Sony A6400 mirrorless camera launched in India with a price tag of Rs 75,990

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Sony A6400 mirrorless camera launched in India with a price tag of Rs 75,990

Sony added the A6400 mirrorless camera to its arsenal in India. This cam falls in the APS-C mirrorless camera lineup in the country. People can purchase the camera from today onwards from Sony Centre outlets, and other major electronic stores. According to Sony, A6400 has the fastest autofocus acquisition speed of 0.02 seconds along with real-time Eye AF and tracking.

The price of Sony A6400 is Rs 75,990 for the body, throw a 16-55mm lens and the price becomes Rs 85,990. With an 18-135mm lens the price shoots up to Rs 1,09,990. Its design is somewhat similar to Sony A5100 but that’s about it as it packs much better specifications with a hybrid autofocus like the type used in Sony’s flagship camera the A7R III. Which also uses 425 points phase detection.

The real-time Eye AF it has does what it says, it uses AI to identify if there is a person whose picture is being taken and focuses on the person’s eyes. Then it adjusts the speed and accuracy of the picture. It works on animals as well so this camera becomes a great choice for wildlife enthusiasts.

The camera has a 24.2MP Exmor CMOS image sensor and Bionz X image processor for taking photos. The processor gives the camera an ability to shoot up to 11 fps with mechanical shutter, but when the camera is put in the silent shooting mode it goes even further to give 8 fps. Now that is impressive. But with the silent shooting the continuous AE and AF must be turned on.

The ISO range of Sony A6400 ranges from 100 to 32,000. This means it can handle low-light shooting extremely well. It can also record 4K videos without pixelating and has a 180-degree viewfinder tilt function that proves useful in many situations. The camera also comes with connectivity options like built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and NFC. So photos and videos can be imported or exported to and from online sources or an external device.

The camera, however, misses out on in body image stabilization department. It has an NP-FW50 battery with USB port for charging the battery. It also comes with a USH-1 card slot for storing the captured images. It also has a low-resolution viewfinder, which maxes at 2.4 million dot XGA OLED.

We feel, the camera would be loved by the wildlife photographers because of its Eye AF for capturing the real wild, the high ISO range for the low light situations and the ability to capture and record in extreme low fps for those fast-moving animals, creatures or objects.

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Samsung Galaxy S10E Canary Yellow image leaked, dimensions of all Galaxy S10 variants tipped

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Samsung Galaxy S10E Canary Yellow image leaked, dimensions of all Galaxy S10 variants tipped

As the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphones draws near, renders, reports and information about the handsets has increasingly been circulating on the internet. The company is set to launch three variants of the smartphone this year – Samsung Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10E.

The series is all set to launch this month on February and now, a new render leak has surfaced online that shows the Galaxy S10E’s Canary Yellow colour option. We should mention that this is the first time that we have got a glimpse of what the Canary Yellow colour variant of Samsung Galaxy S10 will look like.

The renders have been leaked by tipster Ishan Agarwal in collaboration with MySmartPrice on Twitter. In the image that has been shared, we can see a smartphone with a metallic frame that sports the Infinity-O display.

The glossy back panel of the Samsung Galaxy S10E smartphone is shown to be of Canary Yellow colour and they house the dual rear camera setup of the smartphone. We should mention that the cameras on the back panel of the smartphone are stacked horizontally and Samsung’s logo sits right in the centre.

Since this is the Samsung Galaxy S10E, it does not come with an in-display fingerprint scanner and has a physical fingerprint sensor instead. In the renders, the fingerprint sensor of the smartphone can be seen on its right edge and the volume rocker and a dedicated Bixby button can be seen on the left edge of the device.

Agarwal has also shared an image that has all the colour variant of the smartphone, besides the Ceramic ones. He has also said that the Blue colour option will be made available later than other colour variants.

That’s not all. The tipster also spoke about the dimensions of all the three smartphone variants that are set to be launched by Samsung.

Samsung Galaxy S10E, which is the smallest among the lot, is said to come with 5.8-inch display and will measure 142.5×70.5×8.1mm. Samsung Galaxy S10 has been leaked to come with a 6.1-inch display and its dimensions will be 149.9×71.6×8.1mm. The most premium of all, Samsung Galaxy S10+, is said to have a 6.4-inch display and will measure 157.0×75.3×8.1mm. So, while the screen sizes of all the three smartphones are different, the company has tried to keep them all thin. The reason why Samsung Galaxy S10+ is relatively thicker than the others is that it reportedly houses a larger 4,000mAh battery.

Samsung is all set to launch the Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10E smartphones at an event in San Francisco that has been scheduled for February 20. The technology giant has also hinted that it may launch the foldable phone at the event too.

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How to end your Amazon Prime subscription

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How to end your Amazon Prime subscription

Amazon Prime accounts can be really amazing. Firstly, you get a free trial period of 30 days and the first product you order after starting your subscription is going to come with free shipping. However, you might want to end your subscription period in case you have grown bored of it or it is not as relevant to you anymore.

In this article we are going to guide you on how you can end your Amazon Prime subscription. For desktop and mobile, there are two different ways of doing it. So, first we will tell you how to end your subscription on desktop. Here are the steps:

  • Go to the Amazon Prime cancellation page. This will take you to “End your Amazon Prime Membership” page
  • Now click on “End Membership”
  • Now you will be in front of the sign in page. Login to your Amazon Prime account with the help of your email ID and password
  • After this, you will find the “Continue to Cancel” button. It is situated at the bottom of the page.
  • Next you will see two options. You can either click on “End Now” that will cancel your subscription for the rest of the ongoing billing period. Or you can click “End on [Date] which will allow you to use it until it is set to renew

The above is how you can get rid of your Amazon Prime subscription on desktop. For smartphones, the method is slightly different. Here are the steps for your assistance:

  • Open the Amazon app on your smartphone
  • Tap on the three-line icon situated on the top-left hand corner of the screen
  • In the pop-out menu which opens, click on Your Account>Account settings>Manage Prime Membership
  • Now login to your Amazon Prime account with your email ID and password
  • The page that appears next, scroll down and at the bottom you will find the End Membership>I Do Not Want My Benefits>End Membership
  • Just like in desktop, you will find the “End Now” and “End on [Date]” options. Click either of them depending on what suits you best

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Assassin’s Creed 3 remastered has been announced, releasing on March 29

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Assassin’s Creed 3 remastered has been announced, releasing on March 29

Ubisoft has unboxed a surprise. It will come with a remastered version of Assassin’s Creed 3 soon. The concept of this game is based on the American revolution and is played as half-English, half Mohawk, also known as Connor. Assassin’s Creed was released earlier for the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC a year after Assassin’s Creed revelations. This was the final part of the series’ Ezio Collection. Ubisoft, along with the announcement of this remastered game also launched its trailer. The game is slated to launch on March 29.

