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Nokia 4.2 India launch scheduled for today: Expected price and specifications
Microsoft Build 2019 developer’s conference: All the key announcements
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New features for Edge Chromium browser
The software giant unveiled a number of new features for its Edge Chromium browser at its developer’s conference. To begin with, the browser has got a new ‘IE Mode’, that will enable businesses to load old sites on the new browser with Internet Explorer. The company will let businesses customize the New Tab page and it is also building on new Collections feature that will let users collect text, images, and information in a note. It is worth noticing that Microsoft will be keeling the links of the images or text that you drop in these Collections. Most importantly, the company is also focussing on privacy and would not let web trackers follow you on the internet.Fluid Framework
With the new Fluid Framework developer platform, Microsoft will let developers build more interactive apps and services on the internet. We should mention that prior to this, the company has tried multiperson collaboration on the internet in Office as well as its Whiteboard app. And now, with Fluid Framework, it looks like the software giant is getting the learnings to all. According to the company, the content produced using Fluid Framework will be split into different components and hence, developers will be able to use it across various apps.Edge Chromium browser for macOS
Microsoft has teased that it is getting its Edge Chromium browser for macOS. We should mention that it was first launched last month on Windows as Canary and Dev builds, and now, it will be seen finally making its way to macOS. While the company has not given out any official dates yet, it has definitely hinted that it will be getting the browser to macOS too.Enhancements to Cortana
Microsoft will be introducing some improvements to its digital assistant Cortana so that it can compete with its rivals like Google Assistant. The company has announced that going forward, the digital assistant will be able to respond to conversations, set reminders and even get meetings in place for the user. While Cortana could already do some of the things that were announced, the part about having conversations is the key addition.New Minecraft AR games for smartphones
Last but not least, the company teased that a new Minecraft AR game will soon be coming to smartphones. While we do know now that Microsoft is working on the game, we have not been given any details about it as of now. It is speculated to be on the lines of Pokemon Go.The character promo of Sacred Games 2 is out, and internet can’t keep calm
Talking about her role in Sacred Games 2, Kalki Koechlin said, “Personally, I am a fan of the series, and it is super awesome to be a part of the Sacred Games and Netflix family. Season 2 promises to be much more exciting and I cannot wait for viewers to watch me in the series.” Ranvir Shorey, on the other hand, said, “The digital platform is so empowering and working on this audience-favourite show has been an absolute delight! My character in Sacred Games 2, Shahid Khan, is a complete departure from any of the roles I have played before, and I am looking forward to fans across the world bingeing on the new season.” Another change in the second season of Sacred Games is that it will now be directed by Anurag Kashyap and Neeraj Ghaywan. Neeraj is the director of critically acclaimed film Masaan and has replaced Vikramaditya Motwane, who is continuing as the showrunner. 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.Season 2 is coming. Put your chattris in the air. #SacredGamesS2 pic.twitter.com/1ACW0eVGDe
— Netflix India (@NetflixIndia) May 6, 2019
Blaupunkt BH01 Bluetooth wireless headphones launched in India
Tete-e-tete with Yogesh Mudras of UBM India: How gaming revived in India and is quickly becoming big
- Can you tell our readers more about what the UBM India group does when it comes to gaming?
- Till a few years ago gaming was a dying breed, how did it revive?
- What is accelerating its growth now?
- How is India poised to become the next big thing when it comes to Gaming?
- Will UBM India Group hold gaming tournaments as well? If so, where and when?
- What according to you is the biggest challenge for this market, especially brands who sell hardware or software solutions to gamers?

Google I/O 2019: What to expect at the developer conference
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Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL
Reports and rumours about the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL smartphones have been surfacing online for months now. Google is expected to unveil its mid-range smartphones on the first day of Google I/O 2019. While the Pixel 3a will reportedly be available at a starting price of $399, the Pixel 3a XL will cost $479. It has also been said that both the smartphones will come with a camera performance that will be on par with its Pixel 3 flagship handsets. But then, they will come with a plastic build instead of a glass one, be powered by less powerful processors and come without wireless charging.
