Samsung Galaxy A30 Review: Premium looks and display come with a long battery life

Aman Singh

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Mar 22, 2019

Samsung Galaxy A30 Review: Premium looks and display come with a long battery life

Samsung has rejigged its budget to mid-level of smartphones. While the M series is aimed at the millennials who are on a strict budget, the A series is aimed towards an audience who can spend a little more to get better features. The A series has a lot of smartphones and with the recent launches like the Samsung Galaxy A30 and A50, more smartphones will be added to the series in the coming months.

The first batch of the new A-series includes the Samsung Galaxy A10, Galaxy A30 and the Galaxy A50. All the newly launched Galaxy A-series devices have few things in common, they have a good build quality, they offer good features and they all carry Samsung’s brand with them. We recently reviewed the Samsung Galaxy A50 and now is the turn of Samsung Galaxy A30. The Galaxy A30 falls in middle of the A series and it ticks all the boxes, which makes up for a good budget-friendly smartphone while still being a good performer. But does it fall short on some of the aspects? Read on to find out more:

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Design and Display

The front of the Samsung Galaxy A30 packs a huge 6.4-inch Full HD+ (1,080 x 2,130 pixels) resolution Super AMOLED Infinity-U display with 420ppi. The display of the Galaxy A30 is a pleasure to look at, as the colours look rich and vibrant. The screen is almost-bezel less with a slightly thick bezel at the bottom of the device. Thanks to its big display, playing games and watching media is a pleasing experience. The water-drop notch holds the front camera with the device’s earpiece placed right above the camera. As said the display of the device is bright and vibrant, even in sunlight there was no problem looking at its contents and reading the texts.

The back of the device has a glass-like build, but is poly-carbonate, which makes it look premium. Also, there is a dual-rear camera setup with LED flash at the back. There is also a rear-fingerprint scanner at the back of the device under which one can find the Samsung logo.

Image Sample of Galaxy A30 — Galaxy A30 Front

The Samsung Galaxy A30 comes in three colour options – Red, Black and Blue. We held the Black variant, which looked more like dark grey, but it was pleasing to look at as the light bouncing back from the surface made it look colourful.

At the left, there is the SIM and microSD card tray slot while on the right, there is a power button accompanied with the volume rocker keys. The top part of the device has the secondary noise cancellation hole while the bottom of the device houses the 3.5mm headphone jack, a USB Type-C port and the speaker grille.

The back of the device is a fingerprint magnet and you will find yourself wiping it from time to time. The surface of the Samsung Galaxy A30 is a bit slippery. So, if you are a dropper then our suggestion is to put a cover or a bumper case on it, to grip it better in the process to save it from harsh falls.

Performance and Camera

Under the hood, the Samsung Galaxy A30 is powered by an octa-core Exynos 7904 and it has Mali-G71 GPU to supply graphics. The device packs 4GB RAM coupled with 64GB storage. The Galaxy A30 also supports microSD card of up to 512GB. We thoroughly reviewed the mobile and it gave no lags while gaming or during day-to-day operations. The Samsung Galaxy A30 scores a 105364 in the AnTuTu benchmarks while on Geekbench the device scored 1315 on single-core and 4087 on multi-core.

The transitions between the apps was smooth. Multi-tasking too worked really well on most occasions in this device, but when many tabs of Google Chrome were open or when more applications were kept running in the background the device lagged a little. But it should be noted that we tested the device to the harshest of conditions, so under normal usage the device should not give its users any problems.

Talking about the camera of the device, the Samsung Galaxy A30 packs a dual-rear camera setup at the back, which comprises of a 16MP primary camera with f/1.7 aperture paired with a 5MP ultra-wide sensor with f/2.2 aperture. At the front there is a 16MP selfie camera with no flash. The cameras support 4K image capture and full HD video recording.

We were hoping that these cameras do well in low-light photography, but we found out that when clicking in dim-light, the image seemed to suffer from a bit of noise and a little bit of blur. To reduce this, our recommendation is to turn on the flash light. On the brighter side, the day-light photography was good, but the images were a little on the warmer side. You might want to experiment with the modes a little to extract the best shots. Talking about which, there are a lot of shooting modes to chose from for each type of scene. The live-focus function of the camera was useful and it worked fine as did the scene detection mode.

The Samsung Galaxy A30 packs a 4,000mAh battery and comes with a USB Type-C charger with fast charging support. The charging time from 0% to 100% took around 2 hours and it lasted a whole day under nominal usage with battery left to spare at the end of the day. But with heavy usage like gaming, 4K video watching et al under stress-test conditions, the device was able to give a little over 8 hours on a single charge.

Being a mid-range smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy A30 is able to provide decent gaming performance under medium settings. Heavy-end graphic intensive games like PUBG and Asphalt 9 were smooth in the recommended settings with next to none frame drops and lag.

For security, the device offers fingerprint scanner, face unlock, PIN, password and pattern. The face unlock feature worked quick in day-time but in low-light conditions it took a while to unlock. Similar is the fingerprint scanner, when we tried with dry fingers it worked fine and unlocked quickly, but when trying with moist finger we did notice it took a while to open the device as it didn’t register our fingerprint instantly. So, you might want to keep the scanner and your fingers dry when unlocking the device.

The Samsung Galaxy A30 runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with Samsung’s One UI, which is a welcome change than the old Samsung UI. The One UI feels decluttered, smooth and free from bloatware. Although not as good as stock Android, but it gets the job done. In the sound department, the Galaxy A30 passes with really good marks, as its bottom firing speaker is loud and clear. The device also comes with Dolby Atmos Audio support, but it only works with a supported pair of headphones. We tested the Dolby Atmos with headphones and needless to say it passed with flying colours. The bass was good and the treble was clear, overall sound quality of the supplied headphones is great.

The Samsung Galaxy A30 comes with Dual 4G (Nano + Nano) support with a dedicated microSD card. So, two SIMs along with a microSD card can be used at the same time. The device comes with all the necessary sensors such as proximity, light, accelerometer and gyroscope.

Verdict and Final Thoughts

The Samsung Galaxy A30 is a good offering from the South Korean tech giant where it combines mid-range performance with a premium build quality. The Galaxy A30 gives the same vibes the top-end Samsung devices gives with its build and design. Even though it is tall it is comfortable to hold but one-hand use is hard unless you have big hands.

Media consumption and web surfing on the device is good. But it still lacks on certain aspects such as camera performance as Samsung has used the same chipset as the Galaxy M20, which is priced much lesser than the Galaxy A30. Even the Galaxy M30 uses the same processor but the camera quality of the Galaxy M30 seems to be a little better than Galaxy A30.

Saying that, the M30 does not give you the premium looks and Android 9 experience that comes in A30. . If you want classy design, good battery life, latest OS, out of this world touchscreen (under Rs 17,000) you can go for the Samsung Galaxy A50 without a doubt.

Pros:

Excellent screen

Good battery backup

Premium build quality

Cons:

Camera quality could have been better

CPU same as Galaxy M20

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Realme Mobile Bonanza sale offers discounts on Realme 3, Realme U1 and Realme 2 Pro

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Aman Singh

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Mar 22, 2019

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Realme announced the Mobile Bonanza sale for its newest smartphone, the Realme 3 along with Realme U1 and Realme 2 Pro. The sale starts from March 25 and ends on March 28, and can be availed at Flipkart, Amazon.in, Realme.com and all Realme offline stores. In this 3-days sale Realme 3 will be available on instant discount of Rs 500 on Axis Bank debit and credit cards.

Realme Mobile Bonanza Sale offers

In the 3-day Realme Mobile Bonanza the newly launched Realme 3 will go on its third sale on March 26 at 12 noon on Flipkart and Realme.com. In the sale the Realme 3 will receive Rs 500 instant discount if purchased using the Axis Bank debit or credit cards on Flipkart. According to the company, the Radiant Blue variant of the Realme 3 will go on sale for the first time in the sale on March 26. The company has also mentioned that they have sold more than 3,11,800 units of Realme 3 in the first two sales.

The Realme U1 will be selling for Rs 9,999 in the three-day sale and it will be available on Amazon.in, realme.com and offline retail stores. The original price of the 3GB RAM and 32GB variant of the Realme U1 is Rs 10,990. This means the smartphone will get a discount of Rs 1,000. Additional offers on the Realme U1 includes a pre-paid discount of Rs 1,000 on Amazon.in exclusively. So, overall users can avail Rs 2,000 discount on Realme U1.

