iQOO 3 5G pricing, specification and design details tipped ahead of the official launch

Recently, we came across many leaks and rumours related to the upcoming iQOO 3 5G. The device is going to launch in India as well as in China on the same day on February 25th at 11.30 AM IST. Ahead of the launch some key details related to the smartphone have been teased on Twitter as well as a leak revealing the pricing and specifications of iQOO 3 5G. Those who are unknown iQOO is a sub-brand of the Chinese smartphone manufacturer Vivo. But in the country, it is going to operate as a separate entity. The is going to launch iQoo 3 5G on February 25 in India as well as China. As per the company head Gagan Arora, the device will be offered in 2 variants 4G as well as 5G and will be powered by the Snapdragon 865 SoC. His tweet reads, “It’s the latest only. iQOO 3 will be in 2 variants -4G and 5G and you have received the 4G variant. By the way, both variants have Snapdragon 865!” In the latest development, a report published by 91Mobiles tipped off the pricing of the upcoming device. The report suggests that the variant with the 4G connectivity is going to be priced around Rs 35000 whereas the 5G fellow is going to cost around Rs 40,000.  “However, the iQOO 3 5G price in India can go up to Rs 45,000” according to the report. Both the 4G and 5G variants will be available in India via e-commerce website Flipkart.
iQOO 3
Image Courtesy: Weibo
Moreover, some pictures of the forthcoming device have been tipped on the web via Weibo which revealed the specification as well as the design details of iQOO 3. These pictures have been clicked during a private event. The leaked renders revealed the front as well as the rear panel. As per the render, the 5G variant of iQOO 3 is going to be offered in three colours  Volcano Orange, Tornado Black, and Quantum Silver. Starting from the front panel the smartphone will be featuring a Polar View Display with E3 Super AMOLED with a hole punch that equips a selfie camera on the top right corner of the display screen. While on the back there is going to a quad rear camera placed in a rectangular module. The leaked images also revealed that it is going to offer LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. Over that there will be a 4400mAh battery supported by a 55W Super Flash Charger as well as HiFi AK4377A PA amplifier.
iQOO 3 image
Image Courtesy: SlashLeaks
This does not stop here the Volcano Orange colour variants appeared on the internet which shows black spots like the design on it. Also, the branding is done on the bottom left corner of the back panel. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook 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.

Comparison: Samsung Galaxy A71 VS OnePlus 7 VS Redmi K20 Pro

On Wednesday, the South Korean smartphone manufacturer Samsung announced the launch of its new A-series smartphone in India. The company launched Samsung Galaxy A71 in the country, which will be available for purchase from February 24 via Flipkart with a price tag of Rs 29,999. The device comes with a quad rear camera set up with a 64-megapixel primary camera and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 processor. Under the price segment, the device competes with OnePlus 7 and Redmi K20 Pro. So here is our comparison of Samsung Galaxy A71, OnePlus 7 and Redmi K20 Pro so you can easily decide which suits you best.

Display

Samsung Galaxy A71:6.7-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-O Display  OnePlus 7:6.41-inch Optic AMOLED screen protected with Gorilla Glass 6 Redmi K20 Pro:6.39-inch Full-HD+ (1,080 x 2,340 pixels) AMOLED display with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9.

Processor

Samsung Galaxy A71: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730  OnePlus 7:Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC Redmi K20 Pro: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC

Rear camera(s)

Samsung Galaxy A71: Quad-camera setup with 64MP primary camera, 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens, a 5MP depth sensor and a 5-megapixel macro lens OnePlus 7:Dual rear camera setup with a 48MP primary sensor and a 5MP lens. Redmi K20 Pro: Triple rear camera setup with a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor, a 13MP wide-angle lens and an 8MP telephoto sensor.

Selfie camera

Samsung Galaxy A71: 32MP selfie camera with f/2.2 aperture. OnePlus 7: 16MP selfie camera with an f/2.0 aperture. Redmi K20 Pro: 20MP pop-up front camera.

RAM and storage

Samsung Galaxy A71: 8GB of RAM with 128GB of internal storage OnePlus 7: 6GB/8GB RAM and 128GB/ 256GB storage Redmi K20 Pro: 6GB RAM/128GB storage and 8GB RAM/256GB storage

Battery

Samsung Galaxy A71: 4,500mAh battery OnePlus 7: 3,700mAh battery Redmi K20 Pro: 4,000mAh battery

Operating system

Samsung Galaxy A71: One UI 2.0 on top of Android 10  OnePlus 7: Android 9 Pie skinned with OxygenOS Redmi K20 Pro: Android 9.0 Pie skinned with MIUI 10

Price

Samsung Galaxy A71: Rs 29,999 OnePlus 7:Rs 29,999 Redmi K20 Pro: Rs 24,999

Our Take

If we go through the spec sheet of the Galaxy A71 it looks modern, but in terms of pricing, it is on a higher side. There are plenty of other devices being offered that come at a much cheaper price. But if you want a phone with better performance and lesser bloatware then we would recommend you to go for OnePlus 7. In terms of longer battery life, Samsung offers a 4,500mAh battery and that too with a  25W Super-Fast charging tech whereas OnePlus and Redmi come with 3,700mAh and 4,000mAh battery respectively. A71 runs on One UI 2.0 on top of Android 10 out of the box. Whereas both OnePlus 7 and Redmi K20 runs on Android 9 skinned with Oxygen OS and MIUI 10 respectively. And if you want a phone that offers great selfies then you can go for Galaxy A71.  For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook 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.

Microsoft launches new Office Mobile app for iOS and Android devices

Last year the Software manufacturing giant Microsoft introduced a new Office Mobile App, which since then was under testing. The App is now available for download for iPhone and Android users. The all in one app combines Word, Excel and PowerPoint in a single software. This makes it easier for the users to edit their documents spreadsheets and presentations within this single app while making multitasking between different apps with no effort. These days millions of people use Office on their phones to achieve more at work, home and school. Whereas many people save their documents from their computers or laptop to their smartphones so that they can easily be accessed during their travel via different mediums. In order to make it hassle-free, Microsoft has come up with a new app called Office Mobile app. "Microsoft Key benefits of using the new Office app:
  • It is a combination of three apps at one place that is Word, Excel, and PowerPoint without having to download separate apps on your device and switch between. That means fewer apps acquire a lesser amount of space on your phone.
  • The app also lets you use your camera for converting images into editable Word and Excel documents, scanning PDFs and capturing whiteboards with automatic digital enhancements so that they are readable.
  • Adding new functionality for common tasks people often encounter when working on a phone—things like making quick notes, signing PDFs, scanning QR codes and transferring files between devices.
To recall, Microsoft introduced the Office app last year in November during its Ignite conference. According to the company immediately after the release of the app tens of thousands of people immediately downloaded the app on their Android and iOS devices that the company to cause to hit the 10,000-user limit in Apple’s TestFlight program in just a few hours. Considering the public reviews the company made several enhancements to the app such as third-party storage services including Box, Dropbox, Google Drive, and iCloud; templates to help users create new documents, spreadsheets, and presentations; and general performance improvements. The Microsoft Office Mobile app is now available for download on Android tablets with limited support and the company promises to make the app fully optimized for tablets soon. In the coming months, the company Microsoft will also roll out other features to this Office Mobile app such as:
  • Word Dictation: This feature turns the user’s voice into text along with simple toolbars to easily apply the right formatting and punctuation required.
  • Excel Card View: This feature allows you to view as well as edit data in an Excel table row in a simple, digestible card format so you do not have span across columns that extend beyond the limits of the screen.
  • Outline to Powerpoint: This feature lets you write presentation content as a simple outline and allows PowerPoint Designer to turn it into presentable slides with the proper styling, formatting, and iconography of your content.
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Samsung launched a new series of Convertible Inverter Air Conditioners

