Shazam app gets a new feature called Pop-up which can identify songs played through headphones
Shazam, the app which can identify music and movies by listening to their sounds, has gained tremendous popularity because of this feature. Now, Shazam is getting another new feature which has been introduced to the Android version of the app. This new feature is called the Pop-up Shazam, which works in a new way. The app’s new feature works with the audio which is played internally through headphones but the application will be working in the background of the smartphone.
According to XDA developers, the new feature will be very useful for social media apps like Instagram where you can use Shazam to recognize the songs or sound tracks that the other users have put in their stories. It can also work with other applications as well. The working of the Shazam app is simple – it works in the background of the smartphone and you are free to do your browsing, chatting or using social media apps. But when you hear a sound track, a song and you can’t recognize its name you can use the app to do the job. It will listen to the track and find out the details about the song or the sound track. Once the app has identified the music, it also gives the user an option by which they can play the music through Shazam itself and listen to what they were searching for.
The report further mentions that it works ‘surprisingly well if the quality is good enough’. The new feature of Shazam uses the same matching algorithms as the regular listening feature of the app. So, the working and the performance of the app is similar to that of regular use. But it should be noted that the Shazam app can be used only by users whose devices run Android (v 9.33 or above) in their smartphones. Users on iOS can currently not use the new Pop-up feature of Shazam.
It is worth noting that the Shazam app was acquired by Apple in 2018 but the new feature of the application comes first for Android rather than iOS, which is also a surprise. Currently, there is no news about when the new feature will be coming to the iOS.
The new update’s changelog of Shazam on Google Play Store reads the following:
You can now Shazam music coming through your headphones!
No need to point them at the microphone. Shazam will recognise the music that’s playing through your headphones.
Even better, if you’re listening to music in another app and want to identify the songs without leaving the app, then you can use Pop-up Shazam and get the track name and synced lyrics to sing along.
To enable Pop-up Shazam, go to the Settings page in the app. Currently, the app’s new feature is not available for Apple’s iOS but it is planning to bring it in the near future.
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HTC launches two mid-range smartphones HTC U19e and Desire 19+: Price and specifications
Taiwanese based smartphone manufacturer HTC has made a comeback with its HTC U19e and Desire 19+ mid-range smartphones. The two smartphones have been launched by the company after it did not unveil a single handset for six months. Initially, HTC U19e and HTC Desire 19+ will only be available in the company’s home country. As of now, there are no such reports whether or not the two smartphones will launch in India or not.
Here’s a look at the price details and specifications of the HTC U19e and HTC Desire 19+ smartphones:
HTC U19e specifications
HTC U19e will feature a 6-inch full-HD+ OLED screen (1080×2160 pixels) screen that will have an aspect ratio of 18:9 and will be protected by Corning Gorilla Glass. HTC U19e has support for dual Sim cards and it runs Android 9 Pie with HTC’s Sense UI on top. Powered by octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC, the smartphone comes with 6GB of RAM. HTC U19e does not come with a notch, hole-punch, a pop-up selfie camera, it instead has the traditional bezels on top and bottom.
The new HTC smartphone houses a dual rear camera setup, which includes a 12MP primary camera with an f/1.8 lens and a 20MP shooter with an f/2.6 lens. It also has a 24MP selfie camera on its front panel as well with a 2MP sensor for iris-recognition unlock feature.
The HTC U19e comes with 128GB storage with microSD card slot, a rear fingerprint sensor, and houses a 3,930mAh battery with Quick Charge 4.0 for fast charging. The device weighs 180 grams. For connectivity, the smartphone has HTC Boom Sound dual speakers, 4G LTE, NFC, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and USB Type-C.
HTC Desire 19+ specifications
HTC Desire 19+ runs on Android 9 Pie with HTC Sense on top. The phone houses a 6.2-inch HD+ (720×1520 pixel) screen with a 19:9 aspect ratio. The device is powered by MediaTek Helio P35 SoC, paired with up to 6GB of RAM.
HTC Desire 19+ comes with a triple rear camera setup, which consists of a 13MP primary camera with f/1.85 aperture, 8MP wide-angle camera, and a 5MP depth camera. There is a 16MP camera on the front for selfies and video calls.
In other specifications, the HTC Desire 19+ packs 3,850mAh battery and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.
HTC U19e and HTC Desire 19+ price
The HTC U19e carries a price tag of 14,900 TWD (approximately Rs 33,000) and it will be offered in Extraordinary Purple and Modest Green colours. The purple variant of the smartphone will come with a partly transparent back. HTC U19e will go on sale starting this week.
On the other hand, the Desire 19+ will be offered in two colour variants Star Indigo and Jasmine White and will be sold at 9,990 TWD (approximately Rs 22,100) for the base variant with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. The 6GB + 128GB variant of the smartphone will sold at 10,990 TWD (approximately Rs. 24,300). The handset will go on sale starting July.
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Huawei has postponed a laptop launch amid trade war with the US
Chinese technology brand Huawei has just postponed the launch of its new Windows laptop. The company’s CEO of the consumer division, Richard Yu, has confirmed that this to a popular news portal. We should mention that the laptop was all set to be showcased at the CES Asia Show that has been going on in Shanghai this week. However, since the company has been embroiled in a legal battle with the US government, its ability to use American products like Microsoft‘s software and Intel processors is very restricted as of now.
Speaking to CNBC, Yu said that the situation was a very “unfortunate” one and added that the laptop would have been unveiled this week. However, the company’s placement on the US Entity List has stopped it from announcing the product altogether. As of now, there is no word on whether the laptop will ever see the light of the day because it completely depends on whether Huawei remains on the blacklist or not.
We should mention that as of now, there are no technical details of the upcoming laptop in the reports that have emerged. The only detail that is available is that the new entry would have been a part of Huawei’s MateBook line. The company has also updated its well-regarded MateBook X Pro line at the Mobile World Congress that was held previously this year. IT also introduced the MateBook 13 at the Consumer Electronics Show in January 2019.
According to a report in the DigiTimes that surfaced earlier this week, Huawei will be halting the production of its laptop computers. The company has maintained its silence on the matter as of now, but then, it has removed its laptops from sale on its online store.
The Chinese technology company has also suggested that it has been stockpiling components and proprietary technology, so the effect of the US government’s ban will be mitigated. The company has also suggested that its laptop business only represents a tiny sliver of its business.
But then, we should also mention that stockpiling is not a permanent solution as at some point, Huawei will run out of these stocks. Other than this, it is also worth pointing out that computers were Huawei’s biggest consumer success in the United States till now. This means that retreating them is a very visible sign of the damage that the battle with the US government has inflicted on Huawei.
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LG X6 with triple-rear camera and MIL-STD 810G certification launched: Price and specification
South Korean electronics maker LG might not have been as active in the smartphone industry as some of the other big companies but that doesn’t mean it is completely absent from it. LG has launched a new smartphone named LG X6 in South Korea expanding its smartphone portfolio. The LG X6 is a mid-range smartphone with MIL-STD 810G certification, which is a mark that it’s durable. Some of the highlights of the LG X6 includes a water-drop notch that houses the front camera of the device, a triple-rear camera setup at the back and a 3,500mAh battery. It is also powered by a MediaTek CPU and it has support for Google Assistant as well. Although the LG X6 is launched in South Korea, in India, the company is planning to launch its next LG W-series smartphones. The LG W-series smartphones are already being teased on Amazon India so it will be sold exclusively on the online e-commerce platform.
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LG X6 price and availability
The LG X6 holds a price tag of KRW 3,49,800 (approximately Rs 20,500) for the 3GB RAM/ 64GB storage variant. It comes in two colour options – New Moroccan and New Aurora Black. Other than South Korea, the company hasn’t said anything about the availability of the LG X6 in other markets.LG X6 specifications and features
The LG X6 sports a 6.26-inch Full HD+ (720 x 1520 pixels) display that has a water-drop shaped notch on its top. The smartphone is powered by the MediaTek MT6762 SoC and it comes with 3GB of RAM. The LG X6 runs Android 9 Pie and it packs a 3,500mAh battery with no fast charging support. According to the company, the LG X6’s battery is capable of giving up to 13 hours of talk time and 625 hours of standby time. The newly launched smartphone also packs a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner which is similar to the other smartphones in this price point. The LG X6 packs 64GB of internal storage with support of microSD card of up to 2TB. The newly launched LG X6 measures at 161.3x77x8.7mm and weighs 172 grams. On the imaging front, the LG X6 features a triple-rear camera setup which comprises of a 16MP main sensor, a 5MP wide-angle lens and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, there is a 13MP selfie camera for selfies and video calling. The front camera is placed in the waterdrop notch setup.
