Coconics unveils three new laptops in India: The C314A, CC11B and CC11A

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Coconics unveils three new laptops in India: The C314A, CC11B and CC11A

Coconics unveiled three new laptop models in India. These models are called the Coconics CC11B, CC11A and the C314A. The CC11B is an 11-inch laptop that can be folded to form a tablet. While the  CC11A has been deigned especially for student’s use, the  Coconics C314A is water resistant. While the Coconics CC11A sports an 11-inch display, the Coconics C314A sports a 14-inch display. All three of them have a battery-life of up to 8 hours. The company said that the laptops will be available for distribution from the second quarter of 2019.

M Sivasankar, Secretary IT, Chairman of KSITM said, “Our vision of Coconics is to create a vibrant hardware manufacturing ecosystem in the state of Kerala. This includes collaboration between the innovative start-up companies, and small and medium IT enterprises both in the Government and Private sector. This manufacturing ecosystem would over a period of time cater to the needs of Kerala, our country, and also to the global demand by producing hardware products of remarkable quality.”

Now to talk about the specifications of the three models. The Coconics CC11B sports an 11-inch FHD IPS Display and is powered by Intel Celeron N3350. The laptop has a 4GB RAM and comes with 64GB onboard storage. The CC11B runs Windows 10 OS and sports a metallic casing. The device also has USB-Type C and is very portable. As the company claims, the Coconics CC11B is especially designed for frequent travellers. The Coconics CC11A is powered by Intel Celeron N4000 and sports an 11-inch HD Display. The laptop has 2GB RAM, 64GB storage and operates on Windows 10.

Finally, the Coconics C314A sports a 14-inch HD Display and is powered by Intel i3 7100U. The device  brings 4GB RAM and 500GB internal storage. It runs on Windows 10 operating system.

Alexander Varghese, CAO of UST Global said, “We are excited about Coconics, India’s latest OEM/ODM, built in line with Government of India’s ‘Make in India’ initiative. With the larger vision of creating a hardware ecosystem in the State of Kerala, we intend to leverage our relationship with Intel to take this venture to the next level. We aim to utilize the unique partnership model with the government and the strong ESDM partners already available in the state to bring in more manufacturing to the country.”

These laptops will be aimed at first time laptop users and will fall in the budget segment. We will not be surprised, if we see price of under Rs 20,000 for them.

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BSNL revises its FTTH broadband plans to offer up to 170GB of daily data

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BSNL revises its FTTH broadband plans to offer up to 170GB of daily data

It was last week when BSNL revised their postpaid plan to increase the data limit of their plans. And now it does so again by changing and revising their FTTH plan. To survive in the ever-competitive Telecom sector the state -owned telecom operator has revised and also introduced more plans for its Postpaid and Broadband services. Recently, BSNL had added a new plan of Rs 2,499 for their broadband plan which offered 40GB data limit. And now it has revised its plan to offer daily data limit to its users.

The FTTH plan of BSNL starts from Rs 777 and then goes up to Rs 16,999. The tariff plans include Rs 1,277, Rs 3,999, Rs 5,999 and Rs 9,999 broadband plans. And all the above-mentioned plans have been revised by BSNL to offer daily data benefits to its users. It is now offering 170GB of data everyday to its users with speeds up to 100Mbps. And the revised plans and benefits are effective immediately all across India. Similar to last year, BSNL introduced new data plans for all the non-FTTH users too, to became eligible for the data benefits it offers. And this time too it’s not only the new users who will get the revised plan benefits or people who will BSNL broadband recharge now. But people with existing plans will get the benefit of the new feature.

The revised plans have all been renamed by BSNL, Rs 777 was earlier called ‘Fibro Combo ULD 777 plan’ and now after the revision it is called the ‘18GB plan’. The changed name is because it now offers 18GB of daily data benefits with the said plans comes with speed up to 50MBPS speed. This will be capped to 2MBPS after the FUP limit has been reached. Similarly, the ‘Fibro Combo ULD 1277’ will be called the ‘25GB plan’ because of its 25GB daily data benefit offerings. It will offer 100Mbps speed, which will drop to 2Mbps after reaching the FUP limit.

In that order, the ‘Fibro Combo ULD 3999’ is now renamed to ‘50GB plan’ as it offers 50GB of daily data benefit with speed of 100MBPS. This will drop to 4Mbps after reaching the FUP limit. The Rs 5,999 FTTH plan is renamed to ‘80GB plan’ as it offers 80GB of daily data benefit with speed of 100Mbps. The speed will drop to 6MBPS after the FUP limit is reached.

Similarly, Rs 9,999 plan is now called the ‘120GB plan’ as it will offer 120GB of daily data benefit with speed of 100Mbps. It will be capped to 8Mbps after reaching the FUP limit. And lastly, Rs 16,999 plan is now renamed to ‘170GB plan’, which will offer daily data benefit of 170GB with 100Mbps speed. This is capped at 8Mbps after reaching the FUP limit.

Alongside the data benefits with all the above-mentioned plans, BSNL will also be giving unlimited voice calls but it will be limited to certain serviceable areas. With these revised plans and the daily data benefits BSNL is set to make its foothold strong in the Telecom sector.

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Nokia 9 PureView photos leaked once again, will unveil on February 24

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Nokia 9 PureView photos leaked once again, will unveil on February 24

Earlier, we have seen loads of leaked images of the Nokia 9 PureView. By now we already have quite a bit of idea about what the phone is going to look like and what are its specifications. Another photo of the smartphone has been leaked and the news is that it is supposed to launch in the upcoming Mobile World Congress 2019. HMD Global has scheduled the Mobile World Congress 2019 in Barcelona and it is taking place on February 24. From what has been gathered until now, this smartphone is going to be the first device to sport six cameras in total.

This comprises of one front camera and five rear cameras. The penta-camera setup at the back will bring along a LED flash and autofocus sensor. This autofocus sensor is going to help the camera to focus more quickly and properly on the subject of the photograph. The Nokia 9 PureView screen will have an aspect ratio of 18:9 with thin bezels. Also, there is a Nokia branding on the top right. Again, on the top right, there are ambient light sensors and a speaker grille in the middle. The Nokia 9 PureView is expected to be powered by Snapdragon 845 SoC.

The smartphone will come with 6GB RAM coupled with an internal storage of 128GB. Connectivity options are going to include dual SIM card slots, Bluetooth, GPS and WiFi. The Nokia 9 PureView is expected to run on Android 9.0 Pie out-of-the-box and will support 18W fast charging. Recently, we got to know that the Nokia 9 PureView will come with a thick bezel on the top and a broad chin area.

