The troubles of Chinese smartphone maker Huawei are increasing by the day. In the last few days, a number of companies have suspended its business with the smartphone maker. The reason for this is that the US government has placed a ban on all the companies based in the country from doing business with Huawei. Once the United States government made this announcement, Google revoked Huawei’s license for using its Android platform in the future along with other its products and services. Followed by this, Intel, Qualcomm, ARM, and Microsoft also halted their business with Huawei. And now, joining in on the ban is the SD Association (the trade group which agrees upon the standardized specs of the SD and microSD cards. The SD Association has removed Huawei from being a member of the association. So now, Huawei won’t be able to put the official SD or microSD card support in its future smartphones or laptops.
According to 9to5Google, after the ban Huawei won’t be able to put microSD or SD cards in its future smartphones or laptops. But the existing devices will still work and support the microSD and SD cards.
The news was confirmed by the SD Association to Android Authority that Huawei’s removal from the group was a result of Donald Trump’s executive order. Earlier, Huawei made it clear that it was working on its own OS for its future smartphones and laptops and after being banned by Google it said that it had planned that move in the past. But as the ban’s noose is tightening around Huawei from all the major electronics maker of the world, the company’s problems are far from over and the way out seems lost for the company.
Although losing the capability to put SD cards in their devices might not be a big blow to Huawei as it has its own proprietary Nano-Memory cards. These cards are smaller than the microSD cards and in its newer devices, Huawei has replaced the more universal standards entirely.
As mentioned above, before SD Association, Google, ARM, Intel, Qualcomm and Broadcom have also broken their ties with Huawei. In addition to this, the Wi-Fi Alliance (the Wi-Fi standards setter) has also ‘temporarily restricted’ Huawei’s membership after the US trade ban. Huawei has also left JEDEC (a semiconductor standards group known for defining the RAM specifications) voluntarily. As mentioned above, all the roads for Huawei lead to a dead end and if this continues up we could see the Chinese electronic maker crumble to peices.
OnePlus 7 Pro is garnering a lot of appreciation in the world of technology and it is competing against the flagship devices that are way more expensive than it. OnePlus is known for being regular about its updates. Earlier, OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T got a new update with many new features. Then, the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T got the much-awaited Android 9.0 Pie update. Now, the company has said that it has rolled out the new software update in which the company has brought new improvements and features to its new flagship devices. The company has also put the software update support page live for the OnePlus 7 Pro smartphones. Currently, the software support page shows the OxygenOS 9.5.3GM21AA – which is the current official software build for the OnePlus 7 Pro.
The company has made its official software build available for download for the users of the OnePlus 7 Pro smartphones. There are updates that have been made available – an official one and a beta build of the update. These can be downloaded by the users who want to try the new features the update brings.
The support page for the OnePlus 7 Pro update currently only has the official build which can be downloaded by visiting the page and downloading it. But the company will also be rolling out its new open beta program and once it is rolled out, it will be put on the support page as well for the users to download.
The newest version of the OxygenOS 9.5.3GM21AA is 2.03GB in size and it will be rolled out through an OTA (over the air) update to all the OnePlus 7 Pro users. The new update brings the 2019 April Security patch. There are several features which the new update brings such as Fnatic Mode, improved smooth-scrolling experience. There are also bug fixes and overall improvements to the OnePlus 7 Pro along with optimized photo quality.
Talking about the OnePlus 7 Pro, it comes with a 90Hz Quad-HD AMOLED display and is powered by the Snapdragon 855 SoC. It comes with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. Currently, the OnePlus 7 Pro comes with a starting price of Rs 48,999 for the 6GB RAM/ 128GB storage variant and is available on Amazon India.
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Last month, Vivo Y17 smartphone was launched in India. The smartphone is a part of the Y-series from the Chinese smartphone maker and comes with a triple-rear camera setup, 5,000mAh battery along with a MediaTek Helio processor. The handset comes with features such as Ultra Gaming Mode paired with Dual Turbo mode. Just a month after its launch, Vivo Y17 smartphone has received a discount in India. Here’s a look at the revised price of Vivo Y17 smartphone after discount in India:
Vivo Y17 price in India (revised)
Vivo Y17 smartphone was launched in India last month at a price tag of Rs 17,990. It has now received a price cut of Rs 2,000 and is available for Rs 15,990. It is worth noticing that the smartphone will be available on Amazon India, Flipkart, Paytm Mall, or the Vivo E-Store. It has been confirmed by Mahesh Telecom that the new price is also via available offline.
Vivo Y17 specifications and features
Vivo Y17 features a 6.35-inch HD+ (720 × 1,544 pixels) Halo FullView display that has an aspect ratio of 19.3:9. The display of the smartphone comes with a waterdrop-shaped notch. Powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P35 SoC, Vivo Y17 is paired with 4GB of RAM. The handset runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with Funtouch OS 9. The smartphone has 128GB of internal storage onboard and it packs a 5,000mAh battery. The battery of the smartphone comes with support for Dual Engine fast charging.
For imaging duties, the Vivo Y17 comes with a triple-rear camera setup that comprises of a 13MP primary camera with an f/2.2 aperture paired with an 8MP Wide Angle camera that has an f/2.2 aperture. In addition to these, a 2MP depth sensor with an f/2.4 aperture is available. On the front, the Vivo Y17 sports a 20MP selfie camera for selfies and video calls.
The connectivity options include 4G, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi, GPS, FM radio, and a Micro-USB 2.0 port.
In another piece of news, Vivo Y15 smartphone in India has also received a price cut. We should mention that the device’s price has been slashed for the second time since it was launched two months back. The smartphone is a watered-down variant of the Vivo V15 Pro smartphone and it comes with a pop-up camera module on its top edge that houses its front-facing snapper.
You can read more about the revised pricing details of the Vivo V15 smartphone here.
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Realme 3 Pro smartphone will be going on sale in India via offline retail stores, the company has announced. Realme is one of the most popular smartphone brands in the budget segment of the Indian market. The company recently launched its Realme 3 Pro handset in the country that costs Rs 13,999. The handset has been on sale since April 29, however, till now, it was available via online channels like Flipkart and Realme’s website.
Starting May 28, the smartphone will be available via offline channels. The company has announced that it will be going on sale in 8,000 offline stores. But then, we should point out that only two variants of the smartphone will be going on sale via offline medium – 6GB RAM/64GB storage variant and 6GB RAM/128GB storage model. While the former is priced at Rs 15,999, the later costs Rs 16,999. The devices will be available in Carbon Grey, Lightning Purple, and Nitro Blue colours. If you pre-book the smartphone between May 25 and May 27, you will be able to get an introductory offer as well. Those who pre-book will get a 1-year extended warranty for the smartphone.
Speaking about the offline availability of Realme 3 Pro, Madhav Sheth, CEO, Realme India said, “Considering the rapidly growing customer demand towards Realme 3 Pro we are making the device available at our offline stores. Initially, the device was available for sale in Flipkart.com and our official website and saw a phenomenal response. The initiative is to fulfil our commitment to deliver the best consumer experience to our customers.”
