. Both of these devices are a good buy for a first time Android user and the customer won’t feel as if he is cheated if he buys any of these devices. One should buy on the basis of what they think is important for them in a smartphone.

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Facebook Messenger rolls out the Dark Mode to all users globally

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Facebook Messenger rolls out the Dark Mode to all users globally

Social media giant Facebook has announced in that the dark mode feature for its Messenger app has now started rolling out officially for all its users across the globe. Furthermore, the company has also said that users don’t even have to send somebody the moon emoji to activate it. Since last year, the company has teased its much-awaited Dark Mode for the Messenger app. The feature was first announced by the company in October last year and promised to roll out the feature soon.

It was only four months after the initial announcement that the feature first appeared on Facebook Messenger. However, even then it was silently rolling out to Messenger users in several countries including India in the form of an Easter Egg, as it was only activated if you sent someone the Moon Emoji.

But then, that is not the case anymore. Now, to activate the Dark Mode on Facebook Messenger, here are the steps that you need to follow:

  • Open the Facebook Messenger app on your smartphone.
  • Tap on your profile photo and access Settings on a new page.
  • Here, you will see a Dark Mode toggle right below your name and profile picture. Enable it.

That’s all. On following these steps, the Dark Mode will enable automatically on your Facebook Messenger app and your screen will turn from White to Black. According to the company’s blog post, by turning on the Dark Mode in Messenger, the brightness of the screen will be decreased and the contrast and vibrancy will still be maintained.

In addition to this, this cuts down the glare from your device and enables you to use it comfortably in low-light conditions. It is also worth noticing that enabling the Dark Mode increases the battery life of Android devices, as search giant Google itself admitted once.

Dark Mode for Messenger was first spotted last month when Facebook launched the feature in select countries. However, as we mentioned earlier, back then it was in the form of a hidden Easter Egg. So, whenever a user sent the Moon Emoji in chat, a message popped up saying “You found dark mode”. If users chose to enable it, Facebook further informed them that it is still a working feature so you won’t get to see the dark mode everywhere in the app. It was being tested in a few countries in January and India was one of them.

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WhatsApp beta for Android gets new Doodle interface; Screenshot Blocking spotted: Report

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WhatsApp beta for Android gets new Doodle interface; Screenshot Blocking spotted: Report

Facebook-owned WhatsApp has been working on a number of new features for its Android platform. But a newly launched version of the popular instant messaging application holding the beta version number 2.19.106 comes with a number of new features. The new beta version of the application is being rolled out to those who are a part of WhatsApp’s beta programme and it is available on the Google Play Store. The new beta update brings a new user interface (UI) for the WhatsApp Doodle feature. There is also a new feature in the beta update which lets the user block the screenshots in a conversation so that the other person or the user himself won’t be able to take the screenshot of the WhatsApp conversation.

The new WhatsApp Doodle interface is also only available in the beta version of WhatsApp, so in order to get the feature, you will first have to become a beta tester of the app. On the other hand, the screenshot blocking feature will be available for the users at the same time when the biometric authentication goes live.

According to a report by WABetaInfo, WhatsApp version 2.19.106 beta version will come with a new and revamped WhatsApp Doodle interface. It should be noted that the WhatsApp Doodle is a part of WhatsApp image edit screen and from here, the user can choose gifs, stickers, make hand drawn pictures or text and send it to his contacts.

In the new Doodle UI, two separate tabs for stickers and emojis will be included. Similar to the Emoji section of WhatsApp, the new Doodle UI will group stickers according to ‘favourites’ and ‘category’. Also, WhatsApp has included a search bar from where the user can search for an appropriate sticker or GIF by typing it in the search bar. The results will be shown according to the word searched.

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The other feature being included in the new WhatsApp beta version is the option to block screenshots in conversations, however, this will only roll out with biometric authentication. It works in a way that when the biometric authentication is activated/enabled, it won’t let anyone take screenshots of the conversation. To make the platform more secure, WhatsApp is coming up with a number of new features and this is one of them where it has taken the privacy of the user into account. But it should be noted that the blocking the screenshot feature is not live yet.

Other than the new features mentioned above, no other changes have been made to the new beta version of the WhatsApp app. Also, the new features are expected to come to the stable version WhatsApp in the coming weeks.

