OnePlus to host an exclusive invite-only event at MWC 2019
Chinese smartphone brand OnePlus has sent out invites for an exclusive, invite-only event which will be held at the upcoming Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019. The special invite read, “Reimagine the future with OnePlus. Join OnePlus at Ultramarinos where drinks and a taste of the future will be on us. We’ll be celebrating MWC 2019 at this exclusive, invite-only event.”
The cryptic message stated few things which are not known and are yet to be seen. But it is possible that the company might just offer more than just a sneak peek at their upcoming smartphone which will most probably be the OnePlus 7. Some of the OnePlus 7 leaks have already surfaced online so it will be seen if the rumours and the leaks were true or not.
Although closed-door events like the one OnePlus is hosting is not unheard of but they still are rare. Such events not only offer the ‘main-dish’ but also some conceptual project that promises innovation and increases users’ excitement about what the company is developing for the future. Recently, Samsung did something similar in CES 2019 when they held a closed-door event for its partners and vendors showing the exclusive first-look of the Galaxy Flex, which is the name of its foldable phone. But still the Galaxy Flex wasn’t exactly new because the company had given its first look at its developer conference that was held in November 2018. But in case of OnePlus, it remains to be seen if the company will show a new smartphone at the closed door invite-only event.
There might be other projects OnePlus is working on which could see the light of the day this year or the next but it can be said that the OnePlus 7 will be the next smartphone the company will launch in 2019 continuing its line-up. But as stated in its special invite – ‘reimagine the future’, it’s still not sure if the line is aimed at the OnePlus 7. We personally think that the chances of this are highly unlikely as OnePlus has always used its tagline ‘Never Settle’ for its flagship devices. It might be another product from the Chinese smartphone company for which the new tagline is being used. Or, it might just be another one of those OnePlus taglines for their products like they did it with their OnePlus 6T with the in-display fingerprint scanner whose tagline was ‘Unlock the Speed’.
The company is also known to be developing a 5G-enabled smartphone which is not the OnePlus 7. The 5G-enabled phone is going to be a separate phone in itself but the new tagline – ‘reimagine the future’ – does not seem quite fit for it too. So, as of now, it is not known what the company might unveil or announce at MWC 2019. It could be a regular meet-up like it has done in previous years or if not then it could be the unveiling of a new device. February 24 is the date when more news will come about the event from Barcelona. And it would be then that we’ll get to know if it’s an industry defining device or just a marketing propaganda.
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Moto G7 Series expected to launch today: How to watch the livestream
Motorola Moto G7 series have been the talk of the town for many months now. The price and specifications of the upcoming smartphones have been speculated in a number of leaks and they have given us a fair idea about what we can expect from the Moto G7 series. The Motorola Moto G7 series, which will come with Moto G7, Moto G7 Plus, Moto G7 Play and Moto G7 Power smartphones is all set to launch today at an event in Brazil. The event is scheduled at 10AM local time, that is 5:30PM IST. Users can watch the live streaming event on Motorola’s social channels.
You can confirm your attendance by going to the Facebook event page that is named ‘O que importa pra você?’ and mark yourself as ‘Going’ or ‘Interested’.
Moto G7 series launch: How to watch the livestream?
If you cannot make it to the launch and want to watch the livestream, you can head to Motorola Brazil’s Twitter handle at because the company will be giving users updates about the live stream just before the launch begins. Also, you can register your name in advance for watching the livestream on the company’s official Brazil website.
Moto G7 series price (expected)
The Moto G7 is expected to launch in the European markets at EUR 300, that is approximately Rs 24,400. The Moto G7 Plus, on the other hand, is expected to be priced at EUR 360, that is approximately Rs 29,300.
The Moto G7 Play is claimed to go on sale at EUR 149, that is approximately Rs 12,100. On the other hand, the expected price of the Moto G7 Power is EUR 209, which is approximately Rs 17,000.
Moto G7 specifications
Speaking about the specifications, the Moto G7 is reported to sport a 6.24-inch full HD+ with a resolution of 1,080×2,270 pixels. It is expected to be powered by octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 SoC and come with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. Reports suggest that the smartphone will pack a 3,000mAh battery and feature a dual rear camera setup that includes a 12MP and a 5MP sensor. The selfie camera on the front will come with an 8MP sensor.
Moto G7 Power specifications
Coming to Moto G7 Power, it is said to sport a 6.2-inch HD+ display and will be powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 632 SoC. The smartphone is expected to house 3GB of RAM coupled with 32GB internal storage. It is supposed to pack the largest battery among all the other phones – 5,000mAh. The rear camera of Moto G7 Power will reportedly come with a 12MP sensor and the front camera will have an 8MP sensor.
Moto G7 Play specifications
Speaking of Moto G7 Play, it will reportedly sport a 5.7-inch HD+ 720X1,512 display and be powered by octa-core Snapdragon 632 SoC. It is said to come with a 2GB RAM coupled with 32GB internal storage. The single camera setup of the smartphone is expected to include a 13MP sensor and the front camera will have an 8MP sensor. The Moto G7 Play is going to run on Android 9.0 Pie.
Moto G7 Plus specifications
The last gadget in this series is the Moto G7 Plus. The handset is said to come with a 6.24-inch display and house 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The device will reportedly come with a dual rear camera setup that is going to include 16MP and 5MP sensors. The Moto G7 Plus is expected to house a 3,000mAh battery and have support for 27W TurboPower charging.
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Samsung Galaxy Pods will come with Wireless Charging
Samsung’s upcoming 2019 Galaxy S10 flagship smartphones have been making headlines since the months now and many concepts have surfaced online which assure that ‘this’ is what the phone would look like and ‘these’ are the features it will have. But keeping all those concepts and theories aside the Galaxy S10 may be the best smartphone of 2019 because the South Korean technology giant is making sure to put all top-notch features in its upcoming flagship smartphone.
Needless to say, people are excited about the tenth iteration of the Galaxy S series getting launched. Even before the smartphones have been launched, it is being speculated that they will make it on the list of best smartphones of 2019.Samsung Galaxy S10 lineup is scheduled to be launched at the company’s Unpacked event that will be held in San Francisco on February 20.
And now, a new leak has surfaced online according to which, Samsung will also be launching Galaxy Buds which will compete directly with Apple’s Airpods. These are seen as Samsung Gear Icon X wireless earbud’s upgrade. The leaked render of the earphones that was first shared by technology website WinFuture shows us what to expect. The leaked image shows the Galaxy Buds in their case which is placed on top of Galaxy S10. On closer look it can be seen that a green charging indicator on the Bud’s case it lit in the image, which confirms that the Galaxy Buds is charging. This confirms that the Buds will come with wireless charging and also that the Samsung Galaxy S10 will come with reverse wireless charging which earlier was seen on the Huawei Mate 20 Pro. Reverse wireless charging is a feature which lets the user charge a device which supports wireless charging by placing it on the back panel of Samsung Galaxy S10.
The wireless earphones are not shown in their full view, we can only see the Galaxy Buds from a certain angle, but it can be seen that they will not have the large wings on them like the Gear Icon X had. It is not known how the earphones will be able to stay inside the ear without falling off without the wings. Having said that, we should mention that Apple’s Airpods does a fine job of staying inside the ear, so Samsung will have to ensure that its Galaxy Buds are able to do it too.
Samsung Galaxy Buds are expected to be priced at $169 (approximately Rs 12,000) and they are expected to be launched alongside the Galaxy S10 smartphone during the Galaxy Unpacked event.