From the trailer, we can make out that the game is going to get a 4K visual upgrade with HDR support. Plus, it is incorporated with excellent visual tones. Assassin’s Creed 3 remastered version is going to include all the DLC that is part of the original Assassin’s Creed 3. This includes Benedict Arnold and Hidden Secrets missions, the “Tyranny of King Washington” alternate storyline. Also, it is going to include a remastered version of Assassin’s Creed 3: Liberation which is based on the New Orleans freedom struggle during the 18th Century.

Though the game is going to launch on March 29 for PS4, Xbox One, PC, Ubisoft has not launched it for the Nintendo Switch. To recall, back during late 2017, Ubisoft had released the Ezio collection for the same lineup of platforms. Assassin’s Creed is still an old game. However, PUBG being a recent one has made a score of players across the world. The latest update about PUBG is that it’s 0.11.0 update is going to launch for mobiles very soon. This is going to bring the much-awaited Zombies mode.

Apart from this, the version is going to have boss level enemies from Resident Evil 2. PUBG and Resident Evil 2 have collaborated to make this exciting new feature to your mobile screens soon. The game has already been made available for the ones who are enrolled in the beta programme. The exact date of the 0.11.0 version launch is not known as of yet, but it is expected to launch soon.

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12 things you need to know about the new Moto G7 smartphones

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12 things you need to know about the new Moto G7 smartphones

Motorola yesterday took wraps off its Moto G7, Moto G7 Plus, Moto G7 Play and Moto G7 Power smartphones at an event in Brazil. The launch is the first important smartphone announcement of the year and Motorola’s lineup has something for everyone. Here are 12 things you should know about the newly launched smartphones in the Moto G7 lineup:

You’ll get the best displays on Moto G7 and Moto G7 Plus

Moto G7 display

If the display is an important aspect for you when you are looking to buy a smartphone, you should pick either Moto G7 or Moto G7 Plus. Both the smartphones sport a 6.24-inch full-HD+ Max Vision display that comes with a water-drop shaped notch on the top. Among all the four smartphones, these two will give you the most screen space.

If you like the traditional notch, pick the Moto G7 Power or Moto G7 Play

Moto G7 display 2

There are those who prefer the traditional notch over the waterdrop-shaped notch (we wonder why?). However, if you also have such a preference, you should either go for the Moto G7 Power or Moto G7 Play smartphones. Both of them have an iPhone X-like traditional notch. While Moto G7 Power has a 6.2-inch HD+ display, Moto G7 Play sports a 5.7-inch HD+ Max Vision display.

Moto G7 has the most powerful processor of all

Moto G7 processor

Moto G7 is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 processor, which is the most powerful among the chipsets that are used in the four smartphones. Moto G7 Plus, Moto G7 Power and Moto G7 Play, on the other hand, are powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 632 processor.

The biggest battery is housed in the Moto G7 Power

Who does not have battery woes? Most of us are used to carrying power banks around just because we fear that our smartphone will run out of battery. However, if you don’t wish to live that life anymore, you can pick the Moto G7 Power which houses a massive 5,000mAh battery. The other smartphones – Moto G7, Moto G7 Plus and Moto G7 Play – come with 3,000mAh batteries.

The best dual rear cameras can be found in Moto G7 Plus

Moto G7 Plus camera

 

If you are a photography lover, Moto G7 Plus is the device for in the Moto G7 series. The smartphone has the best camera among the four newly launched smartphones and it sports a dual rear camera setup with a 16MP sensor (f/1.7 lens) and a 5MP sensor (f/2.2 lens). While Moto G7 also has a dual rear camera, it comprises of a 12MP and a 5MP sensor. Moto G7 Power and Moto G7 Play come with only a primary camera on their respective rear panels. While Moto G7 Power houses a 12MP camera, Moto G7 Play sports a 13MP lens.

The Moto G7 Plus also has the best selfie camera

Moto G7 selfie camera

Do you love clicking selfies? If the answer is yes, even then your pick should be the Moto G7 Plus as the smartphone comes with a 12MP front-facing snapper – which is the best among the four smartphones. Moto G7, Moto G7 Play and Moto G7 Power, on the other hand, come with an 8MP selfie camera.

Moto G7 and Moto G7 Plus offer the most storage

Moto G7 storage

If you prefer to have more onboard storage on a smartphone, then you should go for Moto G7 or Moto G7 Plus among the newly launched devices. They both come with 4GB of RAM, 64GB of internal storage and can hold microSD cards of up to 512GB. Moto G7 Power has 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, and Moto G7 Play comes with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage.

All the smartphones run the latest Android version

Moto G7 Android

Moto G7, Moto G7 Plus, Moto G7 Power and Moto G7 Play are all powered by the Android 9.0 Pie operating system, which is the latest update of the OS that is currently available.

All come with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and are water-resistant

Moto G7 water-resistant

Another common feature of the four smartphones is that they all house fingerprint scanners on their respective back panels. Other than this, all the four devices are water resistant too, which we think is a big plus.

Moto G7 Power has only one colour variant, but the others have more

Moto G7 Power

You will get to choose between colour variants in most of the variants of Moto G7. While Moto G7 Plus is available in Indigo and Ruby colours, Moto G7 can be bought in Onyx and Polar Onyx colours variants. Moto G7 Play is available in Gold and Indigo colours. However, Moto G7 Power is the only exception to this as it is only available in Indigo colour.

The most affordable of the four smartphones is Moto G7 Play

Moto G7 Power battery

The most affordable offering among the four devices is Moto G7 Play, which is priced at $999. And the most expensive among the lot is Moto G7 Plus, which is priced at $1,899. Moto G7 and Moto G7 Power are available at $1,599 and $1,399 respectively.

We only about Moto G7 Power’s India availability as of now

Moto G7 Plus fingerprint sensor

Considering that India is an important market for Motorola, all 0four smartphones are expected to launch in the country. However, as of now we only that Moto G7 Power will be launched in India “in the next few weeks”. Although there is no word on other smartphones’ availability, we are expecting to see them getting launched with Moto G7 Power too.

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Instagram announced it will add IGTV content to its main feed

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Instagram announced it will add IGTV content to its main feed

Instagram announced that they would start showing the content from IGTV to the user’s main feed. The company said that they will add one-minute videos to user’s main feed as ‘previews’ and if the user wished to see the entire content, they could go to the content poster’s profile and watch the full video. Earlier users had the option to open the IGTV app whenever they wanted to see it, but the company has made it so that the users will view the content of the IGTV whether they want to or not.

IGTV was a standalone service launched by Instagram last year so that creators can share more content with their followers. The users can choose to see or not the content even if it was from someone they followed. But the company has made it so that it won’t happen again. It wants to ‘force-feed’ the IGTV content to the users.

With this decision, Instagram wants the user to use and consume more of IGTV videos and this move just might help boost the usage of IGTV. They also stated that they wanted to make it easier to discover and watch IGTV videos.

With IGTV, Instagram wished to rival YouTube as a video sharing platform, but the company should note that it is walking a very thin line here. If the users are overwhelmed or they are getting too much of IGTV content on Instagram, which they didn’t ask for, then they just might uninstall the IGTV app or unfollow people who makes IGTV videos to get rid of the ‘problem’ on Instagram.

