WhatsApp appoints Abhijit Bose as its first India head
Facebook-owned WhatsApp has said announced that it has announced Abhijit Bose as its head of operations in India, which is its biggest market in terms of users.
Bose is the Co-founder and Chief Executive mobile payments firm Ezetap and has now become the first ever country head for WhatsApp, the messaging platform said in a statement.
He is a graduate of Cornell University and Havard Business School and will be taking over operations at WhatsApp in early 2019. His task will be to build WhatsApp’s first full country team outside California. The team will be based in Gurugram, the company has confirmed.
From Bose’s LinkedIn profile, we also got to know that prior to co-founding Ezetap, he was the Head of Product at Intuit GoConnect, served as the Vice President of JiGrahak Mobility Solutions, and has worked with Oracle.
WhatsApp also added that Bose, along with his team will be focussing on helping large and small businesses connect with their customers via the app. To recall, the company rolled out its WhatsApp Business app for small businesses this year, followed by the WhatsApp Business API to serve bigger businesses. With the statement that has been made by the company, it would be safe to assume that Bose and his team will be expected to take more steps in the same direction. WhatsApp’s statement also said that India has over one million users of its existing business products.
Speaking on the new appointment the company has made, Matt Idema, Chief Operating Officer of WhatsApp said, “WhatsApp is deeply committed to India and we are excited to keep building products that help people connect and support India’s fast-growing digital economy. As a successful entrepreneur himself, Abhijit knows what it takes to build meaningful partnerships that can serve businesses across India.”
Abhijit Bose, who would be taking over his role as the head of operations in India, said, “WhatsApp is special and can be a major partner for financial inclusion and economic growth in India. It’s not only how so many families stay in touch, but increasingly it’s how businesses are engaging with their customers. WhatsApp can positively impact the lives of hundreds of millions of Indians, allowing them to actively engage and benefit from the new digital economy.”
Prior to this, numerous reports had surfaced online which spoke about the Facebook-owned platform looking for its Country head for India, but it seemed like the company just couldn’t find the right person for the role. India happens to be one among the most important markets for WhatsApp, and that can be the reason why the company wants an entire dedicated team working for its operations in the country.
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Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) first impressions
South Korean technology giant Samsung has finally launched its Galaxy A9 (2018) smartphone in India. The key feature of Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) is the quadruple camera setup that comes with on its back panel.
The much talked-about smartphone was launched globally at an event in Kuala Lampur last month. In India, it comes in two variants – one with 6GB RAM and the other with 8GB RAM. While the 6GB RAM variant is priced at Rs 36,990, the 8GB RAM model costs Rs 39,990. At the said price it competes directly with the likes of OnePlus 6T.
We had the opportunity of spending some time with the smartphone and here are our first impressions of the Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018):
On flipping over, you will see the 6.3-inch AMOLED display of Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018), that surprisingly comes without a notch. The edges of the smartphone house the power, volume rocker and a dedicated Bixby button, which do offer a very good tactile feedback when we tried them.
The SIM card slot is placed on the top edge instead of the side and the bottom has a Type-C port, a 3.5mm jack and a speaker grille. The smartphone is definitely a stunner as far as its looks go. However, if you are someone who doesn’t like smartphones whose screen is too big, then Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) may not be the right choice for you.
But for us, it wasn’t really a minus, because of the crisp quality of images we got on the Super AMOLED panel of the device. At 6.3-inches, the display is tall, and everything that is showcased on it is so sharp and clear that we won’t be exaggerating it when we say that it was a visual treat. Although we haven’t spent too long with the smartphone yet, we plan to spend a lot of time playing games and watching videos, because the device’s display does seem very promising. We’ll test more aspects like sunlight readability and let you know about them in our detailed review.
The primary camera of Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) has a 24MP sensor that has an f/1.7 aperture, which us clubbed with a 10MP telephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture that can be used for 2X optical zoom. Besides this, there is an 8MP 120-degrees ultra wide-angle lens and a 5MP depth camera with f/2.2 aperture which can be used for live focus.
We took some shots using the device indoors with good lighting conditions and they turned out to be really good. The images were vibrant, has accuracy in terms of colours and had details. The Android device has a 24MP selfie camera that comes with modes like Selfie Focus, AR Emoji and Wide Selfie. We clicked a few selfies with the device and we were quite happy with their colours and clarity. However, we will have to wait till we use the smartphone more to give you our detailed verdict of the smartphone.
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Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) design
The design of the Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) is simply great. The aesthetics of the smartphone are extremely appealing and the fact that it is available in unusual colours like Lemonade Blue and Bubblegum Pink makes the device stand out. There is a Caviar Black colour variant as well, but that looks common as compared to the other two colour options. Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) has a glass back panel which shows off the beautiful gradient colour scheme.
On flipping over, you will see the 6.3-inch AMOLED display of Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018), that surprisingly comes without a notch. The edges of the smartphone house the power, volume rocker and a dedicated Bixby button, which do offer a very good tactile feedback when we tried them.
The SIM card slot is placed on the top edge instead of the side and the bottom has a Type-C port, a 3.5mm jack and a speaker grille. The smartphone is definitely a stunner as far as its looks go. However, if you are someone who doesn’t like smartphones whose screen is too big, then Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) may not be the right choice for you.
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) display
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) features Samsung’s Infinity Display and we had a liking for it instantly. To be precise about the specifications, Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) sports a 6.3-inch full-HD+ (1080×2220 pixels) Infinity Display that has an aspect ratio of 18.5:9. If you are someone who likes an all-screen experience on your smartphone, then the lack of notch on Samsung Galaxy may disappoint you a bit. It instead has rather broad bezels on the top and the bottom.
But for us, it wasn’t really a minus, because of the crisp quality of images we got on the Super AMOLED panel of the device. At 6.3-inches, the display is tall, and everything that is showcased on it is so sharp and clear that we won’t be exaggerating it when we say that it was a visual treat. Although we haven’t spent too long with the smartphone yet, we plan to spend a lot of time playing games and watching videos, because the device’s display does seem very promising. We’ll test more aspects like sunlight readability and let you know about them in our detailed review.
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) cameras
Now, let’s talk about the cameras of Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) mobile. The camera setup of the smartphone includes primary, ultra-wide, telephoto lenses along with a depth sensor. They are all aligned vertically on the back panel of the device.
The primary camera of Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) has a 24MP sensor that has an f/1.7 aperture, which us clubbed with a 10MP telephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture that can be used for 2X optical zoom. Besides this, there is an 8MP 120-degrees ultra wide-angle lens and a 5MP depth camera with f/2.2 aperture which can be used for live focus.
We took some shots using the device indoors with good lighting conditions and they turned out to be really good. The images were vibrant, has accuracy in terms of colours and had details. The Android device has a 24MP selfie camera that comes with modes like Selfie Focus, AR Emoji and Wide Selfie. We clicked a few selfies with the device and we were quite happy with their colours and clarity. However, we will have to wait till we use the smartphone more to give you our detailed verdict of the smartphone.
