We always thought that Facebook Stories are not as popular as the feature is on other platforms. But we have to admit today, that there are people who use Facebook Stories. And we are not talking about the few people who still have not joined Instagram. The social media giant has said that more than 500 million people use Facebook Stories on its platform every day.
It is worth pointing out that this is the first time that Facebook has said that its Stories product has reached at a point in its native app and Messenger that it has started catching up to the feature’s popularity on Instagram. It is worth noticing that after various attempts of acquiring Snapchat, Facebook got inspired from the Stories feature on the photo-messaging app and got it to Instagram. The feature later also made its way to WhatsApp, Messenger and Instagram.
The Stories feature saw immense popularity on Instagram and WhatsApp. So much so, that the daily users of the feature on the two apps soon crossed those of Snapchat. But as we mentioned earlier, this is the first time that Facebook has shared numbers which indicate that Stories on its native app and Messenger are catching up.
The last time that social media giant made an announcement about its Stories feature in September last year, it had 300 million daily users. Speaking of Instagram Stories alone, it had hit a mark of 500 million daily users in January this year.
The latest numbers were revealed today by Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on a call with investors which happened right after the company’s first-quarter earnings report. The company also announced today that it has kept $3 billion apart to pay the Federal Trade Commission fine over its bad privacy and security track record.
However, even with the massive privacy fine included, Facebook has only continued to grow and earn a substantial amount of money. And it is also worth mentioning that Stories are increasingly becoming an important part of Facebook’s financial success.
The company’s COO also told listeners that around 3 million advertisers had made use of Stories across Facebook’s overall ecosystem. As of now, the social networking giant has not disclosed how much money it made via these ads, or on which platform a majority of them were placed.
Needless to say, with all these numbers, we have to admit that Stories are a big hit on Facebook’s platform. While everyone does not like to see Stories each time they open Facebook, it seems like there are 500 million people across the globe who do.
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Apple recently launched its next generation AirPods named AirPods 2. Although the new AirPods don’t come with a lot of new improvements over its predecessor but it is powered by a new chipset and is in need of a much needed upgrade. And now, the Cupertino-based technology giant will reportedly launch two new AirPods by the end of 2019.
According to a report by Digitimes, a TF International Securities Analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo has predicted that Apple will be coming out with two new models of its third generation of AirPods. Kuo has a good record with correct and accurate predictions of Apple products and he has revealed this news by obtaining a note from a client. According to Kuo, the Cupertino based firm will be looking at the end of 2019 or early 2020 for the release of its third generation of AirPods.
Among the two upcoming AirPods, one will be a proper upgrade to its predecessor – AirPods 2. And the other will come with a new design element unlike the AirPods 2 which holds similar design elements as the Airpods 1. It should also be noted that other than the chipset powering the AirPods 2, nothing much has been changed, so the AirPods offers only a slight improvement over the first generation of the Apple’s wireless earbuds.
According to the report, the third generation of upcoming AirPods will come with noise-canceling technology, but it is currently not clear if both the variants will have this feature or just one. And if it will be provided for one of them, it will most probably be the one with the updated design. But bringing a new ‘innovative’ feature to the AirPods will mean a considerable increase in its price range. The current generation (2nd) of AirPods costs $79 (approximately Rs 5,529) for the Wireless Charging Case alone, the AirPods with a Charging Case cost $159 (approximately Rs 11,129) and finally the AirPods with the Wireless Charging Case has a price tag of $199 (approximately Rs 13,929). It won’t be a surprise if the third generation of the AirPods goes up to $250 or above including the wireless charging case.
As mentioned earlier, the Apple AirPods second generation was released earlier this year and it came with a new chip which makes the pairing with iPhones and Macs easier. There was also a wireless charging case released with the AirPods, which was able to charge wirelessly using a wireless charging pad.
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Cupertino based technology giant Apple always manages to stay in the news. From the beginning of the year, we have seen multiple renders and reports about its upcoming iPhones, even though their launch time is months away. We have also got a glimpse of what may be the plan for Apple‘s foldable phone – iPhone Flex.
Reports have suggested how Apple plans the build of the upcoming iPhone Flex foldable handset to be like, what to expect from its display orientation, hinge design, the structural integrity and the internal dynamics of making glass fold. And now, tech graphic designer Concept Creator has made some renders that bring give us a clear picture of how all of this will look like once it is put together.
The images and video render that have been created by Concept Creator and shared by Forbes show Apple’s design aesthetic combined with the form factor that the company has been working on. It is worth pointing out that the publication calls this step as ‘crucial’ as the technology giant is known to leak misleading designs as structural patents so that viewers cannot guess what’s really up it really has up its sleeve.
With its iPhone Flex foldable phone, Apple is said to coming up with a completely new form factor that is being called as a ‘game-changer’. According to Forbes, it will be like an iPhone when folded and more like an iPad when unfolded. While this is something that we have been expecting, the report also added that Apple’s iPhone Flex would cost more than both combined. But then, after seeing the exorbitant pricing of Samsung Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X, we cannot really expect Apple to lag behind in this aspect.
It is worth pointing out that Apple also has an advantage that Samsung and Huawei didn’t. While the two companies had to work together with Android to come with a customized operating system for their foldable phones, Apple’s iOS can already switch between phone and tablet modes. Currently, Apple is adopting its ‘Wait and Conquer’ strategy with the foldable phone.
Image courtesy: Concept Creator
So it would wait to see how the market responds to foldable phones by other companies, and then make the strategy around its iPhone Flex based on that. Adopting this way gives Apple a chance to learn from others’ mistakes and also to understand what the customers expect from a particular gadget. Also, in case foldable phones don’t become a hit at all, the Cupertino based technology company would know while its product is in development, so it will be able to take steps accordingly.
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It seems as if Apple won’t be stopping anytime soon in bringing out new services with its branding on it. It was last month when we saw the Cupertino based technology giant launch more than five products and services. These included the Apple TV streaming service, Apple Music and Apple News among others. And now, expanding its online presence in the extremely competitive world of video streaming, Apple has launched its “Apple TV” channel. The Apple TV channel can be found on YouTube.
But it should be noted that the Apple TV YouTube channel is dedicated to the company’s TV application. The newly launched Apple TV YouTube channel will offer its viewers the trailers of upcoming shows, movies, behind the scenes commentary and interviews. Also, show clips along with videos highlighting Apple’s own original content can be found here. Earlier, we saw that Apple had been creating original content for its Apple TV video streaming platform. The new YouTube channel seems to be a way for the company to spread the word about features and programs being offered on its app. According to a report by MacStories, the YouTube channel will also show the trailer and the Carpool Karaoke previews. These are popular among the fans, as the report said.
But there is a piece of good news too – the channel might be free of advertisements. This should definitely make the experience much better for the viewers on the application.
Nevertheless, it seems strange that the company has launched the Apple TV’s YouTube channel for promotion at a time when the TV app doesn’t have much videos or content.
Coming to the behind-the-scenes clips and footage, interviews which the Apple TV’s YouTube channel has uploaded isn’t even on the Apple TV application. And most of the trailers on YouTube are unavailable in the TV app. Since the unreleased movies and shows do not show in the Apple TV’s content database list.
Even though Apple TV has been announced, the company will launch the redesigned Apple TV app in May 2019. It will be part of its tvOS 12.3 and iOS 12.3. Even though the TV app of Apple have exclusive content as well as some popular shows and films, it is yet to be seen what kind of content the YouTube channel of the application will publish.
E-commerce website Flipkart’s Super Value Week sale started earlier this week on April 23 and it will go on till April 30. During this time, a number of smartphones and devices will be available at discounted rates on the shopping website. So, if you have been planning to buy a new handset for yourself, now is the right time to do it.
