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Oppo’s Independence Day sale offers deals on Oppo F11, F11 Pro and other smartphones
As India’s Independence Day is coming near the smartphone companies are offering discounts and offers on its devices as a part of Independence Day sale. The latest company to come up with discounts and offers is Oppo. The smartphone maker is offering Oppo F11 series models, Oppo A9 and Oppo A5s at a discounted price along with EMI options for a limited period of time.
Ola acquires Pikup.ai for better mobility experience with machine learning
Ride-hailing company Ola has got hold of Pikup.ai. It is an artificial intelligence startup that is basically based out of Bengaluru in the country. Pikup.ai was co-founded by Inder Singh and RitwikSaikiathat makes use of autonomous technologies like artificial intelligence, computer vision and sensor fusion to provides seamless AI-powered solutions for businesses. Pikup.ai will join Ola as part of the deal. The Ola app offers mobility solutions by connecting customers to drivers and a wide range of vehicles across bikes, auto-rickshaws, metered taxis, and cabs.
Ankit Bhati, Co-founder & CTO, Ola said, “As we advance on our mission to build mobility for a billion people, we are investing in futuristic technology solutions that will shape the future of mobility in India and the world. We are very excited to welcome the Pikup.ai team to Ola and we look forward to co-creating innovative technology that will help redefine the mobility experience in the times to come.”
Ola is amplifying its focus on using advanced analytics and deep technology to build futuristic mobility solutions for India as well as the world. With the use of the application of machine learning and AI, it will make possible for the company to recognize deep insight that will be able to lead to enhanced mobility results.
Previously, this year Ola publicised its objective to set up an Advanced Technology Centre in the San Francisco Bay area that will focus on developing next-generation technologies in mobility such as Electric, Connected as well as Autonomous Vehicles. According to the company by bringing deep domain expertise to Ola, this acquisition will also deliver innovations that continue to improve safety and transform the customer experience.
Inder Singh, Co-founder Pikup.ai said, “Ola is one of the world’s most admired mobility platforms and has pioneered many innovations in mobility and beyond in such a short span of time. We are looking forward to joining Ola on its mission to build mobility for a billion people and are very excited about building meaningful technology solutions that have a deep impact on the lives of millions, every single day.”
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Samsung launched Galaxy A10s that sports an Infinity-V Display
The South Korean company, Samsung, has already launched numerous devices under its Galaxy A and Galaxy M series within the budget segment of the Indian market. If we talk about the Galaxy A series, Samsung Galaxy A10 was the most affordable in the entire range. Now the company has expanded its portfolio by launching the Samsung Galaxy A10s Smartphone.
The newest model is the successor of the Galaxy A10 that was launched in India earlier this year. However, the company has not revealed the price as well as the sale date details of the A10Sas the smartphone was showcased through Samsung Global Newsroom that also revealed its key specifications along with features. Samsung A10s features an Infinity-V Display along with a dual rear camera setup. The smartphone is available in four colour options Black, Blue, Green, and Red colour.
To recall, the company launched the Samsung Galaxy A10 in India this year at a price tag of Rs 8,490, nevertheless, the handset received a price cut of Rs 1,500. Samsung Galaxy A10 features a 6.2-inch HD+ (720 x 1,520 pixels) screen and is powered by an octa-core Exynos 7884 SoC. The smartphone comes with 2GB of RAM and it packs a 3,400mAh battery. As we mentioned earlier, it comes with a single 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera.
Samsung Galaxy A10s specifications, features
Samsung Galaxy A10s comes with a6.2-inch HD+ (720×1,520 pixels) Infinity-V Display along with 19:9 aspect ratio. The new phone is powered by an octa-core SoC, paired with 2GB of RAM along with32GB of internal storage that can further be expanded up to 512GB via microSD card. Galaxy A10 runs Android 9 Pie with One UI on top. Apart from that, the phone houses a 4,000mAh battery and measures 156.9×75.8×7.8mm.
On the camera front, Samsung Galaxy A10s comes with a dual rear camera setup that includes a 13-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.8 lens and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor with an f/2.4 lens. On the front, it has an 8-megapixel selfie sensor along with an f/2.0 lens.
For connectivity options, Samsung A10s comes with 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS/ A-GPS. It also includes a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.
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To recall, the company launched the Samsung Galaxy A10 in India this year at a price tag of Rs 8,490, nevertheless, the handset received a price cut of Rs 1,500. Samsung Galaxy A10 features a 6.2-inch HD+ (720 x 1,520 pixels) screen and is powered by an octa-core Exynos 7884 SoC. The smartphone comes with 2GB of RAM and it packs a 3,400mAh battery. As we mentioned earlier, it comes with a single 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera.
Samsung Galaxy A10s specifications, features
Samsung Galaxy A10s comes with a6.2-inch HD+ (720×1,520 pixels) Infinity-V Display along with 19:9 aspect ratio. The new phone is powered by an octa-core SoC, paired with 2GB of RAM along with32GB of internal storage that can further be expanded up to 512GB via microSD card. Galaxy A10 runs Android 9 Pie with One UI on top. Apart from that, the phone houses a 4,000mAh battery and measures 156.9×75.8×7.8mm.
On the camera front, Samsung Galaxy A10s comes with a dual rear camera setup that includes a 13-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.8 lens and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor with an f/2.4 lens. On the front, it has an 8-megapixel selfie sensor along with an f/2.0 lens.
For connectivity options, Samsung A10s comes with 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS/ A-GPS. It also includes a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.
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If you are an Android device user now you can log in to various Google services without needing to type their passwords. Instead of signing in using a password, the Android users can now use their fingerprint. The search engine giant, Google, will be rolling out the new feature on to a number of Android 8 and 9 devices. Later on, the fingerprint unlock feature will be brought to other handsets running Android 7 or later. The philosophy behind the move is that Google wants you to sign in as easily as possible.
Apart from the fingerprint authentication feature the user can also log in to Chrome’s browser either with a Pin lock or a pattern lock. It is worth noticing that the company is the first time allowing its users to sign into its web services through the online biometric authentication method.
In the past the company let Android phone users use their fingerprint to confirm Google Pay purchases as well as log in to apps. The latest development makes sure you use biometric authentication to log in to the company’s web services within the Chrome browser.
Currently, you can only utilize this service to view and edit the passwords that Google has accumulated. The online password browser can be accessed through passwords.google.com. After heading to the browser it will ask you to confirm yourself making use of your device’s fingerprint sensor. However, you can also choose from other available authentication methods such as pattern, Pin as well as password whichever you prefer.
According to The Verge, “Google’s new functionality is built using FIDO2 and the WebAuthn protocol, an open standard that sites can use to secure web-based logins. FIDO2 is much more secure than regular passwords. All Android devices running version 7.0 or later are FIDO2-certified, and Google lets you use an Android phone as a 2FA security key to log in to your account using the same technology.”
At the moment the feature is being rolled out for some Android handsets. However, the company is working to bring the new feature to other Google and Google Cloud Services in some time. Using this functionality the user can not use their phone to validate a desktop login. The framework is much easier as well as safer than a password to log in as the user will not have to remember a password. Therefore, avoiding the threat of reusing the same password on various different web services. These credentials are stored in your devices that cannot be intercepted or hacked off a company’s servers.
