Samsung Galaxy A8s images surface on TENAA
Just after getting certified by FCC, Samsung Galaxy A8s has now obtained vital certifications via TENAA. And because of this, we got a look at the upcoming Samsung smartphone before its December 10 launch.
We have to admit that the TENAA listing does not reveal much, but then, it does give us a good look at the front and back panels of the device. However, no specifications have been revealed or confirmed.
The 6.39-inch display of the device can be seen, and it is indeed the ‘Infinity-O’ screen Samsung had spoken about at its developer conference last month. So the 24MP selfie camera is housed in a hole on the top left of the display of Samsung Galaxy A8s. The back panel of the smartphone has the triple rear camera setup that comprises of 24MP main, 10MP telephoto and 5MP depth cameras.
The back panel of the smartphone has Gradient White and Blue colours and sports a fingerprint scanner.
Samsung Galaxy A8s is expected to be powered by Snapdragon 710 SoC clubbed with 6GB of RAM. The smartphone will reportedly house a 3,400mAh battery.
The smartphone will be the first ever to sport a display with a cut-out hole for the selfie camera. Samsung has come up with this in order to give its users a truly full-screen experience. It has also been speculated that Samsung Galaxy A8s will come without a headphone jack. If this report is true, then it will be the first Samsung smartphone to ditch the 3.5mm headphone jack.
Samsung Galaxy S10 is also said to sport a cut-out selfie camera. This seems in line with Samsung’s strategy because the South Korean technology giant usually introduces features in its mid-range phones and then gets them to their flagship devices.
It is worth noticing that Huawei Nova 4, which will also be launching this month on December 17, will also come with an on-screen selfie camera. It was earlier being reported that Huawei’s device will launch sooner than Samsung, and reports said that it is going to beat the company in its own game. However, Samsung managed to schedule it’s event a week before Huawei’s.
Image courtesy: TENAA
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Rashmi, the first humanoid robot made by a software engineer based out of Ranchi is now a RJ
A humanoid Robot called Rashmi has been created by Ranjit Srivastava, a 38-year-old Ranchi based software engineer. The news of the creation of this robot came back in August, 2018. Since 3rd December the robot has been employed by popular radio channel as an RJ. The robot hosts the ‘Ask Rashmi’ segment where people can ask questions to her and she replies to them. This is the lip-syncing robot, which uses Artificial Intelligence, Linguistic Interpretation, visual data and face recognition systems to make it talk like a human being. Rashmi was called the Indian version of Sophia robot, which was developed by Hanson Robotics, a company based out of Hong Kong.
The development of Rashmi robot is said to have taken two years and Rs 50,000 were spent during that time. She can speak in various languages such as Hindi, English, Marathi and Bhojpuri. Ranjit Srivastava’s idea of developing this Robot was inspired by watching Sofia.
So many robots are developing around the world. In the context of India’s development, this is a huge milestone. Many Indian IT professionals have taken up the field and soon we might see more such robots coming in.
Engineers worldwide are also designing androids. Robot designs to a large extent are inspired by nature. Scientists study the skeletal and muscular system of animals in order to make robots. The end result is realised when they are converted into servos and actuators—it is all based upon natural environment.
There are several robots, which have been inspired from animals in the past. Take for example HAMR. This is a tiny robot which has been inspired from a cockroach. Like a cockroach it can walk on land and also on water. Another is the Bad Bot which has been inspired from the bat and the ScratchBot that has been inspired from the rat.
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CS:GO has now become free-to-play, and everyone will have a Prime Status Account
If you love to play CS:GO, you are in for a treat. A major update has been announced for Counter Strike: Global Offensive. The game has become completely free to players as stated by Valve, the publisher of the popular PC action game. It has also said that with Prime Status Subscription there will be special access to exclusive souvenir items, weapon cases and item drops. Also, there is going to be a new battle Royale mode just like in PUBG and Fortnite available on CS:GO.
Battle Royale Zone is called the Danger Zone. Here there will be a group of 18 players who will participate in the game. Users can choose their own entry point, team up with other players if they want to and explore the environment. Like other battle Royale zones, this Danger zone environment would also have money, deliveries, equipment etc.
With the help of a personal, virtual tablet one can track opponents’ position and find ways of evading the danger zone. Over that, it can also be used to track aerial deliveries. Each and every match will feature weapons which are part of the original CS version. In this new version the way to recover health is the Medi-Shot antidote.
