Oppo A7’s 3GB RAM variant launched in India: Price and specifications
Chinese smartphone maker Oppo has launched a new variant of its A7 smartphone in India. The new model comes with 3GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Priced at Rs 14,990, Oppo A7 will be available on Amazon India, Flipkart, Paytm Mall and Snapdeal. Interested buyers will be able to pick up the device starting January 11.
Prior to being launched in India, Oppo A7 was unveiled in China and Nepal. In India, it came with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage and that model came at a price tag of Rs 16,990. The 4GB RAM model of Oppo A7 smartphone was unveiled in India in November last year. The device is available in Glaring Gold and Glaze Blue colour options in the country.
To recall the specifications of the smartphone, Oppo A7 features a 6.2-inch In-Cell HD+ display that has a resolution of 1520×720 pixels and a waterdrop-shaped notch on the top. Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 450 processor, the smartphone was earlier available only with 4GB of RAM and 64GB storage and now, it has been launched in a 3GB RAM variant. If you want more storage, you would be able to install a microSD card of up to 256GB. The device comes with an Adreno 506 GPU for graphics performance.
Oppo A7 smartphone runs Android 8.1 Oreo operating system skinned with the company’s own ColorOS 5.2 on top. The device houses a 4,230mAh non-removable battery.
On the camera front, Oppo A7 sports a dual rear camera setup with a 13MP primary sensor with an aperture of f/2.2 and a 2MP sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. For selfies and video calls, there is a 16MP sensor with an f/2.0 aperture housed in the waterdrop-shaped notch on the front panel.
For connectivity, the Oppo A7comes with Bluetooth v4.2, GPS, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm audio socket, and microUSB port. The smartphone also has a fingerprint sensor embedded on its back panel.
The week also saw the launch of Oppo R15 Pro smartphone in India which comes with the company’s VOOC Charge technology. According to Oppo, with VOOC technology the smartphone will be able to deliver two hours of talk time with five minutes of charging.
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Nokia 8.1 Plus renders and video leaked
Smartphone manufacturers are looking for new and innovative ways to say goodbye to the notch on the top of the display to provide users with a full-screen experience. While Vivo NEX had a pop-up selfie camera, Oppo Find X came with a slider camera, Samsung A8s started the trend of having a hole on the top left of the display to house the selfie camera of the device. Huawei and its sub-brand Honor followed the suit with their smartphones – Nova 4 and View 20 respectively.
And now, according to latest reports, HMD Global will also be getting a smartphone with a display cutout to its lineup. @OnLeaks, along with 91mobiles has leaked the first renders and 360-degree video of the upcoming smartphone, which will reportedly be called Nokia 8.1 Plus.
As per the images shared by 91mobiles, Nokia 8.1 Plus will be dominated by a large display and it will come with a cut-out on its screen to house the selfie camera. Since there is a hold on the display in which the selfie camera will be placed, there is no notch and the smartphone comes with thin displays. It is only the chin of the device that is a little broader than the bezels and it has the Nokia branding on it. The display of the device will be 6.22-inches in size and it is expected to come with a full HD+ resolution.
The left edge of the Nokia 8.1 Plus mobile has the volume rocker and power buttons sandwiched on it and the top has the 3.5 mm headphone jack. At the bottom, there is a USB Type-C ports, a speaker grill and a mic.
Flip over to the back and you will see a glass panel that has the Nokia logo in the centre and Android One branding at the bottom. Above the logo of the company, the fingerprint sensor of the smartphone is placed. So if you were looking forward to seeing an in-display fingerprint scanner on the next Nokia device, you will have to face disappointment.
The back panel of Nokia 8.1 Plus also houses dual rear cameras that will have Zeiss optics. Along with the dual rear camera setup, a dual LED flash is also present. As of now, there is no other word on the specifications of the upcoming Nokia 8.1 Plus smartphone, but we’ll update you as we get to know more.
Image and video courtesy: @Onleaks, 91mobiles
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The left edge of the Nokia 8.1 Plus mobile has the volume rocker and power buttons sandwiched on it and the top has the 3.5 mm headphone jack. At the bottom, there is a USB Type-C ports, a speaker grill and a mic.
Flip over to the back and you will see a glass panel that has the Nokia logo in the centre and Android One branding at the bottom. Above the logo of the company, the fingerprint sensor of the smartphone is placed. So if you were looking forward to seeing an in-display fingerprint scanner on the next Nokia device, you will have to face disappointment.
The back panel of Nokia 8.1 Plus also houses dual rear cameras that will have Zeiss optics. Along with the dual rear camera setup, a dual LED flash is also present. As of now, there is no other word on the specifications of the upcoming Nokia 8.1 Plus smartphone, but we’ll update you as we get to know more.
Image and video courtesy: @Onleaks, 91mobiles
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Resetting your device is a complex process. Just like your computer, you might have to reset your iPhone for several reasons. There are different ways of resetting your Apple iPhone. One is a basic restart, a more comprehensive reset and sometimes you might just need to delete all your content and start your device afresh as if it were new. In iPhones however, resetting doesn’t usually lead to deleting of data.
There are different ways of resetting for different iPhone versions. First let us tell you about how restart your device in case you have an iPhone 8, iPhone X, iPhone XS and iPhone XR. Follow these steps:
1) Hold the Sleep/Wake button and at the same time press the volume down button
2) A Power off slider will appear. Move that slider from left to right.
That’s it. This method comes in handy in order to solve problems like poor WiFi connectivity. However, there can be times when your phone doesn’t respond to the power off button.
In such a case one needs to resort to the hard-reset method. To hard reset follow the steps given below:
1) Click and release the volume up button
2) Click and release the volume down button
3) Now hold the sleep/wake button. Your phone should restart now.
For other iPhone models the normal way to reset is to hold down the sleep/wake button. When the power off slider appears, then swipe it from left to right. After this, hold the sleep/wake button until the device is switched on.In case of hard resetting, you need to hold the sleep/wake button and home button at the same time. Keep pressing them, until the Apple Logo appears. Note that you should not let go of the buttons even if the power slider appears. Once this happens, let go off the buttons. Your work is done.
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PUBG Mobile India Series 2019 announced
Tencent Games, with the release of PUBG has taken over the worldwide mobile gaming community. And an even bigger news is that it is announcing the PUBG Mobile India Series 2019 that is the second biggest tournament after ‘Campus Championship’ that was hosted last year. Earlier this tournament was only applicable for college students, but now, it is open to all. The winner of this game is going to receive a prize from a pool of Rs 1 crore and the commonly coveted chicken dinner.
In order to be a part of this tournament, you don’t need to pay any registration fee, but need to be upgraded to level 20. Registrations are ongoing with the deadline being January 23. In order to register, players need to go to the PUBG Mobile India Series 2019 registration page where they can sign up. Once you are a part of the game, you either have to enter a squad or make your own squad. There will be two rounds of survival battle which will be followed by a grand finale. All the games would be held in Asia server region in third-person mode.
The first online in-game qualifier round will be held between January 21 and January 27. Players need to battle in 15 classic rounds in their squads that will be held in Erangel. The next 10 rounds will be held for qualified players whose eligibility would be based on kill count, survival time, accuracy, team play etc.