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Xiaomi launches washing machine-washable Mi Men’s Sports Shoes 2
Xiaomi has launched a non-gadget this time. This offbeat device is called Xiaomi Mi Men’s Sports Shoes 2. The shoes have been incorporated with Uni-Moulding Technology which helps it to absorb shocks. At the same time the shoes are slip-resistant and water-resistant. One of the key highlights is that the shoes can be washed in a washing machine without causing any damage. There are layers that have been combined in order to include synthetic rubber outsoles, vacuum press midsoles.
Also, the combined layers include TPU midsole balancing patch, cushion patch and PU supporting layer. The Xiaomi Mi Men’s Sport Shoes 2 has a 10-fishbone structure that, according to Xiaomi, provides support for the arch. At the same time, the fishbone structure helps maintaining balance and reducing chances of sprain. The reason behind the Xiaomi Mi Men’s Sport Shoes 2 being washing machine-washable is, that it is made of mesh fabric. The shoes are available for sale via Xiaomi’s crowdfunding platform at an introductory price of Rs 2,499.
The Xiaomi Men’s Sports Shoes are touted to have been manufactured with the help of 5-in-1 Uni Moulding Technology. Such kind of production is cost-effective and involves combining moulds of different material into a single layer.
The Xiaomi Mi Men’s Sports Shoes come in three colour options—they include black, blue, and grey. The black colour option has a uniform paint of black till the sole. On the other hand, the blue and grey versions have a white sole. The maximum size of these sports shoes is 11 number (UK) and as mentioned, can be bought through the website.
Xiaomi has set a target for selling as many as 5,000 units and the listing for the Mi Men’s Sports Shoes 2 will be live for five days. The original pricing of the Xiaomi Mi Men’s Sports Shoes is Rs 2,999. This price will eventually be established for the product from its current price that is Rs 2,499.
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Nokia 9 PureView press renders show the much-talked-about five camera setup
Nokia 9 PureView is one among the most-awaited smartphones from HD Global, and the company recently confirmed that the device will be launched on February 24 in Barcelona, a day before the Mobile World Congress 2019 begins. As the date of the launch of the Nokia 9 PureView draws closer, more and more reports about the device are surfacing online.
And now, the official press renders of the Nokia 9 PureView smartphone have been leaked in a report by 91mobiles and it gives away the key design details of the upcoming flagship device. In the renders, it can be seen that the upcoming smartphone will come with a thick bezel on the top and will also have a broad chin. At a time when most smartphones are going bezel-less and notch-less, this can be termed as a little last season.
The top right corner of the smartphone has the Nokia branding on it, and right next to it the selfie camera of the device is housed. Towards the centre of the top bezel is the earpiece of the upcoming Nokia smartphone and towards the left, the usual set of sensors are placed. Nokia 9 PureView can be seen with an in-display fingerprint scanner that can be used to unlock the device.
Speaking of the back panel of the Nokia 9 PureView, the smartphone can be seen to house five cameras, an LED flash and an autofocus module in a hexagonal pattern. One of the sensors is placed right in the middle of this hexagonal pattern, and it also has a Zeiss branding on top of it. The back panel of the device also has the Nokia and Android One brandings on it.
So this confirms that like all other Nokia smartphones by HMD Global, Nokia 9 Pureview will be a part of Google’s Android One programme, which means that it will get timely Android updates and security patches for the next two and three years respectively.
Another thing worth noticing in the renders is that Nokia 9 PureView mobile comes with curved edges on its back panel, which will definitely help users in gripping the smartphone and assist in one-handed usage. The renders show power and volume buttons placed on the right edge of the smartphone.
According to previous reports, Nokia 9 PureView will feature a 5.99-inch display with 2K resolution and will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 SoC coupled with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
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Asus Zenbook 14 review: Definitely a style statement, but at a price
Asus’s Zenbook series has been know for its stylish design, great looks and exceptional performance throughout the years. This time it is no different. New range of Asus Zenbooks were launched couple of months ago globally and now they are available in India. The size ranges from 13 to 15-inches and we got the mid version, which is the 14-inch variant over to the office for review. We took this nifty laptop out for a spin and this is what we could make of the new ultrabook. This is our review of the Asus Zenbook 14.
Asus has placed a mesh style golden layer above the keyboard with the Zenbook branding on it, adding to the show. Users will find a microSD, USB 2.0 and a 3.5mm audio port on the right side of the laptop. While on the left, Asus Zenbook 14 sports a power, HDMI, another regular USB 3.1 as well as USB type C ports. Twin Harman Kardon speakers are neatly tucked under the front side of the laptop. These are somewhat down-firing, so that users get better resonance.
The keyboard also has all the usual multimedia functions, with the power button located on the top right. An HD web camera has also been thrown in to the mix, which can face unlock this laptop. All in all, at just 15.9 mm slimness the Asus Zenbook 14 is a great machine to look at and gets full marks in the design department.
The sound of the Asus Zenbook 14 is also not bad. Harman Kardons do perfect justice to the notebook and the speaker set is pretty loud for the size. Voice clarity is good and bass is somewhat there. Movie audio experience with them was not bad at all. Working on the notebook is not shabby either, the ergonomics play in its favour and we loved the large trackpad on it. However, we are not a big fan of having the numpad on it, since at times we did slip and slide the pointer away while pressing a numeric key.
Asus Zenbook 14 comes with Windows 10 preloaded and has minimal bloatware. A lot of the 512GB SSD is available to work with. Talking about which, the SSD makes this laptop start and shut down in a jiffy. Software load quickly and we didn’t have any problems with it. Games do take some time, since there is only 8GB RAM available on this device, however this laptop is not from Asus’s gaming series. Even if it can run games like PUBG, DOTA 2, CS:GO etc with ease.
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Design And Display
So, before we go ahead, let us start by saying that the Asus Zenbook 14 is one of the smallest notebooks in the Indian market, which has a graphic card within a small frame. The laptop is smaller than an A4 printing sheet when it comes to its width. Out of the box, the first thing you will notice besides its slim body is the 14-inch full HD display. It is almost bezel-less and gives you a wide viewing experience. The screen to body ratio is at a high 92 percent. The display is ravishing and one can watch it for hours. Though the laptop is small, the display does not seem to be very small, even when you are watching it with your pal or spouse at home. Viewing angles are great and the text on screen is crisp. The ghosting is minimal and one can rarely see it stutter, even when playing demanding games. We are reviewing the silver version of the laptop ,which also has Blue as another colour option. The metal body is smooth and you can see brushed aluminum all around it. Lift the top lid (which also has Asus’s branding on it in rose pink) and you will notice that the lower part lifts a little. Yes, it does by 3 degrees. The LCD panel has an ergolift hinge setup that raises the bottom part of the laptop for a more ergonomic feel. This actually helps, if you are in the business of typing a lot. The Asus Zenbook 14 features a large chicklet type backlit keyboard (has three brightness levels) with slightly raised keys. There is a full numeric keypad also hidden in this gem. Where is it, you ask? It is embedded on the trackpad, which doubles up as a touch sensetive numeric keypad. Talking about which there is a layer of glass on the trackpad. To access the numpad, one has to press the numpad button located on the top right of the trackpad.
