Coming back to Samsung Galaxy Note 8, the company’s Members app shows that the smartphone will be getting the OneUI update based on Android Pie. OneUI is Samsung’s new user interface that succeeds the company’s Experience UI and was unveiled at the smartphone maker’s developer conference in November last year along with the foldable phone. It is worth mentioning that although Samsung Galaxy Note 8 will be getting updated to OneUI, Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ would not be. However, as we mentioned earlier, Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ will be getting the Android Pie update in March this year. The only difference is that they will continue to run Samsung Experience UI.
We should also mention that earlier, Samsung’s schedule was slightly different as Galaxy Note 9 was expected to get the Android Pie update along with Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ in March. Recently, it was also confirmed by Samsung Turkey that all the three devices will be getting the Android Pie update in March. Considering these two maybe it can be assumed that the Android Pie update schedule for Samsung’s 2017 smartphones varies from one market to the other.
The company has been rolling out the OneUI update based on Android Pie to Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ since last month. Samsung Galaxy Note 9 will also reportedly receive the Android Pie update this month.
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There’s some good news for Samsung Galaxy Note 8 users. The smartphone will be getting the update to Android Pie in February, according to the roadmap shared by Samsung on its Samsung Members app. It is worth noticing that this means that Samsung will be rolling out the Android Pie update to Galaxy Note 8 handsets before Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ devices, which are scheduled to get the update in March. This update was first reported by SamMobile.
The South Korean technology giant is also anticipated to roll out the Android 9.0 Pie update to its Galaxy Note 9 phablet in the later part of this month. The smartphone maker has already started conducting a beta programme to test the new features of the upcoming Android Pie update with a few users before it finally rolls it’s out to the masses.
Coming back to Samsung Galaxy Note 8, the company’s Members app shows that the smartphone will be getting the OneUI update based on Android Pie. OneUI is Samsung’s new user interface that succeeds the company’s Experience UI and was unveiled at the smartphone maker’s developer conference in November last year along with the foldable phone. It is worth mentioning that although Samsung Galaxy Note 8 will be getting updated to OneUI, Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ would not be. However, as we mentioned earlier, Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ will be getting the Android Pie update in March this year. The only difference is that they will continue to run Samsung Experience UI.
We should also mention that earlier, Samsung’s schedule was slightly different as Galaxy Note 9 was expected to get the Android Pie update along with Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ in March. Recently, it was also confirmed by Samsung Turkey that all the three devices will be getting the Android Pie update in March. Considering these two maybe it can be assumed that the Android Pie update schedule for Samsung’s 2017 smartphones varies from one market to the other.
The company has been rolling out the OneUI update based on Android Pie to Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ since last month. Samsung Galaxy Note 9 will also reportedly receive the Android Pie update this month.
Image courtesy: SamMobile
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Coming back to Samsung Galaxy Note 8, the company’s Members app shows that the smartphone will be getting the OneUI update based on Android Pie. OneUI is Samsung’s new user interface that succeeds the company’s Experience UI and was unveiled at the smartphone maker’s developer conference in November last year along with the foldable phone. It is worth mentioning that although Samsung Galaxy Note 8 will be getting updated to OneUI, Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ would not be. However, as we mentioned earlier, Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ will be getting the Android Pie update in March this year. The only difference is that they will continue to run Samsung Experience UI.
We should also mention that earlier, Samsung’s schedule was slightly different as Galaxy Note 9 was expected to get the Android Pie update along with Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ in March. Recently, it was also confirmed by Samsung Turkey that all the three devices will be getting the Android Pie update in March. Considering these two maybe it can be assumed that the Android Pie update schedule for Samsung’s 2017 smartphones varies from one market to the other.
The company has been rolling out the OneUI update based on Android Pie to Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ since last month. Samsung Galaxy Note 9 will also reportedly receive the Android Pie update this month.
Image courtesy: SamMobile
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The Fitbit Charge 3 is the latest health tracker by the company. It is priced at Rs 15,999 for the special edition variant that comes with one additional strap and Rs 13,990 for the regular edition. Here we unbox the smart fitness tracker and show you its box contents and the first look of the smart band.
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Google maps is getting instant messages support, now connect to businesses as you may
Google maps has launched a new update in which there are instant messaging options while you navigate to reach your destination. This messaging option is only meant for businesses to communicate with their customers right now. We can expect Google Maps to make this update available for all its users very soon. As always, the company would probably like to test this new feature for its users before making them widely available.
The screenshots show local businesses, so it’s unclear if the feature works on devices where the Messages tab is available. Businesses will, of course have this feature in order for it to work with potential customers. Google Maps offers information about a lot of places, apart from providing directions to any place on this planet. This includes a way to plan meetings with friends. In the near future, Google Maps will also provide a few Waze-like incident reporting features in order to improve navigation further.
Google had earlier announced a 3D globe mode for Google Maps. This happened back in the middle of last year. Prior to this, Google Maps used Mercator projection in order to display Earth like a flat surface. It was quite popular back then and made it simple to print what it projected. However, the map did have its fair share of problems, like the size of Greenland and Africa appeared to be the same due to the Mercator projection.
Then there was Google Maps & Earth Help forum, wherein there was a question-answer session. In that, to a query addressed to Joel H, he answered, “The first launch of Maps actually did not use Mercator, and streets in high latitude places like Stockholm did not meet at right angles on the map the way they do in reality. While this distorts a ‘zoomed-out view’ of the map, it allows close-ups (street level) to appear more like reality. The majority of our users are looking down at the street level for businesses, directions, etc… so we’re sticking with this projection for now.”
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New Motorola Moto G7 case renders leaked: Here is what we know about it
Motorola Moto G7 series has been leaked previously, too. Now, there has been another leak in the form of Case Renders which reveal the phone from all six sides. There is a waterdrop notch on the front, a dual rear camera and also a fingerprint sensor at the back. Previously, from what has been tipped by SlashLeaks we have got to know that the smartphone will come with a slight chin below the display. In terms of the dual rear cameras, we know that they will come with an LED flash.
As mentioned, previous reports have revealed the entire Moto G7 series. There are four phones belonging to it—Moto G7, Moto G7 Plus, Moto G7 Power and Moto G7 Play. The first three have crossed the Federal Communications Commission(FCC) and the G7 Play was approved by the Eurasian Economic Commission(EEC). From what we know about the smartphones, the G7 and G7 Plus are supposed to have a waterdrop notch. On the other hand, the Moto G7 Power and Moto G7 Play will have a traditional notch.
While the Moto G7 and G7 Plus will have a waterdrop notch, we can make out from the renders that they are comparatively thicker than phones of other brands. The Motorola Moto G7 Power will house a 5,000mAh battery which is the largest amongst all the others in the same series. Earlier in Geekbench, the smartphone scored 1,286 points based on its single-core and multi-core processor performance.
The Moto G7 is anticipated to have a headphone jack and USB Type-C charging port. Speaking of operating system, the Moto G7 Play is expected to run on Android Pie out-of-the-box. Also, the device is expected to have a microSD slot, an audio jack, a hybrid SIM slot and a back-mounted fingerprint scanner with a Moto dimple.
