Apple may be manufacturing its own batteries: Report

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Apple may be manufacturing its own batteries: Report

Cupertino-based technology giant Apple is reportedly planning to produce its own batteries. The smartphone giant has hired Soonho Ahn, who previously worked at Samsung SDI for over four years. Once this happened, speculative reports started circulating that Apple is working on its own line of batteries.

While this is not a very prominent sign of the company manufacturing its own batteries, a recent report in Bloomberg also said that Apple has started sourcing cobalt from miners, which adds credibility to the fact that the technology giant is indeed working on its own batteries.

It is worth noticing that cobalt is a key material that is required in manufacturing Lithium-ion batteries. We should also mention that until now, Apple used batteries from third-party suppliers in its iPhones and other products.

However, it should also be added that even now, Apple is far more involved in designing batteries than most other companies. For instance, Apple especially got customised L-shaped batteries for the iPhone XS in order to save space on their devices.

But from what it seems like, Apple is looking to have full control over its batteries and not just be partially involved in the process. Making its own batteries from the scratch may also see the Cupertino-based smartphone company innovate its core battery technology. For a very long time, the innovation of rechargeable Lithium-ion batteries has been as less as it could have been. There has only been a marginal increase in battery density and there hasn’t been much change in the electrolytes that enhance the battery’s standby times and fastens its charging standards.

Although the battery stamina has increased, other factors, like how much space smartphones’ batteries take has remained largely unchanged.

Apple’s latest hiring may be an indication that this is exactly what the company is planning to do with its own batteries. It would not only change the battery’s shape but also better utilise the space inside iPhones. This would also enable Apple to add some improved features to its mobile phone lineup. However, as of now, Apple is being tight-lipped about its battery manufacturing plans and currently, there is no other information available about it. We’ll update you as we get to know more.

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How to transfer contacts from iPhone to Android

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How to transfer contacts from iPhone to Android

 

People who are planning to switch from an iPhone to an Android device (which is becoming more common these days), transferring of contacts might trouble some. So, if you have to transfer your contacts from iPhone to Android without losing any data, we have introduced three methods that can help you with the same. The first method is to transfer your contacts via iCloud. Here is how to do it:

  • On your iPhone, go to Settings>[your name]>iCloud>turn on iCloud service for contacts.
  • A pop-up video will appear where you’ll find ‘Merge’, Press that.
  • On your computer, open iCloud and log in with you Apple ID
  • Now select the contacts on your iPhone> Export vCard. At this point, your iPhone contacts will be transferred to your computer
  • Now connect your Android phone to your computer via USB. Copy the file containing the contacts, and import them to your android device and populate.

The next method is transferring your contacts with the help of a Google Account. This is only applicable if you are using your Gmail account. So, if you want to use this method then make sure that you have one. Here are the steps involved when you want to transfer contacts from iPhone to Android using Gmail account:

  • Login to your Gmail account.
  • Click the Gmail logo, and select your contacts on iPhone like you did earlier.
  • After this, select More in the drop-down menu, click on Import.
  • Import the file downloaded from iCloud, and your contacts will automatically be synced to the Android device.

The third and final method is, the use of iTunes. Here are the steps which will help you transfer your contact using this option:

  • Launch iTunes on your computer
  • Connect your iPhone with it
  • On iTunes, click on the device icon and choose info
  • Now, check ‘Sync Contacts With’ and then select Google Contacts. Type the username of your account contact, and password and click on Apply

Your Android device should be synced with the same Gmail account. This allows Google to sync contacts to your Android phone automatically when you connect your Gmail account to it.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 highlight: Super Night Scene Mode to feature in this phone

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 highlight: Super Night Scene Mode to feature in this phone

The MIUI team had recently announced that the Redmi Note 7 is going to get a Super Night Scene Mode in the upcoming software update. Well, this turns out to be true. Xiaomi confirmed that this update will be rolled out to all Redmi Note 7 users very soon. To look back, the original Super Night Scene camera mode was incorporated in the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 last year. And subsequently, the Super Night Scene Mode was brought to the Xiaomi Mi 8 and the Mi Mix 2S. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is the latest smartphone to receive this update.

Weibo also confirmed through a post that the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is about to receive the Super Night Scene Mode. This feature helps users to click HDR pictures in low-light areas. Xiaomi started with this feature after being inspired from Google’s Night Scene Mode. Mi Mix 3 received this feature last year during November as a part of MIUI 10 8.11.7 update. Then during the same month, this was released for the Mi 8 and the Mi Mix 2S as a part of MIUI 10.8.11.8 update. To recall, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 was launched in China and yesterday we got to know that it is also about to launch in India.

To talk about its specifications, the dimensions of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 are 159.2×75.2×8.1mm and it weighs 186 grams. The smartphone sports a 6.3-inch 1,080×2,340 display with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. It is powered by Qualcomm’s SDM660 Snapdragon 660 SoC. The RAM variants include 3GB, 4GB and 6GB. The 4GB and 6GB variant brings a 64GB internal storage whereas the 3GB variant comes with 32GB storage. The main camera consists of a 5MP sensor and a 48MP sensor. On the other hand, selfie camera which is on the front consists of a 13MP sensor.

Connectivity options include WiFi 802.11, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, Infrared port, FM Radio and USB 2.0. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 packs a large 4,000mAh battery. Sensors include fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity and compass.

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Facebook is closing down its Moments app

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Facebook is closing down its Moments app

Social networking giant Facebook launched its Moments app back in 2015 saying that it was a way of managing pictures of you and your friends by uploading them to the app. With Moments, Facebook’s facial recognition software identified images of the user’s friends and enabled him to share the photos with them.

However, it seems like the idea behind Facebook‘s app never became a hit with people and maybe that’s why the company has today announced that it will be closing down the app on February 25.

The report about Facebook closing down its Moments app first appeared on CNET, which quoted Rushabh Doshi, director of product management for Moments saying, “We’re ending support for the Moments app, which we originally launched as a place for people to save their photos. We know the photos people share are important to them so we will continue offering ways to save memories within the Facebook app.”

While Moments was initially thought of as an interesting attempt by Facebook to create a photo-sharing app, it probably would have worked better had the images uploaded on the app actually linked to the social platform too. Most users just found it easier to directly upload their photos on Facebook instead of separately uploading them on Moments and Facebook to ultimately share with the same set of people.

