[Video] Sony WH1000XM3 Headphones Review

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[Video] Sony WH1000XM3 Headphones Review

Verdict and Final Words

Overall, I loved the audio experience on these headphones, they are comfortable to wear. The Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones will not give you any sort of aches (head or neck). With 40mm drivers inside the sound does not crack or distorts even at full volume. Calling feature works flawlessly, too. The battery lasts for over 25 hours on a single charge, but does take its fair bit of time to recharge. Sony has enabled fast charge on these headphones, where users can get up to 5 hours of playback time with a charge of 30 minutes. But that can happen only by using a compatible fast charger.

Sadly, the charger is not part of the package one would need to buy it separately. That is the only downer I came across on this device. All in all, Sony you have outdone yourself and I for one loved these. They are definitely one of best headphones right now in the premium side of the audio market. If you have the money to spend and are looking for futuristic sound and controls, go for them without a doubt.

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OnePlus and Amazon are said to be working on a trade-in-program

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OnePlus and Amazon are said to be working on a trade-in-program
OnePlus is doing a partnership with Amazon India. It is slowly ceasing to be just a mobile company. In an interview that appeared India Today they announced that they will launch their first TV in 2019. They also mentioned that they doing a trade-in-program. So, the users can upgrade their phones at an affordable price. The date of this partnership hasn’t yet been declared. But one thing is certain—it will allow users to upgrade their OnePlus phones easily. It is similar to the current trade-in-offer, where one sends their device and gets credits in return for buying a new smartphone. You would probably send your smartphones to Amazon now that this partnership has commenced. Unfortunately, you won’t be able to trade-in any flagship smartphone. The trade-in in program might not just start with OnePlus 6T. The report is not very clear on it. According to some sources the program might start with OnePlus 7, when it gets launched next year. Whatever the case maybe, the program seems to be starting very soon. With which model, is yet to be known. We for one would want it to start with OnePlus 6T and continue with the other models that get launched afterwards. To recall, the OnePlus 6T smartphone, which is based on Android 9.0 Pie has a 6.41-inch Optic AMOLED display. This is laced with a waterdrop notch on the top. It has a 3,700mAh battery, 16MP + 20MP dual rear cameras and a 20MP selfie camera. Also, OnePlus 6T comes with a Nightscape mode, improved low-light photography and enhanced colour reproduction, and dynamic range. The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor and is available with 6GB or 8GB RAM and 128GB or 256GB storage. Another good news is that this Chinese smartphone maker is set to launch the OnePlus 6T McLaren edition on December 12. The McLaren edition would also be an Amazon exclusive and it has gone live on Amazon India’s website with a ‘Notify Me’ button. The technical specifications of the Mclaren edition will be the same as the regular edition. The only change one would see will be on the outside. Before this, the company has already launched couple of limited editions of their previous generation of smartphones. One of the more popular ones was ‘The Avengers’ edition and the ‘Star Wars’ version.
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Epic Games to have its own game store for PC, Mac and Android

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Epic Games to have its own game store for PC, Mac and Android
Epic Games, which has developed titles like Unreal Tournament, Gears of War and Fortnite will be launching its own online game store. Developers will be able to use this online game store to sell their games. At first, Epic Games’ online game store would only be available on PC and Mac. However, it will also be made available to Android and other ‘open platforms’ in 2019. It has been reported that the concept of the upcoming store will be on the same lines as Valve’s Steam and EA’s Origin. The game store by Epic Games will come with a list of curated titles from different developers. But the reason why developers may be attracted to use Epic Games’ online store is that the company will take a lesser cut than others. Most other platforms take 30% of the revenue from the total sales of each title. This includes the purchase fee as well as the in-app purchases that are made by the customers. It was because of this that Epic Games launched Fortnite on Android via its own website. With its own game store, Epic Games will only take 12% of the revenue from developers, which means better earnings for them. In addition to this, if Epic’s Unreal Engine is used by the title, then the company will cover 5% of the royalty for using the engine. Other features that will be offered to developers include a newsfeed using which they can communicate with their customers and a special creators program. Using this program, content creators such as YouTubers or Twitch streamers can get a share of the revenue whenever they refer someone to play the game. It is worth noticing that this can only be enabled when developers opt for it, and they also get to decide how much share will go to the content creators. For the first 24 months, Epic Games will cover the first 5% of creator revenue-sharing. What makes this even better is the fact that Epic Games has promised that developers will be getting their own game page and newsfeed, which would come without any store-placed ads, cross-marketing or paid ads. Epic Games will also let developers use any game engine and would not be limiting its service to those who use Unreal Engine. More details about the upcoming game store will be revealed at The Game Awards.
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Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G variant to be powered by Snapdragon 855 SoC

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Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G variant to be powered by Snapdragon 855 SoC
China Mobile is currently having its annual Partner Conference in Beijing. Xiaomi is among the biggest companies that are attending the conference and the smartphone maker seized the chance to demo its 5G-enabled Mi Mix 3. To recall, Xiaomi’s Mi Mix 3 smartphone was launched in October this year. At the launch, Xiaomi showcased a 4G model and said that the 5G enabled variant of Mi Mix 3 would be launched later. And now, the company has showcased the device China Mobile’s Partner Conference. Although all the specifications of the smartphone are the same as the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 model launched in October this year, the only difference is that it comes with the latest Snapdragon 855 SoC. The smartphone maker has said that Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G combines the newest chipset by Qualcomm to its next-gen modem. This modem has some in-house antenna switching technologies that enable the smartphone to reach download speeds of 2Gbps. The new model of Mi Mix 3 mobile will retain the body of the model launched in October. It will come with a slider mechanism, a display with a massive screen-to-body ratio, a fingerprint scanner on the back panel of the device. Besides the processor, the rest of the internals of the smartphone is expected to remain the same. And this means the much-touted night mode and 960fps video recording will also be present on the new version of the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3. The Chinese smartphone maker also said that the development of the device started in 2016 and the final design and architecture was finalised in 2017. In September this year, Lin Bin posted a photo of the first device running 5G in the company’s test lab on Weibo. Xiaomi will be partnering China Mobile in pre-commercial tests in its home country. It will also be launching the device in Europe in Q1 2019. To recall the specifications of Xiaomi Mi Mix 3, it features a 6.4-inch OLED touchscreen and comes in three models – 6GB RAM/128GB storage, 8GB RAM/256GB storage and 10GB GB RAM/256GB storage. The smartphone has four cameras in total – 12+12MP dual rear cameras and 24MP+2MP dual selfie cameras.
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Samsung Galaxy M20 display panel leaked

