2019 iPhone XR to pack a bigger battery than current model: Report

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Cupertino-based technology giant Apple is said to include bigger batteries in its upcoming 2019 iPhone offerings, according to a report that has just surfaced online. The 2019 version of the iPhone XR is said to feature a 3,110mAh battery, which will be bigger than the one that is currently used on iPhone XR. Although Apple never discloses the battery capacity and RAM that is used in its iPhones, it was reported this year that the iPhone XR housed a 2,942mAh battery. The report about the 2019 version of iPhone XR first appeared in The Elec. We should also mention that the report said that the upcoming iPhone XR 2 will be powered by Apple’s A13 processor, that will be made of the second-generation 7nm process. This is supposed to enhance the battery performance of the new iPhone. In addition to this, the media report has also said that China’s Ameperx Technology has already started the mass production of a new battery pack. Apple, on the other hand, is said to be planning to upgrade the camera resolution and setup of its entire lineup that is scheduled to launch this year. It has been reported that the front camera of the smartphone will be upgraded from 7MP to 12MP, and that the 6.5-inch and 5.8-inch OLED iPhone models will come with a triple rear camera setup. One camera on the setup with a new super-wide 12-megapixel camera, according to renowned Apple predictor Ming-Chi Kuo. Prior to this, it was also reported that the new iPhone XR 2019 will come in Green and Lavender colour options. The new colours will be replacing the earlier colours of the iPhone XR – Blue and Coral. However, we should also mention that there will be some colour options which will be making their return on the upcoming smartphone including Black, White, Red, and Yellow.
With iPhone XR, Apple introduced new colour options last year like Coral and Blue. But this is not the first time when the company has tried this. Apple has earlier tried a new range of colours like Yellow and Pink for its affordable iPhone 5C in 2013. It has also been reported earlier that the new 2019 iPhones will have a better display and will be featuring the AMOLED displays from Samsung. But the successor of the iPhone XR will come in the same last year’s LCD display 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 using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

How to use WhatsApp Web on PC?

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WhatsApp is one of the most popular instant messaging platforms today and currently most people who own a smartphone use it. It can be used for sending messages, videos and images. The WhatsApp application is available for both Android and iOS, but sometimes you would need to use the app on your PC and that’s where the WhatsApp desktop app becomes useful. Using the WhatsApp desktop app, that is also known as WhatsApp Web, you can use the platform on your big-screened desktop, but setting it up for the first time can be confusing. Here we are telling you the ways by which you can set up WhatsApp web on your desktop:
  1. First, to use WhatsApp on your PC, you need a PC and a smartphone with the WhatsApp app in it. You also need to be logged in to the app.
  2. Then you need to go to https://web.whatsapp.com/. Once there, you will see a QR code which will appear in a square box with black and white patterns in it.
  3. Open the WhatsApp app in your smartphone and look for the triple dots set up in a vertical way at the top right corner of the app. Tap on it.
  4. Then from the list of menus, click on ‘WhatsApp web’.
  5. After that, you will be asked to open the web.WhatsApp.com on your PC. Click on ‘OK, GOT IT. A QR scanner will appear.
  6. Scan the PC’s QR code with your smartphone.
  7. Then you will be given a list of devices you are logged in to. If you haven’t used the WhatsApp web before then it will open your WhatsApp account immediately. But if you have used it on another device then it will give you the list of devices where you have opened the WhatsApp web. You can select on the device which you are using for the WhatsApp web.
  8. If you want to log in to a new device, you need to press the white + sign on the top right side of the menu of your smartphone. It will launch the camera, then you need to give permission to WhatsApp to use your device’s camera if you haven’t given already.
  9. After that, you can scan the QR code displayed on the PC and then follow the steps mentioned above. Your PC will open your WhatsApp account itself.
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Samsung announces a behemoth 292-inch ‘The Wall Luxury’ MicroLED TV with 8K resolution

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Samsung launched its giant 75-inch and 219-inch MicroLED TV models earlier this year. The new MicroLED TVs from the South Korean technology giant were one of the biggest televisions in the world and they were named as “The Wall” because of their size. But now, the company is going further beyond in its MicroLED TV department as it is announcing an upgraded version of The Wall Luxury TVs that would be bigger, better and grander than the previous models. The new MicroLED TVs starts with the smallest of the lot with 73-inches for a 2K resolution model and the new range will come in all sizes, aspect ratios and customizable configuration. The biggest of the lot comes at a behemoth 292-inches and it will offer 8K resolution. Although Samsung’s new The Wall Luxury TV set is 292-inch big, it is only 30mm in thickness which further adds a beauty to it. It also offers a bezel-less display design which is quite amazing for a TV of this size. According to the company, The Wall Luxury will come with an AI picture quality engine which is known as the Quantum Processor Flex. The new engine will use the AI upscaling and machine learning to optimize the picture quality of whatever is playing on the screen on a scene-by-scene basis. Other than that, the new The Wall Luxury MicroLED TV series will reportedly offer Quantum HDR technology and produce a brightness of 2,000 nits. It will have 120Hz video refresh rate display and according to the company, it will be an ideal TV for watching movies, sports or playing video games.
Although the size, the details and some of the specifications of the Wall Luxury MicroLED TV have been revealed, Samsung hasn’t announced the price of the new TV. The Wall Luxury MicroLED TVs are to go on its global sale the next month in July 2019, and considering the specifications and all the new technology it packs there is no doubt that it will have a price which most people won’t be able to afford. But still, it remains to be seen just how much the company will ask for it and how will it change the TV industry. Samsung is known for making new technology and launching new products with unique features. Samsung Galaxy Fold was a prime example of it. Although the Galaxy Fold was recalled due to some problems and technical difficulties, it was still one among the first foldable smartphones to be announced. But now, the company has said that it will be launching the Galaxy Fold once again in the coming weeks.
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Android smartphones can now be used as physical security key for iOS two-factor authentication

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Technology giant Google will be seen expanding its ability to use an Android smartphone as a physical two-factor authentication security key for iOS devices. A report has surfaced online that suggests the same. The feature was previously launched in April, however, at that point in time, it only worked with Chrome OS, macOS, and Windows 10. However, the report, which first surfaced in 9to5Google, also mentions that because of a number of restrictions on the way iOS works, using an Android smartphone as a physical two-factor authentication key will work differently. So, instead of using Chrome to communicate with the device as we do in the PC versions. But in case of iOS, the Android smartphone will link up with Google’s Smart Lock app. Once all of this is set up, whenever you log into your Google account on an iOS device the app will send a notification to the Android smartphone using Bluetooth. The users then have to confirm that they are the ones who are trying to log in on their Android smartphone. This information is then sent back to the iOS device and it allows the user to login. We should mention that since security key support for iOS has been limited till now, adding the option of using an Android smartphone will make an enhanced security feature more accessible for a number of users. There are people who use an iPad and own an Android smartphone instead of iOS. They would find this feature to be extremely useful for sure. But then, considering that a majority of Apple fans use iOS devices only, they may not see any use of it. In case you are one among the former and would want to use the feature, it would be available on all Google accounts starting today.
In another piece of news that has surfaced online today, the company is ending the syncing of files between Google Photos and Google Drive so that the pictures which are backed up in the former do not appear in the latter automatically like it used to do before. Google has announced that the change will be implemented next month onwards and that it has taken this step to simplify the user’s experience between Photos and Drive. The company made this announcement via a blog post, where it said, “We’ve heard feedback that the connection between these services is confusing, so next month, we’re making some changes to simplify the experience across Drive and Photos. This change is designed to help prevent accidental deletion of items across products.” 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.