Instagram added their stories section some time back where users can see and interact with the stories of all the people they follow. The thing about stories is that they disappear after 24 hours and also it doesn’t take much of the main feed’s space. The stories section appears on top of the Instagram app as a horizontal strip and it doesn’t bother the main feed. But if IGTV is being added to appear on the main feed of the user it would be problematic for some users, as they wouldn’t want it on their main feed at all. So, this step could backfire for the company.

CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that Instagram has more than 500 million daily users. So, it will all come down to one thing: majority. If majority of users don’t like this new Instagram feature it would be problematic for the company. But if the users accept this feature the company and the creators would benefit from it.

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Vivo V15 Pro listed on Amazon India ahead of February 20 launch

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Vivo V15 Pro listed on Amazon India ahead of February 20 launch

Vivo has sent out an invite for its V15 Pro smartphone. According to the invite the smartphone is supposed to come with a pop-up selfie camera and will launch on February 20. A lot of its tech specs have also come to lights thanks to leaks and rumour mills. Now the phone has been listed on Amazon and that has put an end to all the speculations. On the Amazon listing, we see some of the key highlights that define what kind of phone will the Vivo V15 Pro will be.

The listing confirms that the smartphone will feature a whopping 32MP unit for selfies and video calls in addition to the triple rear camera setup. Apart from having a 48MP primary sensor, the Vivo V15 Pro will sport a quad-pixel sensor, which means that it has a 12MP camera in effect. The device is going to feature a bezel-less Super AMOLED screen and be powered by Adreno 612 GPU. The handset will supposedly come with 6GB RAM coupled with 128GB internal storage. When it comes to imaging, the 48MP rear camera sensor will be accompanied by an 8MP and a 5MP sensor with enhanced autofocus.

The expected price of the smartphone is Rs 31,990. To speak of pricing, the Vivo V11 and Vivo V11 Pro smartphones received a price cut five days back. The former received a price drop of Rs 1,000, that makes its price come down to Rs 19,990 from Rs 20,990. The Vivo V11 Pro on the other hand received a Rs 2,000 price cut. Where it costed Rs 25,990, it is now available at a price of Rs 23,990.

The Vivo V11 Pro sports a super AMOLED 6.41-inch capacitive touchscreen and runs on Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with Funtouch 4.5. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor.

There is only a single RAM variant of 6GB that brings two internal storage options—64GB and 128GB. There is a dual rear camera setup on this smartphone that consists of a 12MP and a 5MP sensor. The front camera, that is meant for selfies on the other hand, brings a 25MP sensor. Connectivity options include WiFi 802.11, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, FM Radio and microUSB 2.0.

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Last day to get discounts on Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro, Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A

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Last day to get discounts on Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro, Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A

Xiaomi has announced a temporary price cut on three of its smartphones. These smartphones include the Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro, Redmi 6 and the Redmi 6A. The discount ranges from Rs 500 to Rs 2,000 for some of the variants. These offers are available at Xiaomi’s official website, Amazon.in and Flipkart. Also, apart from this, there are other offers available as well. The 4GB RAM variant of the Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro will be available at Rs 10,999 instead of its original price, that is Rs 12,999. When it comes to the 3GB RAM variant, it will come for RS 8,999 instead of Rs 10,999.

The discount offers started two days ago and today is the last day to get it. The 2GB RAM variant of the Xiaomi Redmi 6A is available at a cost of Rs 6,499 because of a Rs 500 discount. The original price of this smartphone is Rs 6,999. Now to talk about the Xiaomi Redmi 6. The discount for the Xiaomi Redmi 6 is only applicable for its 3GB RAM coupled with 64GB internal storage. While its original price is Rs 9,499, it is now available at a Rs 1,000 temporary price cut. Therefore, now the smartphone costs Rs 8,499.

The discount on the Xiaomi Redmi 6 is already available on Flipkart as a part of the Flipkart Super Value Week sale. This offers also has a benefit of 10 percent discount for transactions made through the Axis Bank Buzz credit card. Over that, Flipkart is giving an instant discount worth Rs 1,800 as well as 20GB of extra data to Airtel subscribers. To recall, the Xiaomi Redmi 6 was launched in June last year. The smartphone sports an IPS LCD capacitive 5.45-inch touchscreen. It runs on Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with MIUI 9. The device is powered by Mediatek Helio P22 processor.

There are two RAM variants that the Xiaomi Redmi 6 carries. This includes the 3GB RAM coupled with 32GB onboard storage and 4GB RAM coupled with 64GB onboard storage. With the help of a microSD card, the device can hold up to 256GB of additional data. The dual camera setup includes a 12MP and a 5MP sensor. The front camera on the other hand, that is meant for selfies comes with a 5MP sensor.

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Apex Legends received 10 million players in just 3 Days

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Apex Legends received 10 million players in just 3 Days

Apex Legends is EA’s take on the ever-popular battle royale genre to compete against PUBG and Fortnite. It was launched three days ago by EA Games and Respawn Entertainment, and it was received widely by worldwide audience. In just three days since its launch it has received more than 10 million players with the numbers still growing. But, the question is, will it be able to take on and gain as much popularity as PUBG (PlayerUnknown’s Battle Ground) and Fortnite, the current leaders of the genre.

“In 72 hours, over 10 million players have jumped into Apex Legends and we’ve breached 1 million concurrent players! This has been a truly incredible journey. We tested and tweaked. We argued and agreed. We got to a point where we felt some magic. We knew it would be risky to take the franchise in this direction, to go free to play, and do a surprise launch. But we fell in love with Apex Legends and wanted, needed, other people to play it too,” says Vince Zampella, CEO of Respawn Entertainment.

Currently, Apex Legends is available on Sony PS4, Microsoft Xbox One and PC and its free.

It has been set in the world of Titanfall, which was developed by Respawn Entertainment but Apex Legends is not going to be the 3rd instalment in the Titanfall universe, the company said.

The game is set in the same universe, but the events in Apex Legends unfold after Titanfall 2. It is party to a different section of the Titanfall universe called the ‘Outlands’. Unlike its competitors where the players have to create and design their own characters they want to see and play with, Apex Legends uses class-based character selection. And like the RPGs, each class has a unique personality, skills and abilities which separates them from other characters.

Each character in the game will have an ultimate ability and a passive ability. Some characters might have zip lines or grappling hooks which we saw in Titanfall and other might have toxic chemical weapons and much more. The players can use these unique skills to their advantage and get that kill to win.

The game creators have also designed the environment and the battleground in such a way that it favours different characters and puts them in an advantage with their abilities. Besides their skills, the weapons and armour are found on grounds and other map-locations like the other battle royale games. Death in the game is not permanent unless you are playing ‘solo’, when you are down, a teammate can revive you or take the banner off your ‘dead’ body. Then take that to the respawn beacon to get you back in the fight. You lose your gear and weapons but live to fight again.