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Huawei Nova 5, Nova 5i to launch in China on June 21
Chinese smartphone maker Huawei may be embroiled in a legal battle with the US government. But this is not stopping the company from launching numerous smartphones. Yesterday, the company’s sub-brand Honor launched five smartphones and tablets in India including the Honor 20 Pro, Honor 20, Honor 20i, Honor Pad 5 (8-inch) and Honor Pad 5 (10.1-inch). Now, the company has announced that it will be launching its Huawei Nova 5 and Nova 5i smartphones.
We should mention that this doesn’t come as a surprise as a number of rumours about the smartphones have been circulating online and the devices have also made an appearance on a number of benchmarking apps and TENNA certification website. Huawei Nova 5 and Nova 5i smartphones are expected to launch in China on June 21. It is speculated that both the handsets will be launched at the same event.
Huawei Nova 5 is the successor of the Nova 4 handset and it will pack upgraded internals. The company took to Weibo to confirm that it will be launching the Huawei Nova 5i and Nova 5 smartphones.
It is worth pointing out that Huawei Nova 5i has already been leaked on certification website TENNA, and it has been stated there that the handset will sport a 6.4-inch full HD+ display. The device is expected to be powered by the company’s own Kirin 710 SoC and it will pack either 6GB or 8GB of RAM. The device is said to come with 128GB of onboard storage.
It is also worth noticing that Huawei Nova 5i’s 4GB RAM and 6GB RAM variants have been spotted on Geekbench. The smartphone will come with a quad rear camera setup that will comprise of a 24MP primary sensor, an 8MP secondary sensor, a 2MP depth sensor and a ToF camera.
The device will also house a fingerprint scanner on its back panel and come with an LED flash. The Huawei Nova 5i also houses a 3,900mAh battery and runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with EMUI 9.
As of now, the details of the Huawei Nova 5 smartphone are unknown, but it is expected to be powered by a powerful processor. Most likely, the handset will run the Kirin 970 SoC or Kirin 980 SoC.
Huawei Nova 5 and Nova 5i smartphones will be launched in China on June 21. We should mention that there is a possibility that they would launch without any Google services.
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Google’s Pixel 4 renders revealed: Here’s what it will look like
Google’s last Pixel smartphones were the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL, watered down versions of its 2018 flagship Pixel 3-series. But this time, Google will be launching the next iteration in the Pixel line-up with Pixel 4. Although the release of the Pixel 4 is still months away, but the news and rumours of the next Pixel smartphone have started floating online. Google has been releasing its Pixel smartphones in October every year for three years now, and this year is not expected to be any different. Not much details have been leaked about the Pixel 4 currently, but now, a report has surfaced online that shows what the handset will look like.
According to the first leak by Pricebaba, the leak shows the render of the upcoming smartphone. The render image shows what the Pixel 4 will look like. It can be seen in the renders that there is no rear-mounted fingerprint scanner on the Pixel 4 which means it could be getting the in-screen fingerprint scanner or a side-mounted one. In addition to this, there is no speaker at the bottom of the device but it will have one on the top. The camera placement of the device is similar to the upcoming iPhone 11-series which means that the Pixel 4 will be getting the square-camera cut-out on its back. There is also a possibility that this time, Google will be incorporating more than one cameras on the back of the Pixel 4, which is something that it has not done before. So, cameras will be playing a huge part in the making of Pixel 4 as the cameras were the best selling points of the Google Pixel devices.
If the camera placement of the Pixel 4 will be like what it was shown in the renders, then there might be conflict with the iPhone as it too has the similar square camera placement. Other than that, the Pixel 4 will also reportedly come with a dual-front camera setup placed in a punch-hole display cut-out. Other than that, there will also be a ‘spectral sensor’ on top of the Pixel 4 which was earlier used in Pixel 3. Then there is another rumour which states that Google’s Project Soli which is a motion sensing technology will be incorporated in the Pixel 4 devices. The use of Project Soli’s radar will give the Pixel 4 much better motion-sensing and gesture sensing capabilities.
Since it will be the latest smartphone from Google, it will be running the newest Android Q out-of-the-box. Being a Google device, the Pixel 4 will have a better software-hardware integration. But all leaks aside, we will have to wait till October 2019 to find out more about the Pixel 4 and all its features and specifications.
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Xiaomi to launch Mi 9T, Mi 9T Pro smartphones today: All you need to know
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi is all set to launch its Mi 9T smartphones globally today. Xiaomi’s Mi 9T handsets talked about a lot and they are basically the global rebranded versions of the Redmi K20 series that was launched in China earlier. The Mi 9T series will be launched at events in Madrid, Milan and Paris today. According to the teasers, Mi 9T will come with an in-display fingerprint sensor and sport a pop-up selfie camera. The smartphones also come with support for NFC and will come with the 3.5mm headphone jack.
We should mention that the Mi 9T Pro smartphone has already been spotted on sale in the Philippines a few days back, while the Mi 9T was seen in Bulgaria. In fact, the Mi 9T Pro was also seen at a Netherlands-based online retailer. With all these listings, it seems like the Mi 9T and Mi 9T Pro are the rebranded variants of the Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro respectively.
Xiaomi‘s global Twitter handle has also teased the smartphones to come with a 48MP primary sensor, a 4,000mAh battery and a Snapdragon processor. Here’s everything that you need to know about the Mi 9T and Mi 9T Pro smartphones:
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Xiaomi Mi 9T, Mi 9T Pro price (expected)
If the Mi 9T and Mi 9T Pro smartphones are indeed the rebranded versions of the Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro respectively, their pricing will be similar too. Redmi K20 was available for purchase in three storage variants in China – 6GB RAM/64GB storage, 6GB RAM/128GB storage and 8GB RAM/256GB storage. While the base model costs CNY 1,999, the 6GB RAM/128GB storage variant is priced at CNY 2,099 and the most high-end one with 8GB of RAM bears a price tag of CNY 2,599. So we can expect the Mi 9T to be priced similarly. Coming to Mi 9T Pro, its price should be similar to Redmi K20 Pro, which was launched in China in four variants – 6GB RAM/64GB storage, 6GB RAM/128GB storage, 8GB RAM/128GB storage and 8GB RAM/256GB storage. The price of Redmi K20 Pro starts at CNY 2,499 and goes up to CNY 2,999. The global price and availability of the two smartphones will be announced today. The devices will be launched in India too in mid-July.Mi 9T Pro specifications
If Mi 9T Pro is the global variant of Redmi K20 Pro, their specifications will be identical. The smartphone runs Android 9.0 Pie with MIUI baked on top and features a 6.39-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display that has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. Powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC, the handset comes with up to 8GB of RAM. The smartphone will sport a triple rear camera setup that comprises of a 48MP primary sensor. It will also come with a 20MP selfie camera on its front panel. Mi 9T Pro comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner and houses a 4,000mAh battery that has support for Quick Charge 4.0.Mi 9T specifications
Considering that Mi 9T will come with similar specifications as Redmi K20, we can say that the handset will run Android Pie skinned with MIUI 10 and feature a 6.39-inch AMOLED full-HD+ screen. Powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 SoC, the handset will come with up to 8GB of RAM. For imaging duties, there will be a triple rear camera setup that comes with a 48MP primary sensor, a 13MP wide angle sensor and an 8MP sensor. For selfies, there is a 20MP front-facing snapper. The Mi 9T smartphone houses a 4,000mAh battery that has the support of up to 18W fast charging and the device comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.Samsung Galaxy Fold will be launched once again in ‘coming weeks’
One of the most innovative and unique smartphones of the year was the Samsung Galaxy Fold. The South Korean technology giant unveiled the smartphone back in February 2018 at the Galaxy Unpacked event where the Samsung Galaxy Fold was revealed alongside the Samsung Galaxy S10-series. But weeks after its launch, Samsung had to recall all its Samsung Galaxy Fold units. The units were recalled few days before it was to go on live sale. Although the Samsung Galaxy Fold held a steep price tag of $2,000, but some customers pre-booked the device nonetheless. But when the company sent some of its review units to YouTubers, the real issue of the Samsung Galaxy Fold came to light. When that happened, Samsung put an indefinite hold on the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Fold. But now, months later, news is that, the South Korean tech giant is planning to launch its Galaxy Fold once again in the ‘coming weeks’, but as of now, there is no exact date announced.