Coming back to the Motorola Moto G7, it is supposed to be announced by the company during February. The other phones might be announced around that same time period too. The Moto G7 was supposed to launch last month with a Qualcomm Snapdragon Octa-core 660 processor, but the launch has been moved further. Reports suggest that it will be powered by a 3,000mAh battery with a 6GB RAM and will come with 64GB on-board storage.
Image courtesy: OnLeaks
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Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1’s price slashed in India
Taiwanese handset maker Asus’ Zenfone Max Pro M1 smartphone saw a lot of success in the Indian market last year. Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 was launched in the budget segment by the company and was praised for its powerful specifications and a big battery. Just as the new year started, Asus has made the smartphone an even more attractive buy by slashing the price of all its variants by Rs 1,000.
Prior to the price cut, the 3GB RAM/32GB internal storage model of the smartphone was priced at Rs 10,999, the 4GB RAM/64GB onboard storage version cost Rs 12,999 and the 6GB RAM/64GB storage variant came at a price tag of Rs 14,999. Post the price cut, the 3GB RAM model is priced at Rs 9,999, the 4GB RAM version costs Rs 11,999 and the 6GB RAM variant can be picked up at Rs 13,999. The smartphones can be bought from Flipkart, which the company’s exclusive retail partner for the said devices.
It is worth noticing that this development comes right after Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (review) went on open sale in India. Speaking about the price cut, Dinesh Sharma, Asus’ Head of Mobile Business said, “Early last year we had shared our strategy – firstly, to provide the best technology that will work in India and secondly, to make the smartphone available at an attractive pricing. Today, we are delighted that the strategy has worked well and the ZenFone product line is now well established.”
To recall, Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (review) sports a 5.99-inch full-HD+ IPS Full View display that has an aspect ratio of 18:9 and runs a nearly stock version of Android 8.1 Oreo. Powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor clubbed with Adreno 509 GPU, the smartphone is available in 3GB/4GB/6GB RAM variants. While the 3GB RAM model comes with 32GB internal storage, the 4GB and 6GB RAM variants are available with 64GB onboard storage. The smartphone can hold a microSD card of up to 2TB.
On the camera front, the 3GB RAM/4GB RAM models come with a dual rear setup with a 13MP Omnivision sensor and a 5MP depth sensing sensor. For selfies and video calls, there is an 8MP front-facing snapper. Speaking of the 6GB RAM model, it has 16MP+5MP dual rear cameras and sports a 16MP selfie camera. Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 mobile houses a 5,000mAh battery and supports 10W charging.
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Moto Z4 Play renders reveal waterdrop notch, support for Moto Mods
The Moto Z series is known to have a signature design and it has stuck to it for three years now, partly because the smartphones support Moto Mods that lets users add more features to their device. For some time now, it was being speculated that Motorola’s Moto Z4 series will get a fresh design, because of which the smartphones will not support Moto Mods. However, a video render of the upcoming Moto Z4 Play has surfaced online which proves that these speculations are wrong, and thankfully Moto Mods are going to be around at least for one more year.
Moto Z4 Play’s renders have been made by Onleaks in collaboration with technology blog CompareRaja. We should mention that Onleaks has been mostly accurate when it comes to revealing looks of upcoming smartphones, so we can consider these images and video as credible.
The renders reveal that Moto Z4 Play will come with a waterdrop shaped notch and sport thinner bezels than that of Moto Z3 Play. Even the chin of the device will be thinner and that means that unlike what we have seen till now, the smartphone wouldn’t have the Motorola branding on it.
On its back panel, Moto Z4 Play will house a circular camera bump and it clearly has space for Moto Mods to be attached. But what surprised us was the fact that Moto Z4 Play will come with a single rear camera, unlike most smartphones from the company that have dual rear cameras. However, we should mention that the sensor comes with a triple LED flash.
While Moto Z3 Play came with a fingerprint sensor on its side edge. However, the render does not show Moto Z4 Play to have the same placement for its fingerprint scanner. We know that it cannot be housed at the back because of the Moto Mod, so we are expecting to see an in-display fingerprint scanner even though the render doesn’t show it.
The smartphone is shown to have 16 connector pins at the bottom, which can be used to attach the Moto Mod. Other than that, there is a 3.5mm headphone jack and a USB Type-C port. The SIM tray and the speaker grille are at the top and the power and volume rocker buttons are on the right edge. As of now, we are not aware of the specifications of the smartphone, but the display is said to be 6.2-inches in size and its dimensions are reportedly 158 x 75 x 7.25 mm.
Image and video courtesy: CompareRaja, @Onleaks
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The renders reveal that Moto Z4 Play will come with a waterdrop shaped notch and sport thinner bezels than that of Moto Z3 Play. Even the chin of the device will be thinner and that means that unlike what we have seen till now, the smartphone wouldn’t have the Motorola branding on it.
On its back panel, Moto Z4 Play will house a circular camera bump and it clearly has space for Moto Mods to be attached. But what surprised us was the fact that Moto Z4 Play will come with a single rear camera, unlike most smartphones from the company that have dual rear cameras. However, we should mention that the sensor comes with a triple LED flash.
While Moto Z3 Play came with a fingerprint sensor on its side edge. However, the render does not show Moto Z4 Play to have the same placement for its fingerprint scanner. We know that it cannot be housed at the back because of the Moto Mod, so we are expecting to see an in-display fingerprint scanner even though the render doesn’t show it.
The smartphone is shown to have 16 connector pins at the bottom, which can be used to attach the Moto Mod. Other than that, there is a 3.5mm headphone jack and a USB Type-C port. The SIM tray and the speaker grille are at the top and the power and volume rocker buttons are on the right edge. As of now, we are not aware of the specifications of the smartphone, but the display is said to be 6.2-inches in size and its dimensions are reportedly 158 x 75 x 7.25 mm.
Image and video courtesy: CompareRaja, @Onleaks
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South Korean technology giant Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S10 smartphone has been in news for months now. The smartphone, which is about to be launched in a few weeks, is the company’s tenth-anniversary edition. Samsung is expected to launch three smartphones in its Galaxy S10 lineup this year, followed by a 5G variant that will be launched with the handset maker’s foldable phone.
There have been a number of rumours and leaks about the upcoming lineup by Samsung and the latest one to surface online is a video that shows what may be the case for Samsung Galaxy S10+. While the video does not include the smartphone, it does give us an idea about how Samsung Galaxy S10+ may look like.
Ice Universe, which is known for sharing leaks about Samsung smartphones, has posted a video on YouTube which showcases the Samsung Galaxy S10+ case. It is worth noticing that the case fits around Samsung Galaxy S9+ quite well. We should mention that Samsung Galaxy S9+ sports a 6.2-inch display while reports suggest that the company’s Galaxy S10+ will come with a 6.4-inch display.