Similarities from other battle royale game are many in Apex Legends, like the weapon customizations, backpacks to hold gear, cosmetic and clothing upgrade etc. The company has promised regular updates, new character introductions, fresh content, weapons, challenges and much more in the coming months.

Apex Legends is off to a good start by acquiring more players, but it still has a long way to go if it wants to reach the top level. Games like PUBG have a user base close to 200 million. PUBG and Fortnite are available on Android and iOS as well, which gives them much greater reach and a wider player base. But Apex Legends is not available on mobile devices and the company hasn’t said anything about it.

In the coming days we will see if it becomes the next best battle royale game or be another name on the list of this genre.

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Oppo is adding an app drawer to its ColorOS 6.0

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Oppo is adding an app drawer to its ColorOS 6.0

Chinese smartphone brand Oppo has a surprise in store for its fans. The company’s default launcher is getting an app drawer in the ColorOS 6.0 update. So, if you are someone who doesn’t like to have the app drawer integrated with the smartphone’s home screen, you would no longer need to download a separate launcher for this feature.

According to the company, this is a highly requested feature, but then, we should mention that the feature will not enabled by default and users will have to switch it on from their smartphone’s settings. This information was shared in Realme forums by the company, so it will be made available on Oppo as well as Realme smartphones. Furthermore, the built-in web browser is going to be optimised in the next ColorOS 6, which will minimise battery consumption as compared to third-party alternatives.

It has also been revealed that with the update, users will be able to click pictures from their smartphones just by tapping on the fingerprint sensor.

Recently, Oppo launched its K1 smartphone in the Indian market. The device runs on Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with ColorOS 5.2. It is powered by Qualcomm’s SDM660 Snapdragon 660 SoC and has 4GB and 6GB RAM variants. Both these RAM options bring along an internal storage of 64GBand can hold a microSD card of up to 256GB. On the camera front, the Oppo K1 has a dual rear camera setup that includes a 12MP and a 2MP sensor. The front panel of the device houses a 25MP sensor that can be used to click selfies. Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 660 processor, Oppo K1 runs Android 8.1 Oreo.

The smartphone has a 3,600mAh non-removable battery and comes in blue, red and silver green colours. Its connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS and microUSB 2.0. The smartphone is priced at Rs 16,990 in India and it competes with the likes of Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 and Samsung Galaxy M20.

We should mention that Oppo K1 has was launched in China in a 6GB RAM variant and the company is expected to launch the same variant in India in a few days’ time too.

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Samsung Galaxy F foldable phone’s 3D renders show us what the smartphone may look like

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Samsung Galaxy F foldable phone’s 3D renders show us what the smartphone may look like

In November 2018, Samsung held its developer conference where it showcased its brand new One UI and gave the world the first glimpse at its upcoming foldable phone. But then, Samsung was so secretive about the device that it even dimmed the lights on the stage when they showed the smartphone. So, although we do know that Samsung Galaxy F, which is said to be the name for the foldable phone, works as a tablet that can be folded into a candy bar phone, we still don’t know much about the upcoming handset’s design.

But that wouldn’t be the case anymore. The 3D renders of the Samsung Galaxy F foldable phone have been shared by technology blog LetsGoDigital that show what the design of the foldable phone may be like when it is released. We should mention that the renders that have been shared may not be exactly like the smartphone that will be launched, they do give us an idea about what to expect from the upcoming device.

The Samsung Galaxy F renders are said to be based on the leaked official video ad of the smartphone that gave us a first proper look at the handset. Compared to previous renders of the Samsung Galaxy F that surfaced online, there are a few considerable changes that can be seen in the new renders.

To begin with, the hinge that which fold flat is not segmented like the Microsoft Surface Book hinge in the new set of renders. Furthermore, Samsung Galaxy F can be seen to come with an extremely thin built and this may be because the South Korean technology giant talked about the new polarizer filter during its developer conference. For those unaware, the polarizer filter is 45% thinner. Besides this, the bezels of the smartphone also look thinner than what they were in previous renders.

smartphone-Samsung galaxy F
Image courtesy: LetsGoDigital

According to prior reports, Samsung Galaxy F will come with a 7.3-inch display and have a resolution of 1,536×2,152 pixels. On being folded, the display of the smartphone will become 4.58-inches in size.

samsung-foldable phone
Image courtesy: LetsGoDigital

It has also been reported that the smartphone will come with two batteries and it is expected to sport a triple rear camera setup. The foldable phone by Samsung is expected to be launched on February 20 along with Galaxy S10 lineup.

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Snapdragon 712 is the newest mid-range offering from Qualcomm

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Snapdragon 712 is the newest mid-range offering from Qualcomm

Qualcomm has announced its newest mid-range processor, the Snapdragon 712 SoC. It is the successor of Snapdragon 710 SoC which was announced an year earlier. Its performance is definitely lesser than the 800 series chipsets which are used in flagship smartphones. But it is a greater performing processor than the 600 series and is far better than the 400 series. The 700 series chipsets from Qualcomm can be seen in many devices by Nokia, Oppo and other smartphone manufacturers who target the mid-range segment.

Unlike Snapdragon 855 SoC, which is far greater than last year’s Snapdragon 845 processor, the Snapdragon 712 chipset will not offer a great improvement from its predecessor but it will definitely come with enhanced features as compared to Snapdragon 710. According to Qualcomm, the newly launched processor would have better support and integration with AI, and the company also claimed that the new processor is ten times faster than its predecessor. Snapdragon 712 processor uses a 10nm-based chip with a 64-bit architecture and it also has an 8X Kyro 360 CPU.

There are no changes in the GPU department as Snapdragon 712 SoC has the same GPU as the Snapdragon 710 processor – the Adreno 616 GPU. It has the Snapdragon X15 modem, which supports downlink of LTE Cat.15 and uplink Cat.13. The processor is clocked at 2.3 GHz which is an upgrade from the Snapdragon 710 Soc, which was clocked at 2.2GHz. It has Quick Charge 4.0+ so we can see an improvement in the charging time and the charging speed.

Audiophiles and music lovers would rejoice as the Snapdragon 712 processor supports TrueWireless Stereo Plus, Aqstic Audio, aptX audio and Broadcast Audio technologies, which would give a better Bluetooth audio and audio quality. And with the removal of headphone jacks from the smartphones it would be a great addition to have this added feature in the chipset. This upgraded processor also keeps the camera support same as its predecessor which can be either a dual camera setup of 20MP or a single camera of 32MP.

Although it has been announced already, the Snapdragon 712 SoC will be launched at MWC 2019 in Barcelona which is scheduled to begin on February 25.

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ViewSonic M1 projector and TD1630-3 LCD-10 point multi-touch monitor launched in India: Price and specifications

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ViewSonic M1 projector and TD1630-3 LCD-10 point multi-touch monitor launched in India: Price and specifications

ViewSonic is out with its new M1 projector in India. The projector is designed to be compact and lightweight and weighs approximately one and half pounds, which makes it very portable. Whether you are carrying it from one room to the other or taking it with you when you go out somewhere, the company says that Viewsonic M1 can handle it all.