According to Facebook, the main reason behind closing down Moments is that not enough people are using the photo-sharing app. But then, it’s also fair to point out that the social networking giant never really pushed its users to get on the app. It never tried to popularise the existing features of the app, and never rolled out new interesting features to get more people onboard.

However, we’ll just thank Facebook for one thing: That it didn’t force us to download the Moments app as it did with Messenger.

Coming back to Moments, if you were one among the few people who used the app which is on the verge of being closed down, you would be able to get all your photos via a tool that Facebook has created.  You can do this by either creating a private album on your Facebook account or download all the photos on your device. You have until May to download and transfer these photos.

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Don’t have high-end PC or laptop to play PUBG? Don’t worry, now you can play PUBG lite for free

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Don’t have high-end PC or laptop to play PUBG? Don’t worry, now you can play PUBG lite for free

PUBG Corp. is currently testing a version of the game that is meant for low end PCs. Known as PUBG Lite, this game is being tested in Thailand as of now. However, developers through a blog post have said that the PUBG Lite will soon be available in other countries as well. In the blog post, it was mentioned that PUBG Lite was launched on January 10, 2019. Also, it mentioned that unlike PUBG’s steam version that needs high specifications, one can play this version without having the same kind of high-end hardware.

Now that a new PUBG version has been launched for low-end rigs, we will see people using budget laptops to play this game. Further good news is that PUBG Lite is free-to-play, therefore this reduces the entry barrier. This will shoot up the number of players of PUBG even further. The developers claim that the PUBG Lite will be just as good as the PUBG steam version despite being built for low-end hardware devices. Yesterday, developers publicized another blog post in which they said that PUBG Lite open beta is available in Thailand.

Let’s wait and see when PUBG Lite gets launched in India. The minimum specifications of the game are Windows 7, 8 or 10 64bit, Intel Core i3 2.4GHz, 4GB RAM Intel HD Graphics 4000 and 4GB onboard storage. The recommended specifications include Intel Core 2.8GHz, 8GB RAM, AMD Radeon HD 7870 or Nvidia GeForce GTX 660, 4GB disk space and Windows 7, 8 or 10 64bit.

Taking into account India’s current state of affairs, PUBG’s experience has become a bit unfavourable. In Gujarat, the state government issued a circular to the district authorities to ban PUBG in primary schools. The online game which has ubiquitous players worldwide has been deemed as addictive for primary school children in Gujarat. According to officials, the circular by the state primary education departments was issued after being recommended by the Gujarat State Commission for Protection of Child Rights.

Moreover, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has also planned to ban the game across the country. It has sent letters to the state governments in the country to implement this ban.

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PUBG Mobile 0.11.0 update is now in beta: Here’s a list of all the new features

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PUBG Mobile 0.11.0 update is now in beta: Here’s a list of all the new features

Are you addicted to PUBG Mobile just like everyone else is? If the answer to that is yes, we have some news that will make you happy. PUBG Mobile’s 0.11.0 update has now been rolled out in beta. The much-awaited update adds the Resident Evil 2 collaboration and the Zombie mode to PUBG Mobile. We should mention that the official name of PUBG Mobile Zombies mode is Sunset and it is available on Erangel.

In addition to human additions, you would also find bosses from Resident Evil 2 present on the map when you play PUBG. This, we feel, is the key highlight of the collaboration. On killing them, you can secure the resources that you need to survive.

The 0.11.0 update also adds moonlight to PUBG Mobile‘s Vikendi snow map and brings Sanhok to Arcade – Quick Match. Besides this, you will also find some features from the PC version of the game. Here’s a complete list of features that PUBG Mobile has got with its 0.11.0 update:

  • Added RE2: Sunset, a new time-limited event mode. Fight to survive as usual on Erangel, but Zombies and Bosses from Resident Evil 2 will also spawn on the map! Kill them to get resources and items.
  • Added Resident Evil 2 main menu theme and music.
  • Added weather: Moonlight to Vikendi.
  • Added Personal Spaces, where player information and Connections are displayed. Select a friend with Synergy 400 or above as Partner to stand by your side in your Space!
  • Added push-to-talk chat in matches.
  • Sanhok is now available in Arcade – Quick Match.
  • Added a PC feature: Damage stacking outside of safe zone. The further away players are from the safe zone, the more damage they take.
  • Added feature form our PC counterpart: Air raid adjustment. In Sanhok and Vikendi, the size of the air raid area is reduced as the safe zone reduces in size.

In another news, PUBG Mobile is getting banned in primary schools in Gujarat. According to the state’s government, the game is very addictive and is contributing the poor results that students are scoring in their examinations.

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Nokia 2 to get Android 8.1 Oreo, might compromise UI performance

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Nokia 2 to get Android 8.1 Oreo, might compromise UI performance

HMD Global has announced Android Pie for a slew of their smartphones with the latest one being Nokia 3.1 Plus. Even though Nokia 8 Sirocco received the Android Pie a bit late, it was still part of this lineup. However, Nokia 2 was not part of the Android Pie listing. In fact, it has only been updated till Android 7.0 Nougat. It was only today, that Juho Sarvikas, Chief Production Officer of HMD Global tweeted that it will receive Android 8.1 Oreo soon. In a range of tweets, today, he confirmed that the Nokia 2 is going to be updated to this Android version.

However, there is one repercussion. As Android 8.1 Oreo requires more from the system compared to Android Nougat, the UI performance is going to be compromised. Juho Sarvikas recommended that those who want a better UI performance should stay on Android Nougat. For the rest, the company will make the Android 8.1 Oreo available via a webpage soon enough. To recall, the Nokia 2 was launched in 2017 with Android Nougat out-of-the-box. It is one of the HMD Global’s budget segment phones that costs Rs 6,150.

The device sports 5-inch 720×1,280 resolution display with an aspect ratio of 16:9. It comes with a single RAM variant, that is 1GB that brings an internal storage of 8MP. This memory is expandable via a microSD card up to 128GB. The primary camera comprises of an 8MP sensor and the secondary camera has a 5MP sensor. Being a budget segment phone, the Nokia 2 packs a large battery of 4,100mAh. Connectivity options include WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, FM Radio and microUSB 2.0. The smartphone measures 143.5×71.3×9.3 and weighs 161 grams.