Realme 3 Pro specifications
Realme 3 Pro smartphone runs ColorOS 6.0 based Android 9.0 Pie and features a 6.3-inch full-HD+ display with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC, Realme’s smartphone comes with up to 6GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage. The Realme 3 Pro device can also hold a microSD card of up to 256GB.
On the camera front, the device has a dual rear camera setup that comprises of a 16MP primary sensor and a 5MP sensor. There is a 25MP front-facing camera on Realme 3 Pro selfies and video calls.
For connectivity, the smartphone has a fingerprint sensor, dual-SIM support, 4G LTE, and Widevine L1 certification. Realme’s new handset houses a 4,045mAh battery.
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The most affordable smartphone from Xiaomi, Redmi Go, was launched earlier this year. When launched, the Redmi Go came with only one variant that has 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage. The company had aimed the device at first time Android users who didn’t want to burn a hole in their pocket buying a costly device. But now, through a tweet, Xiaomi has confirmed that the Redmi Go is getting a new variant with more storage. Xiaomi’s tweet indicates that the company might be launching the new Redmi Go with 16GB internal storage but it is unclear if the RAM of the device will also be increased or not.
Earlier today, the company revealed through a tweet with the hashtag #AapkiNayiDuniya. It should be noted that the company has earlier used this hashtag before when it launched the Redmi Go. The tweet also had the catchphrase ‘Zyada space = Zyada apps’ which further indicates that the Redmi Go will be coming with increased internal space. Although the company didn’t reveal the exact date when the new variant of the Redmi Go will launch in India, it is expected to launch soon.
Redmi Go Price
The Redmi Go with the 1GB RAM and 8GB internal storage holds a price tag of Rs 4,499. It can be purchased through Flipkart and Mi.com.
The upcoming variant of the Redmi Go might have a price tag of Rs 5,000 to Rs 5,500.
Redmi Go specifications and features
The Redmi Go sports a 5-inch HD (720 x 1280 pixels) display and is powered by the Snapdragon 425 SoC paired with Adreno 308 GPU. It packs 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage but with the arrival of the new variant of the Redmi Go, there will be 16GB of internal storage on the smartphone. It supports a microSD card for extra storage and packs a 3,000mAh battery. The Redmi Go supports dual-SIM (Nano) and runs Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition).
On the camera front, the Redmi Go features a single rear camera of an 8MP lens with an f/2.0 aperture and LED flash. On the front, there is a 5MP selfie camera for selfies and video calls.
Other features of the Redmi Go includes 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.1, GPS/ A-GPS, Micro-USB, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
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The Redmi Go with the 8GB storage doesn’t have much storage to install many apps. That’s why the new 16GB variant of the device could solve the problems.
The US trade ban on Huawei has resulted in a number of problems for the technology company. Among the biggest of these is that Google has suspended its business with the manufacturer and revoked its license for the Android operating system. This has put a dark cloud on Huawei’s smartphone business, considering that Android is the most popular mobile operating system in the world.
In the latest development on this front, the company’s two premium smartphones – Huawei Mate X and Huawei P30 Pro – have been delisted from Android.com. We should mention that the website has details of every smartphone that runs on the software. The Huawei Mate X and P30 Pro were a part of the featured list till now, along with other premium smartphones like Samsung Galaxy S10, LG V50 ThinQ 5G. In addition to this, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro has also been removed from the Android Q beta page.
There is absolutely no mention of the Huawei Mate X and Huawei P30 Pro from Google’s official Android homepage. We should add here that while Huawei Mate X is the company’s first 5G foldable smartphone, the P30 Pro is the first ever device to come with 50x optical zoom. This development was first spotted by 9to5Google.
It is worth noticing that these aren’t the only smartphones that have been delisted from Android forums. The Huawei Mate 20 Pro has also been removed from the Android Q beta device list. The Chinese smartphone company had taken registrations for the Android Q Beta 3 two weeks back. However, the participation was limited to developers who have at least one app published on the Google Play Store.
Besides Google, other companies like Intel, Qualcomm, Broadcom and ARM have also suspended their dealings with Huawei. We should point out that all of them that the leading chipmakers in the world. Since all of them have now halted their respective businesses with Huawei, it definitely spells trouble for the Chinese smartphone company.
This is particularly true for ARM, as the company took designs from the chipmaker to make its own processors. While ARM is actually based in the United Kingdom, is halted its business with Huawei because it produces some of its chips in the United States.
While Huawei is said to have stockpiled enough components from these companies to last three months to a year, it is not a permanent solution for the smartphone maker. The company is bound to run out the stock one day and it will be nearly impossible for it to produce a smartphone without these companies then.
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Vivo V15 was launched earlier in March 2019 and it came with a pop-up selfie camera along with a triple-rear camera setup. The Vivo V15 held a price tag of Rs 23,990 at the time of its launch, but since last month its price has been dropped to Rs 21,990. A month after its first price cut, the price of Vivo V15 has been slashed once again, which makes a second price cut on the device just two months after its launch. According to Vivo, the Vivo V15, after the price cut has become one of the most affordable smartphones in India with a pop-up selfie camera. Here are all the details about it:
Vivo V15 price (revised)
The price cut on the Vivo V15 was announced on May 24, and now it is being sold for Rs 19,990. The new price is Rs 4,000 down from the time it was launched and it is Rs 2,000 off from its earlier price cut.
As mentioned above, the Vivo V15 was launched earlier in March of 2019 and it can be purchased from Flipkart, Amazon.in and Vivo e-Store.
Although the company has announced its price cut, on the e-commerce platforms the price of the Vivo V15 is still Rs 21,990. The revised price will soon appear on the e-commerce platforms after which the interested customers can get their hands on the device.
Vivo V15 specifications and features
The Vivo V15 sports a 6.53-inch Full-HD+ (1080 x 2340 pixels) InCell FullView Display with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection on top. It is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P70 CPU paired with 6GB of RAM. The Vivo V15 runs Android 9 Pie skinned with Funtouch OS 9. The smartphone supports dual-SIM cards and packs a 4,000mAh battery. The Vivo V15 comes with a 64GB internal storage with support of microSD card up to 256GB and it comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.
On the camera front, the Vivo V15 features a triple-rear camera setup which comprises of a 12MP (dual-pixels) main sensor, an 8MP camera along with a 5MP lens. On the front, there is a 32MP pop-up selfie camera with an f/2.0 aperture.
Other features of the Vivo V15 include 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth v5.0, Micro-USB (with OTG), GPS/ A-GPS, and 3.5mm headphone jack. While the sensors include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyroscope, and proximity sensor.
Samsung’s reply to Xiaomi and other Chinese smartphone makers was the Galaxy M-series devices which were priced at the mid-range and budget segment. When launched, all the devices of the Samsung Galaxy M-series – Samsung Galaxy M10, Samsung Galaxy M20 and the Samsung Galaxy M30 – ran Android 8.0 Oreo skinned with Experience UI. But now, the South Korean tech giant has revealed that Android Pie update for all the devices of Samsung Galaxy M-series will roll out from June 3 onwards. The company also claimed that the Android Pie update will improve the performance of the Samsung Galaxy M smartphones.