Lastly, the Realme 2 Pro also gets a discount of Rs 1,000. It will sell for Rs 11,990 in the Realme Mobile Bonanza sale on Flipkart, realme.com and offline stores. The original price of the Realme 2 Pro is Rs 12,990 for the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage variant.

Furthermore, Realme has opened its first Exclusive Service Centre (ESC) in New Delhi. According to the company, the young smartphone brand will reach 25 locations and set up their ESC so that the customer-company relations can improve. The company has said that it will establish 25 ESC’s by the end of 2019.

Realme will also be planning to extend these facilities to 350 Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities by making their services available to 400 service centres. According to Realme, at these centres the customers can get their smartphones replaced and also, they can buy new Realme devices.

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PUBG PC update 27 brings new weapons, tweaks and Survivor Pass 3: Wild Card

Aman Singh

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Mar 22, 2019

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PUBG PC update 27 brings new weapons, tweaks and Survivor Pass 3: Wild Card

Recently PUBG Mobile got an update on its one-year anniversary along with new Royal Pass, new guns, dynamic weather amongst other things. And on its heels, the developers of PUBG have released a new update for the PC version of the battle royale game. PUBG PC update 27 brings various new features and a little bit of everything, from new guns to more gun spawns.

With the new update, the developers have added more loot on the Erangel map, which is one of the many things the players wanted. Along with that, there are other changes such as Flare Gun balance, addition of a new weapon – MP5K, tweaks on M16A4’s performance. There is addition of a new Survivor Pass 3: Wild Card in this new season of PUBG PC, too. The new update has been made live by PUBG Corp. and it is still on test server, but currently is playable. The new update will be officially released to the PC servers on March 26.

The update brings MP5K weapon, which is a new sub-machine gun. It fires 9mm ammunition and it will exclusively be available on Vikendi and will be replacing the Vector. The firing mechanics of the MP5K will be similar to the Vector that fired .45mm bullets. Also, the new SMG will have a higher magazine capacity starting at 30 rounds. With an extended magazine the MP5K can hold 40 rounds of bullets.

The new Survivor Pass 3: Wild Card adds 60 rewards, which can be won over a period of 10 weeks pass duration. There are new and improved missions included in the Survivor Pass 3 testing the player’s skills in the battle royale game. There is also an addition of a new in-game feature that can track the missions of the players in real-time. There is an addition of new background and theme music with the new update as well. Just like PUBG Mobile’s Royale Pass, the Survivor Pass 3: Wild Card will run for 10 weeks starting from March 26 to June 4 and it can be purchased for $9.99 (approximately Rs 688).

PC Players: Update #27 now on the Test Server

– More loot on Erangel
– Flare Gun changes
– Weapon balance changes
– Buff to the M16A4
– New Weapon MP5K
– The new Survivor Pass 3: Wild Card
– Reduced aim punch when shot by enemies
and more!

Patch notes:https://t.co/k7S2jV33JC pic.twitter.com/kze10WsKmS

— PUBG Support (@PUBG_Support) March 20, 2019

Other than the new addition, minor tweaks have been done to some weapons like the M16A4, which now has decreased recoil, increased damage and new attachments. Other guns tweaked are – UMP45, MK47 Mutant and Vector. Also, the loot spawn on Erangel has been increased – Assault Rifles (AR) by 12%, DMR rifles by 16% and SMGs by 14%. Several other changes have been made in the new update for which the players would have to wait till March 26.

The MP5K is a brand new sub-machine gun coming to Vikendi to replace the Vector. While comparable to the Vector, the MP5 sports higher per bullet damage, but with a lower overall firing rate and DPS.
Learn more: https://t.co/54e9ihcAx3 pic.twitter.com/BsgxW6i7gl

— PUBG (@PUBG) March 21, 2019

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Amazon India brings huge discounts and offers on Apple products in the Apple Fest sale

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Aman Singh

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Mar 22, 2019

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Amazon India brings huge discounts and offers on Apple products in the Apple Fest sale

A day after Holi, Amazon India has brought the Apple Fest sale with many offers and discounts on select Apple products. In the sale, select models of iPhones, MacBook laptops, Apple Watch, iPads and many other Apple products will be available for discounts and offers. The Apple Fest sale will start from March 22, (today) to March 28.

In this 7-day sale, Amazon India will be giving select devices at no-cost EMIs along with other bundled payment offers. For the sale, Amazon India has tied up with ICICI Bank and SBI to offer payment-based deals to the customer who purchases the Apple device using the beforementioned bank credit or debit cards.

Apple Fest Sale offers and discounts

In the 7-day Apple Fest sale held by Amazon India, the users can get the iPhone X at a discounted price of Rs 73,999, which originally sold for Rs 91,900. While the iPhone 6S can be bought at Rs 27,999 which originally had a price tag of Rs 29,900.

Similarly, the top-end model of iPhones, the iPhone XS Max is getting a no-cost EMI payment option. Other iPhones such as iPhone XS, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 8 and iPhone 7 too are getting the no-cost EMI option. In the sale, the iPhone XR is available at Rs 67,999.

Other than iPhones, the Apple Fest sale also includes discounts and deals on the sixth-generation iPad, which is available for Rs 24,990. The original price of the sixth generation iPad was Rs 28,000.

The Apple MacBook is also available at a discount of up to Rs 15,000 along with three-month no-cost EMI on all major credit and debit cards.

The Apple Watch (series 3) is also available in the discount scheme. The Apple Watch series 3 is selling for Rs 23,990 instead of Rs 28,900. The smartwatch is also getting a no-cost EMI option up to 9 months with all major credit and debit cards.

Other than the main tech of Apple, iPad accessories are also available on the no-cost EMI offers. The accessories include smart cases and Apple Pencil for iPads. Similarly, MacBook accessories such as chargers, keyboards, and other items will also be getting the no-cost EMI payment option.

Lastly, the Beats Solo3 wireless on-ear headphones is getting discount of up to Rs 5,300 during the Apple Fest sale on Amazon India.

So, if you were thinking of buying an Apple product, then this is the right time to do it.

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Walmart is also planning to launch a cloud-based videogame-streaming service

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Aman Singh

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Mar 22, 2019

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Walmart is also planning to launch a cloud-based videogame-streaming service

After Google, the multinational retail corporation, Walmart, is looking forward to jumping in the game streaming business. Recently, Google launched its Stadia, the upcoming game-streaming service from the tech giant, which would let the users play game titles of their choice. And it’s not even been a week when news arrives that it will be getting a competitor. It has been reported that Walmart has been planning to enter the game streaming sector with its own cloud-based game streaming service that will be similar to Google’s.

According to a report by US Gamer, Walmart’s cloud-based game streaming service might give Google’s own service a run for its money. Although there is no official information from the company itself, but reports suggest that it might be true. And being one of the biggest companies in the world, there is a huge possibility that the retail corporation is able to own and work on something like this.

Walmart is also able to support the requirements needed by the new service as the company already has six giant server farms, which contain sensitive customer information along with company’s own data. Since Google’s Stadia platform will also be relying on such data server farms, Walmart too might be using its own data centers for its cloud-based gaming service. It should be noted that big tech giants such as Apple and Microsoft too use similar data server farms to store their sensitive data and user information.

But, it should also be noted that (earlier) Walmart had entered into a five-year partnership with Microsoft to use Azure and Microsoft 365 products across the company on projects aimed towards Artificial Intelligence, machine learning and data platforms. So, there is a possibility that Walmart won’t be keeping the cloud in-house as it could use the Microsoft’s platform to do the same.

It is not the first time Walmart will be targeting to enter the gaming arena as earlier it has partnered with Esports arena to make its own gaming computers and laptops named Overpowered. However, there were several issues with the devices like poor build quality, bad customer service et al, which led to the downfall of the service and the products.

Earlier, there were talks that the company might launch its own video-streaming service which would compete with Netflix. But the company backed away from the project and it was never launched. So, there also might be a possibility that Walmart will back out from the new cloud-based game-streaming service and it might never see the light of the day.

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Welcome to the Gadget Bridge App for Android users

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Mar 22, 2019

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Welcome to the Gadget Bridge App for Android users

Today is a momentous day for YA Media Networks as the company has launched its first Media app catering to an audience who want to read the latest news from the world of technology and gadgets called Gadget Bridge.

The new-age news app has everything from the GadgetBridge.com website in a fluid mobile-friendly interface.

The articles written in a comprehensible format are available in a slick UI on the Gadget Bridge Android app.