Considering that Samsung Galaxy S10+’s case fits Galaxy S9+ so well, it means that the South Korean technology company plans to add more screen space without actually increasing the size of the smartphone. The case also has cut-outs for USB-C port, volume rocker keys and the dedicated Bixby button. Note that all of these are placed similarly as they were on Samsung Galaxy S9+, so it makes sense how the smartphone’s case fit the ‘predecessor’.
There is a large cut-out in the smartphone’s case for the horizontally stacked triple-camera setup, which confirms the reports which claimed the same. The smartphone maker has been focussing on photography-centric smartphones since last year and this was evident when it revamped its Galaxy A series with smartphones that feature triple and quadruple rear camera setups. And now, we are expecting to see multiple rear cameras on its flagship device too.
According to reports, Samsung Galaxy S10+ will sport a 12MP wide-angle sensor which will have a 78-degree field of view, a 16MP super wide-angle sensor that will have a 123-degree field of vision and a 13MP telephoto sensor with a 45-degree field of vision.
Image and Video courtesy: YouTube, Ice Universe
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Nokia 9 PureView’s successor to come with Snapdragon 855 SoC, support 5G connectivity
Nokia 9 PureView is a much-anticipated and talked-about smartphone. While we haven’t got a formal confirmation of the upcoming smartphone yet, reports of its successor have already started surfacing online. The successor to Nokia 9 will reportedly come with Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor and have support for 5G connectivity. It has also been reported that the upcoming offering by Nokia will be launched officially in August 2019.
All of this has been claimed by a tipster with Twitter account Nokia_Leaks. The tweet read, “Nokia 9 PureView successor with Snapdragon 855 planned tentatively in August 2019. 5G support, Penta-Lens camera, 2K display true edge-to-edge display with camera hole.” The tipster also went on to say that the Nokia 9 successor will pack a “bigger sensor than Nokia 9 PureView” and come with “better imaging quality”.
As per the tweet, the successor of Nokia 9 PureView will sport a “true edge-to-edge” QHD (2K) display that will have a cut-out hole to house the selfie camera of the smartphone. It is worth noticing that this will be different from Nokia 9, which will reportedly have a flat display and come with thin bezels.Nokia 9 PureView successor with Snapdragon 855 planned tentatively in August 2019. 5G support, Penta-Lens camera, 2K display true edge-to-edge display with camera hole. @Nokiapoweruser #Nokia #Nokia9PureView
— Nokia_Leaks (@LeaksNokia) January 2, 2019
The cut-out selfie camera, till now, has been seen on Samsung Galaxy A8s, Huawei Nova 4 and Honor V20 smartphones. It is also expected to be seen on Samsung Galaxy S10 and now, the tweet by the tipster has claimed that Nokia 9 successor will sport it too. While Samsung calls this screen type as Infinity O, there is no word on what Nokia will name it. It has also been said that much like Nokia 9 PureView smartphone, its successor will come with a penta-lens camera too. However, in a separate tweet, the tipster said that the smartphone will have a bigger sensor than Nokia 9. Speaking of Nokia 9 PureView, it is expected to be launched at Mobile World Congress that is scheduled for next month and will come with an in-display fingerprint sensor, 6-inch display panel, 8GB RAM, and 256GB of onboard. We should also mention that since we have no official information about Nokia 9 PureView, these details about its successor can be taken with a pinch of salt. Image courtesy: 91mobiles, @Onleaks 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.It will pack bigger sensor than Nokia 9 PureView & better imaging quality
— Nokia_Leaks (@LeaksNokia) January 2, 2019
How to delete your Twitter account
Twitter is one of the most widely used social media networking sites. Politicians, film celebrities and other important people articulate information on this platform every now and then. A lot of important news, links and posts are shared on Twitter everyday. It is no doubt an important portal if you want to consume news headlines on a daily basis. However, that can never toss away your need to deactivate or delete your account if need be. If you are fed up of Twitter and want to deactivate or delete your account then follow the steps below.
Here are the steps given for your assistance:
- Login to your twitter account with your username and password.
- Click on your profile picture. Once you click on it, it will automatically appear on your screen.
- Here you will find a dropdown menu. Click on that. The last option among the list which appears from there will be ‘settings and privacy’. Click on that.
- Scroll down to the bottom until you find the ‘Deactivate my account’ button. Make sure you carefully check each and every option while scrolling. You might not find the button because it is low in the order.
- After going to ‘Deactivate my account’ enter your username in the bar which appears.
- Press on Enter to continue. Then you are supposed to type in your password.
- Once you typed in, re-enter your password.
- Here on the ‘Deactivate account’ button will be activated. Press that and your account will be deactivated
Vivo Carnival sale: Vivo NEX, Vivo V9 Pro, Vivo V11 Pro and other available at discounted prices
If you have been planning to buy a new selfie-centric smartphone, then right now is definitely a good time to do so. E-commerce website Amazon India and Chinese smartphone brand Vivo have joined hands to run a promotional sale called ‘Vivo Carnival’. Vivo Carnival is a three-day sale that promises to offer some exciting deals on select smartphones from the handset maker.
In addition to this, Amazon India has also teamed up with HDFC to Bank to offer a 10% discount on EMI transactions paid for by HDFC Bank debit cards and up to 5% off on EMI transactions paid for by the bank’s credit cards.
Besides regular discounts, some exchange offers and no-cost EMI options are also available on Vivo smartphones.
Speaking of the discounts that are available on Amazon India as a part of the sale, the 6GB RAM/64GB internal storage variant of Vivo V9 Pro smartphone can be bought at Rs 17,990, which is Rs 2,000 less than its MRP. Other than this, Amazon has also offered an additional discount of Rs 4,000 over the exchange offers that are currently available for the purchase of Vivo V9 Pro smartphone.
Vivo V11 Pro and Vivo V11 smartphones also have offers running on them. Other than the normal exchange value on the smartphones, Amazon is offering an additional Rs 3,000 discount during the Vivo Carnival sale.
Speaking of the company’s flagship of the year, Vivo NEX (review), the 8GB RAM/128GB storage model of the smartphone is available at Rs 39,990 rather than its MRP Rs 47,990 during the sale. That’s not all. The e-commerce website is also offering an instant discount of Rs 5,000 over the normal exchange offers available on Vivo NEX smartphone. The smartphone comes with a pop-up selfie camera and has been designed to provide a full-screen experience to users. Its dual rear cameras are backed by several AI-enhanced features.
Other than this, there are some exchange offers available on other Vivo smartphones. Over the normal exchange values of Vivo Y95 and Vivo Y83 Pro, an additional discount of Rs 2,000 and Rs 3,000 can be availed. Vivo Y93 is also available for an extra discount of Rs 2,000 over the exchange offers that are running. It is worth noticing that the offers are not limited to any specific smartphone being exchanged. These discounts only offer an additional value over the exchange offers that were previously available. No cost EMI payment options can also be availed on some modes of payment.
