Tablets started becoming a dying breed after smartphones with displays more than 6-inches in size became popular. There are less newer tablets in the markets than there were four years ago. Many tablets came and went but only two companies are still launching the upgraded versions of their tablets every year. We are talking about Apple’s iPad and Samsung’s Galaxy Tab series.
The Tab series which is Samsung’s reply to Apple’s iPad might be getting a successor. This will be the next iteration of the Galaxy Tab S4 tablet. The S4 tablet was launched last year and it was Samsung’s flagship tablet. But now, a new leak has surfaced online which is not about the Tab S5, instead it talks about Samsung’s underpowered and budget-oriented tablet named Galaxy Tab S5e. The leak was posted on Twitter by Evan Blass.
Just like the Galaxy S10e, Samsung Tab S5e would be an affordable and budget friendly product in the flagship tablet lineup. The image shows that the bezels of the tablet are smaller than the ones on the Galaxy Tab S4. There is a camera at the back of the tablet and also at the front for selfies. The tablet is expected to run the latest Android 9 Pie skinned with One UI. The fingerprint scanner has been moved to the side of the device instead of the back. It is likely that the fingerprint scanner may also work as a power button or a lock/unlock button. The antenna lines of the device are at the top and bottom at the rear of the device. The device also will have magnetic connectors on the side to attach the folio Book Cover keyboard.
Written at the lower back of the device is ‘Sound by AKG’ which could mean that the speakers in the Tab S5e could be built by AKG. Most of the Samsung phones now come bundled with AKG earphones so it is no surprise that the company is developing speakers for Samsung products. But it is still not sure if Galaxy Tab S5e will come with two speakers or four speakers like we saw on Galaxy Tab S4.
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As of now, there is no word on the exact specifications of the upcoming tablet and its date of availability.
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Chinese smartphone maker Vivo just launched its sub-brand iQoo in its home-country, and now, the company’s other plans related to iQoo have come to light. It has been reported that Vivo will be launching a new foldable phone under its iQoo sub-brand. The leaked photos of the upcoming smartphone have been spotted on Weibo.
According to the leak, the iQoo phone can be unfolded into a tablet. Once opened, the device will feature two screens and when conjoined together, it will form a tablet. In the image, it can also be seen that when the device is folded into a smartphone, it has four icon columns on the screen.
Furthermore, it can be seen that the smartphone will come with an almost bezel-less front panel and since there are no holes for the front-facing sensor, it is being assumed that the device would come with a pop-up selfie camera.
The iQoo foldable phone is tipped to be priced around CNY 5,000, which becomes approximately Rs 53,000 upon conversion.
However, as of now, there is no word on when exactly Vivo’s sub-brand iQoo will launch the foldable phone. Although the images have surfaced on Weibo, the company has not officially said anything about the launch or availability of the upcoming smartphone.
Speaking of foldable smartphones, Samsung is going to launch its foldable smartphone at the on February 20 at its Unpacked event in San Francisco. The foldable smartphone will reportedly be called Samsung Galaxy F and will work like a tablet as well as a smartphone. Previous reports suggest that the Samsung Galaxy F will come with a 7.3-inch display and have a resolution of 1,536×2,152 pixels. Once folded the display of the phone becomes 4.58-inches in size.
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Other companies that will be seen launching foldable smartphones this year include Oppo, Xiaomi, Huawei and Motorola. We should mention that Huawei’s foldable phone will come with 5G connectivity and is expected to be showcased at the upcoming Mobile World Congress, that is scheduled to begin on February 25.
We should also mention that Xiaomi’s foldable phone’s screen will not fold once like most other phones, but instead would fold twice. The company said that it will take some time before it launches the smartphone because it is currently working on some issues.
Earlier today, we had reported that Xiaomi had announced that it will be hosting an event at the upcoming Mobile World Congress 2019, that is scheduled to begin on February 25 and will go on till February 28.
Right after Xiaomi made this announcement, media reports started speculating that the company is all set to launch the 5G variant of its Mi Mix 3 smartphone.
And now, the company has disclosed that it may be working on another device that will come with 5G connectivity. We are talking about the Mi 9 smartphone, that is also scheduled to launch this month.
Xiaomi has posted images of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 processor on its official Facebook page. Along with the pictures, Xiaomi has written, “It’s nearly time to witness the true power of the Snapdragon 855. Watch as we #MakeItHappen on February 24 in Barcelona.”
This means that Xiaomi is indeed planning to launch a 5G smartphone at the Mobile World Congress. Some may argue that Xiaomi may be talking about its Mi Mix 3 smartphone. However, the smartphone maker has clarified this in its Facebook post by adding, “In August 2017, we established our first R&D Center in the US and quickly began building a close partnership with Qualcomm. We are now set to usher in a new era of mobile technology together by launching #Mi9 with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 processor.”
We should mention that the 1+3+4 CPU core setup in Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 processor guarantees a 45% improvement in performance over the Snapdragon 845 SoC and the GPU of the chipset will get a 20% boost. Furthermore, the AI engine of the processor is promised to be three times faster to boot.
The CPU adds other enhancements like Qi-Fi 6 support and HDR10+ video (4K at 60fps). And most importantly, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 processor adds support for 5G connectivity.
It's nearly time to witness the true power of the Snapdragon 855. Watch as we #MakeItHappen on Feb. 24 in Barcelona.
We should also mention that Xiaomi’s Lei Jun also posted the same images on Chinese social networking website Weibo. However, what he said was slightly different from the Facebook post by the company. According to Jun’s post, February 20 will mark the world premiere of the Snapdragon 855. However, we should mention that this is not true, as Lenovo already launched its Z5 Pro GT in China with Qualcomm’s latest flagship processor.
Nokia True wireless earbuds, that have been on sale internationally for quite some time, are now being sold in India via offline retailers. The earbuds are listed on Nokia’s official website and are priced at Rs 9,999.
However, they cannot be found on shopping portals like Flipkart and Amazon. It is worth noticing that the Nokia’s True wireless earbuds have received the iFDesign Award 2019. Key highlights of the Nokia True wireless earbuds are claimed to come with up to 4 hours of playback time.
The dimensions of the earbuds are 22.3x14mm and the size of the charging case is 100x22mm. The device has USB Type-C/USB-C Cable and Bluetooth 5.0 as connectivity options. The stand-by time of Nokia True wireless earbuds is 70 hours and their fully-charged case can charge the earbuds up to three times. Also, it is sweat and splash resistant and is IPX4 rated.
Looks like HMD Global is going to gain a lot of visibility in the upcoming Mobile World Congress 2019, considering how much the Nokia 9 PureView is being talked about. We have seen a score of leaks that have been tipped about the Nokia 9 PureView and from those, we have a pretty good idea about what the smartphone is going to be like. We reckon, that the smartphone will sport a 5.99-inch QHD resolution 3D OLED display. It is expected to be powered by Snapdragon 845 SoC clubbed with 6GB RAM. The device will also sport an in-display fingerprint sensor.