During the sale, deals and discounts on various Honor smartphones will be available. Customers will also be able to get their Honor smartphones insured with the ‘Complete Mobile Protection’ offer for Rs 99. This plan covers screen damage, water damage, hardware and software defects along with other brand authorized repairs. In addition to this, customers would also have the option of exchanging their old smartphones and avail additional discount ranging from Rs 250 to Rs 1000 using the ‘Surprise Exchange Offer.’
As a part of the sale, you can get the 4GB RAM & 128GB storage variant of Honor 9N at Rs 11,999 along with the 4GB & 64GB storage model of dual selfie-camera phone, Honor 9 Lite at an offer price of Rs 9,999. Additionally, buyers can avail discount offers on Honor 10 Lite, Honor 7A, Honor 7S and Honor 9i devices.
Here’s a complete list of discounts on Honor smartphones that can be availed on Flipkart during the Super Value Week sale:
This smartphone can also be found on discount during Flipkart super value week sale.
3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage – MRP: Rs 13,999; Offer Price: Rs 8,499
4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – MRP: Rs 16,999; Offer Price: Rs 9,999
Another smartphone available at a discount during Flipkart Super Value sale is Honor 7S.
2 GB RAM + 16 GB storage – MRP: Rs 8,999; Offer Price: Rs 5,999
A few days ago, we saw the leaks of an upcoming device from Vivo – Vivo V17. And days later, the Vivo V17 has been made official as it is now listed on the official website of the company. The upcoming Vivo V17 comes in two colour variants and it will be powered by the Helio P35 SoC. Other than that, the main highlights of the Vivo V17 are its AI powered triple-rear camera along with 5,000mAh battery and 18W fast charging support.
Although the price of the Vivo V17 is currently not known but since it has been made official and is listed on the company’s website means that its launch is imminent. As mentioned above, it will come in two colour variants – Mineral Blue and Mystic Purple.
Vivo V17 specifications and design
Talking about the design of the device, the Vivo V17 sports a waterdrop style notched display with a slightly broad chin at the bottom. While the back of the device has a gradient and metallic finish and a vertically stacked triple rear camera setup. There is also a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner on the back panel Vivo V17. The right edge of the Vivo V17 holds the volume button along with the power button while the bottom of the device holds the 3.5mm audio jack, the microphone, the speaker grille, and the Micro-USB port.
Coming to the specifications of the device, the Vivo V17 sports a 6.35-inch (720 x 1544 pixels) HD+ LCD display with an aspect ratio of 19.3:9 and 89% screen-to-body ratio. It is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P35 CPU paired with 4GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The Vivo V17 runs Android 9 Pie skinned with Funtouch OS 9 and it reportedly packs a huge 5,000mAh battery with 18W dual-engine fast charging support. The device has dual-SIM card slot.
On the camera front, the Vivo V17 reportedly sports a triple-rear camera setup which comprises of a 13MP primary sensor with an f/2.2 aperture paired with an 8MP secondary sensor with an f/2.2 aperture along with a 2MP tertiary sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. For selfies and video calls, there is a 20MP camera with an f/2.0 aperture. The rear cameras come with features like PDAF, time-lapse, HDR, AI Face Beauty, and super wide-angle mode. And the front camera comes with features like gender detection, panorama, face beauty, live photo, HDR, portrait, AI face beauty, camera filters, and more.
Other features of the upcoming Vivo V17 includes dual band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, Micro-USB with OTG, GPS, FM radio, and more.
Japanese consumer electronics and video game company Nintendo will reportedly launch a more affordable version of its Switch gaming console in June 2019. This is completely in line with previous rumours that have also suggested that the company is working a budget variant of its portable gaming console.
The report which claimed that Nintendo Switch will be launched in June first surfaced on Bloomberg. But then, it is not clear as of now what changes the company will be adding to its portable console. However, it has also been speculated that the new Switch will come with a smaller display or remove the dock capability completely for a device that can work with smartphones.
Till now Nintendo has not released the official numbers for the last fiscal year, Bloomberg has said that according to analysts the company has shipped 17.5 million Switch consoles. The number would beat Nintendo’s revised estimate that said that the company will be shipping 17 million units. However, it is still short of the original 20 million consoles goal.
A more affordable model of the Switch will help in enhancing the sales of the company. We should mention that Nintendo has also used this strategy in the past with its 2DS, and it did work back then for the company as it opened up the console’s vast library of games to customers and they had to pay less for it.
In addition to this, the report also says that the existing Switch will be getting a “modest upgrade” later this year. As we mentioned earlier, this is in line with the that appeared in The Wall Street Journal last month and said that the company will be launching a new model of Switch with “enhanced features targeted at avid video gamers.”
Coming back to Bloomberg’s report, it also said that “a more powerful version” of the Switch gaming console is not something that the company is working on at this time. So, whatever the company will launch in the next few months, it is not wise to expect a drastic upgrade in the performance.
It has also been reported by Emily Rogers on ResetEra that Nintendo may have plans of launching as many as 12 games for its Switch gaming console this year. Among these, three games are set to be launched as eShop-only titles, one as Nintendo Labo kit and two as Wii U ports. The remaining six games that Nintendo plans to launch this year are big retail games.
The interim ban that was placed on Chinese video-sharing app TikTok has been lifted by the Madras High Court, however, certain conditions have to be complied with by the company for this. The popular video sharing app claims to have more than 54 million active users in the country.
The case against TikTok was filed by advocate Muthukumar and the court has now decided to lift the ban on the app provided pornographic content will not be uploaded on its platform. In case TikTok fails to comply with this, proceedings would begin again.
We should mention that on April 3, the court had directed the central government to ban the download the TikTok app in India because of concerns related to ‘pornographic’ content. It is also worth adding that when TikTok approached the Supreme Court of India, it refused to stay the interim order on the grounds that it was temporary and still being heard at the Madras High Court. After the government passed the order, TikTok was taken off from Google Play Store as well as Apple’s App Store on April 18.
It is also worth noticing that the Madurai bench of the Madras High Court, which is currently hearing a petition that says that TikTok “degrades culture and encourages pornography” had earlier said that children who were using TikTok were vulnerable to be exposed to sexual predators via the platform. The inappropriate content on TikTok is a dangerous aspect of the app, according to the High Court.
TikTok’s parent company ByteDance challenged the High Court order with a petition to the Supreme Court that said that the interim order was passed without hearing them and that restriction like these would pose a threat to free speech.
The company also said that users on TikTok only flagged a tiny portion of the videos on the platform, and according to it, this goes to show that a “very minuscule” portion of its content can be considered objectionable.
According to ByteDance, it has suffered a financial loss of up to $500,000 (approximately Rs 3.5 crores) a day and because of the ban, more than 250 jobs are at risk. The company has also added that the ban would harm its reputation and goodwill among advertisers and investors.
TikTok lets users create short videos with special effects and then share them with everyone. In February 2019, TikTok reached the one billion download mark.
Speaking about the ban being lifted, TikTok said in a statement, “We are glad about this decision and we believe it is also greatly welcomed by our thriving community in India, who use TikTok as a platform to showcase their creativity. We are grateful for the opportunity to continue serving our users better. While we’re pleased that our efforts to fight against misuse of the platform has been recognized, the work is never “done” on our end. We are committed to continuously enhancing our safety features as a testament to our ongoing commitment to our users in India.”
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Xiaomi today launched its selfie-centric smartphone Redmi Y3 at an event in New Delhi. The handset is touted to come with a 32MP Super Selfie camera that can click shake-free selfies and has support for Electronic Image Stabilization. The camera can also record Full HD videos and take Group Selfies. Other key highlights of the new Y3 smartphone are its 4,000mAh battery, its AI backed dual rear camera setup and its Aura Prism design.
