Apple leak accidentally reveals cool new iPhone, it looks too awesome for words
There has been a new leak by Apple about its new iPhone which reveals some vital information about its shell. Earlier it was known that the iPhone has a controversial design because of which it had been criticized. But that was just about its outward look, which in the leaked pictures looks quite nice. This time Apple, on the basis of its renders has accidentally leaked some of its inner features, too. The tech giant has reportedly made some important changes to the upcoming iPhone 11 which is worth your attention.
The iPhone 11 will reportedly have triple rear cameras and a 3D sensor. However, the sad news is that Apple is going to stagnate its flagship camera tech in this model. It is sad, considering that Apple had introduced its camera parity for the first-time last year. Apple will reportedly integrate new antenna technology across all its new iPhones. No information has been given as to how this will happen. We only know that there will be a switch from liquid crystal polymer antennas to a modified PI approach.
There might be repercussions when one needs more reliable signal and/or faster data. But only time will show whether or not it compensates for a lack of 5G antenna. Another vital piece of information is that Apple might introduce next-generation WiFi 6/802.11 ax on the iPhone 11. It is worth investing in a router compatible with WiFi 6 tech because it is faster and consumes less battery over a period of time. Currently, there are very few routers with this tech, but should be available in abundance, by the time Apple iPhone 11 is launched.
Apple will reportedly enhance Face ID on the iPhone 11 too by increasing the power of the flood illuminator. This is a Face ID component that emits infrared(IR) light in order to illuminate your face in front of a dot projector. This dot projector fires 30,000 dots of invisible IR which helps it to map your face in three dimensions. If you improve the illumination, the dot projector is enhanced in terms of speed and accuracy. Though the image is a leaked render representation of the what the actual iPhone might look like, it just look too fabulous for words!
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OnePlus 7 to sport a camera slider like Oppo Find X: Report
OnePlus 7 is definitely among the most awaited smartphones of the year. And reports about the upcoming device have already started surfacing online. A report has emerged that claims that OnePlus 7 will come with a camera slider and will have no bezels, much like Oppo Find X, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 and Honor Magic 2. The first leaked image of OnePlus 7 surfaced on SlashLeaks and it shows a completely revamped design of the smartphone as compared to its predecessor, OnePlus 6T.
We should mention that although OnePlus devices don’t lack originality, there have been times when they have taken some inspiration from its sister brands, Oppo and Vivo. For those unaware, Oppo, Vivo and OnePlus have the same parent company, BBK Electronics. An example of the inspiration is the in-display fingerprint scanner that we saw in OnePlus 6T. Like Vivo NEX and Oppo Find X, OnePlus 6T also used an optical fingerprint sensor and not an ultrasonic one.
Coming back to OnePlus 7, the reason why the leak seems credible is that the company seems to be moving towards an all-screen experience with every smartphone. To recall, OnePlus 5T came with thin bezels, OnePlus 6 incorporated the iPhone X-like notch and the latest device by the company, OnePlus 6T came with a waterdop-shaped notch providing users with even more screen space. So it is very likely that the smartphone maker would try to provide users with even more screen space in the upcoming OnePlus 7 by removing the notch altogether. Oppo and Vivo have already gone notchless with Find X and NEX smartphones. While Oppo opted for a camera slider, Vivo opted for a pop-up selfie camera. And the OnePlus 7 image that has surfaced online shows that it will be somewhat like Oppo’s design.
Speaking further about the image, it shows OnePlus 7 kept next to OnePlus 6T, probably to draw a comparison between two mobile phones. As per the picture that has been shared, OnePlus 7 neither has a forehead, nor a chin. The image does not show a selfie camera of the device and it does not even come with a punch-hole display to house the front-facing snapper. However, the speaker grille is placed on the top of the smartphone. So all of this does point towards the possibility of OnePlus 7 being a slider phone. Another significant change is the coloured alert slider, which is very different from the one we saw on OnePlus 6T. It is more like the coloured power button that we saw on Huawei Mate 20 Pro.
Although as of now there is no word on the specifications of the mobile phone, it is expected to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor, and is likely to come with up to 8GB of RAM. It is also being said that the device will come with the company’s warp charging technology that we first saw on OnePlus 6T McLaren edition.
Image courtesy: SlashLeaks
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Samsung Galaxy S10+ to house a 4,000mAh battery: Report
Taiwanese smartphone maker Samsung announced this week that it will be unveiling its next flagship device, Galaxy S10+, on February 20. Reports and rumours about the smartphone have been surfacing online for months now. And now, according to the latest report, Samsung Galaxy S10+ will house a 4,000mAh battery and its body will be 7.8mm thick. This information has been leaked by tipster Ice Universe.
Most previous reports have said that Samsung is set to launch three smartphones in its Galaxy S10 series – the Galaxy S10, the Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10 Lite. Sometime after the launch, two 5G variants of the smartphone series will also be launched. Ice Universe had previously also said that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S10, Samsung Galaxy S10+, and Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite will pack a 3,500mAh, a 4,000mAh and 3,100mAh battery respectively. In the latest tweet, the tipster has claimed, “The Galaxy S10+ has a 7.8mm thick body and a 4000mAh battery.”
It has also been revealed that all the three variants of the flagship series will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor or Exynos 9820 SoC, depending on the country. However, it is worth noticing that Samsung may not call the ‘Lite’ version of its flagship smartphone as ‘Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite’ but instead will market it as ‘Samsung Galaxy S10 E.’ Samsung Galaxy S10 E is said to sport a flat display but will share most of the specifications of the Galaxy S10 smartphone otherwise. All the smartphones in Samsung’s flagship series are expected to feature thin bezels, even on their top and bottom. It has also been reported that they will come with in-display front cameras, much like Samsung Galaxy A8s. Samsung calls this type of a screen as Infinity O display. Other rumours about Samsung Galaxy S10 E suggest that the smartphone will come with dual rear cameras, with one being a telephoto lens and the other being an ultra-wide angle lens. On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy S10 is rumoured to come with a triple rear camera setup, whereas Galaxy S10+ will come with quad cameras with a TOF (Time of Flight) 3D camera. 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.The Galaxy S10+ has a 7.8mm thick body and a 4000mAh battery 😀
— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) January 12, 2019
Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 has been revealed to be waterproof
One vital information of the recently launched Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 that was missed is that the ports and buttons have watertight seals. This, in the official announcement of Xiaomi wasn’t mentioned. The Redmi Note 7 was leaked in Weibo, and the Xiaomi CEO, Lei Jun spoke about the phone’s credibility that time. The CEO said that though it falls into the category of budget segment phones, Redmi Note 7 has undergone the same quality tests as that of Xiaomi’s flagship phones.