This announcement was made by Samsung by a press note which was issued by the company earlier today. According to it, Samsung is getting closer to releasing the Android Pie update for the Galaxy M10, Galaxy M20 and the Galaxy M30. The company also mentioned that the new update will bring improvements and important fixes along with security patches to all the Samsung Galaxy M-series devices. Although it revealed the roll out date of the much-awaited Android Pie update but it hasn’t revealed the changelog of the new update. But it is estimated that the new update will bring adaptive battery, adaptive brightness along with app actions, app timers and an overall performance improvement etc.
The Samsung Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 were launched back in January 2019, and with it Samsung introduced the Galaxy M-series in India. Both these devices were priced in the sub-10K range and offered a good competition to the Xiaomi smartphones. Later, in February 2019, the company launched the Samsung Galaxy M30 with better specifications, AMOLED display, triple-rear cameras and a better overall performance. Other than that, the Samsung Galaxy M10, Galaxy M20 and the Galaxy M30 come with octa-core CPU, waterdrop design, dual-SIM VoLTE support and runs Android 8.1 Oreo with Experience UI on top.
Furthermore, the South Korean technology giant is reportedly preparing to launch the next smartphone in its Galaxy M-series – the Samsung Galaxy M40. The Samsung Galaxy M40 will reportedly come with 128GB of inbuilt storage, a huge 5,000mAh battery and 6GB of RAM. Unlike the other Samsung Galaxy M-series devices, the Galaxy M40 will be powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 675 SoC. It is clear that the upcoming Galaxy M40 will be the next in line in the Galaxy M-series and will be the successor of the Galaxy M30.
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Xiaomi earlier launched its Redmi 7 smartphone this year which was the successor to the Redmi 6. And now, the company has made the Redmi 7A official as it was unveiled in China today. Earlier the device was spotted on the Chinese regulator TENAA website. The Redmi 7A is the watered-down version of the Redmi 7 and comes with budget segment worthy specifications. And it shouldn’t be a surprise that the Redmi 7A is the successor to the Redmi 6A. Highlights of the Redmi 7A includes a traditional smartphone design with top and bottom bezels. There isn’t a notch or a punch-hole camera on its 5.45-inch display. It packs a 4,000mAh battery and comes with a 13MP rear camera.
Although the company hasn’t announced the price of the device yet but it is clear that it would be a budget segment device. According to the predecessors of the Redmi 7A, it could be priced around Rs 6,000 – Rs 8,000. The device comes in two colour options – Blue and Matte Black.
The company announced about the new Redmi 7A on its official Weibo account. The Redmi 7A will be launched in China on May 28, which is also the launch date of the Redmi K20. So, there is a possibility that the company will be launching both these devices at the same time and at the same launch event.
Redmi 7A specifications and features
The Redmi 7A sports a 5.45-inch HD (720 x 1440 pixels) resolution with an aspect ratio of 18:9. It is powered by a 2.0GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SoC. Currently, the company didn’t reveal about the RAM or the internal storage of the device. But it did reveal that the Redmi 7A will come with microSD card support of up to 256GB. The Redmi 7A runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with MIUI 10. As mentioned above, the Redmi 7A packs a big 4,000mAh battery with 10W fast charging support. The device comes with special modes for senior citizens and a Family Guardian Function. It also come with a P2i splash resistant coating which makes it resistant against accidental splashes and rain damage.
On the camera front, the rear camera of the Redmi 7A comes with a 13MP main sensor with PDAF. There is also a 5MP selfie camera with AI Face Unlock Support.
Other features of the Redmi 7A include P2i splash resistant coating, 3.5mm audio jack, and a Micro-USB port. For connectivity, we could see 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, and GPS in the Redmi 7A.
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Snapchat is a fun way to communicate with your friends. The app did lose charm for a while, it is now back with some interesting new filters. If you plan to come back on the platform, we are here to tell you some Snapchat features that will make the app more fun:
Play a game
This is one of the new Snapchat features. To play a game on Snapchat with your friend, you first need to open that friend’s chat. Then, press on the rocket icon made on the keyboard bar. Once you do this, a list of games will open up. Select the game you want to start playing and it will then begin on the chat itself. Your friend will also be able to join in. As of now, only Snap Squad and Bitmoji Party are present on the app.
See where your friends are using the Map
Open Snapchat and make sure the camera is facing you. Then swipe down from the top. Snapchat’s map will open in front of you and you will be able to see your friends’ Bitmojis at different locations in the world. We should mention that these are the locations where they last checked Snapchat.
Answer truth and dare questions
Using the new Truth and Dare filter on the app, you can play the iconic game over there. The app has created the game using AI and first, it will make you choose ‘Truth’ or ‘Dare’. If you choose Truth, a blue bubble will pop over your screen with questions like “Have you ever been kicked out of anywhere?” With dare, ‘Dare’ a Red bubble will pop-up asking you to do things like roll your eyes dramatically. You can record the response and share it with friends.
Change emojis next to your friend’s name
Snapchat adds various emojis in front of your friends’ names to define the level of friendship you share with them on the app. However, if you don’t like these emojis, you can change them. Go to Settings, and click on Customize Emojis. Here, you will be able to choose emojis for your Super BFF, BFF, Besties, BFs, Mutual Besties, Mutual BFs, and Snapstreak.
Set up two-factor authentication
We should tell you that once you do this, you would need to remember your password each time you log in. But if that’s no problem with you and you value security, you should enable this. Go to Settings and click on two-factor authentication. You will be able to choose among text verification and authentication app. The app will then send you a code each time you try to log in.
Find out which song is playing
With Shazam integration, you can find out which song is playing via Snapchat. Once the integration is done, all you have to do is launch the app and press on the camera viewfinder till Snapchat recognizes the song.
Share Snapchat Stories on other platforms
You can now even share your Snapchat Stories outside the app. For this, all you have to do is tap and hold the Story to bring options. Here, you will be able to see the option of sharing the Story outside Snapchat.
Create a Snap Streak
A Snap Streak is created when you and a particular friend of yours send snaps to each other on consecutive days. In fact, it doesn’t really have to be Snaps, it can also be calls, video calls, Bitmojis, or anything else you like. It’s a lot of fun once you start doing it.
Customize your own avatar (Bitmoji)
For this, you have to download the Bitmoji app. There, you can decide what your avatar will look like including the details like eye colour and small ones like adding socks to your outfit during winter. Furthermore, you can come back and customise it again whenever you want. All the stickers on the app will then appear like your Bitmoji.
Make voice and video calls
This one is fairly simple. And chances are that you know it about this Snapchat feature, but we’ll tell you in case you don’t. Just go to the friend’s chat whom you wish to call. You will see a call icon and a video camera icon next to their names. Press on the Phone icon to call, and the video camera icon to make a video call.
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After the launch of Samsung Galaxy S10, users and the smartphone industry is waiting for the Galaxy Note 10. Like previous years, the South Korean teach giant will release its Galaxy Note device in the second half of the year. It is known that the Samsung Galaxy Note devices pack all the features of the Samsung Galaxy S-series and also has some additional ones. One feature which is unique and reserved only for the Samsung Galaxy Note devices is the S pen which makes it stand apart others. It is estimated that the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 will be launching in August this year and leaks show that this time, there will be as much as four variants of the device. A new render has surfaced online which reveals what the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 10 will look like.