How do we know that the launch will on May 7?
There are various leaks about Google’s Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL smartphones. But if something does confirm the launch, it is the smartphone’s listing on e-commerce giant Flipkart’s website. The listing says that one can find out more about the two handsets on May 8. If the two smartphones will get listed on Flipkart on May 8, they have been unveiled on May 7, which is the first day of Google’s conference.
Details about Android Q
If there’s one thing that everyone looks forward to at Google I/O every year, it is the full preview of Android. While the company has already released two betas of Android Q, we are sure it is saving a lot of details for the event. The latest version of Android will give users more control over privacy, ability to limit apps to track their location only when required to, a system-wide dark mode, and a number of other features.
Android Q: Things that are little-known
While the features we mentioned till now are known because of the Android Q betas, there are other things that are not known popularly. For instance, Android Q will be able to work with foldable phones and will enable them to go from tablet to handset mode seamlessly. Google is also reported to get a Samsung Dex-like mode with Android Q.
More information on Google Stadia
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There are plenty of questions that Google left unanswered about its cloud gaming service Stadia. We don’t even know how much Google Stadia’s subscription will cost yet. At its I/O developer conference this year, Google is expected to announce more about the new service.
Nest Hub Max with a smart display
The technology giant has revealed a Nest-branded Home Hub smart display without giving us too many details about it previously. It is expected to give us more details about it during Google I/O 2019. The device comes with a 10-inch display and has stereo speakers. That’s all that we know about the Hub Max right now, but then, one doesn’t have to be a genius to know that it will focus a lot on Google Assistant.
Additions to Google Assistant
Google Assistant just gets better every year. And this year should be no different. Google will be showing off what’s new to its digital assistant during the developer conference and how it has made it smarter than its rivals. News on Google Lens is expected too.
Duplex
One among the key highlights of last year’s Google I/O was the demonstration of Duplex, that enables Google Assistant to make calls to make reservations on your behalf. We are really hoping to find out more about it at this year’s event.
Enhancements in Google Photos
Let’s face it: A majority of us use Google Photos as the default app for photos now. Google knows this, and it never manages to get more useful features to the app every year. We will have to wait a little more to find out what it plans to get this year.
Maybe some additions to Android TV OS
While we know that there isn’t much to expect from Wear OS this year, there is no word about the Android TV OS. So, there is a possibility that Google will be upgrading it for users this year.
How to report something on Facebook?
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How to report on Hate Speech?
If the user finds something which promotes Hate Speech or something similar, then he can take the following steps to report it:- First, they need to click on the three dot icon on the right of the post.
- They will then be taken to ‘Give feedback on this post’ page.
- Once the user has submitted the reason why they are reporting the post, they would need to click on send. Facebook’s Community Standards have several things which the user can report if he thinks that it doesn’t belong on the social platform. Posts involving harassment, nudity, violence, terrorism, hate speech can be reported by the user.
- Once reported, the user would get a response thanking him for his feedback.
How to report on an Impersonation/ Impersonator?
If a user finds someone impersonating them or someone they know on Facebook, the following steps can be followed:- First, the user needs to go to the profile of the person who is impersonating someone.
- Then he needs to click on the three dots icon on the top right of the profile.
- Once done, he needs to select the ‘Give feedback or report this profile’.
- After that, the user needs to select the reason for his report. He can select the ‘Pretending to be Someone’ or ‘Fake Name’.
How to report an AD
Nowadays, Ads can become a constant pain if they pop-up every time the user is browsing on his social media page. They can hinder the user’s experience on social media. If this is happening with you or with someone you know, the following steps can be followed to stop it:- The user would need to click on the three dots on the right of the post (Ad).
- After which he would need to select the “Hide Ad” or “Report Ad” option. Once done, that Ad will be removed from your Facebook feed immediately. This can be used on other social media platforms as well.