This mode in CS:GO can either be played by oneself as a solo mission or getting a group of 2-3 players along. If one plays alone then the total number of players participating in the map will be at 16. In case you opt to bring 2-3 friends to the battle then the total number of players in the map will go up to 18. A single Danger Zone game would last 10 minutes.
The Prime Status offers access to exclusive items and features to all CS:GO players. For example, only Prime Status members can match with other Prime Status members. The membership can be availed in two ways. Either one has to reach Rank 21 by earning XP and then add eligible phone number to Steam account, or purchase CS:GO Prime Status Upgrade-in-game or through the steam store. Valve has also decided to keep updating the game with the help of the community playing it.
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7 new features Apple has rolled out to iPhones, iPads, MacBooks and HomePods
Apple has released its latest iOS 12.1.1 update across its products in all ranges. The iOS 12.1.1 update has reached iPhones, iPads and iPod touch, and macOS Mojave 10.14.2 and HomePod 12.1.1 has come to Mac models and HomePods respectively. Here are a few new features that you should know about:
The most important change that comes with iOS 12.1.1 update is specifically meant for iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR. At the time when this year’s lineup was launched, the dual SIM support on the iPhones could only for a select few carriers. But with the update, it has been extended to additional carriers as well. We’ll update you about the new carriers supported in India as soon as there is an official word on it. With dual e-SIM, iPhone users can use two SIM cards, but the second one has to be a virtual SIM.
Another important change that the update has got is for Facetime. It has added a one-tap shortcut to flip cameras and the ability to capture Live Photos while being on a Facetime call.
If you use an iPhone XR, you should know that the smartphone now has support for previewing notifications using haptic touch. This feature was already present on the iPhone XS and XS Max.
This update is specifically for iPod Touch and iPad. The news app on the two devices now has the option to hide the sidebar when it is in landscape mode.
The latest update has added the support for real-time text during Wi-Fi calling on iPad and iPod Touch. Bug fixes for Face ID, Messages, visual voicemail, voice memos, clock, and HomePod are also present in the update. For those unaware, real-time text messages are transmitted from the sender to the recipient as they are being written.
The alert for iOS 12.1.1 update should come to your device automatically. However, if it doesn’t, then you can head to Settings of your device, and then select ‘Software update’ under ‘General’. You can download the update from there.
Before you install the iOS 12.1.1 update, you need to ensure that at least 50% of the battery of your Apple device is charged. Also ensure that you install the update while being connected to the Wi-Fi.
Apple’s Mac models that were released in 2012 or later have got the macOS Mojave 10.14.2 update. It brings the RTT support to the Mac models and adds the menu item to News which lets the user open the story in Safari browser. The issue that was preventing iTunes from playing media on third-party speakers has also been fixed with the latest update.
Firstly, the update gets support for HomePod smart speaker in China and Hong Kong. The update also makes the HomePod’s LEDs light up when it is being used for Group FaceTime calls.
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Expanded dual e-SIM support
The most important change that comes with iOS 12.1.1 update is specifically meant for iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR. At the time when this year’s lineup was launched, the dual SIM support on the iPhones could only for a select few carriers. But with the update, it has been extended to additional carriers as well. We’ll update you about the new carriers supported in India as soon as there is an official word on it. With dual e-SIM, iPhone users can use two SIM cards, but the second one has to be a virtual SIM.
Improved Facetime
Another important change that the update has got is for Facetime. It has added a one-tap shortcut to flip cameras and the ability to capture Live Photos while being on a Facetime call.
A change specifically for iPhone XR
If you use an iPhone XR, you should know that the smartphone now has support for previewing notifications using haptic touch. This feature was already present on the iPhone XS and XS Max.
A change in the News App
This update is specifically for iPod Touch and iPad. The news app on the two devices now has the option to hide the sidebar when it is in landscape mode.
Other changes of iOS 12.1.1
The latest update has added the support for real-time text during Wi-Fi calling on iPad and iPod Touch. Bug fixes for Face ID, Messages, visual voicemail, voice memos, clock, and HomePod are also present in the update. For those unaware, real-time text messages are transmitted from the sender to the recipient as they are being written.
How to download iOS 12.1.1
The alert for iOS 12.1.1 update should come to your device automatically. However, if it doesn’t, then you can head to Settings of your device, and then select ‘Software update’ under ‘General’. You can download the update from there.