The Nokia 2 is powered by Qualcomm’s MSM8909v2 Snapdragon 212 SoC. The handset comes in three colour options—black, white, copper-black. It has only three sensors, that is, an accelerometer, proximity and compass.

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Vivo Apex 2019: Ten things you must know about this futuristic smartphone

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Vivo Apex 2019: Ten things you must know about this futuristic smartphone

After leaving us thoroughly impressed with its Vivo NEX and NEX Dual Display, the Chinese smartphone brand has again unveiled a futuristic-looking handset. Dubbed Vivo Apex 2019, the concept smartphone packs some serious technology and looks stunning. Here are ten things you must know about the Vivo Apex 2019 concept phone:

Comes without holes, buttons and ports

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This seems to be the next big trend in the smartphone industry. The day before yesterday, Meizu announced its holeless smartphone named Zero, and just a day later, Vivo unveiled its Apex 2019 concept phone that does not have any holes, buttons or ports on its body. Although it’s just a concept right now, the company has given a fair idea about how it will work without these. Read on to find out.

The screen also doubles as a speaker

vivo apex 2019 4Vivo Apex 2019 sports a 6.39-inch AMOLED display that has the piezoelectric transducer technology. This technology enables the screen of the device to emit sound. This may be impressive, but it is not the key highlight of the display. Want to what that is? Read on…

Has full-display fingerprint scanning

vivo apex 2019Yes, you read that right. The display of Vivo Apex 2019 concept phone comes with full-display fingerprint scanning. This means that you can place your finger anywhere on the smartphone’s screen to unlock the device. This makes the fingerprint sensor of Vivo Apex 2019 the most-advanced in the smartphone industry.

Is powered by the most powerful processor in the world and has 5G support

vivo apex 2019 9Vivo Apex 2019 concept smartphone is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 SoC, which is the latest and the most powerful processor available in the market. With this processor, the Vivo Apex 2019 gets support for 5G networks.

Packs a massive RAM

vivo apex 2019 6Another factor that makes the Vivo Apex 2019 powerful is that it packs 12GB of RAM. The smartphone will be available in 256GB and 512GB storage options.

Here’s how the charging works

vivo apex 2019 3Vivo Apex 2019 comes with MagPort, a magnetic connector that has to be attached on the back panel of the smartphone for charging and data transfer. It works in a similar way to Moto Mods.

Cameras on the device

vivo apex 2019 8The smartphone comes with a dual rear camera setup with 12MP and 13MP sensors coupled with an LED flash. However, there is no word on the selfie camera of the smartphone and neither is it visible in pictures. So we will have to wait till company reveals more about the Vivo Apex 2019.

How to switch it on?

vivo apex 2019 7Vivo Apex 2019 has a combination of capacitive touch and pressure-sensing on its side edge. These replace the physical power and volume rocker buttons that are used otherwise.

Will be present at the MWC 2019

vivo apex 2019 1Vivo Apex 2019 will be present at the Mobile World Congress 2019, which is scheduled to begin on February 25. We expect to find out more details about the device, like its IP rating or whether or not it supports wireless charging at the event.

Just a concept

vivo apex 2019 5We should mention that as of now, Vivo Apex 2019 is a concept phone. So the company is very likely to make certain changes to it before launching it commercially. We’ll update you as more details about it come in!

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PlayStation 5 and Next Xbox pricing details and specification leaked online

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PlayStation 5 and Next Xbox pricing details and specification leaked online

We have some news for gamers! While Sony and Microsoft continue to maintain silence about the next PlayStation and Xbox, but that doesn’t stop reports and speculations about the upcoming consoles from getting circulated online. And the latest speculation suggests that the pricing of PS5 and the Next Xbox would be in-line with the original price of the PS4 and Xbox One.

It has also been reported that Microsoft will again be seeing following a two-pronged strategy. It will be launching a streaming-only Xbox that has been codenamed Lockhart and another more conventional and powerful model that is known as Anaconda internally. What’s more, the PlayStation 5 and the Next Xbox will be released around the holiday season next year.

We should mention that this speculation comes from Reddit and popular gaming forum ResetEra. While the post on Reddit with the pricing and specifications of PS5 and the Next Xbox was removed, some of the details were confirmed by a verified user on ResetEra.

According to media reports that have surfaced online recently, the price of the PlayStation 5 will start at $399, which is the same as the launch price of PlayStation 4 in 2014. On the other hand, the successor to Xbox One will reportedly be priced at $499, which is also the same as the price of Xbox One along with Kinect sensor. The variant that comes without the Kinect sensor was launched later at a price of $399.

Coming to the specifications of the PS5, the console is said to come with a custom 8 cores/16 Threads Zen 2 CPU coupled with a custom NAVI @8+ teraflops GPU and 12GB of GDDR6 RAM. It will reportedly have 1TB of SSD storage.

Speaking of the specifications of the Next Xbox, it is said to be powered by a custom 8 cores/16 Threads Zen 2 CPU clubbed with a custom NAVI @12+ teraflops GPU and 16GB of GDDR6 RAM. The console will reportedly come with 1TB of NVMe SSD storage.

Last but not the least, the Next Xbox streaming console will reportedly come with a custom 8 cores/16 Threads Zen 2 CPU and custom NAVI @4+ teraflops GPU. It is said to come with 12GB of GDDR6 RAM and 1TB of NVMe SSD storage. Reports suggest that Microsoft will price this model at $249.

The post on ResetEra reads “The hardware is partially true. Storage is true. Raytracing is true. Lockhart is not a streaming box. Xbox SoC codename is Anubis, check AMD’s plan. MS AI is not a part of the hardware, in other words, never heard of TPU or ASIC like it. How to implement Raytracing? See GDC 2019. Why they make a decision like Lockhart? See GDC 2019. Why there still no DevKit? After GDC 2019.”

While the user who posted this is verified, we suggest to take this information with a pinch of salt the companies officially break their silence on the upcoming gaming consoles.

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AVITA launches a range of colourful notebooks in India

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AVITA launches a range of colourful notebooks in India

Tech-company AVITA is increasing its consumer base and is now going to sell its products in India. This time a laptop, AVITA Liber is being launched and in multiple colours. The colour options are very unusual and not the kind which you generally come across in gadgets. One can say, that it is a blend of fashion and technology to provide you with something very appealing. Based out of US, AVITA is a well-known lifestyle tech brand.