Talking about its operating system, the handset is going to be a part of the Android One programme that many HMD Global smartphones are a part of. However, some smartphones lack it. Take for example the Nokia 2. This smartphone is about to receive the Android Oreo update. Currently, it runs on the Android Nougat OS. Android Oreo might hamper the UI performance of this smartphone, so HMD global has advised users to stay on Android Nougat in case they want better UI performance.

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Samsung Galaxy M30 new leaked image shows a triple camera setup with infinity-V display

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Samsung Galaxy M30 new leaked image shows a triple camera setup with infinity-V display

Samsung Galaxy M10 and the Galaxy M20 received a good response among smartphone users. It was Samsung’s first ‘online only’ sale and the M-series smartphones sold within minutes of their availability. Samsung is bringing the heat back in the mid-range smartphone market with its Galaxy M30, which will be announced and launched in India soon.

Some specifications of the Galaxy M30 had already been leaked online, but this time an image of the next phone in M-series has been leaked. It shows the design and features it will be sporting. Just like the older phones in its lineup (like the Samsung Galaxy M20) it too will have the infinity-V display with a water-drop notch on top and small chin bezel at the bottom. Unlike the other two M-series phones which sport TFT displays, the M30 might have an AMOLED display. Its screen size is likely to be of 6.38-inch with FHD+ resolution.

The leaked image shows a triple camera setup at the back, which might be of 13MP + 5MP + 5MP combination. There might also be an ultra-wide angle lens and a telephoto lens in the back camera setup with LED flash. And the front camera might be a 16MP selfie shooter. There is also a finger-print scanner at the back, but there is no mention of 3.5mm headphone jack on the phone. The leaked image also shows a USB Type-C port.

Similar to the Samsung Galaxy M10 and the Galaxy M20, which has big batteries the Samsung Galaxy M30 might come with a 5,000mAh battery. And unlike other phones in the M-series, which run Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box, it might come with Android 9.0 Pie from the get go. Talking about its processor, it might have the mid-range Exynos processor, the Exynos 7904.

With the upcoming launch of the newest phone, Samsung Galaxy M30, in its M-series lineup Samsung wishes to dominate the low to mid-range smartphone market. And Samsung is planning to compete and take over the user base from the existing market players. Keeping the mid-range section in mind Samsung Galaxy M30 might be priced under Rs 20,000 mark in India, as it is targeted towards the younger audience.

Samsung is also planning to launch a couple of their products in the Samsung Unpacked event later this month. And among them is the much-awaited flagship of the company, the Samsung Galaxy S10 which has been making headlines for quite some time now. So, we can assume that the M30 will be launched after the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S10. We can expect the phone entering the market around or after March 2019.

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Motorola Moto Z3 Play Android Pie update starts rolling out: Here’s what is new

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Motorola Moto Z3 Play Android Pie update starts rolling out: Here’s what is new

If you own a Moto Z3 Play smartphone, we have some news that will interest you. Lenovo-owned smartphone maker Motorola has started rolling out the Android Pie update for the device.

We should mention that this update is different from the closed beta of Android Pie that was earlier spotted on the Moto Z3 Play smartphone in June last year. The update that is being rolled out now is a stable Android Pie update for the smartphone and it will be rolling out to all the users.

Motorola has posted about the latest Android Pie update on its support page, where it spoke about that the changes that will be coming to the Moto Z3 Play with it. The changes include new navigation gestures, adaptive battery, adaptive brightness, improvements in Quick Settings, revamped Settings app, virtual screenshot button, enhanced audio controls, updated emojis, changes in UI, options of easily managing notifications, improvements in performance, background app privacy, Wi-Fi optimization, and others.

It is worth noticing that as of now, the update is only rolling out in the United States, however, it is expected to be made available in other countries too.

To recall, Motorola Moto Z3 Play was launched in June 2018 and it sports a 6-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2160×1080 pixels and an aspect ratio of 18:9. Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 6363 processor, Moto Z3 Play has 4GB of RAM and Adreno 509 GPU. The device has up to 64GB storage and can hold a microSD card of up to 2TB.

Moto Z3 Moto Mods

On the camera front, Moto Z3 Play comes with a dual rear camera setup with a 12MP sensor with an f/1.7 aperture and a 5MP sensor with Dual Autofocus Pixel (pDAF) technology. For selfies and video calls, there is an 8MP sensor with an f/2.0 aperture. The smartphone houses a 3000mAh Li-Ion battery and for connectivity options, it has support for 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS, NFC, and USB Type-C.

The smartphone has support for Motorola’s Moto Mods, which means that users have the option of enhancing the usability of their device, provided they are not averse to the idea of spending some extra money.

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Nintendo Switch may get 12 new games this year: Here’s everything you should know

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Nintendo Switch may get 12 new games this year: Here’s everything you should know

While 2017 was a great year for Nintendo witch in terms of games, 2018 couldn’t really match up to it. With 2019 in full swing now, all Nintendo Switch owners are hoping for the company to do as well as it did in 2017. And from what it seems, the company is planning to ramp up its performance this year.

Nintendo already has some decent offerings for its owners this year including Yoshi’s Crafted World, Luigi’s Mansion 3, a new game from Animal Crossing, Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Daemon X Machina, a new Pokemon game, and probably Bayonetta 3 too.

However, if a recent report is to be believed, all these games are not all that Nintendo plans to get for its users this year. In fact, this is just the tip of the ice-berg. The report suggests that Nintendo still has 12 unannounced Switch games that the company will launch this year.

We should mention that this has been reported by Emily Rogers, who is a renowned reporter and Nintendo insider and her previous leaks about the company have been very accurate. It was Rogers who had reported everything about Nintendo’s Switch even before the console was revealed or launched.

The recent report about Nintendo’s 12 unannounced games for Switch surfaced online on ResetEra. The report further said that all these games will be launched by the company this year itself and among them, three games are eShop-only titles, one is Nintendo Labo kit, two are Wii U ports. The remaining six games that the company plans to launch this year are big retail games.

According to the report, among the 12 games, nine have more than 75% of being launched this year and the other three – among which two are bigger retail games and one is Wii u port – have about 50% chance of releasing this year.

The report also said that the latter group is basically the Metroid Prime Trilogy, however, it has not officially been confirmed yet. And another game among the 12 is Retro Studios secret project, which may be the Star Fox Racing.

Even though Rogers has a history of giving out accurate reports about Nintendo, we should suggest that as of now, you must take everything with a pinch of salt as it’s too early to comment on whether this information is true or not, considering that there is no other leak on the internet that is in line with it.