A tip before you download the iOS 12.1.1 update
Before you install the iOS 12.1.1 update, you need to ensure that at least 50% of the battery of your Apple device is charged. Also ensure that you install the update while being connected to the Wi-Fi.
macOS Mojave 10.14.2
Apple’s Mac models that were released in 2012 or later have got the macOS Mojave 10.14.2 update. It brings the RTT support to the Mac models and adds the menu item to News which lets the user open the story in Safari browser. The issue that was preventing iTunes from playing media on third-party speakers has also been fixed with the latest update.
HomePod 12.1.1 update
Firstly, the update gets support for HomePod smart speaker in China and Hong Kong. The update also makes the HomePod’s LEDs light up when it is being used for Group FaceTime calls.
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[td_smart_list_end] Lenovo Z5s launch date postponed from December 6 to December 18
The Lenovo Z5s which was supposed to be launched on December 6, the company has postponed the launch date. Instead of December 6 it is December 18 now. This has been realised after the Lenovo Group VP Chang Cheng released a new poster of the phone recently.
TENAA has also released a few of the phone’s technical specification. These includes a 3,120mAh battery. Its dimensions are 156.7×74.8×7.8mm and it comes with a 6.3-inch touch display. The good thing about the phone’s battery is that it supports 18W fast charging.
Two Weibo images that were revealed say a lot about the phone. In the first image the Lenovo Z5s looks alluring in its gradient colour. In the second image it shows that the phone has a triple rear camera setup. The Lenovo Z5s would be unveiled at the Lenovo global headquarters situated in China on its launch date. Since Lenovo is known to announce multiple products during its launch it is expected that it would announce the Lenovo K5X mid-range smartphone, too.
Jumping back to the cameras, since there is a gap between its dual camera sensors and its third lens the camera resembles with that of the Huawei P20 Pro. Over that, there is an LED flash below the triple camera setup in Lenovo Z5s. Some other leaked images of the smartphone are also doing the rounds, which show something interesting in terms of display. Unlike the Samsung Galaxy A8s and Huawei Nova 4, which has a feature in-screen camera hole at the top left hand-corner, the Lenovo Z5s will have its camera hole towards the centre upper portion of the display.
As of now there is no word on the CPU and RAM configuration of the smartphone. Rumour mill does suggest a 64GB variant. Whatever the case be, by the looks of it, the Lenovo Z5s will give rich photographic experience to its users. And seems like three rear camera driven smartphones are becoming a fad now and we expect more such phone to crop up in the next quarter. MWC is right around the corner and probably then we will see more such phones come out of their factory quarters in full glory to the world.
Image courtesy: Weibo
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Jumping back to the cameras, since there is a gap between its dual camera sensors and its third lens the camera resembles with that of the Huawei P20 Pro. Over that, there is an LED flash below the triple camera setup in Lenovo Z5s. Some other leaked images of the smartphone are also doing the rounds, which show something interesting in terms of display. Unlike the Samsung Galaxy A8s and Huawei Nova 4, which has a feature in-screen camera hole at the top left hand-corner, the Lenovo Z5s will have its camera hole towards the centre upper portion of the display.
As of now there is no word on the CPU and RAM configuration of the smartphone. Rumour mill does suggest a 64GB variant. Whatever the case be, by the looks of it, the Lenovo Z5s will give rich photographic experience to its users. And seems like three rear camera driven smartphones are becoming a fad now and we expect more such phone to crop up in the next quarter. MWC is right around the corner and probably then we will see more such phones come out of their factory quarters in full glory to the world.
Image courtesy: Weibo
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How to edit an image on an Android smartphone
After you have taken the image on your phone there are few easy steps to edit your image. Editing an image on Android is very simple and a quick process. A lot of people might cringe at the idea of editing an image on Android. That’s because the editing is not as refined compared to photo-editing software such as Photoshop. However, editing your picture in android will definitely give it a new look and you just might find it worthy to post it on social media.
First things first, you need to ensure that you have a good picture. All Android smartphones come with a camera app. Just open it. Make sure the image that you want to take is in the centre of the screen before you click. To edit, you would find many editing options in your device. The number of tools in every android might be assorted.
But they are common in terms of the options of brightness, frame, cropping, text, stickers and filters. You can also put text or highlight few portions of your image. Some phones might even have the blur and eraser pen tool.
If one knows which part does what function editing is going to be child’s play. And this, one can know by being aware of the very basic tools. As stated earlier some of the basic and common tools are for cropping, filters, framing, brightness.