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Who is the Gadget Bridge App for?

Simply put, it is for everyone who loves technology and gadgets.

Users and readers can find everything from the latest technology trends and gadget announcements to reviews, previews, comparisons and first impressions of different gizmos that are launched or about to launch.

The intuitive scroll method makes it easy for the user to go through just the headlines swiftly, and if one wants to read anything further, they can just tap the article panel and will be taken to the article written in a jargon-free manner.

The categories section in the app is for users who want to follow or read about a particular gadget beat.

There are over 18 categories to read from, which include Mobiles, TVs, cameras, tablets, audio or just the regular news.

The Gadget Bridge app also has a special section for people who want to see tech videos and not just read. Integrated with Gadget Bridge’s YouTube English Channel and player within the app, users and viewers can see the latest videos coming from the Gadget Bridge video team.

For readers who would want to hear the article on the go or are working/doing something else at the same time, can just tap the speak button on the article page within the Gadget Bridge app and the voice assistant will start to voice read the article to them.

Commenting on the significant launch, Mr. Sulabh Puri, Founder, and Editor in Chief of GadgetBridge.com said, “Today is a great day for us, as we move ahead in our journey to provide the best news and reading experience to the Indian and global audience, we have launched the Gadget Bridge App.

This app will bring the best from the world of technology and gadgets to your mobile screen first.

Our team has and is working overtime to bring you the absolute latest in very fluid and intuitive technology and gadgets news app.

Also, the voice assistant will read out articles to you, at a press of a button. We will continue to better this app and evolve it as time passes.”

Gadget Bridge App availability? Where to download from?

The app is available in over 144 countries worldwide, India being the primary one. The App can be downloaded from the Google Play Store.

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Samsung Galaxy A50 review: A beautiful powerhouse

Avani Bagga

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Mar 22, 2019

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Samsung Galaxy A50 review: A beautiful powerhouse

Samsung recently launched its Galaxy A50 smartphone in India along with its Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A10 handsets. The smartphone comes with an AMOLED panel, an in-display fingerprint scanner, a triple rear camera setup and houses the Exynos 9610 SoC. On paper, all this sounds very good, but is it actually as good to use? We spent a few days with the Samsung Galaxy A50 smartphone to review it and here are our observations:

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Design and Display

It was honestly hard to decide which aspect of Samsung Galaxy A50 was the best one as far as its design goes. Because there are so many of them. Samsung Galaxy A50 sports a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display, that is simply brilliant. And if you flip over, you will see that the back panel of the handset refracts light into a rainbow-like pattern, making it look extremely beautiful. Let’s talk in detail about both before we declare a winner.

The front panel of Samsung Galaxy A50 is dominated by the 6.4-inch screen, which has the exact same size and panel type as Galaxy A30 and Galaxy M30. Interestingly, all three models also come with the same Infinity-U shaped notch on their displays. However, the bezels are trimmed down and the display offers a 91.6% screen-to-body ratio. By doing this, Samsung has ensured that the handset is in-line with the newest trends. We should point out that the chin is slightly broader, but then, at this price point, it’s not a very big deal. The fact is that Samsung has tried to make the smartphone look very contemporary and has succeeded in doing so.

Samsung Galaxy A50 comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner, and we’ll talk about its performance later. Although the material used in the smartphone has not been disclosed, it is speculated to be plastic or polycarbonate. The handset has curved edges and even the back panel is slightly curved, which definitely helps one-handed usage.

Samsung Galaxy A50 is available in three colours in India – Black, White and Blue. The unit that we got for review was dressed in Black. Although the company says that it is Black, it looks more like Grey and the back panel of the smartphone refracts into rainbow patterns. Besides this, the back panel of the Samsung Galaxy A50 also houses the vertically stacked triple rear camera setup on its upper left corner and an LED flash lies right below it. There is also a Samsung logo on the back panel of the smartphone.

The power and the volume rocker buttons are placed on the right edge of the device and the SIM tray is housed on the left. The bottom edge of the Samsung Galaxy A50 has a USB Type-C port, a 3.5mm headphone jack and a speaker grille.

To conclude, we will say that the overall look and feel of the smartphone is great. The built is solid and the device looks very premium. One handed usage was a cakewalk on the Samsung Galaxy A50 we didn’t find the smartphone to be slippery at all. Although we couldn’t decide whether the screen is the best aspect of the smartphone’s design or the back panel that refracts light into rainbow patterns is, we should say it’s most definitely a tie.

Coming to the display of the smartphone, it projected rich colours that stayed consistent at all viewing angles. Some may feel that the colours were a little saturated, but we found them to be perfect for our taste. One of the key highlights of the Samsung Galaxy A50 is that in addition to turning the Bluelight filter on for eye-protection, users can also switch on the dark mode, which seriously helps in saving battery.

We watched a lot of content on YouTube during our time with the device, and we really enjoyed doing so. The images appeared crisp and the device could even play videos at 1080p well. The sunlight readability of the smartphone could have been better. But if we have to sum up the display, we would definitely say that it is one of the good aspects of the smartphone.

Performance and Cameras

Samsung Galaxy A50 is powered by Exynos 9610 SoC clubbed with 4GB RAM or 6GB RAM. The smartphone comes with a triple rear camera setup comprising of a 25MP sensor with auto-focus and f/1.7 aperture, a 5MP sensor with fixed-focus and f/2.2 aperture and an 8MP sensor also with fixed focus and f/2.2 aperture. For selfies and video calls, there is a 25MP sensor with fixed-focus and f/2.0 aperture. Samsung Galaxy A50 handset comes with 64GB storage and can support a microSD card of up to 512GB. For security, there is an in-display fingerprint scanner and the device has support for a face unlock feature. Samsung Galaxy A50 houses a 4,000mAh battery and runs One UI based on Android 9.0 Pie.

We’ll begin by talking about the One UI. For starters, One UI is definitely an improvement over Samsung’s Experience UI in terms of the look and usability. The text and icons on the device are bigger than before and in general, it looks cleaner than Experience UI. It may take a little bit of time to get used to, but we definitely found it better than Experience UI that we have used on other Samsung devices. The changes may look minute to some, but they are certainly very useful ones. For instance, the back button has now been placed at the bottom right of the smartphone screen, since that is where our thumb usually is when we are scrolling down in Settings.

There is also an option of disabling the app drawer completely and users can also decide whether to open it using a swipe or a tap. The more you dig into the sub-menus of the Settings, the more options you will find. One UI is definitely a breath of fresh air after using Experience UI for ages. As we mentioned earlier, the option of enabling Dark mode is also there and if you think you spend too much time on your device, you can restrict yourself using Digital Wellbeing. The handset also comes with Samsung Pay Mini for carrying out UPI transactions.

One thing that was a bit of pain, was that Samsung Galaxy A50 sends too many notifications and it comes with some bloatware. The additional apps on the handset include Amazon India, Dailyhunt, Microsoft Office and LinkedIn. Some of them can be removed or disabled.

Most day-to-day tasks ran well on the smartphone. While the device could handle most of the tasks well, it wasn’t exactly a great multi-tasker. When we tried using the device for navigation and watching videos at the same time, the smartphone started heating up. The same happened when we tried downloading too many apps together on the Samsung Galaxy A50 smartphone all together.

Gaming gave a similar experience. While games like Alto’s Odessey and Temple ran smoothly, the same cannot be said about heavier ones like Asphalt 9: Legends. Coming to the fingerprint scanner of the smartphone, its recognition was a little slow. And this was particularly true if our finger was moist. However, the face unlock makes up for it since it was very accurate even in dimly lit areas.

The battery life of the device is one aspect of the Samsung Galaxy A50’s performance that we really liked. With normal usage, the battery easily lasts more than a day. During this time, we watched videos, clicked photos, used the smartphone for navigation and listened to music.

Coming to the cameras of the smartphone, we have to say that we are very impressed with them. As we mentioned earlier, the Samsung Galaxy A50 has a triple rear camera setup that comprises of a 25MP sensor, an 8MP sensor and a 5MP depth sensor. For selfies and video calls, there is a 25MP sensor on the front panel.

The camera app of the smartphone comes with a Live Focus mode for portraits, slow-motion video mode, Hyper-Lapse mode and timelapse. The camera app also comes with intelligent scene optimization. You can easily switch between all of these from within the app and also use the Bokeh effect that will give you some very nice shots.

