Qualcomm’s standalone wireless VR headset could connect to PCs: Report

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Qualcomm’s standalone wireless VR headset could connect to PCs: Report

Qualcomm is best known for its processors, but that doesn’t mean that it is the only sphere the company has delved in. The company keeps on dabbling with other technologies and often manages to make a mark. The latest report that has surfaced online talks about Qualcomm‘s new VR headset, which will work as a standalone headset for smartphones and users will also be able to connect it with PCs wirelessly.

According to a report in CNET, the headset will be unveiled at the ongoing Game Developers Conference in San Francisco and will could hit the shelves in Asia as early as this year itself.

While most mobile VR headsets cannot be plugged in to their PC in order to play additional VR games, the American chipmaker has a vision to make it possible in its new reference design that is dubbed as “Boundless XR.” We should add that the new reference design that has been laid out by the company suggests that the device will be able to work as a standalone headset that will have six degrees of freedom and will also be able to link to PCS through a 60GHz connection. The headset by Qualcomm will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipsets.

The latency of the Qualcomm’s headset is key at a low 16ms, according to the company. The headset is designed by the company to process VR technology while being connected to a PC. So, at least theoretically, it could help in freeing up some processing power in the users’ computer. But then, it has not been specified how much of processing power will be cleared.

Qualcomm also told the technology website that in order to be connected to the headset, PCs and consoles will have to support 802.11ad Wi-Fi and run the company’s software. The games would also be able to support the new headset without any changes, according to Qualcomm.

While Qualcomm has made a number of VR reference designs, very few companies have taken up on these including HTC, Facebook, and Lenovo. Most OEMs just stick to manufacturing smartphones, tablets and other such devices. Qualcomm has also revealed that its first headset with the new design will be Pico Neo2 VR headset that will be launched by Chinese electronics firms Pico VR.

The company has also said that HTC Vive is another partner that will work to “support the new specification through hardware and content.” However, we should point out that when we speak about reference designs, it is always a possibility that they ultimately don’t hit the shelves.

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Flipkart’s Bengaluru facility orders to be processed by robots

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Flipkart’s Bengaluru facility orders to be processed by robots

Indian e-commerce giant Flipkart has deployed Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) in its Bengaluru-based Soukya sortation center. The company says that this has been done to improve the efficiency at the back end of its supply chain network keeping in mind the growing pressure on Indian e-commerce firms. Flipkart has added that this is particularly true in case of sales days.

The setup of Automated Guided Vehicles included over 100 self-guided bots which, according to the company, can sort and assign packages automatically to the pin codes of the customer. This is done by identifying the encoded information on each package. The company has also claimed that up to 4,500 shipments can be processed within an hour and with some adjustments, the number can be taken up by five times.

The bots offer a battery backup of up to 7-8 hours and have the capability of moving on their own. They can also carry small packages from one location to the other.

According to Flipkart, the Automated Guided Vehicles will enhance the output of the existing facility without having to invest in space or decrease the number of people working there. The internal tests that have been conducted by the company showed that with 100 AGVs, the improvement in the processor efficiency is up to 60%. This enables them to use the manpower in other areas of the supply chain network, which can also make better use of it.

We should mention that Soukya facility employs around 1000 workers and it is able to process lakhs of shipments on a daily basis. The new setup of bots will be operated by the staff that is currently employed there. Internal training will be provided to staff members that will enable them to handle the Automated Guided Vehicles.

We should also mention that Flipkart also has plans to build a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Robotics & Automation that is meant for encouraging R&D and the company will partner with startups and universities in order to start it.

Speaking about the development, Krishna Raghavan, Senior Vice President of eKart Tech at Flipkart, said, “With the Automated Guided Vehicles, we are re-imagining new growth paths, while orchestrating new and innovative ways of working. We believe this will help bring efficiencies, agility and scale to the supply chain operations, helping us serve the customer better.”

The e-commerce space in India has seen a massive growth and according to a report by Deloitte India and Retail Association of India, it is expected to cross $84 billion by 2021, which will be up from $24 billion in 2017.

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PUBG Mobile update 0.11.5 release date confirmed by Tencent Games

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PUBG Mobile update 0.11.5 release date confirmed by Tencent Games

PUBG Mobile rarely ever stays out of news. Recently, there were reports about 10 PUBG Mobile players being arrested for playing the game in Gujarat, a state which has completely banned it. A few days prior to that, a ‘PUBG‘ gaming tournament in India announced a rather hard to resist prize for the winning team. It can be said that gamers in India have a love-hate relationship with the PUBG Mobile.

Amid all of this, Tencent has announced the release date of PUBG Mobile’s update 0.11.5. The company has said that the upcoming update would be available for download on Android as well as iOS starting March 20. The new update will get some interesting features along with itself including PUBG Mobile Prime and Prime Plus subscriptions, ranked season, Royale Pass Season. In addition to this, players will also get Dynamic weather on Erangel and Miramar maps. PUBG Mobile players would be able to now light fireworks during matches and get anniversary rewards by collecting crates in game.

Besides this, Tencent has also made changes to how items are earned in the game and stated that players will be able to earn vouchers in PUBG Mobile’s shop if they are not able to win items above a specific quality after a particular number of times in a row.

We should mention that the beta of PUBG Mobile’s update 0.11.5 was 1.7GB in size on Android. So, the stable update is also expected to be similar in size, which means that it should ideally only be downloaded on Wi-Fi.

The following are the patch notes of PUBG Mobile update 0.11.5:

  • Players can now view RP rankings of the entire region directly from the royale pass page.
  • Elite Pass Plus purchase now comes with additional rewards other than instantly gaining 25 ranks. More award points can be earned via weekly challenges now.
  • Anniversary Birthday parties will be there Spawn Island. Light fireworks and ability to collect crates during matches. These crates will fetch users anniversary rewards once the match is over. Users can also look out for randomly spawned birthday cakes as they have a surprise hidden in them.
  • Erangel and Miramar maps now have Dynamic weather.
  • A new weapon – G36C rifle – has been added for Vikendi only.
  • A new vehicle – Tukshai a three-wheeled bus – has also been added for Sanhok.

Users can start subscribing in April for either of the two plans: Prime and Prime Plus. Both the plans come with free daily UC, Royale Pass points, a discount of 80% on crates and more. Benefits from both the plans are stackable.

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Instagram adds in-app checkout to attract more shoppers to its platform

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Instagram adds in-app checkout to attract more shoppers to its platform

We all know that Instagram is moving towards monetisation not-so-slowly and more and more business features are likely to make their way to the app. Today, another business-related feature was rolled out on the platform as Instagram announced that it is bringing a checkout feature on its mobile app.

With the new checkout feature, users can store their payment information with Instagram in order to make purchases more quickly. However, in return, sellers would have to pay a fee to Instagram.

Although the feature has just been rolled out today, more than 20 brands will be using it. These include Nike, Adidas, Dior, H&M, MAC Cosmetics, Michael Kors, Oscar de la Renta, Prada, Uniqlo, Warby Parker, and Zara.

The items that are eligible for in-app checkout on the photo-sharing app now have a big blue button below them that reads ‘Checkout for Instagram’. Once you tap on it, you will be asked to give your email ID so that the seller can then complete your order. Users would then be asked to enter their delivery information and payment method, and once their details are reviewed, they would be able to go ahead with their order.

Instagram checkout

Prior to this, one could technically not complete their purchase on Instagram as the platform was a medium via which one could go to the web page on the retailer’s website to buy various items. However, this method was not exactly a very pleasing one as a number of users just found the web versions of the websites too slow and left the items in their shopping carts out of sheer frustration.