What we think
There are a number of aspects of the Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) that seem very promising. The build quality of the smartphone is absolutely top-notch, the smartphone looks extremely premium and has a great display. And above all, there are four cameras in the smartphone, which managed to click really good photos in the limited time that we had with the phone. However, there are a number of other things that we want to try out before we decide whether it’s a good buy or not. So stay tuned for our detailed review to know about Samsung Galaxy A9’s performance, battery life, and if the cameras are just as good in dimly lit conditions. 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.Honor 10 Lite with Android 9 Pie launched: Price and specifications
Just a few days after launching Honor Magic 2 smartphone, Huawei‘s sub-brand has today launched a mid-range smartphone in China called Honor 10 Lite. As seen in leaks earlier, the smartphone comes with a metallic frame and has a curved glass body. The key features of the newly launched Honor smartphone include Android 9.0 Pie and a 24MP selfie camera. Here are all the pricing and specification details that you should know about the Honor 10 Lite smartphone:
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Honor 10 Lite price
The Honor 10 Lite smartphone comes in 4GB and 6GB RAM variants that are clubbed with 64GB and 128GB of onboard storage. While the 4GB RAM/64GB storage version is priced at CNY 1399, the 6GB RAM/64GB internal storage variant costs CNY 1699 and the 6GB RAM/128GB onboard storage model bears a price tag of CNY 1899. The smartphone will be available in Midnight Black, Gradient Blue, and Gradient Red colour variants and will go on sale starting November 22. It is already available for pre-orders in China.Honor 10 Lite specifications
Coming to the specification of the Honor 10 Lite mobile, it comes with a 6.21-inch Full HD+ (2340 x 1080p) pearl display that has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The display comes with a U-shaped notch on the top and has an eye protection mode that can filter out blue light to avoid straining the user’s eyes. Powered by an octa-core Kirin 710 processor paired with Mali-G51 MP4 GPU, the Honor 10 Lite smartphone comes in 4GB and 6GB RAM variants. While the base model comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage, the 6GB RAM model is paired with both 64GB and 128GB storage. For more storage, users can install a microSD card of up to 512GB. Honor 10 Lite runs the latest Android 9.0 Pie out of the box that has EMUI 9.0 skin baked on top. For imaging duties, the smartphone has 12MP+12MP dual rear cameras that come with an f/1.8 aperture, AIS, and auto scene detection. On the front panel, there is a 24MP snapper with f/2.0 aperture that can be used for selfies and video calls. The selfie camera of Honor 10 Lite also comes with an AI beauty mode and portrait lighting. Honor 10 Lite houses a 3,000mAh battery and comes with an Adaptive Battery mode. The smartphone has a fingerprint sensor on the back and its connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, 3.5mm audio jack, and MicroUSB 2.0 port. 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.[Video] Samsung Galaxy A9: Unboxing, First Look and Camera Samples
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Yes, the Samsung Galaxy A9 with its 4 rear cameras is now available in India at a price of Rs 36,990 for the 6GB RAM variant and Rs 39,990 for the 8GB version. The chipset in this one is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 CPU and comes with 128GB on board storage. A 3,800 mAh battery resides in this smartphone and the front snapper is powered by a 24MP front sensor. We unboxed the device and checked out its new features along with its camera quality in few indoor shots. Check it out!
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PUBG Mobile version 0.9.5 is now live with Royale Pass Season 4
PUBG is undoubtedly one among the most popular games of 2018. And if you are a fan, you have a reason to be happy about. The game is refreshing its mobile version to season four. The latest update of PUBG Mobile is called Royale Pass Season 4, the company confirmed on its Twitter page. The previous season of PUBG — Battle Royale game — ended on November 18. Here’s a look at when the new season of PUBG Mobile is scheduled to begin and what new features we can expect it to have:
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PUBG Mobile season 4 release date
The new season of of PUBG has supposedly begun on November 20. The global servers of PUBG Mobile will reportedly begin on November 21 and all the devices will be getting an access for the new season on the same day. New players as well as the existing ones should know that the latest season of PUBG would not take the rankings and scores of Season 3 into account. This basically means that everyone begins with a clean slate and get equal opportunities to gain ranks. So if you are just beginning the game, it’s not like you would be considered any less than a player who has been following all the seasons. The latest season of PUBG Mobile, Royale Pass Season 4, comes with different game scenarios, improved maps, added missions, newer weapons, special vehicles and more.New features of PUBG Mobile season 4
The new season of the PUBG Mobile game comes with firearm finishes, outfit rewards, new character faces and hairstyles. The update will also get a leaner chat system which, according to the company, can store more messages while using less RAM, tweaks in the front page of the shop and enhanced matchmaking. Users will now have access to a new weapon called M762 automatic rifle. It is the first 7.62mm automatic rifle that accommodates stocks and can be used for single shot, triple shot and full-auto firing modes. If you want it, you can get it in all the maps. Players will also have access to Scooter, which will have the capacity to accommodate two players. However, it will only be available in Sanhok. Moreover, the update also gets PC features to the mobile game such as weather changes, Hardcore mode, etc. 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.Lava offers 3 months of unlimited talk time to A1 users
Domestic smartphone maker Lava has announced its partnership with India’s largest telecom operator — Vodafone Idea Limited — to offer an unlimited voice calling benefit. The unlimited voice calling offer will be available for users of Lava A1 feature phone.
The free voice calls that are being offered by the smartphone maker and telecom giant will be valid till three months for all new as well as existing users of Lava A1. The offer is bring run by the company till March 31, 2019 across India for all those who use SIM cards from Vodafone or Idea.
If you are a Lava A1 user and you have a SIM card from Vodafone or Idea then you need to get a recharge pack of Rs 348 to avail the offer. The Rs 328 prepaid pack comes with unlimited local and national calls for 84 days, which are valid even if the user is on roaming. Users will also be getting 100 free SMSes per day.
However, it is worth noticing that the offer does not have any data benefits.
In case you are not an existing user of Vodafone/Idea or Lava A1 mobile, and you wish to avail the offer, you would have to recharge on your new Vodafone/Idea number with Rs 351 to get the same benefits that we mentioned earlier.
But do remember that the two primary requirements are Lava A1 feature phone and a SIM card from Vodafone or Idea.
To recall the specifications of the device, Lava A1 feature phone is a 2G handset that comes with physical keypad buttons. The feature phone sports a 1.7-inch TFT display and comes with an instant torch and contact icons. The company promises a 3-day battery life if the Super Battery mode is enabled on the device. The handset has support for 22 Indian regional languages and comes with big boom speakers which, according to the company, enhance the audio experience of the device.
Interested buyers can visit Amazon India’s website where Lava A1 feature phone is available for Rs 759. Lava is also offering a one-year replacement guarantee to customers of its feature phone.
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Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018): 9 reasons to buy and not to buy the smartphone
The world’s first smartphone with four cameras, Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018), has finally been launched in India. Samsung has packed a number of premium features in its new device, which comes at a starting price of Rs 36,999 (6GB RAM) and competes directly with the likes of OnePlus 6T (review). The high-end version of the device with 8GB RAM and costs Rs 39,999. Samsung Galaxy A9 is set to go on sale in India starting November 28. To help you decide if you should buy the smartphone or not, we have listed down some reasons for you to buy the smartphone and some reason why you may want to opt for another. Read the entire list of reasons here to know if Samsung Galaxy A9 is the smartphone for you:
The first reason to buy had to be this one. As we mentioned earlier, the smartphone is the world’s first to come with a quadruple camera setup on its back panel. And this makes it an obvious choice for those who love smartphone photography. The rear cameras of Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) comprise of a 24MP primary sensor that has an f/1.7 aperture, a 10MP telephoto sensor that comes with 2x optical zoom and comes with an f/2.4 aperture, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor that has a 120-degree lens and an f/2.4 aperture and a 5MP depth sensor that has an f/2.2 aperture. The camera app comes with a number of options for the user including Panorama, Pro, Beauty, and Auto modes. Live Focus, Scene Optimiser, and AR Emojis are also present. Samsung Galaxy A9 can also be used to make Super Slow-Mo, Hyperlapse and Slow Motion videos. In a nutshell, if you are a smartphone photography lover, you will get a lot of options in Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018).
The smartphone is completely photography centric. So it hasn’t concentrated its complete attention on just the rear cameras of the device. On the front panel, there is a 24MP sensor that comes with an f/2.0 aperture. The front facing snapper of the smartphone comes with Selfie Focus, AR Emoji and Wide Selfie modes. So if you love clicking selfies, you won’t be disappointed with Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018).
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor paired with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM. It is an octa-core processor This isn’t a bad processor at all, but we cannot ignore the fact that there are smartphones are in the same price bracket, or even cheaper that come with Snapdragon 845 SoC, which is the most high-end chip that is available. If you power user, and value the performance of the device over its cameras, you should rather opt for OnePlus 6, OnePlus 6T or Asus Zenfone 5Z.