Asus has placed a mesh style golden layer above the keyboard with the Zenbook branding on it, adding to the show. Users will find a microSD, USB 2.0 and a 3.5mm audio port on the right side of the laptop. While on the left, Asus Zenbook 14 sports a power, HDMI, another regular USB 3.1 as well as USB type C ports. Twin Harman Kardon speakers are neatly tucked under the front side of the laptop. These are somewhat down-firing, so that users get better resonance.
The keyboard also has all the usual multimedia functions, with the power button located on the top right. An HD web camera has also been thrown in to the mix, which can face unlock this laptop. All in all, at just 15.9 mm slimness the Asus Zenbook 14 is a great machine to look at and gets full marks in the design department.
Performance
Now on to the fun part. The Asus Zenbook 14 is an absolute power house, when it comes to under the hood performance. This laptop has Intel Core i7 8th gen 8565U CPU with clock speed of 1.8GHz. This is coupled with 8GB RAM and 512GB SSD storage. Graphics are powered by NVIDIA GEFORCE MX150 graphics card, which come into play when you are playing a game or are using a render software. Otherwise, for normal usage this notebook also has Intel’s UHD 620 on board graphics. So why the combination of graphic units? Simple, to minimize battery consumption. If the discreet graphic card is being used all the time, the battery will drain out rather quickly. For faster internet speed, Asus has also put in a Gigabit-class WiFi chip in the Asus Zenbook 14. This is 12 times faster than the regular 802.11n setup. Bluetooth v5 has also been added and the company claims the battery can last up to 13 hours. However, on our tests which did involve gaming, working on word documents, browsing the internet and video chatting. The battery lasted for about 8 hours. Which is really great for a machine this small.
The sound of the Asus Zenbook 14 is also not bad. Harman Kardons do perfect justice to the notebook and the speaker set is pretty loud for the size. Voice clarity is good and bass is somewhat there. Movie audio experience with them was not bad at all. Working on the notebook is not shabby either, the ergonomics play in its favour and we loved the large trackpad on it. However, we are not a big fan of having the numpad on it, since at times we did slip and slide the pointer away while pressing a numeric key.
Asus Zenbook 14 comes with Windows 10 preloaded and has minimal bloatware. A lot of the 512GB SSD is available to work with. Talking about which, the SSD makes this laptop start and shut down in a jiffy. Software load quickly and we didn’t have any problems with it. Games do take some time, since there is only 8GB RAM available on this device, however this laptop is not from Asus’s gaming series. Even if it can run games like PUBG, DOTA 2, CS:GO etc with ease.
Verdict and Final Thoughts
On PC Mark 10 the Asus Zenbook 14 scored 6553 points on the productivity test. Which puts it up in the top of the pack. We are sure if it was the 16GB version, we would have gotten even more marks in the test. However, this is not bad for a laptop that weighs just a kilogram and is extremely portable. In the box users also get a small pancake size charger and a carry sleeve, along with a USB to Ethernet adaptor, since adding an Ethernet port would have meant increasing the laptops size for Asus. Overall, we loved the experience this notebook brings with it. We were not able to find too many flaws in this laptop, except its exuberant asking price. If you can afford it (Rs 89,990) and want the best Windows experience, go for it, as it will not only get to you that second look, it will last you for a long time too. Pro: Great Looks Good Performance Excellent Display Cons: Sound could have been better Price might pinch some 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.How to create an Amazon Prime account?
One can make an Amazon Prime Account by paying a subscription fee and trust us when we say, it has a lot of benefits. If you have an Amazon Prime subscription account, then for the first 30 days you get a free trial. Initially, you need not pay a subscription fee. If in case you have used this free trial, you need to pay a subscription fee. Per month subscription fee costs Rs 129. On the other hand, the yearly subscription costs Rs 999. Today, we will guide you through a few steps on how to make an Amazon Prime account. Here are the steps for your assistance:
- Create an Amazon account in case you don’t have one. For this you need to go to Amazon’s official website, ‘Amazon.com’ or ‘Amazon.in’ and click on create account. You can also create an account on Primevideo.in.
- Then fill in the details that are asked for, within the blanks. This will include you email ID, password and credit/debit card details.
- After you have filled in the details, click on finish
- Now you can create an Amazon prime account. For this, sign in to your Amazon account. You will find the ‘Sign in to your Account’ tab at the top right-hand corner of the home page of Amazon.com
- Scroll down to ‘Prime Membership’
BSNL revised their postpaid plans to offer more than double data to its users
BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited), the state-owned telecom company operator just revised its postpaid plans and now they are giving more than double data benefit. These benefits come with the postpaid recharge of Rs 525 and Rs 725. With Rs 525 postpaid plan, BSNL is offering 40GB of data benefit during the rental period, which was 15GB earlier.
And on the postpaid recharge of Rs 725 the users will get 50GB of data benefit during the rental period. These revisions of postpaid tariff can be owned by the company’s Rs 499 plan in some areas and circles. Currently, Rs 499 comes with 45GB of data per month, and this plan is better than the offered and revised plans of Rs 525 and Rs 725.
While the Rs 499 plan is available only in some circles, Rs 525 and Rs 725 postpaid plan is available on a pan-India basis. These new revised postpaid plans are now active throughout the country. The telecom company is known for their cheap and affordable plans, be it voice, data or roaming and with the new postpaid data plan they have shown that they are serious about their postpaid customers too.
And the new revised plans not only offer data, but voice calling benefit as well. Rs 525 and Rs 725 postpaid plan comes with unlimited voice calling without any Fair Usage Policy (FUP) limit and also offer 100 SMS every day. These plans are just like those we see with other Telecom sector giants offer. But it’s not just limited to that, BSNL also offers a one-year free Amazon Prime subscription worth Rs 999. BSNL has been there longer in the market than some of the Telecom sector players, still it falls short (when it comes to subscriber base) than the Airtel and Vodafone. If we take Rs 499 postpaid plan of Airtel and Vodafone then we see that they offer 75GB data until the rental period is over. Over that, they too offer Amazon Prime membership for one year with unlimited voice calling.
In Rs 300 to Rs 1,000 plans there is fierce competition between Reliance Jio, Airtel and Vodafone and with BSNL’s revised plan the competition grows fiercer. And the revised plans of BSNL sits between Rs 399 and Rs 799 plans of BSNL, which offers 30GB of data and 60GB of data respectively. But the problem is that these plans do not offer any data carry forward option. Meaning, if the plan is over and the data is remaining in your account it will be over with the end of plan, it will not add on to the recharge done after plan’s expiry. The data carry forward varies from telecom circle to circle, too. In the Kolkata circle BSNL offers 80GB of data along with benefit to carry forward up to 200GB data, but it is not applicable in other circles.
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Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) receives a price cut again
Last month, South Korean technology giant Samsung slashed the price of its Galaxy A9 (2018) smartphone by Rs 3,000. While it was earlier priced at Rs 36,990, after the price drop it could be picked up at Rs 33,990. And in case you still haven’t bought the device but intend to, we have some good news for you.
Samsung has again slashed the price of its Galaxy A9 (2018) handset, which is the first smartphone in the world to come with a quad-rear camera setup. Apart from a primary sensor, the smartphone also has a wide-angle sensor, a telephoto sensor and a depth sensor.
The revised price of the Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) is now listed as Rs 30,990 on the company’s official website. However, Samsung has done this quietly without making any noise about the new development. But then, it is being speculated as a permanent price cut on the Samsung Galaxy A9 (2019).
Considering that Samsung is consistently reducing the price of its Galaxy A9 (2018) device, could very well mean that the company is planning to soon launch the Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) that is speculated to come with an Infinity-O Display, just like the one we saw on Galaxy A8s.