As the summers are approaching Samsung Electronics launched a new series of Convertible Inverter Air Conditioner models in India. The company has launched two new series Dura series and Copper Series. The new Air Conditioners will be available via Flipkart. “Samsung is partnering with Flipkart to bring its latest range of Convertible Inverter Air Conditioners to online customers during the eagerly awaited Flipkart Cooling Days. Our research has shown that AC consumers are most concerned about durability, affordability and energy efficiency and this new online series is designed to meet these expectations of consumers with Samsung’s best-in-class technology,” said Piyush Kunnapallil, Director – Online Business, Consumer Electronics, Samsung India. Convertible Inverter Air Conditioner Samsung convertible Inverter Air Conditioners comes in 1-ton and 1.5-ton variants along with three-star and five-star energy efficiency options. Samsung has launched five models that comes with the Convertible Mode. Additionally, All the models are provided with a 10-year warranty on the digital inverter compressor along with a five-year warranty on the condenser, five-year warranty on the PCB Controller and free-gas recharge for five years and free installation. The new line up of Samsung Convertible Air Conditioners will be available for purchase via e-commerce platform Flipkart as well as Samsung Estore. The sale of the new range of Air Conditioners will begin from February 22 and will go on till February 25. The new ACs price starts from Rs 33,499. The available launch offer includes transactions made using select credit & debit cards will get an additional 10% cashback offer of up to Rs 1500. Samsung Air Conditioner   Now coming to the features the new range of Samsung Air Conditioners comes with a convertible model that allows the users to convert their 2 Ton AC to 1.5 Ton, 1.5 Ton to 1 Ton and 1 Ton AC to 0.8Ton. This feature lets them control the colling capacity of the device while saving electricity. The Air conditioners make use of the 8-Pole Digital Inverter technology so that the user can maintain the desired temperature without having to worry about turning the air conditioner on and off. The company states that the new series produces less torque fluctuation which ensures effective and efficient operation with less vibration and noise.  The Samsung ACs can stably operate even in high fluctuation of voltage which means it does not require a separate stabilizer also with a 130V – 290V* operating range, these ACs can even sustain low voltage operation and remain stable. All the Samsung Convertible Air Conditioner models comes with Triple Protection that protects the ACs from damage due to humidity and power surge. This also prevents corrosion of the outdoor unit and can endure extreme heat. The Smart Installation mode on the device automatically checks installation status to find out if there are any problems while using the air conditioner.  For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook 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.

Samsung Galaxy A71 with Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 processor launched in India

Samsung has finally launched its new A-series smartphone in the Indian market. The company launched Samsung Galaxy A71 that comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 processor and a quad rear camera set up with a 64-megapixel primary camera and Android 10 out of the box. Prior to its Indian launch, the device was launched in Vietnam last year in December. There the company introduced the phone in two RAM and Storage variants 6GB of RAM with 128GB of storage and 8GB of RAM with 128GB of internal storage. But here the company launched only single 8GB RAM with 128GB storage variant. 

Samsung Galaxy A71 pricing and availability

The company today launched the Samsung Galaxy A71 in India. As said, the company offered the phone in a single variant of 8GB of RAM with 128GB storage at Rs 29,999. The device will be available in three colour options of Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush Silver and Prism Crush Blue. The smartphone is going to be put on sale from February 24. It can be purchased via leading e-commerce platforms as well as from Samsung Opera House and Samsung.com.

Samsung Galaxy A71 specifications 

Samsung Galaxy A71 features a 6.7-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-O Display with 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. It comes with an in-display fingerprint sensor. It runs on  One UI 2.0 on top of Android 10 out of the box. The smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 octa-core processor with 8GB of RAM with 128GB of internal storage. The storage can be expanded up to 512GB via a microSD card.  In terms of imaging, Samsung Galaxy A71 features a quad-camera set up on the rear panel that consists of a 64-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture. The set up is further assisted by a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with f/2.2 aperture, a 5-megapixel depth sensor with an f/2.2 aperture and a 5-megapixel macro lens with f/2.4 aperture. In terms of selfies and video calls, the smartphone comes equipped with a notch that consists of a 32-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.2 aperture. In terms of connectivity, there is 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS, and a USB Type-C port. It houses a 4,500mAh battery supported by a 25W Super-Fast charging tech. In addition to this, the smartphone comes with Make for India features that have been designed to help Gen Z consumers live a fast-paced yet organized life. The Alive feature makes SMS come alive by identifying messages that are most useful to the user and organizing them neatly in the form of visual cards such as Reminders and Offers. Now the keyboard offers multilingual predictions with the use of AI which can detect the language used by the user while typing. Now the users are allowed to find app content quickly with the use of Finders. They can search for content across entertainment, e-commerce, food and travel within the popular apps installed on their phones.  For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook 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.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite review: An absolute stunner

South Korean technology giant Samsung recently launched its Galaxy Note 10 Lite smartphone in India. Priced at Rs 38,999, Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite has a beautiful design, comes with 4,500mAh battery and houses a triple rear camera setup. Everything about it is premium. We spent a few days with the smartphone and here’s what we think of it:

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite design and display

Let’s begin by talking about the design of Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite. The smartphone is an absolute stunner when it comes to look and feel. One evident difference between Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite and other handsets in Note series is that it comes with a flat display. Some people may not like this over displays with curved edges as they offer more surface area. In fact, even the bezels that outline the screen of the smartphone are not exactly every thin and the chin is thicker than the rest of the three. The device comes with an Infinity-O display, which basically means that the selfie camera of the handset is housed right in the centre of the top of the screen. Right above the selfie camera of the smartphone, there is a very thin slit which houses the earpiece. The edges of the smartphone are metallic. The right one has the power and the volume rocker buttons sandwiched on it, while the left one has the SIM tray. The top has the secondary microphone and the edge on the bottom has the Type-C port, 3.5mm headphone jack and the speaker grille. Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite 3 Flip over and you will see the back panel of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite smartphone. The handset’s rear panel is made of Glasstic, a combination of Glass and Plastic. The smartphone is available in Aura Black, Aura Red and Aura Glow colours and we got the latter for our review. The device is shiny and glossy looking and whenever light falls on it, one can see all the colours of rainbow on the back. On top left of the handset’s back is the camera module that houses three sensors and an LED flash. Besides this, the rear panel also has the Samsung branding. One thing that we should mention is that Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite does not have IP68 rating, which basically means that it is not dust or water-proof. Since it is a Note series device, Galaxy Note 10 Lite comes with the S Pen, which can slide in a slot on the bottom edge of the smartphone. To conclude, we would say that the handset looks very premium and stylish. Other than the lack of IP68 rating, there is no other thing about it that can be counted as a downer. Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite 4 Coming to the 6.7-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display of Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite, the screen has an aspect ratio of 20:9 and is certified for HDR playback. An optical fingerprint sensor is also embedded under the screen. The display is definitely one of the best aspects of the smartphone. The colours are vibrant and accurate and they remain consistent at different viewing angles. The brightness of the display was also apt and once the Adaptive brightness feature was enabled, the level of light getting emitted keeps on changing according to the lighting in the surroundings of the handset. We watched a number of videos on the device and it was an absolute visual treat. The images projected on the screen were sharp and crisp at all times. The sunlight readability of the handset was good too. In a nutshell, as we said before, the screen of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite is definitely one of its best aspects.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite performance and cameras