The newly launched smartphone from Samsung comes with 6.3-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Infinity Display, which is said to produce sharp contrast and high dynamic colour, that result in a more immersive viewing experience. The smartphone has a screen to body ratio of 18:9 and 383.3ppi. This basically means that anything on the display — be it images or videos — would look super crisp and have a very high quality.
Most smartphones these days come with a notch on top of their display. In fact, the waterdrop-shaped notch, which provides even more screen space is also becoming increasingly popular. However, Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) lacks a notch at the top and doesn’t come with an all-screen experience or even a nearly full-screen experience. While some people may not consider this as a problem, those who spend a lot of time watching videos or playing games on their device may want to opt for a smartphone that comes with an all screen experience.
If a smartphone’s looks are important for you, you would be happy to know that the Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) is a stunner. The smartphone has a glass back panel that comes with shaded colours, making the device look extremely premium. Furthermore, the device is available in three colour options — Caviar Black, Bubblegum Pink, and Lemonade Blue. We personally really like the last two because they are so unconventional and make the device stand out.
Samsung Galaxy A9 is not water-proof. So you would have to use it very carefully. This may not be a deal-breaker for most people, but if you have used to having a water-poof device, it sometimes is difficult to adapt to a smartphone which is not.
One feature that most smartphones in the mid-range segment ignore is support for wireless charging. But Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) has not skipped it. You do have the option of charging the device wirelessly or, you can opt for charging it via its type-c port that support fast charging.
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) runs Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box, which is not the latest one that is available. However, the company has promised an update where the smartphone will be upgraded to Android 9.0 Pie. And hopefully, it will happen soon.
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To buy: The quadruple camera setup
The first reason to buy had to be this one. As we mentioned earlier, the smartphone is the world’s first to come with a quadruple camera setup on its back panel. And this makes it an obvious choice for those who love smartphone photography. The rear cameras of Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) comprise of a 24MP primary sensor that has an f/1.7 aperture, a 10MP telephoto sensor that comes with 2x optical zoom and comes with an f/2.4 aperture, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor that has a 120-degree lens and an f/2.4 aperture and a 5MP depth sensor that has an f/2.2 aperture. The camera app comes with a number of options for the user including Panorama, Pro, Beauty, and Auto modes. Live Focus, Scene Optimiser, and AR Emojis are also present. Samsung Galaxy A9 can also be used to make Super Slow-Mo, Hyperlapse and Slow Motion videos. In a nutshell, if you are a smartphone photography lover, you will get a lot of options in Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018).
To buy: The selfie camera
The smartphone is completely photography centric. So it hasn’t concentrated its complete attention on just the rear cameras of the device. On the front panel, there is a 24MP sensor that comes with an f/2.0 aperture. The front facing snapper of the smartphone comes with Selfie Focus, AR Emoji and Wide Selfie modes. So if you love clicking selfies, you won’t be disappointed with Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018).
Not to buy: Cheaper smartphones offer a more high-end processor
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor paired with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM. It is an octa-core processor This isn’t a bad processor at all, but we cannot ignore the fact that there are smartphones are in the same price bracket, or even cheaper that come with Snapdragon 845 SoC, which is the most high-end chip that is available. If you power user, and value the performance of the device over its cameras, you should rather opt for OnePlus 6, OnePlus 6T or Asus Zenfone 5Z.
To buy: Samsung’s Infinity display
The newly launched smartphone from Samsung comes with 6.3-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Infinity Display, which is said to produce sharp contrast and high dynamic colour, that result in a more immersive viewing experience. The smartphone has a screen to body ratio of 18:9 and 383.3ppi. This basically means that anything on the display — be it images or videos — would look super crisp and have a very high quality.
Not to buy: Lacks an all-screen experience
Most smartphones these days come with a notch on top of their display. In fact, the waterdrop-shaped notch, which provides even more screen space is also becoming increasingly popular. However, Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) lacks a notch at the top and doesn’t come with an all-screen experience or even a nearly full-screen experience. While some people may not consider this as a problem, those who spend a lot of time watching videos or playing games on their device may want to opt for a smartphone that comes with an all screen experience.
To buy: Beautiful design with a glass back
If a smartphone’s looks are important for you, you would be happy to know that the Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) is a stunner. The smartphone has a glass back panel that comes with shaded colours, making the device look extremely premium. Furthermore, the device is available in three colour options — Caviar Black, Bubblegum Pink, and Lemonade Blue. We personally really like the last two because they are so unconventional and make the device stand out.
Not to buy: Not waterproof
Samsung Galaxy A9 is not water-proof. So you would have to use it very carefully. This may not be a deal-breaker for most people, but if you have used to having a water-poof device, it sometimes is difficult to adapt to a smartphone which is not.
To buy: Support for wireless charging
One feature that most smartphones in the mid-range segment ignore is support for wireless charging. But Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) has not skipped it. You do have the option of charging the device wirelessly or, you can opt for charging it via its type-c port that support fast charging.
Not to buy: Does not come with the latest Android version
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) runs Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box, which is not the latest one that is available. However, the company has promised an update where the smartphone will be upgraded to Android 9.0 Pie. And hopefully, it will happen soon.
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Reports about the 5G smartphone OnePlus is working on are just not coming to a rest. Last month, the Chinese smartphone maker had announced that it will be launching a 5G smartphone in 2019.
At that time, it was speculated that either OnePlus 7 or OnePlus 7T would come with 5G connectivity. However, later it was confirmed that the 5G smartphone from OnePlus would be a part of a separate range from the company.
And now, a new report in Fudzilla has surfaced online which claims that the new 5G enabled OnePlus mobile phone will cost $100 more than the current flagship OnePlus 6T. It can be possible that the higher pricing of the device is the reason that OnePlus has decided to come out with a new range for its 5G enabled smartphones, as the company may not want to let go off of its affordable flagships line.
It is also worth noticing that OnePlus is not the only company that is working on a 5G smartphone, other smartphone manufacturers like Samsung, Huawei, Lenovo, Oppo, Xiaomi and LG will also be joining the 5G bandwagon next year.
Considering that the price of OnePlus 6T begins at $549 in the United States, if the report in Fudzilla is to be believed, the cost of 5G smartphone from OnePlus will start at $649. The report further said that the Chinese smartphone maker will also roll out a 5G variant of OnePlus 7.
Clubbing this with the company’s earlier statement that said that it would not ship the OnePlus 7 with 5G connectivity as it could inflate the price tag of the smartphone, we can assume that a separate model of OnePlus 7 may be dedicated to 5G.
So the launch of the 5G smartphone by OnePlus may not be different from OnePlus 7 and reports have also suggested that the company’s 5G smartphone may not carry a price tag as high as Samsung‘s or Huawei’s 5G phone. But then, as of now, all of these are just speculations.
The OnePlus 5G smartphone is expected to be first seen at MWC 2019 which will be held in Barcelona, Spain next year. In fact, at MWC 2019, we are expecting to see other 5G devices from other technology companies.
The 5G device from OnePlus is expected to be powered by Snapdragon 855 SoC, which will be the first processor from Qualcomm to come with 7nm fabrication process. Snapdragon 855 processor will also come with a dedicated Neural Processing Unit for AI and Machine Learning applications. The new processor from Qualcomm will also bring a significant improvement over the current devices which use the Snapdragon 845 SoC, which has built from the 10nm architecture.
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Samsung Galaxy S10 to come with a 6.7-inch, six-cameras and 5G: Report
Samsung’s tenth anniversary Galaxy S10, which has been codenamed ‘Beyond’ will not come in three variants. Instead, a report in The Wall Street Journal has suggested that the smartphone will have four variants. Among these, the fourth one that has just newly been discovered is codenamed ‘Beyond X’ and it will come with six cameras, sport a 6.7-inch display and come with 5G connectivity.
Earlier, reports had suggested that Samsung has been working on such a smartphone for its Galaxy S10 series, but it was expected to be one among the three that were being talked about. The fact that there is a fourth device in the lineup has newly surfaced.
