Xiaomi Black Shark 2 teased to be available on Flipkart, will be launched in India on May 27

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Xiaomi Black Shark 2 teased to be available on Flipkart, will be launched in India on May 27
Xiaomi’s gaming smartphone sub-brand Black Shark recently launched its Black Shark 2 with features capable of running the most graphics intensive games. The Black Shark 2 is powered by the Snapdragon 855 SoC and comes with gaming-based performance. Xiaomi’s Black Shark 2 is scheduled to launch in India on May 27, 2019, according to various reports. Before its launch, the Black Shark 2 has been teased on Flipkart which suggests that the device could go on sale on the Indian e-commerce platform. Prior to this, an ad about Flipkart was put on Instagram showcasing the current and upcoming premium smartphone portfolio. In that ad, the Black Shark 2 was also displayed along with smartphones from Google, Oppo, Samsung, etc.

Black Shark 2 price and availability (expected)

The Black Shark 2 was earlier launched in China. In its home country, the 6GB RAM/ 128GB storage variant of the device is priced at CNY 3,199 (approximately Rs 32,300) and the 8GB RAM/ 128GB storage model costs CNY 3,499 (approximately Rs 35,300). The Black Shark 2 with 8GB RAM/ 256GB storage is priced at CNY 3,799 (approximately Rs 38,300), while the top-end variant of the device with 12GB RAM/ 256GB storage is priced at CNY 4,199 (approximately Rs 42,400). The device comes in two colours – Shadow Black and Frozen Silver. In India too, the smartphone is expected to bear similar prices.

Black Shark 2 specifications and features

The Black Shark 2 sports a 6.39-inch Full-HD+ (1080 x 2340 pixels) AMOLED display and it comes with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and 403ppi pixel density. It has dual-SIM support and runs on Android 9 Pie. The device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC paired with an Adreno 640 GPU. It packs 6GB, 8GB and 12GB of RAM with 128GB and 256GB internal storage. The Black Shark 2 packs a 4,000mAh battery and comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner. For gaming, the Black Shark 2 comes with Liquid Cool 3.0 technology which comes with a heat-conducting copper plate to for better heat dissipation. According to the company, the device also comes with in-house technology and it increases the heat dissipation by 20 times. In addition to this, the Black Shark 2 has TrueView Display support along with Snapdragon Elite Gaming. There is also a Magic Press pressure which gives the smartphone pressure sensitivity on the display.
On the camera front, the Black Shark 2 features a dual rear-camera setup which comprises of a 48MP main camera with an f/1.75 aperture clubbed with a 12MP sensor with an f/2.2 aperture. The rear camera of the device comes with 2x optical zoom. On the front, there is a 20MP selfie camera with an f/2.0 aperture. Other features of the Black Shark 2 include UFS 2.1 storage options 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, and USB Type-C port.
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Top foldable smartphones that you should know about

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Top foldable smartphones that you should know about
Foldable smartphones are the newest trend in the technology industry and all the companies seem to be warming up to them. While Samsung and Huawei have already unveiled their foldable smartphones, a number of them are expected to do so later this year. Here, we have listed down all the foldable smartphones that you should know about:

Samsung Galaxy Fold

samsung galaxy fold Samsung Galaxy Fold is the first ever foldable smartphone by the South Korean technology giant. The handset has 7.3-inch Infinity Flex Dynamic AMOLED panel when it is unfolded and a 4.6-inch Super AMOLED display when it is folded. It comes with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage and houses a 4,380mAh battery. The new smartphone by Samsung has a triple rear camera setup and dual selfie cameras. It runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with the company’s own OneUI. The release of the device has been delayed by the company after reviewers in the United States reported that the handset broke down. Samsung has reportedly finished working on the issues and will soon be making the device available for purchase. Samsung Galaxy Fold costs $1,980.

Huawei Mate X

Huawei Mate X Huawei Mate X foldable smartphone sports an 8-inch OLED FullView display when unfolded and a 6.6-inch display when folded. It also has a 6.38-inch display and comes with a triple rear camera setup. The smartphone is powered by HiSilicon Kirin 980 processor clubbed with up to 8GB of RAM and it has 7nm Huawei Balong 5000 5G modem that comes with support for StandAlone and Non-StandAlone 5G bands. The handset houses a 4,500mAh battery. It bears a price tag of EUR 2,299.

Xiaomi Dual Flex

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Xiaomi will be launching a double folding smartphone. The device has been teased by the company president and co-founder Mr Lin Bin in the video that shows him folding it from left as well as right. Not much is known about the smartphone as of now, but the video did show Xiaomi Dual Flex run MIUI based Android OS.

Royole Flexpai

royole flex While everyone waited for Samsung and Huawei to launch the first foldable smartphone, Royole Flexpai was unveiled before both. However, the technology community did not appreciate it much as there was a lot of scope for improvement.

Moto Razr 2019

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Image courtesy: Sarang Sheth, Phandroid
The Moto Razr is reported to return this year, and we couldn’t be happier if it did. Motorola’s foldable smartphone of the year is going to be the rebranded version of the Moto Razr. However, be prepared to spend at least $1,500 if you want it because that is its rumoured cost.

iQOO foldable Phone

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Vivo us also working on a foldable smartphone that will be launched under its sub-brand iQOO. The leaked renders of the smartphone do not show any holes or buttons. However, they had appeared on Weibo randomly, so we suggest you to take them with a pinch of salt.

Oppo foldable smartphone

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Oppo is also working on a foldable smartphone. The company’s Product Manager Chuck Wang announced it during the Mobile World Congress 2019. However, as of now, not much is known about the smartphone. Not even the design is confirmed.

Microsoft Andromeda

microsoft (2) There are some reports that suggest that Microsoft is working on a foldable phone called Andromeda. The device is speculated to run the Windows 10 and be powered by the ARM chipset and have a USB Type-C port. Other than this, not much is known about the smartphone.

Apple foldable phone

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Apple will also be launching a foldable iPhone, however, it may not happen this year. While Samsung Galaxy Fold folds inwards, the foldable Apple iPhone is expected to fold outwards. Reports suggest that Apple could launch the smartphone in 2020.

Blackberry foldable phone

blackberry TCL, which owns BlackBerry, is expected to launch five foldable smartphones and one of them will be able to work as a folder wristwatch. It has been said that the company will be able to smack it on to their wrists. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App. [td_smart_list_end]

Oppo K3 with pop-up selfie camera and in-display fingerprint scanner launched: Price and specifications

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Oppo K3 with pop-up selfie camera and in-display fingerprint scanner launched: Price and specifications
After the launch of Oppo Reno with its unique shark-fin pop-up selfie camera, the company launched yet another smartphone named Oppo K3. The Oppo K3 comes with a pop-up selfie camera and an in-display fingerprint scanner. The device is powered by a Snapdragon 710 SoC and sports a panoramic Samsung AMOLED display. Oppo K3 comes with features such as GameBoost 2.0 and VOOC 3.0 Fast Charging support. Along with the smartphone, the company has also unveiled its VOOC Flash Charge and Super VOOC Flash Charge fast charging technology-based power banks and car chargers. Here’s a look at the price details and specifications:

Oppo K3 price and availability

The Oppo K3 is launched in China and it holds a price tag of CNY 1,599 (approximately Rs 16,100) for the 6GB RAM/ 64GB storage variant. The 6GB RAM/ 128GB storage variant of the Oppo K3 is priced at CNY 1,899 (approximately Rs 19,100) and the top end variant of the device comes with 8GB RAM/ 256GB storage and is priced at CNY 2,299 (approximately Rs 23,200). The pre-booking of the Oppo K3 has started on the official Oppo’s China shop. But the actual sale of the device will start from June 1 onwards. Moreover, the Oppo 20W VOOC Power bank was also launched with 10,000mAh battery and is priced at CNY 279 (approximately Rs 2,800). The Super VOOC option of the power bank comes with a price tag of CNY 379 (approximately Rs 3,800) and the Super VOOC car charger comes with a price tag of CNY 199 (approximately Rs 2,000). Although all these products have already been announced and will be launched in China but the global release of the devices is currently not revealed.

