A report by MSP noted that the Huawei P30 will have a 5X hybrid zoom while the Huawei P30 will have the rumoured and much-awaited 10X hybrid zoom. Furthermore, the Huawei P30 Pro will support the 40W Huawei SuperCharge ability, while the Huawei P30 will support the 22.5W Huawei SuperCharge. There is no fingerprint scanner at the back of the devices, which mean that the devices will come with an in-display fingerprint scanner. Face unlock system could also be thrown in the mix.
https://twitter.com/evleaks/status/1108517258622586880
Further news is awaited about the new devices once they see the light of the day on March 26 in Paris.
Huawei P30 and Huawei P30 Pro images leaked before launch
A report by MSP noted that the Huawei P30 will have a 5X hybrid zoom while the Huawei P30 will have the rumoured and much-awaited 10X hybrid zoom. Furthermore, the Huawei P30 Pro will support the 40W Huawei SuperCharge ability, while the Huawei P30 will support the 22.5W Huawei SuperCharge. There is no fingerprint scanner at the back of the devices, which mean that the devices will come with an in-display fingerprint scanner. Face unlock system could also be thrown in the mix.
https://twitter.com/evleaks/status/1108517258622586880
Further news is awaited about the new devices once they see the light of the day on March 26 in Paris.
Samsung Galaxy A30 Review: Premium looks and display come with a long battery life
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Design and Display
The front of the Samsung Galaxy A30 packs a huge 6.4-inch Full HD+ (1,080 x 2,130 pixels) resolution Super AMOLED Infinity-U display with 420ppi. The display of the Galaxy A30 is a pleasure to look at, as the colours look rich and vibrant. The screen is almost-bezel less with a slightly thick bezel at the bottom of the device. Thanks to its big display, playing games and watching media is a pleasing experience. The water-drop notch holds the front camera with the device’s earpiece placed right above the camera. As said the display of the device is bright and vibrant, even in sunlight there was no problem looking at its contents and reading the texts. The back of the device has a glass-like build, but is poly-carbonate, which makes it look premium. Also, there is a dual-rear camera setup with LED flash at the back. There is also a rear-fingerprint scanner at the back of the device under which one can find the Samsung logo.

Performance and Camera
Under the hood, the Samsung Galaxy A30 is powered by an octa-core Exynos 7904 and it has Mali-G71 GPU to supply graphics. The device packs 4GB RAM coupled with 64GB storage. The Galaxy A30 also supports microSD card of up to 512GB. We thoroughly reviewed the mobile and it gave no lags while gaming or during day-to-day operations. The Samsung Galaxy A30 scores a 105364 in the AnTuTu benchmarks while on Geekbench the device scored 1315 on single-core and 4087 on multi-core.
The transitions between the apps was smooth. Multi-tasking too worked really well on most occasions in this device, but when many tabs of Google Chrome were open or when more applications were kept running in the background the device lagged a little. But it should be noted that we tested the device to the harshest of conditions, so under normal usage the device should not give its users any problems.
Talking about the camera of the device, the Samsung Galaxy A30 packs a dual-rear camera setup at the back, which comprises of a 16MP primary camera with f/1.7 aperture paired with a 5MP ultra-wide sensor with f/2.2 aperture. At the front there is a 16MP selfie camera with no flash. The cameras support 4K image capture and full HD video recording.


For security, the device offers fingerprint scanner, face unlock, PIN, password and pattern. The face unlock feature worked quick in day-time but in low-light conditions it took a while to unlock. Similar is the fingerprint scanner, when we tried with dry fingers it worked fine and unlocked quickly, but when trying with moist finger we did notice it took a while to open the device as it didn’t register our fingerprint instantly. So, you might want to keep the scanner and your fingers dry when unlocking the device.