The Viewsonic M1 projector features 250 ANSI lumen of brightness, and is engineered with a contrast ratio of 1,20,000:1. Also, there is a short-throw lens that is capable of displaying large images in small spaces.

The projector comes with multiple connectivity options including an HDMI port, USB 2.0 and USB Type-C ports, Audio Out and a microSD card reader. The ViewSonic M1 projector is incorporated with the latest solid-state LED technology which makes it mercury and lamp free. Furthermore, it has support for Full HD (1080) resolution. The projector is compatible with optional PGD-350 3D glasses and comes with an integrated, patent pending Smart Stand that provides simple setup and allows the device to be placed in different positions at almost any angle. This also helps it to increase the lens cover by doubling it.

Once you uncover the lens, the ViewSonic M1 projector gives brightness and makes it available for instant use. It is worth noticing that it has a built-in safety feature which temporarily turns off the lens when objects are very close to the projector. The M1 projector features Dual Harman Kardon speaker and is available at cost of Rs 49,000.

Now let’s talk about the ViewSonic TD1630-3 LCD-10-point multi-touch monitor. This monitor is incorporated with advanced ergonomics, and the display is flexible enough to be adjusted for maximum comfort.

The Monitor provides touchscreen versatility for retail or business settings. In terms of display, the monitor has a 16-inch (15.6” viewable) display with a 10-point multi-touch functionality. For connectivity, the ViewSonic TD1630-3 LCD-10-point monitor comes with VGA and HDMI inputs. The display is compatible with many operating systems including Windows 7/8/10, Linux Kernel 4.X/3.X . The touchscreen provides ultra-responsive touch experience that is suitable for interactivity in retail or business settings. The ViewSonic TR1630-3 monitor is priced at Rs 20,000.

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An Android-exclusive Netflix feature is finally coming to iPhones and iPads

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An Android-exclusive Netflix feature is finally coming to iPhones and iPads

How often do we see an app that is not by Google get exclusive features for its Android users? We have to admit, this is not very common, however, it does happen. Back in July, Netflix joined the small list of such popular apps that have features for its Android users that have not been rolled out for its iOS users.

The feature – Smart Downloads – is basically a clever trick for all Netflix Android users and the popular video streaming service also announced that its iOS users will also be getting it before the end of 2018. While Netflix missed the deadline that it had initially set, it did not fail to keep its promise. On Thursday, Netflix announced that the Smart Downloads is finally ready for iPhones and iPads.

As the name suggests, Smart Downloads is an enhanced version of the Downloads feature that lets users save their favourite Netflix content to their device’s local storage, so that it can be viewed offline later. What’s more, Smart Downloads automatically deletes an episode once it has been watched, and downloads the next one. However, a stable Wi-Fi connection is a must for this feature to work properly.

The feature is heaven sent for those who often forget to delete content from their device’s storage and end up running out of space. With this feature, Netflix says that it aims to make it easier for its users to access their favourite content more easily.

A company spokeswoman said about the new feature, “The faster our members can get to the next episode of their favourite stories, the better. Now, fans on the Netflix iOS app can get in on the fun and convenience of Smart Downloads, spending less time managing their downloads and more time watching. The feature is one more way we’re making it easier for Netflix fans to take the stories they love wherever they go.”

And the best thing about the Smart Downloads is that even if you are watching multiple shows on your device and have downloaded episodes from all of them for offline watching, even when the feature is able to work for all of them.

We must also mention that if you are one of those people who love to have multiple episodes of the same show on your device because you like to watch them again and again, you would have to turn off the Smart Downloads feature so that you can manage your downloaded content on your own.

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Samsung’s new smartwatch to be called Galaxy Watch Active; here’s a look at its specifications

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Samsung’s new smartwatch to be called Galaxy Watch Active; here’s a look at its specifications

It’s not unheard of to see a gadget’s specifications get leaked before its release or announcement. That’s how it has been for years and this time it’s the Samsung’s next smartwatch whose specs got leaked online. According to a report, the next smartwatch by Samsung will be called Samsung Galaxy Watch Active instead of Samsung Gear Sport, which is the name it got back in 2017.

The report, which first surfaced on XDA Developers, also said that the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active will run on Tyzen OS version 4.0.0.3. Previously, it was also revealed that the codename for Samsung’s Watch is Pulse SM-R500.

It is not the first time the South Korean technology giant is stepping in the smartwatch business. Its earlier models of the smartwatches were called the Gear S2, Gear S3 and Samsung Galaxy Watch.

The report also talked about  the specifications of Samsung Galaxy Watch Active, which a developer named ‘deadman96385’ shared with the publication. The 2019 version of Galaxy Watch Active (SM-R500) will reportedly have a 1.3-inch circular display with 360 x 360 pixels resolution. But it looks like the company has cut corners in the performance department of the Galaxy Watch Active as it is using the same processor, the Exynos 9110 which it used in last year’s (2018) Galaxy Watch, according to the report. It is also said to come with a 230mAh battery which is lower than 2017’s Gear Sport which had a 300mAh battery. Furthermore, the 2019 model of the Watch uses the same 5V charger.

Performance aside, if we talk about the features, we can expect that the Watch Active will have Microphone, Speakers and LTE or Bluetooth to communicate and connect with other devices. It could also support e-SIM to make it a device capable of calling and receiving calls. Some other important sensors might include the Accelerometer, Sleep monitor, Stress monitor, Wrist-up sensor, Barometer, Gravity sensor, Gyroscope, Pedometer and an Ambient Light. Since Samsung includes health apps and health sensors on most of its phones we can expect that the Galaxy Watch Active may also come with a heart rate monitor. Samsung Pay can also be included in its long list of features.

While Samsung has not confirmed or commented on this leak yet, we are looking forward to the Galaxy Watch Active getting announced either at the Galaxy Unpacked event or the MWC 2019, both of which are scheduled later this month.

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Apple threatens to remove iPhone apps that trespasses users’ activity

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Apple threatens to remove iPhone apps that trespasses users’ activity

On Thursday, Apple threatened to remove applications from its App Store if they record users’ activity without their consent. According to a report that had surfaced online earlier this week, iPhone apps from Expedia, Air Canada and Hollister were using ‘session replay’ software from a company named Glassbox.

This allowed them to record user’s actions like screen taps and swipes while using an application. The applications, according to the report by TechCrunch, recorded users’ activities without letting them know about it. Therefore, Apple made a decision to tell the app developers to inform users before recording their activities.

Since Apple has made this move, various technology websites have praised it for being concerned about users’ privacy. Speaking on the matter, Apple has been quoted by TechCrunch saying, “Protecting user privacy is paramount in the Apple ecosystem. Our App Store Review Guidelines require that apps request explicit user consent and provide a clear visual indication when recording, logging, or otherwise making a record of user activity. We have notified the developers that are in violation of these strict privacy terms and guidelines, and will take immediate action if necessary.”