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OnePlus 6 gets OxygenOS 9.0.3 with December Android security patch
The OnePlus 6 has started getting OxygenOS 9.0.3 update, which brings the December 2018 Android security patch as well. This has led OnePlus to enhance some preloaded features in the phone, too. This update is rolling out in the OnePlus 6 in an incremental way. The OxygenOS 9.0.3 update is coming a few months after the phone received OxygenOS Open Beta 7 that had brought OnePlus Roaming. The roaming service is a neat feature that helps the users to surf the Web while travelling in a different country without having the need of a local SIM card.
This software update is going to be an OTA (over the air) update and users will receive it in a phased-out manner. The preloaded features which are going to be upgraded include WiFi and Bluetooth stability which enhances connectivity experience on the smartphone. The December Security Patch is going fix a lot of vulnerabilities in the OnePlus 6. To recall, this security patch was launched for the Google Pixel, Nexus and OnePlus 6T a month back.
Talking about the December Security Patch, it improves the Nightscape mode on the OnePlus 6 to quite an extent. This feature is a preloaded one in case of the OnePlus 6T which was incorporated with the intention to deliver an enhanced low-light image quality experience. Users can now use the same mode in OnePlus 6 and enjoy exceptional night photography.
An audio tuner has been introduced with the new update for better Bluetooth headphones experience on the OnePlus 6. Also, there is support for VoLTE, especially for users on Bouygues FR network. Users don’t have to worry about bugs as the phone will be regularly fixed. In order to check if your OnePlus 6 has received the update, go to settings>system>software updates.
To recall the tech specs of the OnePlus 6, it comes with a Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection on the 6.28-inch Optic AMOLED capacitive touchscreen. There are two RAM variants—8GB and 6GB. The first one comes with two storage options, that is 128GB and 256GB. On the other hand, the 6GB variant brings 64GB of internal storage. There are dual rear cameras which comprise of a 16MP and 20MP sensors. The front camera comprises of a single 16MP sensor. The device is powered by a 3,300mAh non-removable battery. Connectivity options in the OnePlus 6 include WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, hotspot, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC and USB Type C port.
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Huawei P30 Pro concept video shows quadruple rear cameras, in-display fingerprint scanner
Chinese smartphone maker Huawei may soon launch its P30 Pro smartphone as a part of its P30 series. As the name suggests, the series is the successor to Huawei P20 series that the Chinese brand launched last year. Although the company hasn’t confirmed that it is working on the smartphone series yet, a concept render video of the Huawei P30 Pro smartphone has been published on YouTube. The video has been posted on YouTube by Waqar Khan and is nearly three minutes long. Needless to say, it reveals certain key specifications about the smartphone.
We’ll start with what’s evidently visible. The video shows that Huawei P30 Pro smartphone comes with thin bezels and a waterdrop shaped notch. The device is shown to have curved edges, much like the ones we saw on Huawei P20 Pro. Reports have suggested that the back panel of the device will have a quad camera setup, and this can clearly be seen in the render video of Huawei P30 Pro smartphone. The video shared on YouTube also shows that the upcoming smartphone will be available in a mix of gradient and solid colours.
We should mention that the video is not an official one. As we mentioned earlier, it is a concept render video of Huawei P30 Pro based on all the leaks and rumours of the device that have surfaced online in the last few weeks.
The smartphone projected in the video has narrow bezels and a thin chin, so we can expect to see Huawei’s next offering with a high screen-to-body ratio. The waterdrop-style notch on the top of the display houses the selfie camera of the device.
The back panel of Huawei P30 Pro will reportedly sport four primary cameras. This can be seen in the video, but it is worth noticing that three cameras are stacked together vertically while the fourth one is a separate sensor placed right below them. The rear panel also has the LED flash module coupled with the cameras.
The render video also shows the presence of an in-display fingerprint scanner and the power and volume rocker buttons can be seen on the right edge. Huawei’s branding is also visible on the back panel of the smartphone.
It has been reported earlier that the smartphone will come with a 38MP Sony IMX607 primary sensor that will be powered by Exmor RS image processor. The smartphone is also expected to come with a curved OLED panel.
Image and video courtesy: Waqar Khan
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Huawei Y9(2019) launch teased by Amazon India
The Huawei Y9(2019) was announced last year during October. The e-commerce website, Amazon, has made it available for pre-order and registrations have begun for the same. Though the pricing in India isn’t known as of now, it is safe to assume that the Huawei Y9(2019) will fall into the budget category of smartphones. From what we know based on the leak and its launch in China, one key feature is that the phone would sport a display notch on the front to include two camera sensors. Also, there are minimal bezels on all the sides.
The Huawei Y9(2019) will run on EMUI 8.2 based Android 8.1 Oreo OS. The phone would have a 6.5-inch FullView Display with a 3D curved design. Screen resolution is 1,080×2,340 pixels and aspect ratio is 19.5:9. The smartphone is powered by a Kirin 710 processor and comes with AI Power 7.0. The handset would comprise of two RAM variants which are of 3GB and 4GB, both of which would have 64GB internal storage. The on-board storage is expandable up to 400GB via a microSD card.
Dual rear camera setup includes 13MP and 2MP sensor which have f/1.8 aperture and f/2.4 aperture respectively. This rear camera setup supports LED flash, HDR and PDAF. The dual front camera meant for selfies includes 16MP main sensor with f/1.0 aperture and 2MP sensor with f/2.4 aperture. Both of the setups reportedly come with AI-based features. The Huawei Y9(2019) packs a 4,000mAh battery that should keep it alive for more than a day. Connectivity options include Bluetooth, MicroUSB, WiFi Direct, WiFi hotspot, GPS/AGPSGlonass.
Sensors on this mobile device include fingerprint, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gravity sensor and gyroscope. The Fingerprint 4.0 identification technology in the Huawei Y9(2019) is claimed to unlock the device within 0.3 seconds. Dimensions of the phone are 162.4×77.1×8.1mm and it weighs 173 grams. SMS, MMS, Email, Push Email and IM service come on board as messaging options.
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12 smartphone trends that India saw in the last twelve months
The smartphone market changed dynamically in 2018 and we got to see a number of new innovations in devices. Here, we have listed down 12 trends the Indian mobile phone industry saw in 2018. The trends listed here have been observed by smartphone recommendations platform, PhoneCurry. These observations are claimed to have been derived from the behavioural mapping from 2.2 million users who used PhoneCurry in 2018 to decide which phone to buy. Take a look at the trends here:
According to PhoneCurry, around 75% of the smartphones launched in the Indian market were priced below Rs 20,000. And we have to admit, the budget segment of the Indian smartphone market did see some great additions in 2018 including Nokia 6.1 Plus, Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 and Zenfone Max Pro M2, Motorola One Power and Honor 8X.
The smartphone maker that launched the maximum number of devices in India in 2018 was Samsung. According to the data shared with us, Samsung launched 33 smartphones in India in 2018 and also happened to cover the widest price sweep.