Despite earlier beliefs, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 will not hold similar design aspects as the Samsung Galaxy S10. A recent render showed that the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 will come with an Infinity-O hole-punch display rather than the hold-punch display that we saw in the Galaxy S10. There will also be a multi-camera (most probably Quad-camera setup) setup at the back.
But both the rear camera and the front camera placement in the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 will be different than the Samsung Galaxy S10. The front camera will be placed at the centre while the back cameras will be placed vertically instead of horizontally like the Galaxy S10. The renders were created by PhoneArena and they show how the cameras will be placed and what the device will look like.
Another leak states that the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 will come in four variants – two differently sized 4G devices and two 5G connectivity options. The renders reveal that the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 will come with a built-in stylus. Earlier, we also saw that the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 will pack a battery similar to the Galaxy S10 series.
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Similar to how the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 was different in design than the Samsung Galaxy S9, the upcoming Galaxy Note 10 will also come with design different than the Galaxy S10 series. The difference in design will make it stand apart than the already popular Samsung Galaxy S10 and will give it a chance to make a name for itself.
Snapchat recently launched some new filters on its platform and some of them have instantly become social media trends. Snapchat baby filter and gender-swap filters are good examples of this. But then, the app is full of other very interesting gaming filters and other effects that you must know about as you will not find them anywhere else. Check out the list of such Snapchat filters here:
Baby filter
The baby filter has become a rage on social media. No matter which app you login to, you will find people posting their pictures looking like a baby. It is all thanks to the Snapchat baby filter. You will find an icon in the filters section of the app that shows a yellow hoodie. Click on it to get the Snapchat baby filter and a blue dotted outline of the face and a toy will appear on the screen.
Gender-swap filters
Another social media trend that has become tremendously popular is the gender-swap photos that people are posting. These pictures are also originating from Snapchat. The app has got two filters, one that makes people look like a woman, and the other that makes them look all manly with a beard. So, the face and the features remain the same, but the gender changes.
Men are posting their pictures looking like a woman on social media since this filter has been launched, while women are posting pictures in which they look like men. You should try the filter if you wish to know what you would look like if you belonged to the opposite gender.
Wild Checkers filter
Once you click on this filter, the game of Wild Checkers will begin on Snapchat. You can play the game within the app itself and click pictures while doing so. You can also send it to your friends or post it as a Story on Snapchat as you would need another player to play the game and others can join in only via Stories. It’s a very interesting game and we recommend you to try it with a friend.
Archery filter
Another very interesting filter on Snapchat, this one lets you play three rounds of archery. Using AI, Snapchat has added a dart board in the game and it gives you three arrows that you need to aim at the board. Once the game is over, you will be able to share your score with others via a Snap. You can also share it as a Story if you want to invite others to play with you.
Truth or Dare filter
This one is our favourite. Everyone has played truth or dare at least some time in their lives and now, it is time to play it on Snapchat. The Snapchat has created the game using AI and it first asks you whether you want to choose ‘Truth’ or ‘Dare’. On selecting Truth, a blue bubble will pop over your screen and ask you a certain question like “Have you ever been kicked out of anywhere?” or “How do plan to spend your days when you get old?”. You can hold the record button and answer the question. One clicking ‘Dare’ a Red bubble will pop-up and you’ll be asked to do things like roll your eyes dramatically. You can record these and share with friends.
Snap bowling filter
You can now also go bowling on Snapchat! Just go to the bowling filter and press on the ‘Start’ button. You will be taken to a screen that looks exactly like a bowling alley. We completely missed the shot when we tried to play, but that doesn’t mean you will to. You should definitely try the filter. It’s a great one.
Bits and pieces filter
This is another gaming-filter on Snapchat. It is a puzzle-based game in which pieces randomly appear and you have to pick them and put them wherever they fit. You’ll enjoy it if you like such games.
Nose ring filter
We think only women would use the nose ring filter, but it’s definitely a very interesting one. When it’ll detect your face, it will make a small stud appear on the left side of your nose. If you tap on it, a ring will appear in the middle of your nose. And if you tap again, a nose ring will appear on the right side of your nose.
WhatsApp is constantly trying to bring new and updated features to its platform to make it more secure and safe for its users. Now, WhatsApp will be adding a new feature to its platform, which will let you share your WhatsApp Status as a Facebook Story. This new feature was spotted on the new WhatsApp beta version 2.19.151 for Android. It was seen on the beta version and is currently not accessible for public usage.
The new feature will let the users post their WhatsApp Status as Facebook Stories. The new beta version also comes with a new feature which would let the users share their contacts information using a QR code. It is somewhat similar to the QR code-backed Nametag feature on Instagram.
The new feature was spotted first by WABetaInfo and according to the tipster, the instant-messaging platform will be adding a new ‘Add to Facebook Story’ button on the Status section of WhatsApp. By clicking it, the users can upload the same WhatsApp Status to their Facebook Story. With the arrival of the new Status sharing button, WhatsApp and Facebook integration will be strengthened.
Other than the Sharing Status feature, the new beta version also has the new QR code button. This button will allow the users to share their profiles and add contacts through the QR codes of the users. Although this is not a new feature as it was spotted in November of 2018, but this time it has been brought to the beta version of the application.
To share the contacts, the users will need to tap the QR code button from the profile section. From there, WhatsApp will show the QR code of the users’ profile which could be used by other users to add the user to their contact list. The QR code will be scanned through the camera and then the information will be displayed on the users’ smartphone.
This new feature could become an important feature to WhatsApp Business, as it would let the users share their QR codes directly on their websites or applications. As mentioned above, this QR code sharing feature is similar to Instagram’s Nametag sharing feature which lets the users share their profile to other users.
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Although WhatsApp hasn’t made it clear if these new features will be brought to the stable version of the application or not, and if yes then when? But these features will be available to the beta testers of WhatsApp in the coming days.
While Xiaomi is primarily known in India for its budget smartphones, the Chinese technology company also makes laptops and sunglasses. Earlier the Xiaomi sunglasses weren’t available in India but now, the company has made them available on its Mi.com stores in the country. It has released two sunglasses for the Indian public – the Mi Polarised Wayfarer and the Mi Polarised Aviator. Both these sunglasses were launched back in December 2018 through crowdfunding.
Both these sunglasses are listed on Mi.com where they are named as the Mi Polarised Square Sunglasses and Mi Polarised Pilot Sunglasses. The company has assured that both the new sunglasses offer 100% protection against UVA, UVB, and UVC rays up to 400 nanometres to protect the eyes of the wearer under direct and bright sunlight.
Speaking about the prices of the new sunglasses, the Mi Polarised Square Sunglasses holds a price tag of Rs 899. They are available for the purchase on Amazon.in and it comes in Grey and Blue colour options. On the other hand, the Mi Polarised Pilot Sunglasses will be priced at Rs 1,099 and comes in Blue and Green colour options.