How to maintain privacy and ensure that you are secure on Instagram
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Make your profile Private
By not having a public profile, you are getting yourself and your content away from the eyes of anyone who you have not accepted as your follower. While it means lesser views on Stories and fewer likes on photos, it also means that your content is only visible to those whom you really care about on the app. Here’s how you can make your Instagram profile private:- Open your profile on Instagram.
- Swipe to the left and click on the ‘Settings’ icon.
- Tap on the option of ‘Privacy and Security’ and then select ‘Account Privacy’.
- Enable the toggle next to ‘Private Account’.
- If you are accessing your profile via the web, the only difference will be a checkbox in place of a toggle with the option of ‘Private Account’. Just click on it to select the option.
Turn on two-factor authentication for your account
If you have the option of two-factor authentication turned on, then you will receive a text message with a code every time you log in to Instagram using a new device. You would be required to enter the code to log in to your account. This basically ensures that no one logs in to your account and poses as you. Here’s how you can do it:- Go to the Settings of your account and click on ‘Privacy and Security’.
- Here, tap on ‘Two-Factor Authentication’ and then select ‘Get Started’.
- Enable the toggle next to ‘Text Message.’ You can also alternatively enable ‘Authentication App’ if you have a preference of that over messages.
Check if your account has been hacked
Do you think that your Instagram account has been hacked? You will be able to confirm this by checking your past account activity on the app. Here’s how you can do that:- Go to ‘Settings’ and then tap on ‘Privacy and Security’.
- Here, click on the option of ‘Access Data’. If you are accessing via the web, you would see the option of ‘View Account Data’ instead. Press on that.
- You will come to a page that will give you information on various aspects of your profile including ‘Account privacy changes’, ‘Logins’ and ‘Logouts’ to name a few.
- Check all of these and if you find any unfamiliar activity, it means that someone else has access to your account. If you are sure that this is the case, change your password.
Stop third part apps from getting your data
There are tonnes of third-party apps that will ask to get access to data on your Instagram account. But then, you should only give access to apps that truly require it to function correctly. If you think you have already given access to an app that doesn’t need your Instagram data, you can revoke it too. However, note that this can only be done via the web. Here are the steps that you need to follow:- Access your Instagram profile via the web.
- Go to Settings.
- Tap on ‘Authorized Apps‘. This will show you a list of apps that have access to your Instagram data.
- Press on ‘Revoke Access’ for any app you don’t wish to share your data with and when asked to confirm, select ‘Yes’.
Remove some followers
Sometimes, in order to keep your account secure, you need to remove certain followers. This will make sure that they are not able to see your posts anymore. If you think you are in need of this, here’s what you need to do:- Select ‘Followers’ on your Instagram profile.
- Search for the name of the follower you wish to block.
- Tap on the three-dot icon next to their name, and then select ‘Remove’
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OnePlus 7 Pro price in India leaked ahead of launch
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OnePlus 7 Pro price in India (expected)
The India pricing of OnePlus 7 Pro has been leaked by popular tipster Ishan Agarwal. He took to Twitter to say that the 6GB RAM/128GB storage model of the smartphone will be priced at Rs 49,999, while its 8GB RAM/256GB storage version will cost Rs 52,999. The variant that will come with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage will reportedly cost Rs 57,999. He has also said that the handset will be available in Mirror Grey, Nebula Blue, and Almond colour options.Recently, it was also reported that OnePlus 7 will be available in India at a starting price of Rs 39,500. So, it seems like there is going to be quite a difference in the pricing of the two.Exclusive: Here's the #OnePlus7Pro India Pricing:
— Ishan Agarwal (@ishanagarwal24) May 4, 2019
6GB+128GB: ₹ 49,999
8GB+256GB: ₹ 52,999
12GB+256GB: ₹ 57,999
Disclaimer- Prices MAY change before launch under some circumstances and I can't be 100% sure about such leaks.#OnePlus7 Pro #OnePlus7Series #OnePlusIndia pic.twitter.com/Rgo2oD8kpA
OnePlus 7 Pro specifications (expected)
The upcoming handset is expected to come with a 6.7-inch QHD+ (1440×3120 pixels) display that has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and a refresh rate of 90Hz. Powered by Qualcomm 855 SoC, the smartphone is expected to come with up to 12GB of RAM and offer up to 256GB of UFS 3.0 storage. On the camera front, the OnePlus 7 Pro is expected to sport a triple rear camera setup with a 48MP primary sensor with an f/1.6 lens and OIS coupled with an 8MP telephoto sensor with an f/1.6 lens and a 16Mp wide-angle sensor with an f/1.6 lens. The smartphone houses a 4,000mah battery that has support for 30W Warp Charge. The company is all set to launch its flagship smartphones on May 14 at simultaneous events in the United States, India and Europe.How to organize your pictures in Google Photos
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Make albums
You may think that this is the most basic way of organizing Google Photos, but then, it is very effective. Follow these steps to make albums in your Google Photos app:- Select the images that you want to include in the album by long pressing on the first one and then clicking on the rest of them.