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Samsung Galaxy M90 leaked online, will reportedly be powered by Snapdragon 855 SoC
Samsung has been on a launching spree this year. The company has launched various devices under its M-Series smartphone that includes the Galaxy M10, Galaxy M20, Galaxy M30 and the Galaxy M40. All the M-series devices come under Rs 20,000. Now there is a rumour that the South Korean company is planning to launch another handset named Samsung Galaxy M90. As per the reports, the M90 device could be launched either in October or in November this year. The said smartphone is expected to be launched under the same price segment of the M-Series models with improved specifications.
Until now there was hardly any information with regards to Galaxy M90, so this is the first time it has come to light that Samsung is working on any such smartphone. The latest rumour came from the lesser-known tipster Ishan Agarwal. He stated that the M90 is put up with an SM-M905F model number. Additionally, he also shared that the upcoming smartphone has been internally codenamed R6. He further shed light on the rumoured device M90 that will look similar to Galaxy A90. According to the previous leaks and rumours, the A90’s 5G variant has already been showcased online and this will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC. If the rumours are true then M90 will be a powerful device with Snapdragon 855 SoC as well. However, it is not confirmed but to make the handset more affordable the company could also switch the rumoured processor either with Snapdragon 710 SoC or Snapdragon 730 SoC. To recall Samsung Galaxy A90 is rumoured to be launched in two variants. Both the variants bear the model names – SM-A905 and the SM-A908. The devices will feature a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Infinity-U Display with a dewdrop notch at the top. Both the models are speculated to arrive in 4G and 5G variants along with different hardware. The device will also come with an in-display fingerprint scanner and it will feature a triple rear camera setup. The Samsung Galaxy A90’s SM-A905 model’s camera will reportedly comprise of a 48MP main camera sensor paired with a 12MP secondary camera along with a 5MP tertiary sensor. On the other hand, the Galaxy A90 with model number SM-A908 that is the 5G variant will include a main 48MP primary sensor paired with an 8MP secondary sensor and a third 5MP tertiary sensor. It is reported to be backed up by a large4,400mAh battery. 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.Exclusive for @mysmartprice: Samsung is planning to launch the Galaxy M90 in the months of October-November in India. The model number is SM-M905F and the code name is R6.
— Ishan Agarwal (@ishanagarwal24) August 10, 2019
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Realmi 3i will go on sale in India on Flipkart and Realme Online Store today
Realme 3i will go on sale in India at 12 noon IST on Flipkart as well as Realme online store. The device was launched in India last month along with Realme X. The key highlights of the Realme 3i include a 6.2-inch HD+ screen, waterdrop-shaped notch and it features a 13MP selfie camera. It houses a 4,230mAh battery and runs a MediaTek helio P60 SoC. Here’s a look at the sale details:
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Realme 3i price in India, sale offers
Realme 3i will be available on Flipkart and Realme online store today at 12 PM (noon) IST. The device is available in two storage variants. The 3GB RAM/32GB storage variant is available at a starting price of Rs 7,999, while the 4GB RAM/64GB storage variant comes with a price tag of Rs 9,999. The Realme 3i comes in three colour options Diamond Black, Diamond Blue, and Diamond Red. During the sale, Flipkart is offering a 5% cashback on purchases made using Flipkart Axis Bank credit card. While the HDFC Bank Debit Cards users will also get 5% cashback. The buyers who make payment using Axis Bank Buzz Credit Card will be offered 5 percent off along with Rs 1,000 additional discount on TV purchase from Flipkart. On the other hand Realme online store is providing a 10 percent Supercash cashback on the payment made via MobiKwik. The buyers will also get benefits valued at Rs 5,300 being offered by Reliance Jio.Realme 3i specifications
Realme 3i features a 6.2-inch HD+ display that has an aspect ratio of 19:9 and a screen-to-body ratio of 88.3%. The display of the newly launched smartphone is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The phone is powered by MediaTek Helio P60 SoC along with up to 4GB of RAM that offers 64GB of internal storage, expandable up to 256GB via a microSD card. Realme 3i runs Android 9 Pie skinned with ColorOS 6. Coming on the camera capabilities, Realme 3i comes with a dual rear camera setup that includes a 13MP primary sensor with an f/1.8 lens and 2MP secondary sensor. It sports a 13MP sensor on the front that can be used for selfies and video calls. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS, Micro-USB port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack for connectivity. The handset houses a 4,230mAh battery that has support for 10W fast charging. 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.Jio GigaFiber tariff plans announced at RIL‘s Annual General Meeting
Reliance Jio at 42nd Annual General Meeting of Reliance Industries Limited on Monday announced the launch of the optical fiber-based fixed-line broadband service, JioFiber, in India. The new broadband service by Reliance Jio will be available from September 5, the third anniversary of Reliance Jio. In addition to this the company also announces other services like Jio set-top box, Jio Postpaid Plus plans for JioFiber users, the Jio Fiber Welcome Offer as well.
“Over the past year, we have built significant momentum in our JioFiber rollout and we are confident that we will complete our network rollout within the next 12 months.” Said Mukesh Ambani, Chairman Reliance Industry
JioFiber tariff plans and availability
JioFiber announcements were made during the 42nd AGM of the RIL. Jio Fiber will be commercially launched on September 5. The plans will fall between Rs 700 and Rs 10,000 per month. More details about the tariffs will be available from September 5 on Jio.com and MyJio application.
The Fiber customers can take the benefit of up to 1GBPS fast broadband speed along with this the users will also get a free landline phone connection.
The JioFiber users will get a free digital set-top box, too. The set-top box will offer various services like Ultra HD entertainment, VR content, Multi-party video conferencing, Voice-enabled virtual assistants, home security, some smart home solutions, and interactive gaming.
JioFiber plans will start from 100Mbps and with this service the users can take the benefit of free voice calls from home to any Indian operator whether it is mobile or fixed. The company has also announced the lowest fixed-line rates for international calling along with unlimited international calling pack for calls to the US and Canada by just paying Rs 500 per month.
Mukesh Ambani has also revealed that the Fiber service will come up with subscriptions to most leading premium OTT applications. Additionally, the company has also revealed that the users will now be able to watch movies on the same day they are released. These new services will be called as First-Day-First-Show. The service will start in the middle of 2020.
The consumers will also be able to take advantage of the Jio Fiber mobility service called Jio Postpaid Plus. This service will provide priority SIM set-up service at home, family plans with data sharing, international roaming, and phone upgrades at preferential rates. More details will be available on the Jio.com and the MyJio app when the Jio Fiber service will be launched commercially.
Moreover, the company has also announced Jio Fiber Welcome Offer. When the user opts for the Jio Forever plan they will get a Free FullHD TV or Home PC along with a 4K set-top-box free.