Before we start talking about the performance of Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite, we’ll quickly talk about the rest of its specifications. The smartphone is powered by 2.7GHz Exynos 9810 processor and comes with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The handset can hold microSD cards of up to 1TB. Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite has support for Samsung Knox, which is the company’s defence-grade security platform that is supposed to protect the user’s data. For imaging duties, the smartphone features triple rear cameras including a Dual Pixel OIS 12MP, a 12MP ultrawide angle sensor with 123-degree field of view and a 12MP telephoto sensor. To click selfies and record video calls, there is a 32MP front-facing snapper. Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite houses a 4,500mAh battery that has support for super-fast charging. Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite 2 Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite also has support for S Pen, which has always been an integral part of the Note series. The company has improved the S Pen every year and the one that has been launched with the latest device has support for Bluetooth connectivity and pressure level of 4,096. The tip of the S Pen of Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite is as thin as 0.7mm. The S Pen has support for features like Air Command, Air Actions and remote control functions for various apps. The S Pen also has support for some AI-based functions like AR Doodle and Live Message. One can even use the S Pen to write various things down and then, the handwriting instantly gets converted into text. One can also have text translated in real time using the S Pen without having to use Google Translate. You can also click pictures using the S Pen. Besides these, there are many more functions that can be performed. Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite runs Android 10 with the company’s One UI 2 skinned on top. One can expect to find the usual features as well as enhanced focus on security that Android 10 gets. One good thing that we liked about the phone’s UI is system-wide dark mode. Speaking of the performance of Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite, performing most day to day tasks was a cakewalk for it. We used multiple apps on the device together, and it showed no signs of stress even once. Even gaming was a good experience on the smartphone. We played multiple games on it starting from Alto’s Odyssey to Asphalt 9: Legends and it did a good job with all of them. Even the graphic-hungry games ran smoothly on the handset. He face-unlock of the smartphone worked even in dimly-lit conditions and the fingerprint sensor also did a good job at most times. Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite houses a 4,500mAh battery, which is the highest so far in the Note series. With heavy usage that involved long phone calls, watching videos on YouTube and Netflix, playing games like Asphalt 9: Legends, navigation using Google Maps, the handset’s battery lasted more than a day. With moderate usage, it lasted two entire days. The call quality of the smartphone remained consistently good regardless of the kind of area we used it in. We even used the handset in areas like basements and even then, there was no problem in the call quality. Finally, let’s talk about the cameras of Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite. The 12MP primary camera comes with an f/1.7 aperture and it performed very well in well-lit as well as dimly-lit conditions.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite image 3
Image taken with primary camera
The images were sharp and clear and the colours were accurate. We took some beautiful and very clear quality shots during the day. Even during the evening, the quality of images did not go down. However, the same cannot be said about pictures that were taken in darkness. They did have some noise and distortion. Unfortunately, this does not get better with Night Mode. Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite image 4 Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite image 5 The 12MP telephoto sensor of the smartphone also clicks good images and manages to get a lot more area in the frame. However, the quality of images is not at par with the ones taken from the primary camera. The performance of the ultra-wide lens was also very similar to that of telephoto sensor in terms of image quality. It also struggles to click good images in dark areas. Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite image 2 Coming to selfies, the 32MP front facing snapper does a fair job (most of the times). There were instances when our skin in selfies looked unnaturally smooth, however, that can also be adjusted in the camera app.

Verdict

Most things about the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite can be counted as pros. Be it the beautiful and premium design, the lasting battery, the smooth performance or the vibrant display. However, in spite of being priced at Rs 38,999, the smartphone lacks an IP certification. Cameras were good, but we were still hungry for superior results. As since we have used the Galaxy Note 10+ and the ones on it were fantabulous. All in all, Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite is definitely a good buy at this price point. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook 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.

Microsoft Surface Pro 7, Surface Laptop 3, and Surface Pro X gest listed on Microsoft India website

The software technology giant Microsoft has listed  Surface Pro 7, Surface Laptop 3, and Surface Pro X on its official Indian website. All the newly launched laptops will soon be available for purchase. To recall these three devices were introduced by the company at the Microsoft October Event last year. Out of the three devices, one that is Surface Pro 7 is already available for purchase via online platforms Amazon and Flipkart. 

Microsoft Surface Pro 7, Surface Laptop 3 and Surface Pro X pricing and availability

Until now the company has not revealed any exact information related to the pricing and availability of Surface Laptop 3 and Surface Pro X. But Surface Pro 7 can now be bought via e-commerce platforms Amazon and Flipkart. The Intel 10th gen Core i3-1005G1 processor with 4GB RAM and 128GB SSD comes with a price tag of Rs 70,999. Whereas the Intel 10th Gen Core i5-1035G4 processor variant with 8GB RAM and 128GB SSD has been priced at Rs 85,990. The Intel 10th Gen Core i5-1035G4 processor variant with 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD has been priced at  Rs 1,13,990. Lastly, the top-notch model of Surface Pro 7 that is Intel 10th Gen Core i7-1065G7 with 16GB RAM and 256GB storage can now be picked at Rs 1,37,990. The company offers all the models of the Surface 7 Pro in Platinum and Matte Black finishes. Microsoft Surface Pro 7

Microsoft Surface Pro 7

Surface Pro 7 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen display with 2736×1824 pixels of resolutions. The device is powered by the Intel 10th Gen Core i7 processor. The company offers the laptop in 4GB, 8GB and 16GB RAM along with 128GB and 256GB of SSD storage. The device comes with an  8-megapixel rear camera with autofocus and a 5-megapixel camera on the front display. The Surface laptop runs on Windows 10 Home which is supported by Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth v5. It also comes equipped with 1.6W stereo speakers with Dolby Audio along with dual far-field studio mics.  Microsoft Surface Pro X

Microsoft Surface Pro X

Surface Pro X comes with a 13-inch display with a 3.2 aspect ratio and 2880×1920 pixels of resolution. The device is powered by the company’s own Microsoft SQ1 processor that is paired with up to 16GB of RAM options along with up to 512GB of SSD storage. It also comes equipped with Adreno 685 GPU for graphics. The laptop runs on Windows 10 Home supported by Windows Hello. In terms of cameras, there is a 10-megapixel rear camera with autofocus and a 5-megapixel camera on the front display. Surface Pro X  has dual far-field studio mics and 2W stereo speakers with Dolby Audio. The connectivity option includes Bluetooth 5, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Surface Connect port, Surface Keyboard Connector port, a Nano-SIM slot, two USB Type-C ports, GPS, and GLONASS.  Microsoft Surface Laptop 3

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3

The company offers the Surface Laptop 3 in two screen sizes  13.5-inches and 15 inches. The former one comes with the Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i7-1065G7 processor and for graphics, there is Intel Iris Plus graphics. Whereas the latter one is powered by AMD Ryzen 7 3780U mobile processor with Radeon RX Vega 11 graphics. Both the models are offered with up to 6GB of RAM and up to 1TB of SSD storage options. The device runs on Windows 10 Home. The laptop comes with a 720p HD web camera on the front display. For connectivity There is a USB Type-C port, USB-A port, 3.5mm audio jack, Surface Connect port, Bluetooth 5,  Wi-Fi 6(13.5-inch Surface Laptop 3) and Wi-Fi 802.11ac (15-inch Surface Laptop 3). For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook 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.