- Press the plus icon in the top right corner of the screen and then tap on ‘Album’.
- You will then be prompted with a number of options. Click on ‘New Album’ if you want to create a fresh album for the photos or ‘Shared Album’ if you want to put them in an album that other people have access to. You can also find and select an existing album.
- Name your album and click on the blue checkmark to save the images in it.
Create albums of people or pets
If you don’t have too much time, you can actually get AI’s help in making these albums. This is particularly true if you want to create albums showing images of specific people or pets. Here’s what you need to do:- Go to the ‘Albums’ tab in Google Photos.
- Click on the ‘New Album’ under the ‘Albums’ header.
- Select the option of automatically adding photos of people and pets.
- Choose the faces that you want to include the images in your album and then tap on ‘Confirm’.
- Add a title for your album and then exit from the album.
Pick out your ‘Favourites’
The easiest way to quickly access an image in Google Photos is by marking it as your favourite. Here’s what you need to do:- Open any image or video in Google Photos.
- Click on the Star icon on the upper right corner of the image or video.
Google Photos is doing it for you
You may not realise it, but Google Photos has been organizing your photos already. You can head to ‘Albums’ section of the app and on the top, you’ll find various albums with the titles – People, Places, Places and Things.Nokia 4.2 launch in India set for May 7, HMD Global confirms
As of now, there is no word about whether Nokia 3.2 smartphone will also be getting launched in India on the same day as Nokia 4.2. However, considering that Nokia 3.2 is also listed on the company’s website, it will definitely be launched sometime soon.All your answers are a tap away. 4 days before you can #DoItAll
— Nokia Mobile India (@NokiamobileIN) May 3, 2019
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Nokia 4.2 price in India (expected)
Nokia 4.2 smartphone’s base model that comes with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage, is priced at $169, which is approximately Rs 11,700. Its higher-end variant with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage costs $199, which is roughly Rs 13,800. If the handset is priced similarly in India, it will be competing with the likes of Redmi Note 7 Pro, Samsung Galaxy M30 (review), and the recently launched Realme 3 Pro smartphones.Nokia 4.2 specifications
Nokia 4.2 sports a 2.5D glass on the front and the back and comes with a polycarbonate body and a metal internal structure. The smartphone has a 5.71-inch HD+ (720 x 1520 pixel) display with an aspect ratio of 19:9. Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 439 SoC processor, the handset comes with up to 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. The device can also support a microSD card of up to 400GB. Nokia 4.2 sports a dual rear camera setup of a 13MP camera with f/2.2 autofocus lens along with a 2MP fixed-focus lens.Top smartphones that were bestsellers across the world in 2018
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iPhone X
The tenth-anniversary of Apple’s flagship smartphone – iPhone X – is the most sold smartphone of 2018. Considering that it is a collector’s edition smartphone and that its prices fell after the launch of 2018 iPhones, it is no surprise that iPhone X managed to grab the top spot in this list.