Oppo K3 specifications and features

The Oppo K3 sports a 6.5-inch Full HD+ (1080 x 2340 pixels) AMOLED display with an aspect ratio of 19.9:9 and DC dimming. It runs Android 9 Pie skinned with ColorOS 6 and is powered by Snapdragon 710 SoC paired with 6GB/8GB LPDDR4x RAM options. The smartphone packs 64GB, 128GB and 256GB of UFS 2.1 storage option. The Oppo K3 has an in-display fingerprint scanner with compensating projection technology and it houses a 3,765mAh battery with VOOC 3.0 fast charging technology.
On the camera front, the Oppo K3 features a dual-rear camera setup which comprises of a 16MP primary camera paired with a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, there is a 16MP pop-up selfie camera. The camera features of the Oppo K3 includes AI portrait mode, AI scene detection, Ultra Clear Night View 2.0. As mentioned above, the Oppo K3 comes with GameBoost 2.0 which has Frame Boost and Touch Boost features which enhances the gaming performance of the device. There is also LinkBoost 2.0 which enhances the network performance. Other features of the Oppo K3 includes 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS, and USB.
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Toreto Flexo headset with retractable wireless Bluetooth earbuds launched in India: Price and features

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Toreto Flexo headset with retractable wireless Bluetooth earbuds launched in India: Price and features
Eletronic equipment maker, Toreto has launched a Wireless Retractable Bluetooth headset in India named Flexo. The Toreto Flexo is a foldable headset which is claimed to produce surround sound with heavy bass. It can be used while jogging, cooking, driving and working out. With the launch of Toreto Flexo, the company has added another headset to their audio equipment portfolio. Here are all the details about the newly launched headset:

Toreto Flexo price and availability

The Toreto Flexo holds a price tag of Rs 2,299 and it can be purchased from all the major retail and e-commerce platforms across India. The Toreto Flexo comes in only one colour – Black. The newly launched headset also comes with one-year warranty.

Toreto Flexo specifications and features

The Toreto Flexo has a model number TOR 806 and it comes with a retractable earbuds and foldable design which makes it easy to carry and use. The earbuds can be retracted with push of a button present on both sides. The retractable earbuds can also be extended as per the needs of the listener. The Toreto Flexo is capable of giving a battery backup of 10 hours with music and talk time and 108 hours of standby time. It is claimed to take only 3.5 hours to charge the earbuds from 0% to 100%. The headset has Bluetooth V5.0 connectivity and can connect with any smartphone, tablet or laptop using Bluetooth. Its Bluetooth connectivity has a working range of 10m.
According to the company, Toreto Flexo comes with good surround sound and a good level of bass. It is also comfortable to use and it comes with 2 piece earbuds to choose from. It can be worn during workouts and jogging as it is sweat proof. The newly launched headset has a multi-functional button which can be used to play or pause the music. It can also be used to receive or disconnect a call. The Multi-functional button of the Toreto Flexo can also be used to redial the last dialed number. There is also a power button on the headset which lets the user power on/off the Toreto Flexo. Toreto Flexo The newly launched Bluetooth retractable headset comes with a unique feature which lets the users voice dial contacts from their smartphone. For that, the users can unlock their smartphone, double click on the volume button which will start the voice dial. Then, they would have to say the name of the person and the call will be connected. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

How to Use the Snapchat Baby Filter in 2019 (Updated Guide)

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How to Use the Snapchat Baby Filter in 2019 (Updated Guide)
Photo-messaging app Snapchat has finally made a much-needed comeback. The company recently added some new filters to the app and some of them have managed to create a stir on the social media. Particularly the Snapchat baby filter. If you have been active on any social media apps lately, you would have seen people posting pictures of the baby-versions of their adult self. Another popular social media trend that has started recently is posting pictures as the opposite gender — so men are posting photos in which they look like women and vice-versa. If you haven’t been able to piece together what exactly is happening and why people are doing this, we should tell you that these are the latest filter that has been added by Snapchat. With these filters, the company has surely found a way to boost its monthly users because the Snapchat baby filter has become a rage on the internet. The other two filters which change genders aren’t too much behind either. Not keeping up with social media and internet trends can be hard. And since Snapchat has not exactly been a leading app lately, we thought that some would find it useful to know how they can use these filters so that they aren’t left behind. After all, posting pictures now is what matters. No one wants to be late to follow a social media trend and Snapchat baby filter should not be any different. Finding and using Snapchat baby filter is like using any other filter on the app. In case you have always been more of an Instagram person, who has never really tried Snapchat. We are here to list down the instructions for you. Here’s how you can find and use the Snapchat baby filter: Make sure you have the latest version of Snapchat installed in your smartphone as the filters are relatively new.

Steps to use Snapchat Baby Filter

  1. Open the Snapchat app.
  2. Make sure the camera is facing you.
  3. Swipe to find the filter that shows a dotted face outline on the screen along with a toy. The icon on the circular camera icon of this filter will be baby wearing a yellow hoodie.
  4. Keep your face in the dotted face outline. When your face is perfectly aligned with the outline, it will turn Blue.
  5. The camera icon below the face outline will also turn Blue. Click on it.
  6. Once you do this, your picture with baby-filter will be clicked.
  7. If you like it, you can share it with your friends or save it using the inverted arrow icon on the bottom left.
  8. If you don’t like the image, you can press the ‘Back’ icon on your smartphone and then press on ‘Discard’. Then you can click it again.
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Vivo Z5x to house a 5,000mAh battery, company confirms