Now, let’s get to their functionality one by one.
Filters: Provides an added shade to you picture. It could also change the colour of the background to an extent.
Framing: It puts various frames which acts like a décor to your image.
Cropping and rotating: This works to adjust the size and rotate the image in different angles, clockwise or counter-clockwise.
Brightness: You can increase or decrease the brightness of the image as per your convenience.
So, here’s how to edit your image:
- After you have clicked your image, select it.
- You will find a few options below the screen. One of them would be edit. Click on that.
- There will be a list of options.
- As said, there will be options of cropping, adjusting the size and brightness of the image, providing filters. Try some of them out and according to what you find is ideal set it.
- Once you are done with the editing, there will be a ‘save’ button press that. You will find your edited image in the gallery folder of your device.
Samsung Galaxy A50 spotted on Geekbench with Android 9 Pie and Exynos SoC
Not a day goes without Samsung being in news these days. And the latest report that has surfaced online talks about Galaxy A50 (SM-A505FN), which has recently been spotted on Geekbench. Whenever an upcoming smartphone appears on Geekbench, we get to know about a few of its specifications.
The first thing that the Geekbench leak of Samsung Galaxy A50 reveals is that the smartphone comes with Exynos 7 9610 chipset, which is a 10nm processor that has four Cortex-A73 cores and four A53 cores. The GPU used along with it in the smartphone is Mali-G72 MP3.
But what really caught our eye was the fact that the smartphone runs Android 9.0 Pie. This is a big deal for Samsung as the South Korean technology giant has just started its transition away from Android Oreo. To recall, its recently launched Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) is also powered by Android 8.0 Oreo and is waiting for the Pie update. The much talked about M-Series smartphones of Samsung, with which it will be replacing its current On-Series and J-Series, have also appeared on benchmark websites with Android Oreo.
Other than this, the leak reveals that the upcoming Galaxy A50 mobile from Samsung will pack 4GB of RAM. The version that appeared on Geekbench shows 64GB of internal storage. However, it has previously been reported that Samsung Galaxy A50 will also be available with 128GB onboard storage too.
It is worth noticing that Samsung Galaxy A50 scored 1681 in single-core test and 4867 in multi-core test. While the single-core score of the device can be compared to devices with Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC, the multi-core score is comparable to Snapdragon 636 SoC.
In 2018, we saw Samsung revamping its A-series with a number of innovations and by packing attractive new features in their handsets.
To recall, Samsung launched its Galaxy A7 and Galaxy A9 (review) smartphones this year. While Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) comes with a triple rear camera setup, the Galaxy A9 (2018) is the first ever smartphone to come with four cameras on its back panel.
Both the smartphones are aimed at users for whom photography is very important when they are buying a smartphone.
Image courtesy: Geekbench
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But what really caught our eye was the fact that the smartphone runs Android 9.0 Pie. This is a big deal for Samsung as the South Korean technology giant has just started its transition away from Android Oreo. To recall, its recently launched Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) is also powered by Android 8.0 Oreo and is waiting for the Pie update. The much talked about M-Series smartphones of Samsung, with which it will be replacing its current On-Series and J-Series, have also appeared on benchmark websites with Android Oreo.
Other than this, the leak reveals that the upcoming Galaxy A50 mobile from Samsung will pack 4GB of RAM. The version that appeared on Geekbench shows 64GB of internal storage. However, it has previously been reported that Samsung Galaxy A50 will also be available with 128GB onboard storage too.
It is worth noticing that Samsung Galaxy A50 scored 1681 in single-core test and 4867 in multi-core test. While the single-core score of the device can be compared to devices with Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC, the multi-core score is comparable to Snapdragon 636 SoC.
In 2018, we saw Samsung revamping its A-series with a number of innovations and by packing attractive new features in their handsets.
To recall, Samsung launched its Galaxy A7 and Galaxy A9 (review) smartphones this year. While Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) comes with a triple rear camera setup, the Galaxy A9 (2018) is the first ever smartphone to come with four cameras on its back panel.
Both the smartphones are aimed at users for whom photography is very important when they are buying a smartphone.
Image courtesy: Geekbench
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The Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 is set to launch on 11th December at a launch event in India. Along with this the company is also launching the ZenFone Max M2 Go. Both have been listed in the Company’s Russian official website. Both smartphones come with tall, bezel-less 19:9 displays and sport display notches.