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Samsung Galaxy M20 display panel leaked
Samsung will be launching a flurry of phones in the next few months, so leaks and tips around the same will abundant. The leaked image of the Samsung Galaxy M20 has appeared on 91Mobiles. Samsung Galaxy M20 is the first smartphone releasing as part of the new M series of Samsung. According to the image Samsung will use a waterdrop-type notch for accommodating the front camera and sensors. This would also increase the overall screen space of the phone. In the image, it shows that the Samsung Galaxy M20 will have large curves on the side. Furthermore, it has a more premium look than the Galaxy J and Galaxy On series, which it would replace. The backdrop of this is that Samsung is facing a lot of pressure from its competitors. Its target is to revamp its portfolio by March, 2019. There is a small cut-out on the top of the display screen that is meant for the selfie camera. As indicated it would probably have a high screen-to-body ratio. Samsung Galaxy M20 The first water-drop notch was introduced by OPPO and the trend has been followed by several Chinese brands since then. For Samsung it is the first water-drop notch phone to be launched and it was somewhat unexpected. A few leaks have revealed that the Samsung Galaxy M20 is coming with the Exynos 7885 mid-range SoC and 3GB RAM. According to sources, the chipset will have 8 cores and 1.6GHz clock speed. Another source has said that the smartphone will have 32GB internal storage and the display will support 1,080×2,340 pixels resolution. It will also run on Android 8.1 Oreo software. According to reports, the Galaxy M20 and Galaxy M10 are already under production. They are being produced in their Noida plant as the Make in India initiative. The launch date hasn’t been declared yet, but it is expected to launch somewhere in early 2019. Samsung has also released the teaser of its Infinity O, Infinity U and Infinity V displays. Will Samsung bring them out in the M series, too? We shall get to know in some time. As of now, the M series will add to the water-drop notch smartphones along with the unique features Samsung already has. Once the phone is released it would be interesting to see what effect does it have on the buyer’s demand and can it beat the rising Chinese smartphones market. Image Courtesy: 91mobiles
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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Alpine White, Galaxy S9+ Polaris Blue colour variants launched

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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Alpine White, Galaxy S9+ Polaris Blue colour variants launched
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is easily among the most premium smartphones of 2018. When launched, the smartphone was available in Ocean Blue, Midnight Black, Metallic Copper, and Lavender Purple colours. And now, the South Korean technology giant has added a new colour variant of its phablet – limited edition Alpine White. It is worth noticing that the Pure White colour variant was launched a few days back in Taiwan. That’s not all. The company has also added a new colour variant of the Samsung Galaxy S9+ smartphone. Till now, Samsung’s flagship smartphone of the year was available in Blue, Black, Purple, Red, and Sunrise Gold colours. Going forward, customers have more choice and can also pick the mobile phone in dual-tone Polaris Blue finish. This colour variant was also available in some international variants. Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Alpine White coloured variant will only be available in 128GB storage model and cost Rs 67,900. And on the other hand, Samsung Galaxy S9+ Polaris Blue will only be available in the 64GB storage variant and will cost Rs 64,900. If you are an interested buyer, you can pre-order the smartphone Samsung’s online store and other select e-commerce platforms starting December 7. IF you don’t like to shop online for your gadgets, you only have to wait till Monday, December 10 to buy the new colour variants from retail stores. Currently, an exchange bonus of Rs 9,000 can be availed by customers on exchanging old smartphones. Other than this, a cashback of Rs 6,000 can be availed if customers pay for their purchase via HDFC Bank credit or debit cards. Customers can also get an instant discount of Rs 3,000 on buying the Samsung Galaxy S9+ Polaris Blue. Speaking about the new colour options, Aditya Babbar, General Manager, Mobile Business, Samsung India, said, “Our consumers are continuously looking to express themselves differently by personalising their tech, and colour plays an important part in that personalisation. The limited-edition Alpine White of Galaxy Note 9 and the dual tone Polaris Blue of Galaxy S9+ extends the colour offerings with modern styles that embrace an elegant and classic feel. Both Galaxy Note 9 and S9+ have witnessed overwhelming response from consumers. Keeping that in mind, we are extremely delighted to launch these new colours.”
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Sony WH-1000X M3 headphones review: Pretty loud bang for your buck

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Sony WH-1000X M3 headphones review: Pretty loud bang for your buck
I have been testing Sony’s gadgets since the past decade and a half. There have been highs and lows in Sony’s journey. However, now I would say it is a high point for Sony especially when it comes to audio headsets. They re-strategized a couple of years ago in the headphones segment and now they seem to be on top of their game, with the launch of Sony WH-1000X M3 headphones. These are a great pair of headsets that came to our test bench and left us awestruck. This is our review of the neat wireless headphones. Sony WH-1000X M3 headphones Design and Blueprint The headphones that Sony launched in the last few years have been similar to each other in terms of form factor. And at he first glace the Sony WH-1000X M3 headphones look no different. But when you look at them closely, this one is quite different from the others. To start with, this headphone has only two buttons on it, one to power it on and the other to manage the noise cancellation. So how does one use the other functions like volume up/down et al. Well that is where the new innovation on these headsets come in. The right ear cup is touch sensitive and users can use touch gestures to manage most of the functions. For example, one can swipe from front to back or back to front to skip tracks. Swipe from bottom to top or top to bottom on the ear cup to manage volume. Double tap on the ear cup to play/pause a song or to pick a call. And on most occasions, this works really well, it is just a matter of getting used to. The Sony WH-1000X M3 headphones are available in two colours — black and silver, which came to us to be tested. Sony has used premium plastics, metal and comfortable foam pads all around this headphone. The ear cups cocoon your ears perfectly and help to keep the ambient noise out. More on that in the performance section of this review. In case one wants to use these headphones with an auxiliary port, they can with the supplied audio cable that comes in the box. In the box I also found a nifty carry case, an airplane connector and since it is wireless, an USB charging cable as well. Sony WH-1000X M3 headphones Performance Moving to the more fun part, its listening experience. Sony WH-1000X M3 headphones are very easy to setup. Just download the Sony headphones app from the Play store, turn on the Bluetooth on your smartphone and in matter of minutes you will be up and running. The Bluetooth headphones work with smartphones, laptops as well as other mobile devices. Connecting them with a laptop is also child’s play. The headphones app is nicely built and features things like an equaliser and virtual surround sound function. These come handy when you are listening to different genres of music or are watching a movie on the smart device. Moving on to its resonance, Sony did a fabulous job building the Sony WH-1000X M3 headphones. I loved the beats it threw at us, bass is spunky and the lows are clearly audible. Noise cancellation works extremely well and there are three modes of it on the headphones. One of them is that the headphones will let a bit of ambient sound, like important announcements at the airport, come in. The ambient sound can also be managed via the app, too. The Sony WH-1000X M3 headphones are a smart set of headphones, these automatically adjust to changing environments. By that I mean the headphones know your surroundings and will adjust the audio mode and sound accordingly. For instance, if you are walking on the road with the headphones on, then it will seep in a bit of ambient sound so that you are aware of the surroundings while listening to your favourite tunes and walking. Also, when you are traveling in an airplane and the air hostess comes to ask you something, you need not take the headphones off. Instead just place 4 fingers on the right ear cup and automatically you will be able to hear what the person is saying. Quite neat! Verdict and Final Words Overall, I loved the audio experience on these headphones, they are comfortable to wear. The Sony WH-1000X M3 headphones will not give you any sort of aches (head or neck). With 40mm drivers inside the sound does not crack or distorts even at full volume. Calling feature works flawlessly, too. The battery lasts for over 25 hours on a single charge, but does take its fair bit of time to recharge. Sony has enabled fast charge on these headphones, where users can get up to 5 hours of playback time with a charge of 30 minutes. But that can happen only by using a compatible fast charger. Sadly, the charger is not part of the package one would need to buy it separately. That is the only downer I came across on this device. All in all, Sony you have outdone yourself and I for one loved these. They are definitely one of best headphones right now in the premium side of the audio market. If you have the money to spend and are looking for futuristic sound and controls, go for them without a doubt. Price: Rs 29,990 Pro: Excellent Sound Futuristic Controls Comfortable to wear for a long time Cons: No charger in the box Takes a long time to fully charge 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.