And if you don’t have a Nintendo Switch and think you’ll be missing out on a lot this year, you can order one for yourself here.

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Google Translate is the new Phishing tool for hackers

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Google Translate is the new Phishing tool for hackers

With technology reaching new heights after each passing day it has become difficult to have privacy in the digital realm. With big tech companies and social platforms being caught time and again stealing user’s data, spying on their activities and much more. There is always a question of legitimacy.  And with new technology being born every day we are reaching a new age of digital transformation. But also, we are getting into an age where digital privacy and digital security has become non-existent.

Each computer software, website or piece of technology is basically computer codes written to perform a certain task be it to run a machine, a website or an app. And like all human created things, it can be altered and can be misused. And today in the age of technology with hackers and cyber-terrorism on the rise, our data is not safe online. The hackers are developing new ways and methods to extract and misuse our precious data. Sure, the prominent tech industries is developing new ways to safeguard our digital journey and are coming up with new and better ways. But it is also true that the hackers are improvising and learning new things to bypass the safeguards kept to protect us.

Spam calls and messages are a thing of past now where they ask the user to open links or malicious websites, which could give your personal details to the hacker. From there they could exploit the data in a way they see fit. Now, the hackers have found a new way of stealing user data and that is through Google’s own Google Translate.

Google which stands above everything tech is being used to phish into the accounts of the users to steal data, a report on ZDNet read. Google translate is a translation app/program built by Google to help people understand another language. It translates the content, webpage to user’s choice of language. And hackers have found a loophole in this program, which allows them access to a user’s account when they interact with it.

According to the report, hackers are using Google Translate to send malicious mails of a fake website URL (uniform resource locator) to the users. When the user interacts with the phishing mail, he is redirected to the fake URL with Google Translate icon on it. It appears like a regular website, but it is definitely not. Once interacted with the link it might give your social media usernames and passwords to the person behind the link. And worse, your bank account details might also be shared without even you knowing.

The desktop users might be able to identify and safeguard themselves from these kinds of mails and websites as there might be possible signs of a fake link visible near the URL. But for the people who interact with the mails on their phones, it might be hard to identify such links and they might be in trouble once it opens up. So, to stop being phished the users should open these if necessary, but on desktops only.

Google has also asked users to report such links, URLs and mails so that it can remove them from Google Translate.

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Google Pixel 4 might come with improved dual-SIM support

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Google Pixel 4 might come with improved dual-SIM support

The Google Pixel 4 smartphone just might have an enhanced dual-SIM support. Its predecessor, the Google Pixel 3 also comes with dual-SIM support, however, this feature is not proper in the smartphone. The Google Pixel 3 comes with a regular nanoSIM and eSIM support. Even though this device provides dual-SIM support, both of them can’t be used together. Most Android smartphones come with Dual-SIM, Dual Active (DSDA) support which means that users can manually choose which SIM they want to use for calls and data consumption.

On the same line, it is being said that the Google Pixel 4 will come with DSDA functionality. According to reports, there is an Android Open Source Project (AOSP) Gerrit system that shows that the next flagship will have built-in dual-SIM functionality. We have come to know about a patent filing by Google that revealed some information about the next-generation Pixel-branded smartphone. Chances are that this device is the Google Pixel 4.

Google Pixel 4 specifications (expected):

There are speculations which say that the Google Pixel 4 is going to sport a fingerprint scanner, two-tone back and a single rear camera just like the Google Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3XL. To recall, the Google Pixel 3 comes with a 5.5-inch 1,080×2,160 display with an aspect ratio of 18:9. It is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 SoC.

There is a single RAM variant of 4GB that brings 64GB and 128GB onboard storage. There is a single rear camera setup that comprises of a 12.2MP sensor. On the other hand, the dual front camera has two 8MP sensors.

The Google Pixel 3 packs a non-removable battery of 2,195mAh. Connectivity options include WiFi 802.11, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC and USB 3.1. The smartphone comes in multiple colour options that includes clearly white, just black and not pink. Measurement of the smartphone includes 145.2×68.2×7.9mm and it weighs 148 grams.

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Samsung Galaxy S10 shows up on Flipkart; here’s when it may come to India

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Samsung Galaxy S10 shows up on Flipkart; here’s when it may come to India

Samsung is all set to launch its upcoming flagship smartphones – Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10E – on February 20 at an event in San Francisco. And Samsung fans across the globe are waiting to get their hands on the much-talked-about tenth-anniversary smartphones.

If you are also one of these fans, we have some exciting news for you. Indian e-commerce giant Flipkart has now started teasing the launch of Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphones. The website now has a dedicated page for the upcoming flagship smartphones where it has used the banner of S10 Unpacked invite and along with that, there is a ‘Notify Me’ button on which interested buyers can click to get timely updates about the smartphone’s availability.

This means that Samsung fans in India who are waiting for the Galaxy S10 devices will not have to wait for too long after the global launch of the smartphones to buy them. As we mentioned earlier, Samsung Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10E will be launched globally on February 20 at an event in San Francisco. It is also being speculated that the South Korean technology giant will launch its new Galaxy Buds truly wireless earphones and the Galaxy Watch Active smartwatch at the same event.

And as some reports, Samsung Galaxy S10 will be announced in India on March 6 and will go on sale starting March 15. Reports about the pricing of the smartphones have also been circulating online and one such leak gave us an insight into the cost of the flagship devices in India.

Samsung Galaxy S10E, which will be the cheapest model among the three, will reportedly be available at a price of Rs 50,000. The vanilla variant of Samsung Galaxy S10 is said to come at a starting price of Rs 65,000, while Samsung Galaxy S10+’s starting price is suggested to be Rs 75,000.

The flagship smartphones from Samsung will sport an Infinity-O display to house the selfie camera. While Samsung Galaxy S10E will come with a flat screen, the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ will feature curved displays. We should mention that Samsung Galaxy S10+’s hole-punch selfie camera will be wider than the one on the other two smartphones, as the handset will come with a dual selfie camera setup.

In addition to this, Samsung Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ are reported to sport a triple rear camera setup and an in-display fingerprint scanner. Samsung Galaxy S10E, on the other hand, will have its fingerprint sensor embedded in the power button. The three smartphones will reportedly be powered by either Snapdragon 855 or Exynos 9820 processor, depending on the market, and run Android 9.0 Pie based One UI.