Smartphones with over 5.6-inch displays were considered to be phablets by most in 2017. However, this changed in 2018 as around 61% of the devices that were launched had a display that was 5.6-inches in size or bigger, according to PhoneCurry. So, it’s safe to say that what would have been considered to be phablets in 2017 were smartphones of 2018.
If there was one very prominent trend that the Indian smartphone industry saw in 2018, it was the thinning down of bezels. Smartphone makers even shrank the size of notches on their devices and some completely removed them. All of this was done to provide users with a full-screen experience. According to PhoneCurry, 92% of the smartphones launched came with an aspect ratio of 18:9 or more. And among these, around 59% of the smartphones came with a notch on the top of the display.
Data from PhoneCurry says that average battery capacity in smartphones increased by about 10%. The platform has also said that a majority of smartphones priced above Rs 20,000 came with support for Quick charging.
Let’s admit it: MicroUSB is a dying port. At least in the premium segment, it is. And this isn’t just our opinion. Data from PhoneCurry supports our statement as it says that around 87% of the smartphones priced over Rs 30,000 came with a USB Type-C port. Another prominent trend among devices launched in this segment is that that they are switching away from the headphone jack.
Another very important observation that has been shared by PhoneCurry is the fact that almost half of the smartphones launched in 2018 came with dual rear cameras. This isn’t something surprising as the year saw a number of photography-centric smartphones getting launched including Samsung Galaxy A9 (review), which is the world’s first smartphone to come with four rear cameras on the back.
We feel that water resistance is one among the key features a smartphone can have. It automatically gets additional marks from us because users don’t have to be super-careful while using them. And according to PhoneCurry, in 2018, a majority of smartphones priced above Rs 30,000 were water resistant.
This one will not come as a surprise as customers’ interest in iPhones declined this year. The exorbitant pricing of the latest lineup may be responsible for it, but it did give an edge to Android smartphones.
According to data from various research firms, Xiaomi dominated the budget segment of the Indian smartphone market in 2018. And now, PhoneCurry has said that the company happens to have sold the most number of smartphones in India in 2018.
Xiaomi may have been the brand that sold the most number of smartphones, but that doesn’t make it the one with the highest rating. The data by PhoneCurry reveals that OnePlus took away that spot as users gave it the highest rating. In fact, Xiaomi even failed to grab the second position on this list as that was taken by Oppo’s sub-brand Realme.
Watch out Amazon! You weren’t the most preferred platform for shopping for smartphones this year. The findings by PhoneCurry reveal that online shoppers preferred Flipkart the most when it came to smartphone shopping, followed by Amazon India and Paytm.
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This segment saw the most number of smartphone launches
According to PhoneCurry, around 75% of the smartphones launched in the Indian market were priced below Rs 20,000. And we have to admit, the budget segment of the Indian smartphone market did see some great additions in 2018 including Nokia 6.1 Plus, Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 and Zenfone Max Pro M2, Motorola One Power and Honor 8X.
This technology giant launched the most number of smartphones in the country
The smartphone maker that launched the maximum number of devices in India in 2018 was Samsung. According to the data shared with us, Samsung launched 33 smartphones in India in 2018 and also happened to cover the widest price sweep.
‘Phablets’ became the ‘new smartphones’
Smartphones with over 5.6-inch displays were considered to be phablets by most in 2017. However, this changed in 2018 as around 61% of the devices that were launched had a display that was 5.6-inches in size or bigger, according to PhoneCurry. So, it’s safe to say that what would have been considered to be phablets in 2017 were smartphones of 2018.
Tall displays were a hit
If there was one very prominent trend that the Indian smartphone industry saw in 2018, it was the thinning down of bezels. Smartphone makers even shrank the size of notches on their devices and some completely removed them. All of this was done to provide users with a full-screen experience. According to PhoneCurry, 92% of the smartphones launched came with an aspect ratio of 18:9 or more. And among these, around 59% of the smartphones came with a notch on the top of the display.
Smartphone makers started taking this aspect seriously
Data from PhoneCurry says that average battery capacity in smartphones increased by about 10%. The platform has also said that a majority of smartphones priced above Rs 20,000 came with support for Quick charging.
Most smartphones in this segment came with a USB Type-C port and a headphone jack
Let’s admit it: MicroUSB is a dying port. At least in the premium segment, it is. And this isn’t just our opinion. Data from PhoneCurry supports our statement as it says that around 87% of the smartphones priced over Rs 30,000 came with a USB Type-C port. Another prominent trend among devices launched in this segment is that that they are switching away from the headphone jack.
Dual rear cameras finally started becoming mainstream
Another very important observation that has been shared by PhoneCurry is the fact that almost half of the smartphones launched in 2018 came with dual rear cameras. This isn’t something surprising as the year saw a number of photography-centric smartphones getting launched including Samsung Galaxy A9 (review), which is the world’s first smartphone to come with four rear cameras on the back.
Premium smartphones came with this important feature
We feel that water resistance is one among the key features a smartphone can have. It automatically gets additional marks from us because users don’t have to be super-careful while using them. And according to PhoneCurry, in 2018, a majority of smartphones priced above Rs 30,000 were water resistant.
This is what happened in the age-old rivalry between iPhones and Android smartphones
This one will not come as a surprise as customers’ interest in iPhones declined this year. The exorbitant pricing of the latest lineup may be responsible for it, but it did give an edge to Android smartphones.
This Chinese brand sold the most number of smartphones
According to data from various research firms, Xiaomi dominated the budget segment of the Indian smartphone market in 2018. And now, PhoneCurry has said that the company happens to have sold the most number of smartphones in India in 2018.
The highest rated smartphone brand of 2018 is…
Xiaomi may have been the brand that sold the most number of smartphones, but that doesn’t make it the one with the highest rating. The data by PhoneCurry reveals that OnePlus took away that spot as users gave it the highest rating. In fact, Xiaomi even failed to grab the second position on this list as that was taken by Oppo’s sub-brand Realme.
Online shoppers had this preference when it came to buying smartphones
Watch out Amazon! You weren’t the most preferred platform for shopping for smartphones this year. The findings by PhoneCurry reveal that online shoppers preferred Flipkart the most when it came to smartphone shopping, followed by Amazon India and Paytm.
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The wait is finally over for the ones who were coveting the ZenFone Max Pro M2. The smartphone has started selling on Flipkart. There are three RAM variants and all of them are available via flash sale on the Indian ecommerce website. Let us first introduce you to price and then the specifications of the phone.
Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 Price
As mentioned, the Asus ZenFone Max M2 has three RAM variants. The 3GB variant costs Rs 12,999, the 4GB variant costs Rs 14,999 and the 6GB variant comes at Rs 16,999. While the 3GB and 4GB RAM variants are still available, the 6GB RAM variant is listed as sold out already. However, you can register on the e-commerce website in order to get notified when the smartphone will be in stock once again.
Launch offers include no-cost EMIs up to Rs 14,900 for exchange of an old device. This also includes discounted rates for Flipkart’s Complete Mobile Protection programme that is available at Rs 399.
Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 Tech Specs
Now we come to the phone specifications. The three RAM variants—3GB, 4GB and 6GB come with an on-board storage of 32GB, 64GB and 64GB respectively. In case of all three variants the Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2, will have a microSD card slot that can expand the storage up to 2TB.
The handset will run on Android 8.1 Oreo out-of-the-box. It sports a 6.26-inch full-HD+ display touchscreen with a resolution of 1,080×2,280 pixels. This display screen of the Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 has an aspect ratio of 19:9. The device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 CPU and sports a dual rear camera of 12MP and 5MP. On the front, for selfies, there is a 13MP sensor with an f/2.0 aperture, 1.12-micron pixels, and an LED flash module.
Connectivity options of the phone include 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v5.0, FM Radio, GPS/ A-GPS, a 3.5mm headphone and a microUSB port. The gadget is powered by a 5,000mAh battery and its dimensions are 157.9×75.5×8.5mm. Sensors include a fingerprint, accelerometer, ambient, digital compass, gyroscope and a proximity sensor. Also, the Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 is quite light with its weight being 175grams, considering it has a 5,000 mAh battery inside.
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Facebook Messenger may soon get the ‘dark mode’
A few weeks back, Google acknowledged it that the battery life of an Android smartphone can last longer if you enable dark mode on your device. While the piece of information did prove to be very useful for those who were unaware, the trouble is that not all Android smartphones have the ability to enable dark mode. If your smartphone is one of them, you can enable the dark mode on certain apps which support it.
Till now YouTube, Android Messages, Twitter and Pocket were among the popular apps that supported the dark mode. And now Facebook Messenger is reportedly all set to join the bandwagon. According to Android Police, app-teardown expert Jane Manchun Wong posted on Twitter that the Android version of Facebook’s Messenger app is currently testing the dark mode.
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However, the test is being done on a limited number of users and that too in select countries. Although there is no word from either Facebook or Wong about which regions are included in the test, technology website TechRadar has mentioned that the social networking giant is conducting the test on users of its Messenger app in the United States and Australia.
Coming back to what Wong said about the new dark mode on Facebook Messenger, it can be enabled by users via a dedicated toggle for the setting in the app’s ‘Me’ section.
It is worth noticing that since the mode is currently being tested, it is not complete and changes are being made to it. And in-app ‘work in progress’ message is prompted by Facebook that says, “While we put the finishing touches on dark mode, it won’t appear everywhere in Messenger.”
We should also mention that the dark mode has started rolling out on Messenger after some recent changes that have been in done in UI by the company. These include a reduction in the number of tabs and toning down of some clunky design elements.
As of now, there is no word on when Facebook Messenger’s dark mode will be rolling to other regions, but we are surely looking forward to it considering that it helps saves battery.
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Price cut: PS4 Slim, PS4, PS VR get a lower sale price post GST drop
Tech giant Sony has established a permanent discount on a plethora of products which includes PS4 Slim, PS4 Pro and PS VR. This is happening after there has been a GST reduction on electronics that apparently includes video game consoles, too. A new MRP for both 500GB and 1TB PS4 Slim versions is out now along with the PS4 Pro 1 TB console.
Over that, many retailers and sub-distributors have informed that there will be discounts for numerous PS4-related accessories. These accessories include PS VR, DualShock 4 controller, PS4 Aim Controller, PS 4 Platinum Wireless Headset, PS4 Wireless Stereo Headset, PS4 vertical stand and the PS4 Twin Pack. Now let us get to price drops and introduce the discounted prices of all these gadgets to you. The PS4 Slim 1TB which earlier costed Rs 36,490 will now be sold at a discounted price of Rs 33,650.
The PS4 Slim 500 GB is now priced at Rs 28,580 where it was earlier sold at Rs 30,990. The PS4 Pro 1TB will be available at a discounted price of Rs 38,710 from Rs 41,990 (its earlier amount). The PS VR (version 2) can now be purchased at Rs 28,580 where its erstwhile price was Rs 30,990. The PS VR Mega Pack, which costed Rs 34,290 earlier can now be bought at a lower price of Rs 31,600.
Coming to the discounted prices of the PS4 controllers and headsets. The DualShock 4 (standard and camo variants) whose MRP was Rs 5,490 will now see a price reduction of Rs 440 and the new price is set at Rs 5,050. The same is the case with the PS4 Aim Controller, which had the exact same MRP and now costs Rs 5,050. The PS4 Wireless Stereo will cost Rs 7,363 from a previous amount of Rs 7,990. Lastly, the PS4 Twin Pack which was priced at Rs 6,990 earlier, will now come at Rs 6,450.
Seems like 2019 has started with a great discount bang. A lot of gadgets are now available at a discount like the Xiaomi Mi TVs and now the Sony PS4 consoles.
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Vivo NEX Dual Display’s new variant to come with Snapdragon 710 SoC and 8GB RAM: Report
Chinese smartphone maker Vivo really gave us a beautifully designed and futuristic looking device when it launched the Vivo NEX (review) earlier this year. And a few weeks back, it launched an even more beautifully designed Vivo NEX Dual Display Edition smartphone in China. As the name suggests, the biggest highlight of the smartphone is that it comes with two displays.
While its front panel is dominated by a 6.39-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED primary display, there is a 5.49-inch Full HD Super AMOLED display at the back panel of the device. The logic behind having two displays becomes clearer on noticing how the smartphone does not have any selfie camera and instead comes with a triple rear camera setup on the back. With this, it is easy to understand that the second display can be used to see ourselves when clicking a self-portrait from the cameras.
And now, a new report about the Vivo NEX Dual Display Edition has emerged on GizmoChina which says that the smartphone has been spotted on TENAA. The listing on TENAA states that Vivo NEX Dual Display Edition is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 processor and comes with 8GB of RAM. We should mention that these values are different from the model that was launched by the company in China, as the initial variant came with Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC and 10GB of RAM.
According to the TENNA listing, the 8GB RAM variant of Vivo NEX Dual Display Edition will house a 3,425mAh battery and will run Android 9.0 Pie out of the box. It should be noted that the design of the smartphone will not be changed. We should also mention that two models of the smartphone – Vivo V1820A and Vivo V1820T – were listed on the certification website and both had similar specifications.
To recall, Vivo NEX Dual Display Edition features a 6.39-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED primary display that has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and a secondary 5.49-inch Full HD Super AMOLED display which dominates the back panel of the device.
As we mentioned earlier, the initial version was powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor paired with Adreno 630 GPU and 10GB of RAM. The device came with 128GB of internal storage.
The handset runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with Funtouch OS 4.5 and houses a 3,500mAh battery with 22.5W fast charging support. On the camera front, there is a triple rear camera setup with 12MP Dual PD Sony IMX363 sensor, a secondary 2MP night vision camera with 2.9μm pixel size and a 3D TOF camera.