Features of these Mi sunglasses is that, both of them comes with UV400 Protection to reduce the ultraviolet rays. Both these Xiaomi Mi Polarised Square and Polarised Pilot sunglasses comes with O6 layered lens technology. The O6 layered lens technology is designed to eliminate the glare and polarised light of the sun. They are also scratch resistant and according to the company, they minimise the glare and enhances the contrast.
Coming to the frames of the new sunglasses, the Xiaomi Mi Polarised Square glasses has a flexible TR90 frame. On the other hand, the Xiaomi Mi Polarised Pilot has a 304H Metal frame making it more durable.
Xiaomi Mi Polarised Pilot
Other than the sunglasses, Xiaomi recently launched its new Mi Men’s Sports Shoes 2 in India. It also unveiled the Mi Sports Bluetooth Earphones along with Mi 2-in-1 USB Cable (30m) in the country. The Mi Men’s Sports Shoes 2 comes with a price tag of Rs 2,999 and is available in Black, Blue and Grey colour options. The Mi Shoes and the Mi Sunglasses might not be the major products from the Chinese electronics maker but it surely sells. These were made and launched in India through Xiaomi’s crowdfunding platform. Then they were made available on the Mi.com and other e-commerce platforms from where the users could buy these products.
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OnePlus 7 Pro was launched earlier this month and it instantly garnered great reviews about its performance and features. However, there were those who were not particularly happy with its camera performance. But now, the company will be rolling out a software update to fix that. A report has surfaced online that claims that OnePlus has not integrated 3x optical zoom technology that it advertised in the smartphone. Instead of the 3x optical zoom, OnePlus 7 Pro only comes with 2.2x optical zoom. The rest of the 0.8x zoom is realised via the SmartCapture cropping.
While this may be very negligible for those who are using the smartphone’s camera only for regular photography, for professional users, this difference may mean a lot. The OnePlus 7 Pro offers 57mm focal length instead of the 78mm, which may even be a deal breaker for some. We should point out that the company used the same marketing strategy when it was promoting the OnePlus 5 too. The issue was first spotted by Android Police and it was initially discovered by Reddit user /u/ImKuya.
The report also has two pictures, among which one is taken from the 3x zoom mode and the other is taken from a telephoto lens using the portrait mode. The field of view can be seen as wider in the portrait mode than in the 3x zoom mode, even though the same telephoto lens and sensor have been used. In addition to this, the photo taken with portrait mode is produced at a resolution of 13MP, which the one was taken with 3x zoom is produced at 8MP.
For a professional photographer, the difference in the numbers is big and misleading. Speaking about the report, OnePlus has said in a statement, “The OnePlus 7 Pro has 3x zoom with no digital zoom or loss of detail. The telephoto camera serves two main purposes: 3x zoom and portrait mode photography. It will switch the field of view depending on the camera mode. With 3x zoom, the telephoto camera delivers the advertised lossless 8 megapixels images. Portrait mode utilizes all 13 megapixels from the sensor in the telephoto camera.”
To recall, OnePlus 7 Pro runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with OxygenOS on top and sports a 6.67-inch curved Quad HD+ Fluid AMOLED display that has a refresh rate of 90Hz, can support HDR10+ and an A+ quality rating by DisplayMate.
Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC clubbed with Adreno 640 GPU, OnePlus 7 Pro has up to 12GB of RAM. The handset has 256GB of internal storage and comes with support for UFS 3.0 storage, which promises enhanced read-write speeds.
For imaging duties, OnePlus 7 Pro comes with a triple rear camera that comprises of a 48MP primary Sony IMX586 sensor, an 8MP telephoto sensor, and a 16MP wide-angle sensor. There is a 16MP pop-up selfie camera on the device. OnePlus 7 Pro houses a 4,000mAh battery that is backed by Warp Charge 30W fast charging technology.
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After Intel announced its new and most powerful PC CPU till date – the Core I9 – it was speculated that it will be used mostly in the desktops. However, MSI has announced a new laptop named the MSI GT76 Titan which is powered by an unlocked, desktop-class Core i9 CPU into its laptop sized frame.
The new the MSI GT76 Titan, according to the company, packs the ninth generation ‘full desktop’ unlocked Intel Core i9 CPU into its chassis. The company also said that the high-end model of the MSI GT76 Titan will pack an 8-core, 16-thread configuration which can be overclocked up to 5GHz. But to pack that much overclocking, speed and power, the laptop would need a world-class cooling system or it wouldn’t end well for the MSI GT76 Titan.
For cooling, the MSI GT76 Titan packs four fans and 11 heat pipes. According to the company, the new gaming laptop will generate more than twice the airflow. With this kind of cooling, the MSI GT76 Titan can be pushed close to 5GHz.
For graphics, the MSI GT76 Titan packs a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 GPU which is one of the most advanced GPU brought by NVIDIA for 2019. The RTX 2080 crammed inside the MSI GT76 Titan also comes with a dedicated Ray Tracing and tensor cores. It might be one of the best GPUs out there but with its configuration, the company could have put the ReForce RTX 2080 Ti in the new laptops.
The MSI GT76 Titan would be competing against the Alienware Area 51M gaming laptop. The Area 51M gaming laptop from Alienware comes with a socketed Core i9-9900K. And in a way, the MSI GT76 Titan might be the same in CPU and processing power. But it is clear that these laptops are a gaming desktop replacement and although they might not be easy to carry, they are still portable and a hybrid.
Talking about the design aspect of the new laptop, the MSI GT76 Titan comes with a car-inspired design as it has put lighting on the underside of the chassis. There is also full RGB backlit keyboard on the new laptop. Currently the launch date and the pricing of the new laptop hasn’t been revealed by the company but it will soon be announced. Considering the specifications of the new MSI GT76 Titan, the price no doubt will be on the premium high-end side.
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After Epic Games’ Fortnite teamed up with the creators of John Wick to bring the new Wick’s Bounty in its platform, the game’s creators are now planning to bring a new iconic brand to the battle royale. Fortnite has released a new update v9.10 that brings loads of new content to the game. There is a new limited time mode which has been added after its partnership with FortniteXJumpman crossover event. In this event, the users will win coins and other exclusive items. Other than that, there is also the first major arrival of Hot Spots, which are selected location with hovering supply drops in the game. There are also three limited-time mode rotations along with many UI changes in the game. Lastly, the update has improved and fixed the earlier known bug problems of the game.
Out of all the new changes in the Fortnite v9.10 update, the most prominent one is the introduction of the Hot Spots locations. These Hot Spots locations on the map are marked in gold text and in each match, the hotspots will be limited to three. According to the patch notes of the new update, the Fortnite v9.10 Hot Spots will bring up to 16 Loot Carriers which will be hovering right above the ground. The players can shoot the carriers to get the weapons of Rare Class or higher standards with two ammo stacks. These Hot Spots will allow the players to loot exclusive and powerful weapons without getting between a high kill zone.