Flipkart Big Shopping Days: 12 smartphones that you can buy under Rs 15,000

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Flipkart Big Shopping Days: 12 smartphones that you can buy under Rs 15,000
If you have been planning to buy a budget smartphone, right now is a good time. Flipkart’s Big Shopping Days sale has started today and will go on till December 8. In the next three days, a number of smartphones are available at discounted prices on the e-commerce website. Here’s a list of 12 smartphones that you can buy under Rs 15,000:

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1

One among the best budget smartphones in the Indian market, Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (review) is available at a discounted price on Flipkart for the next three days. The discount is only valid on the 32GB storage model of the smartphone, which can currently be picked up at Rs 9,999 from the e-commerce website.

Vivo V9 Youth

This one is for you if you love clicking selfies. The 4GB RAM/32GB storage model of Vivo V9 Youth can be picked up at Rs 13,990 from Flipkart. This is Rs 6,000 lesser than its original price.

Samsung Galaxy On6

Samsung’s Galaxy On6 is also available at a reduced price at Flipkart till December 8. While it was launched at Rs 14,490, during the sale you can buy it for Rs 9,990.

Infinix Hot S3X

Launched in October in India, Infinix Hot S3X was available on Flipkart for Rs 10,999. During the sale, it is available at a reduced price of Rs 9,999.

Motorola One Power

Motorola One Power Motorola One Power was launched in September this year. At the time of its launch, it was priced at Rs 15,999 and at Flipkart, it is available at a discount of Rs 1000 during the sale.

Honor 9N

You can also go for the Honor 9N if you want to buy a good budget smartphone. At the time of launch, the 3GB RAM/32GB storage variant of Honor 9N costed Rs 11,999, the 4GB RAM/64GB onboard storage version was priced at Rs 13,999. During the sale, the smartphone variants bear a price tag of Rs 8,999 and Rs 10,999 respectively.

Honor 7S

honor-7s Another budget smartphone from Honor that you can buy is Honor 7S. While the 2GB RAM/16GB storage model costed Rs 8,999 earlier, it can now be bought for Rs 5,999 from Flipkart till the sale is on.

Lenovo K9

Chinese smartphone maker Lenovo recently made a comeback with its K9 smartphone in India. The smartphone was earlier at Flipkart for Rs 9,999 and is now being sold for Rs 8,999.

Honor 9 Lite

There are two variants of the Honor 9 lite that are available at a discounted price. While the 3GB RAM/32GB storage model can be bought at Rs 9,999, the 4GB RAM/64GB storage model is priced at Rs 11,999. Earlier, the two models were priced at Rs 10,999 and Rs 14,999 respectively.

Moto E5 Plus

Moto E5 Plus The Moto E5 Plus was launched in India in July this year. The smartphone which was earlier priced at Rs 11,999 can now be picked up from Flipkart at Rs 9,999.

Moto G6 Play

moto-g6-play Moto G6 Play became a much talked about smartphone when it was launched in India in June this year. At the time of its launch, the smartphone was priced at Rs 11,990, and during the sale it can be bought at Rs 11,499.

Lenovo K8 Plus

lenovo-k8-plus Otherwise priced at Rs 10,999 in India, Lenovo K8 Plus can be bought from Flipkart sale at Rs 7,999 during the sale. 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.
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Some really easy ways: How to find a song’s name

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Some really easy ways: How to find a song’s name
Let’s face it we all love music. It quite often happens that we overhear a melody and unconsciously start humming it as we find it soothing. But when we try to recall the song name and want to make it a part of our playlist we might fail. We forget to ask the name of the song when we hear it, which happens often. So how to find a songs name? We can ask our friend who has played it before. But when you don’t even remember the name of the song how is your friend supposed to identify it? By humming? Perhaps no, not when your vocal chords aren’t trained enough. That’s where technology comes in. There are several options through which you can find a songs name through your device. Option 1: One of the most common and widely used website is Google. In case you recall any part of the song’s lyrics, just type it with inverted commas. Once you press ‘Enter’ you’ll most probably find the song. Option 2: Musix Match is another choice. Musix Match is an interesting app which shows you the lyrics of the song which are part of your device. When you play the song and open the app, the lyrics will appear on your screen. If you want to find the song you can type the song lyrics and the name would definitely come. But what if you don’t remember the song lyrics? Don’t worry! This is where Midomi software comes in.  In Midomi, in order to find the song, one has to only hum it and the app would identify it. The same goes for Soundhound. Just hum the song and you’ll get your song’s name. The only difference between Midomi and Soundhound is that the former is available in PC/laptop and the latter on the smartphone. Shazam is another interesting app, which immediately identifies the song being played on your device. Shazam is one of the most widely used ones. Musicpedia is another app where you can find your song. This only pertains to classical music. The way it works is that one has to play the song on piano. Provided that it is classical, it would identify the song immediately.
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PUBG Mobile 0.10.0 beta update rolled out: Here’s what is new