There are many apps which have been recording users’ mobile device screens and in spite of doing this, have been present on the App Store. These iOS apps include Hotels.com, Abercrombie and Fitch and Expedia. To recall, a few days ago Apple deleted apps from its app store for violating its terms and conditions. Other companies which provide similar services like Glassbox include UXCam and Appsee.

Last week, a bug was reported in Apple’s Facetime app that let users listen to a conversation between two people even without being a part of the call. So, if a user called a contact on FaceTime who was already engaged in a call, the person calling could hear the conversation even before their call was answered.

Since the bug was discovered, Apple had disabled conference calls on its FaceTime app and now, it has finally rolled out a software update to fix the much-talked-about issue.

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Apple finally rolls out an update to fix the FaceTime eavesdropping bug

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Apple finally rolls out an update to fix the FaceTime eavesdropping bug

Apple has finally fixed the bug in FaceTime that let people eavesdrop on other people’s video calls. To be more specific, because of the bug, if a person called their contact on FaceTime while they were already engaged on a video call, the person calling could hear the conversation even before their call was answered. As a damage control measure, Apple stopped conference FaceTime calls on its iOS devices once it acknowledged the bug and it promised to release an update to fix it.

The Cupertino-based technology giant has kept its promise and has rolled out iOS 12.1.4 and macOS Mojave 10.14.3 updates to iPhones, iPads and Mac computers. We should mention that the updates have been released nine days after the news of the FaceTime bug went viral on social media.

The glitch could have been misused by someone to hear someone else’s conversations. Furthermore, in some cases, the person making the call could not only hear the conversation but also see the live video of the other person in case the recipient pressed the volume button to dismiss the call.

The bug was initially discovered by a 14-year old named Grant Thompson. Thompson was playing Fortnite with his friends one day when he decided he needed to call one of them on FaceTime. However, when he called his friend, he could listen to the conversation his friend was having with someone else even before his call was answered.

He told his mother about it, who reported the issue to Apple. The company has said that it will compensate Thompson and his family for flagging the issue more than a week before it attracted international attention. Although there is no word on how much money would the family be getting as the reward, Apple did say that it would also contribute money towards Thompson’s education.

The smartphone giant also came across another bug while it was investigating the FaceTime bug. While we do know that it was a security issue that involved Live Photos on FaceTime, Apple did not clarify what exactly the bug was or how it worked. However, it did say that the new update fixes that issue too. Prior to releasing the update, Apple had disabled the use of Live Photos and conference calls on FaceTime.

If you have an iOS device, you can install the update by heading to Settings, going to General, and then clicking on Software Updates. Here, tap on ‘Download and Install’ to get the update on your device.

On the other hand, if you are a Mac user, you can head to the App Store and go to the Updates section to get the latest software update.

Speaking about the update, an Apple spokesperson said in a statement, “Today’s software update fixes the security bug in Group FaceTime. We again apologize to our customers and we thank them for their patience. In addition to addressing the bug that was reported, our team conducted a thorough security audit of the FaceTime service and made additional updates to both the FaceTime app and server to improve security.”

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The battle heats up: Xiaomi claims Note 7 has better AnTuTu score than Samsung M-series

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The battle heats up: Xiaomi claims Note 7 has better AnTuTu score than Samsung M-series

The Chinese smartphone company Xiaomi is known for offering feature filled affordable smartphones and it has been popular in the Indian market for quite some time. And the newest in the Note line-up from the company, the Redmi Note 7 which will have a 48MP primary camera has become one of the most popular and talked about phones even before its launch here. The industry along with other users in India are talking about how great the phone will be, already.

Its release in India is expected soon. But before its launch the price at which the Note 7 will be offered is dominated currently by Samsung’s M series which was sold online and was sold out within minutes. So, Note 7 has a competition even before its launch. The Samsung Galaxy M-series is the newest line-up from the South Korean tech giant which is offering Full HD+ Infinity-V display, dual rear camera setup, an octa-core processor and huge battery backup with room for more, and all of that at an affordable price. This the price segment where Xiaomi is dominant and with Samsung stepping up the game, it has sent shivers up Xiaomi’s spine.

Talking about the Redmi Note 7, it will be Xiaomi’s first smartphone with a behemoth 48-megapixel camera. It will also have a 6.3-inch Full HD+ display with up to 6GB RAM, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC and much more. And the company will be offering all this at an affordable price for which the Note series is known for, no doubt people are excited.

But recently, Xiaomi has called out Samsung and is claiming that its Note 7 has a better AnTuTu benchmark score than the Samsung M-series. Xiaomi went as far as to make fun of Samsung on Twitter saying that “Are you serious? Don’t tell Mi you’re going to choose a ‘M’obile with TFT display!” Since both the M10 and the M20 uses a TFT display while Note 7 comes with a better display.

It might be possible that the company is bringing the heat with the Note 7 in India soon and it’s also possible that its price will be same as the M-series. The starting price of Redmi Note 7 in china was RMB 999 which is roughly Rs 10,500 so we can expect the Note 7 to be priced around the same. And if it is then Samsung might lose its fair share of the mid-range smartphone market to Xiaomi, or will it?

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Samsung Galaxy M30’s specifications leaked online

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Samsung Galaxy M30’s specifications leaked online

Last month saw the launch of Samsung Galaxy M20 and Galaxy M10 smartphones in India. With the two smartphones, Samsung replaced its Galaxy On, Galaxy J and Galaxy C series with Galaxy M series. The smartphones are priced in the budget segment and with them, Samsung plans to retake the top slot that it lost to Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi.

And luckily for Samsung, Indian customers gave the Galaxy M20 and Galaxy M10 smartphones a warm welcome. And now, barely two weeks after the two smartphones got launched, the specifications of Samsung Galaxy M30 have surfaced online.

According to a report in iGyaan, the upcoming smartphone will sport a 6.38-inch display that will come with a resolution of 2220x1080px. The report further says that Samsung Galaxy M30 will sport a 16MP front-facing snapper that will be housed in the smartphone’s waterdrop-shaped notch. The device features a triple rear camera setup on its back panel that has a 13MP sensor with an f/1.9 aperture and dual 5MP sensors with f/2.2 aperture. Among these, one will be a wide-angle sensor and the other will be a telephoto sensor.

According to the report, Samsung Galaxy M30, much like Galaxy M20 is powered by a 5,000mAh battery. Furthermore, it will reportedly come with a 4GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 64GB of eMMC inbuilt storage. Also, like Samsung Galaxy M20 and Galaxy M10, it will be able to hold a microSD card of up to 512GB.

The report also said that Samsung plans to launch the smartphone in the first quarter of 2019. The report further said that Samsung Galaxy M30 will be available in March in India, soon after Galaxy S10’s launch.