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Vivo Z5x to house a 5,000mAh battery, company confirms
Vivo is set to launch its next smartphone – Vivo Z5x –  tomorrow in China. But before the official launch of the Vivo Z5x, certain leaks have surfaced online which list out some of the details and reveal the design of the upcoming smartphone. According to come leaks that had surfaced online previously, Vivo Z5x will sport a punch-hole camera display which will be a first from the Chinese smartphone maker. Other than the punch-hole display, a recent leak has confirmed that the upcoming device will pack a massive 5,000mAh battery. Ahead of the scheduled launch of the device, the Product Manager of Vivo replying to a comment on Chinese social network Weibo confirmed that the Vivo Z5x will house a 5,000mAh battery. Other than that, the product manager also confirmed that the handset is designed in such a way that its overall thickness will be under 9mm. Moreover, he also said that he had been playing two games on the Vivo Z5x for the past two days and the device still managed to give him a combined playtime of 14 hours. Earlier, Vivo’s Wu Fany confirmed that the Vivo Z5x will be sporting a 6.53-inch display. And leaks have already suggested that the device will come with a punch-hole cut out display. So, its battery and its screen could be the main focus of the upcoming Vivo Z5x.
Other leaks of Vivo Z5x suggest that the handset will be powered by the Snapdragon 710 SoC. Recently, Chinese retail website JD.com revealed that the Vivo Z5x will come in multiple RAM and storage variants. According to the website, the Vivo Z5x will come in four variants – 4GB RAM/ 64GB storage, 6GB RAM/ 64GB storage, 6GB RAM/ 128GB storage, and the highest with 8GB RAM/ 128GB storage. The Vivo Z5x also was spotted on the Geekbench 4 benchmarking platform and it revealed that it will run Android 9 Pie skinned with FunTouch OS 9. Before the launch of the smartphone, the company has put a landing page of the Vivo Z5x on its official platform. There is a countdown timer which is ticking down stating the time when the Vivo Z5x will be launched. Almost all the specifications leaked by now, the pricing of the handset will only be revealed at the launch. The smartphone is expected to fall in the mid-range segment. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Huawei says that the US is bullying it with the trade ban

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Huawei says that the US is bullying it with the trade ban
Huawei has been facing a lot of problems lately because the US government has imposed a ban on all America-based companies on continuing business with the Chinese smartphone maker. Right after the US trade ban was imposed, Google stopped its business with Huawei, which means that the smartphone maker no longer has access to Android and other Google services that are vital for the proper functioning of any handset. The search giant was followed by Intel, Qualcomm, Broadcom and even ARM, which UK-based, but manufactures some of its chips in the United States. This really spells trouble for Huawei, as a majority of the chipmakers and the owner of Android has refused to continue their association with the company. While Huawei has said that it has tried to resolve its matters with Google, the California-based technology giant is sticking to its decision because maybe it is in its best interest to do so. Abraham Liu, Vice-President for the European Region at Huawei, has finally broken silence on what the company thinks about the US trade ban.  He said, “Huawei is becoming the victim of the bullying by the U.S. administration. This is not just an attack against Huawei. It is an attack on the liberal, rules-based order.” When Google announced its decision of halting business with Huawei, a spokesperson from the company said, “We are complying with the order and reviewing the implications. For users of our services, Google Play and the security protections from Google Play Protect will continue to function on existing Huawei devices.” The future devices from Huawei will not get the support of Android updates or popular Google services. The Chinese smartphone app will only be able to use the public version of Android. It will lose all access to proprietary apps and services from Google. The open source license of Android is known as the Android Open Source Project (ASOP) and it is available publicly.
However, we should mention that Huawei has been developing its own technology as a backup plan in case it was blocked from using the Android platform. It has also reportedly stockpiled enough components from US companies to last from three months to a year. May the company did foresee the ban by the US government. While stockpiling may help it in short-term goals, it is not a permanent solution. They will run out of the stock one day and it is nearly impossible to produce smartphones without all these US-based technology companies. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Honor 20 Pro scores 111 in the DxOMark camera review; here’s how it compares with others

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Honor 20 Pro scores 111 in the DxOMark camera review; here’s how it compares with others
Honor seems to be following the footsteps of its parent company Huawei in terms of smartphone cameras. The recently launched Huawei P30 Pro scored the highest results on the DxOMark’s camera review. Earlier this week, Honor launched their next smartphones in the Honor 20-series that packs a quad-rear camera setup and has many features from Huawei’s flagship handset. Now, the Honor 20 Pro has received a DxOMark score of 111, just a day after its launch in London. Huawei P30 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G are the leading smartphones on DxOMark’s list with an overall score of 112. Honor 20 Pro’s overall score, on the other hand, is 111. We should mention that the score of the Honor 20 Pro matches the points scored by OnePlus 7 Pro. Being only one point below the top leaders states just how powerful and good the camera of the Honor 20 Pro is. What makes it even better is the fact that it is priced much lower than the Huawei’s flagship or the Samsung’s flagship device. Other than that, the Honor 20 Pro’s photo score is at 117 while its video score is 97 points. The Honor 20 Pro’s camera review by DxOMark is given for its exposure skills, bokeh effect, zooming capabilities, noise level and a great dynamic range. The report also states that the only thing the Honor 20 Pro falls short on is the detail performance which is lower than its competitors. The DxoMark’s reports that the Honor 20 Pro states that it gives some of the best highlights and shadow details. It is also capable of reproducing the vibrant and pleasant colours in the photographs. Other than this, the device performs well in low-light and produces less noise. According to the report, the bokeh effect of the smartphone is also one of the best with good subject isolation. It gives out a realistic gradient effect which applies different intensity of the blur to the objects at varying distances both in front of and behind the subject.
The report also states that the video colour rendering was good and video stabilisation was also efficient. While taking the video, the motion and the shake was counteracted by the camera stabilization thus delivering a smooth video. The Honor 20 Pro is similar to the Huawei P30 Pro in many ways and it is also a better more affordable option that the Huawei’s flagship. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Lenovo Z6 Youth Edition with a 4,050mAh battery and triple-rear camera setup launched: Price and specifications

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Lenovo Z6 Youth Edition with a 4,050mAh battery and triple-rear camera setup launched: Price and specifications
After the launch of the much-awaited Lenovo Z6, the company launched a watered-down variant of it’s the smartphone – Lenovo Z6 Youth Edition in China. It is brought as a more affordable and a cheaper variant of its flagship smartphone. Unlike the Lenovo Z6 which is powered by the Snapdragon 855 SoC, the Lenovo Z6 Youth Edition packs Snapdragon 710 SoC under its hood. It comes with a 6.3-inch display, packs a huge 4,050mAh battery and sports a 16MP front camera. Here are the price details and availability of the newly-launched Lenovo Z6 Youth Edition smartphone:

Lenovo Z6 Youth Edition price and availability

The Lenovo Z6 Youth Edition comes in multiple RAM and storage variants. The 4GB RAM/ 64GB storage model of the smartphone is priced at CNY 1,099 (approximately Rs 11,100). The 6GB RAM/ 64GB storage variant of the device is priced at CNY 1,399 (approximately Rs 14,200) and the 6GB RAM/ 128GB storage variant of the Lenovo Z6 Youth Edition is priced at CNY 1,699 (approximately Rs 17,100). The smartphone comes in two colour variants – Knight Black and Magic Stardust gradient finish. Currently, the Lenovo Z6 Youth Edition is launched only in China.