The second round will be held between February 16 and February 19. At this stage, there will be 400 squads divided into 20 slots. The third round will be held from February 21 and February 24 and will feature 80 squads divided into four slots where each slot would constitute 20 squads. Finally, there will grand finale which will be held in the month of March where 20 teams will battle against each other in the quest to win the chicken dinner.
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Mobiistar launches the new X1 Notch
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. The CPU is a quad-core Arm7 in this mobile.
The Mobiistar X1 Notch comes in three colour options, that is gradient shine, midnight black and sapphire blue. There are some exciting offers which Mobiistar has provided under its partnership with Reliance Jio. Those who buy new Mobiistar smartphones, including the X1 Notch and have Jio connection will get all-IP 4G LTE network. Jio users, under this offer will get Rs 2,200 cashback and can enjoy Unlimited Data, Free Voice Calls, Free Roaming, unlimited SMS, video calls, complimentary Jio Apps Subscription for Rs 198/299.
Besides this, users will avail 60 days HD music and ad-free streaming using Gaana App on Mobiistar X1 Notch. Carl Ngo, co-founder and CEO of Mobiistar, India and Global said, “We could not have begun the year in a better way than with the launch of the X1 Notch. This stunning smartphone brings latest trends in technology at a very compelling price for its users. With a strong focus on selfies, this device comes with a 13 MP AI selfie camera, modern design notch display and gradient shine body. We have high hopes for this phone in the market and are confident that the X1 Notch will win many hearts just like our other products have been doing so far.”
There is a dual SIM card slot in the Mobiistar X1 Notch that can also accommodate a microSD card within. Over that, this smartphone comes with a finger print sensor at the back. The rear also has a single 13-megapixel camera with an LED flash, placed on a vertical tablet style camera bump. Our first impressions video is out, you can also head over to our YouTube channel to check it out.
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Xiaomi Mi Box 4 SE with PatchWall UI launched: Price and specifications
Let’s admit: Smart TVs have now become mainstream. However, there are a number of users who would rather just have a regular TV at home and use a streaming dongle with it instead of spending too much money on a smart TV. So, if your television has an HDMI port, you can use Google Chromecast or an Amazon Fire TV Stick with it to get smart connectivity at an affordable price.
Considering all of this, Chinese consumer electronics maker Xiaomi has launched the latest version of its smart set-top box in China, called Xiaomi Mi Box 4 SE.
The Xiaomi Mi Box 4 SE bears a price tag of CNY 189 which, on converting, becomes around Rs 1,900. This basically means that the Xiaomi’s offering is cheaper than Google’s and Amazon’s. The smart set-top box comes with a PatchWall UI, which has previously also been seen on Xiaomi Mi TVs. We should mention that this helps in adding smart capability to any television when it gets connected to it via HDMI or AV.
The smart set-top box is also Wi-Fi enabled and features Full-HD streaming. It is powered by a quad-core processor clubbed with 1GB of RAM and has 4GB of internal storage. The connectivity options available are HDMI, AV and USB ports.
The PatchWall UI on Xiaomi Mi Box 4 SE helps you switch channels with your DTH connection, various apps or even voice commands.
The Xiaomi Mi Box 4 SE succeeds Mi Box 4 and Mi Box 4c, which are presently only available in China. Another notable feature of the smart set-top box is that has support for screen mirroring from mobile devices.
This isn’t the only product that Xiaomi launched today. The Chinese smartphone brand had hosted an event in its home country today where it launched the Redmi Note 7 smartphone, which is the first from its Redmi sub-brand. The key highlight of the smartphone is 48MP primary camera and the affordable price point at which it can be picked up. However, as of now, there is no word on when it will be launched in India.
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Samsung Gear Sport smartwatch’s renders are out, here is what the new smartwatch might look like
Internet is abuzz with unofficial leaked renders of the upcoming Samsung Gear Sport smartwatch. This is the successor of the previous smartwatch of the same name. The renders have been leaked by OnLeaks and the CAD based images show that compared to its predecessor, the smartwatch is smoother in design, and is rounder. The leaks showcased the device with the codename ‘Pulse’.
The Samsung Gear Sport smartwatch will come in four colour options—black, silver, green and pink gold. Its screen size is supposed to be same as that of its predecessor, which is to say, 1.2-inches. It is expected to have a rotating bezel like any other Gear Smartwatch. There are chances that this smartwatch would be unveiled at Samsung’s Unpacked event for the Galaxy S10 or during the Mobile World Congress that is supposed to start during February. A few days back, at the backdrop of 2019 CES, Samsung launched the Galaxy Notebook 9 Pro. This laptop comes with an Active Pen that is very suitable for graphic designers.
The Samsung Notebook 9 Pro comes with a 13.3-inch Full HD display and bezels of 6.7mm outline on all four sides. The laptop is powered by an 8th gen Intel Core i7-8565U processor and comes with an 8GB RAM and 256GB of PCI NVMe SSD storage. The laptop comes with a battery that supports fast charging and an integrated Intel UHD 620 GPU. Connectivity options include Gigabit WiFi 802.11ac, USB Type-C port and a microSD card slot. Plus, there is a 3.5mm headphone jack on this notebook to connect audio devices such as the headphones.
On the same day, Samsung had also launched the Notebook Flash that has 4GB RAM and 64GB on-board storage. The laptop has a 13.3-inch full-HD display and is powered by an Intel Celeron N4000 or Pentium Silver N5000 processor. The battery of this device is said to last for 10 hours. The Samsung Notebook Flash has dual-channel Gigabit WiFi and fingerprint scanner as connectivity options.
Image courtesy: Steve H. McFly(Twitter)/OnLeaks
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Redmi Note 7 with a 48 MP camera launched: Price and specs
Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has introduced the Redmi Note 7 smartphone in China today. We should mention that it is the company’s first smartphone that has been launched as a part of its new Redmi sub-brand. The newly launched Redmi Note 7 smartphone comes with some key highlights like a 48MP rear camera with Sony IMX586 sensor, is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC and a 4,000mAh battery.
Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 7 features a 6.3-inch LCD display that is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass and has a waterdrop-shaped notch on the top. The smartphone’s display has a Full HD+ resolution and a screen to body ratio of 84%. As we just mentioned, The Android smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 660 processor and it comes with 3GB, 4GB or 6GB of RAM. While the 3GB RAM variant of the device comes with 32GB onboard storage, the 4GB and 6GB RAM models are coupled with 64GB internal storage. The device also has a microSD card in case users require more storage.
On the camera front, Redmi Note 7 has a massive 48MP main camera coupled with a 5MP sensor that comes with AI enhancements and can support the Portrait mode. The 48MP primary camera can easily be called the biggest selling point of the device. For selfies and video calls, there is a 13MP front-facing snapper that is housed in the waterdrop notch on the display of the device.
Redmi Note 7 packs a 4,000mAh battery that has support for Qualcomm Quick Charge 4. The Redmi Note 7 by Xiaomi comes with a 5V/2A charger in the box, but customers can opt for a fast charging one by paying CNY10 extra. On doing this, they will be able to get 9V/2A charging capabilities, so Redmi Note 7 will be charged from 0 to 100% in one hour and forty-three minutes.