Verdict and Final Thoughts
The Samsung Galaxy A30 is a good offering from the South Korean tech giant where it combines mid-range performance with a premium build quality. The Galaxy A30 gives the same vibes the top-end Samsung devices gives with its build and design. Even though it is tall it is comfortable to hold but one-hand use is hard unless you have big hands. Media consumption and web surfing on the device is good. But it still lacks on certain aspects such as camera performance as Samsung has used the same chipset as the Galaxy M20, which is priced much lesser than the Galaxy A30. Even the Galaxy M30 uses the same processor but the camera quality of the Galaxy M30 seems to be a little better than Galaxy A30. Saying that, the M30 does not give you the premium looks and Android 9 experience that comes in A30. . If you want classy design, good battery life, latest OS, out of this world touchscreen (under Rs 17,000) you can go for the Samsung Galaxy A50 without a doubt. Pros: Excellent screen Good battery backup Premium build quality Cons: Camera quality could have been better CPU same as Galaxy M20 For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.Realme Mobile Bonanza sale offers discounts on Realme 3, Realme U1 and Realme 2 Pro
Realme Mobile Bonanza Sale offers
In the 3-day Realme Mobile Bonanza the newly launched Realme 3 will go on its third sale on March 26 at 12 noon on Flipkart and Realme.com. In the sale the Realme 3 will receive Rs 500 instant discount if purchased using the Axis Bank debit or credit cards on Flipkart. According to the company, the Radiant Blue variant of the Realme 3 will go on sale for the first time in the sale on March 26. The company has also mentioned that they have sold more than 3,11,800 units of Realme 3 in the first two sales. The Realme U1 will be selling for Rs 9,999 in the three-day sale and it will be available on Amazon.in, realme.com and offline retail stores. The original price of the 3GB RAM and 32GB variant of the Realme U1 is Rs 10,990. This means the smartphone will get a discount of Rs 1,000. Additional offers on the Realme U1 includes a pre-paid discount of Rs 1,000 on Amazon.in exclusively. So, overall users can avail Rs 2,000 discount on Realme U1. Lastly, the Realme 2 Pro also gets a discount of Rs 1,000. It will sell for Rs 11,990 in the Realme Mobile Bonanza sale on Flipkart, realme.com and offline stores. The original price of the Realme 2 Pro is Rs 12,990 for the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage variant. Furthermore, Realme has opened its first Exclusive Service Centre (ESC) in New Delhi. According to the company, the young smartphone brand will reach 25 locations and set up their ESC so that the customer-company relations can improve. The company has said that it will establish 25 ESC’s by the end of 2019. Realme will also be planning to extend these facilities to 350 Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities by making their services available to 400 service centres. According to Realme, at these centres the customers can get their smartphones replaced and also, they can buy new Realme devices. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.PUBG PC update 27 brings new weapons, tweaks and Survivor Pass 3: Wild Card
Other than the new addition, minor tweaks have been done to some weapons like the M16A4, which now has decreased recoil, increased damage and new attachments. Other guns tweaked are – UMP45, MK47 Mutant and Vector. Also, the loot spawn on Erangel has been increased – Assault Rifles (AR) by 12%, DMR rifles by 16% and SMGs by 14%. Several other changes have been made in the new update for which the players would have to wait till March 26.PC Players: Update #27 now on the Test Server
— PUBG Support (@PUBG_Support) March 20, 2019
– More loot on Erangel
– Flare Gun changes
– Weapon balance changes
– Buff to the M16A4
– New Weapon MP5K
– The new Survivor Pass 3: Wild Card
– Reduced aim punch when shot by enemies
and more!
Patch notes:https://t.co/k7S2jV33JC pic.twitter.com/kze10WsKmS
For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.The MP5K is a brand new sub-machine gun coming to Vikendi to replace the Vector. While comparable to the Vector, the MP5 sports higher per bullet damage, but with a lower overall firing rate and DPS.
— PUBG (@PUBG) March 21, 2019
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Amazon India brings huge discounts and offers on Apple products in the Apple Fest sale
Apple Fest Sale offers and discounts
In the 7-day Apple Fest sale held by Amazon India, the users can get the iPhone X at a discounted price of Rs 73,999, which originally sold for Rs 91,900. While the iPhone 6S can be bought at Rs 27,999 which originally had a price tag of Rs 29,900. Similarly, the top-end model of iPhones, the iPhone XS Max is getting a no-cost EMI payment option. Other iPhones such as iPhone XS, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 8 and iPhone 7 too are getting the no-cost EMI option. In the sale, the iPhone XR is available at Rs 67,999. Other than iPhones, the Apple Fest sale also includes discounts and deals on the sixth-generation iPad, which is available for Rs 24,990. The original price of the sixth generation iPad was Rs 28,000. The Apple MacBook is also available at a discount of up to Rs 15,000 along with three-month no-cost EMI on all major credit and debit cards. The Apple Watch (series 3) is also available in the discount scheme. The Apple Watch series 3 is selling for Rs 23,990 instead of Rs 28,900. The smartwatch is also getting a no-cost EMI option up to 9 months with all major credit and debit cards. Other than the main tech of Apple, iPad accessories are also available on the no-cost EMI offers. The accessories include smart cases and Apple Pencil for iPads. Similarly, MacBook accessories such as chargers, keyboards, and other items will also be getting the no-cost EMI payment option. Lastly, the Beats Solo3 wireless on-ear headphones is getting discount of up to Rs 5,300 during the Apple Fest sale on Amazon India. So, if you were thinking of buying an Apple product, then this is the right time to do it. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.Walmart is also planning to launch a cloud-based videogame-streaming service
Welcome to the Gadget Bridge App for Android users
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Who is the Gadget Bridge App for?