The device was launched in South Korea last month and it is priced at KRW 599,500 (approximately Rs 37,800), which is similar to the pricing of Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018).
To recall, Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) features a 6.3-inch full-HD+ Infinity Display that comes with a Super AMOLED panel and comes with an aspect ratio of 18.5:9. Powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor, the smartphone is available in 6GB and 8GB RAM options.
For imaging duties, Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) 24MP primary sensor with an f/1.7 aperture, a 10MP telephoto sensor with an f/2.4 aperture, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor with an f/2.4 aperture, and a 5MP depth sensor with an f/2.2 aperture. The primary camera of the smartphone uses a pixel binning technique that combines four pixels into one.
For selfies and video calls, there is a 24MP front-facing snapper that is housed on the front panel of the smartphone.
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PUBG Mobile 0.11.0 update with Zombies teased by the company to be released soon
PUBG Mobile’s 0.11.0 update will bring the much-awaited Zombies mode to all the players of the game. The mode, along with some other features, is currently only available for the beta users of the app. PUBG Mobile has also announced a collaboration with Resident Evil 2 game, so the next update will also see some elements from the game.
Confirming the fact that Zombies mode will be getting rolled out to the masses, PUBG Mobile’s official Twitter account has posted an image in which it has also tagged @RE_Games. The tweet by the handle reads ‘Only the strong will survive’. The collaboration between PUBG Mobile and Resident Evil 2: Sunset will introduce the new mode in the game for the masses in its 0.11.0 update.
However, we should mention that this mode will be available in the game only for a limited period of time and as usual, players have to do anything and everything to survive. It is worth noticing that the Zombies from Resident Evil 2 will also be available on the Eragel map and players will need to gather supplies from the map in order to kill them. So, in addition to fighting each other, PUBG Mobile players will have to survive the Zombies and other Resident Evil 2 bosses to be the last man standing.
Besides this, the game will also get the Resident Evil 2’s music and main menu theme.
The PUBG Mobile 0.11.0 update will also add moonlight to the Vikendi map, which is basically the night mode. The update also gets personal Spaces to the game where player information and connections will be displayed. You would also be able to select a friend to stand with you as a partner in your space by using Synergy 400.
Another change in the game will be the Sanhok map which will now be available in Arcade – Quick Match mode as well. The update will also add a feature from PUBG’s PC version, with which the further the player stands away from the safe zone, the more damage will be inflicted on them during the game. The Air raid adjustment from the PC version of PUBG will also be added to the mobile game. According to various reports, the update is expected to roll out to the masses this week itself. 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.Only the strong will survive. @RE_Games #PUBGMRE2 pic.twitter.com/BmAwCO9OnJ
— PUBG MOBILE (@PUBGMOBILE) February 5, 2019
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 to launch soon: Confirms its programme director
The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is about to launch soon. This confirmation has been given by Wang Teng Thomas, the programme director of Xiaomi. He said he had seen the device, and that it was very impressive. On Geekbench, the smartphone was codenamed as Skywalker. It runs on Android 9.0 Pie and is powered by Snapdraon 855 processor coupled with 8GB RAM. The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 scored 3,494 points in the single-core test and 11,149 points in the multi-core test.
To recall, the original Black Shark was launched in April last year. The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 SoC. There are two RAM variants—6GB and 8GB. While the former brings 64GB storage, the latter comes with 128GB storage. There is a dual rear camera setup that comprises of a 12MP and a 20MP sensor. There is a selfie camera that comprises of a 20MP sensor. Connectivity options include WiFi 802.11, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB 2.0. Sensors include fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity and compass.
The Xiaomi Black Shark houses a massive battery of 4,000mAh. To recall, even the Xiaomi Black Shark Helo was also launched last year, during October. This smartphone measures 160×75.2×8.7mm and weighs 190 grams. It sports an AMOLED capacitive 6.01-inch touchscreen with a resolution of 1,080×2,160 pixels. The aspect ratio of the screen is 18:9. The Black Shark Helo runs on Android 8.0 and is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 SoC. The device comes with a 10GB RAM coupled with 256GB internal storage and another 6/8GB RAM variant coupled with 128GB internal storage.
Connectivity options include WiFi 802.11, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB 2.0. The Xiaomi Black Shark Helo is powered by a massive 4,000mAh battery that is non-removable. It provides 9V/2A 18W fast charging. Sensors include fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity and compass. In terms of camera, the handset features a 12MP and 20MP sensor at the back. Talking about the selfie camera, there is a single sensor of 20MP. The Xiaomi Black Shark comes in a single colour option, that is black.
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Apple working on Touch ID that spans across the entire iPhone display
Though Touch ID has been replaced by the advanced Face ID, it still has some advantages. In situations where it isn’t prudent to use Face ID or be in situations where you need to unlock the phone while it is still in the user’s pocket. Apple has come up with a way to do Touch ID-style fingerprint reading. Based on a recently-granted patent, Apple has come up with a new way to do Touch ID-style fingerprint reading. The appearance of the iPhone would not be sacrificed, though.
The patent is titled as “Acoustic pulse coding for imaging of input devices”. This describes how sound could be applied to a surface and detect how another object comes in contact with it. Once the fingerprint is pressed on to the display, it can be read. The patent says, that an array of acoustic transducers are placed beneath the surface, and can transmit coded impulse signal in response to a touch input. An image resolver can receive the reflection data and generate an image based on the input. This happens by monitoring the reflections from multiple coded signals.
Sound impulses are sent out and come into contact with the ridges of the user’s fingerprint. These ridges interrupt the impulse’s transmitted and are reflected. These reflections are then interpreted into a fingerprint image that can be analysed. This technique is very beneficial compared to the existing fingerprint reading technology, including a reduced thickness of components required as the transducers can be placed on the edge and away from other components. Also, there is almost no need for electrodes to be placed on the display.
This not only reduces the complexity of display production, but also give the scope for speed boost for performing the authentication check in the first place. This happens because Apple suggests that it requires less processing power. Based on sound transmittance, this can allow fingerprint reading to occur on any given part of the display and not just a specific point.
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A lawsuit filed against Apple for disabling their own charger through an iOS update
Apple Inc doesn’t seem to get out of the news headlines anytime soon, at times for all the wrong reasons. With so many products, services and tech scheduled to launch in coming months of 2019 it will continue stay in headlines. But the news may not all be positive this time, as a new class action lawsuit against Apple Inc claims that the company deliberately disabled the old iPhone chargers through an iOS update. The company did this in order to force the users to buy new iPhones. And this seems like a very wrong marketing strategy.
Earlier in 2018, Tim Cook, CEO of Apple Inc. had announced that they were reducing the old iPhone’s performances through updates so that the phone could stay in top condition and function properly, which now when we see this lawsuit is the exact opposite of what he said. The truth was that he wanted to increase the declined iPhone sales and get a good hold on the smartphone market. With his statement he and the company got a lot of hate and negative comments from the users as they felt cheated by the company. And this time again it was charged by disabling the iPhone charger, so that people would buy more Apple products.
‘This accessory may not be supported’, this is the message an iPhone user receives if he becomes a part of this alleged attempt by Apple to make the user buy a new iPhone or a new Apple charger. In both the cases the user loses and the company wins.
According to a MacRumors report, Monica Emerson who is a California resident was the one who filed a complaint against Apple via a law firm this week. In the lawsuit, Apple is accused of releasing a new iOS update in 2016 which were “specifically designed and programmed to reject old iPhone chargers from properly charging the iPhones.”