A recent leak has tipped about the smartphone’s penta-lens camera that contradicts the previous reports about the same. Previous reports say that the penta-lens camera is going to comprise of two 12MP imaging size sensors, two 16MP sensors, and an 8MP sensor. However, the latest leak says that all cameras are going to have a similar resolution.
Another upcoming smartphone that has been leaked recently is the Nokia 1 Plus. From what we know, the smartphone will have a 480×960 resolution display with 4x ARM Cortex-ARM (1,500 MHz) CPU. Furthermore, it will be incorporated with Imagination Tech PowerVR GE8100 (570 MHz) GPU, 213 DPI and 1GB RAM.
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It looks like the Night mode or Dark mode, as its popularly called, will be a key feature that apps and UI developers will be putting in their products in 2019. Joining in on the trend, Samsung has begun pushing out updates for its Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ which get the Night mode on the smartphones.
The update also has the February 2019 Android security patch along with some system improvements. When Galaxy S9 and S9+ received the stable Android 9.0 Pie update in January, the Night mode feature was absent in it. So, with this new update the phones will be getting the much-awaited Night mode.
The update also brings system improvements like Wi-Fi stability boost, improvements to NFC & email and improved hand gestures. The update is of 361.35MB and has the build number G960FXXU2CSB3 for the Galaxy S9 and G965FXXU2CSB3 for Galaxy S9+. Currently, the update is only available in Germany and in the coming weeks it will be pushed out globally.
A dark theme (Night mode) has many benefits than their lighter themed counterparts, for instance, they put less strain on the users’ eyes so they can sleep better. The Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ feature a Super AMOLED-display so the night mode will also improve their battery life. The users can now either choose from the default night mode which is scheduled to turn on after sunset and turn off after the sunrise automatically. But they can also choose the custom setting where they can turn it on/off when they wish, on keep it turned on, forever.
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The update also brings improved hand gestures so it can register the gestures more accurately. Post the update, when the user pulls down the notification, they wouldn’t see the blur effect. There is also considerable speed-up in the UI and apps department so that they open and work more smoothly now.
The Android security issue is also fixed in the update which could allow someone to remotely execute arbitrary code by sending especially designed PNG file. It was a vulnerability which could have been exploited by someone if the user decided to open a PNG file in his smartphone. But currently, there hasn’t been such news.
There was a recent update on Samsung’s wearables app that has revealed the entire lineup of its upcoming wearables. Speculatively, these wearables will be unveiled during Samsung’s Unpacked event that is scheduled on February 20.
The Galaxy Wearable app displays many products on its front page including wireless earbuds, a smartwatch and a fitness band. We should mention that the update was first spotted by Twitter account SamCentralTech. Among all gadgets which are a part of the website, the Galaxy Watch Active is the first on the list. The smartwatch is speculated to be the same as the recently leaked Galaxy Sport.
Recently, details about the Galaxy Sport smartwatch surfaced online on 91mobiles. The upcoming smartwatch by Samsung will feature a round dial with two circular buttons to perform primary functions. It will have a brushed metallic finish in chrome colour and a more premium look as compared to the previous oriented smartwatches. According to the app, the upcoming smartwatch will come with a 40mm case and it will be available in two colour options.
Two more devices that were showcased on the website were the Samsung Galaxy Fit and Galaxy Fit e. Both the fitness bands are sport watch-style rubber straps, but that is all that we know about them as of now. To recall, the name ‘Galaxy Fit e’ was spotted on Bluetooth certification last month.
The next product that was showcased on Samsung’s wearables app were the Galaxy Buds. These are Samsung’s new wireless earbuds which had earlier surfaced online when they were spotted being charged from the Galaxy S10’s back panel. Some images of the Samsung Galaxy Buds were also shared by WinFuture.
Samsung is all set to launch these devices along with its Galaxy S10 lineup on February 20 at its Unpacked event in San Francisco. The South Korean technology giant is all set to launch its Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, and Galaxy S10E smartphones at the launch.
A recent leak about the smartphones said that they will come with features such as Full-HD Super Slow Motion, Best Shot, HDR10+ video recording, flaw detection improvements, super steady recording and scene optimiser with Ultra-Wide Angle support.
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South Korean technology giant Samsung has started rolling out the latest Android update to its 2017’s flagship phablet, Galaxy Note 8. We should mention that the Android Pie update that is being rolled out to Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is skinned with the company’s latest One UI, which is the successor to the Experience UI that we saw in Samsung devices till now.
It is worth noticing that the Android Pie based One UI update is currently being rolled out to users in certain parts of Europe.
A user on Reddit posted about getting the Android Pie update. The user – /u/Teo_Yanchev – is from Bulgaria, which lies in Eastern Europe. A report in XDA Developers claims that according to Samsung‘s FOTA servers, build numbers N950FXXU5DSB2/N950FOXM5DSB2/N950FXXU5DSB1 have started rolling out to regions named ‘BGL’ and ‘ORX’. For those unaware, BGL stands for Bulgaria and ORX is Slovakia.
However, users in the United States, India and Samsung’s other important markets are yet to receive Android Pie and One UI update. So it can be concluded that the update is being rolled out region-wise
According to the changelog of the update, it brings Android Pie skinned with One UI along with the February 2019 security patch to Samsung Galaxy Note 8. However, the update is 2GB in size, so we only recommend you to download it when your device is connected to the Wi-Fi.
Samsung’s flagships from 2018 – Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+ and Galaxy Note 9 – have already received the update and now, the company has started working on rolling it out to its older smartphones.
To recall, the company started beta testing its One UI for its Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ smartphones in South Korea, India and the US last month. Earlier this week, Samsung also rolled out the fourth beta build to its Galaxy Note 8 smartphone and now, the news of the update’s first beta build has come in. According to Samsung’s roadmap, the update should come to other regions this month too.
Samsung had first showcased its latest One UI at its developer conference in November last year and the software has more minimal icons, navigation gestures, a system-wise dark them among other features.
Apple’s alleged Netflix-like video streaming service could launch as early as the first half of this year. It is being speculated that the service may be launched in either April or May. The video streaming service is one of many services that Apple will be launching in this year. The Cupertino based tech giant has been in news because it plans to start a number of subscription services this year – a News subscription service, Gaming subscription service, Video subscription service, Music subscription service (an upgrade to Apple Music) among others.
According to a report on CNBC, Apple will not be partnering with segment leaders Netflix and Hulu, for its video streaming service. There are chances that HBO won’t come bundled with Apple’s video subscription service as well. So, we wouldn’t get to see any exclusive shows from these services on Apple’s video streaming service.