According to a CNET report, a Samsung spokesperson through an email said that the announcement of the launch date of the Samsung Galaxy Fold will be made in the coming weeks. But the spokesperson didn’t reveal the exact date of the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Fold. But one thing is for sure that the company plans to launch the smartphone once again as it said it will do instead of abandoning it.
The official launch of the Samsung Galaxy Fold was to be done in April 2019 but when it was given to the YouTube reviewers for reviews before the launch, things went wrong. As some YouTubers noted that the Samsung Galaxy Fold comes with a slight plastic coating on the top which was to be a part of the screen, but since no description was mentioned about the coating, the reviewers took away the plastic coating. That’s when the Samsung Galaxy Fold stopped working and according to Samsung the coating was a part of the screen. In the later versions, the company put a warning message to the screen asking users ‘not to remove the plastic coating’.
Reviewers also found out that the screen of the Samsung Galaxy Fold was easily damaged and it had signs of wear and tear only after a limited time of usage. The hinge of the Samsung Galaxy Fold also had some problems as it couldn’t handle much of the regular open and close cycle. Lastly, Samsung had to recall all the units of the device and putting an indefinite hold on the launch of the device.
Earlier, Samsung Mobile Chief DJ Koh said that the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Fold was on track and it ‘would not be too late’. Now, with the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Fold once again in news, it is expected to launch in the coming weeks or months.
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Facebook’s new app Study will pay you to let it track your smartphone activity
Facebook and privacy don’t really fit together in the same sentence. The social media giant has again been paying people to monitor how they use their smartphones. The company is doing this using an app called Study. Using the app, Facebook will monitor which apps the user has and how much time the user spends on those apps. The app will also collect some additional data including the user’s location, some specific features they use and more. The social media giant has clarified that it would not see any specific content like messages, passwords and websites that are being visited by the user.
We should mention that Study has been launched a few months after the company’s last user-tracking research app, Facebook Research, was closed down after a string of controversies. According to a report that had surfaced online, the app was marketed to teens. The iOS versions of the app had a special certificate because of which the company felt free to circumvent the App Store and get more access to the smartphone of the user. This was a clear violation of Apple’s rules. Facebook Research was then closed down in January.
With the launch of Study, Facebook has made it clear that it still needs data on how people are using their smartphones. In addition to this, it is also easy to see that the company has learned something from the recent controversy as Study will only be available for people who are at least 18 years in age. This time, the app will only be targeted at Android users and they will be able to grant the app deeper phone access. The app also has a series of screens that explain what kind of data it will be collecting and exactly how it will use it.
Users on the app will only be verified via the age that they have mentioned on their Facebook account. In order to get payments, they would also need a PayPal account. Facebook has also mentioned that it would not be linking the data it collects from Study app to the user’s account on its platform or target ads to him/her.
However, as of now, Facebook has also not specified how much it will be paying people to use the app. But then, the company has said on its blog post that “all research participants are compensated.” The app will be launched in the United States and India. Another thing worth mentioning is that not everyone can sign up for Study. Facebook will show the ad of the app to some users and they will have to click to sign up for it.
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WhatsApp adds Opi Stickers with a White-coloured bear on its app: Here’s how to use them
Facebook-owned messaging app WhatsApp has today expanded its sticker options by adding an Opi sticker pack that has been designed by Colombian illustrator Oscar Ospina. The pack comes with Opi stickers that feature a white-coloured bear. In different stickers, the bear expresses different emotions. It is worth noticing that the new sticker pack is now available in the Android as well as iOS versions of WhatsApp. However, it can be downloaded directly via the Stickers section of the messaging app.
To recall, WhatsApp got stickers on its platform in October 2018. Currently, it has 14 different sticker packs on its app that have been created by artists across the globe, and various others can be downloaded via Google Play Store and App Store. In addition to this, there are apps that also let users create their own stickers.
It is worth mentioning that the Opi sticker pack comes with as many as 30 stickers. Using these, WhatsApp users can “sneak, snooze and celebrate” with the loving bear. We should also point out that these stickers were made by Oscar Ospina. For those unaware, the artist also got the Opi sticker pack to Facebook Messenger in 2014.
Here’s how you can download the Opi sticker pack on WhatsApp:
- Open WhatsApp on your smartphone.
- Open the chat with any one of your contacts.
- Press on the emoji icon on the top left of your keyboard.
- Now, you will see three options on the bottom of the screen – Emoji, GIFs and Stickers (rounded square icon). Press on the Stickers icon to access Stickers.
- Here, you will see the sticker packs that you already have. On the top right, press on the add (+) icon.
- You will see the Opi Stickers on the top of all the collections.
- Press on the download icon next to the sticker pack.
- That’s all. All the stickers in the pack will now be downloaded on their own.
Compare: Samsung Galaxy M40 and Samsung Galaxy M30 and Samsung Galaxy A50
South Korean technology giant Samsung has today launched its Galaxy M40 smartphone in India. The handset is priced at Rs 19,990 and comes with a triple rear camera setup and has an Infinity-O display. Inevitably, it competes with Samsung’s own Galaxy M30 and Galaxy A50 devices. Here, we compare Samsung Galaxy M40 with Samsung Galaxy M30 and Samsung Galaxy A50 so that you can read and decide which among the three is the best buy for you. Take a look:
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Display
Samsung Galaxy M40: 6.3-inch Full HD+ Infinity-O display Samsung Galaxy M30: 6.4-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-U display Samsung Galaxy A50: 6.4-inch Full HD+ Infinity-U Display Super AMOLED display While Samsung Galaxy M30 and Galaxy A50 have bigger screen sizes, you will get more display real estate with Samsung Galaxy M40. This is because the smartphone come with an Infinity-O display which means that it has its selfie camera embedded in its screen. The other two handsets have an Infinity-U screen instead, which means that they have a U-shaped notch that houses the selfie camera. For someone who loves to use their smartphone for entertainment, the newly launched Galaxy M40 is the best option.Processor
Samsung Galaxy M40: Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 675 SoC Samsung Galaxy M30: Octa-core Exynos 7904 chipset Samsung Galaxy A50: Exynos 9610 SoC As far as the processor of the three smartphones goes, our pick would be the Samsung Galaxy M40, as the device uses a chipset from Qualcomm, while the other two have Exynos processors. Qualcomm is known for its good processors in the smartphone industry, and hence, Galaxy M40’s performance would be better as compared to the other two devices.Rear camera(s)
Samsung Galaxy M40: Triple-rear cameras with 32MP, 8MP and 5MP sensors Samsung Galaxy M30: Triple rear cameras with 13MP, 5MP and 5MP sensors Samsung Galaxy A50: Triple rear cameras with 25MP, 5MP and 8MP sensors All three smartphones come with triple rear camera setups. However, in terms of resolution, Samsung Galaxy M40 leads.Selfie camera
Samsung Galaxy M40: 16MP front camera Samsung Galaxy M30: 16MP front-facing camera Samsung Galaxy A50: 25MP sensor with fixed-focus As far as the selfie camera of the smartphones goes, the Galaxy A50 is a clear winner. It has a 25MP selfie camera, which is far more advanced than the front-facing snappers of the other two handsets.RAM and storage
Samsung Galaxy M40: 6GB RAM/ 128GB storage Samsung Galaxy M30: 4GB RAM/64GB internal storage, 6GB RAM/128GB onboard storage Samsung Galaxy A50: 4GB/6GB of RAM, 64GB onboard storage Samsung Galaxy M30 and Galaxy M40 come with more storage than Galaxy A50. However, all three devices offer 6GB of RAM. So in terms of RAM, there is a tie, but in terms of storage, there isn’t.Support for microSD card
Samsung Galaxy M40: Up to 512GB Samsung Galaxy M30: Up to 512GB Samsung Galaxy A50: Up to 512GBBattery
Samsung Galaxy M40: 3,500mAh battery Samsung Galaxy M30: 5,000mAh battery Samsung Galaxy A50: 4,000mAh battery In terms of battery, the clear winner among the three Samsung handsets is Galaxy M30. It has a 5,000mAh battery and anyone who has a prioritises battery over other aspects of a smartphone can opt for Samsung Galaxy M30.Operating system
Samsung Galaxy M40: Android 9 Pie skinned with One UI Samsung Galaxy M30: Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with Samsung Experience 9.5 Samsung Galaxy A50: Android 9.0 Pie skinned with Samsung’s One UI As far as operating system of the smartphones goes, we would recommend either Samsung Galaxy A50 or Galaxy M40. They both run Android 9.0 Pie with One UI while Samsung Galaxy M30 runs Android 8.1 Oreo and Samsung Experience 9.5.Starting Price
Samsung Galaxy M40: Rs 19,990 Samsung Galaxy M30: Rs 14,990 Samsung Galaxy A50: Rs 19,990 Out of the three, Samsung Galaxy M40 is the device we recommend, as it surpasses the two in terms of a number of specifications. You may opt for Samsung Galaxy M30 for the battery, but then you would have to put up with an older Android version. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.[Video] Samsung Galaxy M40 Unboxing, First Impresions and Camera Shots – This is the best M out there
![[Video] Samsung Galaxy M40 Unboxing, First Impresions and Camera Shots – This is the best M out there](https://www.gadgetbridge.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Samsung-Galaxy-m40-low-res-768x432.jpg "[Video] Samsung Galaxy M40 Unboxing, First Impresions and Camera Shots – This is the best M out there")
The Samsung Galaxy M series is aimed at millennials hence the series M. The Samsung Galaxy M40 is at the premium end of the series by the company. During the second half of the year, there will be more M series launches, but this one right now is at the higher end of the spectrum in the Samsung Galaxy M series.