Speaking about the specifications of Samsung Galaxy M10, it runs Android 8.1 Oreo and features a 6.2-inch HD+ TFT display. The device is powered by the Exynos 7870 processor clubbed with up to 3GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage. On the camera front, Samsung Galaxy M10 comes with a dual rear camera setup with a 13MP sensor and a 5MP ultra-wide sensor. For selfies, there is a 5MP front-facing snapper and houses a 3,400mAh battery.

Coming to Samsung Galaxy M20, the smartphone sports a 6.3-inch full HD+ display and runs Android 8.1 Oreo. Powered by an octa-core Exynos 7904 processor, Samsung Galaxy M20 comes with up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage.

Samsung Galaxy M20 has the same dual rear camera setup as Galaxy M10, but it has a better 8MP selfie camera. The device has a massive 5,000mAh battery.

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Moto G7, Moto G7 Plus, Moto G7 Play and Moto G7 Power with Android 9.0 Pie launched: Price and specifications

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Moto G7, Moto G7 Plus, Moto G7 Play and Moto G7 Power with Android 9.0 Pie launched: Price and specifications

After months of keeping us guessing, Motorola has finally launched its Moto G7-series of smartphones today at an event in Brazil. The lineup includes Moto G7, Moto G7 Plus, Moto G7 Play and Moto G7 Power smartphones and they come with features like all-day battery life and enhanced camera performance.

The new devices by the company will be going on sale starting today in Brazil and Mexico and they will be followed by India, North America, Latin America, and Europe. The Moto G7 handsets are the first major smartphone announcement of the year and in India, they will be competing directly with the recently launched Samsung Galaxy M20 and Galaxy M10 devices. Here is the complete list of specifications of the newly launched smartphones along with their pricing and availability:

Moto G7 smartphones price and availability

Motorola has said that its Moto G7 smartphone is priced at $299, and Moto G7 Plus bears a price tag of EUR 299.99. The Moto G7 Power smartphone costs $249 and Moto G7 Play is priced at $199. As we mentioned earlier, all the smartphones are going on sale in Brazil and Mexico today itself and will be made available in other regions in mid-February. As of now, we only know that Moto G7 Power will be launched in India in the next few weeks. There is no word on the availability of other devices.

Speaking of what’s common between the Moto G7, Moto G7 Plus, Moto G7 Play, and Moto G7 Power smartphones, they all run Android 9.0 Pie and come with display notches of different sizes. They all have fingerprint scanners on their back panels. Read on to know about the complete set of specifications of all the smartphones:

Moto G7 specifications

The Moto G7 smartphone sports a 6.24-inch full-HD+ Max Vision display and is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 processor clubbed with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The device can also hold a microSD card of up to 512GB. It has a dual rear camera on its back panel with 12MP primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and a 5MP secondary sensor with an f/2.2 aperture. On its front panel, there is an 8MP camera with an f/2.2 aperture that can be used for selfies and video calls.

Moto G7 Plus specifications

Coming to Moto G7 Plus, it has the same display as Moto G7’s but is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 636 processor clubbed with 4GB of RAM. The smartphone has 64GB of internal storage and can hold a microSD card of up to 512GB. Moto G7 Plus has a dual rear camera setup with a 16MP sensor (f/1.7 lens) and a 5MP sensor (f/2.2 lens).  The cameras have support for optical image stabilisation. For selfies and video calls, there is a 12MP front-facing snapper with an f/2.0 lens. The handset houses a 3,000mAh battery.

Moto G7 Play specifications

Moto G7 Play is the most affordable of the four devices and it comes with a 5.7-inch HD+ Max Vision display and is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 632 processor clubbed with 2GB of RAM. The smartphone has 32GB of internal storage and can hold microSD cards of up to 128GB. Moto G7 Play houses a 3,000mAh battery and sports a 13MP primary camera with f/2.0 aperture and an 8MP selfie camera with an F/2.2 aperture.

Moto G7 Power specifications

Moto G7 Power smartphone has a 6.2-inch HD+ display and is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 processor clubbed with 3GB of RAM. The smartphone has a 32B of internal storage and houses a massive 5,000mAh battery. For imaging duties, Moto G7 Power has a 12MP primary camera with an f/2.0 aperture and an 8MP selfie camera with an f/2.2 sensor.

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AMD launches its Radeon VII GPU in India at Rs 54,990

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AMD launches its Radeon VII GPU in India at Rs 54,990

American multinational semiconductor company AMD has today launched its flagship Radeon VII GPU, which is said to be the world’s first 7nm graphics gaming card and is touted to enhance the performance for latest AAA experiences, eSports, VR titles, 3D rendering, video applications, as well as compute workloads.

AMD has said that its new flagship GPU gives up to 29% better gaming performance than its predecessor Radeon Vega 64 GPU, if the game is played in 4K, ultrawide 1440p, or 1080p with HDR. We should mention that the Radeon VII was first announced at CES 2019 keynote by the company’s CEO Lisa Su.

Graphic cards with AMD Radeon VII GPU are available for purchase worldwide starting today. While in the United States, the card is priced at $699, in India it is available for Rs 54,990 with The Division 2, Resident Evil 2 and Devil May Cry 5 games.

The AMD Radeon VII GPU comes with 3,840 execution units which are called as stream processors by the company. The AMD Radeon VII GPU is clocked at 1400MHz, its maximum boost speed is 1750MHz and has a 13.8 Teraflops performance bandwidth. The company has said that the GPU is manufactured on AMD’s 7nm process and has a revamped version fo the Vega architecture that was also used in Radeon Vega 56 and Radeon Vega 64 GPUs last year.

The AMD Radeon VII GPU comes with 16GB of high-bandwidth 3D-stacked HBM2 memory that is connected with a 4,096-bit bus and has a total memory bandwidth of 1TBps. It is worth noticing that this is double the memory and 2.1X the memory bandwidth that we saw on the Radeon Vega 64.

The power consumption of the Radeon VII is said to be 300W and the GPU supports all of AMD’s software features like FreeSync 2, Radeon Chill, video stream capturing with Radeon ReLive, and performance tweaking with Radeon WattMan.

AMD’s Radeon VII GPU directly competes with Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 2080, however, the company has not made any claims about its GPU being better than the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. Nvidia CEO Jen-Hsun Huang, on the other hand, has called the new GPU by AMD as “underwhelming” and “lousy” at a session with journalists at CES 2019.

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Samsung Galaxy S10 tipped with 10MP selfie camera, S10+ will house 4,000mAh battery

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Samsung Galaxy S10 tipped with 10MP selfie camera, S10+ will house 4,000mAh battery

There is an insider who has reportedly played with the Samsung Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+. Based on his knowledge, he has announced some of the features of the upcoming smartphones. From what we know, the three phones are going to feature a super AMOLED display with support for 10-bit processing that is similar to YouTube and Netflix. The Samsung Galaxy S10+ will come with a dual selfie snapper with a 10MP sensor. The second front camera is a depth-sensing unit. According to the tipster, the in-display fingerprint scanner of the Samsung Galaxy S10 and the S10+ is faster than the “conventional” in-display scanners.