The ZenFone Max Pro M2 would be available to customers from 12th December. The phone would come at a price of RUB 17,990, which is roughly Rs 19,000 in India. The ZenFone Max M2 comes at a cost of RUB 12,990 which is roughly Rs. 13,700 in India. This phone has the option to be bought in the form of instalments. While the ZenFone Max Pro M2 comes in blue colour, the ZenFone Max M2 would be available in black colour.
Coming to the specifications of the Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2. It sports a 6.3-inch HD+ (1,080×2,280 pixels) IPS LCD panel with an aspect ratio of 19:9. The Dimensions of the phone are 157.9×75.5×8.5mm and its weight is 170grams. The phone sports a dual rear camera setup with a 13-megapixel primary sensor and a 12-megapixel secondary sensor. The front camera comes with a 5-megapixel sensor.
Connectivity options include Bluetooth v5.0, GPS, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, 4G LTE, GLONASS, a micro-USB port and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Also, at the back, there is a fingerprint sensor. It is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC and comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. To give it life a 5,000mAh battery has been installed in this device.
Now we come to the Asus ZenFone Max M2 specifications. It sports a 6.3-inch HD+ (720X 1,520 pixels) IPS LCD panel with a 19:9 aspect ratio. It has 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage. The android smartphone bears a 13 MP primary sensor and a 2MP secondary sensor. On the front it has an 8MP selfie camera.
In terms of connectivity, it includes 4G LTE, Wifi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS/ A-GPS. Also, a micro-USB port and a 3.5 mm headphone jack are part of the package. The phone seems to be on the heavier side as it weighs 160 grams. Built-wise kits dimensions are 158.41×76.28×7.7mm.
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Honor V20 with triple rear cameras set to launch on December 10
Honor 8C just made its way to India a few days back. And now, it seems like the Chinese smartphone maker will be launching one more smartphone before the year ends. Huawei’s sub-brand Honor will be hosting an event in Paris on January 22. And it is widely speculated that the smartphone maker will be unveiling the Honor View20, which is codenamed as Princeton, at its event. However, before that happens, the smartphone will be launched in China.
According to a report in BGR, the Chinese smartphone maker confirmed the same today via its Weibo account today saying that the smartphone will be launched on December 10. However, as per speculations, the smartphone will be known as Honor V20 instead of View20 in China. If you look closely at the launch poster shared by Honor, you will see that the huge number 3 showcases the night view of Hong Kong city.
According to previous reports about the upcoming device, Honor V20 smartphone be seen sporting a Full HD+ display that will come with 2310×1080 pixel resolution. The presence on an in-screen camera has also been speculated. The upcoming Honor V20 smartphone is said to come with Huawei’s high-end Kirin 980 processor.
While the size of the battery of the upcoming smartphone is not known yet, reports have suggested that Honor V20 will have support for 22.5W rapid charging. We have already seen triple rear camera setup in Huawei’s P20 Pro and Mate 20 Pro smartphones and according to reports, we will get to see them in Honor V20 too. It has also been speculated that the third lens of the camera will be a ToF 3D stereo camera which can be used for 3D depth sensing.
In fact, the ‘3’ written on the launch poster shared by the company could be confirming the presence of a ‘3D Camera’ feature. Honor V20 mobile is said to run Android 9 Pie operating system skinned with EMUI 9. It has been reported that the smartphone will go on sale in China on December 27, however, this has not been confirmed officially till now. The expected price of the smartphone is 2,799 Yuan.
Image courtesy: BGR
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According to previous reports about the upcoming device, Honor V20 smartphone be seen sporting a Full HD+ display that will come with 2310×1080 pixel resolution. The presence on an in-screen camera has also been speculated. The upcoming Honor V20 smartphone is said to come with Huawei’s high-end Kirin 980 processor.
While the size of the battery of the upcoming smartphone is not known yet, reports have suggested that Honor V20 will have support for 22.5W rapid charging. We have already seen triple rear camera setup in Huawei’s P20 Pro and Mate 20 Pro smartphones and according to reports, we will get to see them in Honor V20 too. It has also been speculated that the third lens of the camera will be a ToF 3D stereo camera which can be used for 3D depth sensing.
In fact, the ‘3’ written on the launch poster shared by the company could be confirming the presence of a ‘3D Camera’ feature. Honor V20 mobile is said to run Android 9 Pie operating system skinned with EMUI 9. It has been reported that the smartphone will go on sale in China on December 27, however, this has not been confirmed officially till now. The expected price of the smartphone is 2,799 Yuan.