The front of the smartphone has a beautifully placed almost edge to edge 6.1-inch FHD+ infinity O display. This is also one of the main USP of this smartphone since it is one of the first smartphones in India to sport a selfie camera cutout on the screen under Rs 20K. The price to be exact is Rs 19,990.
Check the Samsung Galaxy M40 unboxing video out to know more about it.
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Compare: Samsung Galaxy M40 and Redmi Note 7 Pro
Samsung finally launched its Galaxy M40 in India and it proves that most of the leaks and rumours about the smartphone are true. The new smartphone is placed above the Samsung Galaxy M30 and it is priced slightly higher than it but it still is a mid-range segment smartphone. But in India, mid-range segment is the most competitive smartphone segment and there are a number of other great smartphone which come in the same price point with similar specifications. One of the best-selling mid-range smartphones is from Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi – the Redmi Note 7 Pro – and it too is powered by the same CPU that powers the Samsung Galaxy M40. Read on to find out how the newly launched Samsung Galaxy M40 compares against the Redmi Note 7 Pro:
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Display
Samsung Galaxy M40: 6.3-inch Full HD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels) Infinity-O display with Gorilla Glass 3 Redmi Note 7 Pro: 6.3-inch FHD+ Dot Notch display protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 On the display front, the Redmi wins with its higher Gorilla Glass protection, however Samsung Galaxy M40 offers more screen real estate with its hole-punch display. So, it really depends on what your priority is.Processor
Samsung Galaxy M40: Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 675 SoC Redmi Note 7 Pro: Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 675 processor Both the devices are powered by the same CPU so their performance depends on their UI and the optimization with the software.Rear camera(s)
Samsung Galaxy M40: Triple-rear camera setup with a 32MP main sensor + an 8MP ultra-wide-lens + a 5MP depth sensor. Redmi Note 7 Pro: Dual rear camera setup with a 48MP and a 5MP sensor. Here, the Samsung Galaxy M40 is the winner with its triple-rear camera setup, but the Redmi Note 7 Pro does have a higher resolution camera.Selfie camera
Samsung Galaxy M40: 16MP front camera Redmi Note 7 Pro: 13MP AI front camera The Samsung Galaxy M40 comes with a higher resolution front camera than the Redmi Note 7 Pro.RAM and storage
Samsung Galaxy M40: 6GB RAM/ 128GB storage Redmi Note 7 Pro: 4GB RAM/64GB onboard storage and 6GB RAM/128GB internal storage. The Samsung Galaxy M40 comes in only single 6GB RAM/ 128GB storage variant while the Redmi Note 7 Pro comes in two variants giving the users more options.Support for microSD card
Samsung Galaxy M40: Yes, up to 512GB Redmi Note 7 Pro: Yes, Up to 256GB Here, the Samsung device is the clear winner with its higher memory support.Battery
Samsung Galaxy M40: 3,500mAh battery Redmi Note 7 Pro: 4,000mAh battery In terms of battery, the Redmi Note 7 Pro is the winner as it comes with a larger battery than the Samsung Galaxy M40.Operating system
Samsung Galaxy M40: Android 9 Pie skinned with One UI Redmi Note 7 Pro: Android 9 Pie skinned with MIUI 10 With the One UI, Samsung is offering a cleaner and faster UI performance to its device, so it is the winner here.Starting Price
Samsung Galaxy M40: Rs 19,990 for the 6GB RAM/ 128GB storage variant Redmi Note 7 Pro: Rs 13,999 for the 4GB RAM/ 64GB storage and Rs 16,999 for the 6GB RAM/ 128GB storage While Samsung Galaxy M40 as it is priced higher than the Redmi Note 7 Pro, it does surpass it in some aspects too. However, it depends on whether you would want to pay an extra price for those features. So, the users who wants the Samsung brand with its unique technology in their smartphone can go for the Galaxy M40 or else the Note 7 Pro as it is the winner if an affordable smartphone is all that you want to buy. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.Google Map is testing a new safety feature in India: Here’s everything you should know
Search engine giant Google is testing an “off-route” alert feature in India which will alert you if your taxi goes off route. This safety feature will help the user avoid being tricked by a cab driver while traveling to an unfamiliar part of the city. It will alert you if your taxi is driven away from the intended route by 500 meters. This year, the search giant announced new Maps features like Incognito Mode and Maps AR on Pixel devices. The company also added SOS alerts, an on-screen speedometer, and three major new features for commuters in India including live train status to help Map users in 10 of the largest cities in India to see bus travel times from live traffic and get live train status for Indian Railways. Google’s new feature is currently available only in India. It’s a very useful feature especially if you’re traveling around an unfamiliar part of a city. If the taxi goes off route it will quickly alert you without re-routing the driver.
You can use this feature by setting up navigation on Google Maps by selecting your destination normally. Now, tap on the ‘Stay safer’ button at the bottom of the screen. You’ll be shown two options under the Stay Safer feature which will include sharing a live trip with your friends or getting off-route alerts. This is how Google Maps will track your current trip. While navigating, Google Maps will also present a small banner at the top which says that you’ll receive an alert if your ride diverts by 500 meters. It’s a useful feature especially if you’re traveling around a new place.
Google has been updating Maps with an abundance of features including a speedometer and support for showing radar locations.
To help you out, Google Maps also supports offline access. You can navigate to the location you would like to access offline. You can download the map by selecting downloads in the pop-up and download the map of the location you would like to access.
The Goole also gives you the power to build your own private Google Map (My Map). If you are signed in to Google Maps on the desktop you have to click the hamburger menu > Your places > Maps > Create Map. You can add pinpoints with info cards, highlight whole sections, or create customized walking or driving directions in My Maps Feature.
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Honor launches 5 new smartphones and tablets in India: 10 things you need to know
Chinese smartphone brand Honor has today launched five products in India including Honor 20 Pro, Honor 20, Honor 20i, Honor Pad 5 (8-inch) and Honor Pad 5 (10.1-inch). Here are 10 things you should know about them:
Honor 20 Pro’s quad rear camera setup comprises of a 48MP Sony IMX 586 primary sensor, a 16MP super wide angle sensor, an 8MP telephoto sensor and a 2MP macro lens. With a combination of these cameras, the smartphone becomes the best among the lot that has been launched today, at least in terms of photography.