Qualcomm unveils its third-generation 5G modem called Snapdragon X60

The American company Qualcomm has announced its new third-generation 5G modem that is called the Snapdragon X60 5G Modem-RF System. The company is known to be a leading wireless technology innovator. The chipset features the world’s first 5-nanometer 5G baseband that comes with a new antenna chip and the first 5G Modem-RF System to support spectrum aggregation across all key 5G bands and combinations. The new Snapdragon X60 comes with the new Qualcomm QTM535 mmWave antenna module that has been designed to improve the performance and capacity for operators worldwide while increasing average 5G speeds for thinner, sleeker smartphones. The X60 supports mmWave and sub-6 using frequency division duplex (FDD) and time division duplex (TDD), which claims to provide ultimate operator flexibility in order to boost the 5G performance that put to use fragmented spectrum assets.  Cristiano Amon, president, Qualcomm Incorporated said, “Qualcomm Technologies is at the heart of 5G launches globally with mobile operators and OEMs introducing 5G services and mobile devices at a record pace. As 5G standalone networks are introduced in 2020, our third-generation 5G modem-RF platform brings extensive spectrum aggregation capabilities and options to fuel the rapid expansion of 5G rollouts while enhancing coverage, power efficiency and performance for mobile devices. We are excited about the fast adoption of 5G across geographies and the positive impact 5G is having on the user experience.” It also let on fiber-like internet speeds and low latency, to deliver wirelessly over 5G. This opens the door for the next generation of connected applications and experiences, that also includes highly responsive multiplayer gaming and immersive 360-degree video to connected cloud computing. Snapdragon X60 In addition to this Snapdragon X60 includes 5G FDD-TDD sub-6 carrier aggregation solution along with dynamic spectrum sharing (DSS) that allows a wide range of deployment options that also include the ability to resue LTE spectrum for 5G in order to deliver higher average network speeds and speed up 5G expansion. Its 5G modem can deliver up to 7.5 gigabits per second (Gbps) download speeds and 3 Gbps upload speeds. Whereas all the sub-6 GHz spectrum in standalone mode doubles up the peak data rates in 5G standalone mode.  “VoNR support in Snapdragon X60 will be an important step in the global mobile industry’s transition from non-standalone to stand-alone mode, as it will allow mobile operators to provide high-quality voice services on 5G NR.” The company promises to ship the samples of Snapdragon X60 and QTM535 in the first quarter of 2020. And the smartphones are expected to start using the new Modem-RF System in early 2021. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook 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.

Samsung A71 with quad rear cameras set to launch in India today

The South Korean smartphone brand last year unveiled two new smartphones in the Vietnamese market expanding its A-series line up. The company launched Galaxy A71 and A51, out of which one has already made its way to the Indian market later last month. In January Samsung launched Galaxy A51 in India. Now today the company is going to launch another new smartphone in the country that is Samsung Galaxy A71. Today Samsung will be rolling out Galaxy A71 in India which has already been launched in Vietnam before arriving in India. The device is going to come with some Make for India features however the company has not disclosed the pricing of the product. In the Vietnam market, the company introduced the phone in two variants 6GB of RAM with 128GB of storage and 8GB of RAM with 128GB of internal storage. But for the Indian market, it is only going to offer it in a single RAM and storage that is 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage that will be priced around Rs 30000. It is likely to be put on sale in the country from February 24 onwards via online platforms as well as offline retail stores. The company offers the smartphone in four colour variants of Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush Silver, Prism Crush Blue and Prism Crush Pink again the colour options might also differ for the Indian market.

Samsung Galaxy A71 specifications

The upcoming smartphone that is Galaxy A71 is going to run on One UI 2.0 on top of Android 10 out of the box. Under the hood, there will be a Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 chipset combined with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. It will feature a 6.7-inch full-HD+ sAMOLED Infinity-O Display with 1080×2400 pixels of resolution. There is also an in-display fingerprint sensor for authentication. In terms of the imaging department, Samsung Galaxy A71 features a quad rear camera set up that includes a 64-megapixel main camera sensor with f/1.8 aperture. Additionally, there will be a 2-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor with an f/2.2 aperture, a 5-megapixel depth sensor for portraits and a 5-megapixel macro lens for macro photography. The device comes with a 32-megapixel front-facing camera for taking selfies and video calls. There is a microSD slot that lets you expand the internal storage up to 512GB using a microSD card. The device houses a 4,500mAh battery that is supported by a 25W fast charging technology.  For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook 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.

LG K61, LG K51S and LG K41S launched with quad rear cameras: specifications

LG electronic today launched three new smartphones. The company launched LG K61, LG K51S and LG K41S under the K series category. The key highlights of the devices include a quad rear camera set up, a 4,000mAh battery and a 6.5-inch display. The company launched the phones in the US market followed by European and then the Asian market.  LG K61, LG K51S and LG K41S have been launched and are expected to arrive in the market in Q2 this year. Until now the company has not revealed the pricing of all the three smartphones. The LG K61 will be available in three colour variants Titanium, White, and Blue whereas LG K51S will also come in three colour options Titanium, Pink and Blue. Lastly, LG K41S will arrive in Titanium, Black, and White colour variants.

LG K61 specifications

LG K61 will be powered by a 2.3GHz octa-core processor combined with 4GB of RAM and two storage options of 64GB and 128GB. The internal memory is expandable up to 2TB using a microSD card. The device will feature a 6.5-inch full-HD+ display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It houses a 4,000mAh of battery capacity and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. For photos and videos LG K61 sports a quad rear camera pill-shaped module placed horizontally. The camera set up includes a 48-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel super-wide lens, a 2-megapixel macro lens and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. On the front, there is a 16-megapixel selfie camera. It includes LTE, NFC, Bluetooth v5, dual-band Wi-Fi among others for connectivity. 

LG K51S specifications

LG K51S sports a 6.5-inch HD+ display with a 20:9 aspect ratio. To power it up, the device comes with a 4,000mAh battery. There is a 2.3GHz octa-core processor under the hood with 3GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The storage can be expanded up to 2TB via microSD card. In terms of optics, LG K51S also features a quad-camera set up on the rear panel that includes a 32-megapixel primary camera along with a 5-megapixel super-wide lens. Further assisted by a dual 2-megapixel macro lens and a depth sensor for portraits. The device sports a 13-megapixel front-facing camera for taking selfies and video calls.