Opera launches the ‘first-ever gaming browser in the world’

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Opera has revealed a new browser for Windows PCs that have been designed specifically for people who love games. It is a desktop web browser that can be used in a Windows PC. This browser includes all the features that are aimed at gamers. Opera GX also comes with a lot of interesting gaming-centric features. The new tab screen will feature gaming deals and news from the gaming, technology, and entertainment categories. Other than that, the browser also comes with a range of sound and lighting effects. By default, the browser comes in black colour with a red accent. The browser lets users set hard limits on CPU RAM resources. According to the company, this is the world’s first gaming browser. Here is everything new about the world’s first gaming browser Twitch Integration With this, you can easily see channels you follow, who’s online and you also get the option to choose to receive notifications each time someone you follow goes online. GX Design When it comes to its design, there is an option to customize the browser’s appearance. You can customize your browser with any colour you want and choose from diverse special effects and themes. GX Themes You can choose from specially designed wallpapers, or you can easily choose your own desktop wallpapers as a background. Integrated Messengers Users can chat and browse at the same time with Facebook Messenger, Telegram, Vkontatke and WhatsApp integrated right into the sidebar GX Sound It has some in-browser sound effects which are composed in collaboration Rubén Rincón, who recently received a nomination in BAFTA Games Awards for Gris Game original soundtrack, and the band Berlinist. Sound effects can be switched on and off in the settings if you don’t like them Video Popout Watch Twitch and YouTube with video pop out. The video stays visible in a floating window over tabs and also other applications. Ad Blocker With a built-in ad blocker, you can enjoy the ad-free web. You can even easily switch it off to support ad-based creators.
Free Browser VPN Experience superior privacy and security with free, no log, limitless browser VPN. Additionally, with Razer Chroma integration, you can also change the colour of the keyboard, mouse, and other Razer Chroma elements depending on your favourite highlight colours. In case you want to try it is available on in the preview version on Windows. Earlier this year, Opera also rolled out the latest build of its mobile browser for Android- Opera 51. It is a very useful feature with an inbuilt VPN. This feature is for people who love private browsing. It comes with an option to deactivate the VPN conditionally which does not allow search engines to show the most relevant search results depending on the location of the user. The user can also automatically activate the VPN each time the private tab is accessed.

Google will be disconnecting the sync between Google Drive and Google Photos

Google has been offering the syncing of images and photos between its Photos and Drive services. But now, the company is ending the syncing of files between the two platforms so that the pictures that earlier backed up in Google Photos won’t appear in Google Drive automatically like it used to do before. The new change will be implemented from next month onwards, and the company has taken this step in order to simplify the user’s experience between Photos and Drive. The company made this announcement via a blog post. This change will be made for all the users of the platforms. Dan Schlosser and Jason Gupta, product managers for Google Drive and Photos said, “We’ve heard feedback that the connection between these services is confusing, so next month, we’re making some changes to simplify the experience across Drive and Photos. This change is designed to help prevent accidental deletion of items across products.” After the sync ending, Google will be offering a new way by which the users can copy the images and the videos from Drive to Photos. There will be a new feature called “upload to Drive” in Google Photos website or app. Once it is uploaded to Drive, you will have two files on the two platforms but there won’t be any connection between them. So, if you delete a file on Photos, it won’t automatically be deleted from Drive as well as it did before.
Although the syncing between Google Drive and Google Photos will end in July 2019, the company has assured that no files will be deleted once it ends the syncing. The product managers of both the products state that the photos and videos the users have uploaded before the new change takes over will still remain in Photos. Earlier, when syncing, Google Photos’ files were stored in Drive’s Google Photos folder. They also assured that it will stay in the folder in Drive but it won’t automatically be updated or like it used to do before. Although this might be a good thing for some users who didn’t want to waste the memory of Google Drive by copying two images at two locations. But it will be inconvenient to people who stored the files at two separate locations in order to access them from anywhere across any platform. Since it won’t be syncing with Drive anymore, it can get troublesome for the users who stored their files as a backup on Drive.
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Xiaomi Mi 9T with triple-rear camera and pop-up selfie camera launched: Price and specifications

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Xiaomi had launched its Redmi K20 smartphone in China last month and now, the company has unveiled another handset globally which is the rebranded version of the smartphone. The new smartphone is named Mi 9T and it comes with the same specifications and design as the Redmi K20. Other than that, the company also launched the Mi Smart Band 4, Mi Electric Scooter Pro and the Mi True Wireless Earphones at the event. Here’s a look at the details of everything new that was launched:

Xiaomi Mi 9T price and availability

Mi 9T with 6GB RAM/ 64GB storage holds a price tag of EUR 329 (approximately Rs 25,900) while the 6GB RAM/ 128GB storage variant of the device has been priced at EUR 369 (approximately Rs 29,000). The Mi 9T comes in three colour variants – Carbon Black, Flame Red and Glacier Blue. The 64GB storage variant of the Mi 9T will go on sale in Spain from June 17 onwards and it will be made available on Amazon and Mi.com stores for the first 24 hours. It should be noted that, for the first 24 hours, the Mi 9T with 64GB storage will be selling at EUR 299 (approximately Rs 23,500) On the other hand, the 128GB storage variant of the Mi 9T hasn’t received a release date till now but the company has said that it will be available ‘in the coming weeks’. Other than Spain, the company said that it will soon announce the availability information of the Mi 9T for other markets closer to the local launch. Other than European market, the Mi 9T will be making its way to Malaysia. The Mi Smart Band 4 is priced at EUR 34.99 (approximately Rs 2,700) and it will be available in markets from June onwards. On the other hand, the Mi Electric Scooter Pro holds a price tag of EUR 499 (approximately Rs 39,200) and it will go on sale from June 13 onwards. Similarly, the Mi True Wireless Earphones is priced at EUR 79.99 (approximately Rs 6,300) and it will also be available from June 13 onwards.

Xiaomi Mi 9T specifications and features

Talking about the specifications of the Mi 9T, it sports a notch-less 6.39-inch Full HD+ (1080 x 2340 pixels) display with an aspect ratio of 19:5:9 and comes with Gorilla Glass 5 protection on top. It is powered by the octa-core Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 730 SoC paired with 6GB of RAM. The Mi 9T runs Android 9 Pie skinned with MIUI 10 and supports dual-SIM (Nano). The Mi 9T comes with a unique flame design and has a four-sided curved glass back. The Mi 9T comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner and packs a 4,000mAh battery with 18W fast charge support. On the imaging front, the Mi 9T features a triple-rear camera with a 48MP Sony IMX582 main sensor with an f/1.75 aperture paired with an 8MP telephoto lens with an f/2.4 aperture. The third camera is a 13MP ultra-wide-angle lens with an f/2.4 aperture. On the front, there is a 20MP pop-up selfie camera. Other features of the Mi 9T includes 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Mi Smart Band 4 features

The Mi Smart Band 4 was also launched at the Spain event and it is the same product which was unveiled in China earlier this week. It comes with a full-colour AMOLED screen and packs a 135mAh battery. According to the company, the Smart Band 4 can last up to 20 days on a single charge. In a statement, Xiaomi said, “In addition to the health and activity tracking features from previous generations, Mi Smart Band 4 now features a swim tracking mode to monitor swim length, time, swim strokes, SWOLF (a measure of swimming efficiency) and more.”