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OnePlus 6T gets CarbonROM, LineageOS 16, and more custom ROMs after device seeding program re-opened

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OnePlus 6T gets CarbonROM, LineageOS 16, and more custom ROMs after device seeding program re-opened

OnePlus devices have become the de-facto option since the Nexus program closed down. You can unlock the bootloader and also, retain warranty after bootloader unlocking and can have access to the kernel sources of the smartphone from time to time. At the same time, OnePlus runs a device seeding program in order to kickstart custom development works on the OnePlus 6T. This gives users many options in case they want to customise the software on their smartphones. The seeding programme is very crucial as it helps to create a healthy development community.

This can be exemplified on the basis of the OnePlus 2, OnePlus 3/3T, OnePlus 5/5T and the OnePlus 6. Recently, OnePlus closed down the device seeding program which meant that it would not send devices to prominent developers. OnePlus said, however, that the decision was not permanent as they were looking to make changes to the selection criterion and communications channels for improving the program. And yes, now the program was re-opened, though with smaller selection of developers.

The OnePlus 6T device has received unofficial LineageOS 16.0, unofficial CarbonROM cr-7.0, unofficial CypherOS 7.0 and official crDroid updates. The devices are based on Android Pie, and henceforth you get the latest OS from Google. To recall, the OnePlus 6T comes with a 6.41-inch 1,080×2,340 display and is protected by a Corning Gorilla Glass 6. The device runs on Android Pie and is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 SoC.

There are two RAM variants—6GB and 8GB. The former brings 128GB internal storage while the latter has two storage options in the form 128GB and 256GB. There is a dual rear camera setup on it that comprises of a 16MP and a 20MP sensors. On the other side, there is a 16MP sensor for the front camera that is meant for clicking selfies and video chat. Connectivity options include WiFi 802.11, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC and USB 2.0. The OnePlus 6T houses a 3,700mAh battery and comes in multiple colour options. This includes thunder purple, mirror black and midnight black.

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This is when you can buy the Limited Edition of the Samsung Galaxy S10+ with 12GB RAM

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This is when you can buy the Limited Edition of the Samsung Galaxy S10+ with 12GB RAM

There are less than two weeks remaining for the launch of Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphones. And various reports that have surfaced online have given us a fair idea about what to expect from Samsung’s Unpacked event. From what we know so far, Samsung will be launching its flagship smartphones, a new smartwatch and probably a new pair of earbuds at its event that is scheduled for February 20 in San Francisco.

Speaking about the Samsung Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10E smartphones, although a number of reports have revealed what we can expect in terms of the features, design and even pricing, what we didn’t know so far was the date of availability of the devices. But now, thanks to Samsung Philippines, we know about the date of availability of one of Samsung Galaxy S10 models.

According to Samsung Philippines’ pre-order page, the Limited Edition of Samsung Galaxy S10+ will be available starting March 15, 2019. Although it is being speculated that the Limited Edition Samsung Galaxy S10+ will be available in other markets at a different date, we don’t really think there will be too much of a difference because Samsung usually makes its smartphones available in different parts of the world around the same time.

The Limited Edition of Samsung Galaxy S10+ will come with a ceramic back panel and house 1TB of internal storage coupled with 12GB of RAM. The South Korean technology giant also announced that it is working on 1TB UFS chips that can be used in smartphones, and speculations are pointing towards the possibility of this chip being used in the Limited Edition model.

It is also worth noticing that the only other smartphone yet that comes with 12GB of RAM is Lenovo Z5 Pro GT, but it has not been made available outside China yet. So, it seems likely that the Limited Edition of Samsung Galaxy S10 will be the first smartphone to be launched globally with such a massive RAM.

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The renders that have been shared by Samsung show the outlines of four smartphones. While Option A and B are speculated to be Samsung Galaxy S10+ models, Option C and D are said to be Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10E respectively. All of the four models will be powered by either Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 or Exynos 9820 processor. They will come with reverse wireless charging and run Android Pie-based One UI.

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The ‘affordable’ iPhone XR just became more affordable with an unofficial price cut

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The ‘affordable’ iPhone XR just became more affordable with an unofficial price cut

Have you been saving to buy one among the new iPhones? If the answer to that is yes, then we have some good news for you. The ‘affordable’ iPhone of the year – iPhone XR – is now available at a discounted price in India via offline stores.

While there is no word from Apple on the price drop, Mumbai-based Mahesh Telecom announced via a tweet that the iPhone XR can now be picked up at a starting price of Rs 70,500. The other two variants with higher storage – 128GB storage 256GB storage models – are now priced at Rs 75,500 and Rs 85,900 respectively.

Since there is no word from Apple on the price drop, it’s not clear whether the discount is exclusive to Mahesh Telecom or it is available at other channels too. Some reports have speculated that the discount is offline-only, implying that can be availed at retailers other than Mahesh Telecom too. We should mention that the price on Flipkart remains unchanged for all the iPhone models.

In spite of the price drop, the iPhone XR (review) has a premium price tag. But then, if you are an Apple loyalist, this is surely a good time to upgrade to the latest device by Apple. Although iPhone XR is the more ‘affordable’ version in this year’s iPhone lineup, it has a number of features that are the same as the other two high-end models.

To recall, iPhone XR was launched in India at a starting price of Rs 76,900 and the cost of the most high-end variant is Rs 91,900. The smartphone was touted by Apple as the ‘affordable’ iPhone of the year, however, we should add here that the iPhone XR is only relatively more affordable than iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max. If you compare the smartphone’s pricing to its competition, it will still be considered expensive by some.

But then, we should also point out that the iPhone XR was the best-selling smartphone by Apple in November 2018, which means that Apple loyalists prefer upgrading to the latest lineup with the affordable model.

It is worth noticing that in India, the price of the latest iPhones is more expensive than most other countries across the globe, mainly because of the import duty that is levied on gadgets that are not manufactured locally. Apple CEO Tim Cook was quoted saying earlier that the company will adjust the pricing of iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR in countries where the devices are exorbitantly priced. So, the discount at Mahesh Telecom may just be a beginning for all we know.

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Nokia 2 to get Android Oreo update very soon

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Nokia 2 to get Android Oreo update very soon

It is a problem to boot Android Oreo on smartphones with low-end hardware as it hampers the smartphone’s UI performance. So, Nokia came up with the idea of making the update optional for Nokia 2 users. The consumers who are there in the Android Nougat programme can choose either to stay in the same programme or receive the Android Oreo update. In case you want a better UI performance, then Android Oreo is not your choice. Android Nougat without a doubt provides better and faster user experience compared to its successor. Nokia 2 is receiving the Android Oreo update very soon, company has announced.