With hopes of solving this and providing an easy shopping place for users, Instagram has rolled out the checkout feature. The company has said that it hopes that if users would be able to complete their purchase inside the app, it will provide them a medium to shop as much as they like. At the same time, it will act as an additional platform for brands to sell their products.

We must add here that for now, only the payment information that is stored with Facebook will only be used on Instagram. However, the fact that Facebook is letting us use our information on its other apps does not come as a surprise. But then, the social media giant does claim that it wouldn’t share the payment information of users with retailers or with other users.

Shopping may be the next big step for the photo-sharing app and may be that’s the reason it is increasingly taking steps towards it. The company said in a blog post, “Checkout is just one part of our long-term investment in shopping. We’re excited to introduce even more ways for people to enjoy shopping on Instagram this year.

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BJP alleged Bengaluru police arrested pro-Modi slogans by ‘techies’ at Rahul Gandhi’s event

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BJP alleged Bengaluru police arrested pro-Modi slogans by ‘techies’ at Rahul Gandhi’s event

On Monday, Congress President Rahul Gandhi addressed start-up entrepreneurs at an event in Bengaluru where he talked about his plans about India and the entrepreneurs once he came into power. Outside the venue, a large number of people gathered and raised slogans supporting the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

A video was released later which showed policemen chasing away the protectors shouting and chanting ‘Modi-Modi’ loudly. The venue of the event was Manyata Tech Park where the Congress President was addressing the people. The protesters were carrying placards and boards which demanded Rahul Gandhi to leave the venue. When the chants and slogans of the pro-Modi supporters grew louder, Police intervened to take control of the situation and clear the area.

The Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) Karnataka has alleged that several protestors (including techies) were taken into custody by the police present on the location. The party also condemned the action taken by the police and alleged that the workers of the opposing party (Congress) had attacked the protestors protesting on the location.

The BJP Karnataka’s Twitter handle wrote ‘Democracy in Danger’ as they posted a video saying that ‘this is the real face of democracy in a Cong JDS ruled state. Its total dictatorship where freedom of choice and expression of citizens is supressed’. They also attached a video showing the police taking the protestors into custody.

But the Bengaluru Police denied the arrest allegations. One of the senior police officer Seemanth Kumar Singh tweeted that ‘No one has been arrested, only people were dispersed without the use of force’.

While the National President of the BJP, Amit Shah shared the video on his Twitter handle saying that ‘Hugs for ‘Tukde Tukde’ gang and arrest of peaceful youth raising pro-Modi slogan? Where are the champions of ‘Free Speech’? Yuvraj of Congress must know ‘an era moves in the direction in which the youths move’. Stop intimidating youth of India, which has rejected your brand of politics.’

Officer Singh also said that, one section of the protesting crowd was too close to the SPG (Special Protection Group) protectee – Rahul Gandhi. So, the police present on scene had to get the crowd in control.

It should be noted that the state BJP leader CT Ravi has also alleged that some workers of the opposing party ‘attacked techies who shouter Modi-Modi slogans. But till now, there isn’t any proof about the violence between the Congress and BJP workers.

 

 

Honor quietly announced its mid-range smartphone Honor 10i in Russia

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Honor quietly announced its mid-range smartphone Honor 10i in Russia

Honor is adding another name to its wide range of smartphone – Honor 10i. The Honor 10i has been introduced quietly in Russia by Honor’s parent company Huawei. The Chinese smartphone brand has assured that the smartphone will ‘soon’ be available in the markets of Russia. The Honor 10i is a mid-range smartphone that offers certain features like a triple-rear camera, an octa-core Kirin 710 SoC and a fingerprint scanner. The Honor 10i is another addition to the Honor 10 line-up of smartphones which already has Honor 10 and Honor 10 Lite. Although, the Honor 10i is somewhat similar to the Honor 10 Lite in many ways and most of their specifications are similar but they also differ at many fronts. The major difference between the Honor 10i and the Honor 10 Lite is the cameras.

However, the company hasn’t announced the official pricing of the device or whether it will be launched in markets other than Russia.

Honor 10i price

As stated above, the pricing of the Honor 10i is currently unknown as the company hasn’t announced it yet. While the company’s official listing states that the phone is ‘coming soon’, so it is not currently available for purchase. But since the Honor 10i has been officially announced by the company, the pricing and other details of the smartphone will be announced by Honor soon.

We should add here, that Honor 10 Lite smartphone is priced at Rs 11,999 in India. So, we expect the Honor 10i’s cost to be somewhere close to that only, considering their specifications are similar too.

Honor 10i specifications

According to the current listing on Russian Huawei stores, the Honor 10i sports a 6.21-inch FULL HD+ (1080 x 2340 pixels) display with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and a waterdrop-shaped notch. The smartphone is powered by Huawei’s octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 710 SoC coupled with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. It runs on Android 9.0 Pie skinned with EMUI 9.0.1 and packs a 3,400mAh battery and comes with a rear fingerprint scanner.

In the camera department, the Honor 10i comes with a triple rear camera which comprises of a 24MP primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture paired with an 8MP secondary sensor with an f/2.4 aperture along with a 2MP ultra-wide lens. On the front panel, there is a 32MP AI-powered selfie camera.

The Honor 10i comes in three colour options – the Red and Blue variant comes with 3D gradient back finish, while the Black colour has a 3D finish without gradient. Other specifications of the Honor 10i includes NFC, Face Unlock support, 4G VoLTE support, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.

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iPad Air (2019) vs iPad Air 2 (2014): Everything that’s new

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iPad Air (2019) vs iPad Air 2 (2014): Everything that’s new

Apple is not known for making a quiet and under the radar announcement of its products. On the contrary, it is known for hosting a big event where it launches and announces its products or services and this has been going on since Jobs headed the Apple’s reins. But yesterday, Apple released its newest model of iPad Air and iPad Mini rather quietly.

The bigger of both the tablets is the iPad Air which comes powered with the latest CPU from Apple — the A12 Bionic chip. The iPad Air also comes with support of Apple Pencil (1st generation) which can be used to write, draw and interact with other applications on the iPad Air. The newly launched iPad Air (2019) is the successor of the iPad Air 2 launched in 2014. Here, we have compared the two devices to see what has changed and what new specifications does the newest iteration of Apple’s iPad Air 2019 model pack:

Display

iPad Air (2019): 10.5-inch Retina display with True Tone

iPad Air 2 (2014): 9.7-inch Retina display

Processor

iPad Air (2019): A12 Bionic chip with Neural Engine

iPad Air 2 (2014): A8X chip with 64‑bit architecture

Primary Camera

iPad Air (2019): 8MP primary camera with an f/2.4 aperture

iPad Air 2 (2014): 8MP iSight camera with an f/2.4 aperture

Selfie Camera

iPad Air (2019): 7MP selfie camera with an f/2.2 aperture

iPad Air 2 (2014): 1.2MP selfie camera with an f/2.2 aperture

RAM and storage

iPad Air (2019): RAM not mentioned, 64GB/256GB internal storage

iPad Air 2 (2014): 2GB RAM with 16GB/32GB/64GB/128GB internal storage

Support for microSD card

iPad Air (2019): No

iPad Air 2 (2014): No

Battery

iPad Air (2019): Built‐in 30.2-watt-hour rechargeable lithium‑polymer battery

iPad Air 2 (2014): Built-in 27.3-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery

Operating system

iPad Air (2019): iOS 12

iPad Air 2 (2014): iOS 10

Starting price

iPad Air (2019): iPad Air’s Wi-Fi only costs Rs 44,900 and Wi-Fi + Cellular model cost Rs 55,900

iPad Air 2 (2014): iPad Air’s Wi-Fi only costs Rs 31,900 and the Wi-Fi + Cellular model costs Rs 39,000

Apple’s newest iteration of iPad Air is not as costly as iPad Pro and is aimed at creators and artists with its support of Apple Pencil. But it can also be used as a media device and a laptop alternative. Although we know about the India pricing of the smartphone, there is no word about the availability, except for the fact that it will launch “soon”.