Mi Electric Scooter Pro features

The Mi Electric Scooter Pro is an electric scooter which was launched alongside the Mi 9T. According to the company, it offers up to 45km range on a single charge. It has a top speed of 25kmph. There is also a built-in multi-function display that shows the ride and other details. “Its [Mi Electric Scooter Pro] portable folding design makes it a perfect last-mile solution and allows for easy storage. It features the same intuitive controls, double-braking system as well as a series of battery safety features,” Xiaomi said.

Mi True Wireless Earphones features

The last product launched by the company is the Mi True Wireless Earphones and we should mention that they look similar to Apple’s AirPods. The company has claimed that the earphones can offer up to 10 hours of music playback. “Music playback automatically stops when either of the earpieces is removed from the ear and can also work independently for answering phone calls. Its [Mi True Wireless Headphones] intuitive touch controls let you tap or double tap to play/pause music, answer/end calls or activate voice assistants,” Xiaomi said.
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Samsung’s smartphone with rollable display spotted on a patent

South Korean technology giant Samsung may be still figuring out how to fix the issues of its Galaxy Fold smartphone and launch it for the masses. However, that is surely not stopping the company from planning its other smartphones that will come with a unique design. A patent has surfaced online that shows a Samsung smartphone with a rollable display. The patent was first found by Gizmodo and it shows a handset that looks like any other smartphone at first glance. However, the smartphone in the patent actually has a rollable display inside. We should also mention that the top that houses the selfie camera and the earpiece of the handset will be extending outwards from the handset. With this, we can say one thing for sure: Whenever the smartphone launches, it will leave others far behind in the race of aspect ratio. Samsung’s rollable smartphone in the patent may also remind a few of the BlackBerry Priv. However, instead of coming with a QWERTY keyboard, it will have a really tall display. We should mention that rollable displays are no longer a farfetched possibility. This year at the Consumer Electronics Show, LG showcases its rollable OLED display that it will begin marketing this year. Other than this, Corning is working on a bendable glass that will be used in smartphones. However, we may have to wait for years before we get to see Samsung’s new rollable phone as it may take some time for the company to get this kind of technology to life. But then, another very relevant question is how durable a smartphone like this would be. The sliding mechanism on the device could be just as prone to catching dust particles as the Galaxy Fold was. In addition to this, smartphones that come with a foldable display or moving parts like pop-up selfie cameras have also been subjected to scepticism.
However, we are definitely hoping that Samsung does find a way of pulling it off seamlessly so that we do get to see it and use it at some point. From the patent, the rollable Samsung smartphone looks like it is straight out of a futuristic science-fiction movie. On an unrelated note, the company has also announced that its Galaxy Fold smartphone will be launched again in the coming few weeks. Samsung had earlier sent the device to some reviewers and YouTubers in the US, but a number of them reported that the screen of Galaxy Fold has certain issues. The company then postponed the launch of the handset. 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.

Vivo Z1 Pro with in-display front camera to be available on Flipkart

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Vivo India will be partnering with Indian e-commerce platform Flipkart to launch its upcoming smartphone Vivo Z1 Pro in India. The company announced about the partnership on Wednesday but the launch date of the upcoming smartphone has not been mentioned yet. Till now, the smartphone series hasn’t been launched in India so this will be the first handset from the Z-series to be unveiled in the country. According to the company, the Vivo Z-series smartphones will be focused towards the Gen Z of India. It will also be company’s first online-only smartphone and it will have an in-display front camera instead of the punch-hole camera setup. Till now, nothing much has been confirmed by the company, but according to the teasers of the Vivo Z1 Pro, it will have a ‘seamless performance’. However, till now, there is no word on the RAM, specifications, and CPU details of the smartphone. The company also said that the upcoming Vivo Z1 Pro will be perfect for multitasking meaning we could be looking at more than 4GB of RAM. The company also said that the Vivo Z1 Pro will be able to provide full-day long lasting battery life. But the company has not reveal the battery capacity of the fast charging capabilities. For imaging duties, the Vivo Z1 Pro is confirmed to come with an ‘AI triple rear camera setup’ that will capture great landscape as well as portrait shots. As mentioned above, the device will come with an in-display front camera setup. There will also be the AI Face Beauty feature for selfie beautification. Commenting on the Flipkart partnership about the Vivo Z1 Pro Nipun Marya, Director Brand Strategy of Vivo India in a press statement said, “Offering meaningful and innovative experience has been a key pillar of our strategy and our partnership with Flipkart is a step further in that direction. The all-new Z series has been designed to empower the young millennials and fulfill the dynamic needs of the ‘Gen Z’.”
It should be noted that the in-display front camera technology was earlier teased by the company along with Xiaomi. If the reports are right, then we can see the first implementation of this technology in the upcoming Vivo Z1 Pro. Other companies like Honor, Oppo, Xiaomi also said that they too were working on the in-display camera technology. Aditya Soni, Senior Director, Mobiles at Flipkart said, “Flipkart and vivo have worked together to understand the needs of Indian consumers, that has resulted in bringing to life vivo’s Z1Pro for Gen Z users. Flipkart’s unparalleled distribution reach and marketing strategies will help vivo in maintaining its strong market reach for its latest innovation.”
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Google Pixel 4 confirmed with dual rear cameras 2019

If you are one among those who have always loved Made by Google hardware, we have some news for you. The technology giant has confirmed its Google Pixel 4 smartphone. Since a number of reports, rumours, and renders of the upcoming device had been surfacing online for a few weeks now, the company just decided to make the smartphone official.

Pixel 4 confirmed by Google with the first official photo on Twitter 

Google took to its Twitter account ‘Made by Google’ today and shared a picture of the Pixel 4. The tweet that accompanied the image read, “Well, since there seems to be some interest, here you go! Wait ’til you see what it can do. #Pixel4” That is how the company teased the basic design of the smartphone. In the image, it can be seen that the upcoming Pixel 4 smartphone will come with a square camera bump on the top left corner of its back panel. The camera module seems to carry two camera sensors and an LED flash. We should mention that this will be the first time that Google, whose smartphones are known for their photography, would be adding more than one sensor to its camera module. The image that the company shared shows the smartphone coloured in Black, but then, we expect more colour variants of the handset to be there. Another thing worth pointing out is that the smartphone does not sport a fingerprint sensor on its back panel. With this, we can easily conclude that it will come with an in-display fingerprint scanner. In addition to this, we couldn’t help but notice the silver coloured Power button on the Pixel 4’s side edge. It is completely in contrast to the body of the smartphone, much like what we also saw on the Pixel 3a, which has a White coloured body with an Orange coloured Power button. It’s a tiny detail, but we like it nevertheless.
One of the more obvious things about the design of the Google Pixel 4 smartphone is that it’s back panel does not have the regular design that all other Pixel devices do. Other Pixel smartphones come with a glossy glass portion on the top of their rear panel and a larger matte portion that lies right below it. While it’s difficult to figure out from the image whether the smartphone has a glossy finish or a matte one, we can say that it does not come with both. Google has not given any details about the internals or exact launch date of the Pixel 4, so we will have to wait till we get to know more about Google pixel 4 price and it’s more configurations. But then, since the company always launches its flagship Pixel smartphones in October, this year should be no different. 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.