Just like other phones HMD Global has given you the option to either stay in Android Nougat platform or get updated to Android Oreo. Until now, the beta testing of this OS version was going on but now it has ended. HMD Global has announced that Nokia 2 will soon receive the update. However, it is unclear whether or not this update is going to be rolled out in a phased-out manner. However, one crucial information we have is that unlike other HMD Global phones, this one is not going to be a part of the Android Go programme.

We are yet to see when will this update be rolled out, but considering HMD Global, we can expect it to happen very soon in the coming weeks. To recall, the Nokia 2 was launched back in October, 2017. The smartphone sports an IPS LCD 5.0-inch 720×1,280 display with a 16:9 aspect ratio. It is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 212 SoC. The device has a 1GB RAM coupled with 8GB onboard storage. There is a dedicated microSD card slot that can hold up to 128GB. The is a single rear camera that consists of an 8MP sensor. The front camera on the other hand, consists of a 5MP sensor meant for selfies.

Connectivity options include WiFi 802.11, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, FM Radio and microUSB 2.0. There is a 4,100mAh non-removable battery. When it comes to sensors, it includes accelerometer, proximity and compass.

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Top 16 Smartphones that emit the least radiation

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Top 16 Smartphones that emit the least radiation

Smartphones are a necessity today and no matter what the age or occupation of a person is, it has become a part of their daily lifestyle. The mobile has become a tool of human evolution, in a way. There are more than 7 billion people on the planet and almost everyone yearns to own one smartphone. So, we stop and ask if it’s alright for humans to depend so much on technology that it has become our second nature to use it. And depending on something too much has its own fair share of problems and smartphones are no exception. They emit a lot of radiation, which can be harmful for human health.

Currently there is no universal guidelines for safe SAR levels, but the German Certification for Environmental Friendliness ‘Der Blaue Engel’ (Blue Angel) certifies phones of less than 0.60 watts per kilogram absorption level. There is no model for standard SAR levels allowed in phones in India, so it follows US model which allows phones at or under 1.6 watts per kilogram.

Earlier we did a feature on the top 16 phones with the most radiation levels and Xiaomi Mi A1 came on top followed by OnePlus 5T and then Xiaomi Mi Max 3. All their SAR levels were beyond what is considered normal in India. These are phones which were popular and also sold well in the country. All the top 5 phones with the most SAR radiation radiated more than 1.6 and most of the phones were bestsellers from prominent brands. It only shows that they are not serious about their customer’s health and are cutting corners.

Statista has also released a list of phones which emit the least amount of radiation. And that list does have name of phones from prominent phone manufacturers as well. Here’s the list of phones emitting the least amount of radiation:

Samsung Galaxy Note 8

Galaxy Note 8

Galaxy Note 8

SAR level: 0.17

ZTE Axon Elite

ZTE Axon Elite

ZTE Axon Elite

SAR level: 0.17

LG G7

G7

G7

SAR level: 0.24

Samsung Galaxy A8

Galaxy A8

Galaxy A8

SAR level: 0.24

Samsung Galaxy S8+

Galaxy S8+

Galaxy S8+

SAR level: 0.26

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

Galaxy S7 edge

Galaxy S7 edge

SAR level: 0.26

HTC U11 life

HTC U11 Life

HTC U11 Life

SAR level: 0.28

LG Q6/Q6+

LG Q6+

LG Q6+

SAR level: 0.28

Samsung Galaxy S9+

Galaxy s9+

Galaxy s9+

SAR level: 0.29

Motorola Moto G5 plus

Moto G5 plus

Moto G5 plus

SAR level: 0.30

Moto Moto Z

Moto Z

Moto Z

SAR level: 0.30

Samsung Galaxy J6+

J6+

J6+

SAR level: 0.31

ZTE Blade A610

ZTE A610

ZTE A610

SAR level: 0.31

Samsung Galaxy J4+

J4+

J4+

SAR level: 0.32

Samsung Galaxy S8

Galaxy S8

Galaxy S8

SAR level: 0.32

ZTE Blade V9

V9

V9

SAR level: 0.32

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Is this how the new MOTO RAZR will look like?

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Is this how the new MOTO RAZR will look like?

Today, a concept video of the Motorola Moto RAZR has been publicised online. The video clip shows the opening and closing of the Moto RAZR. Also, there are several colours schemes the author of this video has come up with. There are few UI solution shown too. Plus, there is a solution suggested like the notifications handling on the outer screen. In the video, we also see that the screen of the smartphone can be folded with almost no radius. It is expected that the Motorola Moto RAZR will have a small gap between two folded halves. There is no certainty if the phone will launch in 2019 or not.

If the phone does launch this in 2019, and so, might be called Motorola Moto RAZR 2019. The smartphone is expected to come at a price of $1,500, that is roughly Rs 1,04,500. To recall, there was a patent filing of this device a month back. The smartphone will sport a foldable OLED display embedded in it. From that patent, we also got to know that the smartphone has two cameras and a secondary, smaller display like the original Motorola RAZR V3. According to reports, the smartphone is going to launch on Verizon first in a limited quantity.

Looking back a few days ago, some more image renders were showcased. The art shows that the smartphone is nicely functional and has an awesome looking design. To recall, the Motorola RAZR V3 is a very old phone that was first launched back in 2004. It comes with a 2.2-inch 176×220 display and comes with a very small battery of 680mAh. The mobile phone came in two colour options—silver and black. Messaging options include SMS, EMS, MMS Email and instant messaging. Motorola then also launched a candybar styled RAZR which was super slim.

If this phone comes to life soon, we are sure there will be many loyalists who would want to get their hands on it.

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PUBG Lite to be launched in four more countries on FEB 13

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PUBG Lite to be launched in four more countries on FEB 13

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds or PUBG is currently so popular that it can be rated as the best battle royale game in India right now. It has seen a huge explosion in its player numbers last year and the number just keeps adding. It is available on PC, smartphones and videogame consoles too and it is free to play, mostly.

Earlier, Tencent Games had launched a lighter version of PUBG PC called PUBG Lite for low-end computers. The Lite version of the game would not be graphically demanding so even a low-end computer with normal hardware could support it. It was recently launched but was not released everywhere. And now it will be available in four more countries – Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Indonesia. The game will be available to play in the mentioned countries from 13th February 2019. PUBG Lite was already released in Thailand but now more players from different countries can play it on their computers.

The pre-download of PUBG Lite will begin from 13th February while the beta test servers will begin from 14th February.

The game was first released on PC with one map to play on. It was a graphically intense game which required a high-end PC and graphics card to play on. Then the company kept adding new maps, weapons, skins and seasons which change after every few months to the game. Later it was pushed to Android and iOS where people could download the game from Google Play Store or Apple App Store. And after its release on smartphones its popularity skyrocketed. Being able to play the game anywhere and anytime was the freedom the players needed.