LG K41S specifications

LG K41S will arrive with a 6.5-inch HD+ display with 20:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone draws its power from the  2.0GHz octa-core processor coupled with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. The internal storage is expandable up to 2TB by means of microSD card and houses a 400mAh battery. In the imaging department, the newly launched device features a quad rear camera set up consisting of a 13-megapixel primary camera, a 5-megapixel super wide-angle camera, a 2-megapixel macro camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. LG K41S sports a megapixel selfie camera on the front display.  For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook 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 Fold 2 will feature an Infinity V display and a 64MP camera

The South Korean smartphone manufacturer Samsung is working on the development of the successor of the Galaxy Fold which was launched globally last year. The device is expected to be in the second half of this year. For quite a long time many leaks related to the Galaxy Fold 2 have been doing the rounds on the internet. A recent leak poured in which reveals few details of the upcoming foldable device.  Lately, XDA developer’s Max Weinbach leaked a few details of the Galaxy Fold 2 via its Twitter account. According to him, the foldable device is going to come with an Infinity-V Display whereas its predecessor comes with visible bezels on top as well as the bottom. But this time the second generation of the Fold will have a larger display with less visible bezels which means the slimmer one. Additionally, it will either adorn a hole-punch display or will carry an under the display camera. Also this time the company will be providing a new form of S Pen with the Galaxy Fold 2. Besides this, he also mentioned that the Fold 2 will come with a camera set up exactly similar to the one which we have seen on the newly launched Samsung Galaxy S20+. The S20+ comes with a quad rear camera setup housed in a rectangular-shaped module that also includes a flashlight. It includes a 64-megapixel telephoto lens, dual 12-megapixel camera and ultra-wide and a wide-angle camera sensor and a depth sensor. The camera set up supports 3x Hybrid Optic Zoom as and also offers  30x Super-Resolution Zoom. In addition to this, the leaks also revealed that Galaxy Fold 2 is supposed to arrive in ceramic and stainless steel finishes along with five colour options Blue, Silver, Gold, Pink, and Black. According to a South Korean publication Aju Daily, the Galaxy Fold 2 has been codenamed ‘Champ’ that will have no camera holes. If rumours are to be believed the device is going to feature under-display camera technology. This will also reduce the bezels that mean it will have a full screen. Rest there no official information related to the launch, specifications and the pricing of the Fold 2 but we will keep you updated as soon as anything we get related to the foldable smartphone.  To recall Galaxy Fold was launched in India last year in the month of October. The device was priced at Rs 1,64,999 for the single 12GB of RAM with 512GB of internal storage variant. The device features two displays a 7.3-inch dynamic AMOLED Infinity Flex Main Display and a 4.6-inch HD+ Super AMOLED Display. It is powered by a7㎚ 64-bit Octa-Core Processor at 2.84GHz (Maximum Clock Speed) + 2.41GHz + 1.78GHz with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. The foldable device draws its power from dual batteries on each side with a total capacity of 4,380mAh with 15W wired as well as wireless fast charging support. On the part of cameras, it carries six cameras on it. A 10MP selfie camera on the cover, a front dual camera setup consists a 10MP and an 8MP RGB depth camera . The triple rear camera set up includes a 16MP ultra-wide camera, a 12MP wide-angle camera and a 12MO telephoto camera.  For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook 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 X50 Pro 5G teased India’s first 5G smartphone to launch on February 24 ahead of iQoo by a day

The Chinese smartphone company Realme is all set to launch a new smartphone in India. The company will be hosting a global launch of  Realme X50 Pro 5G in the country on February 24. The device was planned to unveil at the MWC 2020 which has now been cancelled due to the Coronavirus outbreak. The mobile device is teased to be India’s first 5G smartphone, which will be unveiled in India as well as before the world for the first time. This will happen even before the company’s home market launch in China. Realme will be hosting a live launch event in New Delhi on February 24. The launch event will be live-streamed, which will begin at 2.30 PM onwards. To announce the arrival of the smartphone Realme India’ Chief Madhav Sheth took to Twitter to share the news. He made a tweet that reads, “A firm believer & doer of #PowerMeetsStyle philosophy! Bringing #realmeX50Pro with many India firsts: – 1st 5G smartphone – 1st & fastest charging smartphone with 65W Dart charge – 1st smartphone with Snapdragon 865 processor See you on 24th Feb at 2:30PM” However, the company did not reveal much about the smartphone, but it is going to support 65W fast charging tech that will come will Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 processor under the hood. The invite clearly indicates that Realme X50 Pro 5G is going to carry a dual selfie camera. This device is the second mobile phone by the company to have a dual selfie camera. Last year in December the company launched Realme X50 5G that also has a dual camera on the front display. Realme X50 Pro 5G Moreover, the company has dropped a teaser of the upcoming smartphone that reveals a few key details about it. The company has put up a poster of Realme X2 Pro 5G on its event page that showcases the phone donning a red colour with a glossy finish. It clearly reveals that the device is going to carry a quad-camera set up on the rear panel placed vertically on the left corner inside a pill-shaped module.  Over that, it will support the 20X digital zoom. As for the cameras, Realme X50 Pro is going to pack a 64-megapixel primary camera sensor. While on the front there is a dual selfie camera. A 90Hz Super AMOLED Full-Screen display will also play house in this smartphone. Until now these are the only official information related instances available for the Realme X50 Pro 5G. As the launch day approaches we would keep you updated with more information related to this mobile phone.  For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook 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 first generation of the Oppo Watch teased, to come with Apple-like rectangular dial 

Oppo is working on its new smartwatch that will be featuring a curved screen with 3D glass protection. The device is going to arrive in the first quarter of 2020 that looks similar to the Apple Watch in terms of design. The company’s Vice President has revealed some more information about the upcoming OPPO smartwatch.  Oppo’s VP Shen Yiren took to Twitter to showcase the first promo poster of Oppo Smart wearable. While sharing the image of the Oppo Watch the company’s VP tweet reads, Here’s another look at the forthcoming OPPO Watch. The curved screen and 3D glass will be a game-changer.” However, he did not share any further information related to the wearable but the device will arrive in markets in Q1 2020. 
Oppo Watch
Image Courtesy: Twitter
Later last month he also shared an image of the forthcoming device via its Weibo account. While sharing the image he did not reveal much about the product but he said that the Oppo Watch would come with a flexible screen and a curved screen design that might be the smartest watch of the year. While looking at the image the Oppo smartwatch has adopted the Apple Watch watch design that would come with a two physical button on its sides. It would sport metal edges in gold and silver colours along with a  silicone strap. In the earlier image which was shared Weibo, it showed the device having a cream silicon strap and the watch face has a flower design and the time is displayed in the centre. It expected to offer more watch faces along with more colour options at the time of the official launch. Last month at its  “Inno Day 2019” conference in Shenzhen Oppo announced some of its plans related to some of its upcoming products namely smartwatches, Headphones as well as 5G customer-provided equipment (CPE). These products will arrive in the first quarter of this year. At the conference, the company revealed that its upcoming smart wearable would feature ECG support that we have already seen on Apple’s Watch Series 4, Watch Series 5, Amazefit Verge 2 as well as on Samsung Galaxy Active 2 The company is likely to launch its first generation of Oppo Watch alongside it new smartphone Find X2. It was planned to be unveiled at this year’s MWC but could not make because of the cancellation of the trade show. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook 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.

Samsung to launch Galaxy M31 with a 6,000mAh battery in India on February 25

For quite a long time Samsung Galaxy M31 has been part of the rumour mills. Previously, we came across leaks and rumours related to the upcoming smartphone. Under the M series, the company has already launched six devices namely Galaxy M10, M20, M30, M40, M10s and M30s. The smartphone is going to make its debut under the mid-range price segment and is all set to launch on February 25th in India. As per a report, the device will arrive with a starting price of Rs 15,999 and is also supposed to launch in two RAM and storage variants.