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Xiaomi announces price cut for Mi TV 4A 32, Mi TV 4C Pro 32 and Mi TV 4A Pro 49 in India
Good news for Xiaomi fans, as now you can get a Mi television at discount in the new year. Xiaomi has announced price cut for the Mi TV 4A 32 and Mi TV 4C Pro 32. These price cuts are on the backdrop of the recent reduction in GST from 28 percent to 18 percent for TVs up to 32-inches. The Mi TV 4A 32 has received a price cut of Rs 1,500 and the Mi TV 4C Pro 32 for Rs 2,000.
And that is just not it. The Mi LED TV 4A Pro 49 model will also experience a price reduction of Rs 1,000. However, this price cut is based on the recent US dollar moderation. The Mi TV 4A 32 and Mi TV 4C 32 Pro which were earlier priced at Rs 13,999 and Rs 15,999 will now cost Rs 12,499 and Rs 13,999 respectively.
Also, to talk to about their MRP, they were respectively priced at Rs 15,999 and Rs 16,999. Now with the reduction of GST the new MRP is Rs 14,499 and Rs 14,999. To reiterate, the Mi TV 4A 32 received a discount of Rs 1,500 and the Mi TV 4C Pro 32 for Rs 2,000.
The Mi TV 4A Pro 49 on the other hand experienced a price discount of Rs 1,000, as said earlier. Before, where it was priced at Rs 31,999 it will now cost Rs 30,999. Raghu Reddy, Head of Categories and Online Sales, Xiaomi India said in a statement, “We are thrilled to share this wonderful news with our Mi Fans. Mi TVs have gained massive love and popularity among Mi Fans and customers in India. Redefining smart TV experience, Mi TVs deliver high quality with great specs comprising of the customized PatchWall which integrates the best of content.”
Continuing with his commentary of Xiaomi’s success story, he said, “All of this is available to Mi Fans at a truly honest pricing with consistent, incredible experience across all Mi TV models. This eventually led us to become the number 1 smart TV brand in India with Mi TVs crossing over a million sales mark in merely nine months since their launch this year.”
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Moto G6 Plus set to get the Android 9 Pie update in India
Motorola has been in news for the last few weeks for its upcoming Moto G7 smartphones. But today, we have some news for Moto G6 Plus owners. The smartphone maker has shared the Android Pie changelog on its official India website. So this means that we can soon expect the smartphone to get the much-awaited Android update. According to the changelog shared by Motorola, all the core Android Pie features will be included in the software update and it will also come with the December 2018 Android security patch.
The Android 9.0 Pie update is expected to get gesture-based navigation system to Moto G6 Plus which have earlier been seen on Google’s Pixel smartphones. Other than this, enhancements like adaptive battery, adaptive brightness, improvements in security and a refined Doze mode will also make their way to the smartphone. The Settings app of the handset will also get redesigned and post the update, will have a colourful icon.
In a nutshell, we will get to see all the core features of Android 9.0 Pie update. The changelog was first spotted by users on Reddit. As we mentioned earlier, the update also gets the December 2018 Android security patch to Moto G6 Plus mobile.
The smartphone maker has mentioned on its support page that users should install the latest Android update on their Moto G6 Plus when the battery of their handset is at least 50% charged and they are recommended to begin the download only when their device is connected to Wi-Fi.
Android 9.0 Pie update is expected to roll out to Moto G6 Plus smartphones in the next few days. The update will roll out in a phased manner and users will see a notification on their smartphone when they receive it.
You can also check for the update manually in the Settings of your Moto G6 Plus smartphone. Head to Settings, then go to System and click on System updates.
To recall, Moto G6 Plus was launched in India in September this year and at the time of the launch, it was powered by Android 8.0 Oreo. Globally, the smartphone was launched in April along with Moto G6 and Moto G6 Play devices.
It is worth noticing that the news of Android Pie coming to Moto G6 Plus comes just days after Motorola‘s One Power smartphone received the update. Reports also suggest that the company has pushed out the update to its Moto X4 smartphones in select regions.
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Samsung Galaxy M10’s FCC certification reveals its key specifications
Samsung has a number of interesting launches lined up for this year. While the company’s Galaxy S10 is being spoken about for months now, reports about its Galaxy M series smartphones have also started emerging since the last few weeks. Just a few days back, a report had claimed that Samsung Galaxy M series smartphones’ global launch would be held in India in January 2019. And now, the South Korean technology giant’s Galaxy M10 smartphone has reportedly passed through FCC certification.
With this listing, a number of key specifications of the device have also been confirmed. We should mention that Samsung Galaxy M10 is one among the many handsets that will be launched by the company, as it has also been reported that the smartphone maker will unveil Galaxy M20, Galaxy M30, Galaxy M40 and Galaxy M50.
Speaking of the FCC listing which was first spotted by Nashville Chatterclass, it has revealed that the Galaxy M10 smartphone will run Android 8.1 Oreo and will feature a 6.02-inch display. However, the overall screen size of the smartphone will be 6.5-inches. Samsung Galaxy M10 is said to be powered by the company’s own Exynos 7870 processor and will come with 3GB of RAM. According to the listing, the smartphone will be available in 16GB and 32GB internal storage options and will be able to hold a microSD card slot of up to 64GB. The FCC listing also says that the upcoming handset will house a 3,400mAh battery and will come equipped with Bluetooth v4.2. The measurements of the smartphone are said to be 155.7×75.8mm.
According to previous rumours, Samsung Galaxy M10 mobile will be available in Blue and Dark Grey colour options and will have a fingerprint scanner on its back panel. On the camera front, the smartphone is expected to come with a dual rear camera setup with 13MP and 5MP sensors. As we mentioned earlier, the Galaxy M series smartphones will be making a debut in India this and reports have suggested that they will come with Infinity-V displays. Although some reports say that Samsung will be launching four smartphones, others have also spoken about the company planning to launch the Galaxy M50. However, we will have to wait to see which one among the two is true.
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Realme plans to expand offline sales to 150 Indian cities in 2019
China-based Oppo sub-brand, Realme has decided to expand its business through offline sales in India. This would encompass 150 cities and the sales would start occurring in 2019. The offline retailers to whom this task is being given referred by the company as “Real Partners”. Realme has promised to provide value added customer experience and that the retail outlets will have all the company’s models.
Madhav Sheth, the CEO of Realme India said, “With the new offline stores, we are extending our sales channels reaching out to our offline customers in every region. This is the extension of our sales strategy and ultimate target of ‘Realme for Every Indian.” To count the number of retail stores which are being covered in 150 Indian cities, there are 20,000. Earlier, Realme had an exclusive partnership with Reliance stores for offline sales of its products.
The company claims that it has sold in 130 cities, and in more than 1,300 Reliance Digital and My Jio stores. Sheth said, “Realme as a young brand is committed to delivering the best consumer experience to our customers. Strengthening our commitment, we are expanding our footprints to meet the rapidly growing customer demands.”