Alex Chung, CEO of Nexstop Company Ltd. Said, “We are absolutely delighted to launch AVITA’s exciting range of AVITA LIBER here in India. This market is known to be one of the fastest growing ones in the technology segment and is open to embrace new lifestyle brands. We are looking forward to introducing our fashion-forward and high-performance products to the Indian consumers. ’s brand philosophy is to allow our customers to express themselves through technology, and we aim to do this with our vibrant LIBER range.”

Seema Bhatnagar, the Country Manager of Nexstgo India said, “AVITA is going to be the answer for the tech savvy youth of India. Its contemporary features coupled up with quirky aesthetics in colour and design options will definitely appeal to the young corporates. With 5 patterns and 14 colors we are offering a new lifestyle products to the customers.”

To talk about its specifications, the AVITA Liber is quite lightweight, weighing 1.37 kilograms and sports a sleek casing. The AVITA Liber comes in two sizes, 13.3-inches and 14-inches with an FHD display with a resolution of 1920X1080 pixels. The device has a long battery backup that can go up to 10 hours. Connectivity options of the laptop include USB-C port, Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11ac WiFi. Also, there are two USB 3.0 ports that can be connected to different devices and accessories to extend versatility. The colour options of the AVITA Liber include AVITA Purple, Urban Ruby, Angel Blue etc.

The laptop is available on shopping portals like Amazon, Flipkart, Tata Cliq and Paytm. Oflline retailers who would be selling the device include Viveks, Alfa, Dhruv Sales and Croma. The warranty period of the AVITA Liber is three years and the starting price of these laptops is Rs 27,990. The price goes up to until Rs 83,990 depending upon the kind of CPU, RAM and storage configuration you opt for.

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Xiaomi Redmi Go is now official: Full specs, price and other launch details

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Xiaomi Redmi Go is now official: Full specs, price and other launch details

Xiaomi’s phone has been tipped ahead of its launch and from what we know, it is going to be a part of the Android One program. The new phone that is called the Xiaomi Redmi Go will presumably launch in Philippines first. The smartphone has already been certified in some markets now. Xiaomi Philippines, an official Facebook account shared a post recently that teased the launch of a new phone. The post had used with the hashtag #GoSmartDoMore. A blog based out of Philippines has informed that the phone has already been listed on Lazada.

Lazada is an online store and it listed the full specifications of a smartphone. In the poster, we have observed that there is a tagline called Go Smart, Do More. Considering that even the Facebook post had the same tagline in the form of a hashtag, it is safe to assume that the Xiaomi Redmi Go is smartphone being talked about here. The Redmi Go can be said to be a redesigned version of the Redmi 4A and the Redmi 5A. Compared to these two phones, the Xiaomi Redmi Go will have less RAM.

Xiaomi Redmi Go Technical Specifications

It sports a 5.0-inch 1,280×720 display with an aspect ratio of 16:9 and 380 nits brightness. The Xiaomi Redmi Go will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 425 processor. The smartphone will come with a single RAM variant of 1GB bringing along 8GB of onboard storage. The storage can be extended via a microSD card slot by up to 128GB. The Xiaomi Redmi Go has a rear facing camera of 8MP with an f/2.0 aperture. On the other hand, the front camera that is meant for selfies has 5MP sensor with an f/2.2 aperture. The handset will reportedly pack a 3,000mAh battery.

Connectivity options are supposed to include WiFi, MicroUSB port, and dual-SIM support, dual VoLTE and dual 4G. However, the availability of dual VoLTE and dual 4G is going to based on the market this mobile is selling in. The Xiaomi Redmi Go is supposed to run on Android 8.1 Oreo. As mentioned, the handset is going to be a part of the Android One program.

Xiaomi Redmi Go Price

As for the price, there is no official word on the Indian pricing, however the Android One Driven smartphones are in the sub Rs 10,000 (mostly). Considering this one is going to have just 1GB RAM, it will lie in the super-budget segment of smartphones and will come around Rs 5,000 price bracket.

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PUBG gets banned in Gujarat primary schools; here’s why

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PUBG gets banned in Gujarat primary schools; here’s why

PUBG Mobile is at the peak of its popularity and it has got millions of users across the globe completely hooked to it. The online multiplayer game is considered to be so addictive that it has actually been banned in primary schools in Gujarat.

The State government there has issued a circular to district authorities asking them to ban PUBG. According to officials, the circular by the state primary education departments was issued after it was recommended by the Gujarat State Commission for Protection of Child Rights.

We should mention that this has been just days after a student’s body in Jammu and Kashmir – called the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association – had sought for getting PUBG Mobile in the state. According to the students who were a part of the protest, the game was responsible for their poor results in examinations.

Furthermore, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has also called to get PUBG banned across the country. The commission has also sent letters regarding this to all the state governments in the country recommending to ban PUBG.

Coming back to Gujarat, the circular issued by the state government has directed District Primary Education Officers to take whatever steps are necessary to ban the game in primary schools. According to the circular, the ban is now necessary as school-going children are getting addicted to PUBG and the game is “adversely affecting their studies”. Although it is not known which version of the game the government wants to place a ban on, it is being speculated that the ban will only be on PUBG Mobile and not its PC or console versions.

Jagruti Pandya, Chairperson of the Gujarat child rights body, said that the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has recommended placing a ban on the game across the country. She was quoted saying, “The NCPCR had sent a letter to all the states and recommended a ban on the game. All the states are required to implement it. Looking at the negative effects of the game, we had recently sent a letter to the state government recommending a ban on the game.”

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Huawei 5G foldable smartphone to be showcased at MWC 2019

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Huawei 5G foldable smartphone to be showcased at MWC 2019

Chinese smartphone maker Huawei has announced that it will be releasing a next-generation smartphone that will use its own technology in place of components made by companies in the United States.

This is being seen as an attempt by the company to compete with the Western industry in face of Washington’s allegations that the smartphones by Huawei may be a security risk. The smartphone brand is now spending heavily to develop its own chip technology, which is an area where American companies like Qualcomm are leading.

