Apple iPhone 8 and 8 plus now available in red colour, iPhone X just gets a red case
After last year’s red variants of the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, Apple has gone ahead and announced red colour versions of the latest iPhone 8 and 8 Plus. The phones will start shipping in USA from April 13 with a starting price of $699 (roughly Rs 68,000).
This refreshes the iPhone line-up mid-season, which should help boost sales of the less popular iPhone. The iPhone 8 and 8 plus got lukewarm reception when they were launched in Sept last year, thanks to its bigger brother the iPhone X. People all around the globe waited for the iPhone X and sales of the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus suffered because of it.
Now in a bid to push the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus sales (and also raise awareness), Apple has brought the new colour variants. The phones have a matte red aluminium finish and feature 64 GB and 256 GB storage options. The pre-orders of the smartphones start in the US from today, April 10.
The basic aim (as Apple says it) is that the company wants to support and raise awareness to fight HIV AIDS in Africa. In the first phase the red version of the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus will sell in Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore and UK, besides USA. Sadly, India will need to wait for a little longer as May has been decided for the phones to come to this side of the globe.
Disappointingly, there is no red version of the iPhone X available. Only a red leather case has been launched for the Apple iPhone X. We for one would have loved to see a red variant of the iPhone X. Oh well, maybe next year we might see a red version of the 2018 model of the Apple iPhone X.
How to delete your Facebook account forever or for sometime
After the Cambridge Analytica fiasco on Facebook, many feared their personal information has been leaked to other companies or misused in some form. Well, the leak was real and there is no legit way of understanding whose personal data has been used and sent to how many. The estimates go into millions and your precious personal data can be one of the many.
If you fear your information has been harvested without your consent from Facebook and want to delete your FB account, or at least temporarily disable it (till the system becomes more secure), follow these steps:
- Deactivate your account for some time
- Deleting the account forever
New range of headphones and audio devices to come to India by Energy Sistem
Energy Sistem, an audio technology firm from Spain, has brought it full range of headphones and speakers to India. The India leg is in partnership with Alchemie Commerce Pvt Ltd and together they are aiming to keep the pricing very competitive.
Mr K Sunil, Managing Director, Alchemie Commerce commented “We are excited to partner with Energy Sistem, a seasoned brand and a specialist in personal audio products in over 40 countries around the world.Globally, Energy Sistem continues to fulfil its role as a brand which provides quality products with superior design and technology by redefining portable audio solutions. Now is the perfect time to provide the same superlative experience to theIndian customers. We are confident that Energy Sistem’s powerful products will change the dynamics of the Indian market.”
The range will include everything from headphones, audio neck bands, sports audio plugs, Bluetooth speakers and full range tower audio systems. They will go up against the likes of Sony, Sennheiser, JBL and Bose in the country. However, the price will be much less than them.
Speaking at the launch, Ms Natalia Ovsyannikova, Country Manager, EnergySistem commented, “It gives me great pleasure to announce the launch of Energy Sistem in India.At Energy Sistem, we aim to create quality products to make our users’ daily lives easier and allow them to enjoy their music whenever and wherever they like. Our products are aimed at customers who live every moment to the fullest. Behind the brand, there is a multicultural team of 150 people of 16 different nationalities who are able to make difficult things happen in a simple way. We are confident that Energy Sistem will create a long lasting relationship with its customers in India. While the industry is estimated to be at INR3000 Crores, we expect to reach revenue of INR 250 Crores by 2020”
MSI launches G65 Stealth, GE Raider RGB and GT75 Titan gaming laptops in India
MSI might have been a name that was synonymous with gaming motherboards and graphic cards in the wee years of its existence. But, now it has become a well-known brand in the gaming laptop segment too. MSI has refreshed its gaming laptops line-up and has introduced them with new 8th generation of Intel Core CPU’s.
First up is the MSI GS65 Stealth thin gaming laptop. It is the first gaming laptop to feature a 144Hz 7ms IPS display with 4.9mm thin form factor. While the bezels are extremely thin, the company has not compromised on the placement of the webcam. MSI left just enough room in the top bezel for the webcam, as opposed to being awkwardly placed at the bottom of the screen.
To power the 144Hz screen, the MSI GS65 Stealth thin gaming laptop is equipped a NVIDIA GTX 1070 graphic card. It also features the latest 8th generation Intel Core i7 processor, which provides up to a 40 percent more performance over the previous generation. The GS65 Stealth Thin can be pre-ordered from Flipkart, Paytm, and authorized sellers at a starting price of Rs 1,69,990.
The second one in the line-up is GE Raider RGB Edition gaming notebook which was announced at CES this year. The GE63/73 Raider RGB Edition is inspired by sports cars and the PC Master Race’s love for RGB. It also supports the latest Intel 8th gen core i7 CPI and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 graphics unit. The configuration is cooled by MSI Cooler Boost 5, a cooling system with dual fans and seven copper heats pipes. This gaming laptop will be available on pre-order at Flipkart, Paytm and all authorized sellers with a starting price of Rs 1,64,990.
