Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 5 Pro is one among the best smartphones launched by the company. It packs good specifications and is available at an affordable price point. With the launch of Redmi Note 5 Pro, Xiaomi gained dominance over the mid-range smartphone market in India. When launched, the Redmi Note 5 Pro came with Android 7.1.2 Nougat skinned with MIUI 9.2.
But after the release of its successor – Redmi Note 6 Pro – the company decided to update the Android version of Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro to Android 8.1 Oreo with MIUI 10 on top. And now, after the release of Redmi Note 7 Pro, Xiaomi is updating the Redmi Note 5 Pro’s Android version once again to Android 9.0 Pie skinned with MIUI 10 Beta 9.3.25, a report by XDA developers noted.
But it should be noted that the update is still in its beta phase so there might be some time before the final stable version of the Android Pie update for the Redmi Note 5 Pro is released. The Android 9.0 Pie update of the Redmi Note 5 Pro (device codename: whyred global) is skinned with the latest MIUI 10 Beta 9.3.25 and it is 1.7GB in size. So we recommend downloading it only when your device is connected to Wi-Fi.
The file can be downloaded from the Redmi Note 5 Pro’s official forum, the download will come in a zipped file which can be flashed after the download ends. But it should be noted that the update is still in Beta phase so it won’t be a stable update. Furthermore, it is the first Android Pie beta update for the Redmi Note 5 Pro so there may be some bugs and stability issues. As the file is flashable, so it should be done only by people who are well-aware about the workings of a flashing update. But still, necessary precautions must be taken and backup must be made before flashing the Beta update on the Redmi Note 5 Pro.
To recall, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro was launched in February 2018 and it was one of the best-selling devices of the year in the Indian market. The device was powered by Snapdragon 636 processor coupled with 4GB RAM. It had dual rear-camera setup and housed 4,000mAh battery. The successor of the device, Redmi Note 6 Pro was thought to bring more to the table than the Redmi Note 5 Pro but it failed to do so. However, with the launch of Redmi Note 7 Pro, Xiaomi hopes once again to turn the tides of markets and the Indian users in their favour.
Apple has made a number of announcements in the last week. When the company initially said that it would hold an event on March 25, a lot was speculated about it. Some said that Apple will be launching its upgraded iPads and some talked about subscriptions. Apple took a different route this time. It launched all the hardware in advance and saved the services for the event. Here’s a look at all that was launched by Apple in the last week:
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iPad Air 2019 and iPad Mini 2019
The week of announcements started when Apple quietly launched its 10.5-inch iPad Air and an iPad Mini 2019. The new iPads are powered by A12 Bionic chip, come with an advanced Retina display and have support for Apple Pencil. The iPad Air comes with a LED-backlit Retina display and is available in 64GB and 256GB storage configurations. For imaging duties, there is an 8MP rear camera with an f/2.4 aperture and five-element lens. On the front panel, it houses a 7MP selfie camera. The new iPad Mini, on the other hand, features a 7.9-inch LED-backlit Retina display. In India, iPad Air’s Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi + Cellular model cost Rs 44,900 and Rs 55,900 respectively. On the other hand, iPad Mini’s Wi-Fi only variant costs Rs 34,900, while the Wi-Fi + Cellular version would be priced at Rs 45,900.
Apple TV+
The much-anticipated Apple TV+, that will be competing with the likes of Netflix and Amazon Prime, has also been released. The service will come with a number of original TV shows and movies and for this, Apple has roped in a number of celebrities like Steven Spielberg, Jennifer Anniston, Reese Witherspoon, Steve Carell and Oprah Winfrey.
Upgraded iMacs
The Cupertino-based technology company also upgraded its 21.5-inch and 27-inch iMac desktops with new processors and graphics cards. Apple has said that with the update, the iMacs will get a ‘2x performance boost’. Apple’s 21.5-inch model of iMac can now be bought with an 8th Gen quad-core i3 or six-core i5 processor coupled with a Radeon Pro 555X GPU or a Radeon Pro 560X. For those who want more power, there is a custom device with up to six-core i7 processor that houses 32GB of RAM and comes with AMD’s Radeon Pro Vega 20 GPU. The 27-inch iMac is powered by Intel’s six-core i5 processor. The two lower configurations of the iMac come with an 8th Gen processor, the highest one has a 9th generation processor. The 27-inch iMac model comes with Radeon Pro 570X, 575X, and 580X GPUs and the custom model with AMD’s Radeon Pro Vega 48 GPU coupled with 8GB of RAM. While the cost of the 21.5-inch iMac starts at $1,299, the 27-inch model is priced at $1,799.
Apple Card
Apple Card is the company’s own credit card that works wherever Apple Pay does. The card will bring in transparency for users by letting them see how much the merchants have charged them and letting them see where they have spent on Apple Maps. Apple has also added that it would not know where exactly customers are spending and that the card will be in the wallet section of the iPhone. The company is also offering reward programs on all transactions. Other than this, no late fees, annual fees or fee for going over the credit limit will be levied.
Apple AirPods
Apple has also unveiled the second generation of its AirPods. The updated wireless earphones from the company come with an optional wireless charging case and the new H1 audio chip. The new AirPods also come with hands-free ‘Hey Siri’ support. In India, the new AirPods along with their standard charging case is priced at Rs 14,900. However, if you buy them along with their wireless charging case, they would cost Rs 18,900. And if you pick up the charging case separately, you can buy it for Rs 7,500.
Apple Arcade gaming service
The company also announced a game subscription service called Apple Arcade that can work on smartphones, desktops, and other living room devices. Apple has partnered with Walt Disney Co, Sega and Annapurna Interactive for its gaming service. Apple Arcade will come with 100 new titles and users will be able to download it via the App Store. The service will be ad-free and will be available in over 150 countries.
Apple News+
Apple took wraps off its much-anticipated News+ subscription that comes with over 300 magazines and includes the likes of Los Angeles Times, The Wall Street Journal, Wired, The New Yorker and more. The service costs $9.99 a month and will be first made available in the United States and Canada, followed by the United Kingdom and Australia. Apple has promised to maintain user privacy, saying that advertisers would not be able to track subscribers’ activity.
Samsung is scheduled to hold three launch events on April 10 in three cities – Sao Paulo, Milan and Bangkok. It is estimated that the South-Korean technology giant will launch three different Galaxy A-series devices which are speculated to be Samsung Galaxy A90, Galaxy A60 and Galaxy A40. The launch will be live-streamed on Samsung’s official website for the global audience.
However, before the launch of the devices the Samsung Galaxy A60 and the Galaxy A70 have been spotted on TENAA listing with their images and specifications. Like the Samsung Galaxy A50, the Samsung Galaxy A60 and the Samsung Galaxy A70 will sport a triple-rear camera setup. There is also a possibility that the Samsung Galaxy A60 could sport an Infinity-O display panel like the Galaxy S10 series while the Galaxy A70 might come with an in-display fingerprint scanner. It should be noted that the TENAA listing also reveals the battery and the display sizes of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A-series smartphone. Also, another leak reveals the display size of the Samsung Galaxy A90.
As per the TENAA listings, the Samsung Galaxy A60 sports a 6.3-inch Infinity-O display and has triple-rear camera setup at the back. The back of the leaked image of the Samsung Galaxy A60 also houses a fingerprint scanner. On the TENAA listing, the Samsung Galaxy A60 holds a model number SM-A6060 and it packs a 3,410mAh battery. According to the leaked image, the device might hold dimensions of 155.2 x 73.9 x 7.9mm.
On the other hand, the leaked image from the TENAA listing shows that the Samsung Galaxy A70 features a 6.7-inch Infinity-V display. At the back of the device, there is triple-rear camera setup with no fingerprint scanner which means the sensor might be installed in the display of the device itself. The Samsung Galaxy A70 holds a model number SM-A7050 on the TENAA listing and it comes with a gradient back panel. Also, the handset on the listing houses a 4,400mAh battery and has a dimension of 164.2 x 76.7 x 7.9mm.
Although, both the Samsung Galaxy A60 and the Samsung Galaxy A70 in the TENAA listing houses a triple-rear camera setup but the specifications and the details about the cameras are still not known.