The starting price of the newly launched smartphone is Rs 9,999. It is worth mentioning that another recently launched smartphone from Xiaomi – Redmi Note 7 – also holds the same starting price tag. However, the set of specifications of the two handsets are different in some aspects.
The Chinese smartphone brand currently holds the top position in the budget segment of the Indian smartphone market. In fact, most of the handsets by Xiaomi are priced in this segment. So, it is not very surprising to see the company launch two different devices of the same price in such a short time span.
It can be safely assumed that Xiaomi is catering to two different sets of target audiences with both the smartphones as one comes with a better selfie camera and the other packs a more powerful processor.
Here, we have listed down all the specifications of Redmi Y3 and Redmi Note 7 so that you can compare the two smartphones and decide which among the two Xiaomi handsets would make a good buy for you. Check out our comparison of the two smartphones here:
After Intel’s announcement of the launch of 9th Generation Core CPU, many laptop manufacturers are coming up with new laptops powered by the newly launched chipsets. In that race, MSI debuts with the launch of world’s first gaming laptop powered by the 9th Generation Intel Core i9 CPUs paired with the NVIDIA GTX-16 series GPUs.
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MSI new laptops price and availability
The starting price of the new gaming laptops from MSI is Rs 77,990 while the highest model of the range costs Rs 3,99,990. The newly launched MSI gaming laptops are available on e-commerce platforms such as Flipkart and Amazon along with MSI exclusive stores in New Delhi, Pune, Kolkata and Bangalore. The newly launched MSI gaming laptops are already available as they started selling from April 23 onwards.
Speaking on the launch, Chang-Ching Lin, Regional Marketing Manager said, “We are excited to announce that MSI is the first brand to debut the 9th Gen. Intel® Core™ i9 Processors in the gaming series. Furthermore, the GTX 16 series graphics cards will provide a more affordable graphics solution for gamers while still attaining a high level of performance. With these new additions to our product portfolio, we not only aim at offering gamers the best experience but also want to make gaming more inclusive. India is a key focus market for MSI and we will continue to bring in our latest line of products in the country in line with the global launches.”
MSI GT Titan, MSI GS Stealth and other gaming laptops specifications and features
The newly launched MSI laptops are a part of a fully upgradable gaming line-up which includes the MSI GT-series, MSI GS-series, MSI GE-series, MSI GP-series, MSI GL-series and MSI GF-series. The new laptops come powered by the 9th Generation Intel Core CPUs which are 45% faster than the previous models. But the new laptops are not only good for gaming as they can handle heavy audio composition, video editing and multitasking with ease. They also equip the NVIDIA GTX-16 series GPUs which offer 50% more performance increase.
The new MSI GT Titan comes with 9th Generation Intel Core i9 overclockable CPU paired with the ‘most powerful GPU’. It also comes with the Cooler Boost Titan, dual fans and 11 pipes which reduces the temperature of the laptop during intense gaming. The Titan MSI GT Titan comes with 4K Ultra HD display panel and offers an immersive gameplay.
The MSI GS Stealth, on the other hand, comes in multiple variants, from NVIDIA RTX 2080 with the Max-Q design to the NVIDIA GTX-16 series. The MSI GS65 comes with a 240Hz display panel to maximize the gaming experience without frame drops.
The MSI GE-series is known for its aesthetics and design and in the updated version, the GE-series is getting a 17.3-inch and a 15.6-inch display with 144Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the Intel 9th Gen Core i7 CPUs paired with NVIDIA GPUs. Also, the MSI GE75 is the first model from MSI with Wi-Fi 6 capability which gives it a faster network and speed.
Moreover, the MSI GP-series comes with a brand-new cosmological warship style design and misty grey color. The MSI GP75 comes with Leopard sports a per-key RGB keyboard by SteelSeries. It too has gotten a new Intel 9th Generation CPU paired with the updated NVIDIA GPU.
Furthermore, the MSI GL-series has multiple variants with RTX series NVIDIA GPU to GTX-16 series GPU. According to the company, the GL-series gaming laptops is good and mainstream for the gamers and it can handle most of the AAA title games with ease. It also has the RGB backlit keyboard like many other MSI laptops.
Finally, the MSI GF-series is known for its unique built and light weight. Even though it is light in weight it offers the latest Intel 9th Gen CPU and NVIDIA updated GPU. According to the company, the MSI GF75 and the MSI GF63 is lighter and more powerful than its predecessor.
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Nokia 9 PureView was launched by the HMD Global at the MWC 2019 in Barcelona and the handset made heads turn with the penta-camera setup on its back panel. The Nokia 9 PureView is the flagship device from the company and although it is powered by an older Snapdragon 845 SoC, it still considered to be one among the best smartphones that have been launched in 2019. But now, reports have surfaced online that claim that the Nokia 9 PureView is having security issues with its in-display fingerprint scanner.
Some users reported that the in-display fingerprint scanner of the Nokia 9 PureView is accepting unregistered fingerprints to unlock the device. The fingerprint scanner of the Nokia 9 PureView is also letting chewing gum and random objects unlock the smartphone. On this note, HMD Global confirmed that it is investigating the malfunction further to see if the reports are true or not, and if it is true then what is the cause behind it and how can they fix it. Currently, it is not known whether the malfunction is related to hardware or software.
A Twitter user with the name DecodedPixel shared a video on his handle where his Nokia 9 PureView is being unlocked with a pack of chewing gum. He also said that, he was able to unlock his device using someone else’s fingerprints. He was even able to unlock the device using a coin and leather gloves as well. Other Twitter and Reddit users confirmed that they were also able to unlock their Nokia 9 PureView using unregistered fingerprints or objects.
Here is my Nokia 9 Fingerprint sensor issue, phone can be unlocked using a chewing gum packet or someone else's finger. Even unlocked with a coin or leather gloves. Please do help me get my Nokia 9 sorted. pic.twitter.com/Thce3nB2fr
On this matter, the Global Chief Officer of HMD Global Juho Sarvikas responded to the user saying that the matter was being investigated. He also said that his team in the UK will reach out to the user if they were able to recreate and reproduce the issue on their own unit. Sarvikas also said that he would take the user’s phone to investigate the malfunction further and find a solution.
Although not much is known about the issue, but if it’s a software issue that the HMD Global should be able to fix it with an update. But if it’s a hardware issue then the company might face some problems.
It should be noted that, the Samsung Galaxy S10 had also faced similar less-secure face unlock feature, but it turned out to be a turned-on option in Settings menu of the device. the problem in the Galaxy S10 was fixed by turning the Settings off.
Xiaomi has finally launched its much-awaited Redmi 7 handset in India alongside the selfie-centric Redmi Y3. Before today, there was no official word about the launch of the Redmi 7 from Xiaomi. Instead, only some leaks and speculations had surfaced online, so today’s launch comes as a surprise. The Redmi 7 was already launched in China first so we already knew the specifications of the smartphone. The difference was in the RAM/storage variants that were launched in India, and of course, we did not know about the pricing. Besides this, the colour names of the Indian variants of the Redmi 7 are different despite the fact that the colours are the same as their Chinese counterparts.
On the other hand, we have the Realme C2 which has already been announced but will go on sale in the Indian market sometime later. We are comparing the Redmi 7 with the Realme C2 as both of them hold similar specifications and features. Read on to know which among the two is the handset for you:
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Display
Redmi 7: 6.26-inch HD+ (720 x 1520 pixels) display with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection
Realme C2: 6.1-inch HD+ waterdrop notched display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Protection
Redmi 7: Android 9 Pie skinned with MIUI 10
Realme C2: Android 9 Pie skinned with ColorOS 6.0
Starting Price
Redmi 7: Rs 7,999 for the 2GB RAM/ 32GB storage variant and Rs 8,999 for the 3GB RAM/ 32GB storage
Realme C2: Rs 5,999 for the 2GB RAM/16GB storage variant and Rs 7,999 for the 3GB RAM/32GB storage variant
We see that the Realme C2 offers similar performance as the Redmi 7 with the main differences being the front camera, the CPU and the price. The starting price of the Realme C2 is Rs 2,000 cheaper than the Redmi 7 and Rs 1,000 cheaper than the 3GB RAM variant. And keeping the CPU aside, the Realme C2 beats the Redmi 7 in most aspects. But if you want the Snapdragon CPU and are not afraid to spend Rs 2,000 more then you can go for the Redmi 7 smartphone.