Last in the new basket is MSI GT75 Titan with new 8th generation Intel core i9 Hexacore overclocked CPU. Together with NVIDIA graphics and mechanical keyboards, the new GT series pushes performance beyond its limits. Combined with MSI’s Cooler Boost Titan, the six-core 12-thread formation results in up to a seventy percent performance kick. The starting price of MSI GTI75 is Rs 2,99,990.
Get 102GB of data with this JIO pack for 51 days, IPL special
Reliance JIO is back with yet another offer that will bowl many over. The company has been really aggressive with its data and voice call offers over the last one year, which has helped them get many customers in the country.
IPL is right around the corner and banking on the big season Reliance has decided to come out with a fat data plan. This time Reliance JIO is offering a new prepaid pack that will give the consumers 102 GB of data at Rs 251 (recharge). The plan will be valid for 51 days and is also said to give full access of live IPL matches to the users on smartphones.
With this, JIO has also launched a new mobile game that can be played during the IPL 2018 season. Yes, there will be prizes given during the game. The game will be available for 7 weeks and will support 11 languages. Known as JIO Cricket Play Along live game, it can be played on any smartphone. This is a great way to attract more customers to the JIO bandwagon and IPL is one big attraction for a cricket frenzy country like ours.
Apart from this Reliance has also announced JIO Dhan Dhana Dhan live TV show that will be hosted by Sunil Grover and Samir Kochchar. They will be accompanied by lot of cricketers and comedians throughout the IPL 2018 season. The show is said to premiere at 7:30 PM on April 7 only on the My JIO app.
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Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 6 (2018) launched in India: Price, specs and other details
Nokia recently announced these phones as Mobile World Congress (MWC) and now they have brought all three to India. The new entourage of Nokia smartphones include the Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 6 (2018). These cement the commitment of early launch and arrival of Nokia’s smartphones in India. After just a month of their global launch the smartphones have arrived in our country and here is what they feature:
First up, Nokia 6 (2018)
The Nokia 6 (2018) is available in two variants with a single SIM slot and a dual SIM Slot. With a 5.5-inch full HD (1080p) IPS display the Nokia 6 (2018) will also sport a Corning Gorilla Glass on it. Over that, the smartphone comes with 3 GB and 4GB DDR4 RAM options, built on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SoC (Octa-core). As far as the operating system is concerned Nokia 6 (2018) runs the Android 8.0 Oreo OS. The rear gets 16 MP camera with dual-tone flash and Zeiss Optics.
While the front sports an 8 MP fixed focus cameras with f/2.0 aperture. Powered by a 3,000 mAh battery this smartphone can deliver up to (claimed) 16 hours of talk time or up to 507 hours of standby time. As for the storage the Nokia 6 (2018) comes with 32 GB and 64 GB memory options that can be expanded with the help of microSD card, up to 128 GB. Other features include, GPS, Wi-Fi, USB Type C connectivity and 3.5mm headphone jack.
Nokia 6 starts selling on 6 April 16999 with cashback offer in Nokia mobile stores.
Next is Nokia 7 Plus
Nokia 7 Plus features a big 6-inch FHD+ (1080×2160 pixels) IPS display with 18:9 aspect ratio. The screen does have Corning Gorilla glass over it, as much needed protection. Under the hood the Nokia 7 Plus runs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset with 4 gigs of DDR4 RAM. The chip also features 64GB on board storage, which can be expanded by up to 256 GB using a microSD card.
The Nokia 7 Plus has 12 + 13 MP wide-angle dual rear cameras with 2X optical zoom. It is matched with dual-tone LED flash. The front of the smartphone sports a 13 MP fixed focus cameras with f/2.0 aperture. Zeiss optics are available on both the rear and front cameras.
It is built on the Android 8 Oreo operating system, which should get regular security updates over the air. Other features include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB Type C and 3.5mm audio jack. Battery life lies at up to 19 hours of continuous talk time via an in-built 3,800 mAh battery. It features aluminium body made from a single block of 6000 series metal. Colour options include black and white.
Nokia 7 plus pre-booking starts 20th April and starts selling on 30th April at a price of Rs 25,999. On Amazon and Nokia mobile shops.
The fastest of the lot, Nokia 8 Sirocco
Catering to the premium end of the smartphone users, Nokia also announced the Nokia 8 Sirocco. It features a large 5.5-inch QHD (1,440×2560 pixels) pOLED display. This also has a Corning Gorilla glass 5 over it (3D). This too has dual rear cameras 13 + 12 MP for superior pictures and will support bokeh effect. 2X optical zoom is available, too.
However, the front camera is not like the one found on the Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 8 Sirocco has just a 5 MP front camera. Built out of stainless steel the Nokia 8 Sirocco is 7.5 mm thin at the spine. IP 67 rating has been procured for this device, making it splash proof.
Inside, the Nokia 8 Sirocco users get a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC combined with 6 gigs of RAM. For storage, this smartphone features 128 GB memory. Connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, GPS, NFC and BT v5. Fingerprint sensor, gyroscope and proximity sensor have also been thrown in the mix.
Nokia 8 Sirocco pre-booking starts 20 April and sales begin 30th April with a price tag of Rs 49,999 with cashback offers. Flipkart is the official partner for online sales.