Samsung Galaxy M31 expected pricing and availability

According to a report, Samsung Galaxy M31 will be offered in two variants: 6GB of  RAM with 64GB storage and 6GB of RAM with 128GB storage. The company is going to launch the device on February 25th at 1 PM and will go on sale in the country in the first week of March. It is suggested that Galaxy M31 will launch with a starting price of Rs 15,999 for the base model. The device is going to be made available on all the leading stores in the country and on  Amazon and Samsung online store.

Samsung Galaxy M31 expected specifications

Also, recently we came across some of the leaked specifications of the upcoming smartphone. Samsung Galaxy M31 is going to come with a super-AMOLED display. The company has created a dedicated microsite on the e-commerce platform Amazon that reveals its key specifications. According to the teaser, the device is going to feature a Super-AMOLED infinity U  Display. It packs a massive 6,000mAh battery along that is claimed to offer 2 days of battery life. Galaxy M31 is going to feature a quad-camera setup that includes a 64-megapixel primary sensor. An ultra-wide-angle lens, a microlens for macro photography and a depth sensor for taking portraits. Not much has been said about the Megapixel power of the rest of the cameras. The front will have a single selfie camera in a U-shaped notch. The cameras will have support for low light as well as scene optimizer. Samsung Galaxy M31 notify me option has already been added to the Samsung India website and some details have been released there.  For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook 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.

Poco X2 with Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G chipset to go on sale in India today via Flipkart

Earlier this month the Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi’s spin-off brand Poco launched its second mobile handset in India. The company launched Poco X2 in the country with aggressive pricing. Today the smartphone is going on sale in the country for the second time. The key specifications of the device include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G processor, quad rear camera setup and a hole-punch display.

Poco X2 pricing and sale timings

The company launched Poco X2 in three variants 6GB of RAM with 64GB storage, 6GB of RAM with 128GB storage and 8GB of RAM with 256GB of storage. The three devices can be purchased at Rs 15,999, Rs 16,999 and Rs 19,999 respectively. The company offers the phone in three colour options: Atlantis Blue, Matrix Purple and Phoenix Red. The sale will commence at 12 noon via the e-commerce website Flipkart. The offers on the purchase of the device include an instant discount of Rs 1,000 if the transaction is made through ICICI Bank debit or credit cards or on EMI transactions.

Poco X2 Specifications

Poco X2 comes with a 6.67-inch full-HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 20:9 aspect ratio and 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution. The display has a pill type camera cutout, which houses selfie cameras protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. CG5 glass is available on both, the front as well as the back. The Poco smartphone runs on MIUI 11 based on the top of Android 10. It draws its power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G processor coupled with up to 8GB of RAM with 256GB of internal storage. In terms of the camera capabilities, Poco X2 comes equipped with a quad rear camera set up that includes a 64-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.89 aperture. Further assisted by an 8-megapixel wide-angle lens with a 120-degree field of view, two-megapixel macro lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor for portrait shots. While on the front it sports a dual-camera setup with the 20-megapixel main camera sensor and a 2-megapixel depth sensor for taking selfies and video calls. Poco comes with a 4,500mAh battery supported by a 27W fast charging technology. For authentication, it comes with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. The device also comes coated with P2i splash-proof tech. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook 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.

itel Vision 1 launched with 4000mAh battery and dual camera: Pricing and specifications

China-based Transsion Holdings’ Itel Mobile has expanded its portfolio by launching Vision 1 that also includes free itel Bluetooth wireless headset worth Rs 799. The newly launched smartphone sports an HD+ IPS Waterdrop Display and a 4000mAh battery and dual cameras. 

itel Vision 1 pricing and availability

itel Vision 1 has been launched under the budget segment with a price tag of Rs 5,499 in India. The device comes in a single variant of 2GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage. On the purchase of the smartphone, you get a  free itel Bluetooth wireless headset worth Rs 799 from its recently launched accessories portfolio. The launch offers include a Rs 2200 with 25GB additional data to the Reliance Jio users.  Commenting on the launch of Vision Series Smartphone from itel, Mr Arijeet Talapatra, CEO, Transsion Holdings India said, “Since the brand launch in India in 2016, itel has come a long way and has established itself as the leader in less than 5K segment as per Q3 and Q4 Counterpoint Reports of 2019. This remarkable success in a short span is a testimony of itel’s magical product portfolio, which is based on the needs and demands of customers, backed by extensive market research. itel is driving a fresh wave of technological innovations for Bharat and today’s launch will be a game-changer in the industry. Vision 1 is equipped with cutting edge features and trendy technology to give superior mobile experience to customers.”

 Itel Vision 1 specifications and features

As for specifications Itel Vision 1 features a 6.088 inches  HD+ IPS Waterdrop, 2.5D curved fully laminated display with 500 nits of brightness and 19:5:9 aspect ratio. The device runs on Android 9 Pie out-of-the-box. Under the hood, there is an octa-core Unisoc SC9863A processor coupled with  2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. The smartphone also includes a microSD slot that allows the user to expand the internal memory up to 128GB via microSD card.   For photos and videos, Itel Vision 1 comes with a dual rear camera setup that consists of an 8-megapixel primary camera and a 0.08-megapixel depth sensor. On the front, it sports a 5-megapixel camera with 1.4-micron pixels.  The newly launched phone houses a  4,000mAh capacity battery. The device comes equipped with a rear fingerprint sensor and a  face unlock sensor. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook 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.

OnePlus 7T Pro, OnePlus 7 Pro and OnePlus 7 starts getting the new OxygenOS update with January security patch

One Plus 7 line up of smartphones have started receiving the new software update in India. The company has rolled out new January OxygenOS updates for the OnePlus 7T Pro, OnePlus 7 Pro, and OnePlus 7. The OTA update also brings the January security patch to all the three devices. To recall all three devices were launched last year in India. The software update also includes VoWiFi calling support for the Reliance Jio users.  The Chinese premium smartphone manufacturer OnePlus has rolled out  OxygenOS 10.0.7 for European and global market and OxygenOS 10.3.1 for its OnePlus 7T Pro users in India. A staff member, Manu J shared a detailed changelog on the company’s forum. According to the company, the release of the updates will be in a staged manner. Initially, it will reach a limited number of users after which it will have a broader rollout in a few days after making sure there are no critical bugs. The download cannot be made via VPN because this might not work as the rollout Is not based on regions and is randomly pushed out to a limited number of devices the forum explained. According to the changelog the company has optimised the RAM management, the black/blank screen issue for some app has also been improved, a new feature to support reminders for privacy alerts has also been added. Furthermore, the system stability has been improved and general bugs have also been fixed. The Over the Air software update also includes the January security patch.  In addition to this, OxygenOS 10.3.1 also brings VoWifi registration for the Jio users in India. For the cloud service in the country, the update also brings supported synchronization with Notes and Contacts. The users also get optimised message notification, improved the mode and app selection, added location calendar auto-track feature. In addition to this, there is a Cricket score as a card in your Shelf for quickest access to live match scores and team updates for the users in India. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook 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.