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PUBG Mobile 0.10.0 beta update rolled out: Here’s what is new
PUBG Mobile has undoubtedly become one among the most popular games of the year. The online multiplayer game for smartphone users recently received its Season 4 update, which made all the players start from scratch. And now, another update has been rolled out to the game. It has been reported that PUBG Mobile 0.10.0 beta update has been released for Android and iOS users. Currently, the update is in beta and will eventually get rolled out to all the players. PUBG Mobile publisher Tencent Games has confirmed that the popular game is now getting the beta update on Reddit and also gone ahead to say that it doesn’t bring any major changes with itself. The new additions that PUBG Mobile 0.10.0 beta update gets include Mk47 Mutant rifle and new chat options among other changes. For those unaware, the Mk47 Mutant rifle was earlier available on PUBG PC and Xbox One. But now, smartphone players will also gain access to it. Besides this, PUBG Mobile 0.10.0 beta update also comes with a new outfit and some bug fixes. The chat option of the game has also been improved with new dialogues that make communication between teammates. There is also a Laser Sight attachment that can be used along with Mk47 Mutant rifle for getting accurate shots. As of now, there is no word on when the latest update will be made available outside of beta. However, we should point out that the new beta update is available as a 1.53GB file. With the recent updates that the game has got, it seems like PUBG Mobile is slowly getting some changes that will ensure that the same features are available across its various platforms. For doing this, it has started getting more guns and vehicles to PUBG Mobile, which have already been present on other platforms of the multiplayer game. As an example for this, with the Season 4 update, PUBG Mobile got the scooter from Sanhok map, which was already available to users who played the game via PCs. Recently, YouTube channel Allthenewsisgoodnews also digitally recreated the Vikendi snow map which, according to reports, will soon be available to users.
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Google Allo to shut down by March 2019

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Google Allo to shut down by March 2019
In 2016, technology giant Google proudly presented the Duo and Allo apps at its I/O Conference. Google left no stone unturned to market the apps touting Duo’s simple user interface and Allo’s AI enhancements. We tried the apps ourselves. Duo indeed is simple, and Allo’s AI enhancements were actually useful. But somehow, people never migrated to using the two apps instead of WhatsApp and Skype. It seems like Google has given up hope on Allo, as the company has announced that it is shutting down the app. However, this doesn’t come as a surprise, as the technology giant had paused investing in Allo in April this year. When this happened earlier this year, Anil Sabharwal, Google’s Head of Communications Group was quoted saying that Allo as a whole did not achieve the level of traction the company had hoped for. If you are an Allo user, you will have time till March 2019 to export their conversation history, since the app will work till then. After that, it will close down. It is worth noticing that the announcement about Allo shutting down comes at a time when Verizon is set to launch RCS chat on Pixel 3 and Pixel 3XL smartphones. While Allo’s key highlight was its AI enhancements, RCS chat is said to be carrier based. With RCS chat, Google may get the Android rival to iMessage that it has been looking for. However, RCS chat is a service that wouldn’t be run by the technology company itself. A few days back, Google denied the reports that claimed that its Hangouts Chat is shutting down. The company clarified that a re-branded version of the Google Hangouts is being designed and it will be available for enterprise users. So, the current Google Hangouts app will be replaced by a service similar to Slack. This also means that if you don’t use Google’s G Suite, you will not have access to this new service. Till now, Google has not addressed this and there is no word on what it plans to do to replace the chat for individual users. However, the company did say that Hangouts Chat and Meet will also be available to existing users at some point.
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Nokia 8.1 with Android Pie, Zeiss optics launched: Price, specifications and more

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Nokia 8.1 with Android Pie, Zeiss optics launched: Price, specifications and more
HMD Global has finally taken wraps off its much-anticipated smartphone, Nokia 8.1.  The smartphone was launched at an event in Dubai on Wednesday and it is the global variant of Nokia X7 that was earlier launched in China in October this year. While the features and specifications of Nokia 8.1 and Nokia X7 are identical, the former comes under Google’s Android One programme which promises timely Android updates and security patches for two and three years respectively. Among the key highlights of the newly launched smartphone are Android 9.0 Pie, 3,500mAh battery, PureDisplay with support for HDR10 and dual rear cameras with Zeiss optics. Read on to know about the pricing details and specifications of the device:

Nokia 8.1 price

HMD Global has set the price of Nokia 8.1 as EUR 399. On conversion, this becomes Rs 31,900 in Indian currency. Nokia 8.1 mobile is available in Blue & Silver, Steel & Copper, Iron & Steel colour options and it will go on sale in Europe and the Middle East in mid-December.

Nokia 8.1 launch date in India

It is worth noticing that Nokia has scheduled an event in India for December 10, and as per reports, the company is planning the launch of Nokia 8.1 in the country on the said date. The company has also been teasing the smartphone on its Twitter handle in India. So we wouldn’t have to wait for long before we get to see the smartphone ourselves.

Nokia 8.1 specifications

Now, let’s talk about the specifications of the newly launched smartphone. Nokia 8.1 has dual-SIM functionality and runs Android 9.0 Pie. Like all other Nokia smartphones that we have seen recently, the smartphone is a part of the Android One programme. Nokia 8.1 sports a 6.18-inch full-HD+ display that has an aspect ratio of 18.7:9. The display of the device supports HDR10, has a screen-to-body ratio of 81.5%, 500 nits peak brightness, and the company claims that it is capable of a 96% colour gamut. Powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 processor clubbed with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. The smartphone can hold a microSD card of up to 400GB. Speaking about the cameras of the device, it sports dual rear cameras with Zeiss optics. The dual rear camera setup of Nokia 8.1 smartphone comprises of a 12MP sensor, which comes with 1.4-micron pixels, OIS, EIS, 2PD and a dual-LED flash, and a 13MP fixed focus lens that has depth-sensing technology. For selfies and video calls, there is a 20MP fixed focus lens which comes with 4-in-1 pixel tech that promises enhanced low-light photography.  Like Nokia 8 and Nokia 8 Sirocco, the Nokia 8.1 has the Bothie feature that enables users to use the front and back cameras simultaneously. The camera app of the smartphone also supports Bokeh effect and Pro Camera UI. The smartphone has a 3,500mAh battery and on the connectivity front, it comes with 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, VoWiFi, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and USB Type-C port.
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Rapoo VH300 Gaming headsets launched in India at a price of Rs 3,199