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OnePlus is all set to launch its next flagship smartphone – OnePlus 7 – on May 14 next month. A lot has been said about the upcoming smartphone already and as we move closer to the launch, more and more reports about it are surfacing online.
Here, we have compiled a list of ten things that you must know about the upcoming smartphone from OnePlus:
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Two smartphones instead of one
Image courtesy: The Verge
If you are a OnePlus fan, we have some good news for you. This time, the Chinese smartphone brand will be launching two smartphones instead of one. It has been confirmed by CEO Pete Lau that OnePlus will be launching OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro devices. The handsets will be launching globally next month and we should mention that this is the first time that OnePlus is launching more than one smartphone at a launch event.
The first OnePlus smartphone with a QHD+ display
Image courtesy: Sudhanshu Ambhore/ Twitter
In his recent media interview, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau also said that the company has “invested significantly” to develop the display of its upcoming handset. He also added that the technology is said to be 3X the price of what’s the one that has been used in other flagship displays. We should mention that this is in line with the leak that said that OnePlus 7 will be the first smartphone by the Chinese brand to come with a 90Hz QHD+ display. The leak also said that OnePlus 7 Pro will sport a 6.7-inch display that will have an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. Other devices from the company till now have featured Full HD displays.
Will be powered by the most powerful processor in the world
This isn’t speculation. OnePlus had already confirmed that its next flagship smartphone will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 SoC. It is worth noticing that currently, this is the most powerful processor in the world, so the performance of the upcoming handsets is expected to be very good. We should also add that OnePlus has used chipsets from Qualcomm since they launched their first ever device.
The Pro variant will sport a 48MP primary camera
Image courtesy: Pricebaba, @Onleaks
OnePlus 7 Pro smartphone has also been tipped to come with triple rear camera setup and would have a 48MP primary sensor with an f/1.6 aperture and OIS as well as EIS. Besides this, there will also be an 8MP telephoto sensor with 3X zoom capability and a 16MP wide-angle sensor. OnePlus 7, on the other hand, will come with 48MP and 5MP dual rear cameras.
The smartphone will have a pop-up selfie camera
Image courtesy: Pricebaba, @Onleaks
It seems like OnePlus has decided to a number of things for the first time with OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro. OnePlus 7 Pro is said to be the first ever smartphone from the company that will come with a pop-up selfie camera. On the other hand, OnePlus 7 will have waterdrop notch on its display to house the front-facing sensor. We should mention that till now, elevating selfie cameras have only been seen in handsets from Oppo and Vivo.
OnePlus 7 Pro to also house a massive battery
OnePlus 7 Pro will reportedly house a massive 4,000mAh battery. This is again the first time that a handset from the company will be seen packing battery with that much capacity. Till now, the OnePlus smartphone that has the maximum battery capacity is OnePlus 6T, that houses a 3,700mAh battery. OnePlus 7 is also said to house the battery of the same size as OnePlus 6T.
It will also have an in-display fingerprint scanner
We know, you must be thinking that there’s nothing new about a OnePlus smartphone coming with an in-display fingerprint sensor, as the company did roll the feature out to OnePlus 6T. However, there will be a small difference this time. OnePlus 7 Pro is said to come with an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, instead of the optical one that we saw on OnePlus 6T. We should mention that ultrasonic fingerprint sensors are more accurate than optical ones. Samsung Galaxy S10 also comes with an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner.
A 5G variant is expected too
A 5G variant of OnePlus 7 Pro is also expected to be launched by the company. This model will come with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 processor clubbed with Snapdragon X50 modem, that enables 5G connectivity on it. However, till the company announces this, we would suggest that you take this piece of information with a bucket of salt.
This time the focus is not just on speed
OnePlus is known to focus on speed and powerful performance with its flagship smartphones. However, this time, the company is not only focussing on speed. CEO Pete Lau had posted a video on his Twitter profile that said ‘Fast and Smooth.‘ While it’s nothing new for OnePlus to talk about speed, it is the first time that the company will also be focussing on the smooth performance of the device. We should also mention that this can point towards the 5G capabilities of one of the smartphones.
Will be launched in the US, Europe and India simultaneously
For the first time ever, OnePlus will be launching its flagship smartphones simultaneously in three regions – the United States, Europe and India. The two smartphones will be launched on May 14, and in India, the launch event is scheduled to begin at 8.15 pm IST in Bengaluru.
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Marvel is finally concluding its 11 years of the cinematic universe with the release of the Avengers Endgame on April 26. Needless to say, the Marvel fans across the globe are waiting for the movie to be released. Amid this, Chinese smartphone brand Oppo is partnering with Marvel Studios to bring the Oppo F11 Pro Marvel’s Avengers Limited Edition in India.
The device will be launched on April 26, which coincides with the release of the movie in the country. The Oppo F11 Pro Marvel’s Avengers Limited Edition comes with some changes over its vanilla counterpart. For instance, the rear panel of the smartphone comes with a changed pattern. The retail package of the Oppo F11 Pro Marvel’s Avengers Limited Edition will also come with many Avengers-themed accessories.
F11 Pro box contents
The main difference between the Oppo F11 Pro Marvel’s Avengers Limited Edition and its vanilla variant is that the new model comes with a different design and increased storage. The Oppo F11 Pro Marvel’s Avengers Limited Edition offers an Avengers styled back panel and houses 128GB of internal storage. The device will sport a glossy blue finish with a gradient design. The back panel of the Oppo F11 Pro Marvel’s Avengers Limited Edition will have beehive-like symmetrical hexagonal patterns with a large Avengers logo on the back in bold red colour. The power button of the device is also painted red to match with the other design aspects of the Oppo F11 Pro Marvel’s Avengers Limited Edition. Other than the back design and internal storage of the device rest of the specifications are the same as the regular variant of Oppo F11 Pro.
Talking about the additional accessories, the Oppo F11 Pro Marvel’s Avengers Limited Edition will come with a Blue-coloured Captain America inspired protective case. The back case will also have the Cap’s Shield logo which can also turn into a smartphone stand holder. Inside the retail box of the Oppo F11 Pro Marvel’s Avengers Limited Edition, there will also be a stamped collector’s badge along with a ‘Collection Certificate’ with golden stickers of some of the major characters of Avengers like Hulk, Iron Man, Captain America, Hawkeye, Thor etc.
Coming to the availability of the Oppo F11 Pro Marvel’s Avengers Limited Edition, it will be an Amazon exclusive device and it is already listed on the platform. Amazon has also provided a ‘Notify Me’ button on the microsite of the Oppo F11 Pro Marvel’s Avengers Limited Edition. Interested customers can press the button to get alerts about the availability of the device in India. But as of now, the company hasn’t revealed the pricing of the Oppo F11 Pro Marvel’s Avengers Limited Edition so it is still a mystery. But considering the fact that the 6GB RAM and 64GB storage variant of the Oppo F11 Pro sells for Rs 24,990 on Amazon, the price of the Oppo F11 Pro Marvel’s Avengers Limited Edition is expected to be priced around Rs 30,000.