ASUS ROG Phone 2 confirmed to have a 120Hz display

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Asus is planning to launch its next iteration of the ROG gaming phone, and it has been confirmed that the device will be launching soon. But till now, there wasn’t any solid proof of what it would have or what it will come with. Now, it has been confirmed that the Asus ROG Phone 2 will have a 120Hz refresh rate display. The confirmation comes from a Weibo poster of a Chinese fighting game which will be partnering with the Taiwanese electronics maker. The game is named Under the One Man and it is based on a comic book franchise of the same name, it is published by Tencent Games with which Asus was already in a confirmed partnership. The Asus ROG Phone 2 will be the successor to the Asus ROG Phone which is one of the best gaming smartphones of today. The company has already confirmed that the Asus ROG Phone 2 will be released in July of 2019. Talking about the Weibo post, the poster states that the Asus ROG Phone 2 will come with a 120Hz display which according to the company is ideal for the game Under the One Man. The poster also states that the 120Hz display is suitable for a fighting game as it will be giving the players a “more delicate and refreshing fighting experience’. The poster further mentions that “more popular 120Hz games” will be coming soon. This could mean that collaboration between Tencent Games and Asus could see more games being released for the Asus ROG Phone 2 by the company.
It should be noted that the newly launched OnePlus 7 Pro comes with only a 90Hz display while the Razer Phone 2 which was launched last year had a 120Hz display. But how will Asus ROG Phone 2 go up against other flagship smartphones will be seen once it launches next month? Xiaomi’s Black Shark 2 recently was launched in India and with it, the gaming smartphone industry in the country is slowly becoming more mainstream. The Asus ROG Phone was launched back in November in India for a price of Rs 69,999. This Asus ROG Phone comes with ROG UI which is a unique UI developed especially for the Asus ROG Phone. The Asus ROG Phone is already a flagship smartphone with many top-class specifications and the next iteration of the device will pack much better performance than its predecessor. This Asus ROG Phone 2 is expected to be powered by a Snapdragon 855 SoC and most probably will over-clock the CPU to offer better performance. But it still remains to be seen how much Asus overclocks the CPU of Asus ROG Phone 2 which is already the top-end SoC from Qualcomm.
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HP launches new full-featured laser printers in India: Price and features

HP has introduced a new series of its Laser Printers in India, which the company says have been built to enable businesses with high quality and productive printing solutions. The newly launched printers include the HP Laser 108 Printer Series, HP Laser MFP 136 Series and HP Laser MFP 138fnw. All three printers come with high print speeds that are compatible with easy mobile printing features such as Wi-Fi Direct. Speaking about the newly launched printers, Leo Joseph, Sr Director, Printing Systems and Solutions, HP India, said, “As the leader in overall print as well as Laser Printer market, we continue to drive innovation and bring relevant products for our customers in India. The new series of HP Laser Printers can help businesses, especially Small and Medium Businesses and Startups, to drive efficient and economical printing operations without compromising on the quality.” All the three printers have been designed to support a clutter-free, mobile-first workspace keeping productivity in mind. The company says that these printers will be very useful for SMBs who come with relatively smaller offices. According to the company, the offices require printers that can print, scan, and copy even the smallest of places. Powered with Wi-Fi Direct, the printers can be connected and controlled using the HP Smart App to get work done wherever, whenever. With the app, users can print, scan and copy documents from their smartphones, and share them using cloud or email. The app can also connect with these printers directly and print documents, even when there is no network connection available. The printers are powered by Wi-Fi Direct and can be connected and controlled using the HP Smart App to get work done. Using the app, users can print, scan and copy documents using their smartphones. The app will also be able to connect with these printers directly and print documents, even without using the network. Manoj Kapoor, Country Category & Sales Head for consumer & SMB printing, HP India said, “HP is committed to provide best in class experience to all segments of consumers and we keep innovating our products to meet their expectations. With the introduction of the new range of HP Laser Printers, we are catering to the evolved needs of consumers with full-featured laser printing solutions suitable for modern workplaces.”

Key features

  • Print speeds up to 20 pages per minute (A4)
  • Outstanding Print Quality at Affordable Price
  • Produce sharp text, bold blacks and crisp graphics
  • Hi-Durability with Duty Cycle of 10000 Page
  • Compact Design & Ease of Use
  • Can fit anywhere due to relatively smaller size and compactness
  • Quick and easy printing directly at the control panel
  • Connected and Mobile
  • Easy scanning, copying and printing using HP Smart App from a variety of smartphones.
  • Wi-Fi Direct feature enables connecting to the Printer directly, even without a network connection.

Pricing and Availability

  • HP Laser 108 Printer series are available in the price range of Rs 10,960- Rs 12,390
  • HP Laser MFP 136 Series and HP Laser MFP 138 fnw will be available in the price range of Rs 16,560-Rs 20,482
  • The new HP Laser Printers will be available across HP World Stores, Large Format Retail Outlets, IT Retailers and e-tailers.
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LG UltraGear 38GL950G, 27GL850 gaming monitors launched: Price and specifications

South Korean technology giant LG has launched two new monitors in its UltraGear series today. According to the company, these are the first ever 1ms Nano-IPS Nvidia G-Sync monitors in the world. The company has launched two models – one is UltraGear 27GL850 that comes with a 27-inch display and a refresh rate of 144Hz and the other is UltraGear 38GL950G that has a 37.5-inch screen and comes with an overclocked maximum refresh rate of 175Hz. According to LG, the two new monitors that have been launched are an “a gamer’s dream come true” as they have the ability to reproduce 98% of the DCI-P3 colour space and a 135% of the sRGB colour space. The two new offerings by the company also come with ultra-fast 1ms grey-to-grey response time. With these, LG has promised the most immersive gaming experience that is available yet. Both the models of the monitor come with support for Nvidia’s G-Sync variable refresh rate technology. We should mention that the 37.5-inch 38GL950G model comes with a curved screen that has an aspect ratio of 21:9. The model also comes with a UWQHD+ resolution and is also compliant with Vesa DisplayHDR 400 specification. The company is boasting of a virtually borderless design on the new monitor and has said that its 144Hz refresh rate can be overclocked to a 175Hz. In addition to this, a feature called Sphere Lighting 2.0, which is an array of RGB LED lights, is also present on the rear and can be used to project colours that make the experience even more immersive. Coming to the flat 27-inch 27GL850 model, it comes with support for HDR10 and AMD FreeSync. The monitor is validated by Nvidia for G-Sync Compatible specification. The monitor has a QHD resolution coupled with a typical brightness of 350nits. The company has also said that the monitor does not come with flickering and artefacts.  According to the company, the monitor is “virtually borderless” on three of its sides and can be tilted, swivelled and its height can be adjusted using its stand. The monitor is said to reproduce the same 98% DCI-P3 and 135% sRGB colour spaces as the 37.5-inch 38GL950G model. The monitor does not come with Sphere Lighting 2.0.
The company has also said that the two are the world’s first 1ms grey-to-grey IPS displays and that they do not sacrifice on the performance in order to achieve the said speed. While the 38GL950G has one HDMI and one DisplayPort input, the 27GL850 comes with two HDMI ports and a DisplayPort. The cost of the LG UltraGear 38GL950G is $1,999.99, which is approximately Rs 1,38,840. On the other hand, LG UltraGear 27GL850 monitor bears a price tag of $499.99, which is approximately Rs 34,710. 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.