The other three models of Samsung Galaxy S10 are expected to sport displays that range from 5.8-inches to 6.4-inches in size. They are also said to feature three to five cameras in total.
The Wall Street Journal report further said that the Android smartphone will come with six cameras in total — four on the back panel and two selfie cameras. The cameras are said to come with more zoom options and provide more depth information, that will result in smarter background defocus modes or portrait modes. They will also come with AR apps.
Other reports about Samsung Galaxy S10 lineup say that the range will have a budget model and one among the smartphones will come with an in-display fingerprint sensor and ‘punch-hole’ selfie camera, which looks like the Infinity O display that the company showcased at its developer conference.
Samsung is also said to be adding reverse wireless charging technology to its smartphones. This would mean that Galaxy S10 models would be able to share their battery life with other devices. We earlier saw this technology in Huawei’s Mate 20 Pro mobile.
The report in The Wall Street Journal said the entire S10 lineup would be announced by Samsung in mid-February. The three models will hit the market before the fourth ‘Beyond X’ does. This is because the smartphone model will come with 5G connectivity, meaning that it wouldn’t be shipped till 5G networks are available, which may extend till next spring.
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Hong Kong based technology company Nexstgo is all set to launch its Primus range of commercial laptops in India. The company will be launching two laptops in the country — Primus NX101 and Primus NX201.
While Primus NX101 laptop comes with a 14-inch display, the Primus NX201 sports a display that is 15.6-inch in size. According to the company, the laptop has been made from a lightweight yet durable magnesium alloy. The Primus range is claimed to have passed seventy-two hardware tests, which includes twelve military-grade tests. The company says that these are being done to assess a machine’s performance in conditions of extreme weather or hard external impact.
The Hong Kong based Nesxtgo will be hosting its range of products in Mumbai, Chennai, and Hyderabad. The laptops will be sold via local merchants and will also be available online on Flipkart and Amazon by the end of this month.
The price of the Primus NX101 laptop starts at Rs 80,990, the higher variant will cost at Rs 1,09,990.
Nexstgo claims that the new laptops offer up to 12 hours of battery life and a lay-flat display hinge. They also come with a spill-resistant keyboard that, according to the company is capable of withstanding 350ml of liquid for four seconds. This protects Primus’ sophisticated electronic components and all important data and documents that the user saves on the computer’s hard-drive.
The Primus range of laptop comes with support for Windows Hello, which according to the company enables user to unlock their computers in just two seconds using biometrics like face and fingerprint recognition.
The Primus range by Nexstgo comes with an audio system that supports Dolby Audio Premium. It is complemented by a Full HD IR camera, top firing speakers and Smart Amplifier.
Speaking about the laptops, Alex Chung, CEO of Nexstgo said, “Nexstgo’s R&D team has upheld our company philosophy – Do What the Giants Can’t – by developing diverse smart personal and commercial products and solutions for our consumer and business clients. As our first fully self-developed flagship product, PRIMUS strengthens the company vision and brand with its leading performance and spectacular user experience. With an expert team of professionals from international tech brands, Nexstgo has been able to enjoy access to in-depth market intelligence and implement a global vision to initiate disruptive tech innovations.”
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Instagram kills off fake followers, issues a warning to ‘influencers’
Facebook-owned photo-sharing app Instagram has confirmed that it will be taking an action on accounts that generate fake likes, comments and followers. The platform has updated its Community Guidelines and Terms of Use regarding the same. Instagram has also said that it will be using machine learning tools to eliminate all the inauthentic activity that has been generated from accounts like these.
Instagram has been quoted saying, “We’ve built machine learning tools to help identify accounts that use [third-party apps for boosting followers] and remove the inauthentic activity.”
The photo-sharing app has also warned its users that if they have shared their account details with any third-party app, they must reset their password as soon as they can. Instagram will be sending users an in-app alert to inform them about their account being used to generate inauthentic activity on the photo-sharing platform. The user will have to log out of his account, change his password and log back in, and only then shall the removal process be completed. However, Instagram has also said that the app experience for some users may get changed once they reset their password.
Last week, a report in New York Times explained the concept of ‘nano-influencers’ on social media and what effect they can have. According to the report, a nano-influencer is a person who has as few as thousand followers on a particular platform, but gets paid by brands to market various products. Marketing agencies are known to pay influencers if they manage to spread the word about their products better.
It is a known fact that there are apps which help users increase followers and charge a monthly fees from the user for it. And often, these apps claim that they don’t violate Instagram’s policies, but in reality, they do. A report in New York Times also claims that even well-known celebrities have stooped to buying fake followers for their Twitter accounts from a company called Devumi.
But the photo-sharing platform has vowed to remove fake accounts. It is not only talking about removing these accounts, but also the content that has been posted by them.
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RHA TrueConnect wireless earbuds launched in India: Price and specifications
Glasgow based technology company RHA today announced its first true wireless earbuds, TrueConnect. RHA TrueConnect are said to have been engineered with industry-leading sound and are claimed to have a battery life of up to 25 hours.
The earbuds by RHA come with an IPX5 certification. This means that they can be used in any kind of weather conditions. The IP rating also makes then sweat-proof, so they wouldn’t be surprised if they are used in heavy workout sessions.
The frequency range of RHA TrueConnect wireless earbuds starts from 20Hz and goes up to 20,000Hz. The stem of the earbuds has an inbuilt antenna and it uses Bluetooth version 5 in order to connect with user’s device and provide audio. The stem also places the microphone closer to the mouth of the user in order to ensure that the call quality is clear and detailed.
RHA has also said that the TrueConnect wireless Earbuds have been designed with user experience in mind and that the subtle earpieces of the earbuds maintain a low-profile in the ear, hence avoiding any strain.
The company has said that the earbuds have a battery life of five hours and come with another four charges of five hours in the case — making the total battery life to be 25 hours. Also, the battery level is instantly apparent in the light display. Completely charging the RHA’s newly launched earbuds take one hour and forty minutes. If you instead opt for fast charging, 50 perfect of the battery of the RHA TrueConnect earbuds gets charged in fifteen minutes.
The case of the RHA TrueConnect wireless earbuds is designed in a way that it can easily be opened with one hand, and the company claims that this has been done to keep the user experience effortless.
RHA TrueConnect wireless earbuds has universal integration with digital assistants, which basically is the company attempt to make it smarter.
The earbuds come with a three-year warranty and are available online and in stores at a price of Rs 14,999.
Prior to this, this year also saw the company introduce the CL2 Planar, which are claimed to be the world’s first planar-magnetic in-ear headphone.
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OnePlus 6 users may no longer have to buy a new SIM card while travelling abroad
Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus has introduced an all new service today that will enable users to browse the internet while travelling abroad with a local SIM card. The company has named its service as OnePlus Roaming and it has been touted to work in a majority of countries across the world. OnePlus users will be given a list of plans they can choose from while they are visiting a particular country. And the plans will vary according to the country they are visiting.
The service is a part of OxygenOS Open Beta 7, which is currently only available in OnePlus 6. However, we can fully expect the update to reach some other OnePlus mobile phones in the near future. One smartphone that will surely get the update is OnePlus’ current flagship OnePlus 6T.
The Chinese smartphone maker has spoken about OnePlus Roaming in a post on their forum. According to the company, the new service basically works like a virtual SIM card. However, it is only limited to data access and cannot be used to make voice calls using the traditional network. The company is being very specific about this and has said, “OnePlus Roaming lets you surf the Internet without a local SIM card.”
But then, we think it will work for someone who can live for a few days by making calls from services like WhatsApp and Skype instead.
You can access the OnePlus Roaming service only after you install the OxygenOS Open Beta 7 on your OnePlus 6 smartphone. If you have the update and want to access the new service, you need to head to ‘Settings’ of your smartphone and then select ‘Wi-Fi’. After this, you need to press on ‘Internet’ and you’ll be able to see the option using which you can purchase a package to enable data access without a local SIM card.