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Xiaomi is all set to launch Mi A3 in India
The Chinese technology company Xiaomi launched the Mi A3 smartphone globally last month. The new handset is the successor of the Mi A2 that was launched by the company last year. Xiaomi Mi A3 will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SoC paired with up to 6GB of RAM. Additionally, it comes with a triple rear camera setup along with a 48MP primary sensor. On the front, it includes a 32MP selfie camera. The device’s screen comes equipped with a fingerprint scanner. Now the company is set to launch the new mobile phone in India soon.
Confirming the launch, Xiaomi India’s Managing Director Manu Kumar Jain shared a teaser video of the Mi A3 on its Twitter account. The one minute 23 seconds video showcases the next-gen Android One smartphone, but the clip does not reveal the specific details about the upcoming smartphone. In the teaser video, Mr. Jain has asked Mi Fans to forecast the launch date of the upcoming smartphone in the country.
Additionally, he also gave us a glimpse of the smartphone that will come in a Blue gradient finish rear panel. “Ok Mi fans, let’s play a quick game! Lucky winner gets the upcoming #Xiaomi device. Just watch the full video and answer the question that comes with #XiaomiAndroidOne& tag @manukumarjain. RT & make this reach every #MiFan”, the tweet said. The smartphone will be available in ‘Not Just Blue’, ‘More Than White’, and ‘Kind of Gray’ colour variants. Mi A3 price in India (expected) As we mentioned earlier the smartphone was launched last month in Spain. According to the Spain pricing the smartphone was announced with a starting price of EUR 249 (approximately Rs. 19,900) for the 64GB variant while the upper 128GB storage variant was priced at EUR 279 (approximately Rs. 22,200). Mi A3 specifications Mi A3 comes with a 6.08-inch HD+ (720×1,560 pixels) AMOLED display with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio and a waterdrop-style notch. This is coupled with an in-display fingerprint sensor. The device is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SoC, along with 4GB of RAM. Mi A3 runs Android 9 Pie on the Android One program. As far as storage is concerned, it comes with 64GB and 128GB of onboard memory options that can be further expanded via a microSD card. Coming to the camera capabilities, Mi A3 features a triple rear camera setup that comes with a 48-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.79 aperture, 8-megapixel secondary sensor with a 118-degree wide-angle f/1.79 lens, and a 2-megapixel third sensor for depth sensing. On the front, it sports a 32-megapixel selfie camera along with an f/2.0 aperture. The connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, USB Type-Cand a 3.5mm headphone jack. The handset houses a 4,030mAh battery with 18w fast charging support to give it steady life support. 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.Ok Mi fans, let's play a quick game!
— Mi India (@XiaomiIndia) August 12, 2019
Lucky winner gets the upcoming #Xiaomi device. Just watch the full video and answer the question that comes with #XiaomiAndroidOne & tag @manukumarjain.
RT & make this reach every #MiFan. pic.twitter.com/iVOx8AcrO9
Realme 5 series phone teased on Flipkart, to be launched on August 20
Recently Realme held a press event where it showcased a glimpse of its upcoming 64MP camera smartphone. There the company revealed that the new smartphone will arrive with a quad-camera set up in its new Realme range of smartphones. However, the company has already been sharing details regarding the upcoming device on social platforms, prior to this. The company has finally teased its new handset on the e-retail giant Flipkart’s via a dedicated microsite. The new smartphone will be launched in India on August 10 and will come with quad rear camera setup. As per the dedicated microsite, the new device will be unveiled in the country as a fresh Realme 5-series. It is expected that the quad-camera set up will also include an ultra-wide-angle lens.
According to the dedicated microsite on Flipkart, the Realme 5 series model will officially debut in India on August 20 at 12.30 PM. The microsite reveals the key highlights of the upcoming device from the Realme 5 Series. The new camera set up includes a primary, ultra-wide, super macro and portrait lenses. The primary lens will come with a large aperture along with a large pixel size lens that will be perfect for low light photography. The secondary camera is the ultra-wide-angle lens that will be used to capture a complete picture with 119-degree field-of-view. The third one is the super macro lens that carries a microscopic focal length of 4cm useful for taking micro shots. Last but not the least for clear and sharper images the portrait lens comes to the rescue.
In addition to the e-commerce website has also shared a teaser video of the most anticipated Realme smartphone that reveals the camera set up of the device that says Leap to the quad-camera. Along with the quad-camera set up the rear panel of the mobile phone also consists of an LED Flashlight.
As we mentioned earlier also the company displayed its 64MP camera smartphone during a press event that was held in New Delhi last week. The company promised that it will be launching the smartphone b fore Diwali in the country. The Chinese smartphone maker also revealed that the camera sensor will be powered by the Samsung ISOCELL Bright GW1. The GW1 sensor offers 64MP photos with a resolution of 9,248 x 6,936 pixels. That comes with the support for HDR of up to 100-decibels. In addition to this, the company will also bring tow more variants other than Realme 5 namely Realme 5 Pro and the successor of the Realme X that will also be featuring the 64-megapixel camera.
As for the RAM and storage of the smartphone, it should come with a 6GB RAM plus 128GB storage variant.
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PubG Mobile to come up with an updated Erangel 2.0 map: All you need to know
Tencent Games during the PUBG Mobile Club Open 2019 finals announced that it is working on to give a facelift to its original maps. At this time the company is working on the visual update of the Erangel 2.0 map that will make it look similar to the freshly revamped Erangel map of PUBG PC. The new updated Erangel will be rolled out soon to all the users. However, the company has not confirmed the launch date of the new map. According to rumoured reports, PUBG will bring the fresh map with the new 0.14.5 update. The company has also posted a 30-second teaser video of the upcoming map on their official Twitter account that you can watch below.
Till now Erangel is the most liked map in the PubG game. Other than the old one Erangel 2.0 is considered to be much better. If you have seen the video the company brought a lot of new changes to the upcoming map. Now the new map seems to be much clearer than before and it consists of more details as well as textures when compared to the old map. In the teaser video, we will get a glimpse of the revamped Yasnaya Polyana, Mylta Power and Prison locations in Erangel. It shows that the new map has received graphical changes.
To make the location more realistic as well as natural the developers have revamped the reflections from different surfaces of the buildings of the Yasnaya Polyana. Due to improved graphics, the texture of all the buildings looks more levelled now.
We will also get to see new components at the locations, enhanced shadow tracking, detailed buildings along with more vibrant colours. The developers will also modify the grass in the game. As per the rumours, the fresh map will be introduced with tall grass that can be used as a new hiding place. From now on there will be more greenery around. Although the company has not revealed any other information with regards to the launch date of the fresh update, the 30-second teaser video only said it’s coming soon.
Additionally, the company has also rolled the new security update for its PUBG Mobile 0.14.0. The new version is available to download on Android and iOS as well.
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Apple is rewarding Rs 7 crore to the hackers who catch security flaws on its devices
The technology giant Apple is giving up to $1 million that is approximately Rs 7.05 crore to cybersecurity researchers to help the company in order to make its devices safer. The security researcher or a hacker who can find security flaws in Apple’s devices so as to protect them against hacks. Until now this the largest reward that the smartphone company is offering to the researchers to guard its products against hackers. The company has come up with this offering at the time when the government has the capability to force an entry into the phone of human rights advocates, journalists, protesters as well as nonconformists.