Simply put, it is for everyone who loves technology and gadgets. Users and readers can find everything from the latest technology trends and gadget announcements to reviews, previews, comparisons and first impressions of different gizmos that are launched or about to launch. The intuitive scroll method makes it easy for the user to go through just the headlines swiftly, and if one wants to read anything further, they can just tap the article panel and will be taken to the article written in a jargon-free manner. The categories section in the app is for users who want to follow or read about a particular gadget beat. There are over 18 categories to read from, which include Mobiles, TVs, cameras, tablets, audio or just the regular news. The Gadget Bridge app also has a special section for people who want to see tech videos and not just read. Integrated with Gadget Bridge’s YouTube English Channel and player within the app, users and viewers can see the latest videos coming from the Gadget Bridge video team. For readers who would want to hear the article on the go or are working/doing something else at the same time, can just tap the speak button on the article page within the Gadget Bridge app and the voice assistant will start to voice read the article to them. Commenting on the significant launch, Mr. Sulabh Puri, Founder, and Editor in Chief of GadgetBridge.com said, “Today is a great day for us, as we move ahead in our journey to provide the best news and reading experience to the Indian and global audience, we have launched the Gadget Bridge App. This app will bring the best from the world of technology and gadgets to your mobile screen first. Our team has and is working overtime to bring you the absolute latest in very fluid and intuitive technology and gadgets news app. Also, the voice assistant will read out articles to you, at a press of a button. We will continue to better this app and evolve it as time passes.”Gadget Bridge App availability? Where to download from?
The app is available in over 144 countries worldwide, India being the primary one. The App can be downloaded from the Google Play Store. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget, videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date with the Gadget Bridge Android App.Samsung Galaxy A50 review: A beautiful powerhouse
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Design and Display
It was honestly hard to decide which aspect of Samsung Galaxy A50 was the best one as far as its design goes. Because there are so many of them. Samsung Galaxy A50 sports a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display, that is simply brilliant. And if you flip over, you will see that the back panel of the handset refracts light into a rainbow-like pattern, making it look extremely beautiful. Let’s talk in detail about both before we declare a winner. The front panel of Samsung Galaxy A50 is dominated by the 6.4-inch screen, which has the exact same size and panel type as Galaxy A30 and Galaxy M30. Interestingly, all three models also come with the same Infinity-U shaped notch on their displays. However, the bezels are trimmed down and the display offers a 91.6% screen-to-body ratio. By doing this, Samsung has ensured that the handset is in-line with the
newest trends. We should point out that the chin is slightly broader, but then, at this price point, it’s not a very big deal. The fact is that Samsung has tried to make the smartphone look very contemporary and has succeeded in doing so.
Samsung Galaxy A50 comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner, and we’ll talk about its performance later. Although the material used in the smartphone has not been disclosed, it is speculated to be plastic or polycarbonate. The handset has curved edges and even the back panel is slightly curved, which definitely helps one-handed usage.
Samsung Galaxy A50 is available in three colours in India – Black, White and Blue. The unit that we got for review was dressed in Black. Although the company says that it is Black, it looks more like Grey and the back panel of the smartphone refracts into rainbow patterns. Besides this, the back panel of the Samsung Galaxy A50 also houses the vertically stacked triple rear camera setup on its upper left corner and an LED flash lies right below it. There is also a Samsung logo on the back panel of the smartphone.
The power and the volume rocker buttons are placed on the right edge of the device and the SIM tray is housed on the left. The bottom edge of the Samsung Galaxy A50 has a USB Type-C port, a 3.5mm headphone jack and a speaker grille.
To conclude, we will say that the overall look and feel of the smartphone is great. The built is solid and the device looks very premium. One handed usage was a cakewalk on the Samsung Galaxy A50 we didn’t find the smartphone to be slippery at all. Although we couldn’t decide whether the screen is the best aspect of the smartphone’s design or the back panel that refracts light into rainbow patterns is, we should say it’s most definitely a tie.