Even though the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 isn’t IP-certified, it can withstand water splashes and accidental drops to an extent. The dimensions of the phone are 259.2×75.2×8.1mm and it weighs 186grams. The smartphone runs on Android 9.0 Pie out-of-the-box and is protected by a corning gorilla glass. The device is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 660 chipset. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 sports an IPS LCD capacitive 6.3-inch touchscreen with a resolution of 1,080×2,340 pixels. The screen ratio for the same is 19.5:9.
There are three RAM variants of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7, which are 3GB, 4GB and 6GB. The 3GB variant comes with a 32GB internal storage. On the other hand, the 4GB and 6GB RAM variants come with a 64GB internal storage. The memory of the smartphone can be expanded via a microSD card up to 256GB. There are dual rear cameras of 48MP and 5MP and a 13MP single front camera meant for taking selfies.
Connectivity options of the device includes WiFi 802.11, WiFi Direct, dual band, hotspot, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS, Infrared port, FM Radio and USB 2.0. There is a fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 houses a non-removable battery of 4,000mAh. The handset comes in three colour options which includes blue, black and twilight gold. The smartphone has already been launched and would be available in Xiaomi’s official website Mi.com, Mi House and Flipkart from January 15.
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Vodafone to start a Rs 1,499 yearly prepaid plan with unlimited calling and a lot of daily data
Vodafone has recently revised a lot of prepaid plans, which includes the removal of FUP from unlimited calling plans and offering virtually unlimited local and national calling. Now the telecom company has launched a Rs 1,499 yearly plan that is valid for 365 days. This plan would include Vodafone Play subscription and unlimited national calling.
To talk more about the plan, subscribers can get 100 free SMS daily without any blackout days whatsoever. The yearly plan is going to provide 1GB high-speed data for 3G and 4G daily. This is equivalent to the usage of 365GB data within the limit of the time period of the plan. Users can avail high download speed at a cost of 50 paise/MB once the daily limit of 1GB is reached. There might be tough competition between Vodafone and Reliance Jio considering that the latter has started a Rs 1,699 yearly plan.
Under this plan, Jio users can get unlimited local and national calls without any FUP, and also 100 local and national SMS on a daily basis. JioTV, JioMovies and JioSaavn are some of the services which the plan has to offer, to mention a few. The 365-day Jio plan includes 1.5GB data per day that comes at high speed. 547.5GB data is downloadable at 4G speed. Moreover, the speed will be converted to 64Kbps until midnight once the daily limit is reached.
Recently, Reliance Jio has launched a Jio Browser for devices starting from Android 5.0 Lollipop too. This is available all over India. One speciality of this Browser app is that it has multiple Indian regional language options, though the default language is English. The browser’s homepage includes default apps such as MyJio, BookMyShow, AJio, Amazon.in, Flipkart, NDTV and more. The size of the app is 4.8MB and can be downloaded via Google Play store, which has given it a rating of 4.4.
Also, the homepage of the Jio Browser showcases news articles from many news channels. The language you select for the browser, the content will appear accordingly.
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LG is developing an outward folding smartphone
LG is planning to launch smartphones with new form factors this year. What we know is that LG is reportedly developing a foldable smartphone that bends towards the outside. The phone is expected to launch during Mobile World Congress (MWC), which is scheduled between January 25 and January 28. To recall, LG had filed a patent with World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) and United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). There have been quite a lot of LG foldable smartphone patents, but this one is claimed to be unique.
The new patent has revealed a LG smartphone that folds on the outwards vs inwards or rolling. The patent gives a detailed explanation of what the LG foldable smartphone is going to look like. The patent reveals that the device from the outward folding looks like two symmetrically stacked smartphones that have been consolidated by a flexible touchscreen display. There is a spring-operated mechanism on the left part of the smartphone that elongates when it is unfolded.
This elongation helps the foldable display to stay tight and wrinkle free. The device when unfolded becomes a tablet. In the tablet mode, the UI of the device can adjust automatically for easy operability. The middle part of the display acts as the main navigation bar that has many applications in the form of icons. The device can display two different applications simultaneously on either halves or a single application according to the need.
LG also recently announced at CES 2019, it is going to launch a 4K OLED TV that will be its flagship product. In this TV there will be a Dolby Atmos speaker unlike the previous prototype, though being similar to it in many respects. One of the key features of the TV is that it is going to have a ‘Line Mode’. After activating this, one-fourth of the screen will display music and various other options that can help you control other smart gadgets.
The LG 4K OLED TV is going to have Amazon Alexa support as well as Google Assistant. Recently, Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant were announced for Samsung TVs. These voice Assistants are being incorporated in TVs at the pretext of Amazon’s and Google’s big plans for CES 2019.
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ISRO to begin preparations for Gaganyaan which would include women Astronauts
It has been 10 years since ISRO had launched the Chandrayan-1. It was planning to send the Chandrayan-2 on January 3, but was forced to postpone its launch because of its inability to meet the deadline. Now there is some big news which ISRO has in store. Talking about women empowerment, its latest project is rooted in this concept. ISRO’s latest project is called the Gaganyaan, and it is planning to include an all-women astronaut team to space.
The ISRO chief said that the initial training for the Gaganyaan will be held in India and advanced training will be done in Russia. The Gaganyaan is supposed to carry a three-member crew for a span of seven days. The total cost for India’s indigenous human spaceflight is supposed to be Rs 10,000 crore. ISRO announced that even civilians are allowed to take part in this project. They also said that the selection process is going to be very rigorous during the first round and for the second and third it is going to be comparatively relaxed.