Another new mode which has arrived with the new update is the Downtown Drop which is a limited time mode (LTM) game. This mode comes as a part of the FortniteXJumpman crossover event. In this mode, the players can participate in free challenges to collect coins or win other items such as the new Grind and Clutch outfits. The rewards also include Back Board Back Bling – it comes with nine different style and four different types of spray paints. The new outfits which the players are wearing in the Jumpman crossover are Nike’s Air Jordan sneakers.
The new update of Fortnite has also added a Haunted Hills theme with six new prefab items and five gallery sets. There is a new ‘Fastest Time to Win’ setting along with a ‘Grind Power Up Device’ mode. Both the new settings will give players points and coins to use in the game.
And lastly, there is a new ‘Space Rocks’ simulation which enables a meteor shower in the game. A new character named ‘Rex Jonesy’ has also been added to the ‘Save the World Mode’. Three new limited time mode rotations have also been added in the new Fortnite update – Sniper Shootout Duos, Unvaulted Squads, and Close Encounter Squads.
South Korean technology giant Samsung unveiled its first foldable smartphone, Galaxy Fold, at the launch of its Galaxy S10 series this year. However, things did not go in favour of the company with the Samsung Galaxy Fold. A few review units that Samsung sent to the members of the technology press in the US reportedly broke within a day or two of usage.
This led to Samsung delaying the launch of the Galaxy Fold smartphone ‘indefinitely’ so that it can make the necessary improvements. Samsung’s foldable smartphone that we saw this year had an in-folding design. However, some newly published patents make it look like the South Korean technology giant is now coming up with a foldable smartphone that has an out-folding design. These designs were applied for in the US in late 2018 and in Korea in December 2015.
But then, the US patent was published only earlier this week. It has been said that Samsung is working on two more foldable smartphone variants. While one will be a vertically folding design that will be similar to a flip phone, the other will sport a clamshell-like design similar to Huawei Mate X. The vertical folding smartphone by Samsung will either be revealed late this year or early next year. The out-folding design will be announced later.
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The patent that has been spotted at the United States Patent and Trademarks Office of the out-folding device shows a flexible display that is mounted on two cases and joined by a hinge using a sliding mechanism. When the device is folded, a slide covers the slide back towards the case and this enables the screen to be folded. The slide cover on the device helps the display of the smartphone to fold easily when it slides back. In the unfolded state it helps the device remain firm. A locking mechanism can also be seen in the patent drawings which is supposed to lock the sliding cover in place when the smartphone is unfolded.
The patent was first spotted by Patently Mobile. Samsung Galaxy Fold is powered by a 7nm unnamed processor and sports a 7.3-inch Infinity Flex Dynamic AMOLED panel when unfolded. When the smartphone is folded, the handset features a 4.6-inch Super AMOLED panel. The smartphone comes with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage and houses a 4,380mAh. The foldable smartphone comes with six cameras, among which three are placed on its back panel and two can be accessed only when the device is unfolded. The last among these is placed on the front which can only be seen when it is folded into a candy bar phone.
Realme C2 sale will begin in India today via the company’s official website and Flipkart. The sale of the smartphone will be held on both the platforms at 12 pm (noon) IST. The Realme C2 smartphone is being made available in Diamond Blue and Diamond Black colour options. The customers will be able to avail various offers including no-cost EMI and bank discount.
The smartphone was launched in India last month at a starting price of Rs 5,999. The first Realme C2 sale in India was held last week, followed by a second sale just a couple of days back. Here’s a look at the price details and specifications of the Realme C2 smartphone:
Realme C2 price in India, sale offers
Realme C2 price in India starts at Rs 5,999 for its 2GB RAM/16GB storage model, while the 3GB RAM/32GB storage variant costs Rs 7,999. The smartphone can be picked up in Diamond Blue and Diamond Black colour options and the sale of the handset will begin at 12 pm (noon) IST. Interested customers can head to Realme’s official website and Flipkart to buy the device.
A no-cost EMI of as low as Rs 1,000 a month is available on Realme C2. Axis Bank Buzz credit card holders can also get a discount of 5% (up to Rs 200). There is also an instant discount of 5% available on EMI with ICICI Bank cards.
The Realme website is giving a super cash cashback with up to Rs 1,000 for those who’ll pay for their purchase via Mobikwik.
Realme C2 specification
The Realme C2 smartphone features a 6.1-inch HD+ Dewdrop Full-Screen display and it is powered by an octa-core Helio P22 12nm processor clocked at 2.0GHz. The smartphone from Realme is available in 2GB RAM and 3GB RAM variants. While the former comes with 16GB of internal storage, the latter has 32GB of onboard storage.
The Realme C2 smartphone runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with ColorOS 6.0 and it packs a 4,000mAh battery. On the camera front, the handset sports a dual rear camera setup that comprises of 13MP and a 2MP sensors. For selfies and video calls, there is a 5MP front camera that is touted to be backed by AI enhancements and has support for facial unlock feature.
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Samsung seems to be updating all its high-end smartphones these days. Earlier we saw the company releasing a new update for its Galaxy A70 with the latest security patch and improvements. Now, the South Korean technology giant has rolled out a new software update for the Galaxy S10-series (Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+). Currently, the new update is live in Switzerland and it brings the new May Security Android patch along with improvements in the camera department. The new update for the Samsung Galaxy S10-series is being rolled out via OTA (over-the-air) update and is expected to reach the other regions in the coming days.
In addition to this, the US carriers AT&T and Verizon have also released new updates for the Samsung Galaxy S10-series. But the update adds only the new May Android Security patch and not the camera improvements to the devices.
The update was first spotted by SamMobile, which said that Samsung Galaxy S10-series update brings the camera enhancement to the devices. Other than that, the Night Mode of the device has also been improved so that the users can click better pictures in low light. Earlier, the Night Mode of the Samsung Galaxy S10-series didn’t work with the ultra-wide-angle camera but the new update has added that feature. Now, when shooting pictures in low light, the photos get less noise.
The Live Focus feature which earlier wasn’t available in the ultra-wide-angle lens and the telephoto lens of the Samsung Galaxy S10-series have been tweaked. So now, the Live Focus works on both the lenses mentioned before. Earlier, the Live Focus support was limited to just ultra-wide-angle lens.
Once users’ smartphones will get the update, they will be informed via a notification. But if it doesn’t the users can go to Settings>Software Update to manually search for the new update. If the update is available for their devices and regions, they would be able to find it. And if not, then they would have to wait for the update to arrive at their regions.
Earlier this week, Samsung had released their new update with May Android Security patch for their Galaxy A70. The update brought changes and improvements to the camera and the in-display fingerprint of the device.
Photo-sharing app Instagram will no longer only have vertical videos. The company has announced that its long-form video platform, IGTV, will now begin supporting landscape videos too. Till now, because of Instagram’s mobile-first strategy, IGTV only supported vertical videos. The company has said that it has now announced a change because of creator feedback and also because there some landscape videos present on IGTV already but users have to completely turn their smartphones to watch these in full screen.
The company announced the change in a blog post saying, “We realize this is an evolution from where IGTV started — we believe it’s the right change for viewers and creators. In many ways, opening IGTV to more than just vertical videos are similar to when we opened Instagram to more than just square photos in 2015. It enabled creativity to flourish and engagement to rise — and we believe the same will happen again with IGTV.”