And it is true, Apple did push out an iOS update named version 10.1.1 in November of 2016. And even at that time reports had come out that iPhones are not supporting third-party accessories after the update. The lawsuit has also asked Apple to stop this practice while also notifying all of the affected iPhone users about the deceptive practice and “engage in corrective advertising” in order to rectify its malpractice.
This is not the first time Apple is in headlines for all the bad reasons. The malpractice of the company against the users might just turn against them and they may lose their customers and user base on a whole. And the company which is known for its innovation and quality of products may just become the exact opposite.
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Comparison: Oppo K1 vs Samsung M20 vs Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 vs Redmi Note 6 Pro
With in-screen fingerprint scanner and 25MP front camera, Oppo has launched its long awaited K1 in the Indian market. The company had teased the phone for quite some time on Flipkart. Its price is Rs 16,990, which puts it head-to-head with the top selling smartphones in the same price range. These include the recently launched Samsung M20, the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 and the Redmi Note 6 Pro. All of these mobiles are priced similar to each other, but their features and specs vary. So, here we are going to compare these four phones against each other to see how the newly launched phones compare to the old ones.
Display:
Oppo K1: 6.4-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2: 6.26-inch full-HD+ display
Redmi Note 6 Pro: 6.26-inch Full HD+ display
Samsung M20: 6.3-inch full HD+ display
Processor:
Oppo K1: Qualcomm Octa-core Snapdragon 660 processor
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor
Redmi Note 6 Pro: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor
Samsung M20: Octa-core Exynos 7904 processor
Primary Camera:
Oppo K1: Dual rear camera setup with a 16MP primary sensor with f/1.7 aperture and a 2MP secondary sensor with f/2.4 aperture
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2: Dual rear camera of 12MP and 5MP sensor
Redmi Note 6 Pro: 12MP+5MP dual rear cameras that come with AI enhancements
Samsung M20: Dual rear camera setup with 13MP and 5MP sensors
Secondary Camera:
Oppo K1: 25MP selfie camera
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2: 13MP sensor with an f/2.0 aperture
Redmi Note 6 Pro: 20MP+2MP dual selfie cameras
Samsung M20: 8MP selfie camera
RAM and Storage:
Oppo K1: 4GB RAM with 64GB of storage
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2: 3GB RAM/ 4GB RAM/ 6GB RAM with storage of 32GB, 64GB and 64GB storage
Redmi Note 6 Pro: 4GB/6GB RAM and 64GB storage
Samsung M20: 3GB RAM/32GB storage, 4GB RAM/64GB storage
Support for Storage card:
Oppo K1: Up to 256GB
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2: Up to 2TB
Redmi Note 6 Pro: Up to 256GB
Samsung M20: Up to 512GB
Battery:
Oppo K1: 3,600mAh battery
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2: 5,000 mAh battery
Redmi Note 6 Pro: 4,000mAh battery
Samsung M20: 5,000mAh battery
Operating System (OS):
Oppo K1: Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with ColorOS 5.2
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2: Android 8.1 Oreo
Redmi Note 6 Pro: Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with MIUI 10
Samsung M20: Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with Samsung Experience v9.5
Price:
Oppo K1: Rs 16,990 for 4GB RAM + 64GB storage
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2: 3GB variant costs Rs 12,999, the 4GB variant costs Rs 14,999 and the 6GB variant comes at Rs 16,999
Redmi Note 6 Pro: The 4GB RAM/64GB storage model costs Rs 13,999, the 6GB RAM/64GB storage variant is priced at Rs 15,999.
Samsung M20: The 3GB RAM/32GB storage is priced at Rs 10,990, 4GB RAM/64GB storage costs Rs 12,990.
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Moto Z4 Play to sport a 48MP primary camera, U-shaped notch and in-display fingerprint scanner: Report
Last month, renders of the next-generation Moto Z4 Play smartphone surfaced online, and the most important thing that they confirmed was that the device will continue to have support for Moto Mod. The device will be the successor of Moto Z3 Play smartphone and will come with an edge-to-edge display.
And now, the specifications of the much-awaited smartphone have surfaced online. A report in technology website 91mobiles gives out a number of details about the Moto Z4 Play smartphone, quoting an anonymous and reliable source.
According to the report, the Moto Z4 Play smartphone sports a U-shaped notch on top of its display which, based on prior leaks, will be 6.22-inch in size. The Moto Z4 Play will be the first smartphone by the company to come with an in-display fingerprint scanner and it has also been suggested that the screen of the smartphone will come with a Super AMOLED panel.
The upcoming smartphone will reportedly be powered by the SM6150 processor, which may be the codename for Qualcomm’s 11nm Snapdragon 675 chipset. The report further says that the Moto Z4 Play smartphone will be available in 4GB RAM and 6GB RAM models that will be coupled with 64GB and 128GB of storage. Furthermore, the smartphone is expected to be launched with Android 9.0 Pie out-of-the-box and will house a 3,600mAh battery.
For imaging duties, the Moto Z4 Play is said to come with a 48MP sensor and it has also been reported that Motorola will use Q Technology’s S5KGM1SP sensor, instead of Sony or Samsung’s. However, as of now, there is no word on the number of sensors that will be placed on the back panel of the Moto Z4 Play smartphone.
According to the leaked renders of the smartphone, it would have magnetic pins on its rear panel, which will enable users to attach Moto Mods on the device. However, this is all that we know so far. We will keep updating you about the Moto Z4 Play smartphone as and when we get to know more. We are expecting more reports to surface online in the days to come as Moto Z4 Play is expected to be launched in the first half of 2019.
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Flipkart is giving huge discounts on smartphone in the Super Value Week sale
After the OMG! Days sale, Flipkart is back with another sale, the ‘Super Value Week’ which started on Monday. The sale started on 4th February and will last till 8th February. In this four-day sale Flipkart is offering smartphones at discounted prices. Flipkart is also offering exchange offers in which it is giving an additional Rs 1,000 discount on exchange of old phones.
Popular phones of the smartphone brands are also available during this sale, like the Realme 2, Honor 9N, Redmi 6, Nokia 6.1 Plus, Nokia 5.1 Plus, Motorola One Power and much more. Additionally, on the purchase of Vivo V11 Pro, Vivo V9 Pro and Oppo F9 during this sale, the customers will get a discount of Rs 2,500. Also, the Complete Mobile Protection is being offered by Flipkart at around Rs 99 so the customers can get their choice of phones on discount and add the benefit of Flipkart’s Mobile Protection to safeguard their phones from damages.
During the Super Value Week sale Flipkart is offering Honor 9N with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage is available at Rs 9,999 instead of its original price of Rs 11,999. Similarly, the Honor 9N with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage is on sale of Rs 11,999 instead of Rs 13,999. While the Honor 9N with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage is available for Rs 17,999 instead of Rs 19,999.
The Realme 2 Pro with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage is available at Rs 12,990 instead of Rs 13,990. Over that, the Realme 2 Pro with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage is on sale for Rs 14,990, which is down from its original price of Rs 17,990.
The Nokia 5.1 Plus is available for Rs 9,999 instead of Rs 10,599 and the Nokia 6.1 Plus with 4GB RAM and 64 GB storage is out for Rs 14,999 instead of Rs 15,499.
The Redmi 6 with 3GB RAM and 64GB storage is available for Rs 8,499 instead of Rs 8,999.