To recall, the smartphone Realme last launched in India was the Realme U1 back in November 2018. The phone is powered by a 3,500mAh battery and weighs 168grams. Connectivity options include WiFi, GPS, Bluetooth, USB OTG, Micro-USB, FM, Active 4G, 3G and 4G. The smartphone at the same time has multiple sensors like Face Unlock, Fingerprint sensor, compass, proximity sensor, accelerometer, ambient light sensor and gyroscope.
Dimensions of the handset are 157x74x8mm. The device is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 and runs on Android 8.1 Oreo. It is powered by a Mediatek Helio P70 Octa-core processor. 3GB RAM and 4GB RAM are its RAM variants that come with storage options of 32GB and 64GB respectively. A microUSB slot can expand the smartphone’s storage up to 256GB. Primary camera consists of a 13MP plus 2MP shooters and a selfie camera on the front covers 25MP.
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Fitbit Charge 3 launched in India: Price and specifications
Smart-wearables maker Fitbit has launched some interesting smart wearables this year. And the latest among these to be launched in India is Fitbit Charge 3 fitness tracker. Much like previous fitness trackers by the company, Fitbit Charge 3 is placed in the premium price tag and comes at a starting price of Rs 13,990. A special edition of the Fitbit Charge 3 will also be launched soon at a price of Rs 15,999.
Fitbit Charge 3 is said to be one among the most focused fitness trackers of the year. The fitness tracker comes with an improved design and sports a small touchscreen display that can adjust to ambient brightness automatically. Fitbit Charge 3 has a 24/7 heart rate monitor that helps users track calories burnt, optimize their workouts and uncover trends that can enable them to achieve their health and fitness goals. In addition to this, the fitness tracker can track sleep. Users can also see how much time they spent in different sleep stages. And in case a user isn’t sleeping as much as one should, he will also get some personalized insights to improve his sleeping pattern.
Fitbit Charge 3 comes with 15 exercise modes including running, biking, yoga, circuit training, swimming, etc. It also has features for female health tracking. So women who are using Fitbit Charge 3 can use it to track their periods, record certain symptoms and predict ovulation period. Besides this, Fitbit Charge 3 can also detect workouts on its own and can be used to track various activities including steps, floors climbed, distance, calories burned and more. The fitness tracker also uses the smartphone’s GPS during outdoor activities so that it can accurately track your pace and distance. It also provides users with their stats so that they can track their improvement over time. And if you buy the special edition fitness tracker from Fitbit, you will also be able to use it for payments as it comes with built-in NFC. The company has its own Fitbit Pay that enables users to pay via its devices.
The fitness tracker is compatible with over 200 Android and iOS smartphones or devices. According to the company, with a single charge, Fitbit Charge 3 can last up to 7 days. The fitness tracker will show notifications from the smartphone it is connected to and an upcoming update will enable it to make quick replies. There are a number of fitness apps that are present on the Fitbit Charge 3.
Other accessories that can be used with the fitness tracker will also be sold in India. They are fall in the range of Rs 2,990 to Rs 4,490. Interested buyers can pick up the tracker from all major online and offline retail stores.
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Huawei Y7 Pro (2019) launched: Here is what the phone’s specifications look like
The Huawei Y7 Pro (2019) has been launched in Vietnam today. No sooner did the Chinese smartphone brand launched its P Smart (2019) that it came up with its more affordable sibling. Yes, the Huawei Y7 Pro (2019) is comparatively more affordable than the P Smart (2019).
Let us get down to the specifications of the phone. The device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor and has a 6.26-inch LCD panel screen with HD+ resolution. The Huawei Y7 Pro (2019) screen has an aspect ratio of 19:9 and has a waterdrop notch design that will give its users a wider screen to play with. The smartphone only has one RAM variant which is 3GB and has an internal storage of 32GB. MicroSD card slot is also on board to expand memory further.
Dual camera consists of a 13MP shooter with f/1.8 aperture and a 2MP depth sensor. Front camera is 16MP that is meant for selfies. Connectivity options include Bluetooth 4.2 and 2.4 GHz WiFi. The Huawei Y7 Pro (2019) houses a 4,000mAh battery. It will run on Android Oreo skinned with EMUI 8.2. In terms of phone security, the company has implemented a facial unlock instead of a fingerprint sensor.
The price of Huawei Y7 Pro (2019) is 170$ (Rs 11,850 approx). The handset is available in blue and black colour variations. The Huawei Y7 Pro (2019) is visually a lot similar to the P Smart (2019). The P Smart (2019) has a Hisilicon Kirin 710 octa-core chipset. Just like the Y7 Pro, this one has a single RAM variant of 3GB which comes along with 64GB on-board storage. A microSD card slot can expand the phone’s storage up to 512GB.
There are dual rear cameras of 13MP and 2MP and the front camera comprises of an 8MP shooter that is meant for taking selfies or video calling. The handset runs on Android 9.0 Pie skinned with Huawei’s EMUI 9.0 update. Connectivity options include WiFi 802.11, hotspot, FM radio, microUSB 2.0, NFC and GPS.
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This is when your LG smartphone will get the Android Pie update
A number of companies have started sending out timely Android updates and security patches. While all of Nokia smartphones launched were a part of Google’s Android One programme, and OnePlus made sure that it sent out very timely updates for its devices, LG is still lagging behind in this aspect.
Unfortunately, the company still struggles to deliver major Android software updates to its smartphones outside South Korea timely. A major reason for this is that LG’s UX software has very heavy customizations so that obviously causes a problem to send timely updates to any devices.
So, if we speak about Android Pie update, a number of flagship smartphones from most major smartphone makers have either already got it, or the update is being rolled out to them in a phased manner. However, in LG’s case, the only device that has received an official stable Android Pie based update is G7 One. But then, we should also point out that LG G7 One is a part of Google’s Android One programme, and thus runs stock Android. So basically, it comes without the heavily customized LG UX.
Another device by the company to at least get the Android Pie beta in select markets is LG G7 ThinQ. If you happen to own this device and are thinking when it will get the Android Pie update, then we have some news for you. The South Korean consumer electronics maker has officially released its Q1 2019 update roadmap and, according to it, LG G7 ThinQ smartphone is expected to get an official Android Pie update in the first quarter of 2019. Although LG has not mentioned it, reports suggest that the update will begin rolling out in South Korea.
However, if the roadmap brings this happy news for LG G7 ThinQ smartphone owners, it also gets bad news for those who own other devices. This is because they may have to wait for long before they get the Android Pie update. So if you own the LG V40 ThinQ or last year’s LG G6, they will only get some bug fixing updates during this time, but there is no word on when they will get the Android Pie update.
In fact, there is no word on whether they will be getting the update at all or not. But one thing is certain – those who own these devices will have to at least wait till Q2 2019 to get the Android Pie update. And by then, it is very likely that Google would have at least given us a first look at the Android Q.
It is also worth noticing that LG V30 was not mentioned in the roadmap at all. So if you own the smartphone, we wouldn’t get your hopes high by saying anything about expecting the update.
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