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iPad Mini (2019) vs iPad Mini 4: Everything that’s new

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iPad Mini (2019) vs iPad Mini 4: Everything that’s new

After four years, Apple yesterday finally launched the successor of iPad Mini 4 – the new iPad Mini. Needless to say, a number of aspects of the iPad have been upgraded in the latest version, which has already gone on sale in various countries. The new iPad Mini 4 is powered by A12 Bionic chip and comes with an advanced Retina display. The tablet also has support for Apple Pencil and is compatible with Smart Keyboard (10.5-inch) and other Bluetooth keyboards.

We should mention that as of now, the new iPad Mini (2019) is not available in India although its pricing has been revealed. And as expected, the iPad Mini 4 has been discontinued. Here, we have compared the specifications of the two tablets so that you can know what all has changed:

Display

iPad Mini (2019): 7.9-inch Retina display with True Tone technology

iPad Mini 4: 7.9-inch IPS LCD with a 4:3 aspect ratio and anti-glare coating

Processor

iPad Mini (2019): A12 Bionic chip with Neural Engine

iPad Mini 4: A8 Bionic processor (Dual-core 1.5 GHz Typhoon)

Primary Camera

iPad Mini (2019): 8MP rear camera with an f/2.4 aperture and five-elements lens

iPad Mini 4: 8 MP primary camera with an f/2.4 aperture

Selfie Camera

iPad Mini (2019): 7MP selfie camera with a Retina flash

iPad Mini 4: 1.2 MP selfie camera with f/2.2 aperture

Storage

iPad Mini (2019): 64GB and 256GB storage options

iPad Mini 4: 16/32/64/128GB storage variants

Apple Pencil support

iPad Mini (2019): Yes, First generation

iPad Mini 4: No

Battery

iPad Mini (2019): Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi‑Fi, watching video or listening to music

iPad Mini 4: Up to 10 hours of multimedia

Operating system

iPad Mini (2019): iOS 12

iPad Mini 4: iOS 9, upgradable to iOS 12.1

The upgraded iPad Mini is available in Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + Cellular models. The new iPad Mini’s Wi-Fi only version bears a starting price of $399, while the Wi-Fi + Cellular model costs $529. Speaking of iPad Mini’s India pricing, the Wi-Fi only variant costs Rs 34,900, while the Wi-Fi + Cellular version would be priced at Rs 45,900. Both the devices will be available in Silver, Space Grey and Gold colours.  Although there is no word on the availability of the tablet in India, Apple has said that it will be launching “soon.”

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Redmi Go vs Xiaomi Redmi 6A: Comparison

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Redmi Go vs Xiaomi Redmi 6A: Comparison

Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi has today launched its most affordable smartphone – Redmi Go – in the country. Redmi Go is a part of Google’s Android Go program and it is primarily meant for those who will be trying an Android smartphone for the first time.

While the smartphone inevitable competes with a number of entry-level smartphones in the country, it also goes up against Xiaomi’s own Redmi 6A handset. Both the smartphones belong in the budget segment. However, we should point out here that although Xiaomi Redmi 6A is priced slightly higher than Redmi Go, it also comes with better specifications.

So if you are looking for an entry-level smartphone, you would most likely at least consider a few options from Xiaomi, even if you choose not to settle for them. However, if you are certain that you would buy a Xiaomi smartphone, then Redmi Go and Xiaomi Redmi 6A smartphones are two devices you would have to make a choice between. But then, we must point out that while both the smartphones may prove to be great options for basic day-to-day tasks, you shouldn’t expect too much from them. For a device that handles more, you may want to add in some bucks and get a Samsung Galaxy M10 instead.

Coming back to Redmi Go and Xiaomi Redmi 6A, while one is more affordable than the other (only relatively though), the other one has better specifications. Needless to say, the choice is definitely a tough one. Here, we have compared all the specifications of the newly launched Redmi Go smartphone with Xiaomi Redmi 6A’s. You read our comparison to decide which one among the two is a better entry-level smartphone for you:

Display

Redmi Go: 5-inch HD display

Xiaomi Redmi 6A: 5.45-inch Full Screen display with 1440×720 resolution

Processor

Redmi Go: Quad-core Snapdragon 425 processor

Xiaomi Redmi 6A: Quad-core Helio A22 processor

Primary Camera

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

Xiaomi Redmi 6A: 13MP rear camera with an ƒ/2.2 aperture

Selfie Camera

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

Xiaomi Redmi 6A: 5MP front-facing camera

RAM and storage

Redmi Go: 1GB RAM with 8GB storage

Xiaomi Redmi 6A: 2GB RAM with 16GB storage

Support for microSD card

Redmi Go: Yes, up to 128GB

Xiaomi Redmi 6A: Yes, up to 256GB

Battery

Redmi Go: 3,000mAh battery

Xiaomi Redmi 6A: 3,000mAh battery

Operating system

Redmi Go: Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)

Xiaomi Redmi 6A: Android 8.1 Oreo

Starting price

Redmi Go: Rs 4,499

Xiaomi Redmi 6A: Rs 5,999

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Oppo AX5s is now listed officially on the company’s Taiwan website

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Oppo AX5s is now listed officially on the company’s Taiwan website

A much talked about Oppo smartphone – AX5s – is now official as the company listed the new smartphone on its official Taiwan website. The Oppo AX5s will be a part of the company’s earlier AX5 line-up. But it should be noted that the Oppo AX5 is also known as Oppo A5 in many markets around the world (including India). So, there is a possibility that the Oppo AX5s will be launched as Oppo A5s in India.

Earlier, we saw that the specifications of the Oppo A5s have been leaked online and according to reports, the smartphone also received the BIS certification in India. So, there is a possibility that the Oppo A5s and the Oppo AX5s might be launching in the coming weeks in the Indian market.

The new Oppo AX5s is similar to the Oppo AX5 in many ways, but the major difference between the two smartphones is the processor that has been used. The Oppo AX5s uses a MediaTek Helio P35 SoC while the Oppo AX5 uses a Snapdragon 450 SoC. Although the Oppo AX5s has been announced, its price is still not known.

Oppo AX5s specifications

Oppo AX5s sports a 6.2-inch HD+ (720 x 1520 pixels) display that has a waterdrop shaped notch on top. As mentioned earlier, the Oppo AX5s is powered by a MediaTek Helio P35 SoC coupled with 3GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The smartphone carries a 4,230mAh battery and runs Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with ColorOS 5.2.

The Oppo AX5s holds a model number Oppo CPH1920 and it is now listed on the company’s official Taiwan website. The handset is available in Red and Black colour options.