After that it was pushed to gaming consoles to play on which it received similar crowd. And lastly a lite version of PUBG PC was released. With this release the company wants to add more players to the ever-popular game. With the Lite version players would not need a high-end pc or high-end gaming laptops. PUBG Lite is developed so that it could run on low-end hardware. The company has assured that it will offer the same gameplay, experience and interface like its PUBG PC version.

The minimum PC requirements required to play PUBG Lite are as follows: a Windows 7,8,10 operating system, 4GB of RAM, 4 GB internal storage, intel i3 or higher processor and an Intel HD Graphics 4000 or higher. Keep in mind that the game would even run if all the requirements are not met, but it will lag and not run as smoothly.

Earlier, PUBG Mobile’s newest upcoming release 0.11.0 has promised to bring new guns, Air Raid, new skins and the much-awaited Resident Evil Mode. Zombies will feature in this mode and it will be the first time PUBG has brought zombies to the game. With Zombies, players would have to fight players as well as zombies and be the last man standing to get that delicious chicken dinner.

Xiaomi Mi 9 is around the corner: To come with triple rear cameras and Snapdragon 855 SoC

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Xiaomi Mi 9 is around the corner: To come with triple rear cameras and Snapdragon 855 SoC

Xiaomi is soon going to launch the Xiaomi Mi 9. It is said that the smartphone is going to sport a triple rear camera setup and be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon’s 855 processor. From what we know, the triple rear camera setup is going to consist of a 48MP sensor. The smartphone is also expected to come with very fast charging capability. Probably, the Xiaomi Mi 9 is going to be unveiled during the MWC that is scheduled at the end of this month.

In a recent report, the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE also came to light. The report said that the Xiaomi Mi 9 and the Mi 9 SE were certified in China with model numbers M1902F1T/A and M1903F2A respectively. GSM Arena the originator of the report said, that the Mi 9 will launch around the same period as that of its predecessor, Mi 8, that is May last year. It is said that the Xiaomi Mi 9 is going to be designed by the same person who designed the Xiaomi Mi 6, Mi Liu.

The Xiaomi Mi 6 was launched some time ago now. The measurement of the phone is 145.2×70.5×7.5mm and it weighs 168 grams. The smartphone sports an IPS LCD 5.15-inch touchscreen with an aspect ratio of 16:9. It was powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 835 and comes with 4GB or 6GB RAM. The former brings a 64GB internal storage while the latter brings 128GB internal storage. The dual rear camera setup comprises of two 12MP sensors and the selfie camera on the front brings an 8MP sensor.

The Xiaomi Mi 6 brings multiple connectivity options like WiFi 802.11, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC, Infrared port and USB Type-C. The device is powered by 3,350mAh battery and supports 18W fast charging. The handset comes in various colour options like ceramic black, black, blue and white. Sensors include fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass and barometer.

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Oppo F11 Pro renders are out: Dual rear cameras and full-screen design confirmed

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Oppo F11 Pro renders are out: Dual rear cameras and full-screen design confirmed

An official render has confirmed that the Oppo F11 Pro is going to launch very soon. Earlier we saw the smartphone with front-facing camera with a pop-up in the middle. This resembles the Vivo Nex S. The rear camera of the Oppo F11 Pro is going to come with a 48MP camera that is either going to consist of Samsung ISOCELL GM1 or Sony IMX586 sensor. The front camera on the other hand is going to be incorporated with a 32MP sensor. The dual rear camera on the back is going to come with an LED flash and a regular oval fingerprint scanner.

To talk about the Oppo F11 Pro’s colour, it is going to come with a neat gradient colour that is blue on one side and red on the other side. This colour is reminiscent of the Oppo R17. The Oppo R17 comes in gradient blue and purple neon colours. It sports a 6.4-inch 1,080×2,280 display and is powered by Qualcomm SDM670 processor. The smartphone sports a dual rear camera setup that comprises of a 16MP and a 5MP sensor. The front camera on the other hand, that is meant for taking selfies, comes with a 25MP sensor.

The Oppo R17 has an 8GB RAM coupled with 128GB internal storage. There is also a dedicated microSD card slot that can hold up to 256GB of data. As mentioned, the front facing camera of the Vivo F11 Pro resembles the Vivo NEX S that was launched in the middle of 2018. It sports a Super AMOLED 6.59-inch capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 1,080×2,316 pixels. The Vivo NEX S runs on Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with Funtouch 4. There is an 8GB RAM variant that brings 128GB and 256GB internal storage.

The primary camera consists of two sensors that is 12MP and 5MP. The selfie camera on the front comprises of a single sensor of 8MP. Connectivity options include WiFi 802.11, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS and USB 2.0. Sensors include fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity and compass. The Vivo NEX S is powered by a large non-removable battery of 4,000mAh and comes in two colour options. These are black and red.

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Flipkart Asus OMG! Days Sale reaches its last day of sale

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Flipkart Asus OMG! Days Sale reaches its last day of sale

Flipkart Asus OMG! Days Sale has entered its last day, 9th February. The sale started on 6th February and in it Asus is offering huge discounts, price cuts and offers on all their smartphones. Asus started the OMG! Days sale to celebrate its 2 million smartphone units sold in 2018.

People who are planning to buy good smartphones in low prices can go for any Asus phone right now as the company has reduced its phones prices. There are offers and discounts on Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2, Zenfone Max M2, Zenfone Max Pro M1 and its flagship the Zenfone 5Z as well.

Currently, the Zenfone Max Pro M2 is available at Rs 11,999 for the 3GB RAM and 32GB storage version, while the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage variant is selling for Rs 13,999. The Max Pro M2 is on sale for the first time, the phone comes with Gorilla Glass 6 protection and a Snapdragon 660SoC.

Similarly, the Zenfone Max Pro M1 which is the predecessor of the M2 is selling for Rs 8,499 (3GB + 32GB storage) instead of its original price of Rs 10,999. The other variants of the M1 is also Rs 1,500 less than their original prices. The Max Pro M1 comes with Snapdragon 636 and has a huge 5,000mAh battery. The Zenfone Max M2 is selling for Rs 8,999 in the OMG! Days Sale, originally it sold for Rs 12,999. And all the variants of the M2 is selling Rs 1,000 off their original prices.

The Zenfone Lite L1 which was Asus’s reply to Xiaomi’s Redmi 6 is being sold for Rs 4,999 which is the lowest it has been till now. Its current price is even lower than its competitor which sells for Rs 5,999. Originally, the Lite L1 was priced at Rs 6,999.