To recall Apple brought the bug bounty programme in 2016. During 2016 the company offered rewards of up to $200,000 to the researchers who were able to find out vulnerabilities on the iOS platforms. This would permit a hacker to attain full access of the device without the user’s say-so. Now expanding the bug bounty programme across all its platforms like iOS, iCloud, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS and watchOS as well, Apple is offering $1 million rewards that are five times bigger than the earlier one. This is now open for everyone. For those who wish to win the top reward, we would like to inform that Apple is giving away this huge prize to a very particular hack. In this, the hackers are required to put in plain words that how they achieved inaccessible way into the core of the iOS software without any user interaction.
Apple head of security Ivan Krstic at the Black Hat Security conference announced that the bounty programme is open to all researchers as well as hackers. This programme will include iOS, macOS along with other Apple OS.
In addition to this Apple is also rewarding a person who finds security fault, for instance, physical access attacks to circumvent an iPhone’s lock screen. The person can win up to $100,000. According to a report by Mashable, $150,000 will be given to those who will be able to do a kernel code execution via the user-installed app. Apple will also be offering a 50 per cent additional benefit to those who discover bugs in Apple’s pre-release builds.
To make it easier for the researchers to detect the security flaws the company is offering customised iPhones to select researchers. The custom versions of iPhones will not have several layers of security that will make it a bit easier for them to assess the core of the device.
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Honor launched two smart televisions powered by HarmonyOS
Huawei’s sub-brand Honor unveiled its earliest devices powered by recently introduced HarmonyOS. The company has launched smart screen devices that are basically Smart TVs named Honor Vision and Honor Vision Pro. Both the smart TVs come with a 55-inch 4K UHD screen. Honor Vision and Honor Vision Pro are powered by quad-core Honghu 818 chip. The company will put them on sale in its home market this week, first.
Honor Vision and Honor Vision Pro price and details
Honor Vision and Honor Vision Pro are available for pre-booking on Vmall and both the smart screens will go on sale in China from August 15. The Honor Vision will be available at CNY 3,799 (approximately Rs 38,200). On the other hand Honor, Vision Pro will be priced at CNY 4,799 (approximately Rs 48,200).
Honor Vision and Vision Pro specifications
Both Honor Vision and Honor Vision Pro feature a 55-inch 4K (3,840×2,160 pixels) display along with NTSC 87% wide colour gamut, 16:9 aspect ratio, 60Hz refresh rate, 400nits brightness, and 178-degree viewing angles. The Smart TVs come with a three-sided bezel-less full-view design. They also have a 6.9mm full metal frame and a diamond-patterned rear, supported by an intelligent breathing light. The display of both smart TVs offers German TUV Rheinland low blue-eye protection.
As we mentioned earlier both Honor Vision and Honor Vision Pro are powered by the Honghu 818 quad-core SoC. This comes along with a Mali-G51 GPU plus 2GB RAM. The processor comes with seven highly developed image-processing technologies that include Motion Estimate and Motion Compensation (MEMC), High Dynamic Range Imaging (HDR), Super-Resolution (SR), Noise Reduction (NR), Dynamic Contrast Improvement (DCI), Auto Color Management (ACM) and Local Dimming (LD).
The Honor Vision comes with a 16GB storage option, while the Honor Vision Pro TV will be available with 32GB of onboard storage. Both the Honor Vision TV models run on HarmonyOS 1.0 and are slated to get regular updates. The connectivity options include Bluetooth v5, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, three HDMI ports, one USB 3.0 port, and a single Ethernet port as well.
The Honor Vision Pro TV comes with a pop-up camera that can be used for video calling at 1080p@30fps along with six far-field microphones. The premium version has six 10W speakers whereas the standard one has four 10W speakers only. Both the models of Honor Vision can double up as a Smart Home hub that uses Magic UI 3.0 and EMUI 10 for AI capabilities. In addition to this, the products illustrate weather information, track packages and much more. The Honor Vision models can be controlled via smartphone with Honor Magic Link support.
At the moment India availability of these smart TVs is unclear.
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HP launches new Chromebook X360 in India
HP launched a new Chromebook X360 in India that offers an output of Chrome OS combined with the power of Android apps. The new Chromebook is claimed to be fast as well as convertible. The laptop offers all the benefits of Chrome OS and Android apps for simple, stable, speedy, secure and shareable computing experience. The x360 has four modes laptop, tablet, stand, and tent. The new laptop is also powered by Google voice Assistant.
Vickram Bedi, Senior Director, Personal Systems, HP Inc. India, said, “The Chromebook ecosystem has been growing steadily across the world, driven by Gen Z’s aspiration to explore, learn, create and do more. We are excited to introduce the HP Chromebook x360 in India to help modern consumers unlock new ways to create, collaborate and consume with the features and functionalities of Chrome OS and Android apps.”
HP Chromebook x360 specifications
The new laptop is powered by the 8th Gen Intel Core i3-8130U processor. The x360 is available in a 14-inch diagonal FHD touch display with an ultra-thin bezel (7.5 mm). The device comes with custom-tuned Bang &Olufsen(B&O) Play dual speakers. It offers True Vision HD Camera meant for as the Webcam. The connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v4.2, two USB 3.2 Type-C ports, 1 USB 3.1, HP Sleep and Charge port, 1 headphone/ microphone combo and 1 multi-format SD media card reader. In terms of storage it offers up to 64 GB of SSD drive for fast processing and boot time, and up to 8 GB of DDR4 RAM to multitask with ease. It also has a 60 Watt-hr battery to handle working, playing, creating or binge-watching. The Chromebook comes with an aluminum keyboard deck in cloud blue with color-matched keycaps. The X360 weighs 1.68Kg.
Pricing and Availability
The HP Chromebook x360 comes at a starting price of Rs 44,990. It will be available for purchase at 250 HP World Stores in 28 cities along with with HP Online Store, and e-commerce websites like Amazon along with Flipkart.
On the purchase of HP Chromebook x360, the buyers will get a premium subscription of Google one along with 1 year of complimentary 100 GB of Google Drive storage and unlimited Google Photos storage. The telecom company Jio is providing 2GB of high speed 4G daily data for a period of one year along with the JioFi device at Rs 999. The buyers will also get a prime subscription to Jio Android apps. The company is also offering an exclusive Meritnation education package worth Rs 35,000 with the HP Chrome notebook.
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Compare: Reliance Jio Phone 3 VS Reliance Jio Phone 2 (Speculative)
As Reliance Industries Ltd will hold its 42nd annual general meeting in Mumbai today all the fans are expecting the company to come up with the launch of Jio GigaFiber broadband service as well as the new Jio Phone 3 model. Previously Jio Phone and Jio Phone 2 has already sold 5 crore units and today the company is expected to launch the Jio Phone 3.
Reliance Jio will be launching its new handset under the budget segment various smartphone-like features without paying too much. Here we have compared the Reliance Jio Phone 3 (speculative) with Jio Phone 2 for those who are planning to buy an affordable smartphone.