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Rapoo VH300 Gaming headsets launched in India at a price of Rs 3,199
While a good gaming rig is essential in today’s day and age, sound plays an import role too. Hence, one would require a great pair of  headsets for gaming. Weather its casual gaming on the mobile phone or a bit more serious on the PC, a gamer cannot do away with good audio.  Another pair of gaming headset that have hit the Indian market is by a company called Rapoo. They care called Rapoo VH300, which has a lot of neat features to begin with and some of them we have seen in a costlier model by its competition. It has got a clutter free design and comes with Cool Blue LED backlights. Over that, it has been designed in such a way that even the most casual gamer can feel like a pro. Rapoo is a new name in India, but it is trying to make a mark here with some great looking gizmos. The RapooVH300 Gaming Headset weighs just 390gms. Furthermore, the company says it has a comfortable design which is great for extended hours of gaming. It is best for marathon gaming considering it has noise isolating over-ear design and signature memory foam ear cups. Also, the VH300 headset helps the gamer to freely customize voice modes. The VH300 comes with some great gaming aids which gamers would love. This includes a swivel to mute microphone, detachable microphone design and volume controls on the headset itself. It also has a Virtual 7.1 Channel audio output that gives an amazing sound experience, as stated by the company. This is possible due to the Dual Chamber technology. According to Mukesh Chaudhary, country head, India and SAARC, Rapoo says, “The VH300 is designed for people across varied skill sets, but specifically for eSports athletes.” The Rapoo VH300 is compatible with many devices such as PC, Xbox One, PS4, Wii U and mobile phones. Coming at a price of Rs. 3,199 it seems like a decent buy for the gaming audience in India. And yes, it comes with wires and ports which are very durable. Since it has interesting and unique features it might appeal to both youngster and grown-ups.
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OnePlus to launch a 5G-enabled smartphone with Snapdragon 855 SoC next year

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OnePlus to launch a 5G-enabled smartphone with Snapdragon 855 SoC next year
One among the biggest changes in the smartphone industry that we’ll get to see next year is handsets with 5G connectivity. With Snapdragon 855 with 5G modem getting unveiled, the race for 5G has officially begun. All smartphone makers want to be the first one to launch a 5G enabled device. And OnePlus is no exception to this. The company has fans and loyalists across the globe and being the first to launch a 5G smartphone will further strengthen its popularity. The company had announced in October this year that it plans to launch a 5G enabled smartphone and later confirmed that it would not be a part of its regular flagship lineup. This led to speculations that a separate lineup for 5G enabled devices – with an inflated price tag – will be launched by OnePlus. And now, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has made another announcement about the upcoming 5G handset by the company. At the ongoing Qualcomm Snapdragon Technology Summit, Lau announced that OnePlus will be the first company to release a 5G smartphone in Europe, and has partnered with EE for the same. The release sent by the company also said that OnePlus’ next flagship mobile will be among the first to come with the Snapdragon 855 SoC. Speaking about the newly launched Snapdragon 855 processor, Lau said, “OnePlus only makes flagship smartphones, and we believe that the Snapdragon 855 is the best and only choice. We are thrilled by its powerful performance and 5G capabilities. “ The news from OnePlus comes just days after Samsung announced its partnership with Verizon to launch a 5G device in the United States next year. Although the South Korean technology giant did not specify the name of its smartphone that will come with 5G capabilities, reports suggest that it will be an ultra-premium variant of the Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphone. Sometime back, it was reported that Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is the first ever device to come with 5G connectivity, however, we should point out that the Chinese smartphone maker launched the 4G version in October. We will see the 5G model early next year. So, the race for 5G is still on and we are waiting to see who grabs the first spot.
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#ThisHappened: 10 hashtags India used the most on Twitter in 2018

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#ThisHappened: 10 hashtags India used the most on Twitter in 2018
With the year coming to an end, microblogging website Twitter has shared a list of hashtags that were most used in India on its web platform. Twitter is a popular website and app which people use to voice their opinions. Check out the list and find out what India spoke the most about this year:

#Sarkar

The hashtag that dominated Twitter in 2018 was #Sarkar. For those unaware, it is a film that has Thalapathy Vijay as its lead. The movie has a political theme and made massive gains across the globe.

#Viswasam

The second spot is taken by a film too. The movie will be released in 2019 and it has Ajith Kumar as its lead. After its first look was unveiled, people took to Twitter to express their excitement.

#BharatAneNenu

Bharat Ane Nenu is a Telugu film that was released in 2018 and has become one among the biggest hits in lead actor Mahesh Babu’s career.

#AravindhaSametha

Another Telugu film on our list, Aravindha Sametha broke many records at the box office when it made Rs 100 crore within three days of its release worldwide. People took to Twitter to appreciate the movie after it was released.

#Rangasthalam

Rangasthalam is said to be the third highest grossing film of all time after the Baahubali series. And its success showed on Twitter too.

#Kaala

Kaala is a Tamil-language film that starts Rajnikanth. After it was launched, Kaala was spoken about a lot on Twitter and for the first time, a Rajnikanth emoji also trended on Twitter because of the film.

#BiggBossTelugu2

As the hashtag suggests, the show is now in its second season and happens to be one among the most talked-about topic in India on Twitter.

#MeToo

India had its #MeToo movement this year. So it was given that the hashtag started trending on Twitter along with #MeTooIndia. The movement made people take women’s safety more seriously.

#WhistlePodu

2018 was the comeback year for Chennai Super Kings and people did not shy away from encouraging players by tweeting with #WhistlePodu. Even a special video by the name of #WhistlePodu was made.

#IPL2018

India loves cricket. So the list would really be incomplete without this hashtag. The IPL continues to be a major topic of conversation in 2018. And needless to say. #IPL2018 was among the most used hashtags on Twitter.
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OnePlus 6T starts receiving the OxygenOS 9.0.7 OTA update

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OnePlus 6T starts receiving the OxygenOS 9.0.7 OTA update
Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus has started rolling out its OxygenOS 9.0.7 update to its latest flagship smartphone, OnePlus 6T. After it was launched in India on October 30, OnePlus 6T has received the OxygenOS 9.0.5 and  OxygenOS 9.0.6 updates. And now, another update has been rolled out to the device and it brings a number of improvements with itself including Bluetooth stability and optimization of Wi-Fi standby power consumption. The latest OxygenOS 9.0.7 update has also got improvements to slow-motion videos and equalizer to Bluetooth earphones. According to Manu J, Global Product Operations Manager at OnePlus, the size of the OxygenOS 9.0.7 update is 100MB and he has posted about the same on the company’s official forum. We recommend you to download the update when your smartphone is connected to the Wi-Fi. Besides the improvements that we mentioned earlier, OxygenOS 9.0.7 update solves the issues that OnePlus 6T users were facing with the lock screen wallpaper and comes with other general bug fixes. It also gets the Android security patch to the smartphone. The OTA update is being rolled out in a phased manner. So, like always, the update will first reach a few OnePlus 6T users and once they confirm that the update is bug-free, it will be rolled out to everyone. OnePlus 6T is the successor of OnePlus 6 mobile and it features a 6.41-inch optic AMOLED display and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 octa-core processor. The handset comes with Adreno 630 GPU and comes with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM. It is available in 128GB and 256GB storage models. It comes with the same set of dual rear cameras that we saw in OnePlus 6, but the company has added a dedicated mode for night photography. The display of the smartphone comes with a waterdrop notch that houses the 16MP front-facing snapper and has the in-display fingerprint sensor embedded in it. OnePlus 6T packs a 3,700mah battery that comes with fast charging capabilities. The smartphone is available in Mirror Black and Midnight Black colour options. Last month, OnePlus also added a Thunder Purple colour variant to the options that are available to buy. And now, it is gearing up to launch the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition that is scheduled to launch in India on December 12.
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How to find your IP address? Try these methods