Redmi Note 7 smartphone is available in Blue, Twilight Gold and Black colour variants and its base model is priced at CNY999. The 4GB RAM variant can be bought at CNY1,199 and you will have to pay CNY1,399 for the 6GB RAM version. Pre-orders of the device have started in China already and the shipments will begin on January 15.
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Gizmore launches a slew of smartphone accessories in India
Gizmore is an accessories brand in India that is now offering a range of accessories in the smartphone category that are meant for music, fitness etc. This time it has launched a pair of wireless headphones, a Bluetooth speaker and bone conduction headset. The Bluetooth speaker is called BOOM Barrel 10M. It has got multiple connectivity options, an output of 10W and digital Bass Enhancement feature. To speak about the specifications, the BOOM Barrel 10M Bluetooth speaker has a battery of 1,800mAh that has a charging capacity of 5V. It can stay connected to the phone within the range of 10 meters.
Frequency response is between 50Hz-10KHz and the device can last up to 4 hours when fully charged. However, it takes 4-5 hours in order to charge completely. The device is coming at a price of Rs 2,999 with black colour option. The wireless headphones, also known as BASS has a 300mAh battery, provides 8-10 hours of talk time and 4-6 hours of playback time. Rated power of this device is 100mW and has a frequency response of 20-20KHz. The BASS wireless headphones weighs 201 grams and has a charging capacity of 5V. The headphone can connect via Bluetooth V4.1.
Pricing of the headphones is Rs 2,499 and comes in two colour options—red and black. Now we come to the Bone Conduction Set. It is quite different from ordinary earphones. It is made with a technology that carries sound waves to the internal auditory canal through the vibration of the bone instead of the eardrum. The Bone Conduction set weighs 35.5 grams and can be bent 360 degrees without deformation. The device provides 6 hours of talk time, up to 5 hours of music time and 15 days of standby time. The Bone Conduction headset comes at a price of Rs 8,999.
Manish Gupta, the vice president of Gizmore said, “With smartphones usage growing rapidly, the demand for accessories is also growing proportionately. We are thrilled to bring to our customers our latest offerings – wireless headphones, Bluetooth speaker and bone conduction headset among other at reasonable prices. This will be our first set of offerings and we promise to keep adding more innovative products in our portfolio. Gizmore believes in delivering unrivaled products that offer unbeatable value.
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Google removes 85 malicious apps from Play Store: Check out the list here
Technology giant Google has today removed 85 malicious apps from its Android Play Store after it was found by security researchers that these apps are a disguise of an adware family. On the Play Store, these apps were available as games, TV, remote control and more. In fact, an app among the ones that have been downloaded – Easy Universal TV Remote – had been downloaded over 5 million times.
The issue with these apps was first reported by Trend Micro, where a researcher was quoted saying, “This adware is capable of displaying full-screen ads, hiding itself, monitoring a device’s screen unlocking functionality, and running in the mobile device’s background.”
According to Trend Micro, all of these apps have been downloaded together over nine million times. The list of apps that have been banned has surfaced online. Here, we list down a few of them so that you can be sure that you don’t have any of them installed on your smartphone:
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Apps that have been banned by Google No. 1-5
- SPORT TV
- Prado Parking Simulator 3D
- TV WORLD
- City Extremepolis 100
- American Muscle Car
Apps that have been banned by Google No. 6-10
- Idle Drift
- Offroad Extreme
- Remote Control
- Moto Racing
- TV Remote
Apps that have been banned by Google No. 11-15
- A/C Remote
- Bus Driver
- Trump Stickers
- Love Stickers
- Christmas Stickers
Apps that have been banned by Google No. 16-20
- Parking Game
- TV EN ESPAÑOL
- TV IN SPANISH
- Brasil TV
- Nigeria TV
Apps that have been banned by Google No. 21-25
- Drift Car Racing Driving
- BRASIL TV
- Golden
- TV IN ENGLISH
- Racing in Car 3D Game
Apps that have been banned by Google No. 26-30
- Mustang Monster Truck Stunts
- TDT España
- Brasil TV
- Challenge Car Stunts Game
- Prado Car
Apps that have been banned by Google No. 31-35
- UK TV
- POLSKA TV
- Universal TV Remote
- Bus Simulator Pro
- Photo Editor Collage 1
Apps that have been banned by Google No. 36-40
- Spanish TV
- Kisses
- Prado Parking City
- SPORT TV
- Pirate Story
Apps that have been banned by Google No. 41-45
- Extreme Trucks
- Canais de TV do Brasil
- Prado Car 10
- TV SPANISH
- Canada TV Channels 1
Apps that have been banned by Google No. 46-50
- Prado Parking
- 3D Racing TV
- USA TV 50,000
- GA Player
- WORLD TV
Apps that have been banned by Google No. 51-55
- Real Drone Simulator
- PORTUGAL TV
- SPORT TV 1
- SOUTH AFRICA TV
- 3d Monster Truck
Apps that have been banned by Google No. 56-60
- ITALIA TV
- Vietnam TV
- Movies Stickers
- Police Chase
- South Africa TV
Apps that have been banned by Google No. 61-65
- Garage Door Remote
- Racing Car 3D TV
- TV Colombia
- Racing Car 3D Game
- TV EN ESPAÑOL
Apps that have been banned by Google No. 66-70
- World Tv
- FRANCE TV
- Hearts
- TV of the World
- WORLD TV
Apps that have been banned by Google No. 71-75
- ESPAÑA TV
- TV IN ENGLISH
- TV World Channel
- Televisão do Brasil
- CHILE TV
Instagram’s new feature will let you post images to other accounts
Instagram will soon launch an update, which will let you see multiple accounts at the same time. The feature would be launched for iOS, however, there is no confirmation as to whether or not it will come to Android devices. There will be a “self-regram” option once you are about to share a new post. Also, there will be an option for “Post to Other Accounts” that will give you an option to publish your posts elsewhere.
For people who run multiple business accounts, are doing partnerships or takeovers with other accounts, or several photography hubs, it will be very convenient for them. Even for people who don’t do business, for them it might be helpful as it is quite trendy to have more than one social media account. Previously, there have been rumours that Instagram is testing regramming from other accounts to a user’s main feed. However, the company later said that it is doing no such thing.
To recall, Instagram was updated last year so that users could regram any public feed post shared by other users. Currently, Instagram is testing an Android Shortcut, which will help users import photos from Google Photos. This was tipped on the basis of what an Instagram representative told to a news source. As mentioned, it has only been confirmed that the new update will be rolled out to iOS users. Nothing of the same is known with regards to Android users.
Last month, Instagram came up with a voice messaging feature. In order to record your voice, you need to tap the microphone button and hold it until you record the voice note. Quite similar to Facebook and WhatsApp. The only difference is that Instagram came up with this update a lot later than them. Instagram had also come up with a “close friends” feature wherein people can choose whom to show their posts to. This update came under the pretext of evading cyber bullying. To recall, Snapchat has also released the same feature to stay at par with Instagram.