And the company’s flagship, the Zenfone 5Z which has the Snapdragon 845SoC and was brought to compete with the OnePlus 6. It is on a huge Rs 8,000 discount and is being sold at Rs 24,999 for the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. This price is lowest it has ever been on this phone, in this sense it is lower than OnePlus 6. Currently it falls on the market level of Poco F1 which is priced in this range and has more or less the same specifications as the 5Z.

Moreover, there is no cost EMIs on the leading bank’s credit or debit card and Bajaj Finance card on purchase of the phones on sale. There is also Flipkart’s Complete Mobile Protection Plan on each phone on sale at a nominal price.

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Top 16 smartphones that emit the most radiation

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Top 16 smartphones that emit the most radiation

People today have become so dependent on smartphones that they would be disabled if we were to remove the phones from their daily lives. Be it to talk, read, watch, socialize, navigate or to listen to music, our smartphones have become a part of our lives. It has become an inseparable part of us, but sometimes one thinks if such close proximity is good. There might be many benefits from the use of smartphones but every coin has two sides. As a recent report by Statista found out that some of the most used and popular smartphones were emitting dangerous levels of radiation. Such levels of radiation is not good for human health.

There is no universal guideline for safe SAR levels, the German certification for environmental friendliness ‘Der Blaue Engel’ (Blue Angel) only certifies phones which have absorption rate of less than 0.60 watts per kilogram. In US, SAR levels at or below 1.6 watts per kilogram is permitted while their European counterparts allows SAR levels of under 2 watts per kilogram. And India follows the US model of allowing and measuring SAR levels which is 1.6 watts per kilogram.

On that note and on the latest report of Statista, here is the top 16 phones which emit the most SAR levels:

Xiaomi Mi A1

Mi A1SAR level: 1.75 W/kg

OnePlus 5T

OnePlus 5T

SAR level: 1.68 W/kg

Xiaomi Mi Max 3

Mi Max 3
Mi Max 3

SAR level: 1.58 W/kg

OnePlus 6T

OnePlus 6T
OnePlus 6T

SAR level: 1.55 W/kg

HTC U12life

HTC U12life
HTC U12life

SAR level: 1.48W/kg

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3

Mi Mix 3
Mi Mix 3

SAR level: 1.45 W/kg

Google Pixel 3 XL

Google Pixel 3 XL
Google Pixel 3 XL

SAR level: 1.39 W/kg

OnePlus 5

OnePlus 5
OnePlus 5

SAR level: 1.39 W/kg

Apple iPhone 7

Apple iPhone 7
Apple iPhone 7

SAR level: 1.38 W/kg

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact

SAR level: 1.36 W/kg

HTC Desire 12/12+

HTC Desire 12/12+
HTC Desire 12/12+

SAR level: 1.34 W/kg

Google Pixel 3

Google Pixel 3
Google Pixel 3

SAR level: 1.33 W/kg

OnePlus 6

OnePlus 6
OnePlus 6

SAR level: 1.33 W/kg

Apple iPhone 8

Apple iPhone 8
Apple iPhone 8

SAR level: 1.32 W/kg

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5

SAR level: 1.29 W/kg

ZTE Axon 7 Mini

ZTE Axon 7 Mini
ZTE Axon 7 Mini

SAR level: 1.29 W/kg

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Gigabyte AORUS AD27QD launched in India: A tactical gaming monitor

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Gigabyte AORUS AD27QD launched in India: A tactical gaming monitor

At the Indian Gaming Show, Gigabyte AORUS AD27QD tactical gaming monitor was launched. This monitor takes PC games to a whole new level, which can be set up for games like PUBG, CS:GO, Dota 2. It also provides excellent experience in games like Battlefield V and Anthem. The AORUS AD27QD is a 27-inch flat screen frameless monitor which sports an IPS panel with QHD 2,560X1,440, 2K display. It provides a 144Hz refresh rate in 1ms response time. The viewing angles supported are up to 178 degrees and it meets 95% DCI-P3 standards along wit 10bitscolor.

The AORUS AD27QD monitor has passed VESA certified Display HDR400 standards that is meant to provide users with spectacular display quality. Also, the monitor has been incorporated with AMD Radeon Free technology that can provide gamers with a fluent gaming experience in order to provide the game without picture stripping. The outer design of the monitor is to replicate the flight of the falcon pursuing its prey. There is a falcon diving on the side of the monitor’s stand and wings flapping with the flash of the LED light at the back.

There is a handle on top of the stand which will help users to move the monitor conveniently. Also, there is a rubber cable tie below the ports and a reserved hole at the bottom of the stand. This has been made so that the cables can connect smoothly without mingling up with each other. The AORUS AD27QD has several features that includes black equalizer, aim stabiliser, game assist, hardware information dashboard and OSD Sidekick, to name a few. These features are meant to help gamers gain more control in the game and their PC.

The AORUS AD27QD uses a joystick to control the OSD Sidekick. Also, the OSD Sidekick software can be used to adjust the monitor with the help of the mouse. The device is set with a PIP/PBP display mode that can let you display 2 screens in one monitor. Furthermore, the AORUS AD27QD monitor has an anti-blue light filter along with flicker free features.

There is a dedicated USB port that provides up to 5V/1.5A quick charge facility to charge mobile phones. Lastly, this monitor can spin 90 degrees for a vertical screen view, rotate 20 degrees sideways and 5to21 degrees up/down. The height of this monitor can be adjusted to 130 cm. Price is yet to be announced.

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2019 iPhones to come with varying notches and USB Type-C

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2019 iPhones to come with varying notches and USB Type-C

The iPhone XS, XS Max and XR successors are going to launch towards the latter half of this year. A few things regarding the upcoming smartphones by Apple have come to light. It is said that the iPhone XS Max successor is going to have a wider notch compared to its predecessor. Also, it has been said that some of these successors are going to be incorporated with USB Type-C connector. However, it is not confirmed yet if Apple will let go of the lightning port to introduce the USB-C because it has been seen to make prototypes with both these ports.

The iPhone XR successor, according to reports by GSM Arena, is going to come in a green colour option too. In this regard, Apple will let go of some other hue. It has not been confirmed, however, whether it will get rid of black, white, yellow, coral, red or blue hues. Also, it has been rumoured that it will come with a dual rear camera setup. The next generation iPhone XS Max, on the other hand, is tipped to come with a triple rear camera setup. GSM Arena also speculates that prices of these new models are going to remain the same as their predecessor.