It is worth mentioning that Honor 20 Pro is not the only smartphone that has been launched by the company today that comes with a 48MP primary camera. It’s younger sibling also comes with a quad camera setup that has a 48MP primary sensor. However, the other sensors on the setup include a 16MP super-wide-angle lens, a 2MP depth-assisting sensor and a 2MP sensor.
It is worth mentioning that Honor 20 costs Rs 32,999 for its lone 6GB RAM variant in India, which is Rs 7,000 lesser than the cost of its elder sibling, which is priced at Rs 39,999.
Other than the camera, there are a few other specifications of the Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro that are different. Firstly, while Honor 20 comes with 6GB of RAM, the Honor 20 Pro has 8GB of RAM. The storage on the former is 128GB, while the latter has 256GB of storage. Other than this, Honor 30 Pro packs a 4,000mAh battery, while the younger sibling has 3,750mAh battery.
If you are looking for a smartphone in the budget range and not something that falls in the mid-range segment, you can pick the Honor 20i. The base model of the smartphone comes with Rs 14,999. At this price, the smartphone competes with a number of smartphones from Realme and Samsung’s Galaxy A and Galaxy M series.
Honor 20i smartphone runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with EMUI 9.0.1 and features a 6.21-inch full-HD+ display. Powered by an octa-core Kirin 710F SoC, the Honor 20i comes with up to 8GB of RAM. The smartphone houses up to 256GB of internal storage and comes with a triple rear camera setup that comprises of a 24MP primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. For selfies and video calls, there is a 32MP camera. The smartphone houses a 3,400mAh battery.
Honor has also launched its Honor Pad 5 tablet in India that is available in two variants – 8-inch and 10.1-inch. while the former is available at a starting price of Rs 15,999, the base variant of the latter costs Rs 16,999. Both will be available on Flipkart for sale.
While the 8-inch variant runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with Magic UI 2.0, the 10.1-inch model runs Android Oreo skinned with EMUI 8.0. The 8-inch one is powered by HiSilicon Kirin 710 SoC and the 10.1-inch one is available with HiSilicon Kirin 659 processor. The former has an 8MP camera on the front as well as on the back. The latter, on the other hand, comes with a 2MP selfie shooter.
All the devices will be available via Flipkart. While Honor 20 will be available starting June 25, Honor 20i can be picked up starting June 18. However, there is no word on the availability of Honor 20 Pro. Coming to the tablets, they will be going on sale starting in July.
A very important thing that we should mention is that if Huawei does not solve its issues with the US government, all of these smartphones and tablets will stop receiving Android updates two months from now. If you are considering to buy any of these devices, do keep this in mind.
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The Honor 20 Pro has the best camera setup
Honor 20 Pro’s quad rear camera setup comprises of a 48MP Sony IMX 586 primary sensor, a 16MP super wide angle sensor, an 8MP telephoto sensor and a 2MP macro lens. With a combination of these cameras, the smartphone becomes the best among the lot that has been launched today, at least in terms of photography.
Both Honor 20 Pro and Honor 20 come with a 48MP primary camera
It is worth mentioning that Honor 20 Pro is not the only smartphone that has been launched by the company today that comes with a 48MP primary camera. It’s younger sibling also comes with a quad camera setup that has a 48MP primary sensor. However, the other sensors on the setup include a 16MP super-wide-angle lens, a 2MP depth-assisting sensor and a 2MP sensor.
But Honor 20 costs lesser
It is worth mentioning that Honor 20 costs Rs 32,999 for its lone 6GB RAM variant in India, which is Rs 7,000 lesser than the cost of its elder sibling, which is priced at Rs 39,999.
Here’s what is different between the two
Other than the camera, there are a few other specifications of the Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro that are different. Firstly, while Honor 20 comes with 6GB of RAM, the Honor 20 Pro has 8GB of RAM. The storage on the former is 128GB, while the latter has 256GB of storage. Other than this, Honor 30 Pro packs a 4,000mAh battery, while the younger sibling has 3,750mAh battery.
The cheapest among the lot is Honor 20i
If you are looking for a smartphone in the budget range and not something that falls in the mid-range segment, you can pick the Honor 20i. The base model of the smartphone comes with Rs 14,999. At this price, the smartphone competes with a number of smartphones from Realme and Samsung’s Galaxy A and Galaxy M series.
Here’s a look at its specifications
Honor 20i smartphone runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with EMUI 9.0.1 and features a 6.21-inch full-HD+ display. Powered by an octa-core Kirin 710F SoC, the Honor 20i comes with up to 8GB of RAM. The smartphone houses up to 256GB of internal storage and comes with a triple rear camera setup that comprises of a 24MP primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. For selfies and video calls, there is a 32MP camera. The smartphone houses a 3,400mAh battery.
Honor also launched two tablets
Honor has also launched its Honor Pad 5 tablet in India that is available in two variants – 8-inch and 10.1-inch. while the former is available at a starting price of Rs 15,999, the base variant of the latter costs Rs 16,999. Both will be available on Flipkart for sale.
Here’s the difference between them
While the 8-inch variant runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with Magic UI 2.0, the 10.1-inch model runs Android Oreo skinned with EMUI 8.0. The 8-inch one is powered by HiSilicon Kirin 710 SoC and the 10.1-inch one is available with HiSilicon Kirin 659 processor. The former has an 8MP camera on the front as well as on the back. The latter, on the other hand, comes with a 2MP selfie shooter.
Availability of all the devices
All the devices will be available via Flipkart. While Honor 20 will be available starting June 25, Honor 20i can be picked up starting June 18. However, there is no word on the availability of Honor 20 Pro. Coming to the tablets, they will be going on sale starting in July.
One last thing that you should know
A very important thing that we should mention is that if Huawei does not solve its issues with the US government, all of these smartphones and tablets will stop receiving Android updates two months from now. If you are considering to buy any of these devices, do keep this in mind.
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The leaks and rumours of the Samsung Galaxy M40 have been circulating on the internet for quite some time now. But the South Korean tech giant finally put an end to the leaks with the launch of the Samsung Galaxy M40 in India today. The Samsung Galaxy M40 comes at the mid-range price segment and it holds some impressive specifications. It packs a hole-punch camera and is powered by the Snapdragon 675 SoC – both of which are firsts in the Galaxy M-series. The Samsung Galaxy M40 sits above the Samsung Galaxy M30 and is its successor. But being in the mid-range is tough as it is the most-competitive smartphone segment in India.
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Samsung Galaxy M40 price and availability
The Samsung Galaxy M40 is priced at Rs 19,990 for the lone 6GB RAM/ 128GB internal storage variant. It comes in two-colour variant – Midnight Blue and Seawater Blue. The device will go on sale exclusively on Amazon India and Samsung India online store on June 18 at 12:00pm (noon). It will also be getting launch and sale offers from telecom partners of like Airtel, Idea, Vodafone and Jio.Samsung Galaxy M40 specifications and features
The Samsung Galaxy M40 sports a 6.3-inch Full HD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels) Infinity-O display and it has a screen-to-body ratio of 91% and has a Gorilla Glass 3 protection on top. It is powered by the octa-core Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 675 SoC paired Adreno 612 GPU. It packs 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage and hold a microSD card of up to 512GB. The newly launched device runs Android 9 Pie skinned with One UI and it packs a 3,500mAh battery with 15W fast charging support. On the imaging front, the Samsung Galaxy M40 features a triple-rear camera setup which comprises of a 32MP main sensor with an f/1.7 aperture paired with an 8MP ultra-wide-lens with f/2.2 aperture along with a 5MP depth sensor with an f/2.2 aperture. The device also comes with an AI Scene Optimizer which chooses the scene in front of it and optimizes the camera to capture the best pictures. On the front, there is a 16MP selfie camera housed in a punch-hole setup with an f/2.0 aperture for selfies and video calls. The Samsung Galaxy M40 also has the ‘Screen Sound technology’ which is a first in the Galaxy M-series and it was earlier seen in some of the high-end smartphones. It means that it produces sound through vibrations of the display and it does not require an earpiece. There is also 360-degree surround sound along with Dolby Atmos in the Galaxy M40. Other than that, there is also Widevine L1 Certification for HD video streaming.
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How to clean your laptop?