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Whatsapp to include fingerprint authentication in its new version
Whatsapp messenger is going to rollout a new feature where one will be able to unlock the popular instant messaging app using the smartphones fingerprint sensor. This will require users to authenticate their devices with a unique identity with their fingerprint that will help them unlock this app. This feature was first spotted by WABetaInfo and according to its reports this update is going to be in the beta version for Android 2.19.3. Those who use third-party applications for securing Whatsapp, they would be fortunate to get this better alternative.
Previously, there were rumours that Whatsapp would include Face ID and Touch ID for iOS users. People are probably going to stop using third party apps to secure Whatsapp once they get their hands on the Finger Authentication feature. Based on the WABetaIinfo report, we know that the feature is only meant to unlock the app, and not content in it.
This update is meant for users to keep their Whatsapp content; be it messages, photos GIFs, videos, voice messages safely and prevent them from falling into wrong hands.
App developers are enhancing Whatsapp in order for better safety for users. However, there has been some bad news relating to this messaging app that could hamper user safety. Recently, there has been a malware related to Whatsapp which is coming to users disguised under an update named Whatsapp Gold.
Countless number of Whatsapp users have received messages regarding this update, telling them to download it. A lot of people have downloaded it thinking that they are actually true. There is a huge possibility that you will receive the same message if you haven’t received it yet. If you do, be informed beforehand and don’t fall for it. For your knowledge, Whatsapp rolls out its update in beta version and only a handful of users who have enrolled to the beta version receive them before it is available to the masses.
This is because app developers test the update before rolling them out fully. If you want to be one of the first users to receive Whatsapp update, enrol as a Beta tester for Whatsapp.
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Huawei Y9 (2019) with four cameras launched in India: Price, specs and more
Chinese smartphone maker Huawei has launched its Y9 (2019) smartphone in India today. Prior to this, Huawei Y9 (2019) was launched in China, so we knew about the specifications of the device already, but not about the pricing details. We also had an idea that the device will exclusively be available on Amazon India’s website as the e-commerce major had created a dedicated page for it. The key highlights of the smartphone include a 6.5-inch display, a massive 4,000mAh battery and four cameras – out of which two are on the front and two are on the back. Here’s a look at the complete list of specifications and pricing details of the newly launched Huawei Y9 (2019) smartphone:
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Huawei Y9 (2019) price in India
Huawei’s Y9 (2019) smartphone is available on with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage in India and is priced at Rs 15,990. As expected, the smartphone will go on sale exclusively available via Amazon India’ website starting January 15. Huawei Y9 (2019) is available in Midnight Black and Sapphire Blue colour options and Huawei is offering a pair of Boat Rockerz Sports Bluetooth headphones for free along with the device.Huawei Y9 (2019) specifications
Huawei Y9 (2019) mobile features a 6.5-inch FHD+ FullView display that has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The display of the device has a notch on the top that houses the dual front-facing camera. Along with this, the chin of the device is also prominent. Huawei Y9 (2019) has a 3D arc design on its back panel that comes with a glass finish, adding on to the premium looks of the device. Huawei Y9 (2019) is powered by a 2.2Ghz octa-core Kirin 710 processor that comes with 4GB of RAM. As we mentioned earlier, the smartphone has 64GB of storage and also comes with support for a microSD card. Huawei Y9 (2019) has a GPU Turbo that boosts the performance of the smartphone while it is being used to play games. The device runs Android Oreo with EMUI 8 baked on top. Huawei Y9 (2019) houses a 4,000mAh battery that is claimed to deliver an all-day battery life and comes with AI power saving features. For imaging duties, there are dual AI cameras on the device’s front as well as the back panel. The selfie cameras of the Huawei Y9 (2019) include a 16MP primary sensor with f/2.0 aperture and a 2MP secondary depth-sensor. The back panel of the smartphone has a 13MP primary camera with an f/1.8 aperture and a 2MP secondary camera. All the cameras of the device are said to have AI enhancements. 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.Oppo R15 Pro with VOOC Flash Charge technology launched in India: Price and specs
Chinese smartphone maker Oppo has launched its new R-series smartphone in India, Oppo R15 Pro. The smartphone is basically the rebranded version of Oppo R15 Dream Mirror Edition, which has been launched in China earlier. The key highlights of the Oppo R15 Pro smartphone include dual rear camera setup with AI enhancements, VOOC Flash Charging, water resistance and support for wireless payments. Here’s a look at the complete specifications and pricing details of the newly launched smartphone in India.
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Oppo R15 Pro price and availability
Oppo’s latest R15 Pro smartphone is only available in 6GB RAM/128GB storage variant in India and is priced at Rs 25,990. The device has been launched in Cosmic Purple and Ruby Red colours in the country and can be picked up from Amazon’s India website. As a part of launch offers, Amazon is offering an exchange of up to Rs 8,938 in lieu of your old device.Oppo R15 Pro specifications
Now, let’s talk about the specifications of the new offering by Oppo. Oppo R15 Pro mobile features a 6.28-inch full HD+ on-cell OLED display that has an aspect ratio of 19:9. The display of the smartphone has a resolution of 2280×1080 pixels. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor paired with an Adreno 512 GPU, Oppo R15 Pro comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. If you require more storage, you can install a microSD card of up to 256GB. Oppo R15 Pro runs Google’s Android 8.1 Oreo operating system skinned with the company’s own ColorOS 5.0. The device packs a 3,430mAh non-removable battery that supports Oppo’s VOOC Flash Charge technology which, according to the company, has the capability of delivering two hours of talk time with five minutes of charging. On the camera front, there is a dual rear camera setup with a 20MP primary sensor with an f/1.7 aperture coupled with a 16MP secondary sensor with an f/2.0 aperture. For selfies and video calls, there is a 20MP sensor with an f/1.7 aperture. For connectivity, Oppo R15 Pro comes with 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS, NFC, USB, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. 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.Bose is getting noise-cancellation to cars
Bose has just made a move that will surely be appreciated by a lot of car-owners. The company is getting is QuietComfort noise cancelling technology to reduce noise in cars. The technology is said to measure the vibrations coming from your vehicle and consequently, it reduces the noise being emitted from it. According to Bose, the noise cancelling technology is mainly aimed at lighter and electric vehicles.
The QuietComfort is different than other noise cancelling technologies where there is thick insulation or specialised tires to reduce noise. It is worth noticing that such methods decrease fuel efficiency. The technology being unveiled by Bose includes accelerometers, proprietary signal-processing software, microphones to minimize control of unwanted noise.
The company commented on the mechanism of QuietComfort saying, “Accelerometers mounted on the vehicle body enable a Bose algorithm to continuously measure vibrations that create noise. This information is then used to calculate an acoustic cancellation signal, which is delivered through the vehicle’s speakers to reduce the targeted noise. Microphones placed inside the cabin monitor residual noise levels, allowing the system to adapt the control signal for optimized performance over different road surfaces, while automatically adjusting over time as the vehicle ages.”
This technology was earlier available for headphones but now Bose has decided to incorporate QuietComfort in vehicles as well. The company recalls that since 2010, it has helped car makers to make such advanced vehicles by providing them EHCs. This is a high targeted technology meant to reduce undesirable noise in engines. However, this is the first time the Framingham, Massachusetts- based company has come up with a technology to reduce in-car noise.