Thomson launches a new range of Official Android televisions in India: Get all the details here

French consumer brand Thomson has today launched a new range of Official Android TV series in India. The company claims that it is the only brand to fully manufacture the complete range of its Official Android television “entirely in India”. It says that it has honoured its commitment towards the ‘Make in India’ initiative. The new range of TVs that has bee launched in India includes 65-inch, 43-inch, 49-inch and 55-inch variants. With the launch of the new televisions, Thomson forayed into the premium TV space in India. The launched series come with Android Oreo 8.1 operating system, an Android remote that will have dedicated keys for Google Assistant, Netflix and Google Play.

Price of Thomson Official Android TV in India:

  • 43 inches: Rs 29,999
  • 50 inches: Rs 34,999
  • 55 inches: Rs 38,999
  • 65 inches: Rs 59,999
Thomson has also added 4K 10 HDR display along with DOLBY Audio and DTS TruSurround in all the screen variants of its new televisions in the country. In addition to this, Thomson’s Official Android TV range includes some pre-loaded applications such as Netflix, Youtube, Google Store Play, Google Play Music and Google Play Movies. With 4G services reaching the masses, a number of people from tier 2, tier 3 cities and rural areas have started opting for online shopping. The company claims that according to a recent report, in 2018 the online television sales spiked at 20% for ‘flat panel tv sets’. Thomson, after its re-entry in the Indian market last year, adopted the ‘sales via e-commerce’ strategy and brought its products to people across the country on Flipkart. Thomson says that since it has made a comeback in India, it has crossed many milestones and is now on its way to “consolidate its leadership position in the affordable online TV space, which is growing at an unprecedented rate.”
Talking about the new series Avneet Singh Marwah, CEO of SPPL, Exclusive Brand Licensee of Thomson TVs in India adds  “We are honored to be part of Android tv journey in India, we need to thank Google for all the support. We are proud to announce Thomson 65 inches Android tv, which will be India’s first 4K official Android that echoes the ‘Make in India’ initiative. It is a great feeling especially when you have seen the evolution of smart TVs; we had launched Thomson TV with open source 4.4 version and today we are launching an official Android with the latest Oreo version. This tv will change the whole ecosystem in India as it comes with some great features like Google Assistant, Netflix, some 5000 more TV apps/games, an inbuilt Chrome-Cast, Dolby sound, 2.5 GB RAM, 16 GB ROM and much more. This will be our first premium tv at a super affordable price starting from 29,999/- for 43 inches, to a never before seen price, 65 inches at 59999/-.” Sharing his thoughts on the launch, Ajay Yadav, Senior Vice President, Mobiles & Large Appliances at Flipkart said, “We are delighted to continue this journey with Thomson as it makes its way into India’s TV space, offering superior Smart TV experience to customers at affordable prices. Flipkart is a one-stop destination for top television brands, comprising the largest Certified Android TV selection in the country. The share of Certified Android TVs among Smart TVs has grown tremendously over the past year and we continue to improve selection and pricing in this segment.” 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.

Vivo X15 renders leaked online: Take a look

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Chinese company Vivo is soon going to launch its new mid-range smartphone Vivo X15. Vivo X15 will be part of the company’s X series smartphone that includes the likes of Vivo X27, Vivo X27 Pro, Vivo X21s, Vivo X23, Vivo X21 among others. Vivo has not yet confirmed or denied the launch of this handset. However, some renders were published on the net which shows that Vivo X15 is equipped with a dual camera, a rear fingerprint reader and a will feature a USB Type-C charging port. Besides this, mini-jack input for the headphones is not coming up with the device, and the display will come with a notch at the top of the device. At the bottom a wide chin is present.
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Further, as seen in the images, a dual camera setup (with a dual-tone LED flash) and a physical fingerprint scanner are present on the back panel. At the right side of the device, there is a power bottom and the volume rocker whereas the left side houses the SIM tray. No details on the specifications have been oozed at this time.
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Image courtesy Android Updated
Vivo X15 still remains a secret for now. Hopefully, over the coming weeks, we will see an official announcement with the device detailed specifications, pricing as well as the availability.
Since last year, we have seen a number of good smartphones from the company including Vivo NEX, Vivo V15 Pro, and even the company’s holeless Apex phone. A few days back Vivo’s Z series phone images were also leaked. The images showed that the smartphone sports a triple rear camera setup that is aligned vertically on the top left the corner of the back panel. The module has three cameras sensors and an LED flash. There is also a fingerprint sensor on the device in the center of the back panel. Furthermore, the blue-colored back panel sports a u-shaped gradient design on a glossy finish. A fingerprint sensor can also be seen on the Vivo Z series smartphone’s back panel. So the possibility of having an in-display fingerprint scanner has been ruled out. It can be presumed that the upcoming device will sport a pop-up selfie camera to offer a full-screen experience to its users. To recall, Vivo has launched a number of smartphones with pop-up selfie cameras including Vivo NEX, V15 Pro, and V15. 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.

Sony SRS-XB22 and SRS-XB32 Extra Bass Portable Bluetooth Speakers launched in India: Price and features

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Sony India has launched two new Bluetooth speakers in India today. The new speakers are Extra Bass Portable Bluetooth speakers and are named SRS-XB22 and the SBS-XB32. The SRS-XB22 and SBS-XB32 Bluetooth speakers are high powered portable speakers and are compact in size. The new Sony Bluetooth speakers are also waterproof and shockproof so it can be taken and used anywhere with ease.

Sony SRS-XB22 and SBS-XB32 price and availability

The Extra Bass Portable Bluetooth speaker Sony SRS-XB22 is priced at Rs 7,490 while the SBS- XB32 holds a price tag of Rs 10,990. The Sony SRS-XB32 comes in various colour options – Black, Blue and Red. On the other hand, the SRS-XB22 is available in Black, Blue, Red and Green colour options. Both the newly launched speakers will go on sale from June 15, 2019 onwards and they can be purchased from Sony’s online store or other major e-commerce retail stores.

Sony SRS-XB22 and SBS-XB32 specifications and features

Both the Sony SRS-XB22 and the SBS-XB32 come with dual passive radiators which work together with Stereo full range speakers to enhances their vocal clarity. It also gives the speakers an audio boost. As mentioned above, both the Sony SRS-XB22 and the SBS-XB32 are waterproof, dustproof, rustproof and shockproof in nature. They also come with support for Google Assistant and Apple’s Siri.
The Sony SRS-XB32 comes with Bluetooth version 4.2 and has NFC support. It supports SBC, AAC and LDAC music and audio codecs and as the name suggests, it comes with Extra Bass Boost function. There is also a Live Sound function in the new Sony SRS-XB32 Bluetooth speaker. Since it is a party speaker, it can be connected with other speakers wirelessly and form a chain of up to 100 wireless party speaker chain. The new Sony Bluetooth speaker comes with S-Master Amplifier type and it has a frequency range of 2.4GHz/ 20Hz to 20,000Hz/ 20KHz. The SRS-XB32 Bluetooth speaker comes with multi-colour line light along with Strobe flash and it has a dimension of 238 x 84 x 83mm, it weighs approximately 900 g. On the other hand, the Sony SRS-XB22 Bluetooth speaker comes with all the features of the XRS-XB22 but it has line light instead of the multi-colour line light and Strobe flash the SRS-XB32 has. The SRS-XB22 also can form a speaker chain of up to 100 speakers and comes with Extra Bass Boost function as well. Similar to the other speaker, it also comes with voice assistant support. The new Sony SRS-XB22 has a dimension of 201 x 72 x 68mm and it weighs 540g. 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.