Coming to the display of the smartphone, it projected rich colours that stayed consistent at all viewing angles. Some may feel that the colours were a little saturated, but we found them to be perfect for our taste. One of the key highlights of the Samsung Galaxy A50 is that in addition to turning the Bluelight filter on for eye-protection, users can also switch on the dark mode, which seriously helps in saving battery.
We watched a lot of content on YouTube during our time with the device, and we really enjoyed doing so. The images appeared crisp and the device could even play videos at 1080p well. The sunlight readability of the smartphone could have been better. But if we have to sum up the display, we would definitely say that it is one of the good aspects of the smartphone.
Performance and Cameras
Samsung Galaxy A50 is powered by Exynos 9610 SoC clubbed with 4GB RAM or 6GB RAM. The smartphone comes with a triple rear camera setup comprising of a 25MP sensor with auto-focus and f/1.7 aperture, a 5MP sensor with fixed-focus and f/2.2 aperture and an 8MP sensor also with fixed focus and f/2.2 aperture. For selfies and video calls, there is a 25MP sensor with fixed-focus and f/2.0 aperture. Samsung Galaxy A50 handset comes with 64GB storage and can support a microSD card of up to 512GB. For security, there is an in-display fingerprint scanner and the device has support for a face unlock feature. Samsung Galaxy A50 houses a 4,000mAh battery and runs One UI based on Android 9.0 Pie. We’ll begin by talking about the One UI. For starters, One UI is definitely an improvement over Samsung’s Experience UI in terms of the look and usability. The text and icons on the device are bigger than before and in general, it looks cleaner than Experience UI. It may take a little bit of time to get used to, but we definitely found it better than Experience UI that we have used on other Samsung devices. The changes may look minute to some, but they are certainly very useful ones. For instance, the back button has now been placed at the bottom right of the smartphone screen, since that is where our thumb usually is when we are scrolling down in Settings. There is also an option of disabling the app drawer completely and users can also decide whether to open it using a swipe or a tap. The more you dig into the sub-menus of the Settings, the more options you will find. One UI is definitely a breath of fresh air after using Experience UI for ages. As we mentioned earlier, the option of enabling Dark mode is also there and if you think you spend too much time on your device, you can restrict yourself using Digital Wellbeing. The handset also comes with Samsung Pay Mini for carrying out UPI transactions. One thing that was a bit of pain, was that Samsung Galaxy A50 sends too many notifications and it comes with some bloatware. The additional apps on the handset include Amazon India, Dailyhunt, Microsoft Office and LinkedIn. Some of them can be removed or disabled. Most day-to-day tasks ran well on the smartphone. While the device could handle most of the tasks well, it wasn’t exactly a great multi-tasker. When we tried using the device for navigation and watching videos at the same time, the smartphone started heating up. The same happened when we tried downloading too many apps together on the Samsung Galaxy A50 smartphone all together. Gaming gave a similar experience. While games like Alto’s Odessey and Temple ran smoothly, the same cannot be said about heavier ones like Asphalt 9: Legends. Coming to the fingerprint scanner of the smartphone, its recognition was a little slow. And this was particularly true if our finger was moist. However, the face unlock makes up for it since it was very accurate even in dimly lit areas. The battery life of the device is one aspect of the Samsung Galaxy A50’s performance that we really liked. With normal usage, the battery easily lasts more than a day. During this time, we watched videos, clicked photos, used the smartphone for navigation and listened to music.
Coming to the cameras of the smartphone, we have to say that we are very impressed with them. As we mentioned earlier, the Samsung Galaxy A50 has a triple rear camera setup that comprises of a 25MP sensor, an 8MP sensor and a 5MP depth sensor. For selfies and video calls, there is a 25MP sensor on the front panel.
The camera app of the smartphone comes with a Live Focus mode for portraits, slow-motion video mode, Hyper-Lapse mode and timelapse. The camera app also comes with intelligent scene optimization. You can easily switch between all of these from within the app and also use the Bokeh effect that will give you some very nice shots.
The images taken from Samsung Galaxy A50 turned out to be really good. In the day time, the images taken were sharp, the colours were rich and there was a lot of clarity and detail. We liked the performance of the wide-angle camera too, but we have to admit that the quality was slightly lower than the images taken from the primary camera. Another thing that we should point out is that when you transfer the images taken to a laptop, not all of them look as great as they do on the smartphone’s screen.