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Top 15 technology companies Indians want to work for this year

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Top 15 technology companies Indians want to work for this year

Earlier this month, LinkedIn shared its annual list of companies where Indians want to work. The list comprises of 25 big names and among them, 15 are from the technology sector.

According to LinkedIn, these aren’t just companies where Indians want to get a job, but they also intend to “stick around once they’re in.” Here’s a look at the top 15 technology companies Indians wish to work for in 2019:

Flipkart

flipkart

  • Company’s headcount (India): 13,900
  • Top locations (India): Bengaluru, New Delhi, Mumbai
  • Skills that are growing the fastest: Spring Framework, Hibernate, HTML5
  • Jobs with most new hires: Engineering, Education, Product Management

Amazon

Amazon

  • Company’s headcount (India): 50,000
  • Top locations (India): Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai
  • Skills that are growing the fastest: Machine Learning, AWS, R
  • Jobs with most new hires: Engineering, Operations, Support

OYO

oyo

 

  • Company’s headcount (India): 7,000
  • Top locations (India): New Delhi, Gurugram, Bengaluru
  • Skills that are growing the fastest: Microsoft Project, Construction Management, Telecommunications
  • Jobs with most new hires: Operations, Business Development, Sales

One97 Communications

paytm

  • Company’s headcount (India): 7,200
  • Top locations (India): New Delhi, Noida, Mumbai
  • Skills that are growing the fastest: Human Resources, Channel Sales, Online Marketing
  • Jobs with most new hires: Engineering, Sales, Information Technology

Uber

uber

  • Company’s headcount (India): 1,700
  • Top locations (India): Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai
  • Skills that are growing the fastest: Web Services, Android Development, Oracle Database
  • Jobs with most new hires: Operations, Engineering, Business Development

Swiggy

Food-delivery startup Swiggy to acquire Uber Eats

  • Company’s headcount (India): 6,000
  • Top locations (India): Bengaluru, Mumbai, New Delhi
  • Skills that are growing the fastest: Information Technology, Market Analysis, Data Mining
  • Jobs with most new hires: Operations, Business Development, Sales

Tata Consultancy Services

tcs

  • Company’s headcount (Global): 417,900
  • Top locations (India): Chennai, Mumbai, Bengaluru
  • Skills that are growing the fastest: PHP, Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets
  • Jobs with most new hires: Information Technology, Engineering, Operations

Zomato

zomato

  • Company’s headcount (India): 4,000
  • Top locations (India): New Delhi, Gurugram, Mumbai
  • Skills that are growing the fastest: AutoCAD, Employee Engagement, Web Content Writing
  • Jobs with most new hires: Sales, Operations, Business Development

Alphabet

google office

  • Company’s headcount (Global): 98,800
  • Top locations (India): Hyderabad, New Delhi, Bengaluru
  • Skills that are growing the fastest: Machine Learning, jQuery, Algorithms
  • Jobs with most new hires: Engineering, Marketing, Media and Communication

Adobe

adobe

  • Company’s headcount (India): 5,500
  • Top locations (India): Bengaluru, New Delhi, Noida
  • Skills that are growing the fastest: Machine Learning, Matlab, Market Research
  • Jobs with most new hires: Engineering, Sales, Information Technology

IBM

  • Company’s headcount (India): 100,000
  • Top locations (India): Bengaluru, New Delhi, Hyderabad
  • Skills that are growing the fastest: Cascading Style Sheets, jQuery, HTML
  • Jobs with most new hires: Information Technology, Engineering, Consulting

Accenture

accenture

  • Company’s headcount (India): 150,000
  • Top locations (India): Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad
  • Skills that are growing the fastest: PHP, Cascading Style Sheets, C
  • Jobs with most new hires: Engineering, Information Technology, Business Development

Ola

ola

 

  • Company’s headcount (Global): 7,000
  • Top locations (India): Bengaluru, Mumbai, New Delhi
  • Skills that are growing the fastest: Automotive Design, Human Resources, Banking
  • Jobs with most new hires: Operations, Business Development, Engineering

Oracle

oracle

  • Company’s headcount (India): 36,000
  • Top locations (India): Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai
  • Skills that are growing the fastest: NetSuite, C#, Oracle Cloud
  • Jobs with most new hires: Engineering, Consulting, Information Technology