Oppo AX5s is now listed officially on the company’s Taiwan website

The Oppo AX5s has a dual-rear camera setup which comprises of a 13MP primary sensor with an f/2.2 aperture coupled with a 2MP secondary sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. On the front, there is an 8MP selfie camera with an f/2.2 aperture. Other features of the Oppo AX5s includes 4G LTE support, Bluetooth 4.2, and USB-OTG support. Oppo AX5s comes with Light sensing, distance sensing, gravity sensing, electronic compass and gyroscope. The Oppo AX5s has dimensions of 155.9 x 75.4mm x 8.2mm and it weighs at 170gms.

Although the smartphone is now official but there is no mention about the price of the device, even on the official Taiwan website. There is a possibility that it will be priced around the Oppo AX5 which currently sells for TWD 5,300 (approximately Rs 11,793). But since it is now official, we can see its launch in the coming weeks.

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Redmi Go vs Nokia 1: Comparison

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Redmi Go vs Nokia 1: Comparison

Xiaomi has today launched its most affordable smartphone in India – Redmi Go. The handset runs Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition) and competes with other entry-level smartphones in the Indian smartphone market. Considering its price, the closest competitor of the Redmi Go is Nokia 1 which offers similar specifications. The Nokia 1 was launched way back in March 2018. But, even though the Nokia 1 is one year old, it offers similar performance and has a very similar specification sheet as the newly launched Redmi Go. It is fair that everyone has the Redmi Go vs Nokia 1 comparison on their minds.

It should be noted that both these smartphones are aimed for the first-time Android smartphone users so they offer specifications which proves ample for the simple day-to-day use. Nokia 1’s successor – Nokia 1 Plus –  has recently been launched at MWC 2019. Although some may argue that Nokia 1 Plus would have been a more eligible competitor for the Redmi Go, the smartphone has not been launched in India yet so we don’t know about its pricing details.

Here, we are comparing the Redmi Go with the Nokia 1 so that you will have an easy time deciding which smartphone to go for:

Display

Redmi Go: 5-inch HD display

Nokia 1:  4.5-inch FWVGA IPS display

Processor

Redmi Go: Quad-core Snapdragon 425 processor

Nokia 1: Quad-core MT6737M processor

Primary Camera

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

Nokia 1: 5MP sensor with LED flash

Secondary Camera

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

Nokia 1: 2 MP selfie camera

RAM and storage

Redmi Go: 1GB RAM with 8GB storage

Nokia 1: 1GB RAM with 8GB storage

Expandable storage

Redmi Go: Yes, up to 128GB

Nokia 1: Yes, up to 128GB

Battery

Redmi Go: 3,000mAh battery

Nokia 1: 2,150mAh battery

Operating system

Redmi Go: Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)

Nokia 1: Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)

Starting price

Redmi Go: Rs 4,499

Nokia 1: Rs 4,599

On one hand Redmi Go offers a good set of specifications and on the other hand, Nokia 1 is made by HMD Global, which is known to roll out timely Android updates and security patches. Redmi Go and Nokia 1 offers similar specifications in the same price range. It can be said that they both are the cheapest offering in the smartphone segment from Xiaomi and HMD Global. Both are priced at the sub-5K price segment and are a part of Google’s Android Go program. And in the end, it all comes down to choices and personal preference, people can either go for the Snapdragon offered by Redmi Go or they can opt for MediaTek offered by Nokia 1.

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Redmi Go smartphone with Android Go, 3,000mAh battery launched in India: Price and specifications

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Redmi Go smartphone with Android Go, 3,000mAh battery launched in India: Price and specifications

If you have been planning to buy an entry-level smartphone, then a new option has been added today which you can consider. Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi has today launched its Redmi Go smartphone in India, which is also the first Android Go handset from the company. We should mention that the device is the most affordable one by Xiaomi in India yet and was launched at an event in New Delhi.

Although Redmi Go was first launched by Xiaomi in January this year, the company eventually rolled it out in the Philippines in February. Among the key highlights of the smartphone are Google Photos storage, its 3,000mAh battery, and an HD display.

Xiaomi has touted that Google Assistant on Redmi Go has support for 20 Indian languages including Hinglish. Here’s everything that you need to know about the newly launched device in India:

Redmi Go price in India

The Redmi Go smartphone comes in a lone 1GB RAM/8GB internal storage variant in India, which is priced at Rs 4,499. There is another variant of the smartphone that comes with 1GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage, but till now it has not been launched in India. Redmi Go smartphone is available in Black and Blue colour options and can be bought from Flipkart, Mi.com, and Mi Home Stores starting March 22. As a part of launch offers, Xiaomi is offering a Jio cashback worth Rs 2,200.

Redmi Go specifications

The Redmi Go smartphone runs Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition), which we should add has been that has been designed for handsets in the budget range. The Redmi Go smartphone comes with a 5-inch HD (720×1280 pixels) display that has a pixel density of 296ppi and an aspect ratio of 16:9. Powered by quad-core Snapdragon 425 processor, Redmi Go smartphone comes with 1GB of RAM clubbed with Adreno 308 GPU onboard.

For imaging duties, the smartphone has an 8MP camera on its back panel that has an f/2.0 aperture, 1.12-micron pixels and an LED flash module. On its front panel, the handset houses a 5MP sensor that comes with an f/2.2 aperture and 1.12-micron pixels, and can be used for selfies and video calls.

The smartphone comes with in 8GB of onboard storage and can hold a microSD card of up to 128GB. Users also get unlimited storage on Google Photos and that too in high quality resolution. The Redmi Go handset packs a 3,000mah battery and its connectivity options include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.1, GPS, a micro-USB port and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Redmi Go comes with an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, and a proximity sensor.

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Samsung might unveil Galaxy A90 and Galaxy A40 at a press event on April 10

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Samsung might unveil Galaxy A90 and Galaxy A40 at a press event on April 10

Earlier this year, Samsung had promised that it would launch multiple Galaxy A-series smartphones every month till June and keeping its word, the company will be announcing more than one Galaxy A-series smartphones at an event on April 10. Samsung will be hosting press events in Milan, Bangkok and Sao Paulo and the event will be live-streamed on Samsung’s official YouTube channel.

Although the company has not yet specified the named of the smartphones it will be launching in April, but it will be another Galaxy A-series device. The South Korean technology giant has already launched three A-series devices namely Samsung Galaxy A10, Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50. So, we could see the launch of a much-leaked device – Samsung Galaxy A90. There is also a possibility that Samsung will be launching its Galaxy A40, Galaxy A60 and Galaxy A70 at the event.

Samsung’s official invite reads that the company will ‘unveil its latest Galaxy A devices’ at the event so we can assume that there will be more than one devise launching on April 10. Out of all the devices mentioned above, Samsung Galaxy A90 and the Galaxy A40 have the highest possibility of being launched because they were earlier spotted on the company’s official website. However, along with them, more smartphones of the Galaxy A-series could be launched.

Samsung Galaxy A90 was earlier spotted on the company’s official US website where it was mentioned alongside the Galaxy S10 series devices which were to receive special Asphalt 9 gifts. According to the concept renders and leaks, Samsung Galaxy A90 might come with a sliding and rotating camera or a pop-up selfie camera. There might also be a new Infinity Display without a notch or hole-punch. Samsung Galaxy A90 will reportedly come with a 6.41-inch display and will be powered by Snapdragon 710 SoC.

While Samsung Galaxy A40’s support page went live on the company’s official German and UK website and it has already received the FCC certification. According to the leaks and renders, the Galaxy A40 might be powered by Exynos 7885 SoC coupled with 4GB RAM. It might have an in-display fingerprint scanner and ToF 3D sensor.