Toreto Trilogy power bank with 12,000mAh battery and built-in charging cable launched in India: Price and details

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Electronics product maker Toreto has launched a new power bank in India. The newly launched power bank is named Toreto Trilogy and it comes with built-in charging cable. It is also equipped with smart LED indicator which is capable of charging up to 4 devices of 5V simultaneously. Here are the price details and features of Toreto Triology power bank:

Toreto Trilogy price and availability

The Toreto Trilogy power bank holds a price tag of Rs 1,999 and it can be purchased from all the leading e-commerce stores and retail stores across India. The power bank comes in two colour options – Black and White.

Toreto Trilogy specifications and features

The Toreto Trilogy is designed to be a combination of utility and is sleek and portable enough to carry easily in the pocket. It weighs 214 grams and it is the third generation of power banks from Toreto. It is made using an alloy plastic shell which is fireproof and also makes the Toreto Trilogy dustproof. Other than that, the Toreto Trilogy comes with an inbuilt intelligent safety system which protects the devices connected to it from overheating, overcharging high temperature and short circuits.
The Toreto Trilogy packs a 12,000mAh battery and is equipped with LED battery indicator. As mentioned above, the Toreto Trilogy can charge up to 4 devices of 5V simultaneously, it can charge the devices with a high speed using its fast charging feature. Other than that, the Toreto Trilogy power bank comes with built-in charging cables with Type-C and Micro USB and a Lightning USB connectors. So, you can charge a device supporting Micro USB, USB Type-C and Apple products with the Toreto Trilogy power bank. Moreover, last month in May, Toreto had launched a new Wireless Retractable Bluetooth headset in India named Flexo which was first such product from the company. The Toreto Flexo was capable of being easily folded and it produced a surround sound with heavy bass. The company had aimed the product for active users who wanted an earphone which would stay on them while still being portable. The Toreto Flexo was easy to use and it can be folded easily just by push of a button which was present on both the sides of the headset. It was also capable of being extended as per the need and requirement of the user. The Flexo was able to offer around 10 hours of battery backup and 108 hours of standby time. It came with Bluetooth v5.0 and was easy to connect with any Bluetooth supporting smart device.
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PUBG Mobile’s 0.13.0 update gets a Deathmatch mode and Godzilla theme: Everything you need to know

If you love PUBG Mobile, we have some news for you. PUBG Corporation and Tencent Games have released a massive update of the game today which gets the ability for the user to experience team deathmatch gameplay. So, from now on, PUBG Mobile will be offering a thrilling 4v4 battle mode for fast-paced firefights and other multiplayer in-game additions. With the new mode, PUBG Mobile players will be a challenger to communicate, work together and think quickly to earn coveted chicken dinners. It is also worth mentioning that the new deathmatch mode is available in both First-Person Perspective (FPP) and Third-Person Perspective (TPP). The mode comes with a timed respawn where teams race to earn the most kills. In addition to this, Tencent Games and PUBG Corporation have also announced a new milestone – PUBG Mobile has surpassed more than 400 million downloads and 50 million daily active users outside of China. The game continues its streak of becoming one of the world’s most popular mobile games after it dominated the 2018 end-of-year award shows including ‘Mobile Game of the Year’ at the Golden Joysticks among multiple other nominations. Earlier this year, PUB Mobile also made headlines with its new Gameplay Management System that has been launched to cut down on addiction of the game in users. The deathmatch mode is just one part of a larger update for PUBG Mobile, including additional Godzilla: King of the Monsters themed rewards, gameplay additions and other notable balances. Here’s a look at everything that’s new in PUBG Mobile’s today’s update:
  • Upgraded Control Settings – FPP and TPP now have control settings for increased on-screen control customization. This includes a new button specifically for vaulting and climbing.
  • Godzilla: King of the Monsters Theme – As part of the ongoing collaboration between PUBG Mobile and Godzilla: King of the Monsters, a Godzilla theme has arrived in the lobby background, along with multiple other thematic events and rewards.
  • Vikendi Footprints – Players can now act as sleuths to track their enemies’ whereabouts. The addition of footprints in the snow of the tundra Vikendi map will make it easier for them.
  • Third-Party Anti-Cheat System – A new app prevention system will let users detect and report cheating behaviour through emulators and modifiers.
  • Fresh Achievement Challenges – Players can challenge themselves to a new wave of in-game trials for the new team deathmatch mode.
  • Additional Social Features – These include MVP showcases at the ends of matches, upgrades to the portable closet system, popularity gift rewards, charisma ratings and more.
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Asus 5Z receives a new software update with May 2019 security patch

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Asus 5Z was launched last year in July 2018, with a 6.2-inch FHD+ IPS LCD display. If you have no recollection of the smartphone, we should tell you it is the Asus ZenFone 5Z, but because of the trademark issues regarding the ‘ZenFone’ branding, it is now being referred to as the Asus 5Z. Asus has announced that the smartphone has started receiving a software update with May 2019 security patch. The update promises enhancements in various departments like security, sound, and system optimizations. The company has also revealed that it has updated the system along with under the hood optimizations. Speaking about the bug fixes and enhancements, Asus has revealed that the new update improves the sound quality on Asus 5Z.  Asus is likely to roll out the update in an incremental manner. The company will monitor all of its online channels for complaints about problems for any potential hidden bugs. So, the update will reach a small percentage of users in the beginning, and if it does not have any bugs, then a broader rollout will begin. To recall specifications, the smartphone was launched with a 6.2-inch FHD+ IPS LCD display that comes with an aspect ratio of 18.7:9 and a notch. The device is powered by Snapdragon 845 SoC and comes with up to 8GB RAM and up to 256GB internal storage. The smartphone comes up with a dual rear camera setup with a 12MP primary sensor and an 8MP sensor with an ultra-wide lens.  Dual-LED dual-tone flash on the back of the device was also added and an 8MP sensor is present on the front for selfies. The Asus 5Z houses a 3,300mAh battery and runs Android 9 Pie. As previously mentioned, the company has been issued an order by the Delhi High Court regarding selling and advertising smartphones and accessories under the ‘Zen’ trademark, Zenfone or any other trademark that is identical to it. This move has also forced the company to rename its future flagship smartphone to Asus 6Z in India. However, the supply of Asus smartphones, notebooks, and other products, as well as technical support and after-sales service for all Asus products remain unaffected for all consumers.
According to the company, the Asus 6Z will be coming to India on June 19, 2019, and it is expected to be priced around Rs 30,000 to Rs 40,000. The smartphone will come with a 6.4-inch Full-HD+ (1,080 x 2,340 pixels) display with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. This is powered by Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 855 SoC paired with Adreno 640 GPU. It packs a huge 5,000mAh battery with Quick Charge 4.0 fast charging support. The Asus 6z has 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage and comes with the support of microSD card of up to 2TB. Over that, it will run Android 9 Pie skinned with Zen UI. 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.  

How to Create Multiple Partitions on a USB-Drive in Windows 10?