The images taken from Samsung Galaxy A50 turned out to be really good. In the day time, the images taken were sharp, the colours were rich and there was a lot of clarity and detail. We liked the performance of the wide-angle camera too, but we have to admit that the quality was slightly lower than the images taken from the primary camera. Another thing that we should point out is that when you transfer the images taken to a laptop, not all of them look as great as they do on the smartphone’s screen.

Night photography could be better. The images taken in dimly lit areas lacked details and were not as clear as the ones taken during the day.

The selfie camera of the Samsung Galaxy A50 worked very well. We clicked a number of selfies with it, and in some of them we even turned on the live bokeh mode. The self-portraits from Samsung Galaxy A50 turned out to be really neat, in well-lit as well as in dimly-lit conditions.

When we ran benchmark tests on the smartphone, it scored 1,726 and 5,592 in single and multi-core scores of Geekbench and 1,44,145 in Antutu.

Verdict

The price of Samsung Galaxy A50 smartphone begins at Rs 19,990. While the device is amazing in terms of looks and has a vibrant display and a lasting battery, certain aspects of its performance could have been better. For instance, we would have liked to see the smartphone not heat up when we tried to multi-task with it. If design, display and battery are important to you in a handset, Samsung Galaxy A50 would not disappoint you. However, if your usage is too heavy, you may not be too happy with it.

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Facebook Messenger gets a new ‘quoted reply’ feature similar to WhatsApp

Aman Singh

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Mar 22, 2019

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Facebook Messenger gets a new ‘quoted reply’ feature similar to WhatsApp

Facebook has been adding new features to its web and other platforms to make the user experience more pleasing and easier-to-use. And now the company has added an ability to quote and reply to specific messages within a conversation in Facebook Messenger, this new feature is much like WhatsApp’s.

According to a report by VentureBeat, with the addition of this new feature to Messenger, the users now can hold down an individual message in any conversation to ‘quote’ the message. Once held down, the user can then either add a reaction to the message or reply to it with a new ‘reply’ button. Once chosen the ‘reply’ option, the user will then be quoting the specific message he wants to reply as the message will be highlighted with a bubble and the user’s reply will go below it.

This new feature will make it easier for the users to understand what the other user is replying to and what’s the actual context. This new feature of Messenger will be helpful in group chats where the chats move fast. The users can understand and follow the conversation even between the other users chats. Although this is not a new feature as we have already seen this feature in WhatsApp, but the addition of it to FB Messenger is a welcome one.

Earlier we saw that the social giant added a ‘remove sent messages’ feature, which lets the user delete the text message sent by them to other users. After that the platform added a ‘dark mode’ feature that makes the bright appearance of the Messenger app turn to black, this feature was added to help the users have less strain on their eyes. And since most of the popular social platforms already have a ‘dark theme’ on them, the social giant Facebook’s addition of the mode to their platform comes late.

The addition to Messenger comes after Facebook’s announcement of integrating all of its three platforms into one – WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger. But the announcement was received with heavy criticism from the users after which the social giant cancelled its thoughts about the integration.

But Facebook then went on to expand this idea in other ways as it outlined the ‘interoperability across its platforms’, which is one of its many goals. And the addition of one of the features from WhatsApp seems to be another step closer to achieving the integration.

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Xiaomi Redmi Go first sale starts today at 12 noon: Here are all the details

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Xiaomi Redmi Go first sale starts today at 12 noon: Here are all the details

Xiaomi has launched its most affordable smartphone till now named Redmi Go. The phone was launched on March 19, in India, but its first official sale will start today on Flipkart and Mi.com from 12 noon. The Xiaomi Redmi Go runs on Android Go and it was announced by the company back in January. The device packs a 3,000mAh battery and comes with support for more than 20 Indian languages. The Redmi Go comes with Google Assistant support in Hindi as well as Hinglish (Hindi + English) languages and the device is aimed at the first time Android users.

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Xiaomi Redmi Go price and sale offers

Xiaomi Redmi Go will start selling from 12pm on Flipkart, Mi.com and Mi Home stores today, 22 March, 2019. Users can click the ‘notify me’ button on Flipkart to know about the availability of the device.

The Redmi Go carries a price tag of Rs 4,499 for the 1GB RAM and 8GB storage variant. The 1GB RAM and 16GB storage variant hasn’t been launched in India yet.

The Redmi Go launch offers includes Jio Cashback up to Rs 2,200 and up to 100GB of free data. Flipkart will also be giving no-cost EMI options with the purchase of the device and there is an extra 5 percent off on its original price if purchases with Axis Bank Buzz credit card.

Xiaomi Redmi Go specifications

The Xiaomi Redmi Go sports a 5-inch HD (720 x 1,280 pixels) resolution display. The smartphone is powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 425 SoC and it has Adreno 308 as its GPU. The Redmi Go comes with 1GB of RAM coupled with 8GB of inbuilt storage and microSD card support up to 128GB. The device runs Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition) and packs a 3,000mAh battery.

From today, many Indians will experience something they haven't – the world of smartphone & apps. #RedmiGo goes on sale today for the first time at 12 PM on https://t.co/cwYEXdVQIo, Mi Home, & @Flipkart
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— Redmi India – #Redmi9 is here! (@RedmiIndia) March 22, 2019

For photography, the Redmi Go has an 8MP rear camera with 1.12-micron pixels with f/2.0 aperture and LED flash. While at the front, there is a 5MP selfie camera with 1.12-micron pixel sensor and an f/2.2 aperture. According to the company, the Xiaomi Redmi Go’s camera comes with features such as full-HD video recording, HDR, real-time filters and smart scene detection. The users of the device will also get unlimited storage on Google Photos in HQ resolution.

Other features of the Redmi Go includes 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.1, GPS/ A-GPS, Micro-USB and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Its dimensions are 140.4×70.1×8.35mm and the device weighs 137 grams.

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Samsung Galaxy A40 goes on pre-orders in Netherland before its launch

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Mar 21, 2019

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Samsung Galaxy A40 goes on pre-orders in Netherland before its launch

After the launch of Samsung Galaxy A20 in Russia, a Galaxy A-series has gone on pre-orders in Netherlands prior to its launch. Samsung Galaxy A40 till now has been leaked multiple times but now, it is available for pre-orders on Dutch online store Belsimpel.nl, before its official launch. However, the smartphone is expected to launch at Samsung’s upcoming launch event in April. Samsung Galaxy A40 comes with dual rear camera setup much like the Galaxy A30. But the Galaxy A40 holds a 25MP primary sensor and it runs on One UI based on Android Pie. Here’s a look at the price and specifications of the device:

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Samsung Galaxy A40 price

Samsung Galaxy A40 carries a price tag of EUR 249 (approximately Rs 19,500) in the Netherlands and it is currently available for pre-order on Belsimpel.nl.

The smartphone comes in multiple colour options to choose from including Black, Blue, White and Coral.

Samsung is set to hold an event on April 10 in three cities around the world – Sao Paulo, Milan and Bangkok. And the Samsung Galaxy A40 is expected to be launched officially at the event alongside the Samsung Galaxy A90 and the Samsung Galaxy A60. The event will be live streamed for the global audience on Samsung’s official YouTube channel and its website.

Samsung Galaxy A40 specifications and features

According to the listing on Belsimpel.nl, the Samsung Galaxy A40 sports a 5.9-inch Full HD+ (1080 x 2280 pixels) resolution Super AMOLED Infinity-U Display with a waterdrop notch and an aspect ratio of 19:9. Samsung Galaxy A40 is powered by an octa-core Exynos 7885 SoC coupled with 4GB of RAM. The smartphone comes with 64GB of internal storage with support for a microSD card. It supports dual-SIM cards (nano + nano). The Samsung Galaxy A40 packs a 3,100mAh battery but it doesn’t support fast-charging, and the handset has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. The Samsung Galaxy A40 runs on Android 9.0 Pie skinned with One UI.

The Samsung Galaxy A40 packs a dual-rear camera setup which comprises of a 16MP primary camera with an f/2.0 aperture and support of 4K video recording. The details of the second camera are currently not known. At the front there is a 25MP selfie camera with video chat support.

Other features of the Samsung Galaxy A40 includes 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The Samsung Galaxy A40 comes with all the necessary sensors which includes an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, and magnetometer.