Furthermore, another leak has surfaced online which claims the display size of the Samsung Galaxy A90. According to OnLeaks, the Samsung Galaxy A90 will reportedly sport a 6.73-inch notchless display. The device is expected to support 25W fast charging and it might have a 1.2mm top and 3.6mm bottom bezel. Other details about the device is currently not known. But since these are leaks and company hasn’t revealed anything about the devices and their specifications yet, these should be taken with a pinch of salt.
Chinese smartphone brand Huawei is all set to launch its flagship smartphone Huawei P30 Pro at an event in Paris today. The smartphone is said to be the successor of Huawei P20 Pro smartphone, and will also have some photography-centric features.
The smartphone will be launched alongside Huawei P30 smartphone, which is the successor of the company’s Huawei P20 smartphone that was launched along with Huawei P20 Pro last year. Here’s a look at how you can watch the live stream of the Huawei P30 Pro and P30 smartphones and their expected specifications:
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Huawei P30 Pro, Huawei P30 launch: How to watch the livestream
If you have been looking forward to the launch of the Huawei P30 Pro and Huawei P30 smartphones, you would be happy to know that the Chinese smartphone brand will be live-streaming the launch event of the handsets. To watch the live stream of the Huawei P30 Pro and Huawei P30 smartphones, you can tune in to Huawei Mobile’s YouTube channel at 6:30 pm IST where the company will be live streaming the event. We have also embedded the live stream video on this very page, so you can also come back here to watch it.
Huawei P30 Pro specifications (expected)
A number of specifications of the Huawei P30 Pro smartphone have been kept under wraps by the company. However, we do know about some things. For instance, Huawei’s consumer business group CEO Richard Yu confirmed last month that the company’s upcoming device – P30 Pro – will feature a quad camera setup on its back panel. Yu had shared a sample photo clicked by the Huawei P30 Pro on Chinese social networking website Weibo and the image comes with a blurred watermark. However, even though the watermark is blurred, one can easily figure out that it suggests that the device will sport a quad camera setup.
The image also suggested that the smartphone will come with a lossless optical zoom, which had been reported a few times in the past as well. We should also add here that while Huawei P30 Pro is expected to come with a quad-camera setup, the younger sibling – Huawei P30 – will feature three cameras on its rear panel.
Other than this, Huawei P30 and P30 Pro will reportedly sport OLED screens and feature waterdrop-style display notches coupled with optical in-display fingerprint scanners. According to reports, the smartphones will be powered by the company’s own HiSilicon Kirin 980 processor. While Huawei P30 is expected to sport with a 6.1-inch OLED display and come with 8GB of RAM, P30 Pro is said to come with a 6.5-inch display and house 12GB of RAM. Furthermore, it has also been reported that Huawei P30 will come with a 40MP primary camera and a 24MP selfie camera.
For more information, we will have to wait for a few more hours for the Huawei P30 Pro and P30 to launch.
At its special launch event that was held yesterday, Apple expanded its range of services. The company took wraps off its news subscription service, its new Apple Card, a much-anticipated video streaming service and platform aimed at gamers. Here are the details about everything that Apple launched at the event:
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Apple News+ subscription service
The first thing that Apple launched at its event today was its News+ subscription service that has more than 300 magazines. The service is priced at $9.99 per month and included the likes of Los Angeles Times and The Wall Street Journal, Wired, The New Yorker and more. The service will first be made available in the United States, Canada and will then reach the UK and Australia. Apple specifically said that advertisers would not be able to track the activity of subscribers, promising to maintain user privacy.
Apple Card
Apple has also launched its own credit card at the event that is known as Apple Card. The newly-launched Apple Card can be used at any place where Apple Pay is accepted. According to the Cupertino-based technology giant, Apple Card will make it easier for users to see how much they are charged by the merchants. The card works with Apple Maps to show users where they have spent their money.
Emphasizing on privacy, the company also added that it would not know what you have bought or where you shopped. Furthermore, the card will live in the wallet section of the iPhone. However, customers will also be able to get a physical card made of titanium. We should add here that a reward program will be available on all transactions and other than this, the card would not have any late fees, annual fees or fee for going over the credit limit.
Apple Arcade
Apple Arcade is a game subscription service that can be used for smartphones, desktops, and other living room devices. The technology giant announced that for its gaming service, it is working along with Walt Disney Co, Sega and Annapurna Interactive. The service will come with over 100 new titles and will be available on the App Store. Users will be able to run it on iPad, Mac and Apple TV. The service will have no ads and will be available in more than 150 countries.
Apple TV+
Apple’s video streaming service, Apple TV+, is finally here. The service will come with its own original TV shows and movies and will compete directly with the likes of Netflix, Amazon Prime and cable TV. A number of celebrities were present at the event to talk about their shows which will be available on Apple TX+ including Steven Spielberg, Jennifer Anniston, Reese Witherspoon, Steve Carell and Oprah Winfrey among others. We should add here that in order to compete with established players like Netflix, Apple will be spending more than $1 billion to create exclusive content for its app.
YouTube is undoubtedly one among the most popular platforms to watch videos. Even though Netflix dominates the video-streaming sphere, YouTube has its own place as people turn to it to watch music videos, gaming content, tutorials, and more.
Some time back, there were reports about YouTube working on its original series. However, now a new report in Bloomberg suggests that the platform has cancelled two of the biggest original series that it was working on and furthermore, it is also not accepting pitches for other new scripted shows. According to the report, YouTube no longer wants to compete with Netflix, Amazon Prime and Apple’s video service and has therefore cancelled its sci-fi series Origin and Overthinking with Kat & June.
We should mention that this news has come in just before the launch of Apple’s new TV streaming service, which will be unveiled later today. We should mention that the Cupertino-based technology giant plans to spend as much as $2 billion to build its original content this year and to do this, has roped in Hollywood personalities like Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon and Chris Evans.
However, initially, even Apple’s service is expected to rely more on channels like HBO, Showtime and Starz. Apple will build its content simultaneously and unveil it later on its platform.
Coming back to YouTube, some time back Google had a very different plan for its streaming service and the company hoped that it would offer original content exclusively to paid subscribers. However, we should add here that late last year, some reports emerged that said that Google will be shifting its focus away from subscriptions and will instead try to get sponsorships and ad support for its future shows.
It is worth adding here that YouTube Premium, which was originally called as YouTube Red, will continue to be available in various parts of the world. However, it will focus more on music and less on premium original content. Although the service will still have original video content, it will mostly be made in collaboration with YouTube content creators and not by partnering with Hollywood stars.
Speaking of Apple’s service, a report in The Wall Street Journal stated that the Cupertino-based technology giant has been negotiating with premium channels like HBO, Showtime, and Starz to offer a standardized $9.99 monthly subscription each. So, Users may have to pay $9.99 for its video subscription service and the original content would be paid too.
Facebook-owned instant messaging app WhatsApp has launched the second-leg of its ‘Share Joy, Not Rumours’ campaign, which intends to educate people to use the platform responsibly considering that Lok Sabha elections are just around the corner.
The company has today issued a statement which says the new education campaign would inform people about the controls that are available on WhatsApp which they can use in order to stop the spread of misinformation. This would be useful considering the fact the close to elections, many are expected to use the popular instant messaging app to spread information that is not accurate.
The campaign would be joining a number of TV, print and radio ads that have surfaced online previously and educate people on stopping misinformation spreading at the time of Lok Sabha elections.
According to WhatsApp, the first phase of its campaign successfully reached hundreds of millions of Indians in rural as well as urban areas. And now, the company is planning to build on the campaign with a second-round focused on supporting a safe election process.
Speaking about the campaign, Abhijit Bose, Head of India, WhatsApp said, “Proactively working with the Election Committee and local partners for a safe election is our top priority. Expanding our education campaign to help people easily identify and stop malicious messages is another step towards improving the safety of our users.”
WhatsApp has partnered with DEF and NASSCOM, which will be acting as the company’s digital literacy partners and share videos to grow awareness among people. The print ads, on the other hand, will be used to remind people how to spot, verify and stop sharing of misinformation that has the potential of causing harmful outcomes during the pre-polling period.
WhatsApp has mentioned that the campaign is one part of a series of actions that need to come together to resolve the underlying societal challenges contributing to misinformation and the company says that it is continued to be committed to doing its part to ensure that the platform continues to be a safe and private space for personal communication.