Coming back to the smartphone Huawei has spoken about, the company’s CEO for its consumer unit, Richard Yu has said that it will be seen showcasing its first foldable 5G handset at the Mobile World Congress 2019, that is scheduled to begin on February 25 in Barcelona. Huawei’s foldable smartphone will be powered by the company’s own Kirin 980 chipset and Balong 5000 modem instead of components from Us-based suppliers.

Yu also said that sales of Huawei smartphones and other products have not been affected by Western security warnings and he added that sales, in fact, grew by more than 50% in 2018. He was quoted saying that his unit’s sales topped $52 billion in annual revenue of the company has forecast for 2018. We should mention that till now, Huawei has not released its 2018 financial results for the entire company.

Shedding some light on what we can expect, Yu said, “In this complicated political environment, we still maintain strong growth.”

It is worth noticing that although Huawei is currently dependent on Intel Corp and some other suppliers based in the United States, it has developed its own chips for mobile phones and servers. We should also add that the company’s chipsets are only used in its own products.

According to Xi Wang of research firm IDC, Qualcomm has a vast array of products and patents for smartphone chips, but Huawei is also catching up in the race. Speaking about Huawei’s chips, he was quoted saying, “Generally speaking, Huawei’s chips are equal to Qualcomm chips in performance. Not only at the mid-level but at the high end, Huawei can compete with Qualcomm.”

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Apple gains patent to build future iPhones and Apple watches with poisonous gas and CO detection

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Apple gains patent to build future iPhones and Apple watches with poisonous gas and CO detection

Today, Apple has been granted a patent that allows it to build future iPhones and Apple watches in such a way that they will be able to detect poisonous gases and carbon monoxide (CO). The patent says that these future Apple products are going to have built-in sensors that would help them detect any sign of poisonous gas, especially CO near them. Carbon monoxide is considered to be one of the most dreadful gases that is injurious to health. It is often dubbed as a silent killer, because it is odorless and tasteless, one cannot be aware if they are inhaling it but once that happens it can severely affect your health.

Apple just might incorporate IP68 water-resistance on iPhone and Apple Watch with this framework in mind. However, it is probably not ingraining a physical gas sensor into its device that requires another physical chassis opening.

PatentlyApple said, “Apple’s patent claim #9 points to a “target gas consisting of at least one of ozone (O.sub.3), nitrogen dioxide (NO.sub.2), nitrogen monoxide (NO), sulfur dioxide (SO.sub.2), carbon monoxide (CO), methane (CH.sub.4), and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and wherein the components of a gas mixture other than the target gas comprises poisoning species including siloxanes, sulfates, phosphates and chlorides, and/or interfering species such as water vapor.” The patent shows diagrams of a “miniature gas sensing device encased in an enclosure.”

Talking about the enclosure, Apple Watch is being used in the patent demonstration. Speaking of air cleansing, such a technology has been adopted in the past to make air healthier around human beings. For example, smart air-purifiers launched by Tesla have special HEPA filter for its vehicles, opening the possibility for “Bioweapon Defense” filtration mode. Guilherme Rambo pointed out how your own IoT smoke detector with an Arduino circuit board, Apple Watch can have gas-detecting abilities. However, this is only possible if gas water-resistance is not impaired.

Before being implemented, water-resistant smoke detectors will require a lot of shrinking because they are generally bulky. So, it is going to take sometime before we see Apple Watch and iPhone being upgraded with this new technology that seems to be taken out of a sci-fi novel.

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WhatsApp beta for Android gets ‘Show in chat’, ‘Rotate’ and ‘Forward’ shortcuts for photos

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WhatsApp beta for Android gets ‘Show in chat’, ‘Rotate’ and ‘Forward’ shortcuts for photos

Popular messaging app WhatsApp is back in news. The Facebook-owned messaging platform has just received a new beta update for Android that brings with itself new features for photos that are exchanged on the app.

As a part of WhatsApp’s beta update version 2.19.18, the app has got support for a new ‘Show in chat’ shortcut and a new ‘Rotate’ feature. While the former allows users to quickly see media directly in the chat, the latter – as the name suggests – enables users to rotate images without leaving WhatsApp.

To access the two features, you need to click on the image you received on WhatsApp within the app, and then press on the three dot icon on the top right.

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Here, you will see that ‘Show in chat’ is the second option and ‘Rotate’ is the sixth option. We should mention that ‘Show in chat’ shortcut was already available for iOS and ‘Rotate’ was earlier available as ‘Rotate left’ and ‘Rotate right’. However, it has now been clubbed into one.

Another new thing that we noticed on WhatsApp’s beta version 2.19.18 is a forward icon next to images on chat. So instead of clicking on the image, then pressing on the three dot icon to select the option of ‘Forward’ as we did earlier, you can just directly press on the shortcut in chat next to the image.

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It is worth noticing that on pressing the three dot icon, you no longer see the ‘Forward’ option, which basically means that WhatsApp has started placing it next to the images in chat to make it easier for users to share their photos with multiple contacts via the app.

In unrelated news, The Facebook-owned messaging app broke down this week affecting almost 1.5 billion users across the world. Reports that followed the breakdown suggested that both Android and iOS users were affected and were not able to access the app on that day. It is worth noticing that this happened right after WhatsApp announced that it is rolling out the limit to forwarding messages to just 5 chats across the globe. The limit to forwarding messages was first released in India back in July 2018 in order to curb the spread of fake news in the country.

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WhatsApp business app adds customer service features to desktop and web apps

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WhatsApp business app adds customer service features to desktop and web apps

WhatsApp had introduced a separate app meant for business customers, known as the WhatsApp Business. Now, its being provided for desktop and web use by porting many of its popular features that were until now, only available on smartphones. WhatsApp Business app has spread to 5 million users currently. The features that WhatsApp has included for desktop and web apps include tools to organise and filter chats, as well as to quickly reply to customer inquiries. This feature is popularly known as Quick Replies.

It enables businesses to respond to common questions from customers in the form of pre-written replies. This is reminiscent of a Facebook feature called Saved Replies. This method also cateres to Businessmen that allows them to reply to customers with canned messages. The quick replies in WhatsApp can be activated with the use of “/” button. The Quick Replies feature joins other customer service features, such as automated greeting messages that are triggered when a customer calls a business account.

The automated greeting messages feature can also be used to get rid of messages that can be scheduled for situations in which you are unable to send immediate reply to customer inquiries. Now, these features are rolling out to desktop users and web app users along with labels and chat list filters (CLF). Labels helps you organise contacts and CLF helps users filter chat list by categories which may include unread messages, groups or broadcast slants. These features however, are not new to smartphones. As the company puts it, this move has been made so that business owners can easily execute their activities.