Qualcomm

Qualcomm

  • Company’s headcount (Global): 35,400
  • Top locations (India): Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai
  • Skills that are growing the fastest: Machine Learning, Digital Electronics, HTML
  • Jobs with most new hires: Engineering, Information Technology, Quality Assurance

You can check out LinkedIn’s entire list .here

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Realme C2 to be launched alongside the Realme 3 Pro on April 22: Report

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Realme C2 to be launched alongside the Realme 3 Pro on April 22: Report

Realme is gearing up for the launch of its new device – Realme 3 Pro on April 22. The company has created quite a hype about the device and its performance. According to Realme’s CEO, the performance of the upcoming smartphone is better than the newly launched Redmi Note 7 Pro.

However, now a report has surfaced online that claims that other than the Realme 3 Pro, the company may also launch the successor of the Realme C1 (2019) – the Realme C2. Although the company hasn’t said anything about the launch of the Realme C2, it speculated to launch alongside the Realme 3 Pro. Also, the Realme C2 will be powered by the MediaTek Helio P22 processor and it will have an 8MP selfie camera.

According to 91mobiles, the Realme C2 smartphone will be launched alongside the Realme 3 Pro on April 22, and the launch event will be held in the Delhi University itself. The report also talks about the presence of MediaTek P22 SoC inside the Realme C2 instead of the Snapdragon 450 SoC which was present in Realme C1. The Realme C1 came with a 5MP selfie camera but the Realme C2 will sport a larger 8MP selfie camera.

Much like Realme C1 (2019), the Realme C2 will also have a dual-rear camera setup. The main camera of the smartphone will be a 13MP sensor paired with a 2MP secondary sensor. The Realme C2 will reportedly run Android 9 Pie skinned with ColorOS 6.0 out of the box. Also, according to the report, it will pack a 4,230mAh battery.

The Realme C1 (2018) was an affordable device with good specifications and features, it had a price tag of Rs 6,999 for the 3GB RAM/32GB storage. But the 2GB RAM/32GB storage variant of Realme C1 (2019) cost Rs 7,499 while the 3GB RAM is priced at Rs 8,499. So, the upcoming Realme C2 is expected to hold a price around Rs 8,000.

Furthermore, the Realme 3 Pro will come with good CPU and GPU integration for gaming, as the CEO of the company also said that the device will be able to play Fortnite. It should be noted that Fortnite is a graphically intensive game and not even Redmi Note 7 Pro or Galaxy A30 is capable of running it. So, the main focus of the upcoming Realme 3 Pro is its performance. According to earlier leaks, the Realme 3 Pro will be powered by Snapdragon 710 SoC paired with 6GB of RAM. There will also be a 48MP main camera on the Realme 3 Pro which puts it head-to-head with the Redmi Note 7 Pro.

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OnePlus 6T is still selling at a discounted rate on Amazon India

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OnePlus 6T is still selling at a discounted rate on Amazon India

During Amazon’s Fab Phones Fest Sale, a number of smartphones were available at discounted prices. Among these, OnePlus 6T could be bought at a reduced price too. Although the sale on Amazon India ended on April 13, the smartphone is still being sold with a discount.

During the Amazon India’s sale, which was live from April 11 to April 13, OnePlus 6T was available at a starting price of Rs 34,999, instead of Rs 37,999. And as we mentioned earlier, even though the sale is over, the website is still selling the OnePlus 6T at the same discounted price. However, Amazon has listed that the OnePlus 6T is on a ‘Limited Time Deal’ and it will end soon. All the other variants of the OnePlus 6T are also selling at a discounted rate currently.

Currently, the OnePlus 6T with 6GB RAM/128GB storage is selling for Rs 34,999 while the 8GB RAM/128GB storage variant is selling for Rs 37,999, instead of Rs 41,999. The highest variant of the device with 8GB RAM/256GB storage is selling for Rs 41,999, instead of its original price of Rs 45,999.

Other than this, those who pay for the OnePlus 6T via ICICI bank Credit and Debit Card (EMI transactions) will also get an instant discount of Rs 1,500. Additionally, there is also Rs 15 Amazon Pay Cashback with No Rush Delivery. The 8GB RAM/256GB storage variant of the OnePlus 6T is also listed on the no-cost EMI option through the Amazon Pay ICICI credit cards. Although the OnePlus 6T variants are listed at a discounted price on Amazon India, but on the official OnePlus India Store website, the devices are available at their original prices.