Display
Reliance Jio 3: 5 inches (12.7 cm), HD, 294, PPI IPS LCD
Reliance Jio 2: 2.4-inch QVGA display
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Processor
Reliance Jio 3: a quad-core processor having a clock speed of 1.4GHz. Reliance Jio 2: Dual Core, 1 GHzRear camera
Reliance Jio 3: 5 MP Primary Camera with LED Flash Reliance Jio 2: 2 MP Primary CameraSelfie camera
Reliance Jio 3: 2 MP Front Camera Reliance Jio 2: 0.3 MP Front CameraRAM and storage
Reliance Jio 3: 2 GB RAM with 64GB of onboard storage Reliance Jio 2: 512 MB RAM with 4GB of internal storageSupport for microSD card
Reliance Jio 3: up to 128GB Reliance Jio 2: up to 128GBBattery
Reliance Jio 3: 2800 mAh battery Reliance Jio 2: 2000 mAh removable batteryOperating system
Reliance Jio 3: Android v8.1 (Oreo) Reliance Jio 2: KAI OS vPrice
Reliance Jio 3: expected Rs 4,500 Reliance Jio 2: Rs 2,999What do we think?
The company has not announced the Reliance Jio 3 and all the specifications are based on rumoured reports while Jio Phone 2 is currently not available in any online store. The Jio Phone 3 offers the smartphone-like features at an affordable price while on the other hand the Jio Phone 2 still comes under the feature phone category and comes with a full QWERTY keyboard. 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.Reliance Jio is expected to launch Jio Phone 3 at Reliance AGM today
Reliance Industries Limited will be holding its 42nd annual general meeting (AGM) today in Mumbai. During the AGM the company is expected to launch Jio GigaFiber broadband service and the new Jio Phone 3 phone. Until now the company has not revealed the details about the Jio Phone 3. Previously through its last two annual general meetings, the company launched two models of the Reliance Jio Phone. This time also the Reliance Jio is expected to come with the latest Jio Phone 3 handset. It is rumoured that the said smartphone will be an entry-level smartphone that will come up with a various number of features. But in terms of camera capabilities, the budget handset will be lagging behind.
Reliance Jio Phone 3 rumoured specifications
The Reliance Jio Phone 3 comes with a 5-inch IPS LCD display that gives an HD resolution with a pixel density of 294 PPI. Under the hood, there is a quad-core processor having a clock speed of 1.4GHz. It is further assisted by the 2GB RAM that helps for the smooth functioning.
It is expected that the Reliance Jio Phone 3 will be featuring a 5-inch IPS LCD display that will be offing an HD resolution with a pixel density of 294 PPI. The smartphone will be powered by a quad-core processor having a clock speed of 1.4GHz supported by a 2GB RAM. The handset is rumoured to come up with 64GB of internal storage that can be further expanded up to 128GB via a microSD card.
In terms of camera capabilities Reliance Jio, Phone 3 will come up with a 5MP rear camera. On the front, it will be sporting a 2MP camera for taking selfies and video chatting.
The alleged smartphone by Reliance Jio will be backed up with a 2,800mAh battery. The connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11, Mobile Hotspot, Bluetooth, GPS with A-GPS, micro USB 2.0, etc.
Reliance Jio Phone 3 expected Price
Reliance Jio Phone 3 is anticipated to be launched today by the company during its 42nd annual general meeting in Mumbai. Jio Phone 3 will be offered in single 2GB RAM with 64GB of internal storage. The device is expected to be available in two colour variants Black and Gold colour that is supposed to come up with a purchasing cost of Rs 4,500.
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Reliance AGM, Jio Phone 3 and Jio GigaFiber launch today: How to watch livestream and key things to know
Reliance has been a disrupter in the Indian market in the Telecom sector since it had launched Jio services in the country. Last year they gave us a glimpse of what the next level of innovation the company is working on, which will disrupt the broadband and TV industry (with Reliance Gigafibre). The Reliance annual general meeting (AGM) is set for today. Here Mukesh Ambani along with his family and team members will showcase the next level of innovations by them. Here are the key things expected to happen at the AGM and how to watch the Reliance live stream.
Jio GigaFiber tariff plans
Ever since Reliance has announced the GigaFibre internet service, other broadband players such as Airtel who have a monopoly in cities like New Delhi, have been shivering. Airtel has already posted a loss last quarter and the ailing company is ready to undergo another big blow. Since reliance has portrayed themselves as a people-first company, more and more customers have flocked to the brand. Unlike Airtel, who like most commercial organisations, are giving cheap services at an extremely high rate.
At the AGM Reliance will fully launch the Jio GigaFibre service where the company will announce the all India tariff plans. People close to Gadget Bridge have told us that the base plan will start at just Rs 500 and users will get a max of 100Mbps speed on it. The price here is much lower than the competition like ACT and Airtel who are generally charging between 600-900 Rupees depending upon the city you stay in. Also, the speed given to customers is mostly up to 40 MBPS, however, Airtel users get just 16-24Mbps. Which is why many are miffed with Airtel and might swiftly move to Reliance. Another plan worth Rs 799-999 might be revealed for users who want higher speed of up to 500Mbps with 300GB data limit per month. The company can provide speeds of up to 1Gbps.
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Reliance Jio Phone 3
Who would have thought that one can use apps like Facebook and WhatsApp in a Rs 500 phone. Well, Reliance made that possible last year and this time they are set to unveil another phone called JioPhone 3. It is slated to run KaiOS and will be supported by a MediaTek chipset. The improved feature sets of this smart feature phone are still unclear.Free landline service
This is something reliance has been working on since years and now the network has already been laid out in major towns and cities. Sources close to Gadget Bridge have already revealed that cities like New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai and Kolkata could have had this service couple of years ago, however, the company wanted to give all the three services (Internet, landline and TV) together. Reports have also come out that some users, who pre-registered, have already got the landline connection. Free landline service will come with all Jio GigaFibre plans, with free local calls.Jio GigaTV
Reliance Triple Play plan is also on the cards where users will get Jio’s DTH services along with broadband as well as the landline service. The plan might be revealed at an initial price of Rs 600 and a FuP limit of 100GB might be put on it. After which the speed will drop down to 1-3Mbps. This will be good enough to watch SD TV at home. But for HD channels this is definitely not sufficient. Chances are 100GB limit might not be put on Jio GigaTV, but just on the broadband part of this plan.How to watch Reliance Annual General Meeting (AGM) and launch of Jio GigaFibre
The 42nd AGM of Reliance will begin at 11 AM on 12th August 2019 at Birla Matushri Sabhagar in Mumbai. You can watch the live stream of the AGM where RIL MD, Mukesh Ambani will start the proceedings on the firms YouTube Channel here or on its Facebook page here or on Twitter here. 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.Timex Helix launched two fitness bands Helix Gusto and Helix Gusto HRM in India
Timex group brand, Helix, launched a new fitness brand Gusto in India at a somewhat affordable price. The company has launched the two variants of the fitness brand Helix Gusto and Helix Gusto HRM variant. The regular variant has been launched at a price tag of Rs 1,495, on the other hand, the HRM variant is available at Rs 2,295.