The technology is nothing new considering that Bose has developed noise-control technology for headphones as well. However, doing the same thing for cars is very unusual and is worth our attention to see how it works. In future, Bose is reportedly planning to collaborate with automakers during vehicle development process to incorporate its technology during production. According to the same reports, the QuietComfort cars are supposed to be invented at the end of 2021.
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Huawei Y9 (2019) with four cameras to be launched in India today
Chinese smartphone maker Huawei is all set to launch its Y9 (2019) smartphone in India today. An event is being hosted in New Delhi by the company to unveil the Huawei Y9 (2019). It is worth noticing that earlier, Huawei Y9 (2019) was supposed to be launched in India on January 7, but then, Huawei rescheduled its launch date to January 10. As the name suggests, the smartphone is the successor of Huawei Y9 (2018). The key highlights of the smartphone include a 6.5-inch ‘notched’ display, four cameras, HiSilicon Kirin 710 processor and a 4,000mAh battery.
We should mention that e-commerce major Amazon India has made a dedicated microsite for Huawei Y9 (2019), so that’s enough to confirm the device will exclusively be available on Amazon.in. According to the listing on Amazon, Huawei Y9 (2019) mobile will come with Boat Rockerz Sports Bluetooth headphones that cost Rs 2,990.
Since the smartphone was launched in China last year, we do know about its specifications, however, we would have to wait for some more time to get the details about its pricing and availability.
To recall, Huawei Y9 (2019) features a 6.5-inch full-HD+ fullView display that has a 3D curved design and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The device runs Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with EMUI 8.2 and is powered by an octa-core Kirin 710 processor that comes with AI Power 7.0. The smartphone comes with either 3GB or 4GB of RAM and has 64GB of internal storage. It can hold microSD cards of up to 256GB.
On the camera front, Huawei Y9 (2019) sports a dual rear camera setup that comes with a 13MP and a 2MP sensor. Huawei Y9 (2019) also has dual selfie cameras with 16P and 2MP sensors. All that four cameras of the smartphone are said to come with AI enhancements.
Huawei Y9 (2019) houses a 4,000mAh battery and comes with 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and a Micro-USB port for connectivity. The sensors on Huawei Y9 (2019) include a fingerprint sensor, an accelerometer, an ambient light sensor, a digital compass, a gyroscope, and a proximity sensor.
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Nokia 8 Sirocco starts receiving Android 9.0 Pie update
HMD Global has launched all Nokia smartphones under Google’s Android 9.0 Pie programme, which basically means that all devices will get timely Android updates and security patches till two and three years respectively. But somehow, Nokia 8 Sirocco is one device by the company that didn’t get the update till 2018. And now, with the first thing that the company has started the year by rolling the Android 9.0 update to the Nokia 8 Sirocco smartphone.
It is worth noticing that HMD Global rolled out the Android Pie update to Nokia 8 Sirocco right after it rolled out the update to Nokia 5.1 Plus.
We should mention that the Android Pie update for the smartphone was actually promised for November by the company, but it got delayed. The company’s flagship for 2017 – Nokia 8 – received the Android 9.0 Pie update in December last year.
With Android 9.0 Pie, Nokia 8 Sirocco will be getting features like App Actions, Adaptive Brightness, Adaptive Battery, Digital Wellbeing and new gesture navigation, among others.
Nokia 8 Sirocco was launched in India in 2018 and came at a price tag of Rs 49,999. The smartphone’s front panel is dominated by a curved glass design and the back panel has a thin stainless steel frame. The smartphone comes with a 5.5-inch Quad HD pOLED display that has an aspect ratio of 16:9
As we mentioned earlier, Nokia 8 Sirocco was a part of Google’s Android One programme, but in spite of that, there was a delay in the Android 9.0 Pie update coming to the device.
The stunning looking smartphone never got the attention like other flagship smartphones do because it came with an older Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, which was released in 2017. Considering that it is 2018 flagship device, it should have ideally had the Snapdragon 845 processor. Other than this, the smartphone came with 6GB of RAM, and a dual rear camera setup with 12MP and 13MP Zeiss optics. For selfies and video calls, there is a 5MP front-facing camera on the device.
As far as the software of the smartphone goes, it had the stock Android version of Android 8.1 Oreo operating system.
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CES 2019: Dell Alienware Area-51m gaming laptop launched
CES 2019 saw the launch of Dell Alienware Area-51m, which is a gaming laptop by the company and packs some unique features. Dell Alienware Area-51m gaming laptop is powered by desktop-class Intel CPUs and Nvidia GeForce RTX GPUs and a very key highlight of the device is that both of these can be upgraded. If you buy the laptop, you will be able to swap out the CPU or GPU after using it for a few years. So you wouldn’t have to replace your laptop in order to upgrade your CPU or GPU. Dell Alienware Area-51m can be bought in Lunar Light and Dark Side of the Moon colour variants and will be going on sale on January 29. The laptop will be available at a starting price of $2,549. Other variants that will be available at a lower price will also be launched soon.
The device has been codenamed ‘Legend’ and comes with a magnesium alloy body and has been designed in a way to replace desktops. The laptop has narrow bezels on three sides and weighs 3.87kg. Dell Alienware Area-51m comes with the 5th generation of Tobii Eye Tracking technology and its lighting can be customised.
Now let’s talk about the specifications of the Dell Alienware Area-51m laptop in detail. The laptop is powered by Intel 9th generation CPUs that range from a Core i7-8700 up to a Core i9-9900K. The company has designed the laptop to be upgradable and therefore, it comes with a socketed Intel Z390 motherboard. Till now, Acer is the only other company that has done something similar.
In Dell’s new Alienware laptop, users get four RAM slots that can hold up to 64GB of RAM and single, dual and triple storage configurations from hybrid drives and PCIe M.2 SSDs.
The key highlight of the laptop happens to be its desktop-class Nvidia GeForce RTX graphics cards and customers can choose between a model with GeForce RTX 2060 with 6GB RAM, a variant with GeForce RTX 2070 with 8GB of RAM and a version with GeForce RTX 2080 with 8GB of RAM. It is worth mentioning that the GPU of the laptop can be changed too.
While there is plenty of choice in the RAM department, there isn’t any as far as the display is concerned. The laptop is only available in 17.3-inch FULL HD IPS display and comes with an HD webcam, dual array mics and stereo speakers.
On the connectivity front, Dell Alienware 51m has three USB 3.1 Type-A ports, a Thunderbolt 3 Type-C port, an HDMI 2.0, a Mini-DisplayPort 1.4 and headphone and microphone sockets. A Gigabit Ethernet and an Alienware Graphics Amplifier port are also present on the laptop. Dell Alienware Area-51m laptop houses a 90WHr battery.
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15 cool gadgets that were launched at CES 2019
The ongoing CES 2019 saw a number of exciting gadgets ranging from LG’s rollable TV to Uber’s upcoming flying car and even a literal wall-sized television by Samsung. Here, we list down all the cool gadgets that were launched at the tech show that you should know about:
One among the biggest highlights of CES 2019 is the rollable TV by LG. The much-talked-about OLED rollable TV will be going on sale this year. However, the price of the product has not been announced yet. As the name suggests, the television can be rolled down and be made to disappear when we aren’t watching it. So, if you buy it, you wouldn’t have to look at a big black box in your living room at all times.