Laptops are the portable PCs which we can take with ourselves to any place and continue with our work without being tied to just one place. Since their beginning, they have evolved to offer similar level of performance as a desktop PC, and at the same time, they are portable. But laptops too come with their own fair share of problems, and being portable means that you carry them wherever you want. However, doing this can lead to a number of problems too and the most prominent one among them is that it accumulates dust and germs on its surface if carried to various places. It is not an insurmountable problem though. One can easily overcome it provided they know how to clean their laptop. We should mention that cleaning a laptop is not as easy as cleaning a smartphone but once it still needs to be cleaned.
Here we are showing you the ways by which you can clean your laptop. Cleaning your laptop comes in two parts – cleaning the keyboard and then the display.
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Here are the ways by which you can clean your keyboard:
- First you need to turn off your laptop and disconnect it from the power supply and the battery itself.
- Then you need to open your laptop and turn it upside down.
- After then you need to gently tap on the laptop to get rid of any loose particles, crumbs, etc.
- After that, you need to spray canned air on the keyboard. This will loosen up the fat chunks of crumbs, garbage struck between the keyboard’s keys.
- Once it is done, you need to put the laptop down to a flat surface and then vacuum the keyboard.
- Once it is done, you need to take come cotton swabs and dampen it with rubbing alcohol. Wipe these over your keyboard and between the keys. (but it should be noted that the cotton swab should be damp at the finest and it should not be wet.
- Once it is done, you can apply Keyboard cleaner jelly/ slime (if possible) to the keyboard (try to follow what the package says).
How to clean your Laptop’s LCD display
- To clean your laptop’s LCD, first you need to spray your screen with canned air to remove the dust from the surface.
- Then you need to make a solution of equal parts with distilled water and white vinegar.
- Then you need to spray the mixed solution on to a soft rag and make it damp. Once it is done, you need to gently wipe the screen of the laptop to clean it.
Honor Pad 5 with 8-inch, 10.1-inch screen options launched in India: Price and specifications
Chinese technology brand Honor has unveiled two new Android tablets in India – Honor Pad 5 (8-inch) and Honor Pad 5 (10.1-inch). The company has said that the two tablets that have been launched are meant for media consumption and will be available for purchase next month. The tablets feature a full-HD display and dual stereo speakers. The speciality of the tablets is that they come with a number of dedicated child environment features. Here’s everything that you need to know about the newly launched tablets in India:
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Honor Pad 5 (8-inch), Honor Pad 5 (10.1-inch) price
The 8-inch variant of Honor Pad 5 is available in two storage models – one with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage and the other with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. While the former is priced at Rs 15,999, the other costs Rs 17,999. The 10.1-inch variant of the tablet is also available in the same storage variants. While the base model of the 10.1-inch variant costs Rs 16,999, the high-end variant is priced at Rs 18,999. All the variants of the tablet will be available on Flipkart starting July. However, the Chinese technology brand has not given a specific date for the same. Both the variants of the Honor Pad 5 are available in Glacial Blue colour.Honor Pad 5 (8-inch) specifications
Honor Pad 5 (8-inch) runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with Magic UI 2.0 and features an 8-inch full-HD display. Powered by HiSilicon Kirin 710 SoC, the tablet comes with up to 4GB of RAM and has up to 64GB of internal storage. The tablet can also hold a microSD card of up to 512GB. For imaging duties, the 8-inch variant of the tablet comes with an 8MP cameras on its front as well as the back panel. However, it is only the rear camera that supports auto-focus and only the selfie camera that has support for fixed-focus. In addition to this, you will also get support for dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos. Support for voice calling is present on the device too.Honor Pad 5 (10.1-inch) specifications
Strangely enough, the 10.1-inch model of Honor Pad 5 runs Android Oreo skinned with EMUI 8.0. The tablet sports a 10.1-inch full-HD display and is powered by a HiSilicon Kirin 659 processor. The tablet comes with up to 4GB RAM. The tablet comes with an 8MP auto-focus rear camera and a 2MP fixed-focus selfie camera. The device comes with up to 64GB of internal storage and it can hold a microSD card of up to 256GB. The tablet also comes with dual stereo speakers that have Harman Kardon audio tuning and sports a fingerprint scanner. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.The first trailer for Square Enix’s Avengers game is out: Watch here
Square Enix’s unveiled the most awaited game Marvel’s Avenger during E3 2019 press conference. It is a multi-game partnership between the Square Enix and its studios Eidos Montréal (Deus Ex) and Crystal Dynamics, the studio behind the 2013 Tomb Raider reboot and its sequel Rise of the Tom. The game was first announced by Marvel’s Entertainment two and a half years ago.
The trailer revealed that the world it is set in questioning the responsibility and accountability of superheroes in modern society. The initial trailer revealed that the character models for the Avengers are totally different than their Marvel Cinematic Universe counterparts. “They say the time of heroes is over,” a narrator says in the original teaser trailer.”
The game is based on beloved Marvel heroes. The game is being designed for gamers worldwide and it will feature a completely original story. It’s been two years since we got to know about this game and now its teaser trailer was revealed at E9 2019. The game is expected to be released anywhere between October 2019 and March 2020. The game will be available on Google Stadia, in addition to PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
Crystal Dynamics recruited Troy Baker, Bruce Banner, and Nolan North to voice the playable superheroes character Captain America, Iron Man, the Hulk, Black Widow, and Thor. North plays Iron Man, and Baker plays Bruce Banner, aka the Hulk. We expect most of the Avengers we know and love will make an appearance. Crystal Dynamics has created custom looks for each character. There will be no Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark or Chris Evans as Captain America because the character models for the Game are drastically different than their Marvel Cinematic Universe counterparts. The game will have four-player online co-op play, and there will also be numerous games in the series, with a multi-year planned for the narrative.
To recall, the Avenger’s Project was first officially teased way back in 2017 since then Marvel fans have been very patient over the past couple years in regards to Square Enix’s “Avengers Project.” The Marvel’s Avenger far is in a celebratory mood after watching teaser trailer of Marvel Games.
Neither the PlayStation 5 nor the Xbox Scarlett has confirmed the release date at present, but the speculations are being made that 2020 could be the year of launch. So, whatever gets announced we will sure to keep you updated about the Marvel’s Avenger.
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Asus VivoBook 14 and Asus VivoBook 15 with 9th Gen Intel Core CPUs and NVIDIA GPUs launched in India: Price and specifications
Taiwanese technology company Asus has launched two of its new laptops in India – VivoBook 14 and VivoBook 15. As their name suggests, one of them comes with 14-inch display while the other with 15-inch display size. They both are light in weight and are powered by Intel 9th Gen ‘Whiskey Lake’ CPUs and NVIDIA GPUs. Here are the price details and specifications of both the Asus laptops:
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Asus VivoBook 14 and VivoBook 15 price and availability
The Asus VivoBook 14 holds a starting price of Rs 33,990 while the Asus VivoBook 15 has a starting price of Rs 34,990. Both of them come in a variety of different colour options – Transparent Silver, Slate Grey, Coral Crush and Peacock Blue. While the Asus VivoBook 15 can be bought from offline and online markets, the Asus VivoBook 14 is currently only sold on Flipkart. Both the new laptops will go on sale in India from today onwards. Commenting on the launch, Arnold Su, Head of consumer notebooks and ROG business of ASUS India, said, “We are glad to introduce the new additions to VivoBook. Both X412 and X512 deliver on the brand’s promise of high performance and easy portability, crafted with perfection for today’s young and eclectic users that are always on the move and prefer finer pursuits in life. This launch also marks another run of successful collaboration with Flipkart and we are extremely proud to be associated with India’s leading online platform. We are affirmative that our users would appreciate the new offerings and look forward to an affirmative response.”Asus VivoBook 14 and Asus VivoBook 15 specifications and features
Asus VivoBook 14 comes with a 14-inch Full HD display with 5.7mm thin bezels. It is powered by a quad-core Intel Core i5-8265U CPU paired with an NVIDIA GeForce MX230 GPU with 2GB memory. As mentioned before, the Asus VivoBook 14 is light in weight as it weighs only 1.5 kgs. The Asus VivoBook 14 packs 8GB of DDR4 RAM upgradable to 16GB and its storage can be upgraded to 512GB of PCIe NVMe SSD. It packs a dual-cell 37Whr Lithium-ion polymer unit which according to Asus can deliver up to 10 hours of backup. On the other hand, the Asus VivoBook 15 comes with a 15-inch Full HD resolution display with thin bezels and it weighs 1.6 kgs. The laptop is powered by a quad-core Intel Core i7-8565U CPU paired with an NVIDIA MX250 GPU with 2GB of dedicated video memory. It too comes with 8GB of DDR4 RAM upgradable to 16GB and its storage can be upgraded to 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD. The Asus VivoBook 15 too packs the same dual-cell 37Whr Lithium-ion polymer unit capable of giving up to 10 hours of backup on a single charge. Both the laptops come with a hard drive upgrade kit, which includes a SATA connector, hard drive mounting caddy, and thermal paste. They both supports Bluetooth 4.2 and 802.11ac 2×2 Wi-Fi. Other than that, both the Asus VivoBook 14 and Asus VivoBook 15 comes with ports such as USB-A 3.1, USB-A 2.0 (1 on VivoBook 14, two on VivoBook 15), USB-C 3.1, HDMI port, a 3.5mm audio jack along with a microSD card reader. Both laptops have the Asus’s ErgoLift hinge technology which lifts the keyboard to a 3-degree tilt in the direction of the user for easier typing. They also come with support fast charge technology which can charge the laptop to up to 60% in just 49 minutes. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.Amitabh Bachchan’s official Twitter account hacked by a Turkish hacker group on Monday
On Monday, June 10, Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan’s official Twitter account was allegedly hacked by Ayyildiz Tim. The hack was claimed by the Turkish hacker group with Tim being a part/ member of it. The hackers also replaced Amitabh Bachchan’s Twitter profile picture with the picture of the Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan.