As per the company, the Helix Gusto offers long battery life along with smartphone notifications as well as social media updates. The company stated that the fitness band is perfect for a women wrists as well as for men. Gusto also offers users to view exercise statistics and incoming alerts as well.
Commenting on the new collection, Manoj Joshi, Head Sales Timex India said, “At Timex, we are always looking at expanding our offerings to cater to customers of all segments. With launch of Gusto under Helix, we are happy to enter a new segment of fitness trackers and bands. With fitness becoming a fad and with the advent of technology, the Indian fitness industry is growing exponentially. Consumers are now taking greater interest in fitness and are actively seeking services and products to aid them in their fitness journey. Gusto by Helix is the ideal fitness watch as it is a step up from other affordable fitness watches in the market which have simplistic displays and limited tracking options. Through Helix Gusto, Timex Group aims to provide consistent fitness tracking with minimal investment.”
As we mentioned earlier Helix fitness band comes with longer battery life. It offers a battery life of up to 15 days. The Timex Helix Gusto is available with features like larger display screen, a heart rate monitor, camera control, phone finder, incoming call reminder as well as call disconnect features.
The Company has launched the band in four neon colours along with a magnetic flip. The colour options include Blue, Grey, Purple, and Turquoise Blue. In addition, with bright colour variants, Helix Gusto comes with a colour 0.42-inch OLED display as well. On the other hand, the Timex Helix Gusto HRM sports a bigger 0.96-inch OLED display. Both the variants of the Timex Helix Gusto are waterproof and are available with modes like calorie tracking, distance, step monitoring, outdoor activities and sleep tracking capabilities.
The upper variant Helix Gusto HRM comes with additional features such as heart rate monitor, camera control, phone finder, incoming call reminder and calls disconnect features. Both devices can be connected to Android and iOS devices.
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As we mentioned earlier Helix fitness band comes with longer battery life. It offers a battery life of up to 15 days. The Timex Helix Gusto is available with features like larger display screen, a heart rate monitor, camera control, phone finder, incoming call reminder as well as call disconnect features.
The Company has launched the band in four neon colours along with a magnetic flip. The colour options include Blue, Grey, Purple, and Turquoise Blue. In addition, with bright colour variants, Helix Gusto comes with a colour 0.42-inch OLED display as well. On the other hand, the Timex Helix Gusto HRM sports a bigger 0.96-inch OLED display. Both the variants of the Timex Helix Gusto are waterproof and are available with modes like calorie tracking, distance, step monitoring, outdoor activities and sleep tracking capabilities.
The upper variant Helix Gusto HRM comes with additional features such as heart rate monitor, camera control, phone finder, incoming call reminder and calls disconnect features. Both devices can be connected to Android and iOS devices.
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Technology giant Google has started rolling out a new feature that now permits the user to view their impending fights as well as their hotel reservation despite the fact that they are traveling. Google Maps now comes with a new reservation tab within the app that can be found in the ‘Your Place’ section. In addition, Google Maps is also spreading the accessibility of the Live View feature that makes use of the Augmented Reality to improve navigation. Along with the Live View feature the company has also accumulated a new restructured Timeline feature basically allows the user to create a list of places that they can share with their family as well as friends. This will help them out to plan their journey.
By bringing fresh reservations feature Google Maps will allow the user to track their flight and hotel reservations from one place. The user can get to the new Reservations Tab by tapping on the dedicated three grey lines placed on the top left corner of the phone’s screen after which the user can tap on the Select Your Places option then selecting the Reservations Tab. This will allow the user to view their future journey like flight timings along with hotel reservations for the trip. The Technology Giant has also confirmed that the new feature will arrive on both Android as well as iOS in a little while. In addition to this, the company also said that this feature works offline on top.
The search engine giant has already made this new feature available on the Google Pixel series of smartphones after I/O 2019 conference in May this year. Starting this week the company is planning to bring this new feature to Android as well as iOS devices that will be supporting ARCore along with ARKit. The new navigation feature brings into play the Phone’s camera for the duration of the navigation process that overlays augmented reality arrows in the world around the user that will help them reach their destination. This feature works when the user chooses ‘Walking’ as their preferred means of travel in the Maps.
The newly simplified Timeline feature allows the user to view all the places that they visited some time ago. In addition to this, the feature also segregates them into groups such as restaurants, shops, attractions, hotels, and airports. These can be exported into a customised list that permits the user to note down exactly what they liked about the places and then share this list with their family and friends. However, the company has confirmed that the said feature will also arrive soon to Android devices, but it has not confirmed that yet when the feature will be rolled out for the iOS devices.
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OnePlus users can watch Sacred Games before everyone else
Netflix is all set to release the second season of its highly anticipated series, Sacred Games and fans are waiting for it too. With the launch of the series approaching, Chinese technology brand OnePlus has announced that it has something special in store for its community. Sacred Games Season 2 will be releasing on August 15, 2019 on Netflix. However, members of the OnePlus community will have the chance to watch the first episode of the series by registering for special screenings in Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore.
The company will be holding the screenings on August 14, 2019. The registrations for the same have begun and the tickets have also gone live today.
To recall, in May this year, the Chinese technology brand has also released two posters and a behind-the-scenes video for Sacred Games Season 2 that were shot on OnePlus 7 Pro. The posters and the video were meant to show the camera capabilities of the device.
Speaking on this, Vikas Agarwal, General Manager, OnePlus India, said “When we announced our partnership with Netflix, we spoke about bringing unique experiences for our community and provided an incredible viewing experience on OnePlus 7 Pro with its HDR supported display. Now, we are happy to bring this unique experience to our community and look forward to a full house as we watch the first episode of the exciting new season of Sacred Games.”
OnePlus 7 Pro, the company’s most recent flagship, runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with OxygenOS and it comes with a 6.67-inch curved Quad HD+ (1440×3120 pixels) Fluid AMOLED display. The smartphone’s screen has a refresh rate of 90Hz, is certified by HDR10+ and has the A+ quality rating by DisplayMate.
Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC, the smartphone comes with Adreno 640 GPU clubbed with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. For imaging duties, there is a triple rear camera setup that has a 48MP primary Sony IMX586 sensor that has OIS and EIS, an 8MP telephoto sensor with 3x zoom, and a 16MP sensor. For selfies and video calls, there is a 16MP pop-up selfie camera. The device houses a 4,000mAh battery.
OnePlus 7 Pro can be bought in three storage variants in India – 6GB RAM/128GB storage, 8GB RAM/256GB storage and 12GB RAM/256GB storage. The base model with 6GB RAM is priced at Rs 48,999, the 8GB RAM model costs Rs 52,999, and the most high-end variant can be bought at Rs 57,999.
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Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC, the smartphone comes with Adreno 640 GPU clubbed with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. For imaging duties, there is a triple rear camera setup that has a 48MP primary Sony IMX586 sensor that has OIS and EIS, an 8MP telephoto sensor with 3x zoom, and a 16MP sensor. For selfies and video calls, there is a 16MP pop-up selfie camera. The device houses a 4,000mAh battery.