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Just after a month of its launch, Vivo V15 has received a price cut of Rs 2,000 in India. With this discount, the smartphone can now be purchased at Rs 21,990. Other than the price cut, Vivo V15 has also received new offers including an exchange discount, a cashback of 5% on SBI and HDFC cards and other offers. The Vivo V15 packs a triple-rear camera setup, a pop-up selfie camera and is the watered-down version of the Vivo V15 Pro.
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Vivo V15 Price (revised)
When Vivo V15 got launched in India, it had a price of Rs 23,990 for the lone 6GB RAM and 64GB internal storage variant. But now, the price of the device has been revised and it is currently being sold for Rs 21,990. The Vivo V15 comes in three colour options – Frozen Black, Glamour Red, and Royal Blue.
You can get the Vivo V15 at a reduced price from the Vivo India e-store, Amazon India, Flipkart, Paytm Mall, and Tata CLiQ. The retail outlets are also expected to sell the Vivo V15 at the new price.
Offers announced alongside include an exchange discount and a 5 percent cashback on SBI and HDFC cards. Vivo V15 comes with other offers like no-cost EMI and benefits worth Rs 10,000 from Reliance Jio which includes up to 3.3TB of data and the Jio Vivo Cricket Offer. The Vivo V15 is also receiving bank offers such as 5% cashback on SBI credit and debit cards.
Vivo V15 specifications and features
The Vivo V15 sports a 6.53-inch Full-HD+ (1080 x 2340 pixels) InCell FullView Display with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 along with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection on top. Vivo V15 is powered by the octa-core MediaTek Helio P70 SoC paired with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. The device runs Android 9 Pie skinned with Funtouch OS 9 and packs a 4,000mAh battery. It also supports microSD card of up to 256GB and comes with a gradient back panel with a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.
On the camera front, the Vivo V15 comes with a triple-rear camera which comprises of a 12MP dual-pixel primary sensor with an f/1.78 aperture paired with an 8MP sensor with an f/2.2 aperture along with a 5MP sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. For selfies and video calls, there is a pop-up selfie camera which houses the 32MP sensor and an f/2.0 aperture.
Other features of the Vivo V15 includes VoLTE, Bluetooth v5.0, Micro-USB (with OTG), GPS/ A-GPS, and 3.5mm headphone jack.
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Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi has today launched its Redmi Y3 smartphone in India. The key highlight of the newly launched smartphone is its 32MP Super Selfie camera, much like other handsets from Xiaomi’s Redmi Y range.
The Redmi Y3 smartphone is priced in the budget segment of the Indian smartphone market and its other key highlights include a massive 4,000mAh battery, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 632 processor and a dual rear camera setup.
If we take its price and specifications into consideration, the newly launched Redmi Y3 smartphone competes directly with the likes of Samsung Galaxy M30 (review) and Realme U1 handsets.
It is worth noticing that both of these smartphones are also priced in the budget segment. While Samsung Galaxy M30 is touted to be an all-rounder, Realme U1 – like Redmi Y3 – focusses on selfies.
If you have been planning to buy a smartphone in the budget segment that has a good camera and powerful specifications, it is easy to be confused among these three. Hence, we have compared all the specifications of Redmi Y3 with Samsung Galaxy M30 and Realme U1. Read our comparison of the three and tell us in the comments below which one do you think is the best:
Redmi Y3: Android 9.0 Pie skinned with MIUI 10
Samsung Galaxy M30: Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with Samsung Experience 9.5
Realme U1: Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with Color OS 5.2
Yesterday, the world of technology saw two very important launches. While NVIDIA launched its new GTX-16 series GPU, which is claimed to be coming in more than 80 laptops, Intel announced its new 9th Generation Core CPUs.
Just a day later, Asus and Lenovo became the first companies to announce new gaming laptops powered by Intel 9th Gen Core CPU paired with GTX-16 series GPU by NVIDIA. Intel’s new 9th Gen Core CPUs is being offered in the mid-range to ultra-premium laptops while NVIDIA’s GTX-16 series GPU is aimed more at the gamers. Unlike the NVIDIA RTX series, the GTX series doesn’t offer the ray tracing effects.
The new laptops having these new components have been announced globally. Here’s a look at their pricing details and specifications:
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Lenovo new laptops price and availability
The Lenovo IdeaPad L340 Gaming laptop is available at a starting price of $869.99 (approximately Rs 60,405) while the base variant of Lenovo Legion costs $1,609.99 (approximately Rs 1,11,780). The starting price of Lenovo Legion Y540 is $929.99 (approximately Rs 64,570) and the Lenovo Legion Y7000p is available at a starting price of $979.99 (approximately Rs 68,040).
All the abovementioned Lenovo laptops will be made available in the USA from May or June onwards. As of now, the company hasn’t said anything about the launch of these laptops in other regions.
Lenovo Legion Y740, Lenovo Legion Y540 and others’ specifications
Lenovo has updated five of its Legion gaming laptops and it has also added two new laptops to the range. There is also an inclusion of an affordable model of the Lenovo IdeaPad series. The new laptops include the Lenovo Legion Y740 with its 17-inch and 15-inch models. The laptop is powered by the 9th Gen Intel Core i7 processor paired with GeForce GTX 1660 Ti. It also includes the GeForce RTX GPU, 144Hz display with NVIDIA G-Sync and 32GB of RAM. There is also an option of including the RGB LED backlit keyboard designed by Corsair and a Dolby Atmos speaker system.
The Lenovo Legion Y540 is built for gaming and productivity and it also offers up to 6-hours of battery life. There is a white backlit keyboard including two cooling fans. It is powered by a 9th Gen Intel Core i7 CPU paired with a new Nvidia GPU. Customers can also opt for a higher GeForce RTX 2060 GPU.
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Coming to the Lenovo IdeaPad L340 Gaming laptop, it comes with 15-inch and 17-inch screen variants. The device is powered by a 9th Gen Intel Core i7 CPU paired with an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 GPU. There is also an option to go for Intel Optane Memory and it comes with blue backlit keyboard and Dolby Audio.
The other is the Lenovo Legion Y7000, a 15-inch gaming laptop with the red ‘Y’ lighting and full sized red backlit keyboard. It is powered by the 9th Gen Intel Core i7 mobile processor paired with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 GPU. But there is an option to go for the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti or 1650 GPUs. It comes with thin bezels and a Full HD display with 144Hz refresh rate, 300 nits of brightness, and an IPS anti-glare screen.
Asus new laptops price and availability
Asus has only revealed the pricing of a few of its laptops. Asus Zephyrus G GA502 comes with a price tag of $1,200 (approximately Rs 83,315) and it will be made available only in select countries June onwards.
The Asus ROG Strix models will go on sale from June onwards and it is expected to launch in India by July. Other than that, the prices and the availability details of the other laptops is currently unknown.
Asus Zephyrus S GX502, Asus ROG Strix Scar III, Hero III, and others’ specifications
Asus ROG Mothership, which is an all-in-one PC, is being rolled out with the highest Intel Core i9-9980HK processor paired with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 GPU. It sports a 17.3-inch 4K screen and is a behemoth of a machine. It initially made its debut at the CES 2019.
Asus Zephyrus S GX502, on the other hand, comes with a new 15-inch display and is powered by the Intel Core i7-9750H CPU paired with GeForce GTX 1660Ti or GeForce RTX 2070 GPU. The laptop has a 240Hz screen with Pantone calibration
Asus Zephyrus M GU502 sports a 15-inch display and it comes with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 GPU. There is also a lower variant, Zephyrus G GA502 that comes with AMD’s Ryzen 7 3750H CPU paired with GeForce GTX 1660 Ti GPU and a 120Hz screen.