Where space projects have been advised to be curbed due to budget problems, ISRO has done a great job in introducing the most budget friendly space research projects. To recall, the major Indian space projects include Space Capsule Recovery Experiment Mission SRE-1 in 2007, Mars Orbiter Spacecraft launch in 2013, and Chandrayan-1 during 2008.
The Gaganyaan project is a manned mission that is scheduled for December 2021. Also, ISRO has targeted two unmanned missions in December 2020 and July 2021.
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HMD Global’s Nokia 6.2 leaked: Supposed to have a punch-hole camera
HMD Global’s Nokia 8.1 Plus renders were leaked recently, they were teased to have a punch-hole camera, similar to that of the Samsung Galaxy A8s. Well, now the leaked renders of a new upcoming phone are out in the open that will have a punch hole camera. It is tipped to be the Nokia 6.2, also referred to as the Nokia 6 (2019). It is expected to be launched during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) that is scheduled during the coming month.
The leak mentions that the smartphone will initially be launched in China and would then show its presence in the US and then India. The fact that it would also be available in US was tipped by a tweet by HMD Global following the China announcement. According to the teaser, the Nokia 6.2 is expected to be powered by a mid-range Snapdragon 632 SoC. The device will either come with a 4GB RAM or 6GB RAM. Also, the handset is supposed to have a 12MP dual-camera setup at the back and Nokia’s proprietary OZO audio technology for spatial sound.
According to the teaser of the Nokia 8.1 Plus revealed by 91mobiles, it is expected to have a 3.5mm headphone jack. Also, it will have a dual rear camera setup with a fingerprint sensor on the back. The smartphone is going to have a Full HD+ resolution touchscreen. The leak also shows that the device will have small bezels and a circular cutout in the top left corner of the display.
The Nokia 8.1 Plus is expected to be a flagship smartphone by the company and so, just like the Nokia 6.2, it is expected to launch during the MWC. If the rumoured smartphones turn out to be true, then it might be a huge success for HMD Global considering that they have promising specifications. The Nokia 8.1 Plus is also expected to have an Infinity-O display.
Speaking of this, the trend of Infinity-O display was started by Samsung. Post this, other prominent brands such as Lenovo, Huawei, Honor, Nokia have started incorporating this in their smartphones.
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Professional PUBG players banned again for using radar hack
There have been loads of cases earlier about the fact that many professional PUBG players have been banned for using radar hack. This hack lets players gain advantage over other users as they are able to gain access over their location. In December 2018, Tencent games started banning players in large numbers, those who have been using the PUBG radar hack. In total 30,000 players have been banned last month. These cheating players were discovered during the PUBG European League (PEL).
Post this, they were banned and PUBG Esports announced the name of these players as well as their team members. A total of 12 professional players faced multi-year ban, however their team members were allowed to take part in the PEL. Now it has been confirmed that they were using the radar hack because of which they were ostracised.
Out of these 12 players, 10 players were banned for cheating on the grounds that they were aware of their teammates using unauthorized program during the PEL Qualifiers. Very recently, Tencent Games has announced the PUBG Mobile India Series 2019 tournament. All players are allowed to participate in the tournament provided that they are upgraded to level 20. The winner of the tournament will receive a pool prize of Rs 1 crore apart from the chicken dinner.
The registrations are ongoing and will end on January 23. Once you are part of this tournament, you either have to enter a squad or make your own squad. There will be two rounds of survival battle followed by a grand finale. The first round would be an in-game qualifier held between January 21 to January 27 and would be held in Erangel. The qualifications of the teams would depend on factors such as kill count, survival time, accuracy etc.
The second round would be held between February 16 and February 19 where there will be 400 squads divided into 20 slots. The third round will be held between February 21 and February 24 that will feature 80 squads divided into four slots. Each slot would constitute of 20 squads. The grand finale is scheduled during March that will feature 20 teams and the winning team will earn the chicken dinner.
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Haier has launched its new side by side door refrigerator HRF-619KS in India
Haier has launched its new side by side refrigerator, the HRF-619KS. It is the black steel edition and mind you, it gives the refrigerator a brilliant look. The Haier HRF-619KS comes with a Smooth Touch Glass digital control panel and holiday smart function. This helps it to control the temperature settings while you are away from home for a considerable period of time. In this case, in order to keep the items fresh, the temperature is set at 17 degree Celsius and the freezer section is kept on as usual.
There is a 90-degree contour door, which helps customers to easily access the items inside when they need to take them out. According to the company, the Haier HRF-619KS has a lot of storage space and the ratio between the refrigerator and freezer is 66% and 34%. The company claims this ratio ensures maximum user convenience. The Black Steel finish of the refrigerator is meant to complement both light and dark objects in the kitchen and enhancing its aesthetics.
Eric Braganza, the president of Haier appliances commented on the product, “We at Haier, understand the needs of the users’ and continuously introduce new innovations from time to time for a greater user experience. With the launch of our slimmest side by side refrigerator in black steel finish, we are expanding our existing range of best-in-class refrigerators with a model that every family desires. Haier has aesthetically designed this range with superior functionality and features that complements the efficiency and style quotient of consumers across all forms of kitchens i.e. modern, traditional and contemporary.”
The Haier HRF-619KS comes with a super cool and freeze option which gives users access to items in the refrigerator with just a touch of a button. There is also a smart function based on hi-tech sensors, which acts as an internal guide to direct the refrigerator in adjusting the temperature on the basis of the items in it. In order for helping customers to look at the objects more properly, the HRF-619KS comes with top LED lights. The company claims that this illuminates the refrigerator in every corner. The refrigerator is priced at an MRP of Rs 1,05,000.
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This is when Nokia 9 PureView will launch in India
Nokia 9 PureView is one among the most awaited smartphones of the year. While HMD Global has not spoken about it yet, reports and rumours about the device have been surfacing online for quite some time now. As the launch draws closer, the number of leaks about the Nokia 9 PureView device has gone up significantly. And now, another report about the upcoming smartphone has surfaced online claiming the time of launch of Nokia 9.
According to a report in 91mobiles which cites reports from Nokia’s distribution channel, HMD Global will gold the global launch of the Nokia 9 PureView smartphone in Dubai by the end of January. The report talks about another source which not only confirmed this but also added that the firm will be launching its smartphone with five cameras in India a month later in February. It is also worth noticing that the company will reportedly be launching a few more Nokia smartphones in India during the same month.