OnePlus 7 Pro can be bought in three storage variants in India – 6GB RAM/128GB storage, 8GB RAM/256GB storage and 12GB RAM/256GB storage. The base model with 6GB RAM is priced at Rs 48,999, the 8GB RAM model costs Rs 52,999, and the most high-end variant can be bought at Rs 57,999.
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Chinese technology brand Huawei is slowly moving ahead to become more self-reliant. The company has officially announced its new operating system called HarmonyOS that it was reported to be working on for a long time. With the new operating system, Huawei would not have to be completely dependent on Android. In the company’s home country China, the software will be called as Hongmeng.
According to the company, the operating system can be used in a number of gadgets like smartphones, smart speakers, wearables and others. Huawei will be releasing it all over the globe as an open-source platform.
A number of reports about Huawei’s in-house operating system had started circulating online when Google had paused its business with the company in May this year after the US government announced a trade ban. With this, the company’s Android license was also suspended. After that, Huawei was not very secretive about working on its own operating system.
Huawei has said that it will first be launching its HarmonyOS on “smart screen products” later this year. It has also been announced that the first of these products will be the Honor Smart Screen, which will be unveiled on Saturday. Prior to this, a report in Reuters also said that the OS will be present on a range of Honor smart TVs. Products that are being launched in China will get the operating system first and only then it will expand to other markets.
According to Huawei CEO Richard Yu, HarmonyOS is “completely different from Android and iOS,” as it has the ability to scale across various devices. He further said, “You can develop your apps once, then flexibly deploy them across a range of different devices.”
Much like Google‘s experimental Fuchsia OS, HarmonyOS will run on various form factors like smartphones and Internet of Things devices. It will also be rolled out to other devices in the next three years. As of now, the company will continue using Android on its devices. However, it is not clear till when it can continue to do this. According to a report in CNBC, the company has said that it is still “waiting on an update” to find out. Developers would be needed to recompile their apps for Huawei’s new HarmonyOS software. According to the Chinese technology brand, they will be able to compile a range of languages into machine code in one single environment. However, as of now, there is no clarity on how easy will that be. 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.A modularized #HarmonyOS can be nested to adapt flexibly to any device to create a seamless cross-device experience. Developed via the distributed capability kit, it builds the foundation of a shared developer ecosystem #HDC2019 pic.twitter.com/2TD9cgtdG8
— Huawei Mobile (@HuaweiMobile) August 9, 2019
YouTube Premium and Music’s 3 months subscription is being given to students for free
Everyone loves to get a good service. And if there are no costs attached to it, it becomes even sweeter. YouTube has announced that the Alphabet-owned company will give 3 months subscription of its Premium and Music service to students at no costs. Generally, they give only 1-month free subscription to people. But in a tender to increase its say in the OTT online video and music content and streaming market, they are giving 3 months’ worth free subscription.
The offer is only for students at the moment and they will get 3 months free service, after which they would need to pay the regular fee like others. Companies like Amazon Prime, Netflix, Spotify and Amazon Music already have a strong foothold in many regions. YouTube wants to grow its premium market. Hence, they have taken this decision. The deal includes where students would need to sign up for a fee of USD 6.99 (Rs 490 approximately) per month. Here the first three months are given as free.
YouTube in a statement said, “Attention: Students, for a limited time, new members can enjoy three months of the #YouTubeMusic Premium or @YouTubePremium student plan in select territories, on us. Let us know what you’re playing to get #BacktoSchool,”
For the unknown, YouTube premium gives its users ad-free watching experience, in which users can also download videos to watch later in Full HD (1080p) resolution. Similarly, YouTube music also gives users an ad-free experience and one can also download music in this service. The package is very similar to Amazon Music and Spotify. With this the company aims to increase its userbase and get new customers to start using its service.
As said, right now the market is being led by Netflix and Amazon Prime. Both of which have great local and international content. Which is being updated very rapidly. So, according to us the task for YouTube premium is tough. They might also want to lower the prices since some of its competition has already done that for emerging markets like India.
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Apple is now locking down its batteries making it difficult to be repaired
The Cupertino-based technology giant Apple will put a stop to third-party battery replacement on a small number of its iPhone devices. From now onwards the users of the premium smartphone are required to replace their batteries from the authorized Apple service providers only. The company is supposed to discontinue the batteries with a software switch. Furthermore, if the user makes their mind up to replace the battery on their own or through other ways it will show an error message about the battery’s fitness on the screen of the device. Currently, the latest battery confinement is alleged active on various iPhone devices such as iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max as well.
This new development was first discovered by a YouTuber named Justin. Through his videos, he demonstrated the error message displayed on the screen of an Apple’s device when he replaced an iPhone XR battery with an unauthorized Apple battery by himself. Subsequent to this when it was restored to the genuine battery, the phone still displayed the ‘service’ error in the Battery Health section. What’s more, the Battery Health section showed an additional message that interpreted, “Unable to verify this iPhone has a genuine Apple battery. Health information not available for this battery.”
The said error message appeared immediately after the user reinstates the authorized Apple battery. The user cannot by themselves withdraw the error message unless he/she gets the battery stand-in through an Apple Authorised Service Provider or else Apple Genius store.
According to the YouTuber, the company has done this so as to bind the users to compensate Apple for restoring the batteries. In addition to this, he revealed that the reason behind this is the Texas Instruments microcontroller that too has the certification mark.
According to ifixit, Apple uses its own proprietary version, but pretty much all smartphone batteries have some version of this chip. The chip used in newer iPhone batteries includes an authentication feature that stores the info for pairing the battery to the iPhone’s logic board. In simple terms, if the battery doesn’t have the unique authentication key the iPhone’s logic board is expecting, you’ll get that “Service” message. Technically, it is possible to remove the microcontroller chip from the original battery and carefully solder it into the new battery you’re swapping in, restoring the Battery Health feature—but the procedure isn’t for the faint of heart, and it’s an unreasonable requirement for any repair, much less something as simple as a battery swap. After this, the user will not be able to view its battery’s health and know when it’s time to replace it.
“Then again, this is a huge problem for iPhone owners who may not know about this new, sneaky lockdown, and it will undoubtedly cause confusion: they’ll replace their own battery and notice the “Service” message, then begin troubleshooting a problem that isn’t there. By doing this Apple is making the repair more and more intricate.
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Google realised that users prefer three button navigation more than gestures mode
Google has introduced new navigation gestures in its latest Android Q update. The new navigation mode allows the user to navigate back left/right edge swipe, to the home screen swipe up from the bottom as well as activate the device assistant by swiping in from the bottom corners with the use of gestures instead of using buttons.
The company stated that bringing in a gesture model meant that the system navigation can endow an additional number of the screen to apps. By doing this they can provide a new improved immersive experience.
The company has also explained why the gesture navigation model is much better than a three-button system. According to the company, gestures are faster as well as natural and designed for efficiency and comfort in the working environment to navigate the device. Secondly, the gestures are more planned rather than software buttons that allow the user to activate simply by grabbing their mobile phone. Thirdly, gestures facilitate an additional immersive practice in favour of apps by reducing how much the system draws in excess of app content. For instance, HOME/BACK buttons and the bar they assemble on particularly the hardware drifts to bigger screens as well as smaller bezels.