According to the company, its video streaming service is in its final stages of development and is nearly complete. Once completed, it will be commercially released to the Apple device owners only. Apple’s service will combine different streaming platforms so that it would become one big hub of streaming services. The users will have to pay the subscription fee only for Apple’s streaming service. The subscribed users can watch the shows on their iOS devices or TVs.
“We will participate in the original content world. We have signed a multi-year partnership with Oprah, but today I’m not really ready to extend that conversation beyond that point. We’ve hired some great people that we have a super amount of confidence in, and we’ll have something to say more on that later,” Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook said.
But Netflix, which is currently the biggest video streaming platform with a global reach has backed out of Apple’s deal. The reason is not clear but it seems Netflix is most likely planning to go solo and has decided not to partner with Apple. Hulu, another video streaming service, has also backed out of the deal.
HBO, which releases and makes its own shows and series, most popular of which is the Game of Thrones, was also being considered for the partnership. However, recent reports suggest that HBO may back out of the deal too.
Not just HBO, but other media companies are also worried about the deal Apple is offering them. However, this is not the only case where companies have pulled their feet back from partnering with Apple. Many other news and magazine platforms too have not joined Apple in its upcoming news subscription service. The reason the companies don’t want to partner with Apple is the technology giant is not offering them profitable revenue and the offer doesn’t seem to work in their favor.
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Coming back to the video streaming service, reports have suggested that Apple would take 30% of the revenue generated per customer. Currently, the Cupertino based technology firm charges only 15% of the revenue generated (subscription and purchases) made by HBO Now, Netflix and other streaming apps on its App Store.
Till now the known services which are joining Apple’s streaming service are Lions Gate’s Starz, CBS including Showtime and Viacom. There are some big entertainment firm names as well which have joined Apple’s streaming service like Reese Witherspoon, Steven Spielberg and Oprah Winfrey Network. The subscribers will get the contents of these firms free of cost.
Don’t you find it extremely annoying when people add you to random WhatsApp groups that you aren’t interested to be a part of? Leaving some groups may make you come across as rude, and staying there means getting your app flooded with messages. However, you may not have to be in that situation going forward as WhatsApp has started working on a new feature that will enable users to control what groups they are being added to.
The feature is like an invitation control mechanism that will let WhatsApp users decide who can add them to a group. However, as of now, the feature is a part of closed beta testing phase on iPhone called the Test Flight Program and will soon roll out to more users with the app’s next beta update on iPhone.
The WhatsApp group invitation feature was first spotted by WABetaInfo, which is a Twitter account that tracks the app‘s beta updates. Although as of now it has only been spotted on the iOS version, it will soon make its way to WhatsApp for Android too. We should mention that even in the iPhone version of the app, the feature is currently inactive as it is in the early stages of development, according to reports.
But when it becomes active, it will be located in the Privacy section of the app and in order to access it users will have to head to Settings, then select Account, then go to Account. Here, they would have to select Privacy and then finally, Groups.
💣 WhatsApp is developing a Group Invitation System! The new group invitation system will send you a request everytime someone wants to add you in groups. First details available for iOS, but it will be obviously available for Android as well.https://t.co/tVuzBXqpQV
There are three options that users will be able to choose if they wish to control who can add them to groups. The first one among these is ‘Everyone’, which would mean that anyone would be able to add you to groups without sending you an invite for the same. The second option will be ‘My Contacts’, which is kind of self-explanatory. By selecting this, only those in your contact list will be able to add you to groups. Rest everyone will have to send you an invitation.
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The last option will be ‘Nobody’, which will block everyone from adding you to WhatsApp groups. So if anyone wishes to add you to a group, they would have to send an invite for the same. In case the invite sent by them expires, users will have to get another invite from the admin in case they wish to be a part of the group in question.
The Vivo Carnival sale just ended yesterday and was started on the pretext of Valentine’s Day. No sooner has this sale ended that we are introduced to another one, which was again launched on the backdrop of Valentine’s Day. Titled as the Honor Days Sale, the offer period started from February 14 and is applicable until February 18. The discount offers can be availed via Amazon.in and has been established for the Honor Play, Honor 8C, Honor 7C and the Honor 8X. The 4GB RAM variant of the Honor Play has received a price cut of Rs 3,000.
Where its original price was Rs 19,999, it is available at a temporary amount of Rs 16,999. The 4GB variant of the Honor 8C is available at Rs 10,999. It is experiencing a temporary price cut of Rs 1,000 and henceforth until February 18 it won’t cost Rs 11,999. The Honor 7C 3GB RAM variant can be purchased for Rs 8,499 instead of Rs 9,999. This makes up for a discount of Rs 1,500. The 4GB RAM of Honor 8X is available at an additional exchange discount of Rs 1,000. Over that, the 6GB RAM variant is available with an additional discount of Rs 2,000.
Furthermore, Honor View 20 customers can avail VIP services including end-to-end customer service, reservation service and a no token system.
Honor View 20: Price and specifications
The smartphone is one of the devices which belong to the premium segment of Honor and costs Rs 37,999. To recall, the Honor View 20 sports a 6.4-inch 1,080×2,310 resolution display and runs on Android Pie skinned with Magic UI 2. It is powered by HiSilicon Kirin 980 SoC and has a 6GB and 8GB RAM variant. While the 8GB variant comes with 128GB and 256GB internal storage options, the 6GB RAM variant only gets 128GB.
There is a single rear camera that comprises of a 48MP sensor and the selfie camera on the front comprising of a 25MP sensor. Connectivity options include WiFi 802.11, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC, Infrared port and USB 3.1. The Honor View 20 houses a large battery of 4,000mAh that is non-removable.
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Japanese consumer electronics maker Sony is all set to launch its Xperia 10 and Xperia 10 Plus smartphones at the Mobile World Congress 2019, that will begin on February 25 and will go on till February 28. Just a couple of weeks before the launch of Sony Xperia 10 and Xperia 10 Plus smartphones, their specifications of the two handsets have surfaced online. Here’s a look at the complete list of specifications of the two handsets:
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Sony Xperia 10, Xperia 10 Plus specifications (Expected)
A report that has surfaced in WinFuture claims that Sony Xperia 10 will feature a 6-inch full-HD+ display with a screen resolution of 1080×2560 pixels and will have an aspect ratio of 21:9. The device will reportedly be powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SoC clubbed with 3GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.
The handset may also have support for a microSD. For imaging duties, Sony Xperia 10 will sport a dual rear camera setup with a 13MP primary sensor and a 5MP secondary depth-sensing lens. The device is claimed to have support for 4K video recording and will reportedly house an 8MP selfie camera on its front panel. Sony Xperia 10 will come with a 3.5mm headphone jack, have support for HiRes Audio and pack a 2,870mAh battery.