CES 2019 also saw what Uber’s flying taxis would look like. The company has partnered with Bell Nexus which showcased the upcoming flying taxis that Uber will be launching. These will be tested in 2020 and before they get launched in various countries. However, as of now, the year of launch is not certain.
Mercedes-Benz made a statement at the CES 2019 with its Vision Urbanetic concept car. A lot of technology has been used to make the car stand out. Mercedes-Benz Vision Urbanetic is autonomous and modular. However, the car is just a concept right now and there is no word on when it will become a reality.
Honor View 20 was unveiled in China last month and is set to be launched globally in Paris on January 22. However, the smartphone also made an appearance at the CES 2019. The key highlight of the device is that it comes with a cutout selfie camera on the top left of its display and provides a full-screen experience to the user. You can read the complete specifications of the smartphone here.
The rollable TV wasn’t the only device by LG that managed to make heads turn at CES 2019. The company also launched the LG 8K OLED TV which does an amazing job at offering the top-notch video quality with the massive images that are projected on the screen. As of now, there is no word on the pricing of the television, but expect it to be quite expensive.
Motorola’s new monitor comes with a 1080p camera can be connected to the side of your baby’s crib or cot. It then hangs over the top, so you don’t really have to be in the same room to keep an eye on your child. The monitor also comes with infrared night vision of up to 10 meters and can project virtual light mobiles. The device can be picked up at $249 and if you also pick the monitoring screen, you will have to spend $299.
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South Korean technology giant is back with The Wall. If you were impressed with the 146-inch ‘The Wall’ TV that Samsung showcased last year at Consumer Electronics Show, we don’t know how you’ll react when we tell you that the company unveiled a 219-inches television this year. The television is also available in a smaller 75-inches size and has support for Google Assistant as well as Amazon Alexa. The pricing of the device has not as yet been specified yet.
Garmin unveiled its first LTE fitness watch at CES 2019. The smartwatch comes with some safety features that are worth mentioning including a technology similar to Apple Watch 4’s fall detection. You can even download and play music of your choice on the smartwatch. While there is no word on the pricing of the watch year, we are hoping to find out more about it in March
Jabra Elite 85h is a pair of wireless headphones by the company and it rivals some leading models from Bose and Sony. The headphones come with eight microphones, has noise-cancelling technology and supports Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. The expected pricing of the headphones is $300.
HP’s new offering is a 65-inch gaming display that brings gaming-quality performance to the big screen. The display comes with a refresh rate of 144Hz and supports HDR. The gaming display will start shipping in February this year and is priced at $5,000.
Samsung last year announced its 85-inch Q900 8K TV. And at CES 2019, it announced a bigger 98-inch screen variant. So if you are someone who would love to have a home theatre experience, this can be a perfect pick for you. However, there is no word on the price and availability of the device yet.
Matrix Industries’ latest fitness smartwatch, PowerWatch 2 has one speciality – it only runs on solar power and body-generated heat. It can be used to track heart rate, count steps, and is 200-meter water resistant. It can be pre-ordered now at Indiegogo for $200. After it gets launched, it will be available for $499.
Samsung’s Space Monitors are available in two sizes – one comes with a 27-inch display and the other with a 32-inch screen. They can clamp back to the workspace and sit against the wall when you aren’t using them and when you need them, you can pull them down to any level to begin using. While the 27-inch monitor is priced at $400, the 32-inch costs $500. Both the models will be shipped in March.
Asus ZenBook S13 has a 13.9-inch LED display and comes with a reverse notch and thinner bezels that give it an all-screen experience. The device is powered by Nvidia GeForce MX150 GPU and comes with up to 16GB of LPDDR3 RAM and 1TB of SSD storage. The pricing of the laptop has not yet been revealed.
This is the gaming laptop by Samsung and it has an all-metal body and a brand-new heating system. The company has housed top-notch internals in the gaming notebook which will be going on sale in early 2019. However, right now there is no word on the pricing of Samsung Notebook Odyssey.
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LG Signature OLED TV R
One among the biggest highlights of CES 2019 is the rollable TV by LG. The much-talked-about OLED rollable TV will be going on sale this year. However, the price of the product has not been announced yet. As the name suggests, the television can be rolled down and be made to disappear when we aren’t watching it. So, if you buy it, you wouldn’t have to look at a big black box in your living room at all times.
Bell Nexus – Uber flying car
CES 2019 also saw what Uber’s flying taxis would look like. The company has partnered with Bell Nexus which showcased the upcoming flying taxis that Uber will be launching. These will be tested in 2020 and before they get launched in various countries. However, as of now, the year of launch is not certain.
Mercedes-Benz Vision Urbanetic concept
Mercedes-Benz made a statement at the CES 2019 with its Vision Urbanetic concept car. A lot of technology has been used to make the car stand out. Mercedes-Benz Vision Urbanetic is autonomous and modular. However, the car is just a concept right now and there is no word on when it will become a reality.
Honor View 20
Honor View 20 was unveiled in China last month and is set to be launched globally in Paris on January 22. However, the smartphone also made an appearance at the CES 2019. The key highlight of the device is that it comes with a cutout selfie camera on the top left of its display and provides a full-screen experience to the user. You can read the complete specifications of the smartphone here.
LG 8K OLED TV
The rollable TV wasn’t the only device by LG that managed to make heads turn at CES 2019. The company also launched the LG 8K OLED TV which does an amazing job at offering the top-notch video quality with the massive images that are projected on the screen. As of now, there is no word on the pricing of the television, but expect it to be quite expensive.
Motorola Halo Baby Monitor
Motorola’s new monitor comes with a 1080p camera can be connected to the side of your baby’s crib or cot. It then hangs over the top, so you don’t really have to be in the same room to keep an eye on your child. The monitor also comes with infrared night vision of up to 10 meters and can project virtual light mobiles. The device can be picked up at $249 and if you also pick the monitoring screen, you will have to spend $299.
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Samsung ‘The Wall’ TV
South Korean technology giant is back with The Wall. If you were impressed with the 146-inch ‘The Wall’ TV that Samsung showcased last year at Consumer Electronics Show, we don’t know how you’ll react when we tell you that the company unveiled a 219-inches television this year. The television is also available in a smaller 75-inches size and has support for Google Assistant as well as Amazon Alexa. The pricing of the device has not as yet been specified yet.
Garmin Vivoactive 3 Verizon
Garmin unveiled its first LTE fitness watch at CES 2019. The smartwatch comes with some safety features that are worth mentioning including a technology similar to Apple Watch 4’s fall detection. You can even download and play music of your choice on the smartwatch. While there is no word on the pricing of the watch year, we are hoping to find out more about it in March
Jabra Elite 85h
Jabra Elite 85h is a pair of wireless headphones by the company and it rivals some leading models from Bose and Sony. The headphones come with eight microphones, has noise-cancelling technology and supports Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. The expected pricing of the headphones is $300.