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Top 5 water-resistant smartphones that you can buy

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Mar 21, 2019

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Top 5 water-resistant smartphones that you can buy

Holi brings colours, food, friends, coloured water and a huge chance damaging your smartphones. And lets’ face it: We are completely dependent on our smartphones and nobody would want their device to be ruined with a splash of water. Smartphones can be protected against fall damage using a case but there is no case when it comes to protecting it against water damage. So, here we are listing down five best smartphones which comes with an IP rating that makes them dust and water resistant.

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Samsung Galaxy S10 series

Samsung launched their newest flagship smartphones in the Galaxy S10 series last month and it broke all records with its powerful performance and punch-hole display. All the specifications aside, Samsung Galaxy S10 series (Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ and the Galaxy S10e) comes with the IP68 water-resistant rating. Explaining the rating, the IP68 dust and water-resistant means that the Galaxy S10 series is completely shielded from dust and particles. And it can also withstand being completely submerged in 1.5 meters deep water for up to 30 minutes and not let the water enter its innards. But if the time or the depth is increased, the water might enter the Galaxy S10.

iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max

Both the smartphones are the newest offerings from the Cupertino-based technology giant Apple. Both the smartphones were released back in September 2018 and they both have the best specifications Apple has offered till now in any smartphone. The iPhone XS and the iPhone XS Max come with IP68 rating. Both the devices can withstand dust and stay submerged in 2 meters deep water for up to 30 minutes without getting damaged. But as mentioned above, if the time or the depth is increased, the water might enter damage the internals of iPhone XS/iPhone XS Max.

Huawei Mate 20 Pro

Huawei’s Mate 20 Pro came with a triple camera setup with a unique square camera placement. Even with the unique placement of cameras, the Mate 20 Pro became one of the best camera smartphones till now. The device also packed pretty impressive power and was one of the best smartphones of 2018. The smartphone was launched in October 2018 and it came with an IP68 rating unlike its non-Pro variant which came with an IP53 rating. Being IP68 certified means that the smartphone, just like others on the list, can survive splash, rain, dusty environment and can be submerged in water that is up to 1.5 meters deep water for 30 minutes.

LG V40 ThinQ

The LG V40 ThinQ was released in October 2018 and it was LG’s flagship device for the year. The smartphone ran on two quad-core processors and it was one of the best phones of 2018. Following the smartphones in the list above, the LG V40 ThinQ too has an IP68 rating. It means, it can survive occasional dumps in water up to 1 metres for 30 minutes. It is dust proof, splash proof and can survive the rain too.

Google Pixel 3 series

Google’s Pixel smartphones are known for their cameras since the first Google Pixel came out. But the newest iteration of the Pixel series offers not only superb camera quality and top performance, they come with an IP68 rating as well. The rating makes them a perfect piece of technology for photography lovers. The smartphone can be used in rainy days, in dusty conditions or can be taken in the swimming pool. But it can only last for 30 minutes under 3 meters of water before it too loses the war against water. But it should be noted that Google Pixel 3 has the highest depth withstanding.

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Huawei Mate X foldable 5G smartphone to launch in India this year

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Mar 21, 2019

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Huawei Mate X foldable 5G smartphone to launch in India this year

Chinese smartphone maker Huawei recently launched its first foldable phone called – Huawei Mate X – at MWC 2019 that was held in Barcelona last month. And now, the company has confirmed that the foldable smartphone will be launched in India later this year. However, there is no word about the exact date of launch of the smartphone in the country. That is all that has been confirmed by the company and no information about the market availability or pricing of Huawei Mate X in India have come to light yet.

Speaking about Huawei Mate X launch in India, Huawei Consumer Business Group’s Senior Product Marketing Director, Wally Yang said, “India is an important market for us and we have been consistently investing and expanding our footprint in the market. We are focused on delivering the user experiences that defines the future of smartphone in the smart era. The unveiling of the Huawei Mate X was the first key for consumers to open the door to 5G smart living. As the leader of the 5G era, we are bringing an inspired, intelligent experience to global consumers in every aspect of their lives. We want our customers here to witness Huawei’s global 5G technological strength, and experience this technology marvel.”

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Huawei Mate X expected price in India

To recall, Huawei Mate X comes with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage and the handset bears a price tag is EUR 2,299. Although there is no word on the pricing of the smartphone in India, it is expected to be priced between Rs 1,70,000 and Rs 2,00,000. We should also mention that the smartphone is available only in an Interstellar Blue colour option.

Huawei Mate X specifications

The first foldable smartphone by Huawei features a 8-inch OLED FullView display that has an aspect ratio of 8:7:1 and comes without a notch. When folded, the Huawei Mate X offers a 6.6-inch display with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. On its back, there is a ridge that houses the triple rear camera setup and features a 6.38-inch display with an aspect ratio of 25:9.

Powered by HiSilicon Kirin 980 processor clubbed with 8GB of RAM, the smartphone comes with the 7nm Huawei Balong 5000 5G modem that has support for the StandAlone and Non-StandAlone 5G bands. On the camera front, the Huawei Mate X sports a triple rear camera setup with a 40MP wide-angle sensor, a 16MP ultra-wide-angle sensor, and an 8MP telephoto sensor. The smartphone houses a 4,500mAh battery that supports 55W Huawei SuperCharge technology.

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Apple unveils updated AirPods that come with improved battery life and wireless charging case

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Mar 21, 2019

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Apple unveils updated AirPods that come with improved battery life and wireless charging case

Cupertino-based technology giant Apple has announced the launch of it second generation AirPods. The updated wireless earphones from Apple come with a wireless charging case that users can opt for and the new H1 audio chip, which is claimed to enhance their performance, battery life and connectivity. Another big highlight of the new AirPods is the hands-free support for Siri.

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AirPods price in India

Apple has also announced that the updated AirPods are have now gone on sale via the company’s App Store and its official website in the United States. the newly launched earphones will also be available in Apple Stores next week onwards. The updates AirPods along with the optional wireless charging case can be picked up at $199. However, if you choose to pick up the charging case separately, it can be bought for $79.

The new AirPods will go on sale in India ‘later this spring’. In India, the price of the AirPods along with the standard charging case begins at Rs 14,900, however, if you wish to purchase them with a wireless charging case, they can be picked up at Rs 18,900. If you wish to buy the wireless case separately, it is available at Rs 7,500. The new AirPods will be available at all Apple authorised resellers in the country.

AirPods specifications and features

The key highlights of the upgraded Apple AirPods are the new H1 audio chip, the wireless charging case, and a 50 percent increase in talk time that has been promised by the Cupertino-based technology giant. In addition to this, as we mentioned earlier, the earphones also have hands-free support for ‘Hey Siri‘. It is worth adding that the wireless charging case is Qi-compatible, so it can be charged just by being placed on top of a Qi charging pad.

Speaking of the H1 audio chip, it is said to enhance the performance, battery life and connectivity of the AirPods. Furthermore, the ‘Hey Siri’ trigger no longer requires the double-tap gesture to be activated.

We should mention that this is a much awaited update as the first generation AirPods were announced in September 2016 along with Apple iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. It is worth adding that those two were the first ever smartphones by Apple to come without a 3.5mm headphone jack. After Apple, a number of other smartphone companies ditched the 3.5mm headphone jack in their flagship devices too. The upgrade to AirPods, however, was a much awaited one by fans across the globe.

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HP refreshes its Envy, ProBook series of laptops, launches Reverb VR headset

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Mar 20, 2019

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HP refreshes its Envy, ProBook series of laptops, launches Reverb VR headset

HP has today refreshed its entire lineup of Envy laptops with 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen processors coupled with the 8th Gen Intel processors. The new lineup from the company includes HP Envy 13, HP Envy x360 13, HP Envy x360 15, and the HP Envy 17 laptops. The new laptops come with features like webcam killswitch and privacy screen. In addition to this, the company has also launched a Reverb VR headset, which can provide a resolution of 9.3MP per eye and a field of view of 114-degrees.

HP has introduced five new laptops which includes regular as well as convertible devices. The HP Envy 13 and the HP Envy 17 come with a metallic chassis and come with a fingerprint sensor and a privacy screen. The two laptops come with a 3-way micro edge full-HD display that sports thin bezels.

However, for HP Envy 13, one can opt for the optional 4K panel. Both the devices are configured with up to an 8th Gen Intel Core i7 processor clubbed with Nvidia’s GeForce MX250 graphics. The two will hit the stores next month and will come at a starting price of $899.99. We should add that the HP Envy 17 will also be available at Best Buy in May.