Coming to Sony Xperia 10 Plus, the smartphone will sport a bigger 6.5-inch full-HD+ display, according to the report and it is expected to be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 660 SoC. The device will have 4GB RAM and 64GB of storage and is said to come with a microSD card slot. On the camera front, Sony Xperia X10 Plus will reportedly come with a 12MP primary sensor and an 8MP secondary lens that will enable users to click images with the bokeh effect.
Sony Xperia 10, Xperia 10 Plus prices (Expected)
The report has also revealed the pricing of the two smartphones. While Sony Xperia 10 is said to cost EUR 349 (approximately Rs 27,900), the Xperia 10 Plus will reportedly be priced at EUR 429 (approximately Rs 34,300).
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As we mentioned earlier, the two smartphones are expected to launch at the MWC 2019. While earlier it was believed that the devices will be launched as Sony Xperia XA3 models, a recent report said that the company has rebranded the range of devices before their official launch.
Microsoft has started testing an update for Windows 10 that it plans to release in 2020. It wasn’t expected that Microsoft would be testing this update right now as it is known for testing them at a later period. This news has been confirmed by Dona Sarkar, an insider at Microsoft’s Windows who said that additional testing is required for this new 2020 update. The tech giant hasn’t yet started testing its next 2019 update which is codenamed 19H2. The update which is codenamed 20H1 belongs to the 2020 update. Microsoft confirmed that it is being worked on.
Microsoft hasn’t yet revealed the features of this update. However, it has released the first beta build for testers. Windows 10 build 18836 has been released and testers who opt for it can Skip Ahead in the ring and get future version of Microsoft Windows. The testing of the 19H2 will reportedly start later this spring, which is right ahead of us. The testing of another update, codenamed as 19H1 is going to start in the month of April. The Spring 2019 update includes a new light theme, Kaomoji support, a separation of Cortana from Windows search and a new built-in Office app.
Microsoft had also announced the new light theme to the Windows 10 last year during November. Under this feature, there will be a white-theme system-wide, that will allow all of the UI to appear in the colour white. Also, Microsoft would be tweaking the default wallpaper of Windows 10 in order to compliment the new light theme. According to Microsoft, this will better fit the new theme. The new light theme in the 19H1 is also going to include a new snipping tool, updates to the printing app and intelligent hours for Windows Update so it doesn’t randomly reboot your device.
To talk of the Kaomoji support, it is going to include face characters that are accessible through the same existing emoji shortcut (win+period). This feature will help you quickly access the emoji dash and other symbols thus, adding to your convenience while typing.
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After the successful launch of the Galaxy M-series the company is set to release new range of smartphones in the first half of 2019 in India. With this new launch the company hopes to generate sales of $4 billion from India in 2019.
According to a report on Reuters, Ranjivjit Singh who is the India’s chief marketing officer of Samsung said, the company plans to launch Galaxy A-series of smartphones each month from March to June. In the interview he didn’t reveal the details or any specifications of the upcoming smartphone series but he did say that the phone will be priced between Rs 10,000 ($141) to Rs 50,000 ($703). The prices reveal that they will be targeted at the mid-range segment to the high-end segment smartphone market and we can see huge variations in their specifications.
The South Korean tech giant plans to invade the Indian smartphone market throughout the year with the release of many smartphones. According to paper.vc, in 2018 itself the smartphone sales of the company in India had hit $5.24 billion (Rs 373.5 billion approx.). But it plans to further add to the sales and capture the Indian smartphone market to regain top spot.
It should be noted that Samsung had done very poor in the Chinese market as it lost most of its market shares to the Chinese smartphone makers. Learning from the lesson learnt in China Samsung is coming up with a new business model and the A-series is one of the many steps it is taking towards reaching the goal. After China, India is the biggest consumer market in the world, that is the reason most companies focus on India and Samsung is no exception.
Currently, more than 350 million users in India use the basic feature phone. With Samsung launching its phones in the mid-range smartphone segment it hopes to get those users in its bag, too. After facing intense competition from the Chinese smartphone makers like Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo and OnePlus the company hopes to gain a lead on them.
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In 2018 the company opened world’s biggest mobile phone manufacturing plant in NCR. Then it went on to open the biggest mobile phone store globally in Bengaluru.
Currently, Samsung is focusing heavily on the Indian market. Last month it released its budge-centric M-series smartphones to compete with the other budget segment smartphones in the arena. Then it plans to release the flagship – the Galaxy S10 and its variants in February. And with the new A-Series the company hopes to get an upper hand on its competitors.
The South Korean tech giant is taking steps in the right direction as it focuses its attention to the Indian market. But the competition is going to be tough and Indian smartphone market is going to heat up.
Samsung released its Galaxy M-series of smartphones for a specific target group in mind – the budget-oriented millennials. The Galaxy M10 and the Galaxy M20 both have the specifications of a good mid-range smartphone with the brand credibility of Samsung on them. After the successful sale of the previous M-series devices the company is set to release its next smartphone in the M-series lineup, the Galaxy M30. According to inside news, the phone will launch in India in the coming week of February and it will have a starting price of Rs 15,000. Galaxy M30 will go on sale from the first week of March.
With Samsung M-series smartphones the company entered its first online-only selling smartphone model, where the smartphones were sold through online platforms. In all three flash-sales till now, the phone was sold-out within minutes of its release. The fourth flash-sale of Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 is scheduled today. Similarly, Galaxy M30 will also be available through online marketing platforms – Flipkart, Amazon and Samsung Online Shop.
The Galaxy M30 will come with a triple rear-camera setup of a 13MP along with two 5MP sensors. Like the Galaxy M20, the M30 will also pack a huge 5,000mAh battery. It will also have Super-AMOLED Infinity V display and will be powered by Samsung’s latest mid-range processor – Exynos 7904. It will come in 4GB RAM + 64GB storage and 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. According to the company, the M-series smartphones are designed for the young millennials. The sales of M-series phones state that it was quite popular amongst the crowd it was targeted at.
Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 were launched in January at a starting price of Rs 7,990 and Rs 10,990 respectively. It was Samsung’s answer to dethrone the current budget smartphone selling champion, Xiaomi. Most of Xiaomi’s phones are targeted towards the low to mid-range segment and it had made quite a name for itself. With the launch of Galaxy M-series, the company is planning to go head-to-head with Xiaomi’s range of smartphones, which offers similar performance in the same price bracket.
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With the launch of Galaxy M30 the mid segment smartphone market will heat up again. But Xiaomi is also bringing its Note 7, which has been making news since its announcement and it will be launched on 28th February. So, we will get to see just who will become the mid-range champion – Samsung M30 or Xiaomi Note 7 in some time.