Once you purchase a package, it will start appearing in your Ordered list. You can enable the package from your ordered list when you reach your destination.
OnePlus has not guaranteed that it has packages for all countries and regions and it is worth noticing that the values of packages may vary country wise or region wise.
Along with the OnePlus Roaming service, the update also gets a Video Enhancer feature that enhances colours to deliver users a better video watching experience. In order to access the Video Enhancer feature, users need to head to ‘Settings’ and then ‘Display’.
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This is when Asus Zenfone 5Z will get the Android 9.0 Pie update
Taiwanese smartphone maker Asus has today revealed when its Zenfone 5Z smartphone will be getting an update to Android 9.0 Pie. Asus Zenfone 5Z smartphone was launched in India in July this year and it came with Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box.
And now, the consumer electronics maker has announced that Asus Zenfone 5Z smartphone will be getting an update to Android 9.0 Pie in January 2019.
The update will be rolled out to Zenfone 5Z as a firmware over-the-air (FOTA). This is being done by the company to get new functionalities and enhance the overall experience of the Asus Zenfone 5Z smartphone.
Among the new features that Asus Zenfone 5Z mobile will be getting with the Android 9.0 Pie update are all-new contextual pop-up volume bar and a new Magnifier feature that will enable users to “copy and paste” in an easier way. However, as of now, we don’t know what other features will be coming to the device with the Android 9.0 update.
But like other devices with Android 9.0 Pie, we expect to see app actions, slices, Digital Wellbeing and more.
Another fact that lacks clarity is if Android 9.0 Pie will be coming to Asus Zenfone 5Z (review) in the latest Android security patch. Since the update is being rolled out in the form of a FOTA package, your smartphone will be updated automatically. There will be no reason for you to install the update manually. However, if you wish to check its presence on its own, you go to your Asus Zenfone 5Z’s ‘Settings’, click on ‘System’ and then press ‘System updates’. But do it in January, since the month of the update has already been confirmed by the company.
To recall, Asus Zenfone 5Z features a 6.2-inch full-HD+ Super IPS+ display that has an aspect ratio of 18.7:9. The dual SIM smartphone is powered by Snapdragon 845 processor that is paired with an Adreno 630 GPU. The smartphone comes with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of onboard storage. Asus Zenfone 5Z smartphone can hold microSD cards of up to 2TB.
For imaging duties, there is a dual rear camera setup that comes with a 12MP Sony IMX363 primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture and OIS, coupled with an 8MP OmniVision 8856sensor with fixed focus, f/2.2 aperture, and a 120-degree wide-angle lens. There is also an 8MP fixed focus OmniVision 8856 sensor that can be used to click selfies and make video calls. Asus Zenfone 5Z houses a 3,300mAh battery that has support for Quick Charge 3.0.
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Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) vs OnePlus 6T: Comparison
Samsung has finally launched the first ever smartphone with a quadruple rear camera setup, Galaxy A9 (2018), in India today. Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)’s price in India begins at Rs 36,999, which means that it directly competes with the recently launched OnePlus 6T smartphone. The comparison is inevitable, considering their pricing and how closely the two devices were launched.
While OnePlus 6T mobile boasts of features like an in-display fingerprint scanner and comes with the most powerful processor in the world, Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) has five cameras in total. If you have been planning to buy a mid-range smartphone for yourself, and are confused between the two, we are here to help you make your decision.
Here, we have compared the entire set of specifications of Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) and OnePlus 6T (review). Read our comparison and you’ll know which among two is the smartphone for you:
OnePlus 6T: 6.41-inch full-HD+ Optic AMOLED panel with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9.
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018): 6.3-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity display that has an aspect ratio of 18.5:9.
OnePlus 6T: 64-bit octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC.
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018): Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor.
OnePlus 6T: 6GB or 8GB RAM, 128GB and 256GB storage variants.
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018): 6GB or 8GB RAM with 128GB onboar storage.
OnePlus 6T: No
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018): Up to 512GB
OnePlus 6T: Android 9.0 Pie skinned with OxygenOS.
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018): Android 8.0 Oreo
OnePlus 6T: 16MP Sony IMX519 sensor with f/1.7 aperture + 20MP Sony IMX376K sensor with f/1.7 aperture.
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018): 24MP sensor that comes with an f/1.7 aperture + 10MP telephoto sensor with 2x optical zoom and f/2.4 aperture + 8MP ultra-wide sensor with 120-degree lens and f/2.4 aperture + 5MP depth sensor with an f/2.2 aperture.
OnePlus 6T: 16MP Sony IMX371 sensor with an f/2.0 aperture.
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018): 24MP sensor with an f/2.0 aperture.
OnePlus 6T: 3,700mAh with support for 5V/ 4A fast charge technology.
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018): 3,800mAh battery and supports fast charging.
OnePlus 6T: Rs 37,999
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018): Rs 36,999
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Display
OnePlus 6T: 6.41-inch full-HD+ Optic AMOLED panel with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9.
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018): 6.3-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity display that has an aspect ratio of 18.5:9.
Processor
OnePlus 6T: 64-bit octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC.
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018): Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor.
RAM and storage
OnePlus 6T: 6GB or 8GB RAM, 128GB and 256GB storage variants.
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018): 6GB or 8GB RAM with 128GB onboar storage.
Support for microSD card
OnePlus 6T: No
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018): Up to 512GB
Operating system
OnePlus 6T: Android 9.0 Pie skinned with OxygenOS.
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018): Android 8.0 Oreo
Primary cameras
OnePlus 6T: 16MP Sony IMX519 sensor with f/1.7 aperture + 20MP Sony IMX376K sensor with f/1.7 aperture.
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018): 24MP sensor that comes with an f/1.7 aperture + 10MP telephoto sensor with 2x optical zoom and f/2.4 aperture + 8MP ultra-wide sensor with 120-degree lens and f/2.4 aperture + 5MP depth sensor with an f/2.2 aperture.
Selfie cameras
OnePlus 6T: 16MP Sony IMX371 sensor with an f/2.0 aperture.
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018): 24MP sensor with an f/2.0 aperture.
Battery
OnePlus 6T: 3,700mAh with support for 5V/ 4A fast charge technology.
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018): 3,800mAh battery and supports fast charging.
Starting price
OnePlus 6T: Rs 37,999
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018): Rs 36,999
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[td_smart_list_end] Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) with four rear cameras launched in India: Price, specifications and more
The first ever smartphone to come with four cameras on its back panel, Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) has been launched in India today. The smartphone was launched globally last month at an event in Kuala Lampur. The South Korean technology had promised at the launch that Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) will reach other markets in November. As the name suggests, the smartphone is the successor of Samsung Galaxy A9 that was launched by the technology company in 2015. Here’s a look at the complete specifications and pricing details of the smartphone:
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Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) price in India
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) smartphone comes in 6GB and 8GB RAM variants, both of which are clubbed with 128GB of onboard storage. The 6GB RAM/128GB storage version of Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) bears a price tag of Rs 36,990 and the 8GB RAM/128GB storage model costs Rs 39,990. The pre-bookings of the device have begun already and it will go on sale via online and offline channels starting November 28. As a part of launch offers, customers will be able to get a cashback of Rs 3,000 if they pay for their purchase via HDFC Bank credit or debit cards. If you buy the Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) smartphone from Airtel Online Store, you can get the 6GB RAM variant for a down payment of Rs 3,690 and EMI of Rs 2,349. Speaking of the 8GB RAM variant, it is available at a down payment of Rs 4,890 and EMI of Rs 2,449. The customers will get built-in Airtel postpaid plans with the EMIs. These plans would include free data, unlimited voice calling, national roaming and free subscription to Airtel TV.Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) specifications
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) comes with dual SIM functionality and is based on Android 8.0 Oreo. The smartphone sports a 6.3-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity display that has an aspect ratio of 18.5:9. Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) mobile is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor paired with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM. Both the RAM models come with 128GB of onboard storage and can hold a microSD card of up to 512GB. Galaxy A9 (2018) houses a 3,800mAh battery that supports fast charging and the smartphone comes with Samsung’s digital assistant Bixy, Samsung Pay and Face Unlock. Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) is the world’s first smartphone to come with four rear cameras. Its quadruple camera setup comprises of a 24MP sensor that comes with an f/1.7 aperture, a 10MP telephoto sensor that features 2x optical zoom and has an f/2.4 aperture, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor that comes with a 120-degree lens and an f/2.4 aperture and a 5MP depth sensor that features an f/2.2 aperture. For selfies and video calls, there is a 24MP front facing snapper that comes with an f/2.0 aperture. On the connectivity front, the smartphone support 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5, NFC, a 3.5mm jack, and a USB Type-C port. 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.Xiaomi Poco F1 begins to get the Android 9.0 Pie update
Xiaomi Poco F1 has started receiving the official Android 9 Pie beta with MIUI Global Beta ROM 8.11.15. The beta version of Android 9.0 Pie based on MIUI 10 started rolling out to a few users earlier. And now, Xiaomi has started rolling out the update to all Poco F1 users.