With this, it will be very convenient for them to send invoices, schedule appointments, and respond to customer inquiries. Now, they don’t have to resort to their smartphones in order to execute these tasks everytime. The introduction of WhatsApp Business account to desktop and web apps was done yesterday.

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Realme to launch its ‘Entertainment ka Boss’ smartphone, will be Flipkart exclusive

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Realme to launch its ‘Entertainment ka Boss’ smartphone, will be Flipkart exclusive

Realme is all set to launch a new budget smartphone in the Indian market. And in all probability, it may happen very soon because a dedicated landing page for an upcoming Realme smartphone has gone live on Flipkart. Right after the landing page went live on Flipkart, media reports surfaced online suggesting that the company may be planning to launch the Realme A1 smartphone.

It is worth noticing that the page on Flipkart says ‘Entertainment ka Boss’, which can only mean that the upcoming device by Realme will be focussed on entertainment. Although no features or specifications have mentioned on the e-commerce website, the landing page does suggest that the upcoming device will have a very high onboard storage space and will feature a display with a wide notch on top.

We should mention that Realme U1 and Realme 2 Pro smartphones come with a smaller waterdrop-style notch, the smartphone that has been listed is likely to be priced below the two devices. And if this is true, the company may be looking to launch a smartphone priced around Rs 10,000 in India. And needless to say, the smartphone will be exclusively available via Flipkart. The company also tied up with the e-commerce major when it launched the Realme 2, Realme 2 Pro, and Realme C1 smartphones.

A number of speculative reports have surfaced online that claim that Oppo‘s sub-brand plans to launch the Realme A1 mobile in the country and that is the smartphone the landing page on Flipkart is referring to. Speaking about Realme A1, a prior report in DroidShout claimed that the smartphone will be available in Black and Yellow colours. Although there is no word on the specifications of the upcoming device, they shouldn’t be as impressive as the ones we saw on Realme U1.

But considering that the handset will be focussing on entertainment, we expect to see a large display with Full HD+ resolution. It is also being speculated that the Realme A1 smartphone will be powered by MediaTek Helio P60 or P70 chipset. On the camera front, the device is speculated to come with dual rear cameras with AI enhancements. However, we should mention that all of this is just speculations right now, and we should take this information with a pinch of salt. We’ll update you when we will get to know more about the smartphone.

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Uber revamps its Fleet app in India

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Uber revamps its Fleet app in India

Cab-hailing app Uber has revamped its Fleet app in India. The app now comes with a feature to allow fleet owners to connect with new drivers and add them to their network. The Uber Fleet app has been rolled out to a number of new cities in India over the last few months.

And according to Uber‘s Head of Driver Product, Daniel Danker, the app is now being rolled out across the country. Danker also said that the Fleet app now comes with an enhanced experience with greater usability. The revamped app also has features that will help fleet owners manage their vehicles and drivers in a better manner, Danker added.

Speaking about the Driver matching feature, Danker said that it allows fleet owners to connect with even those drivers on Uber platforms who don’t own a vehicle. These driver-partners will come onboard only after Uber does a verification and fleet owners will be able to see the details of these candidates before they connect with them via the app.

Danker was quoted by PTI saying, “There is an opportunity for people, who didn’t approach us as they didn’t own a vehicle, to now come on board as a partner. We expect this (number) to be significant.”

He further added that besides India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Latin America also have a large number of fleet owners with a number of cars and there is potential to launch the Fleet app in these regions as well.

The ride-hailing app is locked in an intense battle with Ola in India as well as Australia and it reportedly has around three lakh driver-partners in India. Uber saw its revenue from India grow to Rs 21.5 crore, while its net profit was Rs 19.6 lakh in the fiscal year that ended in March 2018. The company has stated earlier that India is one among its top markets and it will remain committed to investing in the country.

According to Danker, once it launched the Fleet app, Uber found an increase in the operational efficiency of the fleet owners and a reduction in the vehicle downtime. It also observed that driver-partners on its network were completing more number of trips.

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Twitter reportedly starts testing ‘original tweeter’ to highlight users who use a particular thread

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Twitter reportedly starts testing ‘original tweeter’ to highlight users who use a particular thread

Twitter has been spotted testing a dedicated tag to highlight the original source of a thread. This tag, that is dubbed as “Original Tweeter” is visible to a small number of users. This is being executed on pretext for highlighting relevant replies in discussions and create a distinction between respondents and the original source of a thread. Previously, Twitter revealed its plans to bring engaging conversations on its platform. It also announced that it will start off with a beta programme to test its upcoming features.

The Original Tweeter tag is going to roll out for a handful users belonging to both Android and iOS platforms. Regarding this, it gave a confirmation to TechCrunch, “Twitter’s purpose is to serve the public conversation. As part of this work, we’re exploring adding more context to discussions by highlighting relevant replies – like those from the original Tweeter.” The latest development of this tag is probably going to help users distinguish the original source of a thread from multiple respondents. This, however, will be available to the masses later.

This move is done in order to eradicate fake accounts that spread misinformation on Twitter. The Original Tweeter Tag will help identify who has started with a thread. Even profile information such as photos, name if changed, won’t be an obstacle for users to identify the original tweeter of a thread. Similarly on Reddit, there is an original poster icon that one can see right after the username of the original Redditor of a thread. As mentioned, twitter announced that it is working in order to launch a new beta version for its upcoming features.

The ones who are enrolled in the beta testing for Twitter’s new features will initially be able to test colour-coded replies to distinguish multiple users. Also, there is going to be an algorithmic testing for emphasising important replies.

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Vivo Apex 2019 with no buttons, all-screen fingerprint scanner and 12GB RAM unveiled

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Vivo Apex 2019 with no buttons, all-screen fingerprint scanner and 12GB RAM unveiled

It seems like Vivo has decided to launch smartphones that look more and more futuristic and pack some really cool features. First, we saw the Vivo NEX last year that came with a pop-up selfie camera and an in-display fingerprint scanner. Then we saw its successor Vivo NEX Dual Display that, as the name suggests, comes with two displays and no selfie camera as the second screen on the device’s back panel can be used while clicking selfies with the triple rear camera setup. We loved the design of both of these smartphones. And now, the Chinese smartphone brand has unveiled its Vivo Apex 2019 concept phone that has some really cool features.