However, the company further said that during the development it was a bit tricky as they came across many issues associated with gesture modes. It realised that the gestures do not work for every user. Secondly, Gestures can at times be harder to become skilled at and can take some adjustment. Thirdly, Gestures can get in the way of an app’s navigation pattern.
Google stated in its blog, “But most of all, we realized that there was a larger issue of fragmentation when different Android phones had different gestures, especially for Android developers. Over the last year, we worked with partners like Samsung, Xiaomi, HMD Global, OPPO, OnePlus, LG, Motorola, and many others to standardize gesture navigation going forward. To ensure a consistent user and developer experience, the Android Q gestures will be the default gesture navigation for new Q+ devices. Understanding that these gestures don’t work for every user, especially those with more limited dexterity and mobility, three-button navigation will continue to be an option on every Android device.”
The earlier versions of Android Q did not include the preference to return to three-button navigation. Later, in the beta version, the system gave a choice to go back to either two-button or three-button navigation. The stable version of the Android Q will have the benefit of switching back to the three-button navigation. This can be done by going to Settings > System > Gestures > System navigation to hit upon the option. However, previously the Google Pixel 3 users were strained to make use of the gesture navigation. Now the Pixel 3 consumers will also be benefited from the back button option.
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Black Shark was launched Rookie Gaming Kit in India, can own it starting Rupees 2
Gaming technology company Black Shark launched its first mobile gaming accessory in India. The gaming company introduced Black Shark 2, the Rookie Kit Gamepad in the country. Both the devices are portable as well as convenient. The Rookie Kit is available with two gears Black Shark Gamepad – (Left Side Version) along with Black Shark Gamepad 2.0 Holder (Left Side). The device is compatible with Redmi K20 as well as Redmi K20 Pro as well.
The controller can be used with a good number of Android Games and it comes with 6+1 Analog Stick along with customizable button arrangements. The multi-function gaming button opens up quite a lot of influencing gaming features, especially on Black Shark devices. All the buttons present on the controller can work together with divisions of the touch screen. Also, the user can save the button arrangements for every time they play a game.
As per the company the gaming device has been designed on the wireless Bluetooth 4.2 Technology that can be paired with other devices without any trouble. With this feature, without any lack of restrictions, the user can have fun playing games anytime and anywhere. The company stated that the product is compact as well as lightweight and it weighs 20g. It houses a 340mAh battery that permits the user to play up to 40 hours once fully charges. It also has a USB-C port.
David Li, Vice President, Black Shark (Global) said, “Firstly, we are delighted to bring to our fans in India, the Rookie Kit and thank them for their utmost patience. This launch marks a historic step for us as a brand and the community as we look to bring the best of gaming accessories that cater specifically to mobile gamers. We are certain that fans will appreciate the functionality, design and the unique experience of using a gamepad to go with the superlative touch screen on the Black Shark 2. From your favourite emulators to first-person shooters, the Rookie Kit provides exceptional comfort and gameplay experience backed by unmatched portability.”
Offers & Details
Black Shark’s Rookie Kit is available in the country to all existing and future Black Shark buyers for a token amount of Rs 2. Interested buyers who are the existing user of Black Shark 2 can visit “My reward” section on the Flipkart to take advantage of the offers on the Rookie Kit Gamepad. As per the company the existing offer can only be redeemed one time for the duration of redemption period that is from September 15 to October 15, 2019.
In addition to this, the buyers can get a discount of Rs 5,000 on both the variant of Black Shark 2 during the National Shopping Days Sale. The sale is being held on Flipkart from August 8 to August 10, 2019. On the other hand, the Shadow Black variant with 6GB/128GB storage will be sold at Rs 34,999 moreover the Frozen Silver model with 12GB/ 256GB storage can be purchased for Rs 44,999 during the National Shopping Days Sale on Flipkart. Additionally, the ICICI card users can also avail a 10 percent instant discount.
Pricing & Availability
The Black Shark Rookie Kit will be available on the e-commerce website on Flipkart for Rs 3,498. Separately, the Black Shark Gamepad 2.0 Holder will cost at Rs 499 and the other Black Shark Gamepad (Left Side) can be purchased at Rs 2,999.
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Honor Band 5 with AMOLED colour display launched in India
Smart band and smartphone manufacture Honor has introduced Honor Band 5 in India. The Honor Band 5 comes with advanced health-tracking features at an affordable price. The key features include AMOLED full-color display, watch faces, intelligent sleep data, real-time heart rate monitor, water-resistant up to 50 meters, swim stroke recognition and 10 distinct fitness modes and many more.
Honor Band 5 Specifications and features
Honor Band 5 features a 0.95-inch 2.5D Glass over a full-color AMOLED touchscreen display that offers high brightness while consuming less power. It comes equipped with 45 fonts that are color-coded text as well as call icons. With the use of Watch Face Store, the user can select watch faces, apt in every setting such as at home, on an outing, in the office, at the gym and more.
As we mentioned earlier the Honor Band 5 comes equipped with several health-centric features. It comes with a feature for tracking sleep that is called TruSleep monitoring. The company has used HUAWEI TruSleep2.0 sleep detection technology that makes sure sound and healthy sleep is what the user gets. It monitors the sleeping heart rate and breathing for tracking the user’s sleeping routine. According to the company, Honor Band 5 is capable of identifying six common sleeping problems along with more than 200 custom-made sleep quality evaluations. In addition to this, it also gives suggestions to the users for healthy and sound sleep. It automatically changes to the infrared technology to monitor the heart rate and sleep when the Band 5 becomes aware that the user is asleep. This feature puts off visible light from affecting the rest of the quality.
Honor Band 5 comes with a feature that monitor’s user’s heart rate too. The company has made use of Huawei’s TruSeen 3.0 intelligent heart rate monitor which makes the most of AI-driven algorithms for high-precision readings. Furthermore, the band also alerts the user if it detects an increase or decrease in heart rate. It brings into play Infrared technology for continuous as well as non-disruptive monitoring during the night. The Band 5 is water-resistant up to 50 meters that can be used while swimming, washing hand or rain. It also has a swim stroke recognition feature that can recognise four main swim strokes, namely freestyle, butterfly, breaststroke and backstroke. It can also record swimming speed, distance, calories, calculates and the SWOLF score. It also allows the user to plan for high-level fitness tracking and tailored recommendations that track as well as display data time, distance, stride frequency, speed, calories, and aerobic/anaerobic training results.
Honor Band 5 can be connected to a smartphone via Huawei Health app that also displays incoming calls that can be rejected or else muted. The band can also be used to click photos by simply lifting the wrist and using the band. Additionally, it has a feature that can be used to find the phone. The Honor Band 5 offers a battery life of up to two weeks.
Price and Availability
Honor Band 5 is available in three colour variants Midnight Navy, Coral Pink, and Meteorite Black. Buyers can purchase the Band from the e-retail website Flipkart at Rs 2,599.
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