Speaking about the specifications of the Nokia 9 PureView smartphone, it is said to be the world’s first smartphone to come with five cameras at its back panel. The smartphone’s five-camera setup will come with ZEISS optics and will reportedly be able to capture five simultaneous that will help it to capture 10 times more light in lowly lit areas. In addition to this, Nokia 9 PureView is said to let users adjust the focus of the image after it has been captured. Reports also suggest that the camera setup will come with a telephoto lens, a wide-angle lens, a depth-sensing lens and others.
These aren’t the only features of the upcoming smartphone that have been disclosed. Prior reports claim that the Nokia 9 PureView will come with a 5.9-inch QHD+ PureView display that will come with an in-display fingerprint scanner. Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor, Nokia 9 PureView will come with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. It is also said to run Android 9 Pie and house a 4,150mAh battery. The Nokia 9 PureView smartphone will be water and dust resistant.
Image courtesy: 91mobiles
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Apple to launch three iPhones in 2019: Report
Cupertino based technology giant Apple reportedly has plans to launch three iPhone models in 2019. Among these will be a follow-up model of the smartphone giant’s iPhone XR. The other two models, as expected, will be successors of iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max. It is being said that Apple will be bringing new features to the camera app of the upcoming iPhones. Furthermore, iPhone XS Max’s successor will possibly come with a triple rear camera setup.
The report first surfaced in The Wall Street Journal and said that Apple will continue with its new trend of launching three iPhones in 2019 and it quoted sources familiar with the matter. The report said that Apple is bringing follow-ups to all three models that it launched this year. Although it’s too soon to comment on the specifications of the upcoming iPhones, The Wall Street Journal added that the most high end of the three iPhones will come with three cameras on its back panel.
The other two models are expected to have dual rear cameras, much like iPhone XS. It is worth noticing that if this is indeed true, the camera setup for the iPhone XR successor will change as the current model only has one camera on its back.
But the successor of iPhone XR will also come with an LCD screen, primarily because “planned product has been in the product pipeline for months, and can’t be altered easily”. The planning for 2019 may be at an advanced stage for Apple, but it is not exactly completed, according to the report.
It has also been said that Apple plans to ditch the LCD screens completely for its 2020 lineup in favour of OLED displays, The Wall Street Journal said. We should mention that iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max’s OLED screens are considered to be better at offering contrast than the LCD panel used in iPhone XR.
Considering that even successors to iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR‘s successors have not been launched yet, we should take the word on Apple’s 2020 plans with a pinch of salt because they may change.
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Xiaomi will bring its next flagship smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 CPU
Xiaomi is slated to launch a Redmi smartphone in the market that is expected to carry Qualcomm’s flagship chipset. Yes, that is correct this new upcoming smartphone will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 CPU. Yesterday, Xiaomi launched its budget segment smartphone, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 at CNY 999(roughly Rs 10,500) in China. However, this phone which hasn’t been named yet is not going to be a part of the budget segment.
In a report by GizmoChina, it was mentioned that this flagship smartphone will cost around CNY 2,500 that is roughly Rs 26,000. The Redmi Note 7, which was launched yesterday will go on sale from January 15. The smartphone’s dimensions are 159.2×75.2×8.1mm and runs on Android 9.0 Pie out-of-the-box. It sports an IPS LCD 6.3-inch capacitive touchscreen with a screen resolution of 1080×2340 pixels. The screen aspect ratio is 19:5:9 and the smartphone is powered by Qualcomm’s octa-core Snapdragon 660 SoC.
There are three RAM variants—4GB, 6GB and 3GB. The 4GB and 6GB variant come with a 64GB on-board storage and the 3GB variant comes with a 32GB storage. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 has dual rear cameras of 48MP and 5MP and a single front camera of 13MP which is meant for selfies. Connectivity options include WiFi 802.11, WiFi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, Infrared Port, USB 2.0 and FM Radio.
The device is powered by a 4,000mAh non-removable battery. Sensors of the smartphone include a fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyro, proximity and compass. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 comes in three colour options, that is blue, black and twilight gold.
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Samsung Galaxy A7(2018) and Galaxy A9(2018) prices have been reduced
The price of Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) and Galaxy A9(2018) have been dropped in India. The two RAM variants of Samsung Galaxy A7(2018) are 4GB and 6GB. They come with 64GB and 128GB internal storage respectively. The 4GB RAM variant previously costed Rs 23,990. With the price cut, it now costs Rs 18,990. The 6GB RAM variant which earlier costed Rs 28,990 now comes at a price of Rs 22,990.
The Samsung Galaxy A9(2018) comes in 6GB RAM and 8GB RAM variations. Both come with an internal storage of 128GB. While the 6GB RAM variant costs Rs 36,990, after the price reduction it will now cost Rs 33,990. Where the 8GB RAM version costed Rs 39,990 earlier, thereafter the price reduction of Rs 3,000, it now costs Rs 39,990.
To recall the specifications of the Samsung Galaxy A7(2018), it runs on Android 8.0 Oreo and comes with Samsung Experience 9.0 on top. The device sports a 6-inch full HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity Display. The screen resolution of the same is 1,080×2,220 pixels, which comes with an aspect ratio of 18.5:9. The Samsung Galaxy A7(2018) comes with a Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The smartphone is powered by an octa-core Samsung Exynos 7885 SoC clocked at 2.2 GHz.
In terms of the camera, the Samsung Galaxy A7(2018) has a triple rear camera setup—24MP, 8MP and 5MP camera. Front camera includes a 24MP sensor with an f/2.0 aperture and an LED flash. Connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, dual-band WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.0, ANT+, NFC with Samsung Pay support, GPS, GLONASS and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The smartphone is powered by a 3,300mAh non-removable battery.