Night photography could be better. The images taken in dimly lit areas lacked details and were not as clear as the ones taken during the day.
The selfie camera of the Samsung Galaxy A50 worked very well. We clicked a number of selfies with it, and in some of them we even turned on the live bokeh mode. The self-portraits from Samsung Galaxy A50 turned out to be really neat, in well-lit as well as in dimly-lit conditions.
When we ran benchmark tests on the smartphone, it scored 1,726 and 5,592 in single and multi-core scores of Geekbench and 1,44,145 in Antutu.
Verdict
The price of Samsung Galaxy A50 smartphone begins at Rs 19,990. While the device is amazing in terms of looks and has a vibrant display and a lasting battery, certain aspects of its performance could have been better. For instance, we would have liked to see the smartphone not heat up when we tried to multi-task with it. If design, display and battery are important to you in a handset, Samsung Galaxy A50 would not disappoint you. However, if your usage is too heavy, you may not be too happy with it. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date with the Gadget Bridge Android App.Facebook Messenger gets a new ‘quoted reply’ feature similar to WhatsApp
The addition to Messenger comes after Facebook’s announcement of integrating all of its three platforms into one – WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger. But the announcement was received with heavy criticism from the users after which the social giant cancelled its thoughts about the integration.
But Facebook then went on to expand this idea in other ways as it outlined the ‘interoperability across its platforms’, which is one of its many goals. And the addition of one of the features from WhatsApp seems to be another step closer to achieving the integration.
Xiaomi Redmi Go first sale starts today at 12 noon: Here are all the details
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Xiaomi Redmi Go price and sale offers
Xiaomi Redmi Go will start selling from 12pm on Flipkart, Mi.com and Mi Home stores today, 22 March, 2019. Users can click the ‘notify me’ button on Flipkart to know about the availability of the device. The Redmi Go carries a price tag of Rs 4,499 for the 1GB RAM and 8GB storage variant. The 1GB RAM and 16GB storage variant hasn’t been launched in India yet. The Redmi Go launch offers includes Jio Cashback up to Rs 2,200 and up to 100GB of free data. Flipkart will also be giving no-cost EMI options with the purchase of the device and there is an extra 5 percent off on its original price if purchases with Axis Bank Buzz credit card.Xiaomi Redmi Go specifications
The Xiaomi Redmi Go sports a 5-inch HD (720 x 1,280 pixels) resolution display. The smartphone is powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 425 SoC and it has Adreno 308 as its GPU. The Redmi Go comes with 1GB of RAM coupled with 8GB of inbuilt storage and microSD card support up to 128GB. The device runs Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition) and packs a 3,000mAh battery.For photography, the Redmi Go has an 8MP rear camera with 1.12-micron pixels with f/2.0 aperture and LED flash. While at the front, there is a 5MP selfie camera with 1.12-micron pixel sensor and an f/2.2 aperture. According to the company, the Xiaomi Redmi Go’s camera comes with features such as full-HD video recording, HDR, real-time filters and smart scene detection. The users of the device will also get unlimited storage on Google Photos in HQ resolution. Other features of the Redmi Go includes 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.1, GPS/ A-GPS, Micro-USB and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Its dimensions are 140.4×70.1×8.35mm and the device weighs 137 grams. 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.From today, many Indians will experience something they haven't – the world of smartphone & apps. #RedmiGo goes on sale today for the first time at 12 PM on https://t.co/cwYEXdVQIo, Mi Home, & @Flipkart
— Redmi India – #Redmi9 is here! (@RedmiIndia) March 22, 2019
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Samsung Galaxy A40 goes on pre-orders in Netherland before its launch
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Samsung Galaxy A40 price
Samsung Galaxy A40 carries a price tag of EUR 249 (approximately Rs 19,500) in the Netherlands and it is currently available for pre-order on Belsimpel.nl. The smartphone comes in multiple colour options to choose from including Black, Blue, White and Coral. Samsung is set to hold an event on April 10 in three cities around the world – Sao Paulo, Milan and Bangkok. And the Samsung Galaxy A40 is expected to be launched officially at the event alongside the Samsung Galaxy A90 and the Samsung Galaxy A60. The event will be live streamed for the global audience on Samsung’s official YouTube channel and its website.Samsung Galaxy A40 specifications and features
According to the listing on Belsimpel.nl, the Samsung Galaxy A40 sports a 5.9-inch Full HD+ (1080 x 2280 pixels) resolution Super AMOLED Infinity-U Display with a waterdrop notch and an aspect ratio of 19:9. Samsung Galaxy A40 is powered by an octa-core Exynos 7885 SoC coupled with 4GB of RAM. The smartphone comes with 64GB of internal storage with support for a microSD card. It supports dual-SIM cards (nano + nano). The Samsung Galaxy A40 packs a 3,100mAh battery but it doesn’t support fast-charging, and the handset has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. The Samsung Galaxy A40 runs on Android 9.0 Pie skinned with One UI. The Samsung Galaxy A40 packs a dual-rear camera setup which comprises of a 16MP primary camera with an f/2.0 aperture and support of 4K video recording. The details of the second camera are currently not known. At the front there is a 25MP selfie camera with video chat support. Other features of the Samsung Galaxy A40 includes 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The Samsung Galaxy A40 comes with all the necessary sensors which includes an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, and magnetometer.Top 5 water-resistant smartphones that you can buy