USB devices are one of the most portable and useful devices in the tech world today. They are not just good for transferring or storing files but they can be used in a variety of ways. It does the work of hard disk drives, but unlike them, they aren’t bulky and are wireless. However, the USB drives come in single partitions only and there are no multiple partitions in the USB drives which can be used for a number of things. With multiple partitions on the USB drives, you can make it into a Bootable drive which can be used to install a new OS to any PC or laptop without needing the CD/ DVD of the OS. Here we are listing down the ways by which you can make partitions in a USB drive. To make a partition to a USB drive you need to use the Disk Management Tool in Windows. Here are the ways by which you can use the Disk Management tool to create the partition in a USB drive:

Steps to make a partition to a USB drive in Win-10

  1. Insert the USB drive to your PC. Then open the Windows Search and type ‘diskmgmnt.msc’. Click Enter. After that, select theDisk Management from the list of options.
  2. Select the USB drive which you need to partition and then right-click on it. Then select ‘Shrink Volume’.
  3. Once the next window opens, you can see the total size of the disk and space which can be shrunk. Here, enter the amount of space you want to shrink (in MBs) and then click on ‘Shrink’.
  4. Once that is done, you can see the ‘Unallocated Space’. Right-click on it and then select ‘New Simple Volume’.
  5. After that, you will be taken to the Simple Volume Wizard where the minimum and the maximum size will be shown. Then you can choose the volume you want.
  6. Assign a drive letter or a path for the USB drive.
  7. After that, you will be taken to ‘Format Partition’. Here, choose ‘NFTS’ and then click on ‘Next’.
  8. Once it is done, you will be taken to the final phase of the partition creation which tells you that you have successfully completed the New Volume Simple Wizard. Once there, click on ‘Finish’ to complete the setup.
  9. Once it is done, you will have to make a partition to your USB drive which can be used to store a Bootable OS.
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Oppo A1k and Oppo A5s receive a price cut of up to Rs 1,000 in India: Get all the details

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Chinese smartphone maker Oppo has revised the prices of two of its smartphones in India. All the variants of Oppo A1k and Oppo A5s will now be available at a reduced cost in India. The Oppo A1k is getting Rs 500 off of its original price while the Oppo A5s is getting Rs 1,000 off on both its variants. The new prices are currently listed on Amazon India and the users can buy the smartphones for the discounted prices. Earlier, the company had reduced the price of its Oppo F11 Pro 64GB storage variant and the Oppo A5 with 64GB storage variant.

Oppo A1k and Oppo A5s prices in India (revised)

After the price drop, the Oppo A1k is selling for Rs 7,990 instead of its earlier price of Rs 8,490. The price drop is on the lone 2GB RAM variant. On the other hand, the Oppo A5s with 2GB RAM is selling for Rs 8,990 instead of Rs 9,990 and the 3GB RAM variant of the device is selling for Rs 9,990 instead of Rs 10,990 after the price cut. This is the first price drop on both the smartphones and as mentioned earlier, the new prices are currently live on Amazon India and Flipkart and other brick-and-mortar stores pan India.

Oppo A1k specifications and features

The Oppo A1k sports a 6.1-inch LCD display with a waterdrop notch on top. The device was launched in India back in April 2019 and went on sale in a lone 2GB RAM variant. The smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Helio P22 SoC paired with 2GB of RAM. It runs Android 9 Pie skinned with ColorOS 6.0 and has a large 4,000mAh battery. The device has 32GB of internal storage with support of microSD card. On the imaging front, the Oppo A1k features a single 8MP rear camera with an f/2.2 aperture. On the front, there is a 5MP selfie camera with an f/2.0 aperture.

Oppo A5s specifications and features

The Oppo A5s, on the other hand, sports a 6.2-inch HD+ In-Cell display and was launched in April 2019. It is powered by the MediaTek Helio P35 SoC paired with up to 4GB of RAM. The smartphone comes with up to 64GB of internal storage and can support of microSD card of up to 256GB. The Oppo A5s packs a large 4,230mAh battery and runs Android 9 Pie skinned with Color OS. On the imaging front, the smartphone packs a dual-rear camera setup which comprises of a 13MP main camera with an f/2.2 aperture paired with a 2MP secondary sensor. Ot the front, there is an 8MP selfie camera with an f.2.0 aperture. 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.

10 games that are coming to Nintendo Switch this year

Another major keynote session came to an at the ongoing E3 gaming conference today and it had a number of key announcements from Nintendo. The company has made a number of important announcements that gamers should know about. Here, we have listed down all the games that are coming to Nintendo Switch this year. Take a look:

Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild sequel

Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild sequel The company has announced that a full sequel of the ‘Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’ game is in works. While nothing else was announced about the game at the E3 gaming conference, but the company did show the trailer of the upcoming title.

Luigi’s Mansion 3

Luigi's Mansion 3 The latest entry of Luigi’s Mansion has horror as well as comedy. Furthermore, players will have to smash a lot of ghosts in the game. Players can opt for co-op play as well, where one person can take the role of the unsettling Gooigi. The company has said that the game will launch on Switch later this year.

A game on Dark Crystal

A game on Dark Crystal A prequel on Netflix called The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance is now getting its own game on Switch. It is a turn-based strategy game and it is for anyone who has been interested in the show.

The remake of The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening

Remake of The Legend of Zelda Link’s Awakening The trailer of the remake of The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening was also shown at the E3 2019 and the company also announced that it will finally be available on September 20. The game comes with new visuals and adds a new mode one can design new dungeons to play through.

Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Witcher 3 Wild Hunt You will soon be able to play the Witcher 3: Wild game on the go because the game is finally coming to Switch now. While the company has said that it will be released in 2019, it has not given an exact release date.

Resident Evil 5 and 6

Resident Evil 5 and 6 While there are a number of Resident Evil games available on Switch already, soon, Resident Evil 5 and 6 will be added to on the console as well. According to Nintendo, the two games will be coming to Switch this fall.

Daemon X Machina

Daemon X Machina The first look of this game was given at the E3 conference last year and it was appreciated by scores of gamers. Luckily for those who liked it, the new trailer has been shown again and not much has changed. Nintendo has said that Daemon X Machina will be released on September 13.

Panzer Dragoon Swoops

Panzer Dragoon Swoops The remake of Panzer Dragoon is being worked upon and this time, it will be coming to Switch. The new version of the game comes with enhanced graphics. However, otherwise, it appears very similar to the original. The game will be launched in the later half of 2019, “winter” to be more precise.

Pokemon Sword and Shield

pokeball-1594373_960_720 A Pokémon Sword and Shield game will also be coming to Nintendo’s Switch. In fact, the company has also said that in case you have a Pokeball Plus lying around, it will come handy. However, don’t expect it to work like as a controller. Instead, you can use it to get critters out of the game and into the real world to get various kind of bonuses.