The price cut on the OnePlus 6T variants could be a result of the upcoming device from company – the OnePlus 7. According to a leak, the OnePlus 7 will be launched on May 14 and it will come in three variants – OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro and the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G. Some of the known and expected specifications of the upcoming OnePlus 7 are the pop-up selfie camera, a triple rear-camera setup, Snapdragon 855 SoC, a 48MP main camera and much more. It should also be noted that, earlier, the OnePlus 6T devices also received a permanent price cut in China which further proved that the company is trying to clear its stock before launching its next flagship device.

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OnePlus 7 launch date to be revealed on Wednesday, teases CEO Pete Lau

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OnePlus 7 launch date to be revealed on Wednesday, teases CEO Pete Lau

Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus is loved by scores of technology lovers across the globe. In India, it has created a place for itself in the Indian smartphone market by offering premium specifications at a relatively affordable price. All OnePlus fans are now waiting for the launch of the company’s next smartphone – OnePlus 7.

A lot has been reported about the upcoming smartphone and the report that is the most widely-believed till now is the one that suggests that OnePlus 7 will come with a pop-up selfie camera and a triple rear camera setup. And now, we may soon find out the launch date of the device.

OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has teased that the company is planning to reveal the launch date of its next smartphone on Wednesday. As we have mentioned earlier, the smartphone will be called OnePlus 7 and it will succeed the OnePlus 6T (review). It will reportedly be the first smartphone by the company to come with a pop-up selfie camera and three cameras on the back since OnePlus used notches to house the front snappers in its previous models which came with dual rear cameras.

Along with OnePlus 7, the company is also expected to unveil a pair of truly wireless earbuds at the launch event. According to a recent report, the company will be launching the smartphone on May 14. We should mention that the said date is in line with OnePlus’ previous launches.

Lau teased the upcoming announcement of the next OnePlus smartphone on Twitter. He took to the microblogging website to say, “I know you guys are stoked to hear about the new device – check back to see my post this Wednesday.”

It is worth noticing that he did not mention anything about the upcoming smartphone.

According to prior reports, OnePlus will be unveiling three smartphones instead of one this time. This will include OnePlus 7’s vanilla edition, OnePlus 7 Pro, and OnePlus 7 5G. The OnePlus 7 Pro is reported to sport a dual-edged 6.67-inch Super Optic display. The smartphone is said to be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 processor clubbed with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.

The handset will reportedly come with a triple rear camera setup that will comprise of a 48MP primary sensor, a 16MP secondary sensor and an 8MP sensor. It has also been reported that the smartphone will come with Android 9 Pie and have a USB Type-C port.

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Syska Ultrabass HE2000 earphones launched: Price and features

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Syska Ultrabass HE2000 earphones launched: Price and features

Indian electronic maker Syska has announced a new pair of earphones named the Syska Ultrabass HE2000. With the launch of the new earphones, Syska hopes to provide the consumers an enhanced audio quality with a good bass. With Syska Ultrabass HE2000 earphones, the has added another product to its ever-increasing mobile accessories line-up.

The Ultrabass HE2000 earphones comes with high definition built-in mic that is capable of giving noise-free communication during a call. The earphones also come with a multifunctional button which can be used to play, pause, control volume and track speed control as well.

Syska Ultrabass HE2000 earphones price and availability

The Syska Ultrabass HE2000 earphones come with a price tag of Rs 899 and it comes with a range of colour options to choose from – Black, Blue, Green and Yellow.

The Syska Ultrabass HE2000 earphones will be available for purchase from major e-commerce websites starting today. With the purchase of the earphones, the customers will also get one-year warranty.

Furthermore, currently there is a sale that is live on Amazon India where the Syska Ultrabass HE2000 earphones are being offered for Rs 589 instead of Rs 899.

Commenting on the launch of the Syska Ultrabass earphones, Gurumukh Uttamchandani, Executive Director of the Syska Group said, “Our millennial consumers and music lovers look for audio devices that give them a superior music experience at competitive prices. At Syska, we believe in bringing innovative products that would make a positive impact on the mobile accessories market in India. That said, it gives me immense pleasure to launch the Syska Ultrabass earphones that are designed to provide comfort while listening, is convenient in carrying and is aesthetically appealing”.