The new Asus ROG Strix Scar III and Hero III models are focused more towards esports enthusiasts. Both the laptops come with a removable NFC module called the Keystone, which lets the gamers move their game profiles from one compatible laptop to another. The Keystone also comes with features such as unlocking a hidden storage area on the laptop. Both the new laptop models come in 15-inch and 17-inch display variants and both of them are powered by either a 9th Gen Core i7 or Core i9 CPU paired with NVIDIA GeForce GTX or older GeForce RTX GPUs. Other features of the devices include 144Hz or 240Hz screens and RGB LED strips running around their bases along with an RGB LED keyboards.
Coming to Asus ROG Strix G model, it is available in 15-inch and 17-inch display variants. Although it lacks the RGB LEDs and the Keystone feature, it offers up to a 9th Gen Core i7 CPU and GeForce GTX 1660 Ti GPU. Some other models have also been refreshed such as the Asus TUF Gaming FX505 and FX705 models with Ryzen 5 and Ryzen 7 3000-series CPUs paired with GeForce GTX 1660 Ti GPU.
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Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi today launched its Redmi 7 smartphone in India along with the much-awaited Redmi Y3. While Redmi Y3 was expected to be unveiled in the country today, Redmi 7’s launch comes in as a surprise.
But, since the handset had already launched in China last month, there was nothing we didn’t know about it apart from its price in India. The Redmi 7 is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 632 SoC paired with up to 3GB of RAM and it houses a 4,000mAh battery. Here’s a look at all the details about the newly launched Redmi smartphone in India:
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Redmi 7 price and availability
The Redmi 7’s 2GB RAM/32GB storage variant is priced at Rs 7,999 while its 3GB RAM/32GB storage model costs Rs 8,999.
The Redmi 7 smartphone comes in three colours options – Comet Blue, Lunar Red and Eclipse Black – and all of them comes with gradient back panels. The handset’s body has an Aura Smoke design.
The Redmi 7 will be available for purchase from April 29, 12pm (noon) onwards and it will be available on Mi.com, Mi Home Stores and Amazon India.
Redmi 7 specifications and features
Redmi 7 smartphone sports a 6.26-inch HD+ display and it comes with an aspect ratio of 19:9 and a water-drop notch display. Its display is protected by the Gorilla Glass 5 and has a colour gamut of 84% NTSC. As mentioned before, it is powered by the Snapdragon 632 SoC paired with up to 3GB of RAM. The device packs 32GB of internal storage and comes with support of microSD cards of up to 512GB.
Redmi 7 runs Android 9 Pie skinned with MIUI 10 and it packs a 4,000mAh which, according to the company, can last up to 2 days and offer 17 days of standby time. But the battery doesn’t come with fast charging support. It comes with dual-SIM card slot with a dedicated microSD card slot.
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On the camera front, the Redmi 7 holds a dual-rear camera setup which comprises of a 12MP primary sensor with an f/2.2 aperture clubbed with a 2MP secondary depth of field camera. On the front, there is an 8MP AI selfie camera with no front flash. Both the rear and the front camera of the Redmi 7 comes with AI support. The rear camera comes with depth of field, scene detection of up to 33 scenes, Full HD video recording at 60fps. There is also a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner at the top of Redmi 7.
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After weeks of sharing teasers of its upcoming smartphone, Chinese technology brand Xiaomi‘s sub-brand Redmi has finally taken wraps off its Redmi Y3. Much like predecessors from the Redmi Y range, Redmi Y3 smartphone focusses on selfies and comes with a 32MP Super Selfie camera.
Other key highlights of the handset are its 4,000mAh battery, MIUI 10 based on Android 9.0 Pie and Snapdragon 632 SoC. Here’s a look at the pricing details and specifications of the Redmi Y3 smartphone that you should know about:
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Redmi Y3 price in India
The newly launched Redmi Y3 smartphone is available in two storage options in India – one with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage and the other with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. While the former is priced at Rs 9,999, the latter costs Rs 11,999.
Both the variants of Redmi Y3 smartphone will be available for purchase on Mi.com, Mi Home and Amazon India’s website. The first sale of the smartphone is on April 30, 2019, and it will begin at 12 pm (noon) IST. As a part of launch offers, Redmi has partnered with Airtel India to offer 1120GB of free 4G data benefits and unlimited calling.
Redmi Y3 specifications
The key highlight of the Redmi Y3 smartphone is its 32MP Super Selfie camera, and the company claims that this is the highest resolution front-facing snapper in the entire industry. The selfie camera of the handset is touted to come with an AI-backed beauty mode. The company has also introduced Electronic Image Stabilization for videos taken by the front camera. The selfie camera also supports Full-HD selfie video recording, Shake-free selfie and Group selfie.
Coming to the dual rear cameras of the handset, Redmi Y3 comes with a 12MP primary sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. The rear camera of the smartphone comes with AI scene detection and with this, Redmi Y3 can recognise 33 categories. The rear camera of the smartphone also supports Full HD video recording at 60fps and Electronic Image Stabilization. The camera is also integrated with Google Lens.
The smartphone comes features a 6.26-inch Dot Notch display that comes with an aspect ratio of 19:9 and has a contrast ratio of 1500:1. The display of the handset also has a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 5 that keeps it protected. Redmi Y3’s body comes with an Aura Prism Design.
Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 632 processor, Redmi Y3 comes with up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The smartphone can also hold a microSD card of up to 512GB. Redmi Y3 smartphone houses a 4,000mAh battery, has a fingerprint sensor on the back panel and supports the face unlock feature. The handset runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with MIUI 10 and comes with P2i protection, which basically means that it is splash-proof.
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The Vivo V15 is the younger sibling of the Vivo V15 Pro (review), and the two smartphones have a number of things in common. Much like its elder sibling, the V15 smartphone (review) also has a pop-up selfie camera and triple rear camera setup.
It is powered by the Meditek Helio P70 CPU and comes with a beautiful gradient back panel. The price of this smartphone has been kept at Rs 23,990.
We spent a few days with the newly launched handset to know if it is a worthy buy or not. Watch our review video of Vivo V15 to know if it is the right smartphone for you:
Flipkart’s second Super Value Week for 2019 has started this week and a number of smartphones are available at discounted prices on the e-commerce platform. The Flipkart Super Value Week started from April 23 and will go on till April 29. In this week long sale, Flipkart is offering additional exchange discounts of up to Rs 1,000 to the customers along with complete mobile protection plan for Rs 99. The Complete Mobile Protection plan (CMP) offered by Flipkart covers water damage, screen damage, hardware or software defects, brand authorised repairs and convenient pick-ups and drops.
The e-commerce website is offering discounts on smartphones like the Redmi Note 6 Pro, Redmi Note 7, Realme 2 Pro and more. Other than that, Flipkart is also offering an additional exchange discount on the purchase of OnePlus 5, Samsung Galaxy J2, Redmi 3S Prime, Moto G5 and more.
During the Flipkart Super Value Week, the Redmi Note 6 Pro with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage can be picked up at Rs 11,999. While the Honor 9N with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage is selling at Rs 9,999, down from its original price of Rs 13,999. The 3GB RAM and 32GB storage variant of the smartphone, on the other hand, is being sold at Rs 8,999 instead of Rs 11,999. You can also buy the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 at Rs 36,990 during the Flipkart Super Value Week while the Galaxy S8 is selling for Rs 30,990.
Coming to Flipkart’s Complete Mobile Protection plan, it is being offered at Rs 99 and it covers everything mentioned above. Furthermore, the company itself will offer free pick-ups and drops. Flipkart has also guaranteed that the smartphones will be repaired within 10 days in case of damaged devices. But it should be noted that the CMP plan will last only for 1 year and it is listed with most phones on Flipkart. To avail this service, the user would need to tick the CMP option before adding the smartphone in the cart.
In addition to this, during the Super Value Week, Flipkart is also offering additional exchange discount of up to Rs 1,000 on some old smartphones. You can get this discount on the purchase of OnePlus 5, Samsung Galaxy, Redmi 3s Prime and Moto G5.