Users can download and install Android 9.0 Pie update on their Xiaomi Poco F1 smartphone via MIUI Forum. As of now, the update can only be installed manually. With Android 9.0 Pie, Xiaomi Poco F1 will get features like gesture-supported navigation, battery optimisations, and the October Android security patch.
The users will have to unlock the bootloader on their Xiaomi Poco F1 smartphone as the MIUI Global Beta ROM 8.11.15 is available as a flash ROM. A post on MIUI form explains how one can unlock the bootloader and flash the ROM.
However, before you install it, you should know that this is a Beta update too and some features may not be as smooth as they are in the final update. So if you feel that you would rather have features that run better on the device, you should wait for the final version of the update to be released. The stable or the final version of the update will be rolled out by the company only after it receives positive response from the users.
If you install that update and find it to be too buggy, don’t fret over it. There is an option for users to downgrade the device to the earlier version. However, considering that MIUI Global Beta ROM 8.11.15 is based on Android 9.0 Pie, on downgrading it you will have to return to Android Oreo.
Before you begin to install the update on your device, it is advisable that you back up all of their data. This is because during the update, the data stored in the device will be erased.
Recently, Xiaomi Poco F1 mobile also got a stable MIUI 10 Global ROM update that is based on Android 8.1 Oreo. Among other changes that came with the update, the camera stability of the device improved and its user interface got revamped.
The MIUI 10 Global Stable ROM update based on Android 8.1 Oreo is also being rolled out by the company to its other smartphones including Redmi 6, Redmi 6A, and Redmi Note 6 Pro.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Pure White to be launched this week
With the holiday season approaching, Samsung has decided to roll out a new coloured edition of its Galaxy Note 9 smartphone. The company is making available the Pure White colour variant of Samsung Galaxy Note 9 starting November 23.
A render of the new colour variant of the device had leaked earlier this month. But tipster Evan Blass had tweeted saying that he doubts if Samsung would actually be launching the white coloured Note 9 and said that the images may be photoshopped.
https://twitter.com/evleaks/status/1059118553431859200
However, sources from China have claimed that the South Korean technology giant is indeed launching the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Pure White Edition in Taiwan this week.
The new Samsung Galaxy Note 9 will have a completely White body, a White aluminium frame and will come with a White coloured S Pen.
The smartphone was initially launched in Metallic Copper, Lavender Purple, Ocean Blue, and Midnight Black colour options. Later, the company introduced a Cloud Silver colour variant in the United States. This makes Pure White the sixth official colour variant of Samsung Galaxy Note 9 mobile.
The specifications of the device remain unchanged of course, and it has been said that the new colour variant wouldn’t cost anything extra than the other variants.
It is worth noticing that Samsung announced at its developer conference its brand new user interface called One UI will be coming to its current flagships – Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9 Plus and Galaxy Note 9. The new user interface by the company is based on Android 9.0 Pie and is the successor of the company’s current UI, Samsung Experience.
Last week, the company started rolling out the Android 9.0 Pie and One UI update in Beta to Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus users. However, that too is being rolled out in a phased manner.
The same update is also expected to come to Samsung Galaxy Note 9 soon, but then we have no official date as of now.
With One UI, the South Korean technology company promises an improved one-handed usage of its devices, an enhanced night-time reading experience with a system-wide dark mode, and more.
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How much radiation does your Xiaomi smartphone emit? Find out
A few weeks back, we made a list of 17 smartphones in India which emit the most radiation. And Xiaomi’s Mi A1 smartphone topped list. However, the Mi A1 smartphone is no longer being sold on Xiaomi’s website, and that’s not exactly surprising considering its successor Mi A2 has been available for a few months now.
Considering that Xiaomi has topping the charts in Indian smartphone market for five consecutive quarters now, we thought that it is important for you to know the amount of radiation they emit before you make your next purchase.
Here’s our list of nine Xiaomi smartphones that are available in India and what their SAR value are. It is worth noticing that these values have been picked from Xiaomi India’s website. We also compared them to the values on the global website, which in some cases were different. We have mentioned both the Indian and global value here for you to compare.
Head: 1.188 W/kg
Body: 0.334 W/kg (distance 15 mm)
Head: 1.115 W/kg
Body: 1.238 W/kg (distance 15 mm)
Head: 1.39w/kg
Body: 1.31w/kg (Max distance 5 mm)
Global value:
Head: 1.22 W/kg
Body: 0.710 W/kg (Max distance 5 mm)
Head: 1.092 W/kg
Body: 0.259W/kg (distance 15 mm)
Global value:
Head: 1.16 W/kg
Body: 0.66 W/kg (distance 10 mm)
Head: 0.880w/kg
Body: 0.850w/kg (distance 15 mm)
Global value:
Head: 0.390W/Kg
Body: 1.770W/Kg (Max distance 5 mm)
Head: 0.66 W/kg
Body: 1.18 W/kg (distance 10 mm)
Global value:
Head: 0.66 W/kg
Body: 1.18 W/kg (distance 10 mm)
Head: 0.746 W/kg
Body: 0.715 W/kg (distance 15 mm)
Global value:
Model M1804C3CG
Head: 0.78 W/kg, Body: 1.17 W/kg (distance 10 mm)
Model M1804C3CH
Head: 0.79W/kg, Body: 1.18 W/kg (distance 10 mm)
Head: 0.793 W/kg
Body: 0.707 W/kg (distance 15 mm)
Global value:
Model M1804C3DG
Head: 0.97 W/kg, Body: 1.15 W/kg (distance 10 mm)
Model M1804C3DH
Head: 0.95 W/kg, Body: 1.15 W/kg (distance 10 mm)
Head: 0.964 W/kg
Body: 0.780 W/kg (distance 15 mm)
Note: Different countries term different SAR values as safe for humans. European Union and International Electrotechnical Commission allow smartphones with up to 2 watts per kilogram of SAR level. In the US, the FCC only approves of SAR level at or below 1.6 watts per kilogram and India follows this model, but other factors are taken into consideration too. On the other hand, Der Blaue Engel, a German certification for products and services on the basis of environmental friendliness, only certifies smartphones that have lesser than 0.60 watts per kilogram of absorption rate.