Lenovo Z6 Youth Edition specifications and features

The Lenovo Z6 sports a 6.3-inch Full-HD+ (1080 x 2340 pixels) display with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. It supports hybrid dual-SIM (Nano + Nano/ microSD card) and runs Android Pie skinned with ZUI 11. As mentioned above, the Lenovo Z6 Youth Edition is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC paired with up to 6GB of RAM. It comes with 64GB and 128GB of storage options and can support a microSD card. The newly launched smartphone packs a huge 4,050mAh battery with 15W rapid charging support.
On the camera front, the Lenovo Z6 Youth Edition features a triple-rear camera setup which comprises of a 16MP primary camera paired with an 8MP wide-angle lens. The third camera is a 5MP telephoto lens. On the front, there is a 16MP selfie camera with an f/1.2 aperture. Camera features of the Lenovo Z6 Youth Edition include AI portrait mode, AI scene detection, super night scene mode, multi-frame noise reduction etc. Other features of the Lenovo Z6 Youth Edition include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth v5, GPS, USB Type-C port, 3.5mm audio jack. Unlike its flagship counterpart, the Lenovo Z6 Youth Edition comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner instead of the in-display fingerprint scanner. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

WhatsApp ads to come to its Status section in 2020

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WhatsApp ads to come to its Status section in 2020
Instant messaging app WhatsApp will start serving advertisements in 2020. According to reports, at the Facebook Marketing Summit in Rotterdam, Netherlands, the announcement about WhatsApp was made. It has also been said that the ads will at first appear in the WhatsApp Status feature, much like they do on Instagram Stories. It is worth noticing that there have been several reports this year which had claimed that WhatsApp Status feature will be getting ads. WhatsApp ads will be made available on Status Section of its Android as well as iOS versions of the app. We should mention that the announcement has not been made via WhatsApp or Facebook though. BeConnectAgency’s Olivier Ponteville, who was present at a session of the ongoing Facebook Marketing Summit in Rotterdam, made the announcement about WhatsApp ads. An image was also shown at the summit which showed the presentation slide that showed what ads will look like on the instant messaging app. What adds more weight to the news is that the development about WhatsApp was also later shared by social media guru Matt Navarra. According to the demo at the summit, ads on WhatsApp will cover the entire screen and will come with a link that users will be able to go to after they swipe the screen. As we mentioned, they work a lot like the ads that we have seen on Instagram Stories. We should also mention that vice-president Chris Daniels also confirmed recently that the instant messaging app will be using its Status feature to showcase ads to its users.
According to a report in The Wall Street Journal that appeared last year and cited some officials from WhatsApp, the Status feature was supposed to showcase ads in 2019 itself. It is worth adding that WhatsApp beta version 2.18.305 for Android reportedly comes with the implementation of ads in its Status feature. The iPhone version of WhatsApp was also said to have the development for advertisements. However, these changes are not visible to users as yet because even in beta versions, they have not been made active yet. Besides this, WhatsApp will also be improving the experience for those who use the enterprise version of its app. At the summit, it was also announced that WhatsApp Business will soon be getting “richer message formats” to let users share images and PDF files via the app. The product catalogue on WhatsApp is claimed to be integrated within the existing Facebook Business Manager catalogue. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Apple WWDC 2019 to be held on June 3, company sends out invites

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Apple WWDC 2019 to be held on June 3, company sends out invites
Cupertino based technology giant Apple has sent invitations to the members of the technology press for its Worldwide Developers Conference. Apple’s WWDC 2019 will be held on June 3 at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California. The event will begin at 10 am PT. We should mention that this will be the third consecutive year when Apple will be holding its developers conference in San Jose, which is the third biggest in California and the 10th largest in the United States. The city is around 50 miles south of San Francisco and 10 miles from Apple’ headquarters that is located in Cupertino. Every year at the WWDC event, Apple talks in detail about the newest software that will come to its devices later during the year. The Cupertino-based technology giant is best known for its hardware, however, what sets Apple apart from its rivals is the integration of its top-notch devices with the secure software that it has. The company has the ability to control every aspect of its product and this is what has made it the most powerful company in the world of technology. Apple’s WWDC 2019 event will be very important for the company as it has now started focussing more on its software and services business. While the technology giant still sells millions of iPhones in any given quarter, the sales of smartphones are not soaring the way they did in the past, primarily because of their cost. Moreover, people usually stick with their iPhones for a long time because Apple is known to send the latest software updates to smartphones that are as old as even 3-4 years, if not more.
This has made it extremely important for Apple to come up with services that make its customers pay monthly or annually. Over the past few years, Apple has made a number of services including augmented reality, mobile payments and music-streaming. More recently, Apple also announced its News subscription service and Apple TV+, for which it has partnered with many celebrities including Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston. At the WWDC 2019, we expect the Cupertino based technology giant to come up with more details about what its plans with its services and also give us an insight into the iOS 13. Luckily, we don’t have to wait too much for it as June 3 is less than a fortnight away. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Navia Life Care launches Navi, a voice based virtual assistant for doctors

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Navia Life Care launches Navi, a voice based virtual assistant for doctors
Healthcare technology startup Navia Life Care has launched a voice-based virtual assistant for doctors called Navi. Much like any other virtual assistants, Navi is an application that can understand voice commands and complete tasks for a user but with a slight difference that separates it from the rest. The company has claimed that Navi virtual assistant can offer useful features with just a single click. The virtual assistant can create a digital prescription for the patient which can be printed or sent via an SMS. So, Navi is not only a passive listening device that will respond once it recognizes a command. It can also record and analyse both the doctor’s behaviour and the patient’s medical history. Navi’s algorithm is also claimed to help it predict possible remodification, diagnosis, medication schedules and investigations for patients. It can also be used by patients to get doctor recommendations. According to the World Health Organization, by 2035 the global health care shortage is expected to reach close to 13 million, and this signifies that health care providers will be in high demand across the world. When this happens, health service providers will be pushed to their limits in order to render services. To help health care professionals meet more medical challenges, Navia Life Care is working on making Navi into an Alexa for doctors. It will encompass on all possible tasks that they need to do in order to “augment” and enhance their practice.
Speaking about Navi virtual assistant, Mr Kunal Kishore Dhawan, Co-founder, and CEO of Navia said, “Navi will be helping doctors create digital prescriptions through a speech-to-text engine, converting voice inputs into structured prescriptions. And this is going to make Navi an innovative, useful and accessible means to strengthen the doctor-patient bond in India.”  He further added, “For a typed prescription, it takes anywhere between 45 seconds to 2 minutes, whereas by using Navi – the voice-based assistant, this time is reduced to less than 1 minute per prescription. Thus, with Navi, doctors will be able to use their time effectively with reduced chances for errors.” The company says that doctors shall reap immense benefits from Navi. Health care professionals will no longer have to maintain a detailed medical record and notes from previous visits to patients. With the new virtual assistant, they will be able to use their time effectively. The usability index offered by Navi via a single click system is seamless and user-friendly. The new virtual assistant can also be easily accessed from any smartphones. One just needs to install Navia’s doctor App to get the virtual assistant. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Samsung Galaxy A70 new update brings May Android security patch along with other improvements