The price of Vivo V9 Pro is also down at Rs 14,990 that was Rs 17,990 at the time of launch.
The LG G7 ThinQ is on Flipkart at Rs 29,999 and the LG G7+ ThinQ with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage is available for Rs 40,000 while its launch price was Rs 55,000.
With discounts on so many phones and brands the customers can choose smartphones according to their need. One advice, just check the exchange offers before you make a pick.
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Samsung Galaxy S10E image leaked, will sport an Infinity-O display
Finally, the leaked images of the Samsung Galaxy S10E have been publicised. Until now, we just had the leaked images of other Galaxy S10 models and now it is confirmed that there is indeed another version of S10 coming. From what we know through the leaks, the Samsung Galaxy S10E will sport a flat 5.8-inch Infinity-O display. There is a front camera cut-out that is 0.5mm in diameter, which is not very different from the Galaxy A8s. The leaks confirm that this phone will indeed be called the Samsung Galaxy S10E, for the name is displayed on the extreme left of the phone.
The device will come with a 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. The Samsung Galaxy S10E is going to come in three colour options—black, green and white. The cost of the smartphone is going to be around $850 that is Rs 19,350. It will reportedly come with the same sensors as the other models of the Galaxy S10 series. So, considering that the Galaxy S10+ is powered by Exynos 9820 processor, the Galaxy S10E just might have the same one too.
To talk about the Samsung Galaxy S10+, it will come with a 12GB RAM alongside a whooping 1TB storage. The smartphone will sport a 6.4-inch display and a dual front camera setup. The Samsung Galaxy S10, on the other hand, will sport a 6.1-inch display as well as a dual front camera setup.
We have also come to know a few things about the Samsung Galaxy A50. And from what we know, it will feature a USB-Type C port and come with a 3.5mm headphone jack. The smartphone is said to be powered by an Exynos octa-core SoC paired with 4GB RAM as one of its variants. The 4GB RAM version is going to bring along internal storage of 64GB and 128GB.
The Samsung Galaxy A50 is going to house a large battery of 4,000mAh. To talk about the Samsung Galaxy A10, it is going to run on Android 9.0 Pie and be powered by an octa-core Exynos processor. This, we have come to know from the Geekbench leak that was publicised recently.
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JioPhone 3: Ten things you should know about the upcoming smartphone
Reliance Jio is currently said to be working on the JioPhone 3, which is being touted as ‘India ka smartphone‘. Reports have surfaced online which claim that the after launching its JioPhone and JioPhone 2 feature phones in 2017 and 2018 respectively, Reliance Jio is set to foray into the smartphone industry this year.
A report has surfaced in Beetel Bite which throws light on the upcoming device by Reliance Jio. Here are nine ten takeaways that you should know about:
According to the report in Beetel Bite that quotes an anonymous Reliance Jio executive, JioPhone 3 will come with a 5-inch full touchscreen display. Considering that the other two devices launched by the company so far – JioPhone and JioPhone 2 – are feature phones and came with a keypad, this move by Reliance Jio is a big jump and it is most definitely a very welcome change.
The report also said that the executive suggested that JioPhone 3 will come with 2GB of RAM that will be coupled with 64GB of onboard storage. Furthermore, JioPhone 3 will also have support for a microSD card, however, as of now, there is no word on the capacity.
For imaging duties, JioPhone 3 will reportedly come with a 5MP primary camera on its back panel. Customers will also get a 2MP front-facing snapper with which they will be able to click selfies and make video calls.
While as of now, there is no confirmed news about the operating system that will be used on the device, the report has suggested that JioPhone 3 will either run a full-fledged version of KaiOS or Android Go.
A prior report in Economic Times, Reliance Jio was in talks with the US-based manufacturer Flex to produce the JioPhone 3 smartphones in India. The same report also stated that the company has had discussions about placing a large order of the upcoming device.
What plays as a key factor behind the deal between Reliance Jio and Flex is the fact that the US-based company already has a factory in India. The plant is located in Chennai and is said to produce around 4-5 million devices every month.
Coming back to the report in Beetel Bite, the Reliance Jio executive also told the technology website that the upcoming JioPhone 3 will be priced at Rs 4,500 in India. When compared to JioPhone and JioPhone 2, this is quite a jump in pricing. However, considering it is a smartphone, it is still an entry-level price.
Although we are months away from the launch of JioPhone 3, analysts have guessed that the company may offer screen insurance as a part of the launch offers with the device. The cost of screen repair is one among the key factors why feature phone users hesitate to buy smartphones, so we wouldn’t be wrong to expect this.
The report says that interested customers will be able to buy the JioPhone 3 starting July 2019. The upcoming JioPhone 3 smartphone will be available on Jio Stores, Reliance Digital stores, and Jio’s official website.
We should mention that while pre-booking of JioPhone 3 will begin in July 2019, the device will only be delivered to customers by August, so they would have to wait for a for a few weeks before they get their hands on their smartphone.
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Will come with a full touch screen display
According to the report in Beetel Bite that quotes an anonymous Reliance Jio executive, JioPhone 3 will come with a 5-inch full touchscreen display. Considering that the other two devices launched by the company so far – JioPhone and JioPhone 2 – are feature phones and came with a keypad, this move by Reliance Jio is a big jump and it is most definitely a very welcome change.
JioPhone 3: RAM and Storage
The report also said that the executive suggested that JioPhone 3 will come with 2GB of RAM that will be coupled with 64GB of onboard storage. Furthermore, JioPhone 3 will also have support for a microSD card, however, as of now, there is no word on the capacity.
JioPhone 3: Cameras
For imaging duties, JioPhone 3 will reportedly come with a 5MP primary camera on its back panel. Customers will also get a 2MP front-facing snapper with which they will be able to click selfies and make video calls.
JioPhone 3: Operating system
While as of now, there is no confirmed news about the operating system that will be used on the device, the report has suggested that JioPhone 3 will either run a full-fledged version of KaiOS or Android Go.
Reliance Jio may have partnered with this company for JioPhone 3
A prior report in Economic Times, Reliance Jio was in talks with the US-based manufacturer Flex to produce the JioPhone 3 smartphones in India. The same report also stated that the company has had discussions about placing a large order of the upcoming device.
Flex has a manufacturing plant in India
What plays as a key factor behind the deal between Reliance Jio and Flex is the fact that the US-based company already has a factory in India. The plant is located in Chennai and is said to produce around 4-5 million devices every month.
JioPhone 3 price (expected)
Coming back to the report in Beetel Bite, the Reliance Jio executive also told the technology website that the upcoming JioPhone 3 will be priced at Rs 4,500 in India. When compared to JioPhone and JioPhone 2, this is quite a jump in pricing. However, considering it is a smartphone, it is still an entry-level price.
JioPhone 3’s expected launch offers
Although we are months away from the launch of JioPhone 3, analysts have guessed that the company may offer screen insurance as a part of the launch offers with the device. The cost of screen repair is one among the key factors why feature phone users hesitate to buy smartphones, so we wouldn’t be wrong to expect this.
When can I pre-book?
The report says that interested customers will be able to buy the JioPhone 3 starting July 2019. The upcoming JioPhone 3 smartphone will be available on Jio Stores, Reliance Digital stores, and Jio’s official website.
By when will I get the device?
We should mention that while pre-booking of JioPhone 3 will begin in July 2019, the device will only be delivered to customers by August, so they would have to wait for a for a few weeks before they get their hands on their smartphone.