Image courtesy: BGR
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Earlier this year when Vivo launched its NEX smartphone, we were really impressed by the design of the handset. The device offered a full-screen experience to its users, was among the first few smartphones to come with an in-display fingerprint scanner and had a pop-up selfie camera. We thought its design was very futuristic and it made it look extremely premium.
Needless to say, we are looking forward to the successor of the smartphone, Vivo NEX 2, which is all set to launch in China on December 11. As of now, there is no word on the smartphone’s availability in India, but we should expect it to be launched soon considering that India is an extremely important market for the handset-maker.
And just days before the launch, the company took to its Weibo account to share the official press renders of the device. Other than this, a hands-on video of the upcoming Vivo NEX 2 smartphone has also surfaced online which shows the display and the back panel of the handset.
Speaking of the press renders of Vivo NEX 2 mobile, they show that the smartphone will deliver a full-screen experience as it does not come with thick upper and lower bezels. The back panel of the smartphone comes with a smaller screen, a triple rear camera setup clubbed with LED flash and an RBG-lit Lunar Ring for notifications. Two rear cameras are present inside the ring, while the third rear camera and the LED flash are placed on either side of it.
Speaking of the press renders of Vivo NEX 2 mobile, they show that the smartphone will deliver a full-screen experience as it does not come with thick upper and lower bezels. The back panel of the smartphone comes with a smaller screen, a triple rear camera setup clubbed with LED flash and an RBG-lit Lunar Ring for notifications. Two rear cameras are present inside the ring, while the third rear camera and the LED flash are placed on either side of it.
The hands-on video of Vivo NEX 2, which has been shared by Ice Universe, shows that the device indeed comes with a big notch-less display. In the video, it seems like the smartphone offers nearly 100% screen-to-body ratio. Other than this, the back panel of the upcoming smartphone from Vivo looks like its sports a gradient colour. Speculations have suggested that the Vivo NEX 2 will be available in Ice Blue and Star Purple gradient colour options. According to reports, Vivo NEX 2 will come with a 5.5-inch rear screen, which means that the display in the front of the handset would be 6.5-inches in size, much like its predecessor Vivo NEX (review). The dual rear cameras of the smartphone which are present inside the RBG-lit Lunar Ring can be used to click selfies. When users will do this, the second screen of the device will turn into a viewfinder. Apart from showing notifications, the Lunar Ring can also be used as flash while taking pictures. The third sensor of the smartphone is expected to be a ToF (Time of Flight) stereo camera that can be used to map 3D objects. Besides this, no other details about the smartphone have surfaced, but we will update you as and when we get to know. Image courtesy: Weibo 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.vivo NEX Dual-screen version pic.twitter.com/ueKrlt9TY1
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Apple is rolling out the new watchOS 5.1.2 that will come with ECG features
The Apple Watch series 4 has been slated to get this feature from some time. Now it is finally rolling out as the company has got the relevant permissions from the governing body in USA. With the introduction of the watchOS 5.1.2 users in USA will be able to get ECG as well as detect irregular heart rhythm. The apps will come in the new OS update and is slated to trickle down to other countries as well.
The company first had given the world a glimpse of these apps and features when they launched the Apple Watch Series 4 along with the new iPhone XS, XS Max and XR in September this year. These apps and feature are finally rolling out in the US market, since it has got FDA’s approval.
The timeline for the feature set to come to other countries is still undecided as Apple needs to get approvals from each country’s medical body for the same. India being a big market for Apple, industry insiders have told us that clearances have been asked for in India as well, but there is no firm word on when they will get it. Chances are the feature will roll out in parts of Europe before it comes to the Asian countries like India and China.
To use the ECG feature the users need to place a finger on the crown of the Apple Watch Series 4 and wait for 30 seconds for the Watch to detect it. The watch will detect any signs of arrythmia and give a feedback to the user. However, the feature is not replacing the doctors or medical equipment, but is a matter of means for early detection. If someone find any irregularity with their health using this feature, a doctor or a hospital should be consulted immediately.
With this feature the smart watch by Apple has become smarter. Who knows what will they bring to the table next.
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SHARP has launched new air purifiers starting at Rs 19,250
Air Purifiers help to clean your house free of dust and other particulate matter. Just like an X-Ray machine can identify our body parts thoroughly, an air purifier scans the entire air around the house and would pull in the last strand of dust. Today, SHARP Corporation has launched a plethora of Room Air Purifiers. The Room Air Purifiers which comes under J series has finally been launched by SHARP in India. The Room Air Purifiers are especially designed and built for India.