iPhone 8
Various reports last year suggested that while Apple has to cut down the production of iPhone XR, it ordered its suppliers to make more of its 2017 iPhones because they saw an increase in sales. So, we did expect the most affordable of the three 2017 iPhones – iPhone 8 – to be on the list. It is the second most sold smartphone of 2018.
iPhone 8 Plus
iPhone 8 Plus followed closely at No. 3. It cannot be said that whether it was the relatively comparatively lesser prices or the presence of a home button which a number of users are still more comfortable with that led to a sudden rise in sales. But the fact that the iPhone 8 Plus is on this list clearly means that it had a good 2018.
iPhone 7
Apple is known for rolling out the latest updates to its older smartphone models. And this is one reason that a number of iPhones are bought even 2-3 years after their launch. While they offer a number of same features as the newer iPhones because of the same version of iOS, they are priced way lesser. This may be the reason that the iPhone 7 made it to the list.
Xiaomi Redmi 5A
The next device on the list is finally not Apple. It’s a budget smartphone from Chinese smartphone company Xiaomi – Redmi 5A. The company is known for its entry-level and affordable smartphones and currently hold the top position in the budget segment of the Indian smartphone market.
Samsung Galaxy S9
Samsung’s 2018 flagship smartphone – Galaxy S9 – is the next best-sold smartphone on the list. The smartphone is known for its powerful performance, excellent camera and of course, its beautiful display.
iPhone XS Max
Apple’s last year’s flagship smartphone – iPhone XS Max – is the next best-sold smartphone of 2018. We should mention that iPhone XS Max was the most expensive of the three devices that were launched by Apple last year.
iPhone XR
iPhone XR was launched as the affordable iPhone by Apple last year. However, as we just saw in the list here, iPhone XS Max did better than iPhone XR in terms of sales. The smartphone has almost the same features as the iPhone XS and XS Max and only differs in the kind of screen that is used, and rear camera.
Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus
Samsung’s Galaxy S series’ higher end variant – Galaxy S9 Plus – is the ninth most sold smartphone of 2018. The smartphone has the same set of specifications as Samsung Galaxy S9 and only differs in terms of the screen size.
Samsung Galaxy J6
The second and the last budget smartphone on the list – Samsung Galaxy J6 – is the tenth on Counterpoint’s list of most sold smartphones of 2018.
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Realme 3 Pro to go on sale for the third time in India on May 6: Get all the details here
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Realme 3 Pro price in India
The Realme 3 Pro smartphone can be bought at a starting price of Rs 13,999 in India. It s worth noticing that at the given price, the handset competes directly with Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 7 Pro, which has garnered a slot of appreciation for packing powerful specifications at an affordable price. The rivalry between the two smartphones began Realme teased its 3 Pro device saying that it could support Fortnite, unlike other ‘Pro’ smartphones. Soon after this, Xiaomi said that it is working with Epic Games and Qualcomm to get support for the battle-royale game to Redmi Note 7 Pro. It was announced earlier this week that the device now has Fortnite support.Realme 3 Pro specifications
Realme 3 Pro runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with ColorOS 6.0 and sports a 6.3-inch full-HD+ display. The display of the handset comes with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC, Realme 3 Pro smartphone comes with up to 6GB of RAM and offers up to 128GB of internal storage. Users cam also add a microSD card of up to 256GB to get more storage. On the camera front, the handset sports a dual rear camera setup that comes with a 16MP primary sensor with f/1.7 aperture and a 5MP sensor that has an f/2.4 aperture. A 25MP front-facing camera is also present on Realme 3 Pro. For connectivity, Realme 3 Pro has a fingerprint sensor, dual-SIM support, 4G LTE, and Widevine L1 certification. The newly-launched handset packs a 4,045mAh battery.Huawei Mate 30 Pro will come with 5G, penta-camera setup and 55W fast charging support: Report
Honor 20 Pro leaked image shows a punch-hole display design
The upcoming flagship smartphone from Huawei’s sub-brand – Honor 20 – is scheduled to launch on May 21 in London. Earlier, some leaks and camera renders of the upcoming smartphone had surfaced online showing what it would look like. Weeks ahead of the official launch of the device, another leak has surfaced online which shows the front of the Honor 20 Pro. In the leaked image, it can be seen that the Honor 20 Pro will be housing a hole-punch notched display. Although this is not the first time Honor is coming with a hole-punch cut out display as we have already seen it on the Honor View 20, but this time the hole punch will be bigger than before.