This is what the new OnePlus smartphone will be called, plus everything we know about its specs
After Apple, OnePlus is probably the only smartphone maker that has a cult following around the globe. The Chinese smartphone brand has made a name for itself in not just the Asian markets, but also the western world. The company is all set to launch its latest flagship mobile across the sphere in some time, however in the latest teaser the name has already been revealed. The new top of the line device will be called OnePlus 6. The video captioned “6et ready” was spotted on the official Twitter channel of OnePlus.
Some of the phones specifications have also come to light on the web. OnePlus 6 will definitely have the notch, just like the one found on Apple iPhone X. OnePlus 6 will also feature a Qualcomm 845 SoC, Android 8.1 operating system and 128 GB (confirmed) storage. We are still unclear on the amount of RAM OnePlus 6 will get. The smartphone is also listed to get dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 ac. The screen will support FHD graphics and users should be able to play graphic intensive games with ease on this smartphone. Rumours are rife that the price of the OnePlus 6 might be kept around the Rs 40K mark. This could very well be the most expensive OnePlus smartphone launched in the country till date. We sure hope it stays below Rs 40,000, so that it continues to be great value for money option for consumers. OnePlus 5T was launched in two variants, namely 64GB and 128 GB. OnePlus 6 will also come in these two variations with another 256 GB version added to its kitty (revealed via a recent leak). We will keep you updated as more details get revealed about the OnePlus 6 in the coming weeks.6et ready! pic.twitter.com/bmvI75xphm
— OnePlus (@oneplus) April 2, 2018
Nokia 6 3GB price slashed yet again, before the launch of 2018 model launch of Nokia 6
Price cuts are part and parcel of the mobile industry. Some smartphones get their price slashed within a month of launch and some after a quarter. Whatever the case maybe, a price cut is inevitable when it comes to smart devices. The latest to undergo a value tear is Nokia 6 3GB that now is available at Rs 12,999 from Rs 14,999 (previously) on Amazon India.
The new price cut comes right before the expected launch of Nokia 6, 2018 version, to be held on April 4. When we talk about the specifications of the Nokia 6, it features a 5.5 FHD display with 2.5D curved Gorilla glass, Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 chipset with 3 GB RAM and 32 GB on board memory. As for the cameras it sports a 16 MP rear shooter and a front 8 MP selfie camera. This smartphone also got the Android Oreo 8.0 update in the beginning of this year. To keep the phone alive for long, Nokia did install a 3,000 mAh battery inside it.
Freedom 251 Delivery Begins This May?
Remember Freedom 251–the smartphone which hogged the limelight in the local as well as global stage with its amazingly lower price tag soon after its launch first, and then got mired in legal battles and negative controversies? The phone is back in news again, but this time there is something positive to share about it. As per a Tech Radar India report, Ringing Bells, the Freedom 251 manufacturer, might deliver the first lot of its smartphones this May.
- A 4-inch display
- 3GHz quad-core processor
- 1GB RAM
- 8GB internal storage, expandable by up to 32GB.
- 2MP rear camera and 0.3MP selfie snapper.
- 3G
- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Bluetooth
- GPS
- Several pre-installed apps like Women Safety, Swachh Bharat, Farmer, Fishermen, Medical, Google Play, WhatsApp, Facebook and YouTube
- 1450mAh battery
- Android Lolipop 5.1
Xiaomi Redmi Note3 And Mi 5 Flash Sale To End This 27th April
The Internet is abuzz with Xiaomi Mi 5 reviews, most of which are positive, the smartphone manufacturer has another set of interesting news for its Indian fans. The Chinese smartphone manufacturer has decided to do away with the flash sale model for Redmi Note 3 and Mi5, phones that itlaunched in India this March, and has thus, announced that both of these devices would be up for open sale starting 27th April 2016 i.e. coming Wednesday. Xiaomi announced this news in a tweet through its official handle.
Right now, we aren’t aware if this open sale would run only on Xiaomi’s official portal or if it would be hosted on all other online and offline platforms (as Hugo Barra had mentioned at the time of India launch), but we do know that both these devices hide decent hardware underneath its beautiful exterior.
Priced at Rs 9,999 (for 2GB + 16GB) and Rs 11,999 (3GB+ 32GB), Redmi Note 3 comes with a 5.5 inch Full HD (1920×1080) display, an octa core Snapdragon 650 processor, a 16MP rear camera, a 5MP front camera, 4,000 mAh battery and a fingerprint sensor.
Xiaomi Mi5, on the other hand, offers 5.15- inch FHD panel fused in an aluminum frame with ceramic/ 3D glass, a Snapdragon 820 chipset, 3GB of RAM and Adreno 530 GPU, 32GB of internal memory, 16MP Sony IMX298 sensor with PDAF and DTI for the primary camera with dual LED setup for a price of Rs 24,999.
One must note that Xiaomi’s Mi5 is the same phone with which the company made a global appearance–outside China and India. It was launched at the Mobile World Congress 2016 and did manage to hog the limelight on the global stage. And currently, it is getting good reviews even in India. We too liked its specs and the looks, but can’t comment on its performance unless we get a chance to put the device on our test bed.