Among other changes, WhatsApp has introduced the ‘Forwarded’ label that informs users when they receive a message on the app that is not from their immediate contacts, and it has also imposed a limit to the number of people to whom a forwarded message can be sent. During the first phase of the campaign, WhatsApp started banning accounts of users who engaged in bulk messaging and automated behaviour to stay ahead of highly-motivated abusers.
Google’s new game streaming service, Stadia was launched at the GDC 2019 last week but there were many details missing from Google’s announcement. The game streaming service is said to be one of the major launches of Google for the year 2019. But with time, more and more details about Google Stadia are emerging, and some of the details are given by the company’s VP Phil Harrison. And one of the major announcements about Google Stadia is that games can’t be downloaded and played on Google’s new game streaming service.
According to an interview by Gamespot, Google’s VP Phil Harrison said that the company is looking forward to making new games for its newly launched platform. It means that there might be exclusive titles for the Google Stadia in the coming future. It should also be noted that Google recently hired Jade Raymond, who is the producer of the first Assassin’s Creed game as a VP, so we can see the launch of the original and exclusive titles for Google’s game streaming platform.
Speaking about Google Stadia’s game download option, Harrison said that downloads will not be supported on cloud-based gaming service. He said that downloading games on Stadia is ‘not technically possible’. It proves the point that Google Stadia games can’t be stored on a local disk and it can’t be played offline. But he also stated that Google is working on its own games which will be exclusive to the platform.
Harrison said to the videogame website, “It was a conversation that I had with Google leadership before I joined the company. My point of view was in order to really deliver on the promise of this platform, we had to build our own games. We had to build our own experiences, and that was a very fundamental, strategic direction that we needed to move in.”
He also said that the California-based technology company will be trying to build games specifically for a data centre. About competition in the game streaming service and the platform’s game being available on other platforms, he said that he is not worried as the developers “are starting to innovate and think about the future and (build) a 21st century game, rather than a 20th-century game”.
Till now the price and other details of the Google Stadia is kept under wraps. Harrison said that they have a pricing system for the Google Stadia but they aren’t ready to talk about it as of now.
Initially, Google Stadia will launch in the US, Canada, UK and Europe but till now there is no word from the company about its launch in India. According to many gaming enthusiasts and industry veterans, the game streaming is the future of gaming and Google will be followed by many others in this sphere. But at the moment, it might be a problem in India as its infrastructure might not entirely support the game streaming platforms. So we might see a late arrival of Google’s Stadia or similar projects in the country.
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In the next few hours, Apple is all set to unveil its strategy for services at its event at which the company is expected to reveal its Apple News subscription and its video streaming platform. And now, a report has emerged that sheds light on how Apple has been negotiating with premium channels like HBO, Showtime, and Starz to offer a standardized $9.99 monthly subscription each. Users may have to pay $9.99 for its news subscription service and the original content would be paid too.
The report, which first surfaced on The Wall Street Journal, also claims that Apple will be seen showing off the footage from one of its forthcoming TV programs at the event. The report also quotes some sourced that tipped the publication that Apple will be charging for the programming.
The TV shows will be live on a new TV app by Apple that is being called as a ‘Netflix killer.’ The app is said to be a way for users of Apple devices to sign up for subscriptions various premium channels like HBO, Showtime and Starz.
While it is being said that Apple will sell subscriptions at a standardized monthly rate of $9.99 for each one, the rate is actually a discounted on for some channels like HBO and Showtime. Otherwise, HBO costs $15 a month and Showtime is available at a monthly fee of $10.99. Furthermore, we should also mention that Netflix will not be a part of the service, as it has been confirmed by the video-streaming platform’s CEO last month.
The report has also stated that Apple had tried to partner with Disney for the video streaming service. However, when that could not work out, it even reportedly thought about acquiring either Netflix or Disney.
According to The Wall Street Journal, Apple has also been negotiating with manufacturers in order to bring its service to Roku and smart TVs. This would enable Apple to get its services to a wider range of customers. We should mention that the Cupertino-based technology giant has already used this strategy for Apple Music when it allowed users to stream it on Amazon Echo speakers and Fire TVs.
Coming back to Apple’s news service, the company will be charging $9.99 for that too. Users of the app will be able to access a number of publications for a monthly fee. However, Apple could not get some big names like The New York Times and The Washington Post onboard.
In addition to this, the report has also suggested that the Cupertino-based technology company will be announcing a gaming subscription service that will bundle iOS games for users at the event.
Oppo’s first 5G smartphone has received the 5G CE certificate, marking the company’s official foray in the new connectivity. The company announced that its first 5G smartphone has successfully passed the 5G CE tests conducted by the Sporton International Inc, the global inspection services authority which checks and certifies networks and devices. After passing the test, the Oppo 5G device was awarded the 5G CE certificate by CTC advanced GmbH.
MWC 2019 which was held last month in Barcelona, Spain saw the launch of a number of new devices and technologies. 5G and foldable smartphones were a rage at the tech show and Oppo was also among the companies that showcased its first 5G device at the MWC 2019. But Oppo’s 5G smartphone is different than other 5G devices, as it holds first multi-frequency, multi-mode, and multi-EN-DC combination.
It became the company’s first 5G smartphone to be approved by the CTC. Oppo’s 5G device holds the advantage of the n78 band which includes more band combinations and wider bandwidth. It also can be applied across a broader range of countries and areas/regions.
Speaking on the development, Alen Wu, OPPO Global Vice President, Head of business overseas markets said, “This is another significant milestone in 5G development for OPPO. Through ongoing technological innovation, we have been preparing extensively for the realization of 5G smartphone commercialization. OPPO looks forward to continued cooperation with strong partners like Sporton that will enable consumers to get closer to 5G.”
With this, Oppo’s 5G smartphone became the first commercial 5G smartphone in Europe as Oppo’s CE certification verifies that the company’s 5G smartphone meets the requirements set by the EU to enter the European smartphone market. The EU looks for areas such as wireless, electromagnetic compatibility, health and safety before giving any device or network a green signal.
Ivan Xie, Chief of Operation and Engineering of Sporton International, Inc said, “We were pleased to see OPPO’s 5G smartphone perform exceptionally during the stringent tests. The results are a testament to OPPO’s technological capability and great news for users and industry alike. Drawing on our rich experience in wireless communication, Sporton will continue to collaborate with OPPO to usher in the future of 5G connectivity.”
Recently, the Chinese smartphone maker had launched its ‘5G Landing Project’ for which it partnered with several telecom operator partners to accelerate the commercialization of 5G products and services at a worldwide scale. And now that the company had received its 5G CE certification it plans to bring a 5G ready smartphone in the markets soon as OPPO has plans to bring its first 5G ready smartphone to market before June 2019.
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Chinese smartphone maker Huawei was the first to come with reverse wireless charging in its Mate 20 Pro smartphone. Soon after, Samsung followed and introduced the same feature in its Galaxy S10 Plus handset. With this feature on board, users can place any device that supports Qi wireless charging on top of the smartphones, and the device starts getting charged automatically.
And now, a report has surfaced online that claims that Apple‘s next iPhone will also come with the reverse charging feature. The report, which was first published on Japanese blog Macotakara, says that Apple’s upcoming 2019 iPhones will be able to charge any smartphones or other gadgets, provided they have support for Qi wireless charging.
The blog has cited some Chinese suppliers, and we should mention that this backs up an earlier report from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo that said that the iPhone that will be unveiled this year will come with such a feature and house a bigger battery and upgraded cameras. It has also been reported that the upcoming iPhone will come with a new charging cable and an 18W charging port that usually comes with the iPad Pro. It has previously also been said that Apple’s 2019 iPhones will not come with a USB Type-C slot.
We should add here that the ability to charge devices off an iPhone would really come handy. And this is particularly true for those who will be buying the recently launched upgraded AirPods, that can be charged wirelessly. It is also worth noticing that the upcoming Beats Powerbeats earbuds will also be wireless. Anyone who owns such earphones or has an Apple Watch would understand how useful it will be to have this feature in the upcoming iPhone.
Last month, an analyst note to 9to5Mac and MacRumors claimed that one among the three upcoming 2019 iPhones will come with a triple rear camera setup. The report also added that the three iPhones will come with the exact same screen sizes and sport the same notches on top of their displays. The note also said that much like the current models, the successor of iPhone XR (review) will come with an LCD screen rather than an OLED one.