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A few days back, we had reported that Avenir Telecom, which Energizer Mobile’s licensing partner, will be launching as many as 26 smartphones at the upcoming Mobile World Congress 2019. The smartphones by the company are touted to pack high-end features like foldable displays, pop-up selfie cameras, and battery capacities that haven’t been heard of in handsets yet.
Needless to say, when we got to know about the upcoming smartphones, we really started looking forward to them. Now, two weeks after the official announcement, the company has revealed some information about one of its upcoming devices – Power Max P18K Pop. According to the company, the Energizer Power Max P18K Pop will house a massive 18,000mAh battery and will be powered by the MediaTek Helio P70 processor.
Avenir also said that the upcoming smartphone will come with dual-selfie cameras and on its back panel, it will sport a triple rear camera setup. While the front cameras of the smartphone will come with 16MP and 2MP sensors, the triple rear camera setup will comprise of 12MP, 5MP and 2MP sensors. Energizer Power Max P18K Pop will sport a 6.2-inch Full HD+ display and come with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
The device will be getting unveiled at the upcoming MWC 2019, which is scheduled to begin on February 25 and will go on till February 28. The company said that it will be taking orders for the smartphone at the show, but deliveries would begin in summer this year.
We have to admit, the key highlight of the Energizer Power Max P18K Pop smartphone is its whopping 18,000mAh battery. According to the company, with this battery, the Android device will be able to make up to 90 hours of calls, play music for 100 hours, and play videos for two days on a single charge.
In the standby mode, Energizer Power Max P18K Pop’s battery is said to last for 50 days.
As a part of its Ultimate series, the company is also expected to launch its Energizer Ultimate U620S Pop and the Energizer Ultimate U630S Pop smartphones during the MWC 2019 in Barcelona, Spain. However, there is no official word about the launch of the two devices yet.
Other smartphones that the company has in the pipeline include Energizer Ultimate U650S, Energizer Ultimate U620S, and the Energizer Ultimate U570S.
There has been a lot of hustle bustle about the Samsung Galaxy S10 series, which is about to launch at Samsung’s upcoming unpacked series on February 20. The latest news about the Samsung Galaxy S10 is that users can register themselves for the smartphone by accessing Samsung’s dedicated reservation page. However, in the midst of so much craze around the Samsung Galaxy S10 series, news of the Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge has broken out. These 4-year-old smartphones have received the January 2019 security patch.
Based on reports by SamMobile, the UAE variants of the Samsung Galaxy S6 and the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge have received this security patch. The software versions pertaining to the smartphones are named G920FXXU6ESA1 and G925FXXU6ESA1 respectively. Both of these software versions are based on Android 7.0 Nougat. Since the Samsung Galaxy S6 and Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge have received the January 2019 security update, we can expect its successors, the Samsung Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 Edge to receive security update soon too.
For the unknown, the Samsung Galaxy S6 sports a super AMOLED 5.1-inch capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 1,440×2,560 pixels and an aspect ratio of 16:9. The smartphone has a single RAM variant of 3GB, which comes with three internal storage options. These include 32GB, 64GB and 128GB. The rear camera has one 16MP sensor, whereas the selfie camera on the front consists of a 5MP sensor. Connectivity options include WiFi 802.11, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, NFC, Infrared port and microUSB 2.0. The Samsung Galaxy S6 is powered by a 2,550mAh battery that is non-removable.
The device is home to many sensors such as fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyro sensor, proximity sensor, compass barometer sensor, heart rate sensor and SpO2. The handset comes in four colour options—white pearl, black sapphire, gold platinum and blue topaz. The Samsung Galaxy S6 measures 143.4 x 70.5 x 6.8mm and weighs 138 grams. To recall, the smartphone was announced in March, 2015 and launched on April, 2015.
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Technology giant Google has been in news lately, primarily because of its plans to launch its affordable smartphone this year. According to various reports, the handset will be a part of the upcoming Pixel 3 Lite Series that will come with inferior specifications and pricing as compared to the Pixel 3 smartphones that were launched last year.
However, that is not the only device that the company is working on. According to a report in Nikkei Asia, Google will also introduce a smartwatch that will compete directly with the likes of Apple Watch.
It has also been said that the smartwatch, which will most likely be called as the Pixel Watch, is being discussed about since last July. However, considering the fact the Google acquired tech from watch maker Fossil recently, it is very likely that the technology giant has plans to launch the Pixel Watch this year. What adds to this is that Apple has been leading the segment for quite some time now. Given that Google and Apple have been rivals since the very beginning, Google will definitely try to come up with a gadget that can compete with Apple Watch.
We can expect the Pixel Watch to be launched alongside its Pixel 3 Lite smartphones. While some reports have suggested that the Pixel 3 Lite and Pixel 3 Lite smartphones will be launched in Spring 2019, others say that the company will be taking wraps off the devices on the Google I/O 2019, which is scheduled to begin on May 7 and will go on till May 9.
Coming back to the report we mentioned earlier, it claims that besides its Pixel 3 Lite smartphones and Pixel Watch, the technology giant will be launching a range of new devices this year including smart speakers, wearables, and web cameras. It has also been speculated that the security camera may be a part of the Nest brand. Besides this, the company is reportedly also working on a Google Home upgrade.
Furthermore, the report also says that in order to get its hardware plans into action, Google has hired a number of engineers and supply chain specialists from Apple. To recall, the company had also brought 2,000 engineers from HTC back in 2017.
Micromax Infinity N12 is the first smartphone by the company to come with a display notch. It is also touted to have AI photography and a lasting battery. But is the smartphone as good as the company tries to make it sound? Watch our review video to find out.
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Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi started rolling out the Android 9 Pie update to its Mi 8 series in December last year. The update has already arrived on the Mi 8 and Mi 8 Explorer Edition and now, it has started rolling out to Xiaomi Mi 8 SE.
The latest MIUI 10.2.2 update is being rolled out to the mid-range smartphone now and users are receiving it as an OTA. However, if you cannot wait for that, you can also download the latest update to your smartphone via the source link.
Since the Xiaomi Mi 8 SE already runs MIUI 10, which is heavily customised, you may not notice any visible changes.
To recall the specifications of the mobile phone, Xiaomi Mi 8 SE features a 5.88-inch Super AMOLED display that is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass on both sides. Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 710 processor, the device comes with 6GB of RAM and can be bought in 64GB and 128GB storage variants.
For imaging duties, the smartphone comes with a dual rear camera setup with 12MP and 5MP sensors and on the front panel, it has a 20MP selfie snapper. The back panel of the smartphone also has a fingerprint scanner and Mi 8 SE also has support for face unlock.
Xiaomi’s Mi 8 SE houses a 3,120mAh battery. We should mention that the smartphone is only available in China as of now and the company hasn’t announced any plans of launching it in other markets.