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To tackle the ever-increasing problem of data hack, data breach, password theft and data leak Google introduced a new Chrome extension. Called the Password Checkup, it will help users against data breaches in their account. The extension also suggests changing the password if the user’s account details have been compromised. The tech giant also revealed a measure that it has implemented to make sure the apps and websites, where a user has used their Google account to sign in, is not compromised in case of a Google account hijacking.
In a blog post on Tuesday, Google revealed that the new Password Checkup Chrome extension is now live on the Chrome Web Store and it can be downloaded by anyone who uses Chrome or has a Google account. This new extension alerts users when they enter a compromised username or password on a website. It also alerts the user when the extension finds out that the login information entered has been conceded and it suggests a password change to protect the users account so that no data is hijacked or leaked.
The extension will be useful for the new users who can’t regularly keep track of their account or news about data breach and hacks, and it will also be helpful for basically everyone who uses a Google account on more than one place. Google also added that it has built the Password Checkup extension with user’s privacy concerns of sharing the account details with anyone, including Google itself. It also notes that no one, including Google will know about the users account information.
But, when and if the user’s Google account is compromised, Google will notify the apps and websites where the user had used their Google account about the breach so that they can secure their account.
“We built Password Checkup so that no one, including Google, can learn your account details. To do this, we developed privacy-protecting techniques with the help of cryptography researchers at both Google and Stanford University,” Google’s blog post read.
The steps by which the users can install the Password Checkup extension:
- Open Chrome.
- Go on the Chrome Web Store and search for ‘Password Checkup’.
- Once opened, click ‘Add to Chrome’.
- Confirm that you want to add the extension to your Chrome.
- It will then install the extension.
- Once installed, a screen shield icon will appear on the top right of Chrome.
Google also said that the Cross-Account Protection measure will make sure the apps and websites where the users are using their Google account credentials to sign in is not compromised in case an attacker gets hold of the user’s profile. It is the first time the company is improving the security of Google sign-in for third-party platforms. “We created Cross Account Protection by working closely with other major technology companies, like Adobe, and the standards community at the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) and OpenID Foundation to make this easy for all apps to implement,” said Google. 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.Today, we’re introducing two new updates that will help keep your data secure: Password Checkup, a Chrome extension that helps protect your accounts from third party data breaches, and a new feature called Cross Account Protection #saferinternetdayhttps://t.co/L4JSztM69Q pic.twitter.com/CuHKYF1Ghh
— Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) February 5, 2019
CoolPad Cool 3 vs Samsung Galaxy M10 vs Realme C1: Comparison
Yesterday only, the CoolPad Cool 3 was launched yesterday. The official teaser that was launched sometime ago showed that the device will have an almost bezel-less design and it was true. Now that the smartphone has been launched, we know that it comes with a 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage. It sports a 6.3-inch IPS LCD screen with a FHD+ resolution. In terms of pricing, the smartphone comes with Rs 5,999 price tag and sports midnight blue, ruby black, ocean indigo and teal green colour. In this price segment, the CoolPad Cool 3 competes with the Samsung Galaxy M10 and Realme C1. We have stacked them against each other, check the comparison below.
Display:
CoolPad Cool 3: 5.71-inch HD+ display with a resolution of 720×1500 pixels
Samsung Galaxy M10: 6.2-inch HD+ TFT display
Realme C1: 6.2-inch HD+ display
Processor:
CoolPad Cool 3: 1.3GHz octa-core Unisoc
Samsung Galaxy M10: Exynos 7870 processor
Realme C1: Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor
Primary cameras:
CoolPad Cool 3: Dual rear camera setup of 8MP and 0.3MP
Samsung Galaxy M10: Dual rear camera setup of 13MP and 5MP
Realme C1: Dual rear camera setup with 13MP and a 2MP sensor
Selfie camera:
CoolPad Cool 3: 5MP selfie camera
Samsung Galaxy M10: 5MP front-facing snapper
Realme C1: 5MP sensor that comes with LED flash
RAM and storage:
CoolPad Cool 3: 2GB and 16GB internal storage
Samsung Galaxy M10: Two variants. One with 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage, other has 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage
Realme C1: 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage
Support for microSD card:
CoolPad Cool 3: Expandable up to 128GB
Samsung Galaxy M10: Expandable up to 256GB
Realme C1: Expandable up to 256GB
Battery:
CoolPad Cool 3: 3,000mAh battery
Samsung Galaxy M10: 3,400mAh battery
Realme C1: 4,230mAh battery
Operating system:
CoolPad Cool 3: Android 9.0 Pie
Samsung Galaxy M10: Android 8.1 Oreo
Realme C1: Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with ColorOS 5.1
Starting price:
CoolPad Cool 3: Rs 5,999
Samsung Galaxy M10: Rs 7,990 for 2GB RAM variant, and Rs 8,990 for 3GB RAM variant
Realme C1: Rs 8,499 for 3GB RAM version
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Oppo K1 with on-screen fingerprint scanner, 25MP selfie camera launched in India: Price, specifications and more
Chinese smartphone brand Oppo has launched its latest Oppo K1 smartphone in India today. The handset comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner and has an optimised gaming experience called Hyper Boost. The Oppo K1 smartphone has a waterdrop-shaped notch on top of its display that is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and sports a dual rear camera setup.
Other key highlights of the device include the gradient design on its back panel and its 25MP selfie camera. It is worth noticing that Oppo K1 has already been launched in China and that’s why we already knew about the specifications of the smartphone. The key announcements at today’s event were the price and availability of the device. Read on to know more about the details:
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Oppo K1 price and availability
Oppo K1 is available in only one variant in India that comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage and is priced at Rs 16,990. The newly launched handset is available in Astral Blue and Piano Black colours. A 6GB RAM model of Oppo K1 is also expected to launch at a later date in India. The model that has been launched today will go on sale via Flipkart starting February 12. As a part of launch offers, those who pay for the smartphone via Citibank credit and debit cards will get an instant discount of 10%. Other than this, no-cost EMIs, Flipkart’s buyback guarantee and Complete Mobile Protection plan are also available.Oppo K1 specifications
Coming to the specifications of Oppo K1, the smartphone runs Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with ColorOS 5.2 and features a 6.4-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display that has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and a screen-to-body ratio of 91%. Powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 660 processor, Oppo K1 comes with Adreno 512 GPU. The device has 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage onboard and it can hold a microSD card of up to 256GB. On the camera front, Oppo K1 sports a dual rear camera setup at the back with a 16MP primary sensor that has an f/1.7 aperture and a 2MP secondary sensor that has an f/2.4 aperture. For selfies and video calls, there is a 25MP front-facing snapper that is housed on the waterdrop-shaped notch on the smartphone‘s display. Oppo K1 houses a 3,600mAh non-removable battery and for connectivity, it comes with 4G VoLTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, Micro-USB port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. 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.Fortnite Save the World is going at 50 percent off during the Fortnite lunar new year sale 2019
Epic games has launched a discount offer of 50 percent for Fortnite’s Save the World version. Fortnite Save the World has been in paid access during 2017. In future, it is expected to go free-to-play. In this game, you are with a squad of your own against enemies across many missions. To talk about the popular battle royale mode, it continues to be free. Fortnite Save the World, is available for PS4, Xbox and PCs. After the discount, prices of these products have been decreased. This includes, firstly, Fortnite Standard which comes for $19.99 or Rs 1,400. The original price is $ 39.99 that is Rs 2,800.