In addition to this, all the three iPhones are expected to come with an enhanced Face ID system, upgraded battery and a frosted glass casing on the back panels. Another feature that will be included in the 2019 iPhones will be ultra-wideband radio for indoor navigation.
Although Holi has ended, the season of sale doesn’t end as Asus has partnered with Flipkart for its Mobile Bonanza Sale. The sale has started on March 25 and will stay live till March 28. During this four-day sale, discounts and offers are being availed to the entire lineup of Asus Zenfone devices.
Other offers on the purchase of the smartphones include a no cost EMI on Bajaj Finserv and credit and debit cards from all major banks. Flipkart’s Complete Mobile Protection Plan which covers theft is also being offered at a low price and there is also 5% instant discount on the EMIs with Axis Bank credit card.
All variants of the Asus Zenfone 5Z, which is the flagship smartphone of the company are available on a discount of Rs 3,000 on Flipkart. During the Mobile Bonanza Sale, the 6GB RAM/64GB storage variant of the Asus Zenfone 5Z is available for Rs 21,999 while the 6GB RAM/128GB storage variant of the device is selling for Rs 24,999. The original prices of the devices are Rs 24,999 and Rs 27,999 respectively. Similarly, the most high-end variant of the Asus Zenfone 5Z with 8GB RAM/256GB storage is selling for Rs 28,999 instead of Rs 31,999. Along with discounts, the complete mobile protection plan of Flipkart is offered for Rs 399 instead of Rs 2,499.
The Asus Zenfone Lite L1 is available on a discount of Rs 1,000. So, during the Mobile Bonanza Sale, the Zenfone Lite L1 is selling for Rs 4,999 and the complete mobile protection plan with it is being offered for Rs 9 instead of Rs 399.
Similarly, the Asus Zenfone Max M1 is getting Rs 1,000 off of its original price of Rs 7,499. During the Mobile Bonanza Sale, the Zenfone Max M1 is selling for Rs 6,499 while the complete mobile protection plan is being offered for Rs 99 instead of Rs 399.
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The Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 is getting Rs 500 off of its original prices on all the variants of the device. The 3GB RAM/32GB storage variant of the Zenfone Max Pro M1 is selling for Rs 7,999 while the 4GB RAM/64GB storage variant of the device sells for Rs 9,999 during the Mobile Bonanza Sale. The original prices of the devices are Rs 8,499 and Rs 10,499 respectively. The highest variant offers 6GB RAM/64GB storage and is selling for Rs 11,999 on Flipkart. It is worth noticing that the smartphone originally had a price tag of Rs 12,499. The complete mobile protection plan by Flipkart comes at Rs 99 instead of Rs 799 with the smartphone.
The Asus Zenfone Max M2 with 3GB RAM/32GB storage is selling for Rs 7,999 during the Mobile Bonanza Sale which originally sold for Rs 8,499. Similarly, the 4GB RAM/64GB storage variant of the device sells for Rs 9,999 instead of Rs 10,499. The complete mobile protection plan is being offered for Rs 99 instead of Rs 799.
Lastly, the Asus Zenfone Max M2 with 3GB RAM/32GB storage is selling for Rs 9,499 while the 4GB RAM/64GB variant has a price tag of Rs 11,499. The original prices of the devices were Rs 9,999 and Rs 11,999 respectively. The 6GB RAM/64GB storage variant of the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 is selling for Rs 13,499 instead of Rs 13,999. Along with that, the complete mobile protection plan is being offered for Rs 99 instead of Rs 1,299.
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Motorola has launched its Moto G7 and the Motorola One smartphones in India. The devices are said to be ‘premium phones with affordable pricing’. Both the smartphones differ from each other in terms of specifications. On one hand, the Moto G7 offers good camera, faster charging, improved CPU and a big display, while on the other hand the Motorola One offers comes with the stock Android experience.
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Moto G7 and Motorola One price, availability and launch offers in India
The Moto G7 bears a price tag of Rs 16,999 for the 4GB RAM/64GB storage variant and the Motorola One is priced at Rs 13,999 for the 4GB RAM/64GB storage variant. Both the devices will be available from today onwards and can be bought from retail Moto Hub stores, large format retail chains and top mobile stores. Interested customers can also buy them online on Flipkart.
The Moto G7 and the Motorola One both comes in Clear White and Ceramic Black colour variants.
Launch offers of the devices includes a cashback of Rs 2,200 from Reliance Jio, but it is only applicable on the purchase of Jio plans of Rs 198 or Rs 299.
Moto G7 specifications
The Moto G7 sports a 6.2-inch Max Vision Full HD+ display that has a waterdrop-shaped notch on top and is protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 SoC coupled with 4GB of RAM. The Moto G7 runs Android 9.0 Pie and it houses a 3,000mAh battery with support for 15W TurboPower fast charging. The device also has support for a microSD card of up to 512GB.
For imaging duties, 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 camera with f/2.2 aperture. On the front, there is a single 8MP selfie camera with an f/2.2 aperture. The rear camera of the Moto G7 comes with Portrait mode, Spot Colour, Cinemagraph, Auto Smile Capture and Google Lens support.
Motorola One specifications
The Motorola One sports a 5.9-inch Max Vision notched display with 2.5D Gorilla Glass protection. The company has assured that the smartphone holds a curved glass body frame which is useful for one-hand usage. The Motorola One is powered by the a 2.0GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor coupled with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. The Motorola One supports a microSD card of up to 256GB. The device has 3,000mAh battery and it comes with 15W TurboPower fast charge support.
Motorola One
On the camera front, the Motorola One comes with a dual-rear camera setup of a 13MP primary smart camera with an f/2.0 aperture paired with a 2MP secondary camera with an f/2.4 aperture. Or selfies and video calls, there is an 8MP selfie camera with an f/2.2 aperture. The cameras come with features such as portrait mode, cinemagraph, and time-lapse modes. They also have support for Google Lens. The device runs on Android 8.1 Oreo (Android One) which offers a stock Android experience.
It should be noted that both the devices, Moto G7 and the Motorola One have a P2i water repellent coating which protects them from occasional and accidental splashes, sweat and light rain. But the device is not made to be submerged in water as they are not waterproof.
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Chinese smartphone brand Huawei’s sub-brand Honor is offering a number of deals and discounts on Amazon India‘s website. The offers are a part of Amazon Fab Phones Fest and are valid starting March 25 and will stay live till March 28. As a part of the sale, five smartphones from Honor will be available on a discount including Honor 8X, Honor 8C, Honor Play, Honor 7C and Honor View 20, which is also the latest flagship device by the company. Furthermore, those who do choose to buy the Honor Play smartphone during the sale will also be able to avail a No Cost EMI for a period of six months.
In addition to this, ICICI Bank customers will receive an instant discount of 5% on EMI payments made by credit and debit cards of the bank. That’s not all. Customers who will purchase the Honor View 20 smartphone, will be able to get free Xport earphones or 9 months of no cost EMI coupled with an exchange of Rs 4,000. Here’s a look at the pricing at which these devices will be available during the Amazon Fab Phones Fest:
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Honor View 20
The flagship smartphone of the company is available in two variants – one with 6GB RAM/128GB internal storage and the other with 8GB RAM/256GB onboard storage. A discount of Rs 5,000 can be availed on both the variants of the Honor View 20 handset. While the former can be picked up at Rs 37,999, the latter can be bought at Rs 45,999.
Honor 8X
The mid-range smartphone by Honor was launched in October last year. Honor 8X is available in a 4GB RAM/64GB storage variant and a 6GB RAM/64GB storage option. A discount of Rs 4,000 is available on both the options. With this, the former can be bought at Rs 13,999, and the latter can be picked up at Rs 15,999.
Honor 8C
A discount of Rs 3,000 is available on the 4GB RAM/32GB storage variant of the Honor 8C smartphone. During the sale, it can be bought at Rs 9,999.
Honor Play
Besides the above mentioned No Cost EMI option that is available on Honor Play smartphone, the 4GB RAM/64GB storage variant and the 6GB RAM/64GB storage option can be bought at a discount of Rs 7,000. While the former can be bought at Rs 14,999, the latter can be picked up at Rs 16,999.
Honor 7C
Hoor 7C is a budget offering from Huawei’s sub-brand. Two RAM/Storage variants are available at discounted prices during the sale. The minimum discount available on Honor 7C is Rs 5,000.