Syska Ultrabass HE2000 earphones specifications and features

The Syska Ultrabass HE2000 earphones come with a 1.2m anti-winding TPE Flat cable that offers the users a tangle-free experience. As mentioned above, the Ultrabass HE2000 earphones has a built-in high definition microphone which gives the user a noise free communication so that the person on the other side hear the audio clearly. As the name suggests, Syska Ultrabass HE2000 earphones comes with Hi-Fi Music and Deep Bass that gives the user a clear sound with thumping and rich bass. The newly launched earphones also comes with multifunctional buttons which gives the user control over play, pause, volume and track speed.

Syska Ultrabass Earphone
Syska Ultrabass Earphone

The Syska Ultrabass HE2000 earphones has inbuilt Noise Cancellation that gives the user a noise free audio experience. In the box, the Syska Ultrabass HE2000 earphones packs comfortable and different ear bud’s sizes that the user can choose from. And according to the company, the earbuds are sterilised, which keeps then germ free so that they don’t irritate the user when worn for a long period of time. The Syska Ultrabass HE2000 earphones are compatible with all types of smartphones, tablets, PCs, Mac along with all types of music players.

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Redmi Y3 India launch date revealed by Xiaomi: Here’s what you can expect

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Redmi Y3 India launch date revealed by Xiaomi: Here’s what you can expect

Xiaomi India has released a few teasers of its upcoming smartphone with the 32MP selfie camera since the beginning of this month. The next smartphone by Xiaomi – Redmi Y3 – is confirmed to come with a high-resolution front camera which will capture better selfies. And now, the company has also confirmed the launch date of the upcoming handset. The Redmi Y3 will the next iteration of the selfie camera-centric Redmi Y2 that was launched by Xiaomi back in 2018. According to the Chinese smartphone brand, the Redmi Y3 will be launched in India on April 24.

Xiaomi earlier took to micro-blogging website Twitter to announce that the Redmi Y3 will have a 32MP selfie camera that will let the users click better and high-resolution selfies with more details. The company’s teasers also talk about ‘32MP Super Selfie’, which the Redmi Y3 will be able to take. But other than the launch date and the front camera of the device, the specifications and the price of the Redmi Y3 is currently not known.

The company also sent out invites of the launch to media which say that the event will be held on April 24 at 12:00pm IST. Other than the front camera, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer has also put a silhouette of the device on its Twitter handle which indicates that the Redmi Y3 will come with a waterdrop style notched display similar to the Redmi Note 7 and the Redmi Note 7 Pro.

 

The front camera of the Redmi Y3 is reported to be Samsung’s 32-megapixel ISOCELL Bright GD1 image sensor that was announced by the South Korean technology giant in October 2018. Other than the camera, the company had also tweeted about the battery of the device saying that the Redmi Y3 will pack a ‘larger battery’. The battery of the Redmi Y3 is claimed to give users a much-longer on-screen time before dying. A ‘larger battery’ could mean something between the 4,000mAh and the 5,000mAh battery range. However, it is not yet known if the Redmi Y3 will have support for fast-charging technology.

Earlier, the Redmi Y3 was spotted on the Wi-Fi Alliance listing which hinted that the launch of the device was near, and now that the company has revealed the launch date of the device. According to the listing, the Redmi Y3 carries a model number M1810F6G and it will run Android 9 Pie skinned with MIUI 10. The Redmi Y3 handset also comes with the support for Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n standards.

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Viewsonic TD 1630-3 Touch LED monitor review: Good for basic professional use

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Viewsonic TD 1630-3 Touch LED monitor review: Good for basic professional use

Viewsonic is not a new name in the Indian market when it comes to monitors or projectors. We recently got our hands on the Viewsonic TD 1630-3 Touch LED monitor to review it and found out some neat things. What are they? Read the rest of our review.

Design

Going by what Viewsonic has been producing in the past this is something quite different, since this LED panel has a touchscreen. But, before we talk about its performance lets quickly go over its aesthetics. Out of the box it looks like a simple and plain monitor, till you realise there is no base stand on it. Instead, this 15.6-inch monitor has a swivel out metal stand at the back which can move to almost 90 degrees and back to lie flat, and can be used as a tablet.rear ports

The front part of the Viewsonic TD 1630-3 Touch LED monitor is basically built of the touchscreen with the power and other buttons along with Viewsonic branding at the bottom. The monitor is light and can be easily placed on any desk big or small. At the back there are downward facing ports, which include power, USB, VGA and HDMI as well as audio in. Talking about audio, there are two 1W upward firing speakers in this monitor. Dressed in grey and black plastic, there is nothing unusual about the monitor, till you come to the workings of it.