Samsung Galaxy A60, on the other hand, has received its Bluetooth certification and it might be launched at the event next month. The smartphone is speculated to sport a 6.7-inch Full-HD+ Infinity-U display and is expected to be powered by Snapdragon 6150 SoC coupled with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage.

There is a possibility that the South Korean technology giant might unveil other smartphones along with these but we will have to wait to find out.

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Microsoft’s Halo: The Master Chief Collection can be tested by PC players ahead of release

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Microsoft’s Halo: The Master Chief Collection can be tested by PC players ahead of release

Software giant Microsoft has announced that as a part of its Halo Insider Program, PC players will be able to sign up to test the upcoming Halo: The Master Chief Collection. We should mention that the Halo: The Master Chief Collection version will be rolled out on Windows this year, however, there is no confirmed date of launch that we know of yet.

The PC port of developer Bungie’s Halo trilogy, besides Halo: Reach and Halo 3: ODST, will be available on Microsoft’s Store as well as Valve’s Steam marketplace, both of which are popular among gamers. We should mention that the collection was initially launched on Xbox One in 2014.

The company has spoken about it on its dedicated Halo Insider page saying, “As a Halo Insider, you’ll have the opportunity to regularly provide feedback and insights that help shape and inform current franchise initiatives and the future of Halo. You will also be given exclusive opportunities to participate in public flights of in-progress Halo game releases and provide feedback to the development teams.”

The software giant has said that the entire collection will not be released at once. Rather, it will begin with Halo: Reach, which we should mention was not a part of the original Xbox version. In addition to this, Microsoft also stated that Halo: Reach will be made available in 4K/60 fps and will have support for HDR. However, you would only be able to enjoy the version with 4K/60 fps with HDR support if you own the collection on Xbox and play it on an Xbox One X console.

However, we must also point out that a drawback here. The collection would not be a part of the Xbox Anywhere program, which lets players get a game that has been published by Microsoft on either PC or Xbox. The program makes the games accessible and at times, even interoperable across various platforms.

According to a report in Kotaku, Microsoft made the announcement during a panel discussion at Austin’s South by Southwest festival. Bonnie Ross, the studio head at 343 Industries spoke about the development at the event saying, “One of the questions we’ve gotten is will MCC PC support Xbox Play Anywhere, and first off I want to say we so appreciate all of the support we’ve had from the Xbox One community with MCC and we’re obviously bringing Reach to MCC. While MCC shipped before the XPA Play Anywhere, we are exploring ways to make sure that we show our appreciation and recognition for the support we’ve had from the amazing fans on MCC and we’ll have more to announce as we get closer to launch.”

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Xiaomi Black Shark 2 gaming smartphone launched in China: Price and specifications

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Xiaomi Black Shark 2 gaming smartphone launched in China: Price and specifications

Xiaomi has officially launched the second iteration of its gaming smartphone – the Black Shark 2 in China. The Black Shark 2 smartphone’s render image was revealed before its launch by the company’s CEO Peter Wu where we got a look at what all will change and what the smartphone will look like from the front. With the launch of Black Shark 2, Xiaomi has added another gaming phone to its line-up.

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 specifications and price

Talking about the specifications of the Black Shark 2, it is powered by the Snapdragon 855 SoC and is coupled with three RAM variations – 6GB, 8GB or 12GB. The storage of the Black Shark 2 also comes in two variants – 128GB and 256GB. Black Shark 2 smartphone sports a 6.39-inch AMOLED display with 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution. According to Xiaomi, the Black Shark 2 uses the world’s first ‘direct touch multilayer liquid cooling system’ which the company claims to keep the CPU 14-degrees cooler.

There is a dual-rear camera setup at the back of the Black Shark 2 comprising of a 12MP primary camera with an f/1.7 aperture coupled with another 12MP secondary camera with 2x optical zoom and an f/2.2 aperture. At the front, there’s a 20MP selfie camera with an f/2.0 aperture. The Black Shark 2 packs a 4,000mAh battery and comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner.

The Black Shark 2 is priced at CNY 3,200 (approximately Rs 32,647) for the 6GB RAM/128GB storage variant while the 12GB RAM/256GB storage variant costs CNY 4,200(approximately Rs 42,849).

Black Shark 2 is the second iteration of the Xiaomi’s gaming smartphone sub-brand Black Shark. The first phone was launched by the company back in 2018, but it was sold in the Chinese and the European markets only. Following the launch of Black Shark, the company launched another gaming phone named Black Shark Helo which was also launched in the same year for the Chinese and the European markets. With Black Shark 2, Xiaomi is hoping to compete with the other gaming phones sold in the market like the Asus ROG Phone, Razer Phone 2, Nubia Red Magic Mars etc. But it should be noted that each of these gaming phones offer something different than the other like a higher refresh rate, a better CPU, better cooling, rugged built, accessories or sleek design.

Although there is no official release date of the Black Shark 2 in India, we expect to see it soon with the company focusing more on the Indian market.

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Samsung Galaxy M30 to go on sale today in India today: Here’s all that you should know

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Samsung Galaxy M30 to go on sale today in India today: Here’s all that you should know

Samsung recently launched its M-series smartphones in India with Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20, which were closely followed by Galaxy M30. The Galaxy M10 and the Galaxy M20 were launched by Samsung to take over the budget smartphone segment from other companies. Following the success of the Galaxy M10 and the Galaxy M20, the company decided to launch Samsung Galaxy M30 in India.

It was an upgrade over its predecessors in terms of specifications and features. Samsung Galaxy M30 smartphone comes with a triple-rear camera setup and is one of the cheapest handsets to sport it. During its first sale, Samsung Galaxy M30 it was well received by the customers, and now it is set to go on a second sale today from 12:00pm (noon) onwards.

Samsung Galaxy M30 price and launch offers

The Samsung Galaxy M30 is priced at Rs 14,990 for the 4GB RAM/ 64GB storage variant while the 6GB RAM/ 128GB storage variant costs Rs 17,990.

Samsung Galaxy M30 will be sold on Amazon India’s website and as part of the launch offers the customers can get total dame protection at Rs 1,199 along with double data benefits from Reliance Jio and no cost EMIs.

Samsung Galaxy M30 specifications

Samsung Galaxy M30 sports a 6.4-inch (2340 x 1080 pixels) Full HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-U display with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. It is powered by an octa-core Exynos 7904 14nm processor coupled with Mali G71GPU. Samsung Galaxy M30 comes in two RAM and storage variants – one with 4GB RAM coupled with 64GB storage and the other comes with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. Both the variants of the smartphone support a microSD card of up to 512GB. The handset runs Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with Samsung Experience 9.5.

Samsung Galaxy M30 packs a triple-rear camera setup which comprises of a 13MP primary sensor with an f/1.9 aperture coupled with a 5MP secondary sensor with an f/2.2 aperture with another 5MP ultra-wide-angle sensor with 123-degree wide-angle lens. On the front, there is a 16MP camera with an f/2.0 aperture. For security, Samsung Galaxy M30 comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and it also has a face unlock fetaure. The smartphone comes with Dual-SIM card slot along with a dedicated microSD card slot.

Other features of the Samsung Galaxy M30 includes a 3.5mm audio jack, Dolby Atmos, Dual 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 5, GPS + GLONASS, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and a 5000mAh battery with fast charging support.

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Redmi Go to launch in India today: How to watch live stream, expected price and specifications

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Redmi Go to launch in India today: How to watch live stream, expected price and specifications

Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi is all set to unveil an Android Go smartphone in India today at an event in New Delhi. Dubbed Redmi Go smartphone, the handset was launched in January this year, but so far, it is only available in select countries. Xiaomi will be unveiling the Redmi Go device for Indian users at 12 pm IST today.