Asus has announced two new TUF gaming laptops powered by AMD Ryzen in India today – TUF FX505DY and the TUF FX705DY. Both the laptops are powered by the AMD Ryzen CPU and have AMD Radeon RX 560X GPU. They both come with Full HD NanoEdge displays which is claimed to provide users with smooth and immersive gameplay. According to Asus, both the gaming laptops meet the MIL-STD-810G testing standards which gives them military-grade toughness.
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Asus TUF FX505DY and TUF FX705DY price and availability
The Asus TUF FX505DY will be exclusively available through Amazon India’s website and it bears a price tag of Rs 64,990 for the 128GB SSD/1TB SSHD variant. On the other hand, the 1TB SSHD variant of the TUF FX505DY that comes without SSD costs Rs 59,990.
On the other hand, the Asus TUF FX705DY laptop will be available online as well as offline. The FX705DY carries a price tag of Rs 69,990.
Asus TUF FX505DY and TUF FX705DY specifications
The Asus TUF FX505DY laptop is powered by the AMD R5-3550H 4C8T/ 8CU- 35W processor and it comes pre-installed with Windows 10. The laptop sports a 15.6-inch Non-glare IPS-level Full HD display that has a refresh rate of 60 Hz. As mentioned above, the Asus TUF FX505DY holds a Radeon RX560X GPU which handles all the gaming and graphics related work. The gaming laptop comes in two storage variants – one with 128GB SSD/1TB SSHD while the other variant holds a 1TB SSHD without SSD. The device comes with an RGB backlit keyboard and it has up to 32GB DDR4 RAM. Ports of the Asus TUF FX505DY laptop include two USB 3.1 port, one USB 2.0 port, one HDMI 2.0 port, one RJ-45 Jack, a 3.5mm headphone jack and microphone combo jack. For audio, the laptop comes with DTS Headphone:X and it supports Wi-Fi 802.11A/B/G/N/AC+BT. The TUF FX505DY comes with 48Whr, 3-cell Li-ion battery and has a built-in HD array mic along with a camera. Its dimension are 36 x 26.2 x 2.5 cm and it weighs 2.2 kgs.
FX505DY
On the other hand, the Asus TUF FX705DY is also powered by the AMD R5-3550H 4C8T/ 8CU- 35W processor, and it too comes pre-installed with Windows 10. Similar to the Asus TUF FX505DY, the TUF FX705DY laptop comes with a Radeon RX560X GPU which handles the gaming work thrown at the device. The laptop sports a 17.3-inch Non-glare IPS-level Full HD display with a refresh rate of 60Hz. It too can support up to 32GB of DDR4 RAM but it has only one variant with 1TB SSHD. Similar to the TUF FX505DY laptop, the Asus FX705DY has an RGB backlit keyboards and DTS Headphone:X for audio. It comes with Wi-Fi 802.11A/B/G/N/AC+BT for connectivity and has a built-in HD array mic with camera. The Asus TUF FX705DY laptop is backup up by a 64Whr, 4-cell Li-ion battery and its ports include two USB 3.1 port, one USB 2.0 port, one HDMI 2.0 port, one RJ-45 Jack, a 3.5mm headphone jack and microphone combo jack. The dimensions of the TUF FX705DY is 39.9 x 27.9 x 2.76 cm and it weighs 2.7 Kgs.
FX705DY
According to the company, the Ryzen 5 processors used in both the TUF gaming laptops has four cores and eight threads which can handle heavy tasks and new games as well. The company has promised a battery life of nearly seven hours on the TUF FX705DY laptop and six hours on the TUF FX505DY laptop. Both the laptops come with HyperCool technology which keeps the CPU and the GPU cool even in most demanding tasks.
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Apple took the curtains off its TV service during the 25 march “It’s Show Time” event at Cupertino, USA. The company has been launching a sling of products in the last few weeks and today there are set to unveil the TV streaming service in USA and rest of the world. The Apple event will take place at Steve Jobs Theatre in their headquarters in the United States. A New Magazine subscription has also been in the works which will also see the light of day during the event. More things are going to launch at the event.
The event will started at 10:30 PM IST, 25 march. Apple has recently announced new iPads, Airpods, iMacs etc, too.
Japanese multinational consumer electronics and video game company Nintendo is planning to launch two versions of the Switch that could be released this summer, according to a report that has surfaced online. It has been reported that one among the models will be an affordable one, while the other will come with “enhanced features targeted at avid video gamers.”
The report, which first surfaced on The Wall Street Journal, says that the affordable variant of Nintendo Switch will not include the vibration feature, which basically means that it would not have detachable Joy-Con controllers. The upcoming variant of Nintendo Switch is said to be the successor of 3Ds. Earlier this year, a report in Nikkei also suggested that Nintendo was planning to release a smaller version of its Switch, and the main purpose behind launching this is to make a portable gaming gadget available for fans.
However, we should point out that till now, no details have surfaced that give us an insight into what to expect from the higher-end model. But then, one source has mentioned to The Wall Street Journal that there will be more than a simple performance boost that the higher-end variant of Nintendo Switch.
It is worth noticing that there is a lot of room for improvement in Nintendo Switch. The console is powered by a four-year-old Tegra X1 processor. If Nvidia makes a comeback into the mobile chip development for the company, Nintendo could make major gains in terms of power and efficiency.
According to the report, the Nintendo Switch hardware will be announced officially at E3 in June this year.
Last month, a report by Emily Rogers on ResetEra suggested that Ninento maybe having plans of launching as many as 12 games for its Switch gaming console this year. Three games among the ones that are set to be launched are eShop-only titles, one is Nintendo Labo kit and two are Wii U ports. The remaining six games that Nintendo plans to launch this year are big retail games.
The report further said that among the 12 games, nine have more than 75% of being launched this year and the other three – among which two are bigger retail games and one is Wii u port – have about 50% chance of being launched in 2019.
The latter group is reportedly the Metroid Prime Trilogy and it has not officially been confirmed yet. And another game among the 12 that are set to be launched is Retro Studios secret project, which may be the Star Fox Racing.
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Last week, PUBG Mobile made headlines for not letting people play the game beyond 6 hours. Once the player had completed 6 hours of gameplay, a message displayed on the screen saying ‘You have played the game for 6hr today’. Besides this, the game also showed the time at which the players would be able to continue playing PUBG Mobile.
According to PUBG Mobile, the notification was a health reminder for players to let them know that they have played the battle-royale for 6 hours. Although PUBG Mobile hadn’t revealed if it was just for Indian players or all PUBG Mobile players but the decision was faced with criticism from players. But now, the company has confirmed that the issue has been fixed.
Later, PUBG Mobile India tweeted, “Dear Players, Basis feedback from the community, we have now changed the Birthday Crate. The Healthy Gameplay System error has also been fixed, and you should be able to play uninterrupted. Lastly, payment systems are back up and running. We deeply apologize for the inconvenience!”
It was not a bug as PUBG Mobile India accepted that it was aware of the Healthy Gaming System issue the players were facing. Acknowledging the issue, it wrote, “We’re aware of the Healthy Gaming System issue that many of you are currently facing and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this has caused to you! Our development team is working to resolve the issue as soon as possible.”
There is a possibility that PUBG Mobile took this step in the rising concern of the PUBG Mobile addiction amongst youngsters and teenagers in India. And this was PUBG Mobile’s step to come with a solution which would ease the addiction of the addictive battle-royale. It is also believed that the Health issue pop-up had impacted only the Indian players of the battle-royale.
Dear Players
Basis feedback from the community, we have now changed the Birthday Crate. The Healthy Gameplay System error has also been fixed, and you should be able to play uninterrupted. Lastly, payment systems are back up and running.We deeply apologize for the inconvenience!
After the problem was noticed, the players took to social media to check if they were the only one receiving the health pop-up. But there were several other players who reported such problem and they posted screenshots of the health pop-ups they had received. Some players even reported that they were receiving the notification 30-minutes after starting the game.
We're aware of the "Healthy Gaming System" issue that many of you are currently facing and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this has caused to you! Our development team is working to resolve the issue as soon as possible.