Performance

Now here is where all the fun begins. The Viewsonic TD 1630-3 Touch LED monitor is excellent when it comes to touch performance. We used it with HDMI and setting it up via USB was not hard at all. The USB basically enables the touch part of it and response time for the tap to performance is not bad. We ran the usual tests when we found that this monitor does not support FHD graphics and just HD (720p) is supported.

But that does not mean it is not great to work with. Yes, the games were not running at its optimum, but that is not what the monitor is made for. It is made for professional work use. Which it does just fine. The screen has 7H hardness which keeps it scratch proof, but the constant touches and taps does make it a fingerprint magnet and we for one do like our monitors smudge free.

The viewing angles on the monitor are not great as they support on only up to 90 degrees. Neither is the sound since 1W does not do justice to the multimedia experience. But what is good are its colours, they are bright and crisp. Blacks are not bad either. Though we have seen better from some other less expensive Viewsonic monitors.

Verdict and Final Words

The Viewsonic TD 1630-3 Touch LED monitor is compatible with Windows 7 and later along with Linux OS. So, the touch experience on a desktop is good for basic daily professional tasks. But, one would not want to use it all the time in an office setup. It at times did feel like a gimmick, but some professionals would want a touch experience from their monitor. Like? When it comes to POS systems or shops where one wants to demo things, it will be a good option to have there. However, with a price tag of Rs 20,000 for a touch monitor that does not support full HD graphics is a bit steep.

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Aston Martin has finally launched its first electric car, Rapide E

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Aston Martin has finally launched its first electric car, Rapide E

Almost four years back in 2015, Aston Martin promised its fans that it will be launching an electric car. And now, keeping its word, the company has finally revealed its first all-electric car called ‘Rapide E’. The newly-launched car was unveiled by Aston Martin today at the Shanghai Auto Show. The Aston Martin Rapide E is based on the auto-maker’s existing combustion engine Rapide sedan and the company has also said that only the 155 will be made available.

The new electric car is powered by an 800-volt, 65kWh battery, which according to the company can make the vehicle run “over 200 miles” on a single charge. Aston Martin Rapide E has twin motors placed on its rear axle that will be able to generate 450kW (more than 600 horsepower). The motors can also get the new car to a speed of up to 155 miles per hour.

Furthermore, Aston Martin has also said that the car will be able to go from 0 to 60 miles per hour in under four seconds. We should mention that this is faster than the standard internal combustion Rapide S. The company has also ensured that the car doesn’t take too long to be charged.

According to Aston Martin, Rapide E’s battery will be recharged at a rate of 31 miles per hour.

Speaking of in-car tech, the Rapide E will sport a 10-inch digital instrument cluster, which will be placed behind its steering wheel. In addition to this, right above its dashboard, an 8-inch display will be placed that will handle all the infotainment related duties. The display will have support for Apple CarPlay as well as Android Auto.

The body of the car looks a lot like the combustion engine car’s that it is based on. The difference is in the electric blue accents on the headlights of the car and the brake callipers. While the looks are similar, the internals are completely different.

To begin with, the battery system of Rapide E has been placed where the V12 engine, gearbox, and fuel tank are placed in the combustion version.

However, unlike electric cars from Tesla, Aston Martin’s Rapide E does not have a full floor of batteries. The company may have decided to do this to cut down on some costs, but we should add here that this obviously reduces the number of battery cells and capacity that have been used in the electric car.  Another thing worth adding is that Rapide E weighs 4,717 pounds, which is around 400 pounds more than Rapide S.

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PlayStation 5 launch date, price and specifications leaked; will reportedly include Gran Turismo 7, PUBG remaster and more games

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PlayStation 5 launch date, price and specifications leaked; will reportedly include Gran Turismo 7, PUBG remaster and more games

The next iteration of the PlayStation gaming console might be the PlayStation 5 or the PS5 and it will be launched by Sony in 2020. Although we are still a year away from the release and there’s no official word from Sony, a report has surfaced online which reveals the launch dates, price, games and the specifications of the PlayStation 5.