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Samsung Galaxy S10 series
Samsung launched their newest flagship smartphones in the Galaxy S10 series last month and it broke all records with its powerful performance and punch-hole display. All the specifications aside, Samsung Galaxy S10 series (Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ and the Galaxy S10e) comes with the IP68 water-resistant rating. Explaining the rating, the IP68 dust and water-resistant means that the Galaxy S10 series is completely shielded from dust and particles. And it can also withstand being completely submerged in 1.5 meters deep water for up to 30 minutes and not let the water enter its innards. But if the time or the depth is increased, the water might enter the Galaxy S10.
iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max
Both the smartphones are the newest offerings from the Cupertino-based technology giant Apple. Both the smartphones were released back in September 2018 and they both have the best specifications Apple has offered till now in any smartphone. The iPhone XS and the iPhone XS Max come with IP68 rating. Both the devices can withstand dust and stay submerged in 2 meters deep water for up to 30 minutes without getting damaged. But as mentioned above, if the time or the depth is increased, the water might enter damage the internals of iPhone XS/iPhone XS Max.
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
Huawei’s Mate 20 Pro came with a triple camera setup with a unique square camera placement. Even with the unique placement of cameras, the Mate 20 Pro became one of the best camera smartphones till now. The device also packed pretty impressive power and was one of the best smartphones of 2018. The smartphone was launched in October 2018 and it came with an IP68 rating unlike its non-Pro variant which came with an IP53 rating. Being IP68 certified means that the smartphone, just like others on the list, can survive splash, rain, dusty environment and can be submerged in water that is up to 1.5 meters deep water for 30 minutes.
LG V40 ThinQ
The LG V40 ThinQ was released in October 2018 and it was LG’s flagship device for the year. The smartphone ran on two quad-core processors and it was one of the best phones of 2018. Following the smartphones in the list above, the LG V40 ThinQ too has an IP68 rating. It means, it can survive occasional dumps in water up to 1 metres for 30 minutes. It is dust proof, splash proof and can survive the rain too.
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Huawei Mate X foldable 5G smartphone to launch in India this year
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Huawei Mate X expected price in India
To recall, Huawei Mate X comes with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage and the handset bears a price tag is EUR 2,299. Although there is no word on the pricing of the smartphone in India, it is expected to be priced between Rs 1,70,000 and Rs 2,00,000. We should also mention that the smartphone is available only in an Interstellar Blue colour option.Huawei Mate X specifications
The first foldable smartphone by Huawei features a 8-inch OLED FullView display that has an aspect ratio of 8:7:1 and comes without a notch. When folded, the Huawei Mate X offers a 6.6-inch display with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. On its back, there is a ridge that houses the triple rear camera setup and features a 6.38-inch display with an aspect ratio of 25:9. Powered by HiSilicon Kirin 980 processor clubbed with 8GB of RAM, the smartphone comes with the 7nm Huawei Balong 5000 5G modem that has support for the StandAlone and Non-StandAlone 5G bands. On the camera front, the Huawei Mate X sports a triple rear camera setup with a 40MP wide-angle sensor, a 16MP ultra-wide-angle sensor, and an 8MP telephoto sensor. The smartphone houses a 4,500mAh battery that supports 55W Huawei SuperCharge technology.Apple unveils updated AirPods that come with improved battery life and wireless charging case
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AirPods price in India
Apple has also announced that the updated AirPods are have now gone on sale via the company’s App Store and its official website in the United States. the newly launched earphones will also be available in Apple Stores next week onwards. The updates AirPods along with the optional wireless charging case can be picked up at $199. However, if you choose to pick up the charging case separately, it can be bought for $79. The new AirPods will go on sale in India ‘later this spring’. In India, the price of the AirPods along with the standard charging case begins at Rs 14,900, however, if you wish to purchase them with a wireless charging case, they can be picked up at Rs 18,900. If you wish to buy the wireless case separately, it is available at Rs 7,500. The new AirPods will be available at all Apple authorised resellers in the country.AirPods specifications and features