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
Head: 1.188 W/kg
Body: 0.334 W/kg (distance 15 mm)
Xiaomi Redmi Y2
Head: 1.115 W/kg
Body: 1.238 W/kg (distance 15 mm)
Xiaomi Mi Max 2
Head: 1.39w/kg
Body: 1.31w/kg (Max distance 5 mm)
Global value:
Head: 1.22 W/kg
Body: 0.710 W/kg (Max distance 5 mm)
Xiaomi Mi A2
Head: 1.092 W/kg
Body: 0.259W/kg (distance 15 mm)
Global value:
Head: 1.16 W/kg
Body: 0.66 W/kg (distance 10 mm)
Xiaomi Mi MIX 2
Head: 0.880w/kg
Body: 0.850w/kg (distance 15 mm)
Global value:
Head: 0.390W/Kg
Body: 1.770W/Kg (Max distance 5 mm)
Xiaomi POCO F1
Head: 0.66 W/kg
Body: 1.18 W/kg (distance 10 mm)
Global value:
Head: 0.66 W/kg
Body: 1.18 W/kg (distance 10 mm)
Xiaomi Redmi 6A
Head: 0.746 W/kg
Body: 0.715 W/kg (distance 15 mm)
Global value:
Model M1804C3CG
Head: 0.78 W/kg, Body: 1.17 W/kg (distance 10 mm)
Model M1804C3CH
Head: 0.79W/kg, Body: 1.18 W/kg (distance 10 mm)
Xiaomi Redmi 6
Head: 0.793 W/kg
Body: 0.707 W/kg (distance 15 mm)
Global value:
Model M1804C3DG
Head: 0.97 W/kg, Body: 1.15 W/kg (distance 10 mm)
Model M1804C3DH
Head: 0.95 W/kg, Body: 1.15 W/kg (distance 10 mm)
Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro
Head: 0.964 W/kg
Body: 0.780 W/kg (distance 15 mm)
Note: Different countries term different SAR values as safe for humans. European Union and International Electrotechnical Commission allow smartphones with up to 2 watts per kilogram of SAR level. In the US, the FCC only approves of SAR level at or below 1.6 watts per kilogram and India follows this model, but other factors are taken into consideration too. On the other hand, Der Blaue Engel, a German certification for products and services on the basis of environmental friendliness, only certifies smartphones that have lesser than 0.60 watts per kilogram of absorption rate.
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Some important developments happened in the world of technology this week. Two very important moves were made by Apple. A new colour variant of OnePlus 6T made its way to India and Xiaomi decided to increase the prices of some of its devices. And after Samsung showcased its foldable phone at its Developer Conference, the South Korean technology giant launched a clamshell phone this week. watch our episode to know the details of all that happened.
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Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 3GB, 4GB RAM variants get support for EIS
Taiwanese smartphone maker Asus has announced that it is rolling out an update for electronic image stabilization (EIS) to its Zenfone Max Pro M1 users. However, it is worth noticing that the update will only be available for 3GB RAM and 4GB RAM variants of the smartphone.
The 6GB variant of the device already received the update in October and it was then that the company promised that it will roll out the same update for the other two RAM variants of Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 too.
The Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 FOTA version WW_Phone-15.2016.1810.337-20181106 not only gets EIS to the 3GB RAM and 4GB RAM variants of the smartphone, but live wallpapers too.
Asus has also said that the update is being rolled out in a phased manner, so don’t fret if your friends get it before you do. You can also go to the Settings of your smartphone to check for updates manually. Also, it is always recommended to update while your device is connected to Wi-Fi and has at least 80% battery.
To recall, Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 mobile was launched in April this year. Both 3GB and 4GB RAM variants of the device come with a dual rear camera setup. While the primary camera in the setup has a 13MP Omnivision sensor that comes with an f/2.0 aperture and the secondary camera has a 5MP sensor. Electronic image stabilization was not available on the device when it was launched.
The 6GB RAM variant got the update a little earlier and now the feature is rolling out to other models too.
Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 mobile has dual SIM functionality and runs Android 8.1 Oreo out-of-the-box. The smartphone features a 5.99-inch full-HD+ IPS Full View display that has an aspect ratio of 18:9. Powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor paired with Adreno 509 GPU, the smartphone is available in 3GB, 4GB and 6GB RAM models. It has 64GB of storage onboard and can hold a microSD card of up to 2TB.
For imaging duties, Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 comes with 13MP and 5MP dual rear cameras, as we had mentioned earlier. And for selfies and video calls, there is an 8MP selfie camera that has an f/2.0 aperture and a five-piece, 85.5-degree lens. However, the 6GB RAM variant has a 16MP sensor on its back panel.
The smartphone packs a massive 5,000mAh battery that has support for 10W fast charging and comes with Face Unlock as well as a fingerprint sensor.
On the connectivity front, there is 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS/ A-GPS, Micro-USB, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
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This Week In Tech (November 12 – November 17): All that happened
The world of technology saw two very important announcements from Apple. The Thunder Purple Edition of OnePlus 6T went on sale in India and prices of some devices were increased by Xiaomi. If you have a love for flip phones, you would be happy to know what Samsung unveiled this week. Read on to know in detail about the headlines that dominated the world of technology this week:
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The Thunder Purple coloured variant of OnePlus 6T went gone on sale in India
OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple edition has finally gone on sale in India. The Thunder Purple coloured OnePlus 6T is available with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. The smartphone is priced at Rs 41,999 and comes with the same set of specifications as other colour variants of OnePlus 6T. It can be bought from OnePlus India’s website, Amazon India, Croma outlets, Reliance Digital stores and all OnePlus exclusive offline stores.Apple hired Nokia’s Ashish Chowdhary as its new country manager for India
Ashish Chowdhary, who previously served as Chief Customer Operations Officer for Nokia has now been appointed by Apple as its Country Manager for India. He will be taking over the operations starting January 2019. As Apple’s India head, Chowdhary would be expected to revive the technology giant’s growth in India, which has proven to be a very important market for the company.Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi increased the prices of five of its devices
This may not be a very good time to buy Xiaomi devices. This week the company increased the prices of some of its products including Redmi 6A and Redmi 6 smartphones, its 10000mAh Power Bank 2i, the 39-inch Mi TV 4C Pro and 49-inch Mi TV 4A Pro. According to Xiaomi, it had to revise the prices of these products because the value of Rupee has depreciated against the Dollar.Apple signed a deal with Amazon to officially sell its products
Apple has signed a deal with Amazon to start selling its products directly on the e-commerce website. And this includes products from Apple’s latest lineup like the newly updated iPad Pro, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and Apple Watch Series 4. Although Amazon has always had Apple products, they have only been made available via third-party sellers. The deal between the two players would mean consistent pricing of products and buying directly from Apple. Customers will also be able to benefit from Amazon Prime service.Samsung W2019 clamshell phone was launched in China
South Korean technology giant Samsung launched its new clamshell phone, called W2019 in China this week. The phone comes with two displays and a physical keypad is also present on it. As of now, the price of the newly launched Samsung W2019 has not been confirmed by the company, but it is expected to be over 10,000 yuan. The phone comes with high-end features including Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor, 3,070mAh battery, 6GB RAM and upto 256GB storage. 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.Top 10 must play Android games you can download for free
Playing games on smartphones is an experience that is just getting better by the day. Android games seem to get better year after year and we sometimes spend hours on our smartphone playing them. And now that even mid-range smartphones opt for high-end processors, you don’t really have to burn a hole in your pocket to enjoy a good gaming experience on your phone.
If you, like us, love to play games on your mobile phone, then we have something for you that you’ll like. We have curated a list of the 10 best free Android games that you can try. Check out our list now to see if your favourite has been included in it:
Probably the most popular game of the year award should go to PUBG. So much has been written about it and it happens to be among the favourites of every hard-core gamer. PUBG is basically an acronym for PlayerUnknown Battlegrounds. Just like the PC version, it is a free survival shooter in which you get dropped on an island with 99 other players and the goal is to survive till the end. Download here.
We totally love this game. There’s hardly anything more relaxing than playing Alto’s Adventure. The game only has one-touch controls and you have to get past various obstacles while collecting coins, magnets and leafs. If you have played Temple Run or the mobile version of Super Mario, you’ll be reminded of them in a way. But what we liked was the day-to-night transitions and the sound effects that make you feel like you are actually there. Put on headphones while playing the game if you really want to immerse yourself in it. Download here.