According to a third-party developer from Europe, the launch games of the PlayStation 5 will include Gran Turismo 7, a PUBG remaster and Battlefield Bad Company 3 among others. The post also claims that the PlayStation 5 will be priced around $499 (approximately Rs 35,000) and will be released either in March 2020 or November 2020.

According to the report from Pastebin, the games which would be included with the launch of the PlayStation 5 will be Gran Turismo 7, PUBG remaster (4K free to play with PS+ only on PS5), Last of Us: Part II remaster, Ghost of Tsushima remaster, Battlefield Bad Company 3, Harry Potter and Assassin’s Creed. The leaks further suggest that Horizon Zero Dawn 2 will be released sometimes in 2021 while GTA 6 will have a one-month exclusivity title for the PlayStation 5.

The GTA 6 will be the next instalment in the Grand Theft Auto series and it will be set in two big cities – Miami and New York City/ Liberty City. Furthermore, the PlayStation 5 will reportedly also have backwards compatibility, the presence of physical games, an AMD Ryzen CPU along with a Navi GPU.

Talking about the specifications of the PlayStation 5, according to the leaks, the next iteration of the PlayStation will come with 24GB of DDR6 RAM out of which 4GB DDR4 will be used for the OS, 8K upscaling, 2TB HDD with “some NAND flash” as well as DualShock 5 controllers. There will also be a camera for VR tracking in the PlayStation 5.

Earlier, it was also reported that the PlayStation VR 2 or the PS VR2 may be announced alongside the PlayStation 5. The PS VR2 is expected to come with 2560 x 1440-pixel resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 220 field of view, eye tracking, wireless capabilities, battery life of up to 4-5 hours, integrated headphones, no breaker box and a larger focus on VR for the AAA titles. It has also been reported that the PlayStation VR 2 might be priced at $250 (approximately Rs 17,350). But it should be noted that the PlayStation 5 and the PlayStation VR2 are still a year away from their official launch. And since Sony hasn’t said anything about the upcoming gaming console or its titles, the news should be taken with a bucket of salt.

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Google teases the launch of its new Pixel smartphones for May 7 at the I/O 2019

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Google teases the launch of its new Pixel smartphones for May 7 at the I/O 2019

Google has been in news for its upcoming ‘affordable’ Pixel smartphones – the Pixel 3a and the Pixel 3a XL. The details about both the devices have been leaked multiple times the past month and even Google’s own website leaked about the upcoming Pixel smartphone. And now, the Google Store page has a new teaser that reads, “Something big is coming to the Pixel universe”. The teaser from Google comes a month before its I/O 2019 keynote which is scheduled for May 7. Although not mentioned on the website, but the teaser could be hinting about the Pixel 3a and the Pixel 3a XL.

The Google Store’s page also includes the tagline “help is on the way” including the Avengers logo, which shows the tie-up between Marvel Studios and Google. The video on the Google Store page shows some footage from Avengers: Infinity War along with the trailer of Avengers: Endgame. Many Marvel characters will also be joining the line-up of the augmented reality ‘Playmojis’ which are exclusive to the Google Pixel devices.

The Pixel 3a and the Pixel 3a XL will a more affordable version of Google’s original Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XL. Both the Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XL are priced above Rs 55,000 and are high-end flagship devices. But with the Pixel 3a and the Pixel 3a XL, Google is aiming to offer its consumers something more affordable which still holds the Google brand on its back.

It should be noted that both the Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XL were launched last year and are touted to have the best camera that has been seen on any smartphone till date. But is should also be noted the cameras were a specialty and a strong point of most of the Pixel devices. And Google will be bringing the same level of camera performance to its upcoming Pixel 3a and the Pixel 3a XL smartphones as well.

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The lower price of the Pixel 3a and the Pixel 3a XL will be seen on its build quality, performance and overall look and feel. The primary reason for this is that Pixel 3a and the Pixel 3a XL will come with plastic or poly-carbonate back panel instead of the glass back panel the original Pixel 3 series uses. Their processors will also reportedly have reduced power which justifies its price point. The screen resolution of the new Pixel 3a series will also be lower than their flagship counterparts.

More details about the phone will be made available once the Google I/O 2019 keynote kicks off next month.