The key highlights of the upgraded Apple AirPods are the new H1 audio chip, the wireless charging case, and a 50 percent increase in talk time that has been promised by the Cupertino-based technology giant. In addition to this, as we mentioned earlier, the earphones also have hands-free support for ‘Hey Siri‘. It is worth adding that the wireless charging case is Qi-compatible, so it can be charged just by being placed on top of a Qi charging pad. Speaking of the H1 audio chip, it is said to enhance the performance, battery life and connectivity of the AirPods. Furthermore, the ‘Hey Siri’ trigger no longer requires the double-tap gesture to be activated. We should mention that this is a much awaited update as the first generation AirPods were announced in September 2016 along with Apple iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. It is worth adding that those two were the first ever smartphones by Apple to come without a 3.5mm headphone jack. After Apple, a number of other smartphone companies ditched the 3.5mm headphone jack in their flagship devices too. The upgrade to AirPods, however, was a much awaited one by fans across the globe.HP refreshes its Envy, ProBook series of laptops, launches Reverb VR headset
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Oppo A7 and Oppo A5 receive a price cut in India
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Oppo A7 and Oppo A5 price
The 4GB RAM variant of the Oppo A7 is getting Rs 1,000 off of its original price while the Oppo A5 is getting Rs 3,000 off of its original price. Today onwards, the Oppo A7 4GB RAM variant can be picked up at Rs 15,990 which was originally sold for Rs 16,990. On the other hand, the Oppo A5 can be purchased for Rs 11,990 which originally was available for Rs 14,990.Oppo A7 specifications
The Oppo A7 sports a 6.2-inch In-Cell HD+ (1520 x 720 pixels) resolution display with a waterdrop-shaped notch. It is powered by Snapdragon 450 SoC coupled with 3GB or 4GB of RAM. The Oppo A7 comes with two storage variants, one with 32GB and the other with 64GB storage. Both the variants can support a microSD card of up to 256GB. The device runs on Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with ColorOS 5.2. The Oppo A7 packs a 4,230mAh battery that comes with VOOC charge technology. The device packs a dual rear camera which comprises of a 13MP primary sensor with a 2MP secondary sensor. On the front there is a 16MP selfie camera. The device also packs a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.Oppo A5 specifications
Coming to Oppo A5, it sports a 6.2-inch HD+ IPS LCD display with a notch. It is powered by the an octa-core Cortex A53 SoC coupled with 4GB RAM. The device packs 32GB of internal storage with support of a microSD card up to 256GB. The Oppo A5 runs on Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with ColorOS and packs a 4,230mAh battery.The Oppo A5 comes with a dual-rear camera setup at the back which comprises of a 13MP primary sensor paired with a 2MP secondary sensor. While at the front there is an 8MP selfie camera. Reducing the price of the devices before Holi is a wise move made by the company. With the prices reduced both the devices have become more purchasable for the features they offer. So, users who are looking for smartphones with good features but in a budget can go for these devices.Add joy to your festive celebrations with the Big Holi Offer. Avail now and get ₹1000 off on the #OPPOA5 and #OPPOA7. pic.twitter.com/OauSVQP1qw
— OPPO India (@oppomobileindia) March 20, 2019
Motorola One Vision to come with 48MP primary camera, Exynos 9610 SoC: Report
Motorola One Vision specifications (expected)
According to XDA Developers, Motorola One Vision will come with a display that has an aspect ratio of 21:9 coupled with a full-HD+ (1080×2520 pixels) resolution. However, the leak does not talk about the actual display size of the upcoming smartphone. Although the aspect ratio hints towards the Motorola One Vision smartphone sporting a tall display panel, it will somewhat be similar to Sony Xperia 1 and Xperia 10 models’ that we saw last month. However, we should also add here that previously leaked renders of Motorola P40 suggest that the smartphone will come with a 6.2-inch display. The report also suggests that Motorola One Vision will be powered by Exynos 9610 SoC clubbed with 3GB or 4GB RAM. The device is expected to be available in 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB inbuilt storage options. And we should add here that this is not in line with what was reported about Motorola P40 smartphone, as it was expected to come with Snapdragon 675 SoC. However, the presence of the Exynos 9610 SoC came to light with a recent Geekbench listing. On the camera front, the Motorola smartphone is expected to come with a 48MP primary sensor and the handset will come with features like Video 3D HDR and Long Exposure. It has been suggested to run the Android Pie out of the box and is expected to be a part of Google’s Android One program. It is also said to receive Android Q and Android R updates after it is launched. The upcoming handset is said to house a 3,500mAh battery. While in China, it may be launched as Motorola P40, in Latin America, India, and Brazil it is expected to come with Motorola One branding.Opera browser for Android gets inbuilt-VPN with latest update
Google to close down Inbox by Gmail on April 2
To recall, Inbox by Gmail was launched by Google in 2014 and with the app, the technology giant intended to increase productivity, particularly for people who receive a lot of emails regularly. Users could automatically generate replies, create bundles, and do so much more with Inbox.