Now this is a game that hardly ever lasts more than 10 minutes. You need to find your weapons and shields and then hide and wait for your opponents to step out. You can also make some in-app purchases to make the game even more fun. Download here.
This is a first person shooter game. It has a base camp where you can buy weapons, a place to gamble to get currency that you can use in the game, a even a black market where you can get new items. The game has a totally futuristic look you can make a number of in-app purchases if you wish. Download here.
Heart Star is a very interesting game. In most games, we are supposed to control one player. Here, we have to control two. The levels are like mazes and two characters have to be controlled so that both can reach their respective exit. The difficulty level goes up as the levels increase but on the upside, there are no penalties. Download here.
If you have been playing other Asphalt games, chances are that you have tried this one already. It’s basically a new version of the same car racing game where you get to drive the fanciest of cars in locations like Miami, San Francisco and even Himalayas. The mission is to beat everyone else. We have always enjoyed Asphalt racing games by Gameloft, and this one is no exception. Download here.
The concept of Plague is highly unconventional. You basically are in control of an epidemic and you have to make sure it spreads throughout the world before anyone can find a cure for it. In other words, you are out there to kill everyone and you can use tools to add symptoms, increase methods of communicability, etc. There is also a newsfeed where you can keep a tab of the effects of the epidemic you are spreading. Download here.
In The Battle of Polytopia, you have to take over the world and in order to fulfill your mission, you can pick from different races that come with their own weaknesses and strengths, update your technologies, and unlock new units. You can play the game alone against the AI or invite your friends to play with you. Download here.
In Vainglory, you can either play a quick match or a lengthy battle depending on the time you have. You will get over 30 characters to choose from. Download here.
In the original Hero Academy, you get to choose from different armies and fight a battle with your friends. Hero Academy 2 is an enhanced version of the same but comes with better animations and graphics and more difficult challenges. Download here.
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PUBG Mobile
Probably the most popular game of the year award should go to PUBG. So much has been written about it and it happens to be among the favourites of every hard-core gamer. PUBG is basically an acronym for PlayerUnknown Battlegrounds. Just like the PC version, it is a free survival shooter in which you get dropped on an island with 99 other players and the goal is to survive till the end. Download here.
Alto’s Adventure
We totally love this game. There’s hardly anything more relaxing than playing Alto’s Adventure. The game only has one-touch controls and you have to get past various obstacles while collecting coins, magnets and leafs. If you have played Temple Run or the mobile version of Super Mario, you’ll be reminded of them in a way. But what we liked was the day-to-night transitions and the sound effects that make you feel like you are actually there. Put on headphones while playing the game if you really want to immerse yourself in it. Download here.
Battlelands Royale
Now this is a game that hardly ever lasts more than 10 minutes. You need to find your weapons and shields and then hide and wait for your opponents to step out. You can also make some in-app purchases to make the game even more fun. Download here.
Shadowgun Legends
This is a first person shooter game. It has a base camp where you can buy weapons, a place to gamble to get currency that you can use in the game, a even a black market where you can get new items. The game has a totally futuristic look you can make a number of in-app purchases if you wish. Download here.
Heart Star
Heart Star is a very interesting game. In most games, we are supposed to control one player. Here, we have to control two. The levels are like mazes and two characters have to be controlled so that both can reach their respective exit. The difficulty level goes up as the levels increase but on the upside, there are no penalties. Download here.
Asphalt 9: Legends
If you have been playing other Asphalt games, chances are that you have tried this one already. It’s basically a new version of the same car racing game where you get to drive the fanciest of cars in locations like Miami, San Francisco and even Himalayas. The mission is to beat everyone else. We have always enjoyed Asphalt racing games by Gameloft, and this one is no exception. Download here.
Plague, Inc
The concept of Plague is highly unconventional. You basically are in control of an epidemic and you have to make sure it spreads throughout the world before anyone can find a cure for it. In other words, you are out there to kill everyone and you can use tools to add symptoms, increase methods of communicability, etc. There is also a newsfeed where you can keep a tab of the effects of the epidemic you are spreading. Download here.
The Battle of Polytopia
In The Battle of Polytopia, you have to take over the world and in order to fulfill your mission, you can pick from different races that come with their own weaknesses and strengths, update your technologies, and unlock new units. You can play the game alone against the AI or invite your friends to play with you. Download here.
Vainglory
In Vainglory, you can either play a quick match or a lengthy battle depending on the time you have. You will get over 30 characters to choose from. Download here.
Hero Academy 2
In the original Hero Academy, you get to choose from different armies and fight a battle with your friends. Hero Academy 2 is an enhanced version of the same but comes with better animations and graphics and more difficult challenges. Download here.
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[td_smart_list_end] Apple MacBook Air 2018 quietly starts selling in India: Price, specifications and more
Apple fans, your wait to buy the new MacBook Air is over. Apple last month unveiled the updated version of its best-selling laptop, along with the new iPad Pros and the upgraded Mac mini, at its event in Brooklyn. And this week, the new Apple MacBook Air quietly went on sale in India.
The upgraded MacBook Air sports a Retina display, a first for the series, and features a Touch ID enabled by a T2 chip. Here are the pricing and availability details of the MacBook Air 2018 that you should know about:
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MacBook Air price in India
The new MacBook Air comes in two variants in India. One has 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage and the other has 16GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. While the base model is priced at Rs 1,14,900, the high-end version costs Rs 1,34,900. Both the models of MacBook Air are available in Gold, Silver, and Space Grey colour variants. You can head to official Apple stores like iWorld and Unicorn to get one for yourself. We confirmed with iWorld as well as Unicorn store and both said that MacBook Air 2018 is available with them for sale. A complete list of stores where it is available can be found here.MacBook Air specifications
Coming to the specifications of the new MacBook Air, it features a 13.3-inch Retina display with a resolution of 2560×1600 and has 50% narrower bezels than its predecessor. The company has claimed that the display shows 48% more colours. Like we mentioned earlier, the Apple MacBook Air 2018 comes with a Touch ID that works with the T2 chip. This ensures that the system’s software doesn’t get compromised and isn’t tampered with. The laptop comes with Apple’s digital assistant Siri and does data encryption for SSD. Apple MacBook Air 2018 is powered by an 8th generation dual-core Intel Core i5 processor and its battery life is said to last for 12 hours with web browsing and 13 hours when movies are being played off iTunes. The device comes with a 4th generation butterfly type keyboard and Apple says that it is more responsive and precise than it ever was. All the keys of the new MacBook Air’s keyboard are individually backlit and it comes with a Force Touch trackpad which has 20% more area. The new MacBook Air’s speaker is claimed to come with twice as bass as the previous laptop in the series. 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.Facebook Messenger rolls out ‘Remove for Everyone’ feature: Here’s how to use it
Last week, media reports suggested that Facebook is getting the unsend feature to its Messenger app. The social networking giant decided to take this step after it faced a lot of backlash after deleting CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s messages from several recipients’ inboxes earlier this year.
The very transparency of the platform was questioned. It was then that Facebook announced that it will get the ‘Unsend Message’ feature to its Messenger and make it available to all. And now, the feature has finally been rolled out in Facebook’s app.
The Unsend Message feature has started rolling out to both Android and iOS users in Poland, Bolivia, Colombia, and Lithuania. And according to a report in Techcrunch, a Facebook spokesperson has confirmed that the worldwide roll out will also be happening “as soon as possible”.
The feature is called ‘Remove for Everyone’ and it will enable users to delete any message or file they have sent in Messenger. However, they will only be able to do it within 10 minutes of sending it.
Here are the steps to use the new ‘Remove for Everyone’ feature on Facebook:
- Long press on the message you want to recall.
- On doing this, two options will pop-up on the screen — ‘Remove for Everyone’ and Remove for You’.
- Select ‘Remove for Everyone’.
- Facebook will then prompt a warning message — ‘You’ll permanently remove this message for all chat members. They can see that you removed a message and still report it’. This will be coupled with ‘Cancel’ and ‘Remove’ options.
- Select Remove.