The Samsung Galaxy A9(2018) runs on Android Oreo 6.3-inch full HD+ screen with a resolution of 1,080×2,220 pixels. The screen has an aspect ratio of 18.5:9. The device is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC that has four cores clocked at 2.2 GHz and four cores clocked at 1.8GHz. The smartphone, exceptionally has four rear cameras of 24MP, 10MP, 8MP and 5MP. The front facing camera consists of a 24MP sensor. Connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.0, USB Type-C, NFC and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
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iPhone turns 12: Twelve things you didn’t know you can do on it
This week, iPhone turned 12 on January 9. To recall, on January 9, 2007, the first ever iPhone was announced at Mac World. To celebrate this occasion, we have made a list of cool yet useful things that you should try on your Apple iPhone. But before we get started we should tell you to update your device at least to iOS 12. Here’s a look at the little-known things that can be done on your iPhone:
For doing this, you head to the Settings of your iPhone, then go to Control Centre and then select the option of ‘Customise Controls’. Here, you will see the option called ‘QR Code Scanner’. This lets you use your iPhone’s camera to scan QR codes.
If you have iOS 12 installed on your iPhone, you will be able to allow automatic updates on your device. Head to Settings of your iPhone and then go to General. Here, select the option of Software Update and tap Automatic Updates. Enable the option to install automatic updates on your iPhone. You will be notified before any update gets installed.
This feature is limited to iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR because these are the only iPhones in Apple’s lineup that support Face ID. To enable multiple faces on your iPhone’s Face ID, go to Settings, and then select Face ID. After that, press on passcode and then choose the option of ‘Set Up an Alternate Appearance.’
IF you have the iOS 12 installed on your iPhone, your Photos app will show you a ‘For You’ tab that showcases your memories from your photo album. You also get sharing suggestions from the revamped app.
There are a number of Siri shortcuts which can make your life easier. To know what shortcuts Siri supports on your iPhone, go to ‘Settings’ and then select ‘Siri & Search’ and then go to ‘All Shortcuts’. Here, there will be a number of Siri suggestions that you will be able to see. Use the ones that you like and these recorded phrases will then start appearing under My Shortcuts in Settings.
If you have a problem with remembering all your passwords, you should know that if your iPhone is updated, you can use password managers like LastPass on it to fill in your passwords. Till now, these apps could only be used for passwords in Safari, but now they can be used to fill passwords of other apps too.
To get detailed battery stats, you can head to the Settings of your iPhone and then go to Battery. Here, you can see the detailed battery usage along with graphs that tell you where you have used your battery the most.
To access this feature of iPhone, go to Settings, select General and then choose the option of Dictionary. Here, you will find a new bilingual dictionary which can help you by predicting words when you use the Hindi Transliteration keyboard.
To use the thesaurus on your iPhone, head to Settings, go to General and then choose Dictionary. Here, there is a choice between two dictionaries which you can use – Oxford Thesaurus of English and Oxford American Writer’s Thesaurus. Enable the one you want to use and it will give you suggestions when you are typing on Notes, Pages or more.
To make the most of the Voice Memos, go to Settings and then choose the option of Voice Memos. Here, you set the option of clearing the deleted voice recordings after a few days or choose to record in a compressed audio format.
Air quality is increasingly becoming a big concern. If you live in an area where this issue is prevalent, the Weather app on your iPhone will show air readings as well. However, if it is not a major issue in the city you live in, you won’t see it.
You can select text on your iPhone very easily without using the 3D Touch ID feature. All you have to do is long-press on the space bar to use this feature.
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Enable QR code scanner
For doing this, you head to the Settings of your iPhone, then go to Control Centre and then select the option of ‘Customise Controls’. Here, you will see the option called ‘QR Code Scanner’. This lets you use your iPhone’s camera to scan QR codes.
Allow automatic software updates
If you have iOS 12 installed on your iPhone, you will be able to allow automatic updates on your device. Head to Settings of your iPhone and then go to General. Here, select the option of Software Update and tap Automatic Updates. Enable the option to install automatic updates on your iPhone. You will be notified before any update gets installed.
Set up multiple faces on Face ID
This feature is limited to iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR because these are the only iPhones in Apple’s lineup that support Face ID. To enable multiple faces on your iPhone’s Face ID, go to Settings, and then select Face ID. After that, press on passcode and then choose the option of ‘Set Up an Alternate Appearance.’
Do more with Photos
IF you have the iOS 12 installed on your iPhone, your Photos app will show you a ‘For You’ tab that showcases your memories from your photo album. You also get sharing suggestions from the revamped app.
Siri Shortcuts
There are a number of Siri shortcuts which can make your life easier. To know what shortcuts Siri supports on your iPhone, go to ‘Settings’ and then select ‘Siri & Search’ and then go to ‘All Shortcuts’. Here, there will be a number of Siri suggestions that you will be able to see. Use the ones that you like and these recorded phrases will then start appearing under My Shortcuts in Settings.
Autofill passwords via third-party password apps
If you have a problem with remembering all your passwords, you should know that if your iPhone is updated, you can use password managers like LastPass on it to fill in your passwords. Till now, these apps could only be used for passwords in Safari, but now they can be used to fill passwords of other apps too.
Get detailed battery stats
To get detailed battery stats, you can head to the Settings of your iPhone and then go to Battery. Here, you can see the detailed battery usage along with graphs that tell you where you have used your battery the most.
Use the Hindi-English dictionary
To access this feature of iPhone, go to Settings, select General and then choose the option of Dictionary. Here, you will find a new bilingual dictionary which can help you by predicting words when you use the Hindi Transliteration keyboard.
Use the thesaurus
To use the thesaurus on your iPhone, head to Settings, go to General and then choose Dictionary. Here, there is a choice between two dictionaries which you can use – Oxford Thesaurus of English and Oxford American Writer’s Thesaurus. Enable the one you want to use and it will give you suggestions when you are typing on Notes, Pages or more.
Do more with voice memo settings
To make the most of the Voice Memos, go to Settings and then choose the option of Voice Memos. Here, you set the option of clearing the deleted voice recordings after a few days or choose to record in a compressed audio format.
Check the air quality in the Weather app
Air quality is increasingly becoming a big concern. If you live in an area where this issue is prevalent, the Weather app on your iPhone will show air readings as well. However, if it is not a major issue in the city you live in, you won’t see it.
Select text on your device without using 3D Touch ID
You can select text on your iPhone very easily without using the 3D Touch ID feature. All you have to do is long-press on the space bar to use this feature.