There are various editions of the machines launched at various price points. First is SHARP’s FP-J30M-B. This is priced at Rs 19,250. The second one is the FP-J40M-W; this costs Rs 27,000. The FP-J60-W is another model that has a price tag of Rs 35,000. Rising up the price scale is the FP-J80M-H which is sold at a cost of Rs 39,000.
While the FP-J30M-B is available through the offline mode, the other three models are sold through online and offline sales and distribution networks across India.
The features of the new set of air purifiers include Haze mode that enables superior purification using HEPA and carbon filters. This cleans out substances like Benzene and NOx. The PM10 filter in these purifiers are washable, too. There is a light sensor on the J60 and J80, which senses when you have turned off the light to sleep. It automatically shuts the light off on the air purifiers, so you get complete darkness in your room. The J60 and J80 also come with PM level indicators that lets the users know in real time, the PM2.5 levels in their rooms.
For asthmatic patients this would prove to be really useful as the air around you once purified, relieves your lungs. Also, if one is thinking of keeping a pet in their house, they should also invest in an air purifier. One might catch asthma from animal dander if they come in contact of it. This can be curbed by using an air purifier.
Delhi being one of the most polluted cities, an air purifier in every house would prove to be a lifesaver. One can experience the stark difference between the inside and outside atmosphere with the use of an air purifier. A tip for air purifier users, make sure to change your filters regularly, most manuals would tell you when you need to change them, so go through them when buying.
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OnePlus 5G smartphone could cost $200 to $300 more, CEO confirms
Chinese smartphone brand OnePlus yesterday spoke further about its upcoming 5G smartphone. The company confirmed that it will be using the latest Snapdragon 855 processor in its 5G smartphone and has partnered with to launch it. And now, we have some more information about the much-anticipated smartphone. While OnePlus is popular for offering premium smartphones at a relatively affordable price tag, the company’s 5G smartphone would be an exception.
According to a report in The Verge, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has said that the company is working on a 5G and 4G phones simultaneously and the5G model is expected to cost at $200 to $300 more than the upcoming 4G phone.
“It’s hard to know because there’s a lot of specifics still to look at, but it’s likely in the neighbourhood of $200-300 more,” he said.
Lau further said that OnePlus is working on a 5G smartphone in spite of the fact that it will cost more because there is a lot of customer demand for it. He further added, “5G is an important trend with its own tremendous challenges…we’re working to understand the technology as quickly as possible.”
Among the key challenges for OnePlus will be making a 5G mobile for various cellular carriers that can operate on different frequencies.OnePlus CEO also said that taking the phone from one carrier to another would be a lot tougher with 5G connectivity as compared to what it is with 4G. As of now, the company has not seen a solution that would cover many different carriers across the globe.
We should mention that OnePlus‘ 5G smartphone is targeting just one kind of 5G network, the ‘Sub-6′ spectrum that is used by EE. It is worth noticing that waves of AT&T and Verizon have more speed than EE, which will be OnePlus’ first carrier in Europe.
Speaking about millimetre wave, Lau said that they come with their own set of challenges and a good-looking handset is one among them. This is because it has to be designed in a way that multiple antennas fit into it.
Lau was quoted saying, “On the product level, it’s much more complex than 4G, so a significantly higher level of challenge, especially millimetre wave. It appears impossible to make a nice-looking flagship device, for now.”
As of now, there is no word on the availability of OnePlus’ 5G smartphone in other parts of the world. But we’ll update you as soon as we know.
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[Video] Sony WH1000XM3 Headphones Review
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Verdict and Final Words
Overall, I loved the audio experience on these headphones, they are comfortable to wear. The Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones will not give you any sort of aches (head or neck). With 40mm drivers inside the sound does not crack or distorts even at full volume. Calling feature works flawlessly, too. The battery lasts for over 25 hours on a single charge, but does take its fair bit of time to recharge. Sony has enabled fast charge on these headphones, where users can get up to 5 hours of playback time with a charge of 30 minutes. But that can happen only by using a compatible fast charger.
Sadly, the charger is not part of the package one would need to buy it separately. That is the only downer I came across on this device. All in all, Sony you have outdone yourself and I for one loved these. They are definitely one of best headphones right now in the premium side of the audio market. If you have the money to spend and are looking for futuristic sound and controls, go for them without a doubt.