If you wish to watch the smartphone getting launched in India, you would be happy to know that the Chinese smartphone maker will be live-streaming the launch of Redmi Go. The key highlights of the Redmi Go smartphone include 5-inch HD display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor and 8GB internal storage. The device is expected to come with Google Assistant support for Hindi. Here’s everything that you should know about the launch of the Redmi Go smartphone:

Redmi Go launch in India: How to watch live stream?

Xiaomi will be starting the Redmi Go launch event at 12 pm IST today. If you wish to watch the launch event, you can log on to Xiaomi India’s YouTube channel or the dedicated microsite on Mi.com.

Redmi Go price in India (expected)

Redmi Go is speculated to be the company’s most affordable smartphone in the country so far, and considering its and Android Go device, the speculation may not be wrong. The Redmi Go handset was unveiled in Philippines at PHP 3,990, which is approximately Rs 5,200. With this, we can derive that the Redmi Go smartphone will be launched in Indian market in the under Rs 5,000 price bracket.

Redmi Go specifications

The Redmi Go smartphone runs Google’s Android Go, that has particularly been designed for handsets in the budget range. The Redmi Go smartphone comes with a 5-inch HD display that has an aspect ratio of 16:9 and a pixel density of 296ppi. Powered by quad-core Snapdragon 425 processor, Redmi Go smartphone comes with 1GB of RAM and has Adreno 308 GPU onboard.

For imaging duties, the smartphone has an 8MP sensor on its back panel that has an f/2.0 aperture. For selfies and video calls, the handset houses a 5MP sensor that comes with an f/2.2 aperture.

The smartphone is available in 8GB and 16GB of storage options and both can hold a microSD card of up to 128GB. The Redmi Go smartphone packs a 3,000mah battery and for connectivity, it comes with 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.1, GPS, and a micro-USB port.

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Netflix would not be a part of Apple’s video streaming service

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Netflix would not be a part of Apple’s video streaming service

Cupertino-based technology giant Apple is all set to unveil its new video service next week. However, even now, there are a number of things that we don’t know about Apple’s plans. But today, we know one thing for sure: Netflix is definitely not a part of Apple’s video service plans.

This has been confirmed by none other than Netflix CEO Reed Hastings. He has clarified that the company would not be selling its subscriptions via the hub that Apple will be launching. Apple’s platform will be a lot like Amazon‘s which sells services like HBO and Showtime. We should also add here that Facebook is also working on a very similar idea.

Speaking to Recode, Hastings said, “Apple’s a great company. We want to have people watch our shows on our services.”

We should say that is was expected as Netflix already dominates the video streaming space and it has been consistently been distancing itself from Apple if you trace back the last few years. Interestingly, this is exactly the period when Apple developed an interest in launching its own video service.

And this is not the first time when Netflix has counted itself out of an Apple service. To recall, in 2016, the Cupertino-based technology giant launched a new TV app which was supposed to be a digital TV guide. No surprises here: Netflix did not sign up for it.

When asked about this, the company’s content head Ted Sarandos said that Apple is not an important source of revenue for Netflix.

However, now there are going to be a number of other companies that Netflix will have to deal with including Apple, Disney and WarnerMedia. Speaking on how Netflix plans to compete with them, Hastings was quick to say “with difficulty.” On a more optimistic note, he added, “These are amazing, large, well-funded companies … but you do your best job when you have great competitors.”

We should add that the CEO has maintained this even when he was asked previously about competition like HBO and Amazon. He has also pointed out that those services and Netflix have grown simultaneously, which means that the success of his video streaming platform does not have to be at any other service’s expense.

But considering that the number of services is now going up, not all of them will succeed as video streaming space is getting increasingly competitive now.

Although there will be some people who would subscribe to Netflix, Amazon Prime, Apple, Disney Plus, HBO and others. However, there wouldn’t be too many such people.

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iPad Air (2019) and iPad Mini (2019) launched: 10 things you should know

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iPad Air (2019) and iPad Mini (2019) launched: 10 things you should know

Just a week before its March 25 event, Apple has taken wraps off its new iPad Air and iPad Mini. The new tablets by Apple come with a number of upgrades including an advanced Retina Display and the A12 Bionic Chipset. Here’s everything that you need to know about the newly launched iPad Air and iPad Mini tablets:

Screen size

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The new iPad Air sports a 10.5-inch LED-backlit Retina display with 1668×2224-pixel resolution. On the other hand, the new iPad Mini features a 7.9-inch LED-backlit Retina display with a pixel resolution of 1536×2048. According to Apple, the advanced Retina displays of the iPads come with True Tone technology and their wide colour support is 25% brighter. The display of iPad Air is 20% larger with over half a million more pixels, according to the company.

Processor and storage

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The newly launched iPads by Apple are powered by the A12 Bionic processor coupled with the company’s Neural Engine. The new iPad Air is claimed to deliver a 70% boost in performance and have twice the graphics capability as compared to its predecessor. On the other hand, the new iPad Mini is said to be a powerful multi-tasking machine that can deliver three times the performance and nine times faster graphics as compared to its predecessor. Both the tablets are available in 64GB and 256GB storage configurations.

Camera

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Both the tablets have identical cameras. On the back, the new iPad Air and iPad Mini sport an 8MP rear camera with an f/2.4 aperture and five-elements lens. But, the tablets do not come with a flash. For selfies and video calls, there is a 7MP selfie camera clubbed with a Retina flash.

No support for Face ID

iPad Air 2019

We should point out that the upgraded iPads do not support Face ID, but they do have support for Touch ID. Other connectivity options of the new iPad Air and iPad Mini include Bluetooth v5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, and optional LTE support.

Compatible with Apple Pencil

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iPad Air (2019) and iPad Mini (2019) have support for the first generation Apple Pencil and this, according to the company, opens up new creativity and productivity possibilities for users. iPad Air (2019) and iPad Mini (2019) users can do an array of things with the Apple Pencil ranging from drawing and writing down thoughts to marking up documents and retouching photos.

Comes in two versions

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Besides having different storage configurations, the tablets are available two variants. Both iPad Air (2019) and iPad Mini (2019) are available in Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi + Cellular versions.

Price in India

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While the Wi-Fi only version of the new iPad Air is priced at $499 (Indian pricing – Rs 44,900), the Wi-Fi + Cellular variants costs $629 (Indian pricing – Rs 55,900). On the other hand, the new iPad Mini’s Wi-Fi only version bears a price tag of $399 (Indian pricing – Rs 34,900), and the Wi-Fi + Cellular model costs $529 (Indian pricing – Rs 45,900).

Availability

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As of now, the new iPads are available for purchase in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the UAE, UK and US. The new tablets would be made available in India “soon”.

Colour variants

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Apple is selling the new iPad Air and iPad Mini in three colour options. Both the tablets are available Silver, Space Grey and Gold colours options.

Accessories have to be bought separately

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We should mention that the accessories of the new iPads have to be bought separately. While Apple Pencil will be sold for $99 (INR 8500), the Smart Keyboard can be picked up at $159 (INR 13900). Apple will also be selling Polyurethane Smart Covers for both the tablets.