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Samsung Galaxy A70 new update brings May Android security patch along with other improvements
Samsung Galaxy A70 was launched last month by the South Korean technology giant and now, it has started receiving the new Android security patch. The new update brings the May Android security patch along with many fixes and improvements over the last OS. The latest update also comes with new improvements to the in-display fingerprint scanner of the Galaxy A70. Other than that, it has also added a new beautification mode for the videos that are recorded by the rear camera of the device. Samsung has claimed that the new update brings the new system stability along with enhanced performance to the Galaxy A70. The update is being rolled out as an OTA (over-the-air) through the stable channel and will be available to all the Galaxy A70 users in India. The update package of the Samsung Galaxy A70 has the firmware version A705GMDDU1ASE4 / A705GMODM1ASE4 / A705GMDDU1ASE4. The size of the update is 376.83MB and it will be received by the smartphone via an OTA update. However, if the update hasn’t reached your device yet, you can go to Settings of your smartphone. Here, you can tap on Software Update and then click on Download and Install. The smartphone will automatically start downloading the new update and once the download is complete, the user will be notified. After this, the user can choose to install the new update to the device. But it should be noted that before installing the new update the handset should be up to 30% charged.
The new update was spotted by TizenHelp and although the new update is available in India, the company hasn’t said anything about the global release of the update. Now talking about the changes being brought by the new update, as mentioned above, it will bring the May Android security patch. There will also be camera picture quality improvement of the triple-rear camera at the back of the Samsung Galaxy A70. The update is also bringing a new feature called the Beauty Video Mode to the rear camera of the device where it beautifies the video recorded by the rear camera of the device. There is also Accidental touch protection added to the Samsung Galaxy A70 with the new update. The changelog of the device also states that the in-display fingerprint scanner of the device has also been improved. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Travel deals websites and apps that you must know about

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Travel deals websites and apps that you must know about
It’s the time of the year when mostly everyone travels to escape the scorching summer heat, even if it is just for a few days. If you are planning to travel, you should know where to find deals for flights, hotels, cars and more. Here, we are listing down the best travel deals websites that you must know about:

Fly for free

Fly for free If you want to plan your next international trip on a shoe-string budget, then this is the website that you need to go to. No matter where you are flying in the world, Fly for Free will give you deals to die for. You will find deals on flights that are way more affordable than they are at other websites. And the more in advance, you plan, the better cheaper the tickets will be.

WTFares

WTFares This is another great website that you should check out for flight deals. Even if you have to cancel your ticket later on, only 10-13% of the cost will be deducted and the website will give you the rest in the form of coupons that you can use. So, you get most of your money back even if you are not able to go. Isn’t that just great?

Lastminute.com

lastminute So you have a last-minute and you have no plan in place? Go to Lastminute.com. As the name suggests, the website will give you last minute flight deals, hotel deals, car deals and even updates on last-minute plans in various cities. So even if you are forced to extend your trip by a day or city and don’t know what to do, you can find various things to do on this website.

Travelocity

travelocity This is one of the biggest travel websites in the world. Although it has a lot of similarities with popular ones like Expedia, its travel packages are simply great. You can choose your flight, your hotel room, combine your airfare, rental cars and more. It makes it easier to have it all on one website rather than scattered at different platforms. Travelocity even has its app for Android and iOS. The primary service of the platform is Farewatcher, which helps users monitor deals on desired locations.

Kayak

kayak If you have an open-ended travel plan, you can use Kayak. The website helps you find recommendations within budget. The platform has an ‘Explore’ tool that shows you all the destinations on a world map along with cheap fares. It also has a price predictor that helps you anticipate surges in the cost of travel and bookings. With this, you would know the best time to book tickets.

Make My Trip

Make my trip This one is a very popular platform and we know that you must have used it or heard about it some time. The app offers deals on flights, hotels, rail bookings, car rental services, bus bookings and so much more. It’s a one-stop destination to plan your travel well and we bet that you won’t regret downloading the Make My Trip app. There are scores of travel deals that you will find on Make My Trip.

Trivago

trivago Trivago helps you compare online deals on hotels. So rather than going to various websites and comparing where you can find the best possible rates for a hotel, just compare the prices on Trivago and save your time. It’s one of the must-have apps for finding the best hotel deals.

Airbnb

airbnb If you don’t want to stay in a hotel when you travel, you should download Airbnb. The app helps you find homes and guest houses that you can stay in during your travel. They are far cheaper than hotels and you can get to know about hosts beforehand. Furthermore, if you have certain requirements, say if you are travelling with a pet or wish to stay at a place that allows smoking, you can find homes that allow that too on Airbnb.

Hopper

Hopper travel apps If you want to book the cheapest possible flights, Hopper will help you do that. The travel app predicts the future of airfare, so you would know what is the best time to book tickets for your next travel plan. Maybe booking after a few hours will help you get cheaper rates. Hopper lets you take such money-saving decisions.

Klook

Klook travel apps Klook helps you find things to do at the place where you are headed for your vacation and furthermore, you can also find various flash deals and offers on these on their app. To find travel deals on experiences and activities, you can count on Klook. Currently, the app is offering Rs 5,000 off on activities and experiences for all destinations and it also has ‘Buy 2 and get 1 free’ offers on attractions in destinations like Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong and Dubai. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Huawei Week Sale: Discounts on Huawei Y9, Huawei Mate 20 Pro and more

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Huawei Week Sale: Discounts on Huawei Y9, Huawei Mate 20 Pro and more
Chinese smartphone brand Huawei has today announced its Huawei Week Sale on Amazon India.  As a part of the sale, a number of offers can be availed on Huawei devices on Amazon India including Huawei P30 Pro, Huawei P30 lite, Huawei Mate 20 Pro and Huawei Y9. The sale has gone live today and it will go on till May 26. Other than the discounts that Huawei has announced, customers will also be able to get instant discounts, No Cost EMI, exchange offers and more. Here’s a look at the offers you can get during the Huawei Week Sale:

Huawei Y9

The Huawei Y9 smartphone will be available at Rs 12,990 during the Huawei Week Sale. The smartphone was initially priced at Rs 15,990 and during the sale, it is getting a discount of Rs 3,000. The handset has a 6.5-inch display and comes with a 3D curved design. Other key highlights of the smartphone are its 4,000mAh battery and 12nm Kirin 710 chipset, that is claimed to provide excellent power efficiency. The Huawei Y9 smartphone has sensors such as Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and a fingerprint sensor.

Huawei Mate 20 Pro

Huawei Mate 20 Pro is the company’s first Mate series smartphone in India. The device boasts of triple rear camera setup and comes with reverse wireless charging. Huawei Mate 20 Pro is the first-ever handset to run on a 7nm chipset. The device comes equipped with a Leica Triple Camera setup on its back panel. During the ongoing Huawei Week Sale, Huawei Mate 20 Pro will be available at Rs 59,990, which is Rs 5,000 less than its original cost. You would also be able to avail a no-cost EMI option on EMI transactions made via all debit cards, credit cards and Amazon Pay for up to 9 months.

Huawei P30 Pro

Huawei P30 Pro is the company’s current flagship smartphone and it comes with a quad-camera setup that consists of a 20-megapixel wide-angle sensor, 40-megapixel main sensor, 8-megapixel zoom lens, and a Time of Flight sensor. The camera app of the smartphone has support for up to 50X digital zoom.
During the sale, you can get the Huawei P30 Pro for Rs 71,990 with a number of exciting offers. The company is also offering a no-cost EMI option on EMI transactions on all debit cards, credit cards and Amazon Pay for up to 9 months.