Till now, IGTV has struggled to make a mark, especially if we compare its growth to TikTok. According to The Hollywood Reporter’s report that surfaced earlier this year, content creators are not too interested in IGTV. And it has since then been confirmed by other technology websites that creators love the features of the app, but they haven’t been able to monetize their content yet, and in a way, that defeats their purpose.
While YouTube has an ad placement service that pays creators, as of now, no brands are paying content creators to make long-form videos for IGTV. In addition to this, since IGTV only has support for vertical videos, content creators mostly cannot use the videos that they have created for YouTube on it. So it takes extra effort on their part to make a new video particularly for IGTV, a platform that has not been able to impress too many so far.
With vertical videos gone, these content creators will be encouraged to upload the same video that they create for YouTube on IGTV too. And since Instagram is the most popular social media platform as of now, and it has started showcasing IGTV videos in the main feed, we may see the video platform finally getting the boost that it needs because of this change in video format. However, Instagram did have to sacrifice the vertical video format for it, which was a key distinguishing factor of the IGTV platform.
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Cupertino-based technology giant Apple has registered the 2019 iPhone models with the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) in Russia. While a number of reports have surfaced online about the new iPhone models, the latest report is extremely different from them. It claims that as many as 11 new model numbers have been spotted on the EEC database and all of them are believed to be a part of the 2019 iPhone lineup. While three of them are speculated to be a part of the iPhone XR successor line, the rest will be related to the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Max. All of the iPhone models are said to run Apple‘s A13 Bionic SoC and iOS 13.
According to the EEC database, which was at first spotted by 9to5Mac, the model numbers of the upcoming iPhones are A2111, A2160, A2161, A2215, A2216, A2217, A2218, A2219, A2220, A2221, and A2223. While the A2111, A2161, and A2215 identifiers are said to be a part of the iPhone XR successor lineup, the rest of the model numbers will be related to the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Max.
Since Apple usually launches multiple variants of iPhones for various markets, the identifiers that have surfaced online may be meant for different markets too. However, Apple has not said anything about these identifiers or the iPhone 11 (2019 iPhone) models yet, so these have to be taken with a pinch of salt.
According to prior reports about the 2019 iPhone models, they will come with Apple’s A13 Bionic chipset and have support for reverse wireless charging. It has also been reported that the new iPhone XR model will be available in two new colour options including Green and Lavender Purple.
Renowned analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has also highlighted in a recent note that the company will be including modified-PI (MPI) for the antennas in its upcoming iPhone models. While the new material will not be bringing any new changes in terms of network performance, it would help the company easily find affordable options for its next generation phones. Kuo has also said that the upcoming 2019 iPhones will come with enhanced front-facing cameras. While iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max successors will come with triple rear cameras, the iPhone XR successor will come with a dual rear camera setup.
Some renders have also indicated that the new iPhones will come with a square camera module on their back panels.
California-based technology giant Google has come out with a new look for its search results page on mobile devices. Speaking about the updated look, Google said that this change is aimed to help the consumers and users better understand where the information or the results are coming from. The changed look is currently limited to only a limited number of users but it will be rolled out on a global scale in the coming weeks. Although Google is changing its look for the mobile devices but it hasn’t mentioned if the new design will be brought to the desktop version of the website as well.
Google revealed the new design and the information about it through a blog post. In the blog post, the company wrote, “With this new design, a website’s branding can be front and centre, helping you better understand where the information is coming from and what pages have what you’re looking for.”
Talking about the changes made to Google’s mobile design, the new design will make the name of the website and the icons appear on the top of the result card. This will be followed by the page title and the description of the page. Earlier, the title of the page would appear at the top of the search results and it was followed by the URL (Uniform Resource Locator) of the page/ website name, which in turn was followed by the description of the page.
Earlier the search results which showed the ads was labeled in green. But now, in the new redesigned Google for mobile devices, the advertisements will be accompanied with a bold ad label and it will show up in the place of the website icon on the ads.
According to the search giant, the new updated design will give it an opportunity to add more useful action buttons to the search results. Google’s blog post states, “As we continue to make new content formats and useful actions available—from buying movie tickets to playing podcasts—this new design allows us to add more action buttons and helpful previews to search results cards, all while giving you a better sense of the web page’s content with clear attribution back to the source.”
Moreover, the company is also working on many other changes which it will bring to the mobile search platform in the coming months. Some of these changes include – AR search results, full news results etc.
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Electronics maker BenQ has launched two new 4K Home Projectors named W1700M and the TK800M in India today. Both the newly launched projectors are an upgrade to the earlier W1700 and the TK800 sports projectors respectively. The new projectors come with CinematicColor technology which gives precise colour reproduction along with 4K HDR. According to BenQ, both the W1700M and the TK800M come with enhanced colour accuracy to wider Rec. 709 levels.
BenQ W1700M and TK800M price and availability
The BenQ W1700M holds a price tag of Rs 2,10,000 while the BenQ TK800M is priced at Rs 1,99,000. The newly launched projectors will be made available on all leading Home AV Integration partners across India and their sale will start from May 2019 onwards.
Commenting on the launch, Rajeev Singh, Managing Director of BenQ said, “BenQ continues to lead the way in delivering cutting edge solutions leveraging 4K technology with its performance-oriented projector series. We will keep embracing innovative technologies to offer the new 4K home projectors for AV professionals, home cinema users and people who are looking for big screen home entertainment, bringing the 4K HDR immersive viewing experience to life.”
BenQ W1700M projectors specifications and features
The BenQ W1700M projector produces 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 pixels resolution. It gives 8.3 million distinct pixels for each frame the projector applies. The BenQ W1700M applies a new generation 0.47-inch single-DMD DLP technology to minimize the projector’s profile. As mentioned above, the BenQ W1700M comes with a CinematicColor technology which delivers 100% Rec. 709 precise colours. According to the company, the BenQ W1700M produces colours as the directors envisioned it.
In addition to this, the BenQ W1700M also packs HDR10 and HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma) support which offers good visuals when watching a Blu-ray movie or streaming videos/ movies online. The newly launched projector comes with a high dynamic range which offers better brightness, contrast range and image optimization.
BenQ W1700M
BenQ TK800M projector specifications and features
Unlike the BenQ W1700M, the BenQ TK800M gives a 96% Rec. 709, which gives good colour reproduction. It balances the colour and brightness being projected for well-lit environment. It gives out 3000lm brightness and can deliver 4K videos in Ultra HD 3840 x 2160 pixels resolution. Similar to the BenQ W1700M, the BenQ delivers 8.3-million-pixel picture in any lighting condition.
The BenQ TK800M comes with various features and modes, it offers the colour reproduction and the settings according to the mode selected. The Football and Sport Modes gives powerful sound and allows the user to enjoy the sport inside or outside in any lighting conditions.
South Korean technology giant Samsung launched its Galaxy A70 smartphone in March this year. The smartphone comes with an Infinity-U display and comes with a triple camera on its back panel. According to a report that has surfaced online, Samsung will house a 64MP camera sensor in a new variant of its Galaxy A70 handset. The upcoming smartphone is expected to be named as Samsung Galaxy A70S and will be the world’s first smartphone to come with a 64MP primary camera.