Asus 6Z now available at Rs 23,999 during the Flipkart Mobile Bonanza Sale 

The Taiwanese electronics brand Asus is back with new exciting offers on its smartphones. The sale has begun and will go on till February 21st in the country. The company will be offering Rs 4,000 off on Asus 6Z, Rs 3,000 off on Asus 5Z and Asus Max 11 will be available at Rs 1,000 discount. The e-commerce website Flipkart is hosting a Mobile Bonanza Sale on its platform from February 17 to February 21. The sale has already begun and will go on till February 21st at midnight. During the sale period, the company will be offering no-cost EMI on Bajaj Finserv, Credit and Debit card from all banks for a period of 3 and 6 months. There will be a 10 percent discount on AXIS bank credit and debit cards. Asus 6Z comes in three variants after the discount of Rs 4,000 the 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage can be purchased at Rs 23,999 which currently retails at Rs 27,999 in the country. Whereas the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage model and 8GB RAM with 256GB of internal storage version will be available at Rs 26,999 and Rs 30999 respectively. Both the models are currently being sold at Rs 30,999 and 34,999 respectively. Asus 5Z has received a discount of  Rs 3,000 on all the three variants. The 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage will now be sold at Rs 15,999 down from Rs 18,999. The 6 GB with 128GB storage will be available at Rs 18,999 that retails at Rs 21,999. However, the 8GB of RAM with 256GB of internal storage model has not been put on sale. During the Mobile bonanza sale, Asus Max Pro M2 will be available at Rs 6999 for the 3GB RAM with 32GB of storage model. Whereas the 4GB with 64GB of storage and the 6GB RAM with 64GB storage option comes at Rs 7999 and Rs 10999 respectively. All the three variants have received a Rs 500 discount. Furthermore, Asus Max M1 will be receiving a discount of Rs 500. The 3GB of RAM with 32GB storage will be available at Rs 4,999 down from Rs 5,999. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook 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.

Mi 10 Pro declared as the best camera smartphone by DxOMark 

Xiaomi recently launched Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro smartphones in the market. Both the devices come equipped with a quad rear camera set up with a 108-megapixel main camera sensor. Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro has now been declared as the best camera phone by DxOMark. As reviewed by DxOMark the Mi 10 Pro has been declared the most impressive camera smartphone. According to its review, the smartphone has scored 124, therefore, beating both Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G, iPhone 11 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus.  The  DXOMARK Camera score of Mi 10 Pro is 124 whereas the iPhone 11 Pro Max has scored 117 which makes the Chinese smartphone as the new leader in the smartphone camera image quality ranking. As per the authority, the overall image results of the device are much similar to last year’s Mi CC9 Pro premium edition but this time the company has used the Snapdragon 865 chipset that makes it more powerful especially in terms of texture rendering, night performance, and corner sharpness. It delivered still images and the target exposure is also stable and accurate. 
DXOMARK Camera score of Mi 10 Pro
Image Courtesy: DXOMARK
Mi 10 Pro features a 6.67-inch full-HD+ curved AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate with 1,080 x 2,340 pixels of resolutions. The device comes with a hole punch that equips a selfie camera. There is also an in-display fingerprint sensor. The smartphone runs on MIUI 11, based on Android 10 and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor paired with up to 12GB and up to 512GB of internal storage. It packs a 4,500mAh battery supported by 50W wired fast charging, 30W wireless fast charging and 10W reverse wireless charging. In terms of camera capabilities, it sports a quad rear camera set up that includes a 108-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL Bright HMX sensor along with a 20-megapixel wide-angle camera with a 117-degrees field of view. The camera system further equips a  12-megapixel camera sensor and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens. While on the front there is a 20-megapixel selfie camera. Recently a tweet by Xiaomi India head Manu Kumar Jain indicated that the Mi 10 Pro will soon arrive in the Indian market but with higher pricing. In China, the device comes in three variants. The 8GB RAM with 256 GB storage model comes at CNY 4,999 that translates to Rs 50,000 while the 12GB RAM with 256GB storage model is available at CNY 5,499  that translates to Rs 55,000. Lastly, the 12GB RAM with a 512GB storage variant can be purchased at CNY 5,999, which translates to Rs 60,000.  For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook 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.

iQOO 3 5G appears on Antutu benchmark, would be powered by Snapdragon 865 chipset

Vivo’s sub-brand iQOO is preparing to launch its first 5G smartphone in India that would be called iQOO 3 5G. The device is going to launch in the country on February 25 at 11.30 AM IST. On the same day, the smartphone is going to launch in China also. Even before its official launch, the gaming smartphone has appeared on the Antutu benchmark that revealed the performance of the upcoming device. Ahead of the launch Antutu iQOO 3 5G has scored 5,75,883 along with a CPU subscore of 1,84,003. In the GPU test, the device scored  2,24,871 with 1,07,315 in the MEM test. Furthermore, the benchmark score also revealed that the handset is going to be offered with 12GB of RAM and 256GB internal storage. In addition to this, the iQOO 3 5G is supposed to come with a Full HD+ display and with 2,400 x 1,080 pixels of resolution.  Few leaks suggest that iQOO 3 5G is going to be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 5G processor with UFS 3.1 flash storage along with LPDDR5 memory. It is going to be compatible with a 5G dual-mode network that will support n1 / n3 / n41 / n77 / n78 / n79 six-band. The Geekbench listing has also appeared on the web that revealed the key details of the iQOO smartphone. As per the latest Geekbench version 5 listing the device 899 in the single-core test whereas in the multi-core test it scored 3,229. The upcoming mobile handset is going to run on Android 10 out of the box. It leaks indicate that iQOO 3 5G is going to feature a 6.44-inch AMOLED display along with a hole-punch camera. As teased by the company the device is going to come with a quad-camera set up with a 48-megapixel main camera. Ahead of the launch the iQOO smartphone also appeared on the Chinese regulatory TENNA’s listing that claims that the quad-camera set up on the device is going to include a 64-megapixel primary sensor with a 13-megapixel, a 13-megapixel and 2-megapixel camera sensors. In terms of a selfie camera, there will be a 16-megapixel front-facing shooter. It also suggests that the phone will have the latest Qualcomm processor under the hood with three RAM options 6GB, 8GB or 12GB of RAM along with 128GB or 256GB of internal storage option.  For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook 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.

Social media giant Telegram released 127 new stickers along with People Nearby 2.0 feature

Popular social media app Telegram brings new updates for its users every month for better user experience. This month the company has rolled out the  ‘People Nearby 2.0’ feature along with new stickers and emojis for their users. In its new app update Telegram released 127 new stickers under 8 different categories. Also now the old animated love emojis have been replaced with a few enhanced ones. In addition to this, social media has derived a simpler interface on the platform for profile pages that now allows one tap shared media files visibility.  Telegram released 127 new stickers As mentioned before the app has released 127 new stickers under 8 different categories namely:
  • Sweet strawberry
  • Daisy Romashka
  • Penguins Lolo and Pepe
  • Froggo in Love
  • Cat Valentine
  • Cupid
  • Bucky and Becky
  • Eagle and Snowy
From now onwards users can add those people who are using the nearby feature based on their location. With the release of Find People Nearby 2.0 you can meet new friends and by this can even arrange you a last-minute date. To do this go to your contacts section > then tap on the people nearby section to see people who are looking for new friends and a date. You will see an option Make Myself Visible in order to join them and make yourself visible to the people around you. Find People Nearby 2.0 Keeping in mind the user’s safety and privacy the app also offers an additional option for its users. Anyone who is using the ‘Find People Nearby 2.0’ can choose whom if they don’t want to notify about their nearby presence anymore by opting to Stop Showing Me option. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook 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.