Other than changing the profile picture, the hackers also changed the bio of Amitabh Bachchan’s Twitter account. The bio was replaced with “Love Pakistan” with a Turkish flag emoji at the end. The cover picture of the Twitter account of Bachchan was changed to the logo of the Turkish hacker group with an eagle. But later, the cover picture was deleted.
After the account of Amitabh Bachchan was hacked, the hacker added a tweet through the account which read, “This is an important call to the whole world! We do condemn the irrespective behaviours of Iceland republic towards Turkish footballers. We speak softly but carry a big stick and inform you about the big Cyber-attack here. As Ayyildiz Tim Turkish Cyber Army.”
A spokesperson of Mumbai Police told PTI that they have informed the cyber unit and the matter was under investigation. The exact time of the attack is not known but it happened around 11:40pm on Monday night.
The hacker also added a second post using Bachchan’s Twitter account targeting the Indian Muslims. The hacker group also tweeted the link of its official Instagram page which was unverified. The tweet read, “We are waiting for your support.”
The Mumbai Police later said, “We have informed our cyber unit and Maharashtra Cyber about *hacked* Twitter account of @SrBachchan. They are investigating the matter. Further updates awaited.”
The account of Bachchan was restored back to normal after half an hour but the actor himself hasn’t said anything regarding this matter. The earlier post, the profile picture along with the cover picture has been deleted and has reverted back to normal.
It is not the first time the Turkish hacker group hacked the Twitter account of a popular actor, in the past they had also hacked the accounts of Anupam Kher, Shahid Kapoor and others.
Earlier this year, India’s political party Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP)’s official website was hacked as well. Although the exact ID of the hacker hasn’t been confirmed and no hacker group has come forward yet. Later, the website was taken down and it stayed down for a few days.
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AMD launches Radeon RX 5700-series GPU and 3rd Gen Ryzen 9 CPU at E3 2019: Price and availability
AMD took the stage of the E3 2019 to launch its new PC GPU – AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT – that comes with a revamped design and is meant for gamers. The new GPU is capable of giving 1440p gaming and high-fidelity visuals along with ultra-responsive gaming. It uses the new AMD RDNA gaming architecture and 7nm process technology. Other than the GPU, AMD has also launched the new AMD 3rd Gen Ryzen PC CPUs. The launch took place in the Next Horizon Gaming at E3 2019 and the CEO of AMD Lisa Su launched the new PC gaming platform. Here’s a look at all the details that you should know about:
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AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT GPU and AMD 3rd Gen Ryzen PC CPU price and availability
The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is priced at $449 while the AMD Radeon RS 5700 costs $379. The AMD 50th Anniversary Edition Radeon RX 5700 bears a price tag of $499. All three of these new GPUs will be available in the markets from July 7, 2019 and the interested users can buy them from AMD.com and other leading e-commerce platforms along with offline retailers. While the AMD 3rd Gen Ryzen PC CPU will also be made available from July 7, 2019 onwards and similar to the AMD GPUs, the new CPUs can be purchased from AMD.com and other leading e-commerce platforms along with offline retailers. The 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen 9 3950X CPU is priced at $749 and it will be available from September 2019. On the launch of the new GPUs and the CPUs, CEO Lisa Su said, “We’ve made significant technology bets to push the envelope on high-performance computing and give gamers the hardware they need to power the experiences they want. Our industry-leading Ryzen 3000 Series desktop processors and Radeon RX 5700 Series graphics cards combine leadership design, performance, technology and efficiency to provide the ultimate gaming experiences. From super-fast frame rates, to new levels of visual realism and image quality, or the ability to easily create, capture and share gaming experiences, PCs featuring our new Ryzen processors and Radeon GPUs offer exceptional performance and features for every gamer at every price point.”AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT GPU and AMD 3rd Gen Ryzen PC CPU specifications and features
The Radeon RX 5700 XT comes with a 40 compute units and 2,560 stream processors. It also has up to 9.75 TFLOPS. The new GPU packs 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM and it has a base clock speed of 1.6GHz and Game Clock speed of 1.7GHz. The Radeon RX 5700 XT has a Boost Clock Speed of up to 1.9GHz. On the other hand, the Radeon RX 5700 comes with 36 compute units and 2,304 stream processors. It packs 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM and has up to 7.95 FLOPS. The Radeon RX 5700 has a base clock speed of 1.4GHz, a game clock speed of 1.6GHz and a boost clock speed of up to 1.7GHz. Lastly, the Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary Edition comes with 40 compute units, 2,560 stream processors and has up to 14 TFLOPS. It packs 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM as well. The 50th Anniversary Edition of the new Radeon RX 5700 XT has a base clock speed of 1.6GHz, a game clock speed of 1.8GHz and a boost clock speed of up to 1.9GHz. The new AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT and the Radeon RX 5700 GPUs are built on the new AMD RDNA gaming architecture and because of this, they are capable of delivering a superior visual quality, fast performance and advanced features. The 50th Anniversary Edition of AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT GPU has been brought after the company’s completion of 50 years. It brings increased clock speeds and a gold finish with CEO Lisa Su’s signature. Scott Herkelman, corporate vice president and general manager of Radeon Technologies Group at AMD said, “Seventy percent of PC gamers today are using three-year-old or older graphics hardware that lacks the necessary horsepower and capabilities to deliver fully immersive, high-fidelity and high-performance gaming experiences. Our new Radeon graphics cards with RDNA redefine what’s possible in 1440p gameplay, delivering stunning visuals, amazing performance and industry-leading features to take gaming experiences to the next level.” Some features of the new AMD Radeon RX 5700-series GPUs are Radeon Image Sharpening (RIS), FidelityFX, Radeon Anti-Lag, Extreme refresh rate, RDNA gaming architecture. As mentioned above, these GPUs are capable of 1440p gaming and offer the largest gaming display ecosystem in the industry.On the other hand, the new AMD Ryzen 9 3950X CPU comes with 16 cores and 32 threads with 105W TDP. It has 72 L2 + L3 cache size. It comes with 44 PCIe 4.0 Lanes (processor + AMD X570). The new CPU falls in the same family as the AMD Ryzen 3rd Gen CPUs. It can run on speeds of up to 4.7GHz.Direct from #NextHorizonGaming at #E3, AMD CEO Lisa Su unveiled the next generation of PC gaming performance: the new AMD @Radeon RX 5700 Series graphics cards and 3rd Gen @AMDRyzen desktop processors.