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How to find your IP address? Try these methods
IP address is really important to troubleshoot internet and networking problems. Therefore, one should know the IP address of their device so that they can fix problems. But, many of us don’t know how to find our IP addresses. So here are some guidelines for you to follow. IP, internal or external will be displayed in this format (XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX), where the X’s will be numbers. There are two kinds of IP addresses—internal and external IP address. Internal IP address refers to the one that identifies your local device. The external IP address is what helps the internet to communicate with your device. There are two separate ways of finding both IP addresses. Firstly, let us look at how to find the internal IP Address:
  1. Go to the start menu and type cmd
  2. The computer would show the suggestion of command prompt at this stage: click on it
  3. An HTML file would open in black coloured background wherein you have to type ipconfig and then press enter
  4. A chunk of information will unfold. Scroll down and find “IPv4 address”. The number which is written across it is your internal IP Address
Now let us learn how to find the external IP address or the one which is visible to the internet:
  1. In your internet browser, search for ‘what’s my IP’
  2. A site named www.whatsmyip.org should appear in the suggestions, hopefully on the top
  3. Once you click on the link your IP Address will appear on top of this site.
You can also directly type www.whatsmyip.org in the browser as well and that should show you your external IP address. At times, you might not have to visit the link. Once you search ‘what’s my IP’ on Google it will appear on top of the suggested links. If Mac/Apple users want to find their IP then they can follow the subsequent steps:
  1. Go to Apple Menu and click on Open System Preferences
  2. Click on the icon labelled network
  3. There would be several labels. The one on top needs to be clicked
  4. Towards the right hand side you’ll find a text which would show you your IP Address
 
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Here’s the first look at the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus

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Here’s the first look at the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus
As we are coming closer to the launch of Samsung Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10 Plus smartphones, more and more news about them is surfacing online. It has even been reported that Samsung is planning to launch four instead of the usual two devices in its lineup this year – a Lite version and a 5G model. And now, 91mobiles in partnership with @OnLeaks has shared the renders of the much anticipated Samsung smartphone. A 360-degree video of the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus has also been shared and the report by 91mobiles also carries some details about the smartphone which it claims are confirmed. Samsung-Galaxy-S10_4 According to the report, Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus will sport a 6.4-inch dual-curved edge display, and we should mention that this is line with previous leaks of the smartphone. The screen of the smartphone is expected to come with an AMOLED panel and will have QHD resolution. The renders that have been shared show that Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus mobile sports four rear cameras coupled with an LED flash. These cameras are horizontally stacked on the device and reportedly comprise of a standard, a telephoto and a wide-angle lens. The details about the fourth camera have not been shared yet. The front panel of Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus has dual selfie cameras that are placed on the top right corner of the display. In the renders, it looks like they are piercing into the display. At its Developer Conference last month, Samsung has showcased this selfie camera placement and had called it the ‘Infinity O’ design. Samsung-Galaxy-S10_3 With this kind of placement of cameras, we can expect the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus to give us a nearly bezel-less display experience and come with one among the highest screen-to-body ratios. The dimensions of the smartphone are reported to be 157.5 x 75.0 x 7.8mm. The renders show the smartphone to be available in gradient Ice Blue, which the company also used for Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus. Samsung-Galaxy-S10_2 Earlier reports have also confirmed that Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus will come with an ultrasonic in-display smartphone and will be dedicating 30% of its screen to it. So you can place your finger anywhere on that portion of the display and the smartphone will be unlocked. It is also worth noticing that an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor uses sound to read the map of your fingerprint and is more accurate than optical fingerprint scanners used in the likes of Vivo Nex (review) and OnePlus 6T (review).
Prior reports have also suggested that Samsung plans to ditch iris scanning and will come with face unlock instead. Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus has been reported to retain a 3.5mm jack and it will be placed along with the USB Type-C port at the bottom. The SIM card will be placed on the top, much like Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018). The power, volume rocker and Bixby buttons would be placed on the side edges of the smartphone. Other specifications of the upcoming smartphone include Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor or Exynos 9820 SoC, depending on the market. It should run Android Pie skinned with Samsung’s OneUI and as of now, there is no clarity on the RAM and storage of the device. A report did say that a 12GB RAM and 1TB storage model is in the pipeline, but if this is true, the price tag would be massive too. Image and video courtesy: 91mobiles
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Huawei Nova 4 to launch on December 17

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Huawei Nova 4 to launch on December 17
Huawei has fixed the date December 17th for the launch of Nova 4. The backdrop of this launch, as it is rumoured, is based on Huawei’s wish to compete with Samsung’s Galaxy A8s launch. Huawei Nova 4’s unique feature is that it has a display hole for the selfie camera. Yes, there will be a small hole in the screen on the top left edge for the front camera. This brand-new model, which includes the latest Kirin 980 SoC, 6GB RAM, 128GB storage is going to release in China first. Huawei Nova 4 has an in-display fingerprint sensor and works on Android 9 Pie out-of-the-box. The company took to Weibo to announce the launch of its upcoming Huawei Nova 4 smartphone. According to leaked renders, Samsung Galaxy A8s would also has a similar feature in terms of camera—a display with a small cut out for the selfie camera. Samsung too is suspected to release its phone during December and in all probability will directly compete with Huawei Nova 4. Two phones competing with each other, having similar design leaves us in a lot of anticipation. Both phones have a similar design. Let us see which proves to be better and in what respect after both of them are launched. While Huawei Nova 4 is launching on 17th December, Samsung Galaxy A8s is launching on 10th December. Huawei has also put a teaser image. In this, we can see Huawei Nova 4 has a striking resemblance to the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S10, if we go by its leaked renders, too. One difference is that Samsung’s front facing camera is supposed to be built on the top right side, and in case of Huawei Nova 4 it would appear in the top left-hand side. With the launch of Huawei Nova 4 the company would be expecting good demand for the smartphone. Considering that it has a notchless camera, which a lot of users would be looking forward to. If the feature turns out to be a huge hit, it might even beat some of the biggest names in the market. At the moment with the teaser image it seems Huawei has taken the right step. More insights to the smartphone in the coming days will make it clear how good the device will really be. Image Courtesy: Weibo
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Samsung Galaxy A8s to launch on December 10