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[td_smart_list_end] How to reset your Android smartphone
Before we move ahead, the one thing you need to know is that there are two kinds of resetting for an Android smartphone. The first one is the basic reset method, and the other one is performing a hard recovery reset. Factory resetting your Android smartphone becomes a necessity when it does not work properly or when you want to sell it off. So, first of all we are going to guide you through the basic factory resetting process. Then we will tell you how recovery resetting process works. The basic resetting process works in the following way:
- Open settings on your phone.
- Go to Backup and Reset. You will find this option if you scroll down a bit.
- The next step is to click on Factory Reset. The Factory Reset Button will appear on the page, which would ensue once you click on Backup and reset. Scroll a bit on the page and you’ll find it.
- Now click on Factory data reset. It is the bottom option in the menu which will appear hereon.
- Now click on Reset Phone. At times the phone might ask you for your phone password, you would need to key that in.
- Power off your device.
- Boot your phone to recovery mode. This requires pressing a set of buttons that varies from different smartphone brands. But mostly is the power + lower volume key for 10-20 seconds.
- A different screen will appear. Here you will find wipe data/factory reset. You need to use the volume buttons to scroll from one option to the next.
- Now in order for the reset option to appear, press the power button.
- Select the YES option when the device asks you to Erase Everything.
- Power off your device and it will start off with the resetting process.
Xiaomi Mi TV 4X Pro 55-inch and Mi TV 4A Pro 43-inch starting at Rs 22,999 launched in India
Xiaomi has launched two new TVs in India. These are called the Mi TV 4X Pro and the Mi TV 4A Pro. The former is 55-inches and the latter, 45-inches. The Mi TV 4X Pro comes with 2GB RAM and an 8GB internal storage. On the other hand, the Mi TV 4A Pro has 1GB RAM and 8GB internal storage. The Xiaomi Mi TV 4X Pro sports a 4K resolution 10-bit panel, and the Mi TV 4A Pro features a 1080p display 8-bit panel.
Let’s talk about the pricing and availability first. The Xiaomi Mi TV 4X Pro 55-inch is priced at Rs 39,999 and the Mi TV 4A Pro 43-inch costs Rs 22,999. Both of them will be available on Xiaomi’s official site, Mi.com, Mi Home as well as Flipkart starting January 15, 12PM. To talk about the features of both the TVs, they come with 20W stereo speakers for high quality output. Both of them have thin bezels on all four sides and have a metallic finish, which the company has named Piano Black. Both the 55-inch TV and the 43-inch TV come with a Bluetooth remotes that offers Google Assistant voice command support.
There is a built-in Chromecast support for both Mi TV 4A Pro and Mi TV 4X Pro TVs, and a PatchWall OS that features content from 14 different partners with over 7,00,000+ hours of content. According to the company, online content can be found very easily as they are seamlessly integrated. Some of the content partners Xiaomi has collaborated include Hotstar, Hungama, Sony Liv, Eros Now, Zee 5, Hooq, Epic ON etc. The Xiaomi Mi TV 4X Pro is powered by a 64-bit Amlogic quad-core processor with Mali-450 GPU.
Connectivity options of the same TV include WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.2, three HDMI ports, two USB ports, a S/PDIF port and an Ethernet port. The Xiaomi Mi TV 4A comes with a 3.5mm audio jack, too. Along with these TVs Xiaomi has also launched the Mi Soundbar. The soundbar comes for a price of Rs 4,999. It has two 20mm dome speakers to cover high frequencies and 2.5-inch woofers to cover low frequencies. The Mi Soundbar would be available starting January 16 at 12PM via Mi.com and Flipkart.
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Apple launches turn-by-turn navigation in India
iOS and macOS users can now use voice navigation with the help of the turn-by-turn navigation launched in India by Apple. The technology is not just limited to iOS and macOS users, but it can also be used in cars with the help of Apple CarPlay. To recall, the Apple Maps app was launched in India back in 2012. Back then, it was just a kind of rudimentary map, which did not show directions while moving to places.
Eventually the map service improved over the years, showing the location of many establishments, businesses and other important locations in major cities. However, the turn-by-turn feature wasn’t available until now. Right now, the app might guide you through inconvenient routes to reach your destination. However, as more people use it, eventually it is expected to improve. But now, it is best not to completely rely on the turn-by-turn feature of this map app.
Some features are missing such as transport information. Thus, you won’t know how to reach a place using various means of transportation. Also, there is no flyover support as of now. As Apple maps has introduced the turn-by-turn feature finally, we can also expect it to have other features coming in the future. Recently, Apple announced that it is going to introduce the AirPlay support for a range of TV brands. Based on the information given on the AirPlay page, users can stream 4K HDR video on TV that will replicate the screen of your iPhone.
With this, they can do a range of activities like connecting their photos from iCloud, connect music to their television and control homekit accessories. There are built-in controls in your iPhone that appear in apps, on the Lock screen and in Control Center. Connecting your iPhone to the TV means that it will act as a remote to navigate your TV features. One can play, pause, fast-forward, rewind and adjust the volume on their televisions.
Very recently, Apple also announced that it is soon going to authorise iTunes for Samsung TVs which constitute the 2018 and 2019 models. This is the first time Apple has allowed a third party, apart from Windows to access its video and audio library.
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Xiaomi launched the Mi soundbar: Here is all you need to know about it
Xiaomi has launched its new Mi soundbar yesterday. The company also live streamed the launch of Mi LED TV 4X Pro 55-inch model, Mi LED TV 4A 34-inch model alongside the Mi Soundbar on Flipkart and Mi.com. One of the key features of the Mi Soundbar, Xiaomi said, is that it can be set within 30 seconds. To talk about its pricing and availability, the Mi Soundbar comes at a price of Rs 4,999 in India and would be available starting January 16 from 12PM.
The Mi Soundbar has two 20mm dome speakers to cover high frequencies and also, two 2.5-inches woofers for the low frequencies. There are four passive radiators for the extreme low-end sounds. Connectivity options include Bluetooth v4.2, S/PDFIF/ Optical Line-in, and a 3.5 aux-in. According to Xiaomi, the Mi Soundbar would run in any TV.