Huawei P30 lite

The Huawei P30 Lite has flagship-like features including a stunning design, ultra-wide camera lens and a 32MP camera. It sports a 6.15-inch FHD display with a delicate Dewdrop notch. Offers available on the smartphone during the sale include no-cost EMI and an exchange offer of Rs 2,000. A no-cost EMI option is also available on EMI transactions on all debit cards, credit cards and Amazon Pay for up to 6 months. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

How to block or report someone on Facebook

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How to block or report someone on Facebook
No matter how many privacy laws Facebook violates, it still remains one of the most widely used social networks worldwide. And you never know what you might find or who you might interact with on the platform even if they are added to your friend list. Every once a while you would come across some page or user who doesn’t follow the safety and privacy rules and regulations of the platform. You may want to hide it from appearing again from your timeline. There are also users who stalk you too much online or do something unpleasant or annoying. When that happens, Facebook has options to Report or Block someone (user or page). Read on to find out how you can block and report someone on Facebook:

How to block someone on the Facebook website

  1. Go to the profile of the user you want to block.
  2. Tap the three horizontal dots on the right side of the profile.
  3. From the list, select ‘Block’.
  4. You will be asked to confirm if you want to block the user. Click on ‘Confirm’ to block the user.
  5. The user will be blocked and won’t be able to see or message you on Facebook.

How to block someone on the Facebook app

  1. Go to the user’s profile you want to block.
  2. Tap on ‘More’.
  3. At the bottom of the menu, there is the ‘Block’ option. Tap on it.
  4. You will be asked to confirm if you want to block the user.
  5. Tap on ‘Block’.

How to report someone on the Facebook website

  1. To report someone, go to the user’s profile.
  2. On the right side, you will see the three dots horizontal icon. Click on it.
  3. Once clicked, a menu will open. Click on the ‘Give Feedback or Report this profile’.
  4. You will be asked why do you want to report the user or page. Give the reason from the mentioned options of your reporting.
  5. Once done, click on ‘Send’. Your report will be sent to Facebook.

How to report someone on Facebook app

  1. Go to the user’s profile you want to report.
  2. Tap on the ‘More’ option below the profile picture. A menu will open up.
  3. From the menu, tap on ‘Give feedback or report this profile’.
  4. Once done, you will be taken to a page asking the reason you want to report the profile/ user/ page.
  5. Choose your reason for reporting and click on ‘Send’. Your report will be sent to Facebook.
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Sony withdraws its smartphone business from India and other regions

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Sony withdraws its smartphone business from India and other regions
After months of speculations and hints Sony confirmed that it will be stopping its smartphone business in India and will be withdrawing from the country. The decision was announced at Sony’s corporate strategy meeting for the fiscal year 2019 on Tuesday in Tokyo, Japan. The meeting discussed Sony’s smartphone business transformation and the company announced its decision to withdraw from some of the countries. We should mention that India is one among these countries. According to Sony, Japan, Europe, Taiwan and Hong Kong are its major ‘focus regions’ for the smartphone business. Earlier in March, Sony had announced that it was closing its smartphone plant in Beijing, China and had shifted it to Thailand. Other than withdrawing business from some of the countries and regions, the company also said that it has plans to cut the operational cost by 50%. The company highlighted that Sony’s business transformation using a presentation slide. The company stated that its main focus regions will be – Japan, Europe, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. There are other major countries which other smartphone companies seem to focus heavily on, but according to Sony, they have labeled some of these countries as ‘non-focus’ or ‘defocused regions’. These countries are as non-focused regions with respect to sales and marketing of the Sony smartphones. With that said, the Japanese electronics maker will be withdrawing from these countries. The non-focus or defocused countries include – Africa, Australia, Canada, India, Mexico, and the Middle East.
The company also said that it will be aiming to reduce the operation cost of smartphones by 50% and overall cost by 57% in the fiscal year 2020 from the fiscal year 2017. This move will help the company to make the smartphone business profitable in the long run. And by cutting the production and sales of smartphones in certain countries/ regions it is cutting its costs thus adding to profits. But since Sony’s smartphone business was already in tatters in these countries, withdrawing from these regions was the best idea. sony Earlier, a report claimed that Sony was about to cut its mobile division workforce by half by the year 2020. When they shut down their smartphone plant from China to Thailand, they had the goal of turning more profits in mind in the smartphone business. And now that they had withdrawn from a number of countries, the move is huge but the end goal remains the same – generating more profits for the company. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

JioSaavn brings a new ‘Share’ feature to share the music to Instagram and Facebook Stories

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JioSaavn brings a new ‘Share’ feature to share the music to Instagram and Facebook Stories
JioSaavn is one of the extensions of Reliance Jio using which the users can stream music of their choice. It is one of the most used music streaming apps of India and it is the largest audio streaming platforms for South Asian music and artists. It comes with a variety of features like listen, download, create playlists and others, like any other music streaming app. But now, JioSaavn is getting a new ‘Share’ option and integration with the popular social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook. The Share feature works as its name suggests, it lets the user share the music to other users and social media platforms. Using the Share feature, the users can share their music to both Instagram and Facebook Stories. With this, JioSaavn has created another channel to discover and amplify the Indian and South Asian music. To use the feature, the users would need to have the JioSaavn application first and accounts on Facebook and Instagram. Then they need to find the song of their choice, they can also find the albums, playlists or podcasts and click on the Share option to share the songs, playlists etc. Once clicked on Share they will be given the option of sharing the song or playlist on Facebook, Facebook Stories or Instagram Stories. The users can also add the stickers or GIFs in their Stories camera and share it on their social media account’s personal story using their own creativity.
Jaikaran Sawhny, Chief Platform Officer of JioSaavn said, “As the world’s largest media companies and platforms continue to eye India’s growing network of high-speed data subscribers, JioSaavn is committed to ensuring users receive a targeted premium social music experience that is culturally relevant and enjoyable. Our integration with Instagram brings 50 million tracks in 16 languages to one of the most powerful social sharing platforms on the planet, inspiring millions of JioSaavn users to celebrate and share their favorite Indian and International music with friends and followers.” Since Facebook and Instagram Stories each have more than 500 million active users as of January 2019 the platform will provide JioSaavn a good place to grow. With this JioSaavn will also be getting good exposure and recognition from other users and its competitors as well. And according to the company, JioSaavn is bringing 50 million tracks in 16 languages from which the users can listen, choose and share on their social media Stories. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

ARM cuts ties with Huawei amid the US trade ban

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ARM cuts ties with Huawei amid the US trade ban
After Google, Intel, Qualcomm and Broadcom, chip designer ARM has suspended its business with Chinese smartphone maker Huawei. This is a major cause of concern for the smartphone brand as this would affect its ability to create its own processors. According to a report that has surfaced online, employees at ARM have been instructed to stop “all active contracts, support entitlements, and any pending engagements” with Huawei because of the US trade ban. The United States has banned any companies in the country from doing business with Huawei without getting permission from the government. We should point out that ARM is based in the United Kingdom and is owned by Japan’s SoftBank. But even then, it has decided to halt its business with Huawei, according to a report in BBC News. The company is concerned that it is affected because of the US ban as it has an internal memo that reveals that its chip designs come with ‘US-origin technology‘. We should mention that ARM develops some processor designs in Austin, Texas and San Jose, California and these can be counted under the restrictions that have been imposed by the United States. Huawei depends on ARM for chip architecture designs for its own processors and it pays the company to get a license for these. Without these licenses, the Chinese smartphone brand will not be able to continue manufacturing its own processors using ARM designs. Huawei needs these designs for its HiSilicon fabless semiconductor company. As of now, it is not clear if ARM has made this move because it is being cautious about the ban that has been imposed by the US government or because it has directly been advised to step its business with the Chinese smartphone brand. If it is the former, Huawei would still have other semiconductor companies to go to, however, if it is the latter, we may get to see other companies backing off too.
It has been reported though that Huawei has stockpiled enough US made parts to last three months to a year, so it definitely does have enough to keep its operations running. However, stockpiling is not exactly a solution as the company will run out the parts at some point in time. Other US-based manufacturers that Huawei relies on include Micron, Skyworks, and Qorvo. Without access to key components from them and ARM, Huawei now faces a nearly impossible task of manufacturing smartphones without any US technology inside them. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Samsung Wireless Power Bank and Wireless Charging Duo Pad launched: Price and features