Cadence of Hyrule

Cadence of Hyrule This game will be launching very soon on Switch. And by early, we mean June 13. Cadence of Hyrule game is a musical spinoff of the Zelda series. 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. [td_smart_list_end]

YouTube rolls out a new notification system to its platform

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YouTube is the biggest video sharing platforms in the world right now and millions of videos are uploaded to the platform every day. The videos can be anything, from funny videos to game/movie trailers to song videos to vlogs. Once the video is uploaded, the platform gives the user the option to customize the settings of his video. And it is because of this that the platform constantly updates its settings, rules and regulations. YouTube has now been updated once again as the notifications are automatically set to become personalized. This means that not every subscriber will get the same video delivered to their inbox. The change was announced by the product team of YouTube through a blog post. With the new change, if the users want to receive notifications, they would have to click on ‘Subscribe’ and then hit the golden bell icon. Once this is done, users need to make sure the notifications are enabled on their account. If the user doesn’t hit the golden bell icon, then they might not receive all the video notifications from the creator. But the subscribed videos will still show up in the subscriptions tab. The new change comes after the developers saw that the subscribers were getting overwhelmed by the number of notifications they were getting if they had subscribed to multiple channels. So, the users stopped the notifications completely. According to the product team of YouTube, the new notification change will make the users easier to understand. With the new change, the users can decide what they want to receive the notification about and they can even opt out from it. “Through a series of tests and user research, we’ve found this updated name and visual design improves overall understanding of the default bell setting and makes it more clear that you won’t be notified about every new video upload,” the blog post reads. Even the creators asked YouTube through Twitter to make certain changes to the YouTube’s notification system. They said that once the video goes live, the first wave of viewers was very important to their channel and for generating the advertising revenue. James, a member of YouTube’s notifications team, said in a video about the product change, “Sometimes we’ve dropped notifications and we haven’t delivered them, and that’s on us. If you’re sending billions of these things to billions of users, even a small percentage gains can affect a lot of people.”
The notification change was basically aimed at the subscribers of the platform but the creators of YouTube are also getting something in it. YouTube is coming out with a new metrics that the YouTubers can use to better understand how many subscribers are getting their notifications. While another metrics will show the creators how many subscribers have signed up to receive all notifications but they might not have their notifications enabled on their account. The new notification system and the product change of YouTube is currently being rolled out to the platform. People are having mixed reactions to the change, some are appreciating the transparency while others are saying that the notification system is too complicated.
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JBL launches 5 new LIVE Headphones series with Voice Assistant support in India: Get the details here

JBL launched new LIVE headphones series in India with Voice Activation and Smart Features. The LIVE headphone series comes with the powerful JBL Signature Sound along with a sleek and contemporary look. The newly launched headphones also come with smart-touch control features. The new JBL LIVE headphone series comes with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa support along with Ambient Awake, Talk Thru and noise-canceling features. In the new JBL LIVE headphone series, there are 5 headphones in total – JBL LIVE 100, JBL LIVE 200BT, JBL LIVE 400BT, JBL LIVE 500BT and JBL LIVE 650BTNC.

JBL LIVE 100, JBL LIVE 200BT, JBL LIVE 400BT, JBL LIVE 500BT and JBL LIVE 650BTNC headphones price and availability

All the newly launched LIVE headphones from JBL comes with varying price tag and features. The LBL LIVE 100 is priced at Rs 2,499 while the LIVE 200BT costs Rs 5,299. Similarly, the JBL 400BT holds a price tag of Rs 7,899 and the LIVE 500BT costs Rs 9,999. Lastly, the top-end JBL LIVE 650BTNC comes with a price tag of Rs 12,599. All the newly launched JBL LIVE Headphones will be immediately available on JBL.com and other major retailers. On the launch of the new JBL LIVE headphones, Pradeep Chaudhry, Country Manager of HARMAN India said, “The New JBL LIVE Series will shake up the headphones market in India. These truly Smartrange of products will change the way we experience music and the environment. Smart Headphones are the future of audio and we will continue to lead this category with the new Live Series. We are excited to launch this innovative range that will offer everything a consumer is looking for in headphone. It will strongly reinforce HARMAN’s leadership in consumer audio technology in India and globally.”

JBL LIVE 100, JBL LIVE 200BT, JBL LIVE 400BT, JBL LIVE 500BT and JBL LIVE 650BTNC specifications and features

The JBL LIVE 100 and the JBL LIVE 200BT are the lowest of the newly launched Live Series JBL headphones. They come with the JBL Signature Sound and are comfortable in their fitting. They are designed with aluminium finish that makes them look trendy and stylish. The JBL LIVE 200BT come with Bluetooth connectivity while the LIVE 100 does not. The JBL LIVE 200BT offers up to 10 hours of battery life and comes with speed charge which can charge the headphone in around 2 hours. The JBL LIVE 400BT is an on-ear headphone and it also comes with the JBL Signature Sound. Other than that, the new headphones come with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa support. It comes with Ambient Aware and TalkThru technology and since it is a Bluetooth headphone, it can be connected with the My JBL Headphone App. It offers up to 24 hours of battery life and takes around two hours to fully charge. There are also touch controls onboard the LIVE 400BT and it comes with Aluminium finish and is comfortable in fitting.
Next in the list is the JBL LIVE 500BT and it is an around the ear headphone, it comes with all the features of the JBL LIVE 400BT. The LIVE 500BT gives up to 30 hours of battery life and comes with Speed Charge which can charge the headphones completely in around 2 hours. The last in the list and the costliest of the lot is the JBL LIVE 650BTNC and it is an around the ear headphones. It comes with all the features of the LIVE 500BT and LIVE 400BT with addition to Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). It can also connect with the MY JBL Headphones application and it offers around 20 hours of battery life with ANC and up to 30 hours of battery life without the ANC activated. The JBL LIVE 650BTNC too comes with the Speed Charge technology.
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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s doctored video will not be removed from Instagram

As part of the promotion for his project “Spectre”, British artist Bill Posters posted some video shows to Instagram. The video says that “We’re increasing transparency on ads,” to make it look like it’s part of a news segment. The video, created by artists Bill Posters and Daniel Howe in partnership with advertising company Canny, shows Mark Zuckerberg sitting at a desk in front of a camera, apparently giving a disturbing speech about Facebook’s power. “Imagine this for a second: One man, with total control of billions of people’s stolen data, all their secrets, their lives, their futures,” Zuckerberg’s likeness says, in the video. “I owe it all to Spectre. Spectre showed me that whoever controls the data, controls the future.” The title of the Instagram post says it’s created using CannyAI’s video dialogue replacement (VDR) technology. Facebook did not remove the video but the company chose to de-prioritize it so that it seemed less frequently in users’ feeds and positioned the video along with third-party fact-checker information. Out of the original seven-minute video, a 21-second portion was randomly clipped. A trained algorithm was then used on the clip and the voice, as well as facial movements of Zuckerberg, were matched in order to rebuild it. The video is effortlessly recognizable as a fake. The original video is from a September 2017 address Zuckerberg gave about Russian election interference on Facebook. Facebook recently was targeted for refusing to block the sharing of a video of the US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi which was doctored to make her appear drunk or impaired. Pelosi requested Facebook to block the video, however, the social media giant did not delete the video, and instead, chose to de-prioritise it, so that it appeared less frequently in users’ feeds. The company also placed the video along with third-party fact-checker information.
The purpose of “Spectre” is to discuss the power of digital influencers and information online, as well as what can or cannot be believed. This deepfake video of Zuckerberg is one of many made by Canny in partnership with Posters, including ones of Kim Kardashian and Donald Trump, as part of Spectre. The fake video of Mr Zuckerberg would receive the same treatment as the fake video of Ms Pelosi and other misinformation, said the Instagram spokesperson. In a recent development, Instagram even announced that it will no longer only have vertical videos. The app, which was always mobile first, will now also support videos in landscape mode. The company announced the change in a blog post saying, “We realize this is an evolution from where IGTV started — we believe it’s the right change for viewers and creators. In many ways, opening IGTV to more than just vertical videos are similar to when we opened Instagram to more than just square photos in 2015. It enabled creativity to flourish and engagement to rise — and we believe the same will happen again with IGTV.” So, the content creators will be encouraged to upload the same video that they create for YouTube on IGTV too. 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