The popular battle-royale had earlier said that to cure the addiction it would take a responsible step in the said direction. Also, earlier it was reported that PUBG Mobile was testing a feature that would limit the amount of time the players could spend in the game. But according to PUBG Mobile, this may or may not be the feature they were working on. Also, it is not known which countries will be receiving the upcoming feature of PUBG Mobile. But it should be noted that in the light of all the hate and criticism PUBG Mobile is receiving from parents and politicians, putting a time-limit to the game might be a step in the right direction.
Chinese smartphone brand Vivo launched its V15 smartphone in India last week. And today, the Vivo V15 Pro is going on pre-orders in the country. Interested customers can pre-book the Vivo V15 on the company’s official website along with Amazon India and Flipkart. However, the official sale of the device will start from April 1 and the customers would be able to purchase the device from Paytm Mall, Amazon India, Flipkart, Tata CliQ, Vivo’s official website and retail offline stores. Vivo V15 is the watered-down variant of the Vivo V15 Pro which was launched last month.
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Vivo V15 price and launch offers
Vivo V15 bears a price tag of Rs 23,990 and it will be sold on online as well as offline retail stores. Launch offers of the Vivo V15 include a free one-time screen replacement, up to 15 months no-cost EMI and extra exchange value of Rs 2,000. The offer also includes a loyalty benefit of Rs 1,000 over the exchange value. Vivo has also partnered with Reliance Jio to offer benefits worth Rs 10,000 on the purchase of Vivo V15. These benefits include up to 3.3TB data and Jio Vivo Cricket Offer. There is also a 5% cashback that can be availed if the customer purchases Vivo V15 using an SBI credit or debit card along with SBI credit card EMI transaction. Vivo V15 is available in Frozen Black, Glamour Red and Royal Blue colour options.
Vivo V15 specifications and features
Vivo V15 sports a 6.53-inch Full HD+ (1080 x 2340 pixels) InCell FullView Display with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The display comes with a Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. Vivo V15 is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P70 SoC coupled with 6GB of RAM. Vivo V15 handset runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with the company’s own Funtouch OS 9. The device supports a microSD card of up to 256GB and packs a 4,000mAh battery.
On the camera front, the Vivo V15 comes with a triple-rear camera setup which comprises of a 12MP (dual-pixel) primary sensor with an f/1.78 aperture, an 8MP secondary sensor with an f/2.2 aperture and a 5MP tertiary sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. On its front panel, the Vivo V15 comes with a pop-up selfie camera that has a 32MP sensor with an f/2.0 aperture lens.
Other features of the Vivo V15 includes an ambient light sensor, digital compass, accelerometer, gyroscope, and proximity sensor. The device comes with a rear fingerprint scanner compared to its Pro variant which features an in-display fingerprint scanner. The connectivity of the Vivo V15 includes 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth v5.0, Micro-USB (with OTG), GPS/ A-GPS, and 3.5mm headphone jack.
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Lenovo-owned smartphone brand Motorola is all set to launch its Moto G7 handset in India today. However, as of now, the exact time of launch is not known, but then, we do know that it would happen today considering the fact that the company has been teasing the Moto G7 mobile for the last one week.
Moto G7 was initially launched in Brazil in February this year along with Moto G7 Plus, Moto G7 Power and Moto G7 Play. We should mention that Moto G7 Power smartphone has already been launched in India. Here’s a look at the expected pricing and specifications of the Moto G7 smartphone in India:
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Moto G7 price in India (expected)
Moto G7 smartphone was launched in Brazil at a price of $299, which is approximately Rs 20,700. Even in India, the cost of the Moto G7 smartphone is expected to be between Rs 15,000 and Rs 20,000. Much like Moto G7 Power, Moto G7 smartphone is also expected to be available via online and offline channels in the country.
The smartphone is available in Ceramic Black and Clear White colour options and Motorola is likely to launch both the variants in India. Last month saw the launch of Moto G7 Power in India that was launched at Rs 13,990 in the country.
Moto G7 specifications
Moto G7 is a dual SIM smartphone features a 6.24-inch full-HD+ Max Vision display that has an aspect ratio of 19:9 and a pixel density of 403ppi. The display of the smartphone is protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 3 and the smartphone also has a 3D glass build coupled with a layer of P2i water repellent coating. Powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 SoC, Moto G7 smartphone comes with 4GB of RAM. Moto G7 smartphone has 64GB of internal storage and can hold a microSD card of up to 256GB.
The handset has a dual rear camera setup that comes with a 12MP primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and a 5MP sensor with an f/2.2 aperture. For selfies and video calls, there is an 8MP camera with an f/2.2 aperture on the front panel.
Moto G7 mobile houses a 3,000mAh battery that has support for 15W TurboPower fast charging and for connectivity, it has 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth v4.2, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, GPS, a 3.5mm headphone jack, as well as a USB Type-C port. The device has dimensions of 157×75.3x8mm and weighs 172 grams.
Update: The device was launched along with Motorola One in India.
After months of wait, Apple’s ‘Show Time’ event is finally taking place at the Steve Jobs Theatre in Cupertino, California. The event will start at 10am PDT (10:30pm IST), and the company is expected to announce its long-awaited video-streaming service that will compete with Netflix. The video-streaming service of Apple will have both the subscriptions of TV and video service.
The new video-streaming service of Apple has been making news for quite some time now. The Cupertino based technology company has tied up with content providers and channels for the service and it will also have some exclusive shows that will be produced by Apple. It should be noted that it will be Apple’s first launch event in 2019 and the video-streaming service will be competing with Amazon Prime and Netflix.
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How to watch the Apple ‘Show Time’ event
Apple’s ‘Show Time’ event will be live streaming today on its official dedicated events page. Even at the time of writing, the live stream was available and it showed an empty Steve Jobs Theatre, which is expected to fill hours before the main event. Interested fans can watch the live stream from 10:30pm IST.
Apple recommends that the fans and people to watch the live stream using Safari on iPhones, iPads or iPod touch running iOS 10 or newer.
While PC users can watch the event using Microsoft Edge and the Mac users can use Safari to watch the live stream. Windows users can also watch the live stream on the newer versions of Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox (MSE, H.264 and AAC is required).
Products launching at the ‘Show Time’ event
Earlier reports strongly suggest that Apple would be launching its video-streaming service at an event on March 25. According to Apple, it had spent around $2 billion (approximately Rs 14,000 crores) in Hollywood to produce its own original content exclusive for its streaming service. The company had also partnered with Oprah Winfrey and other stars to let it telecast their shows on Apple’s streaming service.
According to a report by Reuters, Apple might resell the subscriptions from other networks such as Viacom, CBS Corp and Lions Gate Entertainment Corp’s Starz etc. The company is also in discussions with HBO and Warner Media for a partnership so that it can air their shows on its platform. And there is a possibility that the companies might form a positive partnership before the launch of the service. But it should be noted that, Apple also approached Netflix to partner with it, but Netflix declined the offer along with Hulu.
The newly launch service might be distributed through Apple’s App Store which serves the users in more than 100 countries.
Along with the video-streaming service, Apple is also expected to launch its news-subscription service at the event. The news-subscription service is said to work like ‘Netflix’ of news and magazines and Apple has merged its Apple news with Texture for the service. For those unware, Texture is a paid subscription service which offers unlimited access to magazines from different publishers for a monthly fee. The new paid news subscription service will be an upgraded Apple news which earlier was offered for free. Earlier, the company had faced some disagreements with the Washington Post, New York Times and other because of the fee that it intended to keep. Even now, it is unclear if these big news names will be on-board the Apple’s news subscription service or not.
Kingston Technology is best known as the brand that manufactures a number of products for gamers. Taking into account the last few years, it can easily be said that the company has been focussing more and more on gaming. Kingston has also created its own sub-brand ‘HyperX‘ that only launches gaming products. However, we should also point out here that gaming is not all that Kingston is focussing on. It also has a wide array of storage and memory products that can be useful for regular customers. Here, we have listed down what all the company has achieved in the last few years:
Kingston Technology claims to be the largest manufacturer of storage and memory products and says that it has over 60% market share for DRAM memory and over 22% market share for SSDs in Channel Market. The company says that with these numbers, it is the leading manufacturer of Storage and Memory products globally.