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Samsung Wireless Power Bank and Wireless Charging Duo Pad launched: Price and features
Samsung launched two new wireless products expanding its wireless products portfolio – the Samsung Wireless Power Bank and the Wireless Charging Duo Pad. Both the newly launched wireless products from the South Korean technology giant come with Qi certification. Both the products can be used to charge smartphones or other Qi certified smart devices. Both the Samsung Wireless Power Bank and the Wireless Charging Duo are compatible with Samsung’s wearable range such as Galaxy Buds and Galaxy Watch. On the launch, Aditya Babbar, Director, Mobile Business of Samsung India said, “At Samsung, we aspire to do what can’t be done. The new wireless charging devices – with their best-in-class technology and gorgeous design are yet another example of ‘Samsung First’ innovations aimed to deliver distinct experiences to our consumers. The Wireless Power Bank and Wireless Charging Duo Pad will be a perfect fit for new-age consumers who are always connected and on the go. We hope that our new wireless charging devices will delight our consumers by giving them a seamless experience of a truly wireless life.”

Samsung Wireless Power Bank and the Wireless Charging Duo Pad price and availability

The newly launched Wireless Power Bank from Samsung is priced at Rs 3,699 and it comes in two colour options – Silver and Pink. On the other hand, the Wireless Charger Duo Pad holds a price tag of Rs 5,999 and it comes in Black and White colour options. Both the new products from Samsung will be available across all leading retail stores, Samsung e-Shop and Samsung Opera House. However, these products will soon be made available on Amazon and Flipkart as well.

Samsung Wireless Power Bank features

The new power bank comes with a large 10,000mAh battery capacity and it can charge two devices at once – 1 wireless and 1 wired. It also supports Adaptive Fast Charging and Quick Charge 2.0 in both the wireless and wired charging mode. The new Wireless power bank comes with Qi certification which gives it the capability to power Qi certified devices wirelessly. Its charging capability is not just limited to Samsung but it can charge devices from other brands as well. The Wireless Power Bank from Samsung comes with an aluminum build.

Samsung Wireless Charging Duo Pad features

The newly launched wireless charging pad has Fast Charge 2.0 and Qi Certification. According to the company, the charging pad can charge a Galaxy S10 30 minutes faster than the previous versions.
Wireless charger duo pad is designed to give a new meaning to wireless charging with Fast Charge 2.0. The latest Samsung Wireless charger charges your Galaxy S10 up to 30 minutes faster compared to previous versions.
Samsung wireless power bank
Samsung wireless power bank
The charging pad comes with dual charging pads which lets it charge multiple devices at once. And since it is designed keeping the smart wearables in mind, it lets the consumers charge their Galaxy S10 and the Galaxy Watch at the same time. Other than that, since it is Qi certified, it can charge other Qi-certified devices from other brands as well.
samsung charging pad
Samsung Wireless Charging Duo Pad
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Jabra Elite 85h headphones with SmartSound AI technology and 40mm custom engineered speakers launched: Price and specifications

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Jabra Elite 85h headphones with SmartSound AI technology and 40mm custom engineered speakers launched: Price and specifications
Denmark based audio equipment maker, Jabra has launched its new headphones named Elite 85h. The Jabra Elite 85h headphones come with SmartSound AI technology to offer intelligent adaptive audio to the listener. Some highlights of the newly launched Jabra Elite 85h headphones includes a good battery life, 40mm speakers, and a rain-resistant certified durability among others.

Jabra Elite 85h headphones price and availability

The Jabra Elite 85h headphones are priced at Rs 28,999 and it will be made available for sale on Amazon, Croma and Jabra’s authorized resellers from May 25 onwards. The Jabra Elite 85h comes in four colour options – Black, Titanium Black, Navy and Gold Beige. The newly launched headphones comes with a 2-year warranty against rain and dust damage. On the launch, Amitesh Punhani, Country Marketing Manager, India & SAARC said, “At Jabra, we always strive towards delivering products inspired by the future. We have always been fascinated by sound and wanted to make life sound better by discovering new technologies. We developed SmartSound – audio that automatically adapts to the surroundings, to ensure our consumers get a consistent and superior experience of voice, audio and music in every environment. Our Elite range of products are built to deliver best in class sound technology for calls and music. Aligned with that, the Elite 85h is a revolutionary headset that will change the way we experience sound and cope with noise in the future.”

Jabra Elite 85h headphones specifications and features

Announced at CES 2019, the Jabra Elite 85h headphones come with SmartSound technology through which the audio adapts the user’s surroundings automatically. It has a 40mm custom-engineered speakers and comes with IP52 dust and rain resistance. The Jabra Elite 85h headphones comes with 8 microphones – 6 dedicated for calls, 4 for ANC (Active Noise cancellation) and 2 hybrid mics for calls and ANC both. The company has assured that the new headphones can give up to 36-hours of battery life with ANC activated while 41 hours if ANC is not active.
The Jabra Elite 85h headphones has a one-click access to Voice Assistant which can be activated by a push of a button. Other than that, the headphones’ SmartSound settings can be customized by downloading the Jabra Sound+ application. Other than the ANC, the headphones also has Jabra’s HearThrough technology which lets the user decide how much of the outside world they want to hear. Coming to the SmartSound technology used in the Jabra Elite 85h headphones, it is based on the audEERING’s context intelligence technology. It uses real-time acoustic scene analysis to block the environmental noises. It can detect more than 6,000 unique sound characteristics and give the audio output in each specific context. In other words, the headphones can adjust the ANC level as soon as the user enters from a quiet to a noisy place. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Detel launches Jazzy and Tashan Bluetooth speakers in India: Price and specifications