There is no 3D touch bottom area in the Galaxy S8, S9, Note 8 and Note 9. However, it can still be woken up with a tap or a press on the in-display fingerprint area. The Samsung Galaxy S10+ will house a massive battery of 4,000mAh and will support reverse wireless charging. To talk about the super slow-motion video capture, it has been improved. It can now capture 0.4-0.8s of fast motion instead of 0.2-0.4s. In terms of colour options, the Samsung Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ will come in white, black and teal with vivid blue option.

The Samsung Galaxy S10e will exclusively come with vivid yellow. One common thing among all the models belonging to the S10 series is that they are going to come with a metallic finish. The expected specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S10+ include a 6.4-inch super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen working at a resolution of 1,440×2,960 pixels. The screens aspect ratio is 18.5:9.

Three RAM variants include 6GB, 8GB and 12GB. The first one will bring an onboard storage of 128GB. While the other two will bring 512GB and 1TB respectively. The primary camera comprises of two 12MP sensors whereas the secondary camera meant for selfies will come with an 8MP sensor. The Samsung Galaxy S10+ will run on Android 9.0 Pie skinned with One UI. It will be powered by an Exynos 9820 octa core processor.

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Some Apple’s apps are recording User’s screen without their knowledge

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Some Apple’s apps are recording User’s screen without their knowledge

Apple might be in a bit of a soup this time, as many Apps on its app store are recording its users’ mobile device screens. Many popular iOS apps like Hotels.com, Abercrombie & Fitch and Expedia are collecting user information about everything they are doing using Glassbox’s ‘session replay’ technology, a report claimed.

The tech allows app developers to search and enhance the issues users face using the app by recording what the user is doing at a granular level. This recording and transferring of data puts the user’s information at a risk. As the sensitive data can be used by someone other than the company. And if such sensitive information which are contained in the session replays aren’t effectively masked then it could be used against the users.

A researched named App Analyst found and flagged this issue. He also reported that Air Canada (an app which uses Glassbox for analytics just like Expedia) was capturing screenshots which contained user’s passwords and other sensitive information. When taking the sensitive user data black boxes are used to conceal the information of the user but sometimes, they failed to do so and the user information was visible. The system which were supposed to do this failed and the user’s passwords, their payment history and other sensitive information was also captured during the screen recordings. If those screenshots were stored or stolen, it could be a serious security issue.

Apple hasn’t done anything about Glassbox or even addressed the problem. It was only days ago when Apple deleted many apps from its App Store because they violated its terms and conditions. Other apps who provide similar services as Glass Box are UXCam and Appsee.

Last week a bug in Apple’s Facetime app let the users listen across the phone call even if the call wasn’t picked. And after some days we find that Facebook is also spying on children.

With digital security getting violated by the most prominent companies and world tech leaders it may not be too late before we are forced to delete these apps and stop trusting these so-called leaders of tech world. There should be strict rules and regulations to regulate these companies before they do some ‘real’ damage.

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Hey Facebook, here are four new features that we would want to see on your platform

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Hey Facebook, here are four new features that we would want to see on your platform

Facebook gets updated regularly and over a period of time, we have experienced a lot of changes in the social networking giant. Some of the major changes have included, more reaction-based options on post, more reaction-based options for comments, protection for profile picture and profile videos. However, there might still be a few changes that you might like to see in the largest social-networking giant that could enrich your experience as a user. Here are four features that we would want to see Facebook to establish in its app and web platform so that it could make the experience even more convenient and enjoyable for everyone:

  • We think that Facebook gives suggestions about pages that interests us. In our news feeds we should be suggested continuously, about the kind of things associated with our area of interest. Facebook generally suggests us profiles of people we might be interested in. So why not let us know about pages that are similar to the ones we regularly follow? We think that this would be more fun.

 

  • Interest based friend suggestion: Speaking of friend suggestions, we get to see people whom we are very remotely associated with, on the basis of mutual friends. We think that Facebook should connect us with those with whom we have similar interests or hobbies.

 

For example, we are interested in music, or more particularly, listen to the same music as other people. Then Facebook should make us aware about people with same inerests, so that we can have a desirable interaction with them. Like this, we can actually make friends rather than adding unknown people in our friend list with whom we hardly ever interact with.

 

  • Option to deactivate ‘seen’ mark: If possible, then we should get the option of de-activating the ‘seen’ mark on a chat of Facebook messenger. Sometimes we just don’t want people to constantly ping us by telling us to reply when we haven’t after looking at the message. However, if we haven’t seen their message, then they might excuse us for we might have replied if we saw it. However, you could kill two birds with one stone if you are able to de-activate the ‘seen’ mark. That way you can look at the message and restrict people from annoying you.

 

  • Receive notification if somebody unfriends you: Ever got unfriended by someone? Maybe you would like to know who did it? So, in our opinion, you should get a notification if someone unfriends you. If not a notification, then maybe a link where you can go once a month and see who unfriended you.

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Huawei P30 and P30 Pro images leaked yet again

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Huawei P30 and P30 Pro images leaked yet again

It is the season of leaks. This happens usually around MWC that we get to see lot of image and tech spec leaks of upcoming mobile phones. Another leak, this time of Huawei P30 and P30 pro, reveals the front part of the smartphones publicised by the website called Spigen. From what we have been able to know on the basis of this leak, the Huawei P30 will come with a vertical triple camera setup with the flash horizontally placed below the photo sensors. The last renders of the front part of the smartphones which came to light were very similar to an Oppo smartphone.

There is a waterdrop notch that resembles the Huawei Mate and the Huawei Mate 20X. At the bottom there is a bezel whereas the other three sides have no bezels. The Huawei P30 is reportedly said to launch in Paris during end of March. To recall, the Huawei P20, which is the P30’s predecessor was also launched in Paris. The Huawei P20 measures 149.1×70.8×7.7mm and weighs 165 grams. The smartphone features a 5.8-inch 1,080×2,240 display and runs on Android 8.1 Oreo. The mobile is powered by a Hisilicon Kirin 970 SoC.

The Huawei P20 comes with a 4GB RAM coupled with a 128GB internal storage. There is a dual rear camera setup that comprises of a 12MP and a 20MP sensor. The selfie camera on the front sports a 24MP sensor. Connectivity options include WiFi 802.11, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, NFC and USB 3.1. The Huawei P20 is powered by a non-removable battery of 3,400mAh. It comes in four colour options—twilight, black, midnight blue and pink gold. When it comes to the sensors, the handset includes fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass and colour spectrum.

The Huawei P20 Pro was launched around the same period as that of the Huawei P20, during March, 2018. The smartphone features a 6.1-inch 1,020×2,240 display. This handset runs on Android Pie skinned with EMUI 9 and is powered by HiSilicon Kirin 970 processor. There are two RAM variants—6GB and 8GB RAM. The former brings an internal storage of 128GB while the latter brings 256GB internal storage.

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