Recently, Xiaomi had announced a price cut for the Mi TV 4A 32-inch, Mi TV 4c Po 32-inch and the Mi TV 4A Pro 49. All three price cuts occurred in India. The first two price cuts were based on the GST reduction from 28 percent to 18 percent for all Xiaomi TVs within the range of 32-inches. The Xiaomi Mi LED TV 4A Pro 49 on the other hand, received a price reduction under the pretext of US dollar moderation. Where Mi TV 4A 32 was priced Rs 13,999 it now costs Rs 12,499. On the other hand, the Mi TV 4C 32 Pro that costed Rs 15,999 earlier has now been reduced to Rs 13,999.
With a permanent price cut of Rs 1,000 the Xiaomi Mi TV 4A 32-inch TVs price dropped down from Rs 31,999 to Rs 30,999. A few days back, the Xiaomi Mi Box 4 SE was also launched. It bears a price tag of CNY 189 which is around Rs 1,900. The set top box has 1GB RAM and 4GB internal storage. Connectivity options include HDMI, AV and USB. The PatchWall UI on the Xiaomi Mi Box 4 SE helps you to switch channels with your DTH connection, various apps or even voice commands.
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Nokia 6 (2019) with dual rear cameras set to launch this month: Report
Most reports that mention Nokia these days talk about the upcoming Nokia 9 PureView smartphone that has been spotted online with five rear cameras. But this time, a report has surfaced online which talks about the Nokia 6 (2019) smartphone, which is also being dubbed as Nokia 6.2. It is being said that the device will be launched either in January end or the beginning of February. Considering that reports suggest that Nokia 9 will be launched around the same time, we wouldn’t be wrong in assuming that the two smartphones may get launched together at the same event.
The tipster who first spoke about Nokia 6 (2019) – Nokia_Leaks – also said that the smartphone will sport a 6.2-inch display that will come with a hole on the top left to house the selfie camera. It is the same technology that we saw in Samsung Galaxy A8s, in which case it was referred to as Infinity-O. Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 processor, Nokia 6 (2019) will reportedly come with either 4GB RAM or 6GB RAM. According to Nokia_Leaks, Nokia (2019) will feature a dual rear camera setup with 16MP lenses from Zeiss and will have support for OZO Audio. If these specifications are correct, then Nokia 6 (2019) will come a display that will be larger than Nokia 6 (2018)’s and will be powered by a more powerful processor too. It has also been reported that the device will first be launched in China and will make its way to international markets later. And as we mentioned earlier, the smartphone is expected to be launched in either late January or the beginning of February, most likely along with Nokia 9 PureView. However, it is so far just speculation that the two devices will be launched together. There is no confirmation about the same. Various reports have surfaced online speaking about the Nokia 9 smartphone. It is being said that the smartphone will come with a penta-lens camera setup and have sleek bezels on the front panel. Nokia 9’s launch is said to be ahead of Mobile World Congress which is scheduled to take place towards February end. Reports have also suggested that the smartphone would fall in the EUR 749 to EUR 799 price range. 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.Nokia 6.2 (6 2019): 6.2-inch display with camera hole-punch, Snapdragon 632, 4/6GB RAM, 16MP Dual-rear Zeiss Camera,OZO Audio, First market China. Coming Jan end/Feb 2019.
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CES 2019: Gigabyte Technology upgrades SSD lineup with AORUS RGB Series
Today, Gigabyte Technology, a manufacturer of motherboards and graphic cards has introduced its AORUS RGB SSD series. This series has been showcased at CES 2019 that will be loved by gamers too, and comes in two factor forms—AIC and M.2, which provides suitable selection of mainstream storage capacity options. The company claims that the SSD fulfils GIGABYTE standard for durability and reliability because of having undergone a lot of testing. This would ensure that users can experience a credible SSD performance.
The AORUS RGB M.2 SSD comes in two storage options—256GB and 512GB. It delivers sequential read speeds up to 3,480 MB/s and is built with anodized, aluminium heatsinks that leads to heat dissipation. This prevents heat to affect the storage performance. The AORUS Falcon logo provides extra texture to the M.2 SSD with its contour and digital LED lighting. This gives the motherboards a perfect combination of lighting and style. The storage capacity of the AORUS RB AIC SSD on the other hand, has storage variants of 512GB and 1TB.
The AORUS RGB AIC SSD which has been inspired by the Z390 motherboard series has a similar heat dissipation technology and integrates them into its heatsink design in order to provide a proven thermal solution. There is a 0.5cm thick dark grey aluminium matte heatsink and a cross cut heatsink installed in order to increase heat dissipation. Plus, a LAIRD Thermal Pad has also been placed in order to ensure that the SSD performs at its maximum level without bottlenecks from excessive heat.
In terms of aesthetics, there is a metallic silver, mirror AORUS falcon logo on it. The AIC SSD comes with CNC processed screw holes that looks tidier and more symmetrical, and its positioning is more precise for users. The heatsink of this motherboard has been treated with sandblasting on the surface and multi-step anodization along with laser engraving has been done for a stylish look. There is an RGB Fusion 2.0 App that can bring smooth and layered lighting effects to show off new styles of lighting on this SSD.
GIGABYTE claims that, similar to its other AORUS products, the RGB SSDs will meet the standard of users and gamers. This is because, as the company states, it has cleared test software and high temperature and voltage tests.
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Samsung Galaxy S10 to be launched on February 20
South Korean technology giant Samsung has finally confirmed that it will be unveiling its upcoming flagship smartphone – Galaxy S10 – at a special UNPACKED event in San Francisco on February 20. Samsung Galaxy S10 is the tenth-anniversary edition of the smartphone maker’s Galaxy S series, which basically has all the company’s flagship devices. Samsung‘s this year’s flagship lineup is expected to come with three variant – Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10 Lite and Galaxy S10+. Other than this, the company is said to showcase two 5G variants of the device along with its foldable phone.