Furthermore, the company has said that it has become a dominant player among consumers, enterprises and corporate organisations by providing them with infrastructure upgrades. Kingston Technology provides memory and storage solutions that are supposed to give a more complete solution for servers, corporates and SMEs. According to the company, it has helped businesses in managing a smooth transition and become future proof in the era of digitalization.
Kingston Technology has over 2,000 products in its portfolio including flash storage, servers, and embedded solutions that are being used in more than 20,000 systems. And now, the company is looking to reduce the complexity of products in terms of design and shorten their qualification cycle and enhance the performance of the system at an affordable cost.
This division can now be found in products like smart watches, fitness bracelets, digital signage, smart appliances, slot machines, smart beds and tableside machines at various places to eat. In the next few years, most digital devices by the company are expected to come with Kingston’s embedded solutions.
The company has also said that it has been working to enhance its customer sale service and has already achieved 80% of reduced turnaround time and low lead time. Kingston has also started a service in which it will handpick products from customers and deliver them to their service centres.
The firm has also started some initiatives to understand the needs of its end users better. Kingston is now focussing on providing a better experience to its users and making reliability as the core of its product strategy. The company says that doing this would help it maintain a long-term relationship with customers and partners.
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The Indian transportation network company, Ola has got a six-month ban in the state of Karnataka for violating the government rules of running motorcycle taxis. The company was given multiple warnings by the government about not running its motorcycle taxi service in the state which the company failed to act on, so it was banned from running all services in the state.
A senior Karnataka transport department official said, “Despite repeated warnings, Ola was misusing the license granted by the authorities. Bike taxis are not allowed in Karnataka according to government policy. So, the decision was taken to suspend its license for six months.”
But even after the ban on Ola, several users in Bengaluru reported that they were able to book an auto-rickshaw and taxi by using the Ola mobile app. Ola, had a licence to operate and run its taxis in Karnataka from June 2016 to June 19, 2021. The Ola Cabs company is backed by the SoftBank Group and the Tencent Holdings Ltd.
In its defence, Ola said, “Despite other companies continuing to operate illegally, we halted our bike taxi experiment weeks ago.” After the ban, the company said in a statement that it was evaluating all options to find an “amicable solution” about the ban. The company also said that it was working closely with the authorities to come up with terms with the government.
Ola is one of the biggest rivals to Uber, which is another transportation network service and the ban of Ola’s services from the state might give an advantage to Uber and other such services. But several customers fear that the ban might affect the local commuting and the cab drivers who were associated with Ola fear that it would affect their income and their job.
Although, Rapido is another motorcycle taxi operator which operates in cities like Bengaluru and Hyderabad. But it is not clear what sort of license Rapido uses to operate such vehicles in those cities which got Ola banned for doing the same. It should be noted that Ola had invested $100 million (approximately Rs 700 crores) in Vogo, a domestic scooter sharing start-up that runs its services in Bengaluru and Hyderabad.
With Ola’s ban of its services in Karnataka, the company might see some serious losses in the coming weeks if it doesn’t come up with a solution.
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One of the most annoying things on Facebook is auto playing videos on the News Feed. While this feature has now made its way to other social networking platforms and internet in general, Facebook was one among the first few popular social networking websites to get it.
So each time when you scroll down your News Feed on Facebook, you will see that any and every video that you come across will start playing in order to catch your attention.
While most of us would not really mind to have auto-playing videos provided they are about topics that genuinely interest us. Otherwise, these videos can prove to be extremely annoying. And it’s not only a question of annoyance.
At times, content that is too violent, offensive and harmful in nature may also start auto-playing on your News Feed. Rather than something that interests you, it may be something that you wouldn’t see at all. While a number of browsers like Google Chrome claim to have built-in measures to curb auto play videos, mostly they have to be turned off manually.
If you want this to stop, we are here with some tips for you. However, before we begin, we must point out that you would have to adjust the settings for each device that you use. This is because changes in settings that you make on app, do not start auto-reflecting on web. Here’s our guide on how you can turn off auto playing videos on Facebook:
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How to turn off auto playing videos on web version of Facebook
Go to Settings menu in the drop down found at the top right of the page.
Click on Videos listing on the menu on the left-hand.
Here, you will spot a toggle from where you can turn off auto playing videos. Press on the toggle to turn the auto playing videos off.
Facebook for iPad or iPhone
Press on the menu button at the bottom of your screen.
Tap on ‘Settings and Privacy’ and then click on ‘Settings’.
Scroll down to ‘Media and Contacts’ and then select ‘Videos and Photos.’
Here, you will find the option of ‘Autoplay’. Turn it off to disable the feature.
Facebook for Android (smartphones and tablets)
Press on the menu button on the top right of the screen.
Now, scroll down and select the ‘Settings & Privacy’ option.
Then, click on ‘Settings’.
Now, scroll down to ‘Media and Contacts’.
Here, you will find the option of ‘Autoplay’, which can be set to ‘Never Autoplay Videos.’
After the launch of Apple iPad and iPad Mini the company launched the second generation of the Apple Airpods which came with wireless charging and were powered by the new H1 chip. Now, the Cupertino-based tech giant is planning to launch another product – the truly wireless Powerbeats earbuds in April. According to a report by CNET, the new earbuds will reportedly be using Apple’s new H1 chip which the company had earlier used in its newly launched updated version of the AirPods. The upcoming truly wireless Powerbeats earbuds will also have the same always-on Siri voice assistant with which the user can command hands-free.
The Powerbeats will be different than the Apple AirPods as it will have a longer battery than the AirPods. The Airpods comes with around five hours of listening and running time so the Powerbeats will probably have a much longer running and listening time.
The report also mentions that the timing of the new truly wireless Powerbeats lines up with the announcement of Beats X. The Beats X were announced back in 2016 shortly after the introduction of AirPods. And it was the same time when the company decided to build an iPhone without the 3.5mm headphone jack, the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus were the phones introduced alongside the Airpods. So, they came without a headphone jack, a trend which the Cupertino-based tech giant is following till now. There were also rumours about a higher end variant of the AirPods which would have noise-cancellation features and they would be an over-the-ear headphone. But the announcement of Apple’s wireless charging AirPods doesn’t fit with the line-up of the rumours.
Talking about the Powerbeats, they would offer more features than what the Apple AirPods gives so they might have a different user-base than the AirPods. To start, the Powerbeats offer sweat-resistance and they are fit more securely than the AirPods so they could be used when working out. Although the price and other details about the new truly wireless Powerbeats is not available but the Powerbeats3 Wireless, an earphone joined by a cord sells for $199.95 (approximately Rs 13,840) on the official Beats website. But the same earphones sell for $99 (approximately Rs 6,847) on Amazon. So, there is a possibility that the new wireless Powerbeats could be priced around $250 (approximately Rs 17,250) or lower.
With the launch of the new truly wireless Powerbeats, it will become the first earbuds in the entire Beats line-up to come with a truly wireless build.
The week of announcements started when Apple quietly launched its 10.5-inch iPad Air and an iPad Mini 2019. The new iPads are powered by A12 Bionic chip, come with an advanced Retina display and have support for Apple Pencil. The iPad Air comes with a LED-backlit Retina display and is available in 64GB and 256GB storage configurations. For imaging duties, there is an 8MP rear camera with an f/2.4 aperture and five-element lens. On the front panel, it houses a 7MP selfie camera. The new iPad Mini, on the other hand, features a 7.9-inch LED-backlit Retina display. In India, iPad Air’s Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi + Cellular model cost Rs 44,900 and Rs 55,900 respectively. On the other hand, iPad Mini’s Wi-Fi only variant costs Rs 34,900, while the Wi-Fi + Cellular version would be priced at Rs 45,900.
The much-anticipated Apple TV+, that will be competing with the likes of Netflix and Amazon Prime, has also been released. The service will come with a number of original TV shows and movies and for this, Apple has roped in a number of celebrities like Steven Spielberg, Jennifer Anniston, Reese Witherspoon, Steve Carell and Oprah Winfrey.