HP Omen X Emperium 65 big format gaming display
HP’s new offering is a 65-inch gaming display that brings gaming-quality performance to the big screen. The display comes with a refresh rate of 144Hz and supports HDR. The gaming display will start shipping in February this year and is priced at $5,000.
Samsung Q900 8K TV
Samsung last year announced its 85-inch Q900 8K TV. And at CES 2019, it announced a bigger 98-inch screen variant. So if you are someone who would love to have a home theatre experience, this can be a perfect pick for you. However, there is no word on the price and availability of the device yet.
Matrix PowerWatch 2
Matrix Industries’ latest fitness smartwatch, PowerWatch 2 has one speciality – it only runs on solar power and body-generated heat. It can be used to track heart rate, count steps, and is 200-meter water resistant. It can be pre-ordered now at Indiegogo for $200. After it gets launched, it will be available for $499.
Samsung Space Monitor
Samsung’s Space Monitors are available in two sizes – one comes with a 27-inch display and the other with a 32-inch screen. They can clamp back to the workspace and sit against the wall when you aren’t using them and when you need them, you can pull them down to any level to begin using. While the 27-inch monitor is priced at $400, the 32-inch costs $500. Both the models will be shipped in March.
Asus ZenBook S13
Asus ZenBook S13 has a 13.9-inch LED display and comes with a reverse notch and thinner bezels that give it an all-screen experience. The device is powered by Nvidia GeForce MX150 GPU and comes with up to 16GB of LPDDR3 RAM and 1TB of SSD storage. The pricing of the laptop has not yet been revealed.
Samsung Notebook Odyssey
This is the gaming laptop by Samsung and it has an all-metal body and a brand-new heating system. The company has housed top-notch internals in the gaming notebook which will be going on sale in early 2019. However, right now there is no word on the pricing of Samsung Notebook Odyssey.
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[td_smart_list_end] Kingston HyperX Savage EXO external SSD review: Extreme storage performance for gamers
Kingston has been making a lot of great solid state drives that are easy on the pocket and deliver best in class performance. We have been using Kingston’s internal SSDs since a long time now and are quite amazed how they can give the some of the big boys a run for their money. Their drives are great to look at and many gamers and digital artists swear by it. We got another SS drive to review from Kingston, this time not for the inside of a PC or laptop, but for external usage. Called the Kingston HyperX Savage EXO external SSD, we gave it a thorough test and this is what we could make of this nifty little device.
Design
The Kingston HyperX Savage EXO external SSD is built for people and gamers who want extreme performance from their external storage drive. Before we talk about that, let us first talk about the form factor of this SSD. This external storage drive is built like a slim tablet, which is dressed in silverish grey and black colours. One thing to notice here is that there are no screws holding the external panels together. Instead they are locked in with each other.
The design is futuristic and unlike the boring large candy bar block this one looks quite nice at 10.24mm thickness. The twin curved edges on top flatten out midway, adding to the show. On the right side, users will find the USB Type C port along with a white LED light, which turns on when the data is being accessed to or from the Kingston HyperX Savage EXO external SSD. The HyperX branding can be found on the top panel of the SSD with the company code sticker located at the bottom.
In the box users will get two data cables. One is USB Type C to USB Type C that can connect the drive to a MAC and the other is USB Type C to USB Type A, to connect it with PCs and gaming consoles. A neat HyperX sticker is also part of the package in case you want to slap it on to the side of your console or PC. A bit of a show value.
Performance
The Kingston HyperX Savage EXO external SSD is very fast when it comes to performance. It is available in two configuration 480GB 3D TLC NAND and 960GB 3D TLC NAND. We got the 480 gigs version over for the review. This drive supports connectivity ports up to USB 3.1. So, with great excitement we put it to the test, to know how it actually performs.
Our test bench includes an Intel i5 8th Gen CPU, 8GB RAM, 480 GB SSD and of course to test comes with a USB 3.0 USB port. The company claims that the Kingston HyperX Savage EXO external SSD has read speeds of up to 500MBPS and write speeds of up to 480MBPS. So, we ran the tests to understand how true is that statement. On Crystal Disk Mark test bench, we got read speed of 462MBPS and write speed of 440.2 MBPS.
We were able to transfer a 1GB file from our system to the drive in under 2.6 seconds. This drive kept blowing our mind further and further. The Kingston HyperX Savage EXO external SSD is not only quick but super quick. When connected to a console, gamers will find up to 20% boost in game load times, and yes, it is compatible with both Xbox One and Playstation 4.
Verdict
At just 56 grams it is one of the lightest SSDs to arrive on our review table. With 3 years warranty the 480GB Kingston HyperX Savage EXO external SSD can be picked up for around Rs 14,000 from places like Nehru Place in Delhi or Lamington Road in Mumbai. Its original box price is Rs 15,999. Some might find it to be a bit steep, but the best performance does come at a bit of a price. Overall, we loved how this external SSD looks with premium materials used all around it. And when it comes to speed, both read and write, like we said it can give some of the best in the business a run for their money.
Pros: Good Looks
Lightweight and easy to carry
Extreme performance
Cons: Price on the higher side
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In the box users will get two data cables. One is USB Type C to USB Type C that can connect the drive to a MAC and the other is USB Type C to USB Type A, to connect it with PCs and gaming consoles. A neat HyperX sticker is also part of the package in case you want to slap it on to the side of your console or PC. A bit of a show value.
Performance
The Kingston HyperX Savage EXO external SSD is very fast when it comes to performance. It is available in two configuration 480GB 3D TLC NAND and 960GB 3D TLC NAND. We got the 480 gigs version over for the review. This drive supports connectivity ports up to USB 3.1. So, with great excitement we put it to the test, to know how it actually performs.
Our test bench includes an Intel i5 8th Gen CPU, 8GB RAM, 480 GB SSD and of course to test comes with a USB 3.0 USB port. The company claims that the Kingston HyperX Savage EXO external SSD has read speeds of up to 500MBPS and write speeds of up to 480MBPS. So, we ran the tests to understand how true is that statement. On Crystal Disk Mark test bench, we got read speed of 462MBPS and write speed of 440.2 MBPS.
We were able to transfer a 1GB file from our system to the drive in under 2.6 seconds. This drive kept blowing our mind further and further. The Kingston HyperX Savage EXO external SSD is not only quick but super quick. When connected to a console, gamers will find up to 20% boost in game load times, and yes, it is compatible with both Xbox One and Playstation 4.
Verdict
At just 56 grams it is one of the lightest SSDs to arrive on our review table. With 3 years warranty the 480GB Kingston HyperX Savage EXO external SSD can be picked up for around Rs 14,000 from places like Nehru Place in Delhi or Lamington Road in Mumbai. Its original box price is Rs 15,999. Some might find it to be a bit steep, but the best performance does come at a bit of a price. Overall, we loved how this external SSD looks with premium materials used all around it. And when it comes to speed, both read and write, like we said it can give some of the best in the business a run for their money.
Pros: Good Looks
Lightweight and easy to carry
Extreme performance
Cons: Price on the higher side
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The CES 2019 has seen a number of new innovations and exciting gadgets starting from LG’s rollable TV to the design of Uber’s upcoming air taxi service. A number of laptops and televisions were launched at the ongoing tech show. And now, Sony has announced an update to its noise cancellation headphone lineup at CES 2019. While the update it a small one, we are sure that many users will find it to be extremely useful.