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Samsung Galaxy S10 launch date and live-stream details
Samsung has confirmed that it will be launching its Galaxy S10 smartphone on February 20. Most people thought that the device will be showcased in Barcelona, where Mobile World Congress (MWC) is scheduled to take place at a similar time. However, the smartphone maker said that it will unveil its handset at an event in San Francisco. The launch of the smartphone will be live-streamed on www.samsung.com/galaxy, but we will have to wait till we get to know of the exact timing of the event.Samsung Galaxy S10 specifications
As we mentioned earlier, Samsung is expected to launch three variants of Galaxy S10. Samsung Galaxy S10 will come with the Infinity-O display that we saw earlier in Galaxy A8s. For those who are unaware, the smartphone with an Infinity-O display comes with a hole on the top left of its screen to house the selfie camera. Smartphone makers are resorting to Infinity-O displays coupled with thin bezels in order to provide users with a full-screen experience. Depending upon the market, Samsung will either be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor or Exynos 9820 SoC. Speaking of Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite, a report in Techtastic said that the device will come with only one selfie camera and a flat display, unlike the curved display that Samsung usually uses. In fact, Samsung Galaxy S10 will also come with a single selfie camera, but Galaxy S10+, Galaxy S10 5G and Galaxy S10 Bolt are said to sport dual selfie cameras, according to the report in Techtastic. The 5G variant of Samsung Galaxy S10 mobile will come with a 6.7-inch display and will reportedly feature a quadruple camera set up at the back, whereas Galaxy S10+ is said to come with three rear cameras and a 6.3-inch display. Samsung Galaxy S10 Bolt will also be launched by the company and it will come with a 6.7-inches curved display and four rear cameras. It will also have dual selfie cameras and come with 5G support. But then, reports suggest that the device will come with a ceramic back panel instead of a glass one. All the smartphone in the Samsung Galaxy S10 range will come with an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor, with Galaxy S10 Lite being the only exception. Galaxy S10 Lite will have an optical fingerprint sensor embedded on the side. The 5G variant of Samsung Galaxy S10 will house a 5,000mAh battery. It has also been said that Samsung will launch three variants of Galaxy S10 in February, followed by the 5G variants and its foldable phone later this year. 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.Samsung showcases the foldable phone to a select audience at CES 2019
The biggest technology show of the year – CES 2019 – saw a number of new innovations and exciting gadgets. While the focus was primarily on televisions and laptops for most companies, Samsung seized the opportunity to show its much-talked-about upcoming foldable phone to a select audience. The news about this surfaced online when the Korean Herald, a Korea-based publishing firm reported about the same.
Samsung’s foldable phone or Galaxy F smartphone will reportedly feature a 7.3-inch display and users will be able to fold it in three ways – one side, the opposite side and in the middle. As of now, the Samsung foldable phone is not ready to be shown to the global audience as, according to the company, there are still some structural changes in the upcoming smartphone that need to be made. However, the company is working on getting these solved and it plans to launch the device in the first half of 2019. But then, we should mention that Samsung only plans to launch 1 million units of its foldable phone, which is expected to be sold with a price tag in the GBP 1,500- GBP 2,000 range.
The South Korean technology giant has earlier said that the device can work like a tablet as well as a smartphone. So in case you find both of these useful, and you find the price tag affordable enough, you can definitely opt for Samsung’s upcoming foldable phone. Speaking about Samsung‘s foldable phone, a company executive said, “Because it’s equipped with the latest flexible display and battery technology, Samsung’s foldable phone is likely to be sold at 1.5 million won ($1,336) or more. Therefore, the company appears to have chosen men in their 40s with purchasing power as the prime customer base.”
The problem that is currently being faced by Samsung is the creasing of the device when it is folded. It is being said that the creases may lead to the smartphone getting broken. This is the reason Samsung is testing the device right now and wishes to take some more time before unveiling the smartphone to the global audience. Once these issues get fixed, the finalised version of Samsung’s foldable phone will be introduced to all. If you wish to know more about the upcoming device, you can read our story in which we have highlighted the little-known facts of Samsung’s foldable phone.
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Asus Zenfone 5Z available at a discount of Rs 8,000 on Flipkart
If you want to buy a smartphone that has a powerful performance but is available at an affordable price, this surely seems to be a good time. A few days back, Xiaomi slashed the price of its Mi A2 smartphone in order to stay ahead in the segment that it is currently leading. The company also reduced the price of the Redmi Note 5 series when it wanted to achieve a milestone that it achieved. And now, Taiwanese smartphone maker Asus is offering its Zenfone 5Z smartphone at a discounted price as a part of ‘Asus Days’ that is going on Flipkart.
Customers can avail a massive price cut of Rs 8,000 on Asus Zenfone 5Z smartphone if they purchase it from Flipkart between January 9 and January 11. So, today is the last day when you can avail this offer. The smartphone was launched in July last year as a direct competitor to OnePlus 6. The base model of Asus Zenfone 5Z (review) was priced at Rs 29,999 at the time of launch. while the product received positive reviews and people who bought the smartphone were happy with it, the price point was such that Asus Zenfone 5Z did not garner too much popularity in a segment that was already dominated by OnePlus. The launch of POCO F1, which offered the same processor at a lesser price, did not help much either.
It is worth noticing that the discount on Flipkart is only available on the 6GB RAM/128GB internal storage model and the 8GB RAM/256GB internal storage variant of Asus Zenfone 5Z mobile. This may be because the two models were even more costly and were priced at Rs 32,999 and Rs 36,999 respectively. Considering that the smartphone is powered by Snapdragon 845 chipset, which was the latest in the market at the time of the smartphone’s launch, we don’t consider this pricing to be too high. However, with Xiaomi’s POCO F1, customers were getting the same processor at an even lower price.
After the reduction in price, the 6GB RAM variant of Asus Zenfone 5Z will be available at Rs 24,999, while the 8GB RAM model will cost Rs 28,999. At less than Rs 30,000, it is a good deal to buy either of the two variants of the smartphone.
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[Video] Mobiistar X1 Notch Unboxing, First Impressions and Camera Shots
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Mobiistar is a Vietnamese smartphone brand and it has announced a new product today. This one is called the X1 Notch and it comes with a 13MP AI selfie camera. It has two RAM variants—2GB and 3GB which come with onboard storage of 16GB and 32GB respectively. While the earlier one comes at a price of Rs 8,499, the latter costs Rs 9,499. The screen size of the phone is 5.7-inches and this one is a HD+ display. It has a gradient shine body, 2.5D curved glass and dual tone colours. The smartphone houses a 3,020 mAh battery.
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