Last month, we saw an image of the Honor 20 Pro’s rear panel which revealed that it would house a quad-camera setup and will come with a gradient back panel. Another leak of the device showed that the Honor 20 Pro will come with a white gradient design with a pinkish hue. But the recent images revealed by DigitalTrends shows the Honor 20 Pro on top of its retail box.
The image shows that the Honor 20 Pro will reportedly sporting a hole-punch camera on the top left corner of the screen. But the thing is, the hole punch camera size on the Honor 20 Pro is bigger than it was on the Honor View 20. Other than that, the device has a thin bezel at the bottom and almost no bezels at the top and sides. There is also a SIM-card slot on the upper left edge of the smartphone. While the display content on top of the Honor 20 Pro shows Amazon’s Alexa along with Fortnite installer. This means that it will support Fortnite gameplay and it might also come with Alexa voice assistant.

Talking about the specifications of the Honor 20 Pro, the leaks and rumours suggest that it will be powered by the Kirin 980 SoC. It will reportedly sport a 40MP main camera with the custom Sony IMX600 image sensor and RGB filter. The main camera will be paired with a 20MP wide-angle camera along with an 8MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom support. The last camera will be a ToF (Time-of-Flight) camera. The Honor 20 Pro is expected to come with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of inbuilt storage. The battery of the device might be of a 3,650mAh capacity with support for 22.5W fast charging.
But since these specifications are based on leaks, they should be taken with a pinch of salt. More details about the device will be made available once it launches later this month.
Vivo S1 Pro with 32MP pop-up selfie camera, 3,700mAh battery launched: Price and specifications
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Vivo S1 Pro price
The Vivo S1 Pro smartphone is available in China at a price of CNY 2,698, which is approximately Rs 27,700. Strangely, the same price tag has been listed for the 6GB RAM/256GB storage variant as well as for 8GB RAM/128GB storage model. The handset has gone up on pre-orders on Vivo China’s e-Shop and it will be going on sale starting May 9 at 10 am China time. Vivo S1 Pro smartphone is available in Love Blue and Coral Red colour options. The company launched a vanilla variant Vivo S1 in March that was priced at CNY 2,298 (approximately Rs 24,500). The Vivo S1 was only available in 6GB RAM/128GB storage variant. As of now, there is no word on the price or availability of the device in India.Vivo S1 Pro specifications
The Vivo S1 Pro smartphone comes with a gradient finish on its back panel and has an in-display fingerprint scanner. Its screen does not have a notch or bezels and the device sports a vertically stacked triple rear camera setup and a pop-up selfie camera module. Coming to the specifications of the newly-launched smartphone, it runs Funtouch OS 9 based on Android 9 Pie and features a 6.39-inch full-HD+ (2340×1080 pixels) Super AMOLED display that has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SoC, the handset comes with up to 8GB of RAM and offers up to 256GB of internal storage. Vivo S1 Pro smartphone can support a microSD card of up to 256GB. For imaging duties, Vivo S1 Pro sports a 32MP pop-up selfie camera with an f/2.0 aperture and a triple rear camera setup. The rear camera module of the handset comes with a 48MP primary sensor with an f/1.78 aperture, an 8MP wide-angle sensor with an f/2.2 aperture and a 5MP depth sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. The camera app comes with features like Panorama, beauty, and AR shoot. The smartphone houses a 3,700mAh battery and for connectivity, it has Wi-Fi, VoLTE, GPS, and A-GPS.BSNL extends its ‘Bumper Offer’ data recharge plan to June 30, adds additional data to the existing plans
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