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Huawei P30 Pro to sport Samsung’s AMOLED display panel: Report

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Huawei P30 Pro to sport Samsung’s AMOLED display panel: Report

Huawei upcoming flagship devices, the P30 and the P30 Pro are scheduled to launch on March 26 at an event in Paris, France. In the last couple of weeks Huawei’s upcoming smartphones have been in talks for one reason or the other. And now, a new report suggests that the upcoming Huawei P30 Pro will sport Samsung’s AMOLED display panel.

Samsung has reportedly made a contract with the Chinese smartphone manufacturer for supplying curved AMOLED display panels for Huawei’s upcoming flagship smartphone. It should be noted that Huawei might take the contract off from its previous partners – LG and BOE to use Samsung’s AMOLED panel in its upcoming smartphones. The reason for the change of business partners is said to be Samsung’s production capability where it can produce and offer high quality display panels to the Chinese smartphone manufacturer. Although there is no official news from both the companies about the supply of OLED panels, but it is expected to be announced in the coming days.

The information about the contract between the South Korean technology giant and Huawei comes from a tipster on Weibo who reports that Samsung will be the only supplier of AMOLED panels for the Huawei P30 Pro. The report further states that Huawei will be taking the curved display panels from Samsung on a large scale. For this reason, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer might have to break ties with its previous partners who supplied OLED panels to Huawei – LG and BOE. And with this new deal, we will reportedly see AMOLED display panels in the future Huawei P-series and Mate-series smartphones, both of which are high-end devices.

The exact reason and the type of the business contract between Samsung and Huawei is still unknown but it is being speculated that Huawei wants to use Samsung’s OLED panels in their smartphones. And it is a known fact throughout the smartphone industry that Samsung produces great quality of OLED panel, which is also the reason Apple uses the company’s display panels on its flagships. Samsung’s latest flagship device – the Galaxy S10 has received DisplayMate’s highest ranking – A+ in its display quality which further proves the point.

But it should be noted that LG’s OLED panels, which Huawei used in the Mate 20 Pro, had a display bleeding issue which created greenish tint at the edges of the display. So, Huawei’s partnership with Samsung might mean that it wants to use the best OLED panels for its upcoming flagship devices.

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Samsung Galaxy A10 with Infinity-V display, Exynos 7884 SoC goes on sale in India

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Samsung Galaxy A10 with Infinity-V display, Exynos 7884 SoC goes on sale in India

South Korean technology giant Samsung’s Galaxy A10 smartphone has gone on sale in India via various retail and online platforms today. Samsung Galaxy A10 smartphone was launched recently as a part of Galaxy A series, along with Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50. It was the most affordable among the three smartphones from Samsung Galaxy A series that were unveiled in India.

We should add here that the other two smartphones – Samsung Galaxy A50 and Galaxy A30 – went on sale as soon as they were launched in the country. Among the key highlights of the smartphone are its 6.2-inch HD+ Infinity-V display, an octa-core processor, and Android 9.0 Pie skinned with Samsung’s One UI. Here’s what you need to know about its sale details:

Samsung Galaxy A10 price

Samsung Galaxy A10 was launched in India at Rs 8,490 and is available in three colour variants – Red, Blue, and Black. Samsung originally had plans to sell the Galaxy A10 smartphone starting March 20 and even teased its availability via a tweet that was posted on the company’s India account last week. But then, Samsung pulled down to post and said that the smartphone would soon hit the stores.

We should mention that the price of Samsung Galaxy A50 begins at Rs 19,990 for the 4GB RAM/64GB storage variant while its 6GB RAM/64GB storage model can be picked up at Rs 22,990. On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy A30 costs Rs 16,990.

Today, the South Korean technology giant sent out a press note saying that the device is available via retail and online platforms in India. The device is now available for purchase via Amazon India, Flipkart, Paytm and Samsung Online Shop.

Samsung Galaxy A10 specifications

Coming to the specifications of the smartphone, Samsung Galaxy A10 features a 6.2-inch HD+ Infinity-V Display and is powered by an octa-core Exynos 7884 SoC coupled with 2GB of RAM. The smartphone comes with a single camera at the back which is a 13MP sensor with f/1.9 aperture and for selfies and video calls, there is a 5MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture. Samsung Galaxy A10 comes with 32GB internal storage and can hold a microSD card of up to 512GB. The handset packs a 3,400mAh battery.

Speaking about the device, the company tweeted, “Introducing the Galaxy A10! It comes with a 15.80cm (6.2”) HD+ Infinity V display, 13MP rear camera with F1.9 aperture and a 5MP front camera with face recognition. It has a 3,400 mAh battery and will be available in red, blue and black colours.”

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iPad Air, iPad Mini 2019 models with A12 Bionic processor, Apple Pencil support launched: India price and specifications

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iPad Air, iPad Mini 2019 models with A12 Bionic processor, Apple Pencil support launched: India price and specifications

Cupertino-based technology giant Apple has today unveiled the upgraded iPad Air and iPad Mini models, just a week ahead of its March 25 event. The newly launched devices by Apple include a new 10.5-inch iPad Air and an iPad Mini 2019, which is the successor of iPad Mini 4. We should mention that Apple has not added a number to the names of its devices this time and is just calling them the new iPad Air and the new iPad Mini respectively.

The company has announced that the newly launched iPads would be powered by A12 Bionic chip and come with an advanced Retina display. They would also come with support for Apple Pencil. Here are the pricing details and specifications of the newly launched iPads:

iPad Air (2019) and iPad Mini (2019) price

The upgraded iPad Air is available in Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + Cellular models. While the former is priced at $499, the latter costs $629. On the other hand, the new iPad Mini’s Wi-Fi only version bears a price tag of $399, while the Wi-Fi + Cellular model costs $529. In India, iPad Air’s Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi + Cellular model will retail at Rs 44,900 and Rs 55,900 respectively.

Speaking of iPad Mini’s models, the Wi-Fi only variant costs Rs 34,900, while the Wi-Fi + Cellular version would be priced at Rs 45,900. Both the devices will be available in Silver, Space Grey and Gold colours and can be picked up in weather 64GB storage model and a 256GB storage variant.

Apple has said that iPad Air as well as iPad Mini are now available for purchase in 27 countries. Interested customers can buy them via Apple’s online store as well as Apple Store app. The new iPads will be available in India ‘soon’.

iPad Air (2019) and iPad mini (2019) specifications

Coming to the specifications, iPad Air (2019) features a 10.5-inch LED-backlit Retina display that has a pixel resolution of 1668×2224. Powered by A12 Bionic chip, the device is available in 64GB and 256GB storage configurations. On the camera front, iPad Air (2019) has an 8MP rear camera with an f/2.4 aperture and five-elements lens. However, iPad Air (2019) does not come with a flash. On the front panel, there is a 7MP selfie camera on the tablet coupled with a Retina flash. For connectivity, there is support for Bluetooth v5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, and optional LTE support. We should point out that the tablet does not come with Face ID, but it does have support for Touch ID.

Speaking of the new iPad Mini (2019), the tablet comes with a 7.9-inch LED-backlit Retina display with a pixel resolution of 1536×2048. The rest of the specifications of the two tablets are identical.

The devices are compatible with Apple Pencil (1st generation) that will be sold separately at $99. In addition to this, the Smart Keyboard will be sold for $159. The company will also be selling Polyurethane Smart Covers for both the tablets.