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Samsung Galaxy A2 Core with Android Go launched in India: Price and specifications

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Samsung Galaxy A2 Core with Android Go launched in India: Price and specifications

South Korean technology giant Samsung has launched its Galaxy A2 Core smartphone in India. The Samsung Galaxy A2 Core smartphone is an entry-level offering from the company that is aimed at first-time smartphone users and runs Android Pie (Go Edition). The handset is the successor of Samsung Galaxy J2 Core that the company launched in August 2018.

The newly launched smartphone by Samsung features a 5-inch qHD display and is powered by an Exynos processor clubbed with 1GB of RAM. Here are all the details Samsung Galaxy A2 Core launch that you should know about:

Samsung Galaxy A2 Core price in India

According to IANS, Ranjivjit Singh, Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President of Samsung India, Samsung Galaxy A2 Core is priced in India at Rs 5,290. The smartphone can now be bought via offline channels, according to renowned retailer Mahesh Telecom. However, as of now, there is no word from Samsung India about when the handset will be available via online channels in the country.

Samsung Galaxy A2 Core specifications

Coming to the specifications of the entry-level Samsung Galaxy A2 Core smartphone, according to an image that was shared by Mahesh Telecom, the device features a 5-inch qHD (960×540 pixels) display and is powered by an octa-core Exynos 7870 processor. The newly-launched smartphone comes with 1GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. As we mentioned earlier, the handset runs Android Pie (Go Edition) and houses a 2,600mAh battery.

For imaging duties, Samsung’s new offering has a 5MP primary camera on its back panel as well as a 5MP sensor on its front panel for selfies and video calls.

The connectivity options of the Galaxy A2 Core handset were not mentioned by Mahesh Telecom. However, according to a leak that surfaced online last month, the device comes with include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS, FM radio, Micro-USB port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The dimensions of the dveice have been said to be 141.6x71x9.1mm and the device weighs 142 grams.

Since the smartphone comes with Android Pie (Go Edition), it will come pre-installed with a number of apps that are optimised for Android Go like Google Assistant Go and Maps Go. Another leak mentions that Samsung has launched the device in Blue and Black colour options.

In addition to this, a leaked user manual has also revealed that Samsung Galaxy A2 Core will be made available by the company in a single-SIM as well as a dual-SIM variant. However, it is not clear as of now which one among the two is available in the Indian smartphone market.

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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K gets screen mirroring with an update

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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K gets screen mirroring with an update

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K has received an update that has got the ability of screen mirroring to it. The company has claimed that it has been one of the most requested features that the customers wanted. It is worth mentioning that the feature was already present on the Amazon Fire TV Stick with the All New Alexa remote, and the company has now made it available to users of the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K.

The feature would automatically become active once the users install the update. In order to use the new screen mirroring feature, users of Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K will have to press and hold the Home button on the Alexa Voice Remote and then choose the option of mirroring. The company has said that the Fire TV Stick will be able to detect the devices that are compatible with it within 30 feet. Once it does this, the user can press on any button on the remote to start screen mirroring.

Amazon has also specified that its Fire TV Stick 4K is compatible with devices running Android 4.2 or higher versions and Fire tablets that are either third-generation or higher.

The company had launched the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K in India in October last year. Speaking on the new update that the device has got, Parag Gupta, Head – Amazon Devices, India, said, “We are always listening to our customers and excited to add features that allow them to enjoy their favourite content on Fire TV. Screen mirroring on Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K brings content from more devices into their living rooms on large screens.”

The company has also added that with the Fire TV, customer can enjoy their favourites from Prime Video, Hotstar, Netflix, Sony LIV, Zee5, Voot and others.  Customers can also use websites like YouTube, Facebook and Reddi and listen to songs, playlists, live radio stations, and podcasts through services like Amazon Prime Music, Saavn, Gaana and TuneIn.

Earlier this month, Amazon launched three devices in India – the Amazon Echo Show, the Echo Link, and the Echo Link Amp. The Amazon Echo Show is basically a smart display that comes with the company’s voice assistant Alexa built-in. On the other hand, the other two devices can be integrated with the users’ existing home audio setup to bring Alexa and music streaming to high-end audio players.

Amazon Echo Show bears a price tag of Rs 22,999 in India, while the Echo Link can be bought at Rs 19,999 and the Echo Link Amp can be picked up at Rs 29,999.

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