Industry insiders also suggest that the iPhone XR successor might cost $749 that is roughly Rs 52,679. The next generation iPhone XS is expected to cost $999 that is roughly Rs 70,929. Lastly, the iPhone XS Max is supposed to cost $1,099 that is roughly Rs 78,029. To recall, the iPhone XS Max sports a 6.5-inch 1,242×2,688 display and be powered by a Hexa-core processor. It was launched with iOS 12 out-of-the-box and is upgradable to iOS 12.1.3. It has a single RAM variant of 4GB that brings three storage variants—64GB, 256GB and 512GB. There is a dual rear camera setup which comprises of two 12MP sensors.

The selfie camera on the other hand consist of a 7MP sensor. In terms of battery, the iPhone XS Max houses a 3,174mAh battery. Connectivity options include WiFi 802.11, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC and USB 2.0.  It comes in three colour options—space gray, silver and gold.

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Opera is getting back its VPN, but this time it will be in-built in your browser

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Opera is getting back its VPN, but this time it will be in-built in your browser

Opera has announced that it is working on a free VPN that will come in-built in its Android browser. The company further said that with the feature, it will be harder for websites or ISPs to track users’ internet usage. It also added that the free VPN feature will not collect information that travels through it.

Opera’s new feature has already started rolling out in the beta version of its app and the company said that it plans to test it “for some time.” We should mention that this isn’t the first time that Opera has brought a VPN service to the Android platform. However, last time, the service came in the form of a standalone app, which was made available for Android as well as iOS.

But in April last year, the VPN app by Opera was discontinued on both the mobile platforms. In case you missed the service, Opera’s announcement should make you happy. What’s even better this time is that you don’t need another app in your smartphone to get the service. If you use the Opera browser, you will have access to the VPN by default. And it is worth pointing out that this feature may lead to increased adoption of the Opera browser, while the standalone app did not guarantee this.

Opera’s beta app offers a couple of different option in which you can use the VPN service. For starters, you can select manually which continents you wish your virtual location to be in, although the default option for this is ‘Optimal’. Furthermore, you can also choose when exactly you want to VPN feature to apply.

Users also have the option of choosing VPN to be used only for web-pages that have been opened in private tabs, and they can disable it when they access to search engines for more relevant results that can only show up if they are able to track your location.

The VPN feature is rolling out in the beta version of the Android app in a phased manner. So don’t be surprised if your friends get it before you do. However, we should mention that Opera has said that users’ internet speed may be affected by routing your traffic through the service. And as of now, there is no word on whether the VPN feature will also be made available on Opera’s iOS browser.

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Honor 8C also gets a price cut for a limited period

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Honor 8C also gets a price cut for a limited period

Huawei’s sub-brand Honor has announced a temporary price cut of its Honor 8C that was launched in November last year. No deadline for the discount period has been announced as of yet. The Honor 8C has been listed on Amazon.in in black and blue colour options. Only one out of two RAM variants has been set with a price discount. The 4GB variant coupled with 32GB storage costs Rs 10,999 and the same RAM variant coupled with the 64GB storage costs Rs 12,999. The discount of Rs 1,000 is available on the 32GB version only.

Furthermore, Amazon has listed offers from Jio which is giving benefits worth Rs 4,450 and 100GB of 4G benefit. Also, Axis Bank is offering 5 percent instant discount to credit and debit card holders even on EMI transactions. There is a 5 percent cashback up to Rs 1,000 for Amazon Pay EMI transaction.

Also, there are no-cost EMI options for HDFC credit card and debit card holders. These offers are also applicable for a limited period of time. To recall, the Honor 8C sports an IPS LCD 6.26-inch capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 720×1,520 pixels.

It runs Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with EMUI 8.2. The device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 processor and has a dual rear camera setup. This dual camera setup comprises of a 2MP and a 13MP sensors. The selfie camera on the front consists of an 8MP sensor.

There is a dedicated microSD card slot available too that can hold up to 256GB data. Connectivity options include WiFi 802.11, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS and microUSB 2.0. The Honor 8C packs a huge battery of 4,000mAh.

The smartphone comes in three colour options that includes midnight black, aurora blue and platinum gold. The dimensions of thee Honor 8C are 157.2 x 76 x 0mm and it weighs 167 grams. Sensors of this handset includes fingerprint, accelerometer, proximity and compass.

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A mysterious Google smartphone with Android 10 spotted on Geekbench

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A mysterious Google smartphone with Android 10 spotted on Geekbench

We are waiting for the Google Pixel 3 Lite and Pixel 3 XL Lite to be launched. The two devices are said to offer flagship features at a relatively affordable price. While some reports have suggested that Google will be taking wraps off the two affordable smartphones at its I/O 2019 conference, others are not very specific and have only said that the devices will be launched in the middle of 2019.

While fans have been waiting for Pixel 3 XL and Pixel 3 XL Lite, a new smartphone by Google has surfaced online on Geekbench. And, the smartphone holds the name Google Pixel 4 on it.

Yes, that’s correct. While we were trying to figure out what exactly Pixel 3 XL and Pixel 3 XL Lite will be like via various leaks and reports, Google Pixel 4 got spotted online by Nashville Chatter. We should also mention that Google Pixel 4 smartphone also carries the codename Sargo, which was earlier also used for Pixel 3 Lite devices. And we all know that Google always opts for fish names when it comes keeping codenames for its smartphones.

While we still don’t know about the processor of the smartphone or its camera specifications, we have learnt of some information via the leak that may surprise some. To begin with, Google Pixel 4 smartphone, according to the listing, will sport 2GB of RAM and run on the upcoming Android 10.

Since the device has shown up on Geekbench, we should mention its scores too. It scored a 744 in the single core score and managed a 3201 in the multi-core score. If we go by these, we can’t really be sure if a powerful chipset from Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 800 series has been used.

Google-Pixel-4
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Having said that, we should point out that the chances of this leaked information can be false, and the smartphone that has shown up may just be a prototype.

Another possibility is that this smartphone is actually Google Pixel 3 Lite or Pixel 3a – basically a cheaper Pixel device. Two things point towards this possibility. Firstly, other leaks related to Pixel 3 Lite also carried the codename ‘Sargo’. And secondly, specifications like 2GB RAM and the aforementioned Geekbench score, cannot really belong to a flagship smartphone.

With these two things in mind, we can assume that this is an affordable smartphone by Google. However, even is the device is a mid-ranger, 2GB RAM is not exactly reasonable. If the leak is correct, we suspect Google would be banking on its software optimization to offer a smooth experience to its users.

The possibility of the smartphone being a prototype unit cannot also be ruled out, as it may just be a smartphone to demonstrate the Android 10 experience before the Android update is released for the public.

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