— AMD (@AMD) June 11, 2019
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Honor 20i with a 32MP selfie camera launched in India: Price and specifications
Chinese smartphone brand Honor today launched its Honor 20 series in India. While Honor 20 Pro and Honor 20 smartphones had already been launched globally last month, the company also launched a new Honor 20i handset in the Indian market. The device sports a triple rear camera setup and houses a 3,400mAh battery. Other key highlights of the newly-launched smartphone from Honor include 8GB of RAM and an octa-core Kirin 710F SoC. Here’s a look at the price details and specifications of the Honor 20i smartphone:
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Honor 20i price in India, availability
While the Honor 20 Pro and Honor 20 smartphones are priced in the mid-range segment of the Indian smartphone market, the Honor 20i falls in the budget segment. The smartphone holds a price tag of Rs 14,999 for its 4GB RAM/128GB storage variant. In this price segment, the device competes with a number of smartphones from Realme and Samsung’s Galaxy A and Galaxy M series. Honor 20i smartphone will go on sale in India via Flipkart on June 18. It can be picked up in Gradient Red, Gradient Blue, and Magic Night Black colours. Coming to the launch offers, those who will buy the Honor 20i smartphone can avail no-cost EMI options and get up to 2.2TB data. A cashback of Rs 2,200 from Reliance Jio is also available.Honor 20i specifications
Honor 20i smartphone has support for dual SIM cards and runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with EMUI 9.0.1. The smartphone features a 6.21-inch full-HD+ display that has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. Powered by an octa-core Kirin 710F SoC, the Honor 20i comes with the Mali G51MP4 GPU and has up to 8GB of RAM. The device houses up to 256GB of internal storage and comes with GPU Turbo 2.0 feature that is said to enhance the gaming experience. For imaging duties, the Honor 20i smartphone comes with a triple rear camera setup that comprises of a 24MP primary camera that has an f/1.8 lens, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor that has an f/2.4 aperture and a 2MP depth sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. For selfies and video calls, there is a 32MP camera that comes with an f/2.0 aperture, HDR, portrait mode, and face unlock. The connectivity options of the Honor 20i smartphone includes 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 4.2. The smartphone houses a 3,400mAh battery and its dimensions are 154.8×73.64×7.95mm. The device weighs 164 grams. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Pro to house a 4,170 mAh battery, triple rear cameras: Report
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Pro is rumoured to arrive sometime in August this year. The handset is expected to come with a larger battery, 5G, and a periscope camera system which would require more internal space. With all of this, Samsung is expected to do away with the audio port from the Galaxy Note 10 pro. There’s still time for the launch of the Galaxy Note 10 pro but rumours and leaks have already started giving a fair idea about the phone. The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Pro will introduce nex gen RAM and nex-gen storage along with some amazing fast charging speed.
According to a report in 91mobiles, Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Pro will also have a hole-punch for the selfie camera that will be placed in the centre of the screen rather than offset. This time Samsung might be switching things up. The Galaxy Note 10 Pro is said to sport a 6.75-inch curved display. The display will spill over the left and right sides and curve into the body’s metal rail. Its chin is also said to be one of the thinnest.
Samsung Note 10 Pro is expected to be powered by Snapdragon 855 or Samsung’s Exynos 9825 chipset and is rumoured to come with a vertically stacked triple camera system (possibly a fourth camera) with an in-display fingerprint scanner. The Galaxy Note 10 Pro is said to house a 4,170 mAh battery and it would come with storage options of up to 1TB. Initially, it was rumoured that Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Pro wouldn’t support a 45W charger, but a 25-watt charger instead. It will also come up with a ton of storage, microSD card slot, and fast wireless charging.
Now, this isn’t something that the company hasn’t done before is also expected that the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Pro will be launched in new five funky colours including Black, White, Silver, Red and Pink. As per rumours, other model numbers revealed as SM-N970 and SM-N971, but the report can’t pinpoint what they represent.
Some reports also claim that Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Pro might not have a Bixby Button and that its camera placement will be different this time. The handset is expected to come with vertically aligned cameras instead of being horizontally arranged similar to iPhone XS/XS Max and Huawei P30 Pro. Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Pro will have quad rear camera setup. Just like the Galaxy S10 series the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Pro is also said to come with an in-display fingerprint scanner. The company is yet to confirm the specifications details of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 pro which is expected to be launched in August.
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Compare: Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro and Huawei P30 Pro
Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro have finally been launched in India today. Both these smartphones come with specifications similar to the Huawei’s flagship P30 Pro handset but costs half the money. They too pack the quad-camera setup and offer a premium built and performance. Here we are comparing the two newly launched devices – the Honor 20 with the Honor 20 Pro with Huawei’s P30 Pro. Read on to find out how they differ and how they are similar to each other.
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Display
Honor 20: 6.26-inch full-HD+ display Honor 20 Pro: 6.26-inch full-HD+ display Huawei P30 Pro: 6.47-inch full-HD+ OLED display Display-wise, the Huawei is the winner with its OLED display panel and a bigger screen. It may come at a cost, but OLED screens are any day better than Full HD+ displays.Processor
Honor 20: Huawei’s Kirin 980 SoC Honor 20 Pro: Huawei’s Kirin 980 SoC Huawei P30 Pro: Huawei’s HiSilicon Kirin 980 processor All three smartphones are powered by the same Huawei’s Kirin 980 SoC which so their performance would somewhat be similar. In the end it all comes down to the software optimization.Rear camera(s)
Honor 20: 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor with AI image stabilisation (AIS) + a 16MP secondary super-wide-angle lens + a 2MP depth-assisting sensor + a 2MP macro lens. Honor 20 Pro: 48MP Sony IMX 586 primary sensor with 4-axis OIS + a 16MP super wide angle sensor + an 8MP telephoto sensor + a 2MP macro lens. Huawei P30 Pro: 40MP primary sensor with OIS and f/1.6 aperture + 20MP wide-angle sensor with OIS + 8MP sensor with periscope style zoom system + ToF sensor. The cameras have support for 5X optical zoom and 10X hybrid zoom and 50X digital zoom. All three smartphones come with a quad-camera setup. While the Huawei P30 Pro has a 40MP main camera, the other two devices pack a 48MP Sony camera as their main sensor. But then, Huawei’s smartphone has support for up to 50x zoom and that is a capability that isn’t found in any other handset.Selfie camera
Honor 20: 32MP front camera Honor 20 Pro: 32MP front facing camera Huawei P30 Pro: 32MP sensor that has support for AI HDR+ In terms of the front facing camera, all three devices come with the same 32MP selfie camera, but the Huawei P30 Pro has support for AI HDR+ mode making it a superior camera.RAM and storage
Honor 20: 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage Honor 20 Pro: up to 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage Huawei P30 Pro: 8GB of RAM paired with 256GB of internal storage In terms of RAM and storage, Huawei P30 pro and the Honor 20 Pro comes with the same setup with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. But the Honor 20 comes with less 6GB RAM and 128GB storage.Support for microSD card
Honor 20: Yes Honor 20 Pro: Yes Huawei P30 Pro: Only nano-memory card. The Huawei is at a loss here even though it has support for additional storage because it only supports nano-memory cards which are rare and costly.Battery
Honor 20: 3,750mAh battery Honor 20 Pro: 4,000mAh battery Huawei P30 Pro: 4,200mAh battery In terms of battery backup, Huawei P30 Pro is the clear winner because it packs a larger battery and it also has a great backup which easily lasts 1.5 days on heavy usage.Operating system
Honor 20: Android 9 Pie skinned with Magic UI 2.1.0. Honor 20 Pro: Android 9 Pie skinned with Magic UI 2.1.0. Huawei P30 Pro: Android 9.0 Pie skinned with EMUI 9.1. All three devices run Android 9 Pie which is the current version of the OS, but there is a chance they might not get the Android Q update in the future.Starting Price
Honor 20: Rs 32,999 Honor 20 Pro: expected around Rs 46,500 Huawei P30 Pro: Rs 71,990 Huawei P30 Pro costs almost double of the two smartphones. However, it also packs a number of unique and premium features. Users who want a top-class camera smartphone with flagship performance and specifications but they don’t want to burn a hole in their pocket can go for either of the Honor 20 or the Honor 20 Pro depending on their requirements. But then if you do want a smartphone that is premium, you would also have to pay more for it.
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