The Cupertino-based technology company also upgraded its 21.5-inch and 27-inch iMac desktops with new processors and graphics cards. Apple has said that with the update, the iMacs will get a ‘2x performance boost’. Apple’s 21.5-inch model of iMac can now be bought with an 8th Gen quad-core i3 or six-core i5 processor coupled with a Radeon Pro 555X GPU or a Radeon Pro 560X. For those who want more power, there is a custom device with up to six-core i7 processor that houses 32GB of RAM and comes with AMD’s Radeon Pro Vega 20 GPU. The 27-inch iMac is powered by Intel’s six-core i5 processor. The two lower configurations of the iMac come with an 8th Gen processor, the highest one has a 9th generation processor. The 27-inch iMac model comes with Radeon Pro 570X, 575X, and 580X GPUs and the custom model with AMD’s Radeon Pro Vega 48 GPU coupled with 8GB of RAM. While the cost of the 21.5-inch iMac starts at $1,299, the 27-inch model is priced at $1,799.
Apple Card is the company’s own credit card that works wherever Apple Pay does. The card will bring in transparency for users by letting them see how much the merchants have charged them and letting them see where they have spent on Apple Maps. Apple has also added that it would not know where exactly customers are spending and that the card will be in the wallet section of the iPhone. The company is also offering reward programs on all transactions. Other than this, no late fees, annual fees or fee for going over the credit limit will be levied.
Apple has also unveiled the second generation of its AirPods. The updated wireless earphones from the company come with an optional wireless charging case and the new H1 audio chip. The new AirPods also come with hands-free ‘Hey Siri’ support. In India, the new AirPods along with their standard charging case is priced at Rs 14,900. However, if you buy them along with their wireless charging case, they would cost Rs 18,900. And if you pick up the charging case separately, you can buy it for Rs 7,500.
The company also announced a game subscription service called Apple Arcade that can work on smartphones, desktops, and other living room devices. Apple has partnered with Walt Disney Co, Sega and Annapurna Interactive for its gaming service. Apple Arcade will come with 100 new titles and users will be able to download it via the App Store. The service will be ad-free and will be available in over 150 countries.
Apple took wraps off its much-anticipated News+ subscription that comes with over 300 magazines and includes the likes of Los Angeles Times, The Wall Street Journal, Wired, The New Yorker and more. The service costs $9.99 a month and will be first made available in the United States and Canada, followed by the United Kingdom and Australia. Apple has promised to maintain user privacy, saying that advertisers would not be able to track subscribers’ activity.
The week of announcements started when Apple quietly launched its 10.5-inch iPad Air and an iPad Mini 2019. The new iPads are powered by A12 Bionic chip, come with an advanced Retina display and have support for Apple Pencil. The iPad Air comes with a LED-backlit Retina display and is available in 64GB and 256GB storage configurations. For imaging duties, there is an 8MP rear camera with an f/2.4 aperture and five-element lens. On the front panel, it houses a 7MP selfie camera. The new iPad Mini, on the other hand, features a 7.9-inch LED-backlit Retina display. In India, iPad Air’s Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi + Cellular model cost Rs 44,900 and Rs 55,900 respectively. On the other hand, iPad Mini’s Wi-Fi only variant costs Rs 34,900, while the Wi-Fi + Cellular version would be priced at Rs 45,900.
The much-anticipated Apple TV+, that will be competing with the likes of Netflix and Amazon Prime, has also been released. The service will come with a number of original TV shows and movies and for this, Apple has roped in a number of celebrities like Steven Spielberg, Jennifer Anniston, Reese Witherspoon, Steve Carell and Oprah Winfrey.
The Cupertino-based technology company also upgraded its 21.5-inch and 27-inch iMac desktops with new processors and graphics cards. Apple has said that with the update, the iMacs will get a ‘2x performance boost’. Apple’s 21.5-inch model of iMac can now be bought with an 8th Gen quad-core i3 or six-core i5 processor coupled with a Radeon Pro 555X GPU or a Radeon Pro 560X. For those who want more power, there is a custom device with up to six-core i7 processor that houses 32GB of RAM and comes with AMD’s Radeon Pro Vega 20 GPU. The 27-inch iMac is powered by Intel’s six-core i5 processor. The two lower configurations of the iMac come with an 8th Gen processor, the highest one has a 9th generation processor. The 27-inch iMac model comes with Radeon Pro 570X, 575X, and 580X GPUs and the custom model with AMD’s Radeon Pro Vega 48 GPU coupled with 8GB of RAM. While the cost of the 21.5-inch iMac starts at $1,299, the 27-inch model is priced at $1,799.
Apple Card is the company’s own credit card that works wherever Apple Pay does. The card will bring in transparency for users by letting them see how much the merchants have charged them and letting them see where they have spent on Apple Maps. Apple has also added that it would not know where exactly customers are spending and that the card will be in the wallet section of the iPhone. The company is also offering reward programs on all transactions. Other than this, no late fees, annual fees or fee for going over the credit limit will be levied.
Apple has also unveiled the second generation of its AirPods. The updated wireless earphones from the company come with an optional wireless charging case and the new H1 audio chip. The new AirPods also come with hands-free ‘Hey Siri’ support. In India, the new AirPods along with their standard charging case is priced at Rs 14,900. However, if you buy them along with their wireless charging case, they would cost Rs 18,900. And if you pick up the charging case separately, you can buy it for Rs 7,500.
The company also announced a game subscription service called Apple Arcade that can work on smartphones, desktops, and other living room devices. Apple has partnered with Walt Disney Co, Sega and Annapurna Interactive for its gaming service. Apple Arcade will come with 100 new titles and users will be able to download it via the App Store. The service will be ad-free and will be available in over 150 countries.
Apple took wraps off its much-anticipated News+ subscription that comes with over 300 magazines and includes the likes of Los Angeles Times, The Wall Street Journal, Wired, The New Yorker and more. The service costs $9.99 a month and will be first made available in the United States and Canada, followed by the United Kingdom and Australia. Apple has promised to maintain user privacy, saying that advertisers would not be able to track subscribers’ activity.
Furthermore, another leak has surfaced online which claims the display size of the Samsung Galaxy A90. According to OnLeaks, the Samsung Galaxy A90 will reportedly sport a 6.73-inch notchless display. The device is expected to support 25W fast charging and it might have a 1.2mm top and 3.6mm bottom bezel. Other details about the device is currently not known. But since these are leaks and company hasn’t revealed anything about the devices and their specifications yet, these should be taken with a pinch of salt.
Furthermore, another leak has surfaced online which claims the display size of the Samsung Galaxy A90. According to OnLeaks, the Samsung Galaxy A90 will reportedly sport a 6.73-inch notchless display. The device is expected to support 25W fast charging and it might have a 1.2mm top and 3.6mm bottom bezel. Other details about the device is currently not known. But since these are leaks and company hasn’t revealed anything about the devices and their specifications yet, these should be taken with a pinch of salt.
The first thing that Apple launched at its event today was its News+ subscription service that has more than 300 magazines. The service is priced at $9.99 per month and included the likes of Los Angeles Times and The Wall Street Journal, Wired, The New Yorker and more. The service will first be made available in the United States, Canada and will then reach the UK and Australia. Apple specifically said that advertisers would not be able to track the activity of subscribers, promising to maintain user privacy.
Apple has also launched its own credit card at the event that is known as Apple Card. The newly-launched Apple Card can be used at any place where Apple Pay is accepted. According to the Cupertino-based technology giant, Apple Card will make it easier for users to see how much they are charged by the merchants. The card works with Apple Maps to show users where they have spent their money.
Emphasizing on privacy, the company also added that it would not know what you have bought or where you shopped. Furthermore, the card will live in the wallet section of the iPhone. However, customers will also be able to get a physical card made of titanium. We should add here that a reward program will be available on all transactions and other than this, the card would not have any late fees, annual fees or fee for going over the credit limit.
Apple Arcade is a game subscription service that can be used for smartphones, desktops, and other living room devices. The technology giant announced that for its gaming service, it is working along with Walt Disney Co, Sega and Annapurna Interactive. The service will come with over 100 new titles and will be available on the App Store. Users will be able to run it on iPad, Mac and Apple TV. The service will have no ads and will be available in more than 150 countries.
Apple’s video streaming service, Apple TV+, is finally here. The service will come with its own original TV shows and movies and will compete directly with the likes of Netflix, Amazon Prime and cable TV. A number of celebrities were present at the event to talk about their shows which will be available on Apple TX+ including Steven Spielberg, Jennifer Anniston, Reese Witherspoon, Steve Carell and Oprah Winfrey among others. We should add here that in order to compete with established players like Netflix, Apple will be spending more than $1 billion to create exclusive content for its app.