Users who wanted to buy a new smartphone, or get their hands on a premium old device can take advantage of the Flipkart Super Value Week and get their hands on the smartphone they want.
It seems like Snap is finally back in the game. As a part of its earnings release, the parent company of photo-messaging app Snapchat revealed that its daily user base has grown by 4 million globally. The app now has 190 million daily active users, which is an increase from 186 million people who had been using the platform for the last two quarters.
But it is worth noticing that although the company has grown it is still one million behind its peak user base since it went public two years back in 2017. Nevertheless, the growth in Snapchat‘s user base is definitely a piece of good news for the company.
Snapchat’s CEO Evan Spiegal has also said in prepared remarks that the app has more reach than Instagram among 13-34-year-olds in the United States. He also mentioned that Snapchat is used by 75% of 13-34-year-olds and 90% of 13-24-year-olds. However, he did not say anything about how or why the app’s user base has grown so much suddenly.
It is worth mentioning that Snap has a big quarter in which it did not only get major updates but also rebuilt the Android version of its app. Although Snapchat’s new Android app does not have any major changes in UI and its basic navigation is still the same, it is now less buggy and works faster. The company had said that the new Android app was in work for years and it was spoken about at a number of prior earnings calls.
Spiegal also said that when the company announced the upgraded app, it saw a 6% rise in the number of people using it to send Snaps. The upgrade was certainly a much-needed one for the app, and since it has been revamped, it has become more enticing to users across the globe. This is particularly true considering there are billions of people who use Android smartphones.
Snapchat’s parent company held its first partner summit in Los Angeles last month where it showed advertisers, reporters and creators what all they could do with the platform. Snap also announced that Snapchat Stories would be coming to Tinder and Houseparty, and said that it plans to partner with other popular apps for the same too.
The company also spoke about its upcoming video game platform at the summit. The company also said that it has developed new AR filters that make Eiffel Tower puke rainbows.
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Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi is all set to launch its Redmi Y3 handset in India today. Along with it, the company will also unveil its Redmi 7 smartphone. The launch event of both the Redmi smartphones will begin at 12 pm IST and it will be live streamed on the company’s official website as well as its social media channels. Xiaomi has shared a few teasers of Redmi Y3 which have given us an idea about what to expect.
Redmi Y3 handset is said to come with a 32MP super selfie camera, a waterdrop-shaped notch and dual rear cameras. On the other hand, the Redmi 7 smartphone was made official in China last month, so we know about its specifications already. Here’s a look at everything that you should know about the launch event of the new Redmi devices:
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Redmi Y3 launch live stream
The launch event of Redmi Y3 will be live streamed on Mi.com, Mi Home and Amazon India’s website at 12 pm IST. If you are interested in watching the event, you can hit the ‘Notify Me’ button on the company’s website so that you get an alert when the launch event begins.
Redmi Y3 specifications and price (expected)
While Redmi Y1 was launched at a price of Rs 8,999, the Redmi Y2 came at a starting price of Rs 9,999 last year. Xiaomi is expected to price the Redmi Y3 smartphone in the same segment too. It is worth noticing that India is the first market where the Redmi Y3 smartphone is going to launch, as it has not been made available in China yet. The company has shared a promotional video of the handset which shows it to be highly durable and at the same time, reveals that the device comes with a waterdrop-shaped notch, gradient back panel and dual rear camera setup.
Reports have also suggested that the Redmi Y3 smartphone comes with 3GB of RAM, is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor and run Android 9.0 Pie skinned with MIUI 10. Xiaomi has confirmed that Redmi Y3 will come with a 32MP selfie camera and a 4,000mAh battery.
Redmi 7 specifications
The price of Redmi 7‘s base variant with 2GB RAM/16GB storage has been set at CNY 699 (approximately Rs 7,100), while its 3GB RAM/32GB storage model costs CNY 799 (Rs 8,200). The most high-end variant with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage has a price tag of CNY 999 (approximately Rs 10,200).
Coming to the specifications of the smartphone, Redmi Y7 runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with MIUI 10 and features a 6.26-inch HD+ (720×1520 pixels) display that has an aspect ratio of 19:9 and is protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 5. Powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 processor, the smartphone comes with up to 4GB of RAM.
For imaging duties, Redmi 7 smartphone sports a dual rear camera setup that comprises of a 12MP sensor and a 2MP sensor. The handset also has an 8MP camera that can be used for selfies and video calls. Redmi 7 smartphone houses a 4,000mAh battery.
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Hong Kong-based smartphone company Infinix has launched a new smartphone in India called the Smart 3 Plus. The newly launched smartphone sports a triple-rear camera setup, a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and a waterdrop-shaped notch display.
The device offers some good features for the price it is being offered at by Infinix. Here’s a look at the pricing details and specifications of the Infinix Smart 3 Plus smartphone:
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Infinix Smart 3 Plus price and availability
The Infinix Smart 3 Plus is priced at Rs 6,999 for the 2GB RAM/ 32GB storage variant. The device can be bought from Flipkart from April 30 onwards.
The Infinix Smart 3 Plus comes in two colour options – Midnight Black and Sapphire Cyan.
Infinix Smart 3 Plus specifications and features
Infinix Smart 3 Plus sports a 6.21-inch HD+ (720 x 1520 pixels) display with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9, 269ppi pixel density and 2.5D glass protection. The smartphone has an 88% screen-to-body ratio. The newly launched handset is powered by the 64-bit Helio A22 quad-core processor clocked at 2GHz paired with IMG PowerVR GPU. It comes with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage and can hold a microSD card of up to 256GB.
The Smart 3 Plus comes with dual-SIM (Nano) slot along with a dedicated microSD card slot. The device runs Android 9 Pie skinned with XOS 5.0 and it packs a 3,500mAh battery. According to the company, the battery of the Infinix Smart 3 Plus can give up to 25 hours of 4G talk time, 34 hours of music playback, 10 hours of video playback, and 25 days of standby time.
On the camera front, the Smart 3 Plus packs triple-rear camera setup which comprises of a 13MP sensor with an f/1.8 aperture paired with a 2MP sensor along with a low-light tertiary sensor. For selfies and video calls, there is an 8MP front-facing camera with AI beauty mode and screen flash. The rear camera comes with features such as PDAF, dual-LED flash, auto scene detection, AR Stickers, and much more. The back panel of the device also sports a fingerprint scanner.
Other features of the Smart 3 Plus includes Bluetooth v5, 3.5mm audio jack, FM radio, Micro-USB port etc. While the sensors of the device consist of G-Sensor, proximity sensor, light sensor, compass, fingerprint sensor, and Face Unlock.
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Chinese smartphone brand Meizu has launched its 16s handset in its home country today. The Meizu 16s smartphone has very thin bezels and sports a dual rear camera setup. The device features an in-display fingerprint scanner, a 48MP primary sensor, and will be available in three colour options – Condensed White, Carbon Black, and Phantom Blue.
Meizu 16s comes with a 6.2-inch full-HD+ display that has an aspect ratio of 18.6:9 and a screen to body ratio of 91.53%. The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 processor and it houses a 3,600mAh battery. Here’s a look at all the details of the newly-launched smartphone:
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Meizu 16s price
The new smartphone from Meizu is available in three storage variants in China – 6GB RAM/128GB storage, 8GB RAM/128GB storage and 8GB RAM/256GB storage. While the base model costs CNY 3,398 (approximately Rs 35,200), the 8GB RAM/128GB storage variant and the most high-end model are priced at CNY 3,398 (approximately Rs 38,300) and CNY 4,198 (approximately Rs 43,500) respectively.
The device is listed for pre-orders on the company’s official website, Tmall, Jingdong, Suning, Meizu speciality store and offline cooperative stores. The sale of the handset will begin on April 28.