The device also received a price cut in China recently. The 64GB storage model, which was earlier priced at ¥1699 (~$250), can now be picked up at ¥1599 (~$236). On the other hand, the 128GB storage variant is also available at a discounted price of ¥1699 (~$250). The discount can be availed via JD.com as well as Xiaomi’s online store. The new pricing applies to all the colour variants of the Mi 8 SE smartphone.
The Xiaomi Mi 8 SE smartphone was launched in May last year along with the company’s Mi 8 and Mi 8 EE handsets. The smartphone is also called as the cheaper, lower-end variant of the standard Mi 8 by some.
Shemaroo has launched its own video streaming app ShemarooMe for Android, iOS and web. This app is going to feature films in multiple languages such as Hindi, Gujarati, Punjabi. It is also going to feature a diverse range of content that would encompass devotional and kids shows. This app is going to be provide around 3,500 titles. There are about 2,000 film titles and 1,000 hours of non-film content available. ShemarooMe will operate on ‘freemium’ model; and some content will be available to everyone for free.
Having announced its intentions to foray into the streaming space last year, Shemaroo lifted the lid off ShemarooMe during an event in Mumbai, which occurred yesterday. The app consists of many Bollywood classics which includes Devdas, Golmaal, Disco Dancer, Mera Naam Joker, Amar Akbar Anthony etc. Also, Shemaroo is offering shows under its Bollywood section. However, the originals on ShemarooMe are meant to complement its Bollywood offerings. You can treat them like extras that you get on DVDs and Blu-rays, albeit a much-extended version.
A Shemaroo spokesperson said their understanding of the Indian audience and curation are its main reasons for success.
Being one of the biggest distributors in India, Shemaroo is banking on a huge collection. Some part of it is historical, as it enters the digital age. With the introduction of ShemarooMe, there is going to be a tougher competition as big Indian media companies are exploiting the entertainment market to increase its foothold.
With the likes of Shemaroo joining the OTT ranks, the market gets thicker as Amazon Prime, Netflix, ALT Balaaji etc.
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Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi recently revealed the launch date of its upcoming Mi 9 smartphone. The company will be launching the device on February 20, which is also the day Samsung Galaxy S10 will be unveiled at its Unpacked event.
Right after this announcement, the company has announced that it will be hosting an event on February 24 in Barcelona, Spain at the Mobile World Congress 2019. Xiaomi has released the official teaser of the launch with a tagline “We will make it happen” in which it has stated that it will be unveiling a new handset.
While the teaser has not revealed the name of the device being launched, it is being speculated that Xiaomi will be unveiling the 5G variant of its Mi Mix 3 smartphone.
We should mention that the 4G variant of Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 was launched in October last year and it has a dual rear camera setup and a bezel-less screen. Back then, Xiaomi had promised to launch the 5G variant of the Mi Mix 3 in 2019. And now, with the latest teaser coming out, it is very likely that we will get to see the smartphone at MWC 2019.
It is also worth noticing that Xiaomi had showcased the 5G variant of its Mi Mix 3 smartphone at the Consumer Electronics Show 2019 that was held in January this year. The MWC 2019 seems to be the perfect event at which the smartphone could be launched commercially.
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Besides this, the Chinese smartphone brand is also working on a foldable phone which is also speculated to launch along with the 5G variant of the Mi Mix 3 smartphone. The device looks like a tablet when unfolded and then can be folded into an actual smartphone.
To recall the specifications of Xiaomi Mi Mix 3, it sports a 6.4-inch OLED touchscreen and it is available in three models – 6GB RAM/128GB storage, 8GB RAM/256GB storage and 10GB GB RAM/256GB storage. The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 has four cameras in total – 12+12MP dual rear cameras and 24MP+2MP dual selfie cameras. Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 also supports fast charging and the company is putting a 10W charger in the box for its customers.
Three date rule, play hard to get, men should pay, dress your best: We all have heard this dating advice at some point in our lives. These dating rules are taught to us by our friends, siblings or even our favourite movie characters.
But then, dating in today’s world is nothing like what it was when these so-called rules were made. Asking someone out over a WhatsApp text no longer raises eyebrows. It is actually the only acceptable way to do it now. So the question arises whether these rules even apply in today’s day and age. And how many people even follow them?
Dating app Tinder has attempted to answer our questions by conducting a survey among its Indian users and we have to admit, the insights are very interesting.
To begin with, around 85% of Indians think that the profile picture is the biggest turn-on factor when they are looking at someone’s profile on an online dating website or an app. To be more specific, 86% of the men who were a part of the survey said that the profile picture is the most important thing while 83% of women agreed. However, we should point out that 86% of women voted for hobbies and 87% said education was the most important criteria. As far as common interests go, more number of men take them into consideration while looking for a partner online.
When asked about who should organise the first date, 50% of the participants said that it doesn’t matter. 28% said that they would want to be the ones who arrange the date and 22% believe that the other person should take the initiative.
A big change in dating pattern was revealed by the survey. While most of us have grown listening to people tell us not to text our potential partner too soon after the first date, 71% of the participants said they would do so within a day of the meeting. 16% said that they would wait for the next day and 7% said that they wouldn’t contact their date via a text message at all.
The survey even asked who should actually send the first text message after a good first date. And seems like Indian youth doesn’t care about this too, as 45% of the participants said that it really doesn’t matter who texts first. 30% said that they would text their date if the first meeting is good enough and 25% said that they would wait to get the text.
Coming to the second date, Indian youth seems to be ditching gender roles as 48% think that it doesn’t matter who arranges for the second date. 30% of the participants said that they would want to be the ones who do it, while 22% would expect their date to do it.
And gone are the days when people told each other through common friends that they like each other. Now, 48% said that they would do it themselves with a cute message on WhatsApp. A phone call and a face to face conversation followed and means like a handwritten love note didn’t have too many takers.
Another key finding of the survey is that among the new dating behaviour, like ghosting or benching, playing it cool is the one that is the most common with Indian singles. Messaging but not meeting, sexting, and disappearing suddenly follow.
Tinder has mentioned that the survey was conducted on 1,500 Indian singles from seven cities, across the 18-34 age group who own a smartphone.
Lenovo-owned smartphone brand Motorola recently launched its mid-range Moto G7 handset lineup at an event that was held on February 7 in Brazil. The latest smartphones from Motorola started making headlines months before they were unveiled and now, various markets across the globe are waiting for the devices to be launched in their respective regions too.
The Moto G7 series consists of the vanilla variant of Moto G7, Moto G7 Plus, Moto G7 Power and Moto G7 Play. As of now, there is no confirmation on the date on which the smartphones will be launched in India. However, a report has emerged that suggests the pricing of Moto G7 Power smartphone in the Indian market.