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Detel launches Jazzy and Tashan Bluetooth speakers in India: Price and specifications
Detel has today expanded its Bluetooth speaker range in India with the launch of Jazzy and Tashan. While Jazzy is a 30W Power speaker that houses a 3,600mAh battery, Tashan is a 12W speaker packs a 1,800mAh battery. Both of them have a connectivity range of up to 10 meters. The company has claimed that Jazzy and Tashan Bluetooth speakers can deliver s playback of up to 2-3 hours on “normal sound.” In terms of connectivity, users can connect the Bluetooth speaker with Pen drive, Micro SD Card and AUX to enjoy back to back music. Speaking on the launch Mr Yogesh Bhatia the founder and MD says, “We are excited to launch the range of Party Speakers which are designed and developed exclusively for the Millennial. The new Bluetooth speakers come packed with a powerful loudness-to-size ratio that doesn’t sacrifice quality acoustics. With excellent high powered sound and flashing lights, sets the scene for the club night. With visually striking features & no compromise in sound, the newest shall capture the attention of the eye, as much as it commands the ear.” The company has said that it is focussing on empowering its users with innovative products and with value for money proposition. The speakers are wireless and portable and are ideal for enjoying music in outdoor conditions, whether it’s a party, a picnic or a camping trip. The Bluetooth speakers come with Mic, so you will also be able to enjoy karaoke with your friends and family. The new Bluetooth speakers also have an FM tuner function and USB play and charge. While Jazzy can be picked up at Rs 2,999, Tashan Bluetooth speaker bears a price tag of Rs 1,999. Both the products are available at Detel app and website. You can also head to leading e-commerce portals like Flipkart and Paytm Mall. For bulk-buying, the products are available for purchase on B2BAdda.com, which is a hybrid e-distribution platform. We should mention at this price; the two Bluetooth speakers will be competing directly with Harman’s JBL GO+ speaker that was launched in India a few months back.  The JBL GO+ Bluetooth speaker is priced at Rs 1,799 and it can be picked up from Flipkart’s website. It is worth mentioning that this was just the inaugural price of the speaker and the company had said that it will eventually make it available at Rs 1,899. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Lenovo Smart Clock will be released on June 2: Report

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Lenovo Smart Clock will be released on June 2: Report
Chinese technology brand Lenovo’s Smart Clock is a much-awaited gadget since it was announced at the Consumer Electronics Show in January this year. Now, a report has surfaced online that says that Lenovo‘s Google Assistant-equipped smart clock that comes with a display will be released on June 2. According to 9to5Google, Lenovo Smart Clock is available to pre-order now at Walmart, Home Depot and the company’s own online store. The report has added that the smart clock will cost $79 in the United States and we should mention that this is in line with what the company had said in January when it first showcased it. The Smart Clock is a smaller version of Lenovo’s Smart Display and it is a perfect gadget to have on your bedside table. The four-inch display is going to be a very useful device to have as you can check the time on it, charge your other devices as well as play music/ The smart clock also has support for Google Assistant Routines, which enables you to use a single voice command to get various options completed. For instance, you can use a ‘bedtime’ routine to set an alarm, turn off Google Assistant smart bulbs and remind you about your calendar on the day that follows. What makes the Smart Clock safer to use is the fact that it comes without a camera, unlike Amazon Echo Spot. This means that people will be a lot more comfortable to use it in their homes.
While cameras can be useful for video calls, there are people who are not very comfortable having them right next to their beds. A few days back, Lenovo launched its Ego smartwatch in India that is targeted towards the fitness enthusiasts. The smartwatch comes with a round touchscreen display, heart rate monitor, sleep tracking along with activity tracker. The Chinese technology brand has said that the Lenovo Ego has a battery that can last around 20 days on a single charge. The newly launched smartwatch can be paired with a smartphone and shows users notifications of calls messages, emails, social media apps, etc. The new smartwatch by Lenovo bears a price tag of Rs 1,999 and you can head to Flipkart and Croma retails stores to buy it. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

AOC C24V1H deepest curved 24-inch monitor launched

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AOC C24V1H deepest curved 24-inch monitor launched
TPV Technologies, a Taiwanese electronics maker launched a new 24-inch AOC curved monitor with model number C24V1H. It comes with a white glossy finish and is aimed at gaming and entertainment. According to the company, the new AOC C24V1H curved monitor is the deepest curved monitor in the 24-inch segment. The new monitor is more affordable than other curved monitors in the market right now and it offers some good specifications and features for its price range.

AOC C24V1H curved monitor price and availability

The newly launched AOC C24V1H curved monitor comes with a price tag of Rs 10,495 and it will be available at all the major retail outlets. On the launch of the new AOC C24V1H curved monitor, Atul Jasra, Business Head at TPV Technologies said, “Curved monitors is one of the latest innovation in the monitor industry. This is achieved by slightly bending the edges of the display in order to replicate a more realistic visual experience. With the availability of the C24V1H in the Indian market, users will get to try a sophisticated technology which gives them a more immersive experience, be it with gaming or other media.”

AOC C24V1H curved monitor specifications and features

This curved monitor comes with 24-inch HD IPS display and a 1,500mm radius of arc. This according to the company is the deepest curve available in the market right now. The deep curve of the AOC C24V1H curved monitor creates a wider field of view for the user, which in turn enhances the depth perception and minimizes peripheral distractions. It comes with a frameless design and packs a flicker-free display technology, along with blue light filter that puts less strain on the viewer’s eyes. Talking about the specifications, the new AOC C24V1H curved monitor comes with 4ms (GtG) smart response time and it has a 178-degree viewing angle. It gives a 1,920 x 1,080 pixels resolution at 75Hz with HDMI connection while 1,920 x 1,080 pixels resolution at 60Hz at VGA connection. The newly launched monitor comes with a HDMI as well as a VGA connection port and it has 16.7 million display colours.
Other features of the this curved monitor includes VA Panel, Flicker Free technology, Clear Vision, Low Blue Mode to name a few. The company has assured that the curved display gives a better and more immersive gaming and entertainment experience. AOC C24V1H curved monitor The AOC C24V1H curved monitor is multimedia-ready, which means it can be plugged into any PC or gaming consoles using its HDMI or VGA ports to enjoy gaming or work or both. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Windows 10 May 2019 update is now rolling out to all via stable update

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Windows 10 May 2019 update is now rolling out to all via stable update
Software giant Microsoft has finally started rolling out the Windows 10 May 2019 update to everyone. The Windows 10 May 2019 update is the next major build of Windows 10 and it is currently being rolled out in a phased manner and will soon reach all the people across the globe. The new update comes with a number of new features such as giving users enhanced control over the installation of updates, a dedicated sandbox that can be used for testing apps and more. We should mention that Windows 10 May 2019 update rollout is accompanied by the release of Windows health dashboard that lets users find out about the status of updates, bugs that are associated with them and more. In addition to this, you should know that you need to have a minimum of 32GBof storage on your system for both the versions of the update (32-bit and 64 bit). You would also have to make sure that there isn’t any SD card or a USB drive plugged into the PC or laptop, because in such a case, the update would not be installed. It is also worth adding that the update had arrived on the Windows Insider Release Preview Ring and Microsoft’s Media Creation tool before it finally became available for everyone today via a stable update. Microsoft had promised that it will be releasing the stable update in May itself and it kept its word. Coming to the changes that have been introduced by the update, a new delivery mechanism has been added that gives users more control over when they should install an update. With the new update, users will also be able to pause all update activity for 35 days and instead go for installing updates manually. Speaking of Windows Health dashboard, it will enable users to check the status of updates and understand what are the potential issues that are associated with it.
The integrated Cortana search bar will also be separated and you will now be able to find it as a separate Cortana button and a dedicated search bar. We should mention that this change is being tested since the beginning of 2019. Windows Sandbox is another very key change that has been added. It is basically a virtualisation feature that will allow users to test programs in an isolated environment so that it can be of no harm in the native system. The software giant has announced that the update will be rolled out in a phased manner. You can check for the Windows 10 May 2019 update on your PC by going to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update > Check for updates.
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