In Envy x360 13, users will be able to choose between full-HD and UHD screens, while its bigger sibling Envy x360 15 will be able to support 4K resolution. The Envy x360 13 laptop will be powered by up to 2nd gen AMD Ryzen 7 processor clubbed with AMD Radeon Vega 10 graphics. On the other hand, customers will be able to choose between AMD and Intel processors if they buy an Envy x360 15. The device with Intel processor will come with Nvidia GeForce MX250 and 4GB of graphics memory and the AMD variant will have AMD Ryzen 7 processor clubbed with AMD Vega 10 graphics.

HP Envy x360 13 will be available for purchase starting April and its starting price will be $699.99. On the other hand, the HP Envy x360 15 will be available for purchase via HP’s online store and its starting price will be $799.99. Customers can also buy the latter via Best Buy in May.

In addition to this, HP also unveiled two new devices in its PreBook series – the ProBook 445R G6 and the ProBook 455R G – that are backed by AMD processors. Both the laptops come with 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen processor and sport a MIL-STD certified metallic build. The laptops will hit the stores in June. Other than this, HP has also launched ProDesk 405 G4 Desktop Mini that houses the 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen Pro processor and is slated to go on sale in May. It is priced at $499.

The company has also taken wraps off its HP Reverb VR headset, that will be available in two variants – the HP Reverb Professional Edition and the HP Reverb Consumer Edition. While the former will be priced at $649, the latter will cost $599. The headset has a two LCD displays and comes with a refresh rate of 90Hz. HP Reverb has a 114-degree field of view and it has two front-facing cameras.

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T-series vs PewDiePie: There seems to be no end to this battle

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Mar 20, 2019

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T-series vs PewDiePie: There seems to be no end to this battle

In the online battle between the Indian entertainment and film production channel T-series and Felix Kjellberg’s PewDiePie, their specific subscribers count has reached more than 90 million. And with it, both the YouTube channels have become two of the only channels to reach a count of 90 million subscribers.

Since the beginning, PewDiePie has been winning over the Indian T-series but on March 20, the T-series channel had won with more subscribers count. But that victory didn’t last long for T-series as soon Kjellberg’s channel took over once again and took the win in his favour.

It should be noted that the rivalry between the two channels to become the No. 1 channel on YouTube has been going on since the mid-2018. Earlier, the Swedish content creator Felix Kjellberg had reigned supreme over YouTube with the most number of subscribers count on the platform. Kjellberg’s PewDiePie has been one of the most subscribed channels on YouTube for six years, until now.

The instantaneous rise of the Indian entertainment channel – T-series – on YouTube has been a constant threat to PewDiePie’s supremacy. Earlier, at the start of 2018, the Indian record label had around 30 million subscribers on YouTube. But since price of 4G data was reduces, and YouTube made its way to some feature phones, T-series’ channel has grown dramatically. And now it stands at the top of YouTube being one of the most subscribed channels in the history of YouTube, with the other being PewDiePie as both the channels have reached more than 90 million subscribers. These numbers are a first for both the channels and the platform itself.

There have been several occurrences where both the channels and people associated with them had dissed the other channels. But it just added fuel to the fire which got them more attention and subscribers count.

T-series is owned by Gulshan Kumar’s son Bhushan Kumar and till now there had been more than three times where the record label’s channel overtook Kjellberg’s PewDiePie. The first time it overtook PewDiePie was on February 22 for about 8 minutes, second was on March 9 for 8 minutes again, the third was on March 13 for few moments. The fourth and current occurrence happened today on March 20, for about a minute the record label’s channel had overtaken Kjellberg’s PewDiePie.

The battle between the Indian T-series and Swedish Kjellberg’s PewDiePie is not over and by April 2019 both the channels might reach 100 million subscribers. With that number they will set new records and become the only two channels to reach 100 million subscribers.

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Oppo A7 and Oppo A5 receive a price cut in India

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Mar 20, 2019

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Oppo A7 and Oppo A5 receive a price cut in India

Chinese smartphone maker Oppo has slashed the prices of its Oppo A5 and Oppo A7 smartphones in India. The new prices are applicable on the smartphones starting March 20. Interested customers can purchase the Oppo A5 and Oppo A7 smartphones from Flipkart, Amazon India, PayTm, Snapdeal, TataCliq and the company’s mobile stores to avail the offer. Both the smartphones were launched last year and come with a good set of specifications, attractive design and they are priced in the mid-range segment.

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Oppo A7 and Oppo A5 price

The 4GB RAM variant of the Oppo A7 is getting Rs 1,000 off of its original price while the Oppo A5 is getting Rs 3,000 off of its original price.

Today onwards, the Oppo A7 4GB RAM variant can be picked up at Rs 15,990 which was originally sold for Rs 16,990. On the other hand, the Oppo A5 can be purchased for Rs 11,990 which originally was available for Rs 14,990.

Oppo A7 specifications

The Oppo A7 sports a 6.2-inch In-Cell HD+ (1520 x 720 pixels) resolution display with a waterdrop-shaped notch. It is powered by Snapdragon 450 SoC coupled with 3GB or 4GB of RAM. The Oppo A7 comes with two storage variants, one with 32GB and the other with 64GB storage. Both the variants can support a microSD card of up to 256GB. The device runs on Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with ColorOS 5.2. The Oppo A7 packs a 4,230mAh battery that comes with VOOC charge technology.

The device packs a dual rear camera which comprises of a 13MP primary sensor with a 2MP secondary sensor. On the front there is a 16MP selfie camera. The device also packs a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

Oppo A5 specifications

Coming to Oppo A5, it sports a 6.2-inch HD+ IPS LCD display with a notch. It is powered by the an octa-core Cortex A53 SoC coupled with 4GB RAM. The device packs 32GB of internal storage with support of a microSD card up to 256GB. The Oppo A5 runs on Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with ColorOS and packs a 4,230mAh battery.

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— OPPO India (@oppomobileindia) March 20, 2019

The Oppo A5 comes with a dual-rear camera setup at the back which comprises of a 13MP primary sensor paired with a 2MP secondary sensor. While at the front there is an 8MP selfie camera.

Reducing the price of the devices before Holi is a wise move made by the company. With the prices reduced both the devices have become more purchasable for the features they offer. So, users who are looking for smartphones with good features but in a budget can go for these devices.

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Motorola One Vision to come with 48MP primary camera, Exynos 9610 SoC: Report

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Mar 20, 2019

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Motorola One Vision to come with 48MP primary camera, Exynos 9610 SoC: Report

Ahead of even being officially confirmed, specifications of the Motorola One Vision smartphone have surfaced online. According to the leaked specifications of the smartphone, Motorola One Vision will come with a 48-megapixel primary sensor and sport a display that will have an aspect ratio of 21:9. The latest reveal is in-line with the previously spotted Geekbench listing, according to which the smartphone will come with a Samsung Exynos 9610 SoC.

According to various speculations, the Motorola smartphone is expected to be called as Motorola P40 in China, where it will be powered by the Snapdragon 675 SoC. Reports also suggest that the smartphone is in development under the codename ‘Robusta2’.

Motorola One Vision specifications (expected)

According to XDA Developers, Motorola One Vision will come with a display that has an aspect ratio of 21:9 coupled with a full-HD+ (1080×2520 pixels) resolution. However, the leak does not talk about the actual display size of the upcoming smartphone.

Although the aspect ratio hints towards the Motorola One Vision smartphone sporting a tall display panel, it will somewhat be similar to Sony Xperia 1 and Xperia 10 models’ that we saw last month. However, we should also add here that previously leaked renders of Motorola P40 suggest that the smartphone will come with a 6.2-inch display.

The report also suggests that Motorola One Vision will be powered by Exynos 9610 SoC clubbed with 3GB or 4GB RAM. The device is expected to be available in 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB inbuilt storage options. And we should add here that this is not in line with what was reported about Motorola P40 smartphone, as it was expected to come with Snapdragon 675 SoC.

However, the presence of the Exynos 9610 SoC came to light with a recent Geekbench listing.

On the camera front, the Motorola smartphone is expected to come with a 48MP primary sensor and the handset will come with features like Video 3D HDR and Long Exposure. It has been suggested to run the Android Pie out of the box and is expected to be a part of Google’s Android One program. It is also said to receive Android Q and Android R updates after it is launched.

The upcoming handset is said to house a 3,500mAh battery. While in China, it may be launched as Motorola P40, in Latin America, India, and Brazil it is expected to come with Motorola One branding.