According to a report in India Today that quotes a ‘reliable source’, the Moto G7 Power smartphone will cost Rs 13,999 in India. It will be the 4GB RAM/64GB storage variant of the device that will bear this price tag. Furthermore, it also revealed that the Moto G7 Power mobile will be available in India starting tomorrow via online as well as offline channels.
The device will only be available in Black colour option in India. Considering that the budget and mid-range segment in Indian smartphone market is the most competitive one, at the given price, the Moto G7 Power handset will be competing against the likes of Samsung Galaxy M20, Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2, Realme 2 Pro, Honor 10 Lite among others.
To recall, the Moto G7 Power smartphone sports a 6.2-inch display with 720 x 1520 pixel resolution and comes with a notch on top of its screen. Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 chipset, the device comes with a massive 5,000mAh battery, which is being touted as its biggest highlight.
On the camera front, the Moto G7 Power comes with a single 12MP primary sensor along with an 8MP selfie sensor. The smartphone runs the Android 9.0 Pie operating system skinned with Moto Experiences. The device has a nearly-stock Android experience.
Prior to this, it was speculated by Mahesh Telecom that the Moto G7 Power smartphone will be priced at Rs 15,999 in India. The dealer also tweeted that it will be offering a discount on the device and make it available Rs 14,500 in the country. We would have to wait to see which one of the two prices is actually true.
South Korean technology giant has today launched its Galaxy Tab Active 2, which is being touted as the company’s latest rugged tablet in India. The Galaxy Tab Active 2 tablet is MIL-STD-840G certified, which is the military standard for ruggedness and is made to provide efficient working under tough conditions.
Furthermore, the new tablet by Samsung is IP68 certified, which means that it is water-proof and dust-proof, and it comes with Knox security and has a replaceable battery. The company has announced that Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 tablet will be available in India starting Mid-March 2019.
The new device by Samsung is said to be extremely durable and can work even when the screen is wet and the user is wearing thick gloves. Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 houses a 4,450mAh battery and comes with Samsung’s Knox security feature which gives it enhanced security against hackers. The new tablet also has a physical keyboard that is attached to it with the help of Pogo pins.
Samsung has said that the Galaxy Tab Active 2 comes with protection against vibrations, accidental shocks and drops. Speaking more about its water resistance, Samsung said that Galaxy Tab Active 2 can remain 1.5-meter underwater for 30 minutes, which we think is quite impressive. The tablet can also keep up with extreme temperatures ranging from -40°C to 80°C. However, it requires a temperature ranging from -20°C to 71°C in order to work normally.
These are the special features of the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2. Keeping these aside, it is more or less a regular tablet. Coming to the specifications of the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active it has an 8-inch WXGA display with a resolution of 1280×800 pixels. It is powered by the company’s own Exynos 7870 processor clubbed with 3GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. It can also hold a microSD card for more storage space and has support for 4GB LTE and S Pen.
Mr Sukesh Jain, Senior Vice President of IT and mobile enterprise business, Samsung India said, “Samsung’s latest rugged tablet – Galaxy Tab Active2 will redefine mobility solutions which are available for businesses in India. Armed with innovative capabilities, our devices are robust, dependable and purpose-built to fit their specific needs of on-site operations. The product will suit the demands of field professionals across sectors like defence, law enforcement, transportation, e-commerce, logistics, manufacturing and many others by allowing the field managers to oversee the operations digitally. Galaxy Tab Active2 would meet their expectations with perfection.”
He further added, “The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active2 addresses many rugged demands and provides a sturdy device that is easy to manage from an IT perspective, and deliver features and accessories specifically designed to improve mobile workflows beyond the scope of typical office use.”
Xiaomi’s next phone the Redmi Note 7 has been the most talked about phone in India ever since the company announced the phone will house a massive 48MP rear camera. The banter grew louder when it was announced that the phone would be priced in the sub-15K category. The phone is already launched in China and now the company has announced that the phone will finally be launched in India. The launch date of the phone is kept as 28th February.
The company had been teasing the phone online for weeks now, and earlier through a tweet it announced the launch date of the phone. The registration process for purchasing tickets for the launch event of the phone is already complete.
The phone is already launched in China and is currently selling well in the Chinese market. The Note 7 wins on many fronts that makes this smartphone worth buying. It packs a good mid-range hardware, has an attractive design aspect and is priced very competitively like most of the Xiaomi phones before it. Earlier it was reported that the company has sold more than 1 million units in the Chinese market in just three weeks after its launch. Those numbers show just how popular the phone is, and seeing Xiaomi customer base in India the numbers are most likely to increase.
The official price of the phone in India is not yet revealed, but in China the phone is selling for CNY 999(approx. Rs 10,300) for the 3GB RAM and 32GB storage variant. The highest variant of the Note 7 with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage is priced at CNY 1,399 (approx. Rs 14,500). The prices of other variants of the phone were also covered in our earlier report.
Talking about the phone, Managing Director, Manu Kumar Jain commented that Redmi Note 7 will be a “game changer device”.
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Redmi Note 7 comes with a 6.3-inch full HD+ (1080 x 2340 pixels) with Gorilla Glass 5 on top. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 Octa-core CPU and has 6 gigs of RAM with 64GB internal storage. It comes with 4,000 mAh battery with Quick Charge 4 support. However, the main attraction of the phone is its camera setup. It has a dual rear camera setup of a 48-megapixel Samsung GM1 sensor with f/1.8 aperture and a 5-megapixel sensor while the front camera is a 13-megapixel sensor. As far as the colour options are concerened it comes in – Fantasy Blue, Bright Black, Red (optional) and Twilight Gold.
The current market favourite in the mid-range smartphone segment is the Samsung’s Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20. If Redmi Note 7 won’t be able to take over the market from them then it surely will try to give Samsung a tough competition.
In the standby mode, Energizer Power Max P18K Pop’s battery is said to last for 50 days.
As a part of its Ultimate series, the company is also expected to launch its Energizer Ultimate U620S Pop and the Energizer Ultimate U630S Pop smartphones during the MWC 2019 in Barcelona, Spain. However, there is no official word about the launch of the two devices yet.
Other smartphones that the company has in the pipeline include Energizer Ultimate U650S, Energizer Ultimate U620S, and the Energizer Ultimate U570S.
For the unknown, the Samsung Galaxy S6 sports a super AMOLED 5.1-inch capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 1,440×2,560 pixels and an aspect ratio of 16:9. The smartphone has a single RAM variant of 3GB, which comes with three internal storage options. These include 32GB, 64GB and 128GB. The rear camera has one 16MP sensor, whereas the selfie camera on the front consists of a 5MP sensor. Connectivity options include WiFi 802.11, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, NFC, Infrared port and microUSB 2.0. The Samsung Galaxy S6 is powered by a 2,550mAh battery that is non-removable.