The Fortnite deluxe now costs $29.99 that is almost Rs 2,100. Earlier, it costed $59.99 that is almost Rs 4,200. The Fortnite Super Deluxe which earlier came at a price of $ 89.99 (roughly Rs 6,300) now comes at a price of $29.99 (roughly Rs 3,150).
The Fortnite Limited Edition will now cost $74.99 at the pretext of this temporary discount period. This is roughly Rs 5,250. The Fortnite Limited Edition has received the maximum discount because its original price is $149.99 that is roughly Rs 10,500. These deals are live on the US PS Store.
There are some people who are reporting that the discount appears in the cart during checkout. At this point, it is safe to assume that the Xbox One and PC offers should be live too. In India, those who have an Indian PlayStation Network account can buy the game through the PS Store.
However, the prices will be a bit higher when they go live with the standard edition at a Rs 1,665 and Fortnite Deluxe at Rs 2,497. This is how you take advantage of the cheaper US prices for the Fortnite on PS4.
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Google Maps now shows Electric Vehicle charging ports in India
While there aren’t too many electric vehicles in India right now, Google seems to be thinking in advance as it has rolled out an update that will surely be beneficial for anyone who owns an electric vehicle. The popular navigation app has started adding information about electric vehicle charging stations.
To recall, the update was first reported about in October 2018, however, back then it was only available in most western countries. Now, this feature has started rolling out in India too, however, it is only available for Android. So going forward, those who own electric cars and vehicles will be able to look for the nearest compatible charging stations on Google Maps.
Considering that electric vehicles are increasingly gaining popularity in a number of countries across the globe, it’s just a matter of time before they pick up momentum in India too. So, it makes perfect sense for Google to add this information in its Maps app because running out of charge is not a situation electric vehicle users want to find themselves in.
With this feature coming to Google Maps, if electric vehicle owners find themselves in a situation where they are running low on charge, they can turn to the app for help. Although Google Maps has shown some popular EV stations for a couple of years now, the update has just been rolled out in India.
Prior reports suggest that to look for an EV station, you only have to type keywords like ‘EV charging’ and ‘EV charging stations’. The app will then start showing stations that are closest to your location along with information like the type of ports it has, the charging speeds, and more so that you can pick the one that is compatible with your vehicle.
So, businesses that have charging stations on their property will be able to add this information on Google Maps. Furthermore, drivers will be able to add more information via ratings, reviews, photos, and questions/answers.
However, as of now, we don’t know if Google Maps will also be able to show whether any ports are unoccupied. So, the electric vehicle would have to head to the station to find that out. But then, maybe with a future update, Google Maps will be able to share this information too. For other interesting Google Maps features, you can read our article here.
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Picooc Mini digital weighing scale launched in India
Picooc, the internet-based company which specializes in smart health device has launched Picooc Mini in India. This is a high-precision health monitoring, smart weighing scale. The device will be distributed exclusively by Optiemus Infracom Limited. The Picooc Mini, as its name says is a compact device that makes it easier to store and carry around. It can also be connected to the user’s smartphone using Bluetooth and processes the measurement data to create health trends.
According to the need and requirement of the user who is using the Mini, it offers personalised health suggestions on the Picooc phone app. The device also allows users to create unlimited user profiles which makes it an ideal device for family use. Each member of the family who is registered on the Mini and has the Picooc phone app can receive health suggestions on their smartphones. The Picooc Mini is priced at Rs 2,999 and will sell on Flipkart from 5 February, 2019.
By using the Picooc Mini, users can measure their body weight along with 12 additional body vitals which include the Body Mass Index (BMI), Body Fat, Muscle Mass, Protein, Bone Mass, Metabolic Age, Visceral Fat Index, BMR, Body Water, Body Type, Skeletal Mass and body girth. With all these features packed in a compact machine, the Mini keeps track of your weight. It also offers a unique body score that is calculated using the body vitals of an individual. The device provides all this information in roughly three seconds, now that is faster than you can say ‘Hey Doctor’.
The device has Bluetooth 4.0 for smartphone connection, and it has a bright red LED display screen where the details are displayed. The surface measures 26 x 26 cm and it comes with brushed stainless-steel finish, stable unibody case and strengthened glass for extra durability. Over that, it weighs just 1.15kgs. It uses 3 AAA 1.5V batteries that last up-to 12 months.
Using the professional grade BIA system, it has a metal-less ITO layer that enhances its sensitivity to track the smallest of changes occurring in the consumers body. The company claims that, it combines high-precision data recording and big data core algorithm to offer accurate comprehensive health measurement report. With which people can track their own fitness levels.
The Picooc phone app is available for both Android and iPhone smartphones. Additional features on the app show health data that can help users to set goals, so that they can follow their own fitness regime.
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Samsung Galaxy A series might launch in India in the coming month
The next lineup of Samsung Galaxy series, the Galaxy A10, Galaxy A20, Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50 smartphones have been churning in the rumour mill for some time now. And according to a report the A10, A20, A30 and A50 might launch in the coming months in India. Out of all the phones of the A series rumoured to be launched, the Galaxy A50 is expected to debut separately globally first around or before June of 2019. Then after that it might launch in India.
With the successful launch of the M series in Indian markets and the Galaxy S10 launch event is also scheduled in the Samsung Unpacked this February. It seems like Samsung will be making headlines for some time. Yesterday on 5th February when Samsung released their mid-ranged M-series phones, the Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20, which were targeted towards the younger audience. It was an online only sale, a first move for the South Korean tech giant, and the phones went out of stock minutes after their launch.
Later this month, on 20th February, the company will be unveiling their flagships internationally, the Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ and the Galaxy S10 Lite. Alongside the release of S10, Samsung may also announce the conceptual foldable phone, the Galaxy Flex which was teased in a video last week. The Galaxy S10 series might come to the Indian market later in 2019.
It is estimated that the A series will be a mid-ranged budget friendly smartphone and will give fierce competition to the Chinese phone companies who currently hold dominance over this market. The Galaxy A10 is expected to have a starting price tag of Rs 8,490. The A series phones will come with Super AMOLED display, which was absent in the M series as they had LCD displays. The three phones of the A series, the A10, A20 and the A30 might share some similarities with the M10 and the M20. But they might come with lesser batteries than the M series phones, which has 3,400mAh and 5,000mAh batteries respectively.
Not much has been known about the specs these phones will have but it is speculated that Galaxy A10, A20 and A30 will be powered by Exynos 7885 SoC and will have Android 9.0 Pie for its OS. Also, the Galaxy A10 (SM-A105F), Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F), Galaxy A30 (SM-A305F), Galaxy A40 (SM-A405F) and A50 (SM-A505F) phones recently appeared on Geekbench. It was also revealed that the A10 will have 2GB RAM, the A20 will have 3GB of RAM, the A30 will have 4GB of RAM and the A40 will also have 4GB of RAM.
According to Geekbench listing the A50 will run on Exynos 9610 SoC with 6GB RAM and will come with Android 9.0 Pie out of the box. It might also come with 64GB storage and 128GB storage options with colour choices of black, white, blue and red, The A50 might have triple camera setup with in-display fingerprint scanner, the selfie camera and the main camera might come with a 24MP sensor. It is also possible that the A50 could house a 4,000mAh battery.
With all the phones Samsung is launching this year the users will get a wide range of smartphones to choose from according to their needs. And also, the smartphone market will heat up this year with many phone companies coming with their own recipe and excellent tech in their smartphones.
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