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Opera browser for Android gets inbuilt-VPN with latest update

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Mar 20, 2019

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Opera browser for Android gets inbuilt-VPN with latest update

Opera has just rolled out the latest build of its mobile browser for Android – Opera 51. The newly launched version comes with a very useful new feature that a number of users are going to love – an inbuilt VPN. Opera browser’s latest updated version for its Android users comes with a native VPN service and users would not have to pay anything to make use of it. Furthermore, it will not come with any attached log management condition.

In addition to this, Opera has not even levied any limitation on the usage of its VPN service in terms of duration or data consumption. If you are interested in using it, you would be happy to know that the new build of Opera browser is now available to download for Android across the globe. In case you wish to download the update, you should know that it is a part of version 51 of Opera browser.

We should add here that Opera started testing the free inbuilt VPN in its mobile browser in February this year. After testing it for about a month, the company has finally rolled out the app’s stable version as Opera browser version 51. As of now, the updated build is only available to download from Google Play Store in certain regions only. However, if you can’t wait to try out the feature, you can head to APKMirror to download the latest build.

Speaking of the company’s native VPN, it enables users to choose between servers from Europe, America and Asia. The VPN service comes with an option called ‘Optimal’ that selects the best network route depending on the location of users automatically. It is worth noticing that enabling the VPN will automatically deactivate the Opera browser‘s inbuilt data saving feature.

Opera browser’s updated build also comes with the option to deactivate the VPN conditionally, in which case it only allows search engines to show the most relevant search results depending on the location the user is surfing from. In addition to this, one can also have the VPN automatically activated each time the private tab is accessed. We should add here that Opera’s inbuilt VPN is a log-free service, which basically means that when users are connected to a public network, the information that is relayed via the virtual IP and network servers is not collected.

We should add here that having an in-built VPN is likely to get Opera some additional users who value private browsing.

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Google to close down Inbox by Gmail on April 2

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Mar 20, 2019

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Google to close down Inbox by Gmail on April 2

Google+ has been in news since it suffered a data breach last year. Soon after that, it was announced that the social networking platform would close down. However, that is not the only service that Google will be killing this year, as Inbox by Gmail is also going to shut down on April 2.

The technology giant had announced its plans to shutting down the mobile email app last year. However, till now, there was no specific date given by the company. Users of Inbox by Gmail have already been notified that the app will be ‘going away’ on April 2 forever.

We should mention Google+, the technology giant’s failed attempt to counter Facebook, will also be closing down on the same day. Along with the in-app notification, Google has also added a shortcut on Inbox that takes users to Gmail’s app. We should mention that this is not a very surprising move that Google has taken.

The reason for this is that Google has been adding a number of Inbox features to Gmail for months now. So, if someone saw it closely, it could only point towards the possibility of Inbox being closed down. But not all of Inbox features made their way to Gmail, so users will surely miss the ones that they found to be useful.

But then, we should also point out that Inbox by Gmail never really garnered as much popularity as Gmail, which nearly everyone uses for sending and receiving emails. Furthermore, Google has also said that the core services of Inbox will also stop working by April 2. So, in case you are planning to stick with the last version of the app for as long as you can, we should tell you that it is actually not a feasible option.

To recall, Inbox by Gmail was launched by Google in 2014 and with the app, the technology giant intended to increase productivity, particularly for people who receive a lot of emails regularly. Users could automatically generate replies, create bundles, and do so much more with Inbox.

We should also add here that since only two weeks are left before the app becomes history, Google has made it extremely hard for users to find Inbox by Gmail on Play Store, in case someone wants to give it a try before it is killed. So if you are one among such people, brace yourself to have a hard time looking on the Play Store.

The Inbox for Gmail features that have made their way to the regular Gmail app are Smart Reply, Nudges, inline attachments, among others. As we mentioned earlier, the regular Gmail app has not got all the features of Inbox by Gmail.

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Call of Duty: Mobile game might be launching in the coming months, check out the teaser video

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Call of Duty: Mobile game might be launching in the coming months, check out the teaser video

After PUBG Mobile and Fortnite’s Mobile game, another player will enter the battle royale arena. Call of Duty has decided to launch a battle royale for Mobile platform. Call of Duty: Blackout was COD’s take on battle royale where it used the same rules of the genre, but bent it to suit its style. Unlike many other battle royale genre games, COD Blackout uses the first-person-shooter style and includes many characters and weapons to choose from.

What makes it different than the other games of the same type is its graphics and Call of Duty playstyle. Seeing the popularity of Mobile battle royale games the company behind COD is bringing the game to smartphones. The mobile version of the game is called Call of Duty: Mobile. Not much rocket science there (when deciding the name of the new game).

The Call of Duty: Mobile will be very similar to its computer counterparts as it will include many traditional COD maps and game modes. Some of the maps include Nuketown, Crash, Hijacked and they can be played in different modes such as Free for All, Team Deathmatch, Frontline, Search and Destroy modes etc. Just like PUBG the Call of Duty: Mobile will also be free to download and play. However, unlike the PC and the console games, which is made by Activison, the Call of Duty: Mobile too is being developed by Tencent Games subsidiary Timi Studio.

Currently the game is still in development, but it is listed on Google Play Store as ‘coming soon’. The interested players can pre-register on the Google Play Store or callofduty.com/mobile to know about the game’s launch date and they might also get an invite for early access of the game.

When the game launches, it will be going up against the PUBG Mobile and Fortnite, both of which see a huge number of players. But there are other shooter mobile games that have a huge fan base like Shadowgun, N.O.V.A, Critical Ops etc. The Call of Duty series too has been making games for more than 10 years so it is safe to say that they already have a good fanbase. And seeing the popularity of Mobile gaming amongst youngsters in India like PUBG, Call of Duty: Mobile too might be a big hit.

Call of Duty: Mobile is not the first game the company has released on the Mobile platform, as they had released Call of Duty: Zombies for iOS in 2009. And in 2011 they released its successor named Call of Duty: Black Ops – Zombies for both iOS and Android. Have you ever heard of them? Tell us in the comments below or our social channels.

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Moto G7 with FHD+ display will be launched in India on March 25

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Moto G7 with FHD+ display will be launched in India on March 25

Motorola has been teasing about the launch of Moto G7 in India for quite some time. Now the company has revealed that it will be launching the Moto G7 on March 25, Monday in India. With the Moto G7, the Lenovo-owned company will be bringing another device in the Moto G-series. The first being the Moto G7 Power that was launched last month. The new Moto G7 is a mid-segment device powered by the Snapdragon 632 SoC and it packs a full HD+ display.

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Moto G7 price

Although the launch date of the device has been revealed by the company, it has not said anything about the India price of the device. Even the launch offers and the availability of the device have not been revealed by the firm.

However, when launched globally, the Moto G7 held a price tag of $299 (approximately Rs 20,700). So, we can assume that when launched in India, the Moto G7 will be priced around the sub-20K range. Also, it is still not clear if the launched device will be sold exclusively through online channels or through retail stores or through both.

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The Moto G7 comes in Ceramic Black and Clear White colour options and it also has a 3D glass build with a layer of P2i water repellent coating on it.

Moto G7 specifications

The Moto G7 sports a 6.24-inch Full HD+ (2,270 x 1,080 pixels) resolution Max Vision display with an aspect ratio of 19:9 and a pixel density of 403ppi. The display of the device comes protected with the Corning Gorilla Glass 3. As said before, the Moto G7 is powered by a 1.8GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 SoC coupled with 4GB of RAM. The device holds 64GB of internal storage and can also support microSD card up to 512GB. The Moto G7 packs a 3,000mAh battery with 15W TurboPower fast charging support.

For photography, the Moto G7 comes with dual-rear camera setup, which comprises of a 12MP primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture paired with a 5MP secondary sensor with an aperture size of f/2.2. On the other side, at the front, there is an 8MP selfie camera with an f/2.2 aperture.

Other features of the Moto G7 includes 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth v4.2, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, GPS/ A-GPS, a 3.5mm headphone jack, along with a USB Type-C port. The device’s dimensions are 157 x 75.3 x 8mm and it weighs 172 grams.

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Facebook ads on housing, job and credit can no longer be targeted

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Facebook ads on housing, job and credit can no longer be targeted

Social media giant Facebook has said in a statement today that it will end some targeting options for advertisements that have the potential of being discriminatory. This move came as a part of a legal settlement with civil rights groups that the company has made.