The upcoming smartphone is expected to be launched by the second half of 2019. We should mention that earlier this month, Samsung had launched its 64MP camera sensor. It should also be pointed out that the upcoming 64-megapixel ISOCELL Bright GW1 sensor will be able to click 16MP photos in lowly-lit conditions using the Tetracell technology by the company. The new sensor is said to go on a mass production later this year and it may appear in Galaxy A70S, according to a report in a popular daily.
Samsung’s latest ISOCELL Bright GW1 has the highest resolution for smartphone cameras. Besides this, the camera sensor also has support for real-time HDR of up to 1000dB and will be able to support full-HD slow-motion video recording. The camera sensor unveiled by the company features support for Super PD phase detection auto-focus technology.
As of now, we have only seen smartphone cameras that come with 48MP primary camera sensors and most of these have been manufactured by Sony and Samsung. The upcoming Samsung Galaxy A70S smartphone is expected to come with internals that will be similar to its predecessor. The key difference between the two will be the cameras of the handsets.
It has also been reported that Samsung Galaxy Note will not come with the 64Mp primary sensor, and we should point out that this contradicts an earlier report. It is worth adding that Samsung Galaxy Note 10 is expected to be launched in the second half of 2019 but the company will first be adding its new technology to its mid-range smartphone.
To recall, Samsung Galaxy A70 runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with One UI on top and features a 6.7-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-U Display. The smartphone is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 processor clubbed with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. On the camera front, Galaxy A70 comes with a triple rear camera setup that comprises of a 32MP sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle sensor and a 5MP depth sensor. Samsung Galaxy A70 has a 32MP selfie camera and houses a 4,500mAh battery that has support for 25W Super-Fast Charging technology.
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This is one of the new Snapchat features. To play a game on Snapchat with your friend, you first need to open that friend’s chat. Then, press on the rocket icon made on the keyboard bar. Once you do this, a list of games will open up. Select the game you want to start playing and it will then begin on the chat itself. Your friend will also be able to join in. As of now, only Snap Squad and Bitmoji Party are present on the app.
Open Snapchat and make sure the camera is facing you. Then swipe down from the top. Snapchat’s map will open in front of you and you will be able to see your friends’ Bitmojis at different locations in the world. We should mention that these are the locations where they last checked Snapchat.
Using the new Truth and Dare filter on the app, you can play the iconic game over there. The app has created the game using AI and first, it will make you choose ‘Truth’ or ‘Dare’. If you choose Truth, a blue bubble will pop over your screen with questions like “Have you ever been kicked out of anywhere?” With dare, ‘Dare’ a Red bubble will pop-up asking you to do things like roll your eyes dramatically. You can record the response and share it with friends.
Snapchat adds various emojis in front of your friends’ names to define the level of friendship you share with them on the app. However, if you don’t like these emojis, you can change them. Go to Settings, and click on Customize Emojis. Here, you will be able to choose emojis for your Super BFF, BFF, Besties, BFs, Mutual Besties, Mutual BFs, and Snapstreak.
We should tell you that once you do this, you would need to remember your password each time you log in. But if that’s no problem with you and you value security, you should enable this. Go to Settings and click on two-factor authentication. You will be able to choose among text verification and authentication app. The app will then send you a code each time you try to log in.
With Shazam integration, you can find out which song is playing via Snapchat. Once the integration is done, all you have to do is launch the app and press on the camera viewfinder till Snapchat recognizes the song.
You can now even share your Snapchat Stories outside the app. For this, all you have to do is tap and hold the Story to bring options. Here, you will be able to see the option of sharing the Story outside Snapchat.
A Snap Streak is created when you and a particular friend of yours send snaps to each other on consecutive days. In fact, it doesn’t really have to be Snaps, it can also be calls, video calls, Bitmojis, or anything else you like. It’s a lot of fun once you start doing it.
For this, you have to download the Bitmoji app. There, you can decide what your avatar will look like including the details like eye colour and small ones like adding socks to your outfit during winter. Furthermore, you can come back and customise it again whenever you want. All the stickers on the app will then appear like your Bitmoji.
This one is fairly simple. And chances are that you know it about this Snapchat feature, but we’ll tell you in case you don’t. Just go to the friend’s chat whom you wish to call. You will see a call icon and a video camera icon next to their names. Press on the Phone icon to call, and the video camera icon to make a video call.
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This is one of the new Snapchat features. To play a game on Snapchat with your friend, you first need to open that friend’s chat. Then, press on the rocket icon made on the keyboard bar. Once you do this, a list of games will open up. Select the game you want to start playing and it will then begin on the chat itself. Your friend will also be able to join in. As of now, only Snap Squad and Bitmoji Party are present on the app.
Open Snapchat and make sure the camera is facing you. Then swipe down from the top. Snapchat’s map will open in front of you and you will be able to see your friends’ Bitmojis at different locations in the world. We should mention that these are the locations where they last checked Snapchat.
Using the new Truth and Dare filter on the app, you can play the iconic game over there. The app has created the game using AI and first, it will make you choose ‘Truth’ or ‘Dare’. If you choose Truth, a blue bubble will pop over your screen with questions like “Have you ever been kicked out of anywhere?” With dare, ‘Dare’ a Red bubble will pop-up asking you to do things like roll your eyes dramatically. You can record the response and share it with friends.
Snapchat adds various emojis in front of your friends’ names to define the level of friendship you share with them on the app. However, if you don’t like these emojis, you can change them. Go to Settings, and click on Customize Emojis. Here, you will be able to choose emojis for your Super BFF, BFF, Besties, BFs, Mutual Besties, Mutual BFs, and Snapstreak.
We should tell you that once you do this, you would need to remember your password each time you log in. But if that’s no problem with you and you value security, you should enable this. Go to Settings and click on two-factor authentication. You will be able to choose among text verification and authentication app. The app will then send you a code each time you try to log in.
With Shazam integration, you can find out which song is playing via Snapchat. Once the integration is done, all you have to do is launch the app and press on the camera viewfinder till Snapchat recognizes the song.
You can now even share your Snapchat Stories outside the app. For this, all you have to do is tap and hold the Story to bring options. Here, you will be able to see the option of sharing the Story outside Snapchat.
A Snap Streak is created when you and a particular friend of yours send snaps to each other on consecutive days. In fact, it doesn’t really have to be Snaps, it can also be calls, video calls, Bitmojis, or anything else you like. It’s a lot of fun once you start doing it.
For this, you have to download the Bitmoji app. There, you can decide what your avatar will look like including the details like eye colour and small ones like adding socks to your outfit during winter. Furthermore, you can come back and customise it again whenever you want. All the stickers on the app will then appear like your Bitmoji.
This one is fairly simple. And chances are that you know it about this Snapchat feature, but we’ll tell you in case you don’t. Just go to the friend’s chat whom you wish to call. You will see a call icon and a video camera icon next to their names. Press on the Phone icon to call, and the video camera icon to make a video call.
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