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Samsung Galaxy A8s to launch on December 10
South Korean technology giant Samsung has confirmed that date of its Galaxy A8s smartphone’s launch. If you have been following updates about Samsung Galaxy A8s, you would know that the smartphone is the first one in Samsung’s lineup to come with a display hole for housing a selfie camera. The company will be doing this in order to deliver a full-screen experience to users. Samsung has taken to Weibo to announce that its upcoming Galaxy A8s smartphone would be launched on December 10. The poster highlights the outline of the device and a camera hole on the top left of its display. With Samsung Galaxy A8s, the company will truly give a bezel-less experience to its users as in the poster, no notch or chin of the display can be seen. Samsung had spoken about such a display at its developer conference last month and it calls this kind of a screen as an Infinity-O display. However, there is one thing that we must point out. Samsung has announced the release date of Galaxy A8s smartphone just after Huawei set the launch date of its Nova 4 smartphone as December 17. It actually seems like Samsung was just waiting for Huawei to announce a launch date so that they could choose an earlier date for the launch of their device. This is because Huawei Nova 4 also comes with a display hole to house the selfie camera. If Huawei Nova 4 would have launched earlier, the company would literally have beaten Samsung in its own game. And clearly, Samsung did what it had to in order to avoid that. The rivalry between the two smartphones is evident from the images that have been shared by the two companies on Weibo. Samsung’s poster looks completely inspired from Huawei’s which also shows an outline of the device and a cut-out selfie camera on the top left of the display. The background of both the posters is an image of a galaxy. However, it seemed like Samsung did not want to leave any stone unturned to mock Huawei, as its poster has ‘Real Galaxy’ written on it. Speaking more about the specifications of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A8s mobile, it will reportedly feature a 6.39-inch full-HD+ display that will come with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The device is said to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 processor clubbed with 6GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage. For more storage, users will get the option of installing a microSD card of up to 512GB. Reports suggest that Samsung Galaxy A8s will come with a triple rear camera setup comprising of 24MP, 5MP and 10MP sensors. For selfies and video calls, there is a 24MP front-facing camera that will be housed in the display hole at the top left of the screen. The hole on the display is said to be 6.7mm. It has been speculated that Samsung Galaxy A8s will house a 3,400mAh battery and will come with a USB Type-C port. A previous report also said that Samsung is ditching the 3.5mm headphone jack with its A8s smartphone. Image Courtesy: Weibo
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Meizu M16th, M6T and C9 smartphones launched in India: Price, specs and more

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Meizu M16th, M6T and C9 smartphones launched in India: Price, specs and more
Chinese smartphone brand Meizu has today re-entered the Indian smartphone market with three smartphones – Meizu M16th, Meizu M6T and Meizu C9. While Meizu M16th competes directly with the likes of OnePlus 6T, the Meizu M6T and Meizu C9 smartphones are meant to give a competition to Xiaomi smartphones in the budget segment. While the Meizu M16th is powered by Snapdragon 845 SoC, and comes with an AI-enhanced selfie camera, the Meizu M6T and Meizu C9 come with an 8MP selfie camera and house 3,300mAh and a 3,000mAh battery respectively.

Meizu M16th, Meizu M6T and Meizu C9 price in India

Let’s begin with the flagship device – Meizu M16th. While the Meizu M16th is priced at Rs 39,999, the M6T and C9 cost Rs 7,999 and Rs 5,999 respectively. All three smartphones will go on sale via Amazon India today at 4 pm. As a part of launch offers, the company is offering Rs 2,200 cashback to Reliance Jio users with all three smartphones. While those who will buy M16th will get 100GB of additional data, M6T and C9 buyers will get 50GB of free data. For a limited period, Meizu C9 can be bought for Rs 4,999.

Meizu M16th, Meizu M6T and Meizu C9 specifications

Coming to the specifications of the smartphone, Meizu M16th mobile features a 6-inch full HD Super AMOLED panel that has an aspect ratio of 18:9. There is no notch on the device and it sports an in-display fingerprint sensor. Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 SoC, the smartphone comes with a water-cooling system for heat dissipation. It comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. There is a dual camera setup on the smartphone with 12MP and 20MP sensor. While the primary sensor comes with an f/1.8 aperture and OIS, the secondary camera has an f/2.4 aperture and a 3X telephoto lens. On the front panel, there is a 20MP selfie camera that has an f/2.0 aperture. The Connectivity options of the device include 4G VoLTE support, Bluetooth v5.0, Wi-Fi, GPS, a 3.5 mm headphone jack and a USB Type-C port. Speaking of Meizu M6T, the smartphone comes with a 5.7-inch HD+ display and is powered by a MediaTek MT6750 SoC clubbed with up to 3GB RAM and 32GB onboard storage and can hold a microSD card of up to 128GB. The device comes with a dual rear camera setup with 13MP and 2MP sensors and an 8MP front-facing camera. Meizu M6T packs a 3,300mAh battery and comes with standard connectivity options. Meizu also launched the entry-level C9 smartphone today that features a 5.45-inch HD+ display that has an aspect ratio of 18:9. Powered by a quad-core Unisoc SC9832E processor, the Android Oreo-based smartphone comes with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage. Users can also install a microSD card of up to 128GB. On the camera front, there is a 13MP AF primary camera and an 8MP selfie camera. Meizu C9 houses a 3,000mAh battery and comes with 4G LTE bands, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, a 3.5mm headphone jack and a micro-USB port for connectivity.
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Whatsapp to finally release Dark Mode

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Whatsapp to finally release Dark Mode
Early next year, Whatsapp is finally going to release its dark mode version. The only difference in this coveted version compared to its earlier one is in terms of its looks. In Dark Mode, the white background can be converted into black. The benefit of this is that it decreases 43% of your phone’s brightness compared to “Normal Mode”. As a result, it increases battery life and is less harmful for the eyes. Some reports suggest, it is going to be very safe and healthy to look at your screen in the dark. The Dark Mode was first announced in September via a tweet, which was treated as a rumour. Its visual representation is unknown as of now. We are eagerly waiting for it to release. Even Google applications such as YouTube and Google Maps have commended the new dark mode in its respective apps. Its look is supposed to be similar to Whatsapp’s UI on Windows OS smartphones. According to a recent tweet by WABetainfo, the Dark Mode is still under development. Besides Android, it will also find its way to Windows 10 PCs, notebooks, Apple iPhones with iOS 10 and Mac. Once it is out let us see how well it can live up to the user’s expectations. Over that, Facebook is also planning to release its Dark Mode very soon. In case you want to use dark mode-like setup right now, follow these steps:
  1. Launch Whatsapp and tap on the three dots menu (you can find them on the right-hand corner of your phone)
  2. Tap on settings
  3. Then tap on chats
  4. Scroll down until you find the wallpaper option and then click on it
  5. Select the solid colour option
  6. Then select a dark colour of your choice for your chat background
  7. Click the set button and your dark mode will start functioning
The dark mode is going to prove very useful for its users considering that it is comforting to the eyes and saves battery life by reducing brightness. Initially what was a rumour on the basis of a tweet proved to be true, eventually. Now users don’t have to worry about their eyes getting strained when they use the screen in a dark room. Well now at least, with the dark mode coming in, the late night Whatsapp exchanges with friends will not be that strenuous.
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Microsoft is building its own chrome-like browser to replace Microsoft Edge