With this, anyone who is placing an advertisement on housing, job or credit will be able to target users on the basis of their age, gender and zip code. We should add here that this is not the first time when this is happening as Facebook previously had to drop targeting by ‘multicultural affinity’, which could be used to exclude users on the social media platform on the basis of their race.

The company practices regarding their advertisements came under scrutiny after a series of articles that were published by ProPublica showed how targeting options on Facebook could be used for discrimination. Soon after this, the social networking giant faced legal action from civil rights groups including American Civil Liberties Union.

And today, the company finally announced changes that it had to make as a part of the settlement with civil rights groups. It was argued by the groups that targeting on the platform violated laws that have barred discriminatory advertising.

The social media giant has also added that it will be building a tool that can be used to view targeted housing ads, in a move that is similar to a database that was made by the company after it faced a controversy over political advertisements.

The ACLU also said that the company has agreed to regularly meet with plaintiffs to discuss the progress of its reforms. Also, advertisers will be needed to certify their compliance with anti-discrimination laws.

Speaking about the changes, Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg said, “Housing, employment and credit ads are crucial to helping people buy new homes, start great careers, and gain access to credit. They should never be used to exclude or harm people. Getting this right is deeply important to me and all of us at Facebook because inclusivity is a core value for our company.”

The blog post also said that as a part of the changes:

Anyone who wants to run housing, employment or credit ads will no longer be allowed to target by age, gender or zip code.
Advertisers offering housing, employment and credit opportunities will have a much smaller set of targeting categories to use in their campaigns overall. Multicultural affinity targeting will continue to be unavailable for these ads. Additionally, any detailed targeting option describing or appearing to relate to protected classes will also be unavailable.
We’re building a tool so you can search for and view all current housing ads in the US targeted to different places across the country, regardless of whether the ads are shown to you.

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Nokia 9 PureView may soon launch in India, teases HMD Global

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Mar 20, 2019

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Nokia 9 PureView may soon launch in India, teases HMD Global

Nokia 9 PureView made headlines for its unique and one-of-a-kind camera placement when it was launched last month at MWC 2019 in Barcelona. But now, the smartphone is all set to be launched in India. HMD Global’s Nokia teased about the launch through a video which they posted on their official Nokia Mobile Facebook page. The Nokia 9 PureView comes with a penta-rear camera setup which includes three-monochrome and two RGB sensors.

The Nokia Mobile India Facebook page teased a video which shows images clicked from the Nokia 9 PureView smartphone. In the teased post, the company asked the fans of the Nokia to ‘stay tuned’ for the launch of the Nokia 9 PureView in India. The complete post read ‘Get ready to capture the most breathtaking pictures with the all-new Nokia 9. Stay tuned!’

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Nokia 9 PureView price and availability (expected)

The Nokia 9 PureView carries a price tag of $699 (approximately Rs 48,300) in the global markets. But the smartphone’s price in India has not been revealed by the company yet. However, we can expect the cost to be similar to the global pricing of the device, and the handset might bear a price tag of around Rs 50,000.

The Nokia 9 PureView comes in only one colour option – Midnight Blue.

Nokia 9 PureView specifications

Nokia 9 PureView sports a 5.99-inch Quad-HD+ (1440 x 2960 pixels) resolutions POLED display with an aspect ratio of 18.5:9. The smartphone is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC coupled with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. According to the HMD Global, it has worked closely with Google and Qualcomm to optimize the camera experience of the Nokia 9 PureView. The device packs a 3,320mAh battery with support of wireless charging.

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The cameras are the major focus point of the Nokia 9 PureView, it has a penta-rear camera setup which has been developed by the company in collaboration with Light. The device houses five rear cameras which comprises of three 12MP monochrome sensors along with two 12MP RGB sensors. All the cameras are powered by Zeiss-certified optics. While at the front, there is a 20MP selfie camera. We should mention that Nokia 9 PureView is the first smartphone in the world to come with five cameras on its back panel.

Other features of the Nokia 9 PureView include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, and USB Type-C.

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Google Stadia game streaming platform unveiled

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Mar 20, 2019

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Google Stadia game streaming platform unveiled

Technology giant Google has announced its game streaming platform Stadia at GDC 2019. Google Stadia will work on a number of devices including smartphones, laptops, tablets, TVs, and PCs, provided they have Chrome running on them. The platform integrates YouTube and lets developers add a Play button to the game video on the platform. Users can click on it to begin playing the game on Chrome.

Google Stadia will be making use of the company’s data centres that are currently present in over 200 countries and territories. Google’s Phil Harrison showed off Assassin’s Creed Odyssey working across a Pixel 3 smartphone, a Chromebook and a TV via Chromecast. In addition to this, you can use your own controllers or keyboard and mouse to play games on Stadia via your PC or laptop.

Or, if you want to, you can opt for the Stadia controller that has been unveiled by Google at the same event. The controller is said to link to Google’s data centres directly via Wi-Fi. The controller comes with two new buttons — on of which is a Capture button that enables players to share via YouTube to their friends, themselves or the world. Besides this, it comes with Google Assistant button that players can use during the game.

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Google Stadia‘s architecture has been built on the technology giant’s data centre technology, which is also said to power the company’s search results. It has gaming-focussed hardware that helps it keep up with heavy games. The data centres are powered by the Stadia GPU from AMD at 10.7 teraflops. We should mention that this is double than Xbox One X and PS4 Pro’s and Google claims that it makes it possible to play games like Doom Eternal at 4K 60fps in HDR.

Google has also added that it has been testing Stadia’s tech internally for years now and it only plans to enable 4K 60fps gameplay with HDR in surround sound when it will be available for all. The company also added that Stadia will eventually be able to go up to 8K too. Furthermore, players would have an option to share their Stadia gameplay footage with HDR to YouTube and this too, can be done at 4K 60fps.

Google has also confirmed that multi-player games like battle royale and couch-based co-op experiences will also be supported on Stadia. That’s not all. The game-streaming service by Google will also have support for cross-platform play. As of now, there is no word on the availability of the service, apart from the fact that it was announced that it will be available in the US, UK, Canada and Europe later this year.

However, we must add that there are a number of questions that Google did not answer about the new gaming service like its pricing, the games that would be available and how exactly would multiplayer setting work.

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Samsung Galaxy A20 launched in Russia before the scheduled event

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Samsung Galaxy A20 launched in Russia before the scheduled event

After the announcement of the launch of more Samsung Galaxy A-series devices in the coming month, the company has launched another Galaxy A-series device. Samsung Galaxy A20 is now officially launched by the South Korean technology giant in Russia. Samsung Galaxy A20 will be part of the Galaxy A-series and will fall between the already launched Galaxy A10 and Galaxy A30. Just like the other launched Galaxy A-series smartphones, Samsung Galaxy A20 too offers good features, a big Super AMOLED display, dual-rear cameras at an affordable price.

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Samsung Galaxy A20 price and availability

In Russia, Samsung Galaxy A20 is priced at RUB 13,990 (approximately Rs 14,900) and it comes in two colour variants – Black and Blue.

It should be noted that the smartphone has been only launched in Russia right now but the company might launch the Samsung Galaxy A20 in other markets including India in the coming weeks. Also, the prices of the device might vary in other markets.

Samsung Galaxy A20 specifications

Samsung Galaxy A20 sports a 6.4-inch HD+ (720 x 1560 pixels) resolution Super AMOLED Infinity-U display and is powered by a 1.8GHz octa-core Samsung’s Exynos 7884 SoC. Samsung Galaxy A20 handset comes with 3GB of RAM and 32GB storage and has support of a microSD card up to 512GB. The newly launched device runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with One UI and it packs a 4,000mAh battery. Similar to other Galaxy A-series devices, Samsung Galaxy A20 too comes with a poly-carbonate built.

The Galaxy A20 packs a dual-rear camera setup that comprises of a 13MP primary camera paired with a 5MP secondary sensor. On the front, there is an 8MP selfie camera. The smartphone also sports a fingerprint scanner at the back and it might come with NFC support, although the feature is not confirmed yet.

It should be noted that Samsung is going to unveil three more Galaxy A-series devices to its ever-increasing line-up. The company will hold three events in three different cities – Milan, Sao Paulo and Bangkok. According to the reports, the upcoming Galaxy A-series devices would be Galaxy A90, Galaxy A40 and Galaxy A60, out of which, the Galaxy A90 would be the top-end device of the Galaxy A-series smartphones. And Samsung releasing Galaxy A20 before the scheduled event tells us that Samsung has planned to dominate the entire smartphone market – from budget segment to the premium segment.

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