To begin with, Vivo Apex 2019 concept phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC clubbed with 12GB of RAM and is available in 256GB and 512GB storage options. Since it has the latest chipset by Qualcomm, the device has support for 5G and comes with a MagPort, which is a magnetic connector on the smartphone’s back panel that can be used for charging and data transfer.

Vivo Apex 2019 features a 6.39-inch AMOLED display that comes with the piezoelectric transducer to emit sound. So, much like Vivo NEX, the smartphone‘s screen doubles as a speaker too. It is worth noticing that no selfie camera is visible on the front panel of the newly unveil concept phone.

However, there is a key highlight we must mention: Vivo Apex 2019 concept phone has Full-Display Fingerprint Scanning. This means that you can touch anywhere on the smartphone’s display and it will unlock.  We should mention that no other company has done this so far and this makes Vivo Apex 2019 concept phone’s fingerprint sensor the most advanced one yet.

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The Vivo Apex 2019 concept phone has a combination of capacitive touch and pressure-sensing that replaces the physical power and volume rocker buttons placed on the side edges of the smartphone. The device sports a 12MP+13MP dual rear cameras coupled with an LED flash. As of now, there is no word on the selfie camera of the device, so we will have to wait until we find out more about it. We would also have to wait to know about the device’s IP rating and if it has support for wireless charging.

We should also mention that since this is a concept phone, certain changes may be made to it before it is launched commercially. We are looking forward to learning more about the Vivo Apex 2019 concept phone at the MWC 2019, that is scheduled to begin on February 25.

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Meizu M9 Note with 48MP primary lens to launch next month

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Meizu M9 Note with 48MP primary lens to launch next month

Chinese smartphone brand Meizu has been in news since yesterday for announcing the world’s first holeless phone – Meizu Zero. However, that’s not all that the company announced yesterday. The smartphone maker’s founder Huang Zhang confirmed that Meizu M9 Note will be getting launched in mid-February. Like all other smartphones from Meizu, we expect it to be first unveiled in China and then make its way to India.

Meizu M9 Note smartphone will sport a 48MP primary camera coupled with a 5MP depth sensing sensor at the back. The main lens used on Meizu M9 Note will be Samsung GM1 (1/2″) sensor that will come with 0.8µm pixels and have an f/1.8 aperture. With this aperture, the camera lens will have a wide-viewing angle and coupled with the massive number of megapixels, we can expect it to click some great photos.

It was also revealed at the announcement that the smartphone will have a powerful configuration. It is being said that the device will run Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 675 chipset, which has the 11mm process technology and comes with Kryo 460 processor architecture. We should mention that in Antutu benchmark test, the smartphone has scored around 1,70,000.

Other than this, it has also been revealed that the Meizu M9 Note mobile will house a 4,000mAh Li-ion battery and that its price will start at CNY 1,000.

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Speaking of Meizu Zero, it is the first ever smartphone to come without any ports, holes, buttons or even a SIM tray. The device supports wireless charging and customers will have to opt for an e-SIM in order to use it. It has an in-display fingerprint sensor and uses haptic feedback system to offer virtual buttons in place of physical power and volume buttons. While some key aspects about the functioning about the smartphone have been announced, we expect more details to surface around the time of Mobile World Congress that is scheduled for next month.

To recall, Meizu had made its comeback in India in December last year with the launch of three Android smartphones – M16th, M6T and C9. While the Meizu M16th is priced at Rs 39,999 and competes with the likes of OnePlus 6T, Meizu M6T and C9 cost Rs 7,999 and Rs 5,999 respectively.

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HP Jet fusion 300/500 3D printer series comes to India

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HP Jet fusion 300/500 3D printer series comes to India

HP has introduced the Jet Fusion series of 3D printers today. This printers have been designed with latest 3D printing technology so that manufacturers can produce engineering-grade, function, parts in either black or white. The Jet Fusion 300/500 series is going to allow small-to medium-sized product development teams and design businesses, entrepreneurs, and universities to access HP’s industry leading Multi Jet printing technology. The series complements HP’s Jet Fusion 4200/4210 3D solution that is made of industry leading technology, too.

The Jet Fusion 4200/4210 3D solution is known for providing lowest cost per part and designed for manufacturing environments. The HP Jet Fusion 3D 4200 Printing Solution provides end-to-end process that delivers both functional prototypes and final parts. HP’s proprietary printing technology helps to increase its breakthrough speed 10 times faster. Other features include accurate thermal control, in-printer quality checks, HP SmartStream 3D Build Manager and Command center. Automated materials mixing and loading systems increases effectiveness and efficiency in workflow.

Rob Mesaros, Head of 3D Printing and Digital Manufacturing of HP Asia-Pacific and Japan said, “HP is committed to transforming Asia’s $6 trillion manufacturing industry, with its diverse collection of global brands and contract manufacturers. We are making the most advanced 3D printing technology accessible to the widest possible audience with the industry’s first low-cost full-color 3D platform that can produce functional parts – no matter your industry or design complexity.”

Commenting upon HP’s capability in 3D printing, Sumeer Chandra, Managing Director of HP, India said, “HP believes 3D Printing has the potential to disrupt and transform the manufacturing sector. With our cutting-edge 3D Printing technology, designers and engineers can completely reimagine products, leverage new materials, escape the limitations of traditional manufacturing, and produce new products more quickly and efficiently.”

The Jet Fusion 300/500 series supports three leading colour file formats—OBJ, VRML and 3MF. This helps designers to easily produce parts without carrying out the burden of file conversion or data corruption. The HP jet Fusion 300/500 series includes HP Jet Fusion 340/380, HP Jet Fusion 540 (monochrome) and 580 (colour) and HP Jet Fusion 540 (monochrome) and 580 (colour). The price is TBA.

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Redmi Note 7 launch in India: To occur soon

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Redmi Note 7 launch in India: To occur soon

Xiaomi India head, Manu Kumar Jain teased the launch of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7. From this, we know that the smartphone will launch in India soon enough. The smartphone has already launched in China this month. On Thursday, Manu Jain tweeted an image along with Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun where he was holding the device. The tweet also posted about the upside-down text and with this we can say that the Redmi Note 7 is going to come with a 48MP camera. It was launched in China at a price of CNY 999 that is roughly Rs 10,500 in India.