As of now, there is no word from the company about the smartphone’s launch in India.
Meizu 16s specifications
The newly launched Meizu 16s features a 6.2-inch full-HD+ (1080×2340 pixels) AMOLED display that comes with an aspect ratio of 18.6:9, screen-to-body ratio of 91.52% and a peak brightness of 430 nits. The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 processor clubbed with Adreno 640 GPU and 6GB/8GB RAM options. The device is available with either 128GB or 256GB internal storage.
The dual camera setup of the Meizu 16s smartphone comes with a 48MP sensor with f/1.7 aperture and a 20MP sensor with an f2/6 aperture. The cameras of the device come with OIS, dual super night scene mode and a six-LED ring flash.
For selfies and video calls, there is a 20MP sensor with an f/2.2 aperture that has support for AI face recognition, HDR, portrait blur, and ArcSoft beauty algorithm.
Meizu 16s houses a 3,600mAh battery and weighs 165 grams. The connectivity options of the smartphone include Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth v5, GPS, 4×4 MIMO, NFC, Meizu Pay, and more. Sensors onboard include an accelerometer, an ambient light sensor, an electronic compass, a gyroscope, an in-display fingerprint scanner, an infrared sensor, and a proximity sensor.
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This isn’t speculation. OnePlus had already confirmed that its next flagship smartphone will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 SoC. It is worth noticing that currently, this is the most powerful processor in the world, so the performance of the upcoming handsets is expected to be very good. We should also add that OnePlus has used chipsets from Qualcomm since they launched their first ever device.
OnePlus 7 Pro will reportedly house a massive 4,000mAh battery. This is again the first time that a handset from the company will be seen packing battery with that much capacity. Till now, the OnePlus smartphone that has the maximum battery capacity is OnePlus 6T, that houses a 3,700mAh battery. OnePlus 7 is also said to house the battery of the same size as OnePlus 6T.
We know, you must be thinking that there’s nothing new about a OnePlus smartphone coming with an in-display fingerprint sensor, as the company did roll the feature out to OnePlus 6T. However, there will be a small difference this time. OnePlus 7 Pro is said to come with an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, instead of the optical one that we saw on OnePlus 6T. We should mention that ultrasonic fingerprint sensors are more accurate than optical ones. Samsung Galaxy S10 also comes with an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner.
A 5G variant of OnePlus 7 Pro is also expected to be launched by the company. This model will come with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 processor clubbed with Snapdragon X50 modem, that enables 5G connectivity on it. However, till the company announces this, we would suggest that you take this piece of information with a bucket of salt.
OnePlus is known to focus on speed and powerful performance with its flagship smartphones. However, this time, the company is not only focussing on speed. CEO Pete Lau had posted a video on his Twitter profile that said ‘Fast and Smooth.‘ While it’s nothing new for OnePlus to talk about speed, it is the first time that the company will also be focussing on the smooth performance of the device. We should also mention that this can point towards the 5G capabilities of one of the smartphones.
For the first time ever, OnePlus will be launching its flagship smartphones simultaneously in three regions – the United States, Europe and India. The two smartphones will be launched on May 14, and in India, the launch event is scheduled to begin at 8.15 pm IST in Bengaluru.
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This isn’t speculation. OnePlus had already confirmed that its next flagship smartphone will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 SoC. It is worth noticing that currently, this is the most powerful processor in the world, so the performance of the upcoming handsets is expected to be very good. We should also add that OnePlus has used chipsets from Qualcomm since they launched their first ever device.
OnePlus 7 Pro will reportedly house a massive 4,000mAh battery. This is again the first time that a handset from the company will be seen packing battery with that much capacity. Till now, the OnePlus smartphone that has the maximum battery capacity is OnePlus 6T, that houses a 3,700mAh battery. OnePlus 7 is also said to house the battery of the same size as OnePlus 6T.
We know, you must be thinking that there’s nothing new about a OnePlus smartphone coming with an in-display fingerprint sensor, as the company did roll the feature out to OnePlus 6T. However, there will be a small difference this time. OnePlus 7 Pro is said to come with an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, instead of the optical one that we saw on OnePlus 6T. We should mention that ultrasonic fingerprint sensors are more accurate than optical ones. Samsung Galaxy S10 also comes with an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner.
A 5G variant of OnePlus 7 Pro is also expected to be launched by the company. This model will come with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 processor clubbed with Snapdragon X50 modem, that enables 5G connectivity on it. However, till the company announces this, we would suggest that you take this piece of information with a bucket of salt.
OnePlus is known to focus on speed and powerful performance with its flagship smartphones. However, this time, the company is not only focussing on speed. CEO Pete Lau had posted a video on his Twitter profile that said ‘Fast and Smooth.‘ While it’s nothing new for OnePlus to talk about speed, it is the first time that the company will also be focussing on the smooth performance of the device. We should also mention that this can point towards the 5G capabilities of one of the smartphones.
For the first time ever, OnePlus will be launching its flagship smartphones simultaneously in three regions – the United States, Europe and India. The two smartphones will be launched on May 14, and in India, the launch event is scheduled to begin at 8.15 pm IST in Bengaluru.
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Asus Zephyrus M GU502 sports a 15-inch display and it comes with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 GPU. There is also a lower variant, Zephyrus G GA502 that comes with AMD’s Ryzen 7 3750H CPU paired with GeForce GTX 1660 Ti GPU and a 120Hz screen.
The new Asus ROG Strix Scar III and Hero III models are focused more towards esports enthusiasts. Both the laptops come with a removable NFC module called the Keystone, which lets the gamers move their game profiles from one compatible laptop to another. The Keystone also comes with features such as unlocking a hidden storage area on the laptop. Both the new laptop models come in 15-inch and 17-inch display variants and both of them are powered by either a 9th Gen Core i7 or Core i9 CPU paired with NVIDIA GeForce GTX or older GeForce RTX GPUs. Other features of the devices include 144Hz or 240Hz screens and RGB LED strips running around their bases along with an RGB LED keyboards.
Coming to Asus ROG Strix G model, it is available in 15-inch and 17-inch display variants. Although it lacks the RGB LEDs and the Keystone feature, it offers up to a 9th Gen Core i7 CPU and GeForce GTX 1660 Ti GPU. Some other models have also been refreshed such as the Asus TUF Gaming FX505 and FX705 models with Ryzen 5 and Ryzen 7 3000-series CPUs paired with GeForce GTX 1660 Ti GPU.
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Asus Zephyrus M GU502 sports a 15-inch display and it comes with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 GPU. There is also a lower variant, Zephyrus G GA502 that comes with AMD’s Ryzen 7 3750H CPU paired with GeForce GTX 1660 Ti GPU and a 120Hz screen.
The new Asus ROG Strix Scar III and Hero III models are focused more towards esports enthusiasts. Both the laptops come with a removable NFC module called the Keystone, which lets the gamers move their game profiles from one compatible laptop to another. The Keystone also comes with features such as unlocking a hidden storage area on the laptop. Both the new laptop models come in 15-inch and 17-inch display variants and both of them are powered by either a 9th Gen Core i7 or Core i9 CPU paired with NVIDIA GeForce GTX or older GeForce RTX GPUs. Other features of the devices include 144Hz or 240Hz screens and RGB LED strips running around their bases along with an RGB LED keyboards.
Coming to Asus ROG Strix G model, it is available in 15-inch and 17-inch display variants. Although it lacks the RGB LEDs and the Keystone feature, it offers up to a 9th Gen Core i7 CPU and GeForce GTX 1660 Ti GPU. Some other models have also been refreshed such as the Asus TUF Gaming FX505 and FX705 models with Ryzen 5 and Ryzen 7 3000-series CPUs paired with GeForce GTX 1660 Ti GPU.
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