We should also add here that since only two weeks are left before the app becomes history, Google has made it extremely hard for users to find Inbox by Gmail on Play Store, in case someone wants to give it a try before it is killed. So if you are one among such people, brace yourself to have a hard time looking on the Play Store.
The Inbox for Gmail features that have made their way to the regular Gmail app are Smart Reply, Nudges, inline attachments, among others. As we mentioned earlier, the regular Gmail app has not got all the features of Inbox by Gmail.
Call of Duty: Mobile game might be launching in the coming months, check out the teaser video
Moto G7 with FHD+ display will be launched in India on March 25
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Moto G7 price
Although the launch date of the device has been revealed by the company, it has not said anything about the India price of the device. Even the launch offers and the availability of the device have not been revealed by the firm. However, when launched globally, the Moto G7 held a price tag of $299 (approximately Rs 20,700). So, we can assume that when launched in India, the Moto G7 will be priced around the sub-20K range. Also, it is still not clear if the launched device will be sold exclusively through online channels or through retail stores or through both. https://twitter.com/motorolaindia/status/1108258068301824000 The Moto G7 comes in Ceramic Black and Clear White colour options and it also has a 3D glass build with a layer of P2i water repellent coating on it.Moto G7 specifications
The Moto G7 sports a 6.24-inch Full HD+ (2,270 x 1,080 pixels) resolution Max Vision display with an aspect ratio of 19:9 and a pixel density of 403ppi. The display of the device comes protected with the Corning Gorilla Glass 3. As said before, the Moto G7 is powered by a 1.8GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 SoC coupled with 4GB of RAM. The device holds 64GB of internal storage and can also support microSD card up to 512GB. The Moto G7 packs a 3,000mAh battery with 15W TurboPower fast charging support. For photography, the Moto G7 comes with dual-rear camera setup, which comprises of a 12MP primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture paired with a 5MP secondary sensor with an aperture size of f/2.2. On the other side, at the front, there is an 8MP selfie camera with an f/2.2 aperture. Other features of the Moto G7 includes 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth v4.2, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, GPS/ A-GPS, a 3.5mm headphone jack, along with a USB Type-C port. The device’s dimensions are 157 x 75.3 x 8mm and it weighs 172 grams. 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.Nokia 9 PureView may soon launch in India, teases HMD Global
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Nokia 9 PureView price and availability (expected)
The Nokia 9 PureView carries a price tag of $699 (approximately Rs 48,300) in the global markets. But the smartphone’s price in India has not been revealed by the company yet. However, we can expect the cost to be similar to the global pricing of the device, and the handset might bear a price tag of around Rs 50,000. The Nokia 9 PureView comes in only one colour option – Midnight Blue.Nokia 9 PureView specifications
Nokia 9 PureView sports a 5.99-inch Quad-HD+ (1440 x 2960 pixels) resolutions POLED display with an aspect ratio of 18.5:9. The smartphone is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC coupled with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. According to the HMD Global, it has worked closely with Google and Qualcomm to optimize the camera experience of the Nokia 9 PureView. The device packs a 3,320mAh battery with support of wireless charging.Nokia 9Get ready to capture the most breathtaking pictures with the all new Nokia 9. Stay tuned!
Posted by Nokia Mobile on Monday, March 18, 2019