Sony WH-1000XM3 noise-cancelling headphones, that were announced by the company at IFA 2018 are confirmed to be getting the Amazon Alexa update in the next few weeks. Sony’s on-ear WH-1000XM3 wireless headphones are the successor to the company’s WH-1000XM2 model and come with 40mm drivers, 30 hours of battery life and have noise cancellation modes that can be customised by the users. Sony WH-1000XM3 (review) supports high-resolution audio codecs like aptX HD and LDAC. The headphone’s predecessor – Sony WI-1000X – can be worn around the neck, are wireless and are claimed to offer 10 hours of battery life. Like Sony WH-1000XM3, WI-1000X are also very good at noise cancellation.
While all the three headphones already have support for Google Assistant, they will be getting support for Alexa as a firmware update in Q1 2019. The update will be available to users via Sony’s Headphones Connect App – for both Android and iOS versions. However, it is worth noticing that even though the headphones will have support for both the digital assistants, customers will only be able to use one at a time.
The Sony WH-1000MX3 bears a price tag of Rs 29,990 in India, and its predecessor WH-1000XM2 can be bought at Rs 28,000. Sony WI-1000X headphones cost Rs 21,990, but some online shopping sites are selling them for cheaper.
Apart from these announcements, the company also updated its range of Extra Bass speakers at the tech event. The speakers that have been launched by Sony are SRS-XB12, SRS-XB22, and SRS-XB33, which are successors of Sony’s XB10, XB20, and XB30 speakers respectively. Sony has also announced some 8K and 4K televisions which come Apple AirPlay support at CES 2019.
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CES 2019: Asus Chromebook Flip C434 launched
Taiwanese consumer electronics maker Asus has announced its new Chromebook Flip C434 at CES 2019. Asus Chromebook Flip C434 is the successor of the company’s Flip C302 that we saw in 2017 and it comes with a 360-degree hinge, which means that it can also be used as a tablet. The laptop comes with an aluminium design and is powered by the Intel 8th generation CPUs. Besides this, there are a number of other upgrades in the Chromebook Flip C434.
The Asus Chromebook Flip C434 has a 14-inch NanoEdge display with a full-HD resolution which is outlined by bezels that are 0.5-inch in size. It is worth noticing that NanoEdge display technology is not something new on Asus Zenbook laptops. Coupled with it is a full-sized backlit keyboard on the Asus Chromebook Flip C434 laptop.
There will be three processors that customers will be able to choose from on the new Chromebook Flip C434. The device is powered by Intel Core m3-8100Y, Intel Core i5-8200Y or Intel Core i7-8500Y processor. All the three variants come with up to 3GB of RAM and up to 128GB of eMMc storage.
The connectivity options of the Asus Chromebook Flip C434 laptop include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.0, and three USB 3.1 ports. Among these three, two are USB Type-C and one is a Type-A port. The newly launched device by the Taiwanese giant comes with 48Whr of battery capacity. It also has a microSD card reader and comes with an audio combo jack.
Prior to CES 2019, Asus announced four new Chromebooks, among which is the company’s first Chrome OS-based tablet. The four Chromebooks that were launched by Asus were a part of the company’s new Chromebook Education series laptops. The Asus Chromebook Flip C434 laptop that has been launched at CES 2019, is among the premium offerings by the Taiwanese technology company.
The price of the Asus Chromebook Flip C434 laptop will start at $569, and the company said that it will be available to purchase in the next few months. However, there is no specific date of launch announced at the moment.
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Love sending stickers to your friends on WhatsApp? Here, we tell you how you can create your own stickers to send them on WhatsApp as instant messages. By following the steps in the video you would be able to create stickers out of any picture in your smartphone and then send it to your contacts. All you need to do is download an app and get started. Watch our video to know more…
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This is what Uber’s flying taxi may look like
When Uber was launched, it truly changed the way we hail taxis. The concept of calling to book a cab became absolutely obsolete once the app gained popularity, which it did fairly quickly after its inception. And last year, the company said that it would literally take its business to the skies. There is still time for this to happen, but at the ongoing CES 2019, a Texas-based company Bell showcased a full-scale model of the ride-hailing firm’s upcoming air taxis. While the interiors of the hybrid-electric air taxi by Bell were showcased at last year’s CES, this year the taxi was seen taking off and landing vertically. For those unaware, Bell is into making aircraft for the military as well as commercial usage.
The hybrid-electric air taxi vehicle unveiled by Bell Nexus has six fans and a hybrid propulsion system that covers a large area. You can say that the vehicle is a large and much more advanced version of consumer drones that we have seen till now. However, we should mention that the design that Bell Nexus has showcased at CES 2019 is not a working model.
Uber has said that it plans to launch its Uber Air service in the next four years and the service will be available internationally. However, the company did not specify a timeline for the latter. For its ambitious futuristic air taxi service, Uber is working with a number of companies.
It is also worth noticing that this isn’t the first time that a prototype of Uber’s air taxi vehicle has been unveiled. Prior to this in May last year, the company had revealed its air taxi prototype and said that it will start commercial operations in 2023.
Speaking about Uber’s upcoming air taxi, Mitch Snyder, the president and CEO of Bell said, “As space at the ground level becomes limited, we must solve transportation challenges in the vertical dimension – and that’s where Bell’s on-demand mobility vision takes hold.”
To recall, last year in August Uber has said that India is one among the five countries where it will bring its flying taxi business. The company also said that once its flying taxi business does come to India, it will cut travel time in Mumbai by around 90%.
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Travis Touch Plus translator with support for over 100 languages is coming to India
One of the most major troubles that one can encounter while travelling to a new city is the language barrier. If you don’t know the language of the place you are going to, even doing the most basic of tasks can prove to be challenging. Imagine wanting salt at a restaurant and having to draw out for the waiter to understand! While at most places Google Translate can help, but if you travelling to a place that has censorship on certain Internet-based services like China or an area where there is little or no network, you can find yourself in a major problem.
Dutch-based startup Travis has addressed this problem and launched a product – Travis Touch Plus. The newly launched device can help in translating to and teaching over 100 languages. And the best part, you can do this with just a touch of a button.
The translator uses artificial intelligence and machine learning which has support for voice commands can be charged wirelessly and incorporated a language learning software. The company has emphasized that Travis Touch Plus can not only be used to translate languages, but also to learn them. It even claims that other than Travis Touch Plus, no other human help will be required for anyone who wants to learn a new language which is not his native tongue.
The translator was launched in the United States in December last year and is now set to come to India. As of now, there is no word on whether the device will support any regional languages, but it does sound like a good gadget for anyone who travels a lot around the world or is just simply interested in languages.
Speaking about the product, CEO Lennart Van der Ziel says, “Travis Teacher sets us apart and shows that we are doing more than just translating language, we are breaking language barriers. If we are able to help someone learn a language through our device, we have more than exceeded our goal to make bilingual conversation a frictionless experience.”
While there are a number of apps available that can be used to translate languages, we think it’s cool to have a gadget to learn new languages and be multilingual too!
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