The device is home to many sensors such as fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyro sensor, proximity sensor, compass barometer sensor, heart rate sensor and SpO2. The handset comes in four colour options—white pearl, black sapphire, gold platinum and blue topaz. The Samsung Galaxy S6 measures 143.4 x 70.5 x 6.8mm and weighs 138 grams. To recall, the smartphone was announced in March, 2015 and launched on April, 2015.
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For the unknown, the Samsung Galaxy S6 sports a super AMOLED 5.1-inch capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 1,440×2,560 pixels and an aspect ratio of 16:9. The smartphone has a single RAM variant of 3GB, which comes with three internal storage options. These include 32GB, 64GB and 128GB. The rear camera has one 16MP sensor, whereas the selfie camera on the front consists of a 5MP sensor. Connectivity options include WiFi 802.11, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, NFC, Infrared port and microUSB 2.0. The Samsung Galaxy S6 is powered by a 2,550mAh battery that is non-removable.
The device is home to many sensors such as fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyro sensor, proximity sensor, compass barometer sensor, heart rate sensor and SpO2. The handset comes in four colour options—white pearl, black sapphire, gold platinum and blue topaz. The Samsung Galaxy S6 measures 143.4 x 70.5 x 6.8mm and weighs 138 grams. To recall, the smartphone was announced in March, 2015 and launched on April, 2015.
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Coming back to the report we mentioned earlier, it claims that besides its Pixel 3 Lite smartphones and Pixel Watch, the technology giant will be launching a range of new devices this year including smart speakers, wearables, and web cameras. It has also been speculated that the security camera may be a part of the Nest brand. Besides this, the company is reportedly also working on a Google Home upgrade.
Furthermore, the report also says that in order to get its hardware plans into action, Google has hired a number of engineers and supply chain specialists from Apple. To recall, the company had also brought 2,000 engineers from HTC back in 2017.
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The device also received a price cut in China recently. The 64GB storage model, which was earlier priced at ¥1699 (~$250), can now be picked up at ¥1599 (~$236). On the other hand, the 128GB storage variant is also available at a discounted price of ¥1699 (~$250). The discount can be availed via JD.com as well as Xiaomi’s online store. The new pricing applies to all the colour variants of the Mi 8 SE smartphone.
The Xiaomi Mi 8 SE smartphone was launched in May last year along with the company’s Mi 8 and Mi 8 EE handsets. The smartphone is also called as the cheaper, lower-end variant of the standard Mi 8 by some.
The device also received a price cut in China recently. The 64GB storage model, which was earlier priced at ¥1699 (~$250), can now be picked up at ¥1599 (~$236). On the other hand, the 128GB storage variant is also available at a discounted price of ¥1699 (~$250). The discount can be availed via JD.com as well as Xiaomi’s online store. The new pricing applies to all the colour variants of the Mi 8 SE smartphone.
The Xiaomi Mi 8 SE smartphone was launched in May last year along with the company’s Mi 8 and Mi 8 EE handsets. The smartphone is also called as the cheaper, lower-end variant of the standard Mi 8 by some.
To recall the specifications of Xiaomi Mi Mix 3, it sports a 6.4-inch OLED touchscreen and it is available in three models – 6GB RAM/128GB storage, 8GB RAM/256GB storage and 10GB GB RAM/256GB storage. The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 has four cameras in total – 12+12MP dual rear cameras and 24MP+2MP dual selfie cameras. Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 also supports fast charging and the company is putting a 10W charger in the box for its customers.
When asked about who should organise the first date, 50% of the participants said that it doesn’t matter. 28% said that they would want to be the ones who arrange the date and 22% believe that the other person should take the initiative.
A big change in dating pattern was revealed by the survey. While most of us have grown listening to people tell us not to text our potential partner too soon after the first date, 71% of the participants said they would do so within a day of the meeting. 16% said that they would wait for the next day and 7% said that they wouldn’t contact their date via a text message at all.
The survey even asked who should actually send the first text message after a good first date. And seems like Indian youth doesn’t care about this too, as 45% of the participants said that it really doesn’t matter who texts first. 30% said that they would text their date if the first meeting is good enough and 25% said that they would wait to get the text.
Coming to the second date, Indian youth seems to be ditching gender roles as 48% think that it doesn’t matter who arranges for the second date. 30% of the participants said that they would want to be the ones who do it, while 22% would expect their date to do it.
And gone are the days when people told each other through common friends that they like each other. Now, 48% said that they would do it themselves with a cute message on WhatsApp. A phone call and a face to face conversation followed and means like a handwritten love note didn’t have too many takers.
Another key finding of the survey is that among the new dating behaviour, like ghosting or benching, playing it cool is the one that is the most common with Indian singles. Messaging but not meeting, sexting, and disappearing suddenly follow.
Tinder has mentioned that the survey was conducted on 1,500 Indian singles from seven cities, across the 18-34 age group who own a smartphone.
When asked about who should organise the first date, 50% of the participants said that it doesn’t matter. 28% said that they would want to be the ones who arrange the date and 22% believe that the other person should take the initiative.
A big change in dating pattern was revealed by the survey. While most of us have grown listening to people tell us not to text our potential partner too soon after the first date, 71% of the participants said they would do so within a day of the meeting. 16% said that they would wait for the next day and 7% said that they wouldn’t contact their date via a text message at all.
The survey even asked who should actually send the first text message after a good first date. And seems like Indian youth doesn’t care about this too, as 45% of the participants said that it really doesn’t matter who texts first. 30% said that they would text their date if the first meeting is good enough and 25% said that they would wait to get the text.
Coming to the second date, Indian youth seems to be ditching gender roles as 48% think that it doesn’t matter who arranges for the second date. 30% of the participants said that they would want to be the ones who do it, while 22% would expect their date to do it.
And gone are the days when people told each other through common friends that they like each other. Now, 48% said that they would do it themselves with a cute message on WhatsApp. A phone call and a face to face conversation followed and means like a handwritten love note didn’t have too many takers.
Another key finding of the survey is that among the new dating behaviour, like ghosting or benching, playing it cool is the one that is the most common with Indian singles. Messaging but not meeting, sexting, and disappearing suddenly follow.
Tinder has mentioned that the survey was conducted on 1,500 Indian singles from seven cities, across the 18-34 age group who own a smartphone.
On the camera front, the Moto G7 Power comes with a single 12MP primary sensor along with an 8MP selfie sensor. The smartphone runs the Android 9.0 Pie operating system skinned with Moto Experiences. The device has a nearly-stock Android experience.
Prior to this, it was speculated by Mahesh Telecom that the Moto G7 Power smartphone will be priced at Rs 15,999 in India. The dealer also tweeted that it will be offering a discount on the device and make it available Rs 14,500 in the country. We would have to wait to see which one of the two prices is actually true.