Samsung Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy S20 Ultra pre-registrations open today

Earlier this week Samsung officially released its new flagship smartphones globally. The South Korean company launched its new S20 series that includes Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra. All three devices have now been put on the pre-registration side. The registrations have already begun and the company has also revealed the Indian pricing of the upcoming smartphones. Samsung will start delivering the devices from March 6th onwards. Read on to know more about the pricing details and launch offers.

Samsung Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra pricing and pre-booking details:

Samsung has started taking pre-registrations for Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra. The Galaxy S20 will be offered at Rs 66,999 while the Galaxy S20+ will be available with a price tag of Rs 73,999 and the Galaxy S20 Ultra comes at Rs 92,999. Until now the company has not provided any information on which RAM and storage models these pricing applies. As the company offers Galaxy S20+ and S20 Ultra in two storage and RAM models. You can visit the Samsung India website to pre-book your device. On the purchase of any of the phones from the S20 family, the buyers can take advantage of Samsung Care+ (Accidental & Liquid Damage Protection). It covers the complete phone from any kind of accidental physical or liquid damage for a period of one year.  On the pre-booking of Galaxy S20, it will include Galaxy Buds+ at Rs 2,999. Whereas those pre-booking Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy S20 Ultra are eligible to buy Galaxy Bud+ at Rs 1999. To recall Samsung Galaxy Buds were launched alongside Samsung Galaxy S20 series and Galaxy Z Flip. Galaxy S20 pre-registration Other pre-booking offers include Reliance Jio double data benefits along with 1-year unlimited services with Jio Rs 4999 annual plan. It includes 350GB+ 350 GB high-speed data without any daily capping and another year of Unlimited On-Net Voice and 700 GB data along with benefits worth Rs 14,997. Airtel prepaid subscriber will get double data on the recharge of Rs 298 and Rs 398 for the first 10 consecutive recharges. Vodafone Idea prepaid customers will also get double data recharge of Rs 399 along with 56 days validity for the first 6 recharges. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook 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.

Facebook launched a photo and video sharing app Hobbi

Social Media Giant Facebook has launched a new Pinterest-like app called Hobbi. It is a social network that will allow users to capture and organize your creative process by posting images or videos related to cooking, arts and crafts decor and much more. The app has been developed to target hobbyists all over the world.  Hobbi will allow users to organise and save photos of their interests like cooking, painting, gardening. The mobile app will also allow its users to make videos of projects and share them with their friends and families. It is currently available for iPhone users but in some regions only. The app has been developed by a team created by Facebook within the company and will be responsible for experimenting with new products as well as services. The team is known as the New Product Experimentation Team, which was developed in July last year. If the developed app fails to lure users it can alter apps or even shut them down. Some of the apps developed by the NPE team in the past is AUX which is a live school radio app, Bump a social networking app that allows you to anonymously chat with your college classmates and Whale a meme creator app. However, none of the apps have lived up to the user’s expectations. At the moment Hobbi is accessible in 84 countries including the US, Australia as well as Canada. The app was launched on Wednesday and it has less than 5000 downloads. According to The Information, there are some differences between Pinterest and Hobbi. In Pinterest, you can bookmark or ‘Pin’ images that interest you on the interest for instance for your future projects or wedding or for dress inspiration. But here at Hobbi you are asked to create a new project and then add photos by taking then through the app or adding the images from your camera roll. This will allow them to create a highlight video and share them on the platform.  The app is available for download on the App Store and is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices running iOS 11.0 or later. To sign up the users are asked to enter their phone number for a Hobbi account. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook 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.

Geekbench listing reveals that OnePlus 8 will be powered by Snapdragon 865 chipset

A recent Geekbench listing surfaced on the web that revealed the processor of the upcoming OnePlus phone. As per the Geekbench listing, the device carries a codename GALILEI IN2025. The device will run on Android 10, however, the company has been tight-lipped with regard to the launch of OnePlus 8 but as Amazon India website surely reveals that the company is working on two devices namely OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro. A device with codename GALILEI IN2025 has been spotted in a Geekbench listing that is supposed to be the OnePlus 8. According to the listing, the phone will come with 8GB of RAM and will run on Android 10 out of the box. In addition to this, the listing also reveals that the device that is OnePlus is going to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865. The listing also carries a single score of  4,276 and a multi-core score of 12,541. To recall last month another Geekbench listing appeared on the internet with a codename GALILEI IN2023 that was claimed to be OnePlus 8 Pro. The listing revealed that the phone is going to be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset with 12GB of RAM. The device also runs on Android 10 on the upcoming phone. Last week a leak about the devices surfaced on the internet that revealed that the handsets are going to offer 120Hz of refresh rate display. According to a report the devices are expected to arrive in the market by the end of March or in April. As per the leaked render revealed that the device is going to offer Snapdragon 865 and Android 10. The memory option is going to be 8GB of RAM with 128GB and 256GB of internal storage options. Moreover, it could also offer a 16GB RAM with the new McLaren Edition. Besides this, it is suggested that there will be 6.65 inches display on the Pro and 6.5 inches display for the regular OnePlus 8. But official teasers shared by Pete Lau suggest that the OnePlus 8 Pro will feature 120Hz of refresh rate display which indicates that such a high screen rate can only be achieved at a QHD resolution It is also suggested that the device will be housing a 4,500 mAh battery that will be supported by 50W charging technology. In the end, we would say that all the above specifications are based on leaks and rumours so it is recommended to take it with a pinch of salt. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook 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.

Oppo A31(2020) with MediaTek Helio P35 chipset launched: Price and specifications

Today the Chinese smartphone manufacturer launched a new smartphone in the market called Oppo A31. To recall, the device was first launched in the year 2015 but this time the company has brought the phone with a fresh design with new specifications. Oppo A31(2020) comes with a 6.5-inch HD+ display with a waterdrop notch that consists of a selfie camera of 8 megapixels. The company introduced the phone to the Indonesian market first and will soon hit other markets. The device draws its power from MediaTek Helio P35 chipset and features a triple rear camera set up. Read on to know more about the newly launched device. Oppo A31(2020) specifications and features Starting with the specifications first, Oppo A31(2020) features a 6.5-inch HD+ display with 1,600x 720 pixels of resolution, a 20:9 aspect ratio along with an 83 percent screen-to-body ratio and a waterdrop notch housing a selfie camera. The newly launched smartphone runs on Android 9 Pie out of the box. The device is powered by MediaTek Helio P35 processor coupled with 4GB RAM that offers 128GB of internal storage. There is a microSD card slot that allows you to expand the internal memory using a microSD card.  Oppo A31 In terms of photos and videos, Oppo A31 comes equipped with a triple rear camera set up that includes a 12-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture. The set up is further aided by a 2-megapixel macro camera and another a 2-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture. In terms of selfies and video calls the device sports an 8-megapixel front-facing camera.  For connectivity, there is 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, MicroUSB port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. It also has a fingerprint sensor on the back panel. Oppo A31 houses a 4,230mAh battery. Oppo A31(2020) pricing details The company launched Oppo A31(2020) in two colour options: Mystery Black and Fantasy White. The Oppo smartphone will be available in a single RAM and storage option of 4GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The device can be purchased via various online stores in Indonesia at the moment at Rp 2,599,000 that translates to Rs 13,524. Coming soon to India.  For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook 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.