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Microsoft is building its own chrome-like browser to replace Microsoft Edge
The software giant, Microsoft which released its Edge Browser, with a redesign to replace Internet Explorer is finally letting go of it and making a new default browser — Chromium. The reason being, though Edge Browser has paid off with it’s modern look and feel, the underlying browser engine—EdgeHTML has not been able to keep up with the current demand. There has been a lot of frustration in Microsoft with regard to Edge’s web compatibility, despite businesses and consumers trying to improve upon things. According to reports, Microsoft is almost ready with its new browser and in all probability will announce its plan for the launch of its new browser in the coming days. Chrome is, in today’s time, the most popular web browser. Many including us love to work on it because of its minimalistic outlook. Android, PCs and Macs has leveraged its usage. However, lately the Google Chrome browser has become memory hog. Nevertheless, web developers most often find it useful to optimize their sites. Google has been creating Chrome-only web services because it is usually the first to adopt web technologies as its engineers are the first to adapt to most modern web standards. Microsoft was susceptibly about to adopt Chromium onto Windows. As its companies have been working with Google to support a version of Chrome on an ARM-powered Windows operating system. It has finally admitted Edge Browser’s incompetency to Chrome. Unlike earlier, now Microsoft would not send notifications to its Windows 10 users to not to use Chrome. Microsoft pulled Google Chrome’s installer from Windows Store because it violated store policies. Those policies restricted rival store browsers to use Microsoft’s Edge Browser. After this event, Microsoft’s rivalry with Chrome will finally come to an end. With this new innovation Microsoft would want to regain lost popularity when it comes to internet browsers. Today, Google Chrome is way ahead of the competition and is one of the most popular browsers on the PC as well as mobile platform. Will Microsoft be able to regain lost ground? Only time will tell.
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OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition pre-registrations begin on Amazon India

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OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition pre-registrations begin on Amazon India
If you are a OnePlus fan, you have every reason to look forward to December 12. The Chinese smartphone maker is all set to launch its OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition in India on the said date next week. Like OnePlus 6T, the McLaren edition of the smartphone will also be an Amazon exclusive. OnePlus McLaren Edition’s dedicated page has gone live on Amazon India’s website today with a ‘Notify Me’ button. So if you are one among those who are interested in buying the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition smartphone, you can register yourself for the same on Amazon India today. The special edition smartphone is being launched to mark the fifth anniversary of OnePlus and the company has said that community invites for unveiling the smartphone will be available starting December 6 at 10:00 am. Invites will be available on OnePlus India’s official website at Rs 799 each and the smartphone will be unveiled at an event in Mumbai on December 12. Those who will be a part of the OnePlus McLaren Edition event will be given a gift hamper by the company with official McLaren merchandise and the OnePlus Bullets Wireless Red. The company has also said that the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition will first be available at the OnePlus Experience Store in Connaught Place, New Delhi. For its special edition smartphone, OnePlus has partnered with McLaren Automotive and McLaren Racing. While the specifications of the smartphone will remain the same as OnePlus 6T mobile, it is expected to be only available in 8GB RAM/256GB storage variant. The cost of the new special edition smartphone is said to be around Rs 45,999. However, some reports claim that OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition will come with 10GB RAM, and if that happens, the price tag would surely go up. While we are not sure of the RAM and storage details, we know that the rest of the specifications will remain unchanged. To recall, the Android 9.0 Pie based OnePlus 6T (review) sports a 6.41-inch Optic AMOLED display that has a waterdrop notch on the top. The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor and is available in 6GB/8GB of RAM and 128GB/256GB of storage. It houses a 3,700mAh battery and for imaging duties, the smartphone sports 16MP+20MP dual rear cameras and a 20MP selfie camera. OnePlus 6T comes with a new Nightscape mode, improved low-light photography and enhanced colour reproduction and dynamic range.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC with 5G modem unveiled

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC with 5G modem unveiled
Chipmaker Qualcomm has unveiled its Snapdragon 855 mobile platform, which is the first among a new generation of smartphone processors that will support 5G connectivity in the United States next year. Snapdragon 855 chip has been launched by the company at an event in Hawaii and its key feature is the 5G Snapdragon X50 modem. This will enable smartphones to connect to 5G wireless data networks at ‘multi-gigabit’ mobile data speeds that is claimed to be up to 50 or 100 times faster than the speed that we get on the current 4G networks. The latest processor from the biggest chipmaker in the world will power the Samsung 5G smartphone, which will be launched in H1 2019, as announced by Samsung and Verizon Communications. It is worth noticing that as of now, Qualcomm has only announced the Snapdragon 855. It will be talking in detail about it later at its ongoing annual Snapdragon Technology Summit. But there are things that have already been revealed like Snapdragon 855 is said to come with Qualcomm’s fourth generation, multi-core Qualcomm AI Engine that boosts the AI performance of the device up to three times as compared to smartphones that run on the previous generation mobile platform. Qualcomm has also said that its mobile platform Snapdragon 855 features the world’s first Computer Vision (CV) ISP that helps smartphones to recognise objects and faces better and it also powers new video capture features. Qualcomm went on to say that Snapdragon 855 would support the new Qualcomm 3D Sonic Sensor, which is an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor by Qualcomm and can rear user’s fingerprint through the glass screen of a smartphone. If we quote Qualcomm’s blog post about this particular feature, it said, “This is the only mobile solution that can accurately detect fingerprints through numerous contaminants. Furthermore, this technology enables sleek, cutting-edge form factors while distinguishing itself from alternatives with higher levels of security and accuracy.” The 5G smartphone by Samsung would be a major setback for Apple, which will reportedly only launch a 5G enabled iPhone in 2020. Samsung happens to be Apple‘s biggest rival in the premium smartphone segment globally and considering the Cupertino based technology giant is locked in a legal battle with Qualcomm, it obviously wouldn’t be using its processor chips. If no other solution comes up, Apple would indeed have to be a year late in launching a 5G iPhone. While we are waiting for more details on Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 mobile platform, we know for sure that it will be used in most major flagship devices in 2019.
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