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Dell Alienware Area-51m, Alienware m15 and Dell G7 laptops launched in India: Price and specifications

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Dell Alienware Area-51m, Alienware m15 and Dell G7 laptops launched in India: Price and specifications

Dell India has launched its AlienwareArea-51m , Alienware m15 and Dell G7 gaming laptops in India today. The company has claimed that Dell Alienware Area-51m is the ‘world’s most powerful and upgradable laptop’ while the Alienware m15 is the ‘thinnest and lightest 15-inch gaming laptop’. Both laptops from Alienware comes with Cryo-Tech v2.0. While the Dell G7 is brought out in the company’s updated G-series affordable gaming laptops in India.

Alienware Area-51m, Alienware m15 and Dell G7 price and availability

The Alienware Area-51m laptop is available for Rs 2,99,590 while the Alienware m15 is priced at Rs 1,78,399.

On the other hand, the Dell G7 is priced at Rs 1,57,399.

All the laptops will be available on Dell’s official website and other large format retail stores including Reliance, Croma and multi-brand stores starting April 1.

Alienware Area-51m, Alienware m15 and Dell G7 features and specifications

Dell Alienware Area-51m laptop is powered by the 9th generation Intel i7 or i9 CPUs and with 64GB RAM and 2.5Gbps Ethernet technology. The device has an upgradable GPU and 17-inch display with 144Hz refresh rate. Dell Alienware Area-51m laptop has an RGB LED backlit keyboard along with Tobii eye-tracking and Alienware Command Center. The backplate of the laptop of is made of steel which gives it rigidity. The laptop is made of magnesium alloy that ensures that it is light in weight while also maintaining the structural rigidity and thinness. The Alienware Area-51m comes with full support of Alienware Graphics Amplifier with PCI Express enabled which makes it capable of holding a desktop GPU from either NVIDIA or AMD. For cooling purpose, the Area-51m comes with Cryo-Tech 2.0 which keeps the airflow smooth and keeps the laptop cool. The Alienware Area-51m is available in Lunar Light and Dark Side of the Moon colour options.

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On the other hand, Dell’s Alienware m15 is powered by an 8th generation Intel Core i7 processor. There is an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or 2070 MQ design GPU for completing the gaming needs of the users. It holds a screen size of 15-inches and despite it being thinner than Alienware 13, it offers greater performance. It weighs 2.16kg and is 17.9mm thin. It too comes with an RGB backlit keyboard along with AlienFX which lets the user customize the colour of lighting he wants to choose for the keyboard. Other than this, it has a power button and the LCD cover Alien head. Like the Area-51m, Alienware m15 also comes with the company’s CryonTech 2.0 technology which lets it stay cool during the heavy gaming sessions. Dell Alienware m15 is available in Epic Silver and Nebula Red colour options.

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Last on the list is the Dell G7 which is the affordable gaming laptop from Dell. It is powered by an 8th generation Intel Core processor with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 20 series GPU, and comes with 6GB GDDR6 video memory. The G7 has a 15-inch Full HD anti-glare display panel with 3-sided narrow borders, wide-viewing angle and in-plane switching. The display of the laptop has 144GHz refresh rate, and the device comes with Killer Gigabit Ethernet Controller which reduces the lagging and jittering the user faces when gaming. Dell G7 has two-front facing speakers which come tuned with Waves MaxxAudio Pro. There are dual drives with SSD options including the NVMe PCIe which ensures a faster performance. Dell G7 gaming laptop is 19.9mm tall which enhances its portability. Its body is built on the three-piece metal construction braces with brushed metal finish which gives it a rugged and premium feel. The Dell G7 is available in Abyss Grey with blue accents.

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Black Shark 2 render revealed by the CEO Peter Wu before its launch

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Black Shark 2 render revealed by the CEO Peter Wu before its launch

Xiaomi’s gaming smartphone sub-brand, Black Shark is all set to launch the second iteration in its line-up of gaming smartphones in China today – the Black Shark 2. But before the official launch of the smartphone, its official render has been shared by the company’s CEO Peter Wu. According to the render, the Black Shark 2 comes without a notch and features a premium metal build with rounded corners. There was also a controller placed besides the Black Shark 2 in the render image which indicates that the device will come with the new circular touchpad controller.

It is already known that the Black Shark 2 will be powered by the Snapdragon 855 SoC. The smartphone has been spotted on benchmark platforms twice before its launch. But it should be noted that the design and the build of the Black Shark 2 was unknown, till now. According to the image shared by Peter Wu, the Black Shark 2 will have rounded corners, which are more pronounced that the first iteration of the smartphone. However, there is no physical home button on the Black Shark 2. In Black Shark, there was a power button which housed the fingerprint scanner of the device, which is absent from its successor. Till now, there is no news if the Black Shark 2 will have a fingerprint scanner at the back or it will have an in-display fingerprint scanner.

The render also shows that the Black Shark 2 smartphone will have a metal build which will give it a durable and premium look and feel. The Black Shark’s green shade runs alongside the metallic edge of the smartphone, just like the Black Shark.

Talking about the controller, the image did showcase a circular touchpad lying beside the Black Shark 2. It should be noted that the first iteration of the Black Shark came with a controller in the box itself for the sole purpose of assisting in gaming. And the second iteration of the Black Shark hopes to follow that tradition, but this time the controller has been changed. Some new gaming accessories are also rumoured to be tagged along inside the box of the Black Shark 2.

Other specifications of the Black Shark 2 include a Liquid Col 3.0 technology which lets the device stay cool even during intense gaming and heavy work load. And it might come with 8GB/12GB or RAM to aid the users in multitasking.

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MSI Holi Splash Sale begins today: Here’s a look at all the deals available

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MSI Holi Splash Sale begins today: Here’s a look at all the deals available

Gaming laptops and peripherals maker MSI has announced the Holi Splash Sale in India before the arrival of the festival. The sale will start today onwards and will go on till April 30, 2019. During this sale, the company is offering various deals on their gaming and non-gaming laptops. The company is also offering special bundled gifts with the purchase of the MSI laptops. Here’s a look at the offers you can avail:

MSI Holi Splash Sale offers

During the Holi Splash Sale, if the customer purchases MSI RTX Laptops or GF75 or the Prestige Series Laptops then they can redeem special bundled gifts.

Those special bundled gifts offered by MSI include:

On the purchase of any MSI GT, GS, GE series of gaming laptops with GeForce RTX Graphic Cards from MSI India authorized retail store or any online sellers, the customers will get a gaming mouse along with an Elite Case as a special bundle gift.

While on the purchase of any MSI GL73 with GeForce RTX Graphic Cards or MSI GF75 from MSI India authorized retail store or from any online sellers, the customers will get a Lootbox along with a Gaming backpack as special bundle gifts.

Lastly, if the customer purchases any MSI Prestige Series laptops – MSI P65, MSI PS63 or MSI PS42 – from MSI India authorized retail store or from other online sellers, they will get an extra 1-year Domestic Warranty along with a standard mouse.

It should be noted that MSI had launched a series of gaming laptops with Nvidia GeForce RTX graphics last month in India. The series of laptops launched by MSI includes the MSI GS65 Stealth, the MSI GT Titan, the MSI GE75 Raider and the MSI GL. Along with that, the company also launched two new Prestige series of laptops aimed for professionals. The Prestige series from MSI is not a gaming laptop which the company is known for but an ultrabook like Microsoft Surface.

If we talk about the price, then the MSI GS series starts at Rs 79,990 and on the other hand the MSI Prestige laptops start at Rs 77,990.

The laptops are available on online e-commerce websites along with offline MSI stores in New Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata and Pune.

MSI laptops are known for gaming and performance and are popular and well-known among the gamers. With the Holi Splash Sale, MSI is giving a chance to the users to buy the laptops and get additional gifts as well.

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