When the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 was unveiled in China, that time the Redmi Note 7 Pro was teased. From that we know that it is going to come with a 48MP Sony IMX586 primary sensor at the back, too. The smartphone will reportedly launch during the Chinese New Year and will be categorised under Redmi by Xiaomi sub-brand. The Redmi Note 7 Pro is rumoured to be powered by Snapdragon 675 SoC and will come at a price tag of CNY 1,499 (roughly Rs 15,700). Since the device is expected to launch during the Chinese New year that is happening in the next month, it is safe to assume that it will launch in India soon after.

To recall, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 sports an IPS LCD 6.3-inch capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 1,080×2,340 pixels and an aspect ratio 19.5:9. This device runs on Android 9.0 Pie skinned with MIUI 10. It is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 660 octa-core CPU. The handset measures 159.2×75.2×8.1mm and weighs 186 grams. There are three RAM variants—namely 3GB, 4GB and 6GB. The first one brings a 32GB onboard storage while the other two bring a 64GB onboard storage.

There is a dual rear camera setup that consists of a 5MP and 48MP sensor while the front camera meant for taking selfies has a single sensor of 13MP. Connectivity options include WiFi 802.11, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, Infrared port, FM Radio and USB 2.0. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 packs a large 4,000mAh battery.

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Here’s everything you need to know about the world’s first ‘holeless smartphone’

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Here’s everything you need to know about the world’s first ‘holeless smartphone’

While most smartphone companies are trying to make their devices as bezel-less as possible, Chinese technology company Meizu has announced the world’s first portless, ‘holeless’ smartphone – Meizu Zero. But then we have to admit one thing: There were a number of signs that should have had us prepared for this. Firstly, the 3.5mm headphone jack is close to becoming extinct. Secondly, wireless charging is increasingly becoming popular and is even preferred by a number of people. Another very prominent sign was that buttons on most mobile phones have been replaced with software UI. Meizu Zero takes this trend to a new level by being completely holeless. Read on and find out everything that you should know about the Meizu Zero smartphone:

Why is it called holeless?

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Meizu Zero is being marketed at the ‘world’s first holeless phone’ as it comes without ports, speaker holes, buttons. The device doesn’t even have a SIM-card slot. Meizu Zero’s body is basically a slab made of ceramic that is nearly seamless. We call it nearly seamless because the smartphone has a camera bump on its back panel that is slightly protruding. We should also mention that Meizu Zero has microphone holes on its bottom edge.

Its display may remind you of Samsung Galaxy S9

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One thing about Meizu Zero that we found to be very similar to Samsung Galaxy S9 is its display. The smartphone has a 5.99-inch AMOLED display that has a chin that looks a lot like the one we saw on Samsung’s flagship device. It also has a bezel on the top instead of the notch, much like Galaxy S9. We should point out that Meizu Zero has a fingerprint scanner embedded on its display.

How does it manage the sound?

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The display of Meizu Zero comes with the company’s ‘mSound 2.0’ technology that is supposed to enable it to function as a speaker. This reminds us of the linear vibrator technology that we saw on Vivo NEX last year. For those unaware, in Vivo NEX, the sound was transmitted through the phone and relayed via the screen.

What about charging?

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Needless to say, Meizu Zero can only be charged wirelessly. However, it is worth noticing that the smartphone has support for a speed of up to 18W through its ‘Super mCharge Wireless’ technology. This surpasses Apple’s 7.5W and Samsung’s 9W speeds.

How do you turn the phone on or adjust the volume without buttons?

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Meizu Zero uses the haptic feedback system to offer virtual buttons on the side edge that replace the physical power and volume rocker keys. These can be used to turn the smartphone on or off and to adjust the volume of the device.

You would have to use e-SIM technology in Meizu Zero

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As we mentioned earlier, Meizu Zero does not have a SIM card slot at all. So, users will have to use an e-SIM instead of a physical SIM card if they are interested in buying the smartphone.

Other key specifications

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The Chinese smartphone brand has not shed much light on the specifications of the upcoming device. However, it did reveal that Meizu Zero will be powered by last year’s Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor.

What about the IP rating?

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If you are an interested buyer, you would be happy to know that Meizu Zero will come with an IP68 rating. This means that Meizu Zero will be waterproof and dustproof.

When can we expect other details?

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Although as of now, there is no word on the rest of the specifications or the pricing of the smartphone, we can expect to hear more about it at Mobile World Congress that is scheduled to begin on February 25.

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Huawei’s 15W wireless charger launched, available on Amazon at Rs 3,999

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Huawei’s 15W wireless charger launched, available on Amazon at Rs 3,999

Huawei Consumer Business Group, today announced a wireless charger in India. This is expected to be quite a unique charger as it provides convenient charging at very high speeds. This happens with the help of Huawei’s self-developed technology. It has got WPC Qi standard authentication that charges smartphones with integrated Qi functionality and devices with Qi-receiving battery case. The Huawei wireless charger has 15W output that helps delivering smooth charging without compromising with the speed.

Qi standard is adept at identifying smartphones, earbuds and other devices, it adjusts power automatically, and charges them safely. To speak more about the latest Huawei charger, it comes with a foreign object detection which allows it to automatically switch off when detecting keys or other metal objects nearby. The multi-layered protection enables secure and reliable charging experience. In terms of looks, it comes with a stylish appearance and design.

The Huawei 15W Wireless charger comes with a soft and comfortable unibody surface which protects your smartphone and also prevents it from falling. It is case compatible and charges through less than equal to 5mm non-metal phone case directly. You don’t need to remove the phone cases for this. A built-in-chip has been incorporated that can adjust the output power automatically in accordance to ambient temperature. Last but not the least, the Huawei Wireless Charger 15W comes with real-time battery percentage.

The wireless charger business is slowly getting crowded, with makers such as Belkin already present in the business Huawei’s entry is also good for the growing market. News is that Apple will also launch its wireless charging mat in the second half of 2019. They have been working on the technology from quite some time now, as per industry insiders. With more and more devices supporting wireless charging it is great to see more of these Qi charging mats springing up. However, safety is utmost important, so if you want to buy go with a branded one only.

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