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OnePlus and Amazon are said to be working on a trade-in-program
OnePlus is doing a partnership with Amazon India. It is slowly ceasing to be just a mobile company. In an interview that appeared India Today they announced that they will launch their first TV in 2019. They also mentioned that they doing a trade-in-program. So, the users can upgrade their phones at an affordable price.
The date of this partnership hasn’t yet been declared. But one thing is certain—it will allow users to upgrade their OnePlus phones easily. It is similar to the current trade-in-offer, where one sends their device and gets credits in return for buying a new smartphone. You would probably send your smartphones to Amazon now that this partnership has commenced. Unfortunately, you won’t be able to trade-in any flagship smartphone.
The trade-in in program might not just start with OnePlus 6T. The report is not very clear on it. According to some sources the program might start with OnePlus 7, when it gets launched next year. Whatever the case maybe, the program seems to be starting very soon. With which model, is yet to be known. We for one would want it to start with OnePlus 6T and continue with the other models that get launched afterwards.
To recall, the OnePlus 6T smartphone, which is based on Android 9.0 Pie has a 6.41-inch Optic AMOLED display. This is laced with a waterdrop notch on the top. It has a 3,700mAh battery, 16MP + 20MP dual rear cameras and a 20MP selfie camera. Also, OnePlus 6T comes with a Nightscape mode, improved low-light photography and enhanced colour reproduction, and dynamic range. The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor and is available with 6GB or 8GB RAM and 128GB or 256GB storage.
Another good news is that this Chinese smartphone maker is set to launch the OnePlus 6T McLaren edition on December 12.
The McLaren edition would also be an Amazon exclusive and it has gone live on Amazon India’s website with a ‘Notify Me’ button. The technical specifications of the Mclaren edition will be the same as the regular edition. The only change one would see will be on the outside. Before this, the company has already launched couple of limited editions of their previous generation of smartphones. One of the more popular ones was ‘The Avengers’ edition and the ‘Star Wars’ version.
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Epic Games to have its own game store for PC, Mac and Android
Epic Games, which has developed titles like Unreal Tournament, Gears of War and Fortnite will be launching its own online game store. Developers will be able to use this online game store to sell their games.
At first, Epic Games’ online game store would only be available on PC and Mac. However, it will also be made available to Android and other ‘open platforms’ in 2019.
It has been reported that the concept of the upcoming store will be on the same lines as Valve’s Steam and EA’s Origin. The game store by Epic Games will come with a list of curated titles from different developers.
But the reason why developers may be attracted to use Epic Games’ online store is that the company will take a lesser cut than others.
Most other platforms take 30% of the revenue from the total sales of each title. This includes the purchase fee as well as the in-app purchases that are made by the customers. It was because of this that Epic Games launched Fortnite on Android via its own website.
With its own game store, Epic Games will only take 12% of the revenue from developers, which means better earnings for them. In addition to this, if Epic’s Unreal Engine is used by the title, then the company will cover 5% of the royalty for using the engine.
Other features that will be offered to developers include a newsfeed using which they can communicate with their customers and a special creators program. Using this program, content creators such as YouTubers or Twitch streamers can get a share of the revenue whenever they refer someone to play the game. It is worth noticing that this can only be enabled when developers opt for it, and they also get to decide how much share will go to the content creators.
For the first 24 months, Epic Games will cover the first 5% of creator revenue-sharing.
What makes this even better is the fact that Epic Games has promised that developers will be getting their own game page and newsfeed, which would come without any store-placed ads, cross-marketing or paid ads. Epic Games will also let developers use any game engine and would not be limiting its service to those who use Unreal Engine.
More details about the upcoming game store will be revealed at The Game Awards.
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Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G variant to be powered by Snapdragon 855 SoC
China Mobile is currently having its annual Partner Conference in Beijing. Xiaomi is among the biggest companies that are attending the conference and the smartphone maker seized the chance to demo its 5G-enabled Mi Mix 3. To recall, Xiaomi’s Mi Mix 3 smartphone was launched in October this year. At the launch, Xiaomi showcased a 4G model and said that the 5G enabled variant of Mi Mix 3 would be launched later.
And now, the company has showcased the device China Mobile’s Partner Conference. Although all the specifications of the smartphone are the same as the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 model launched in October this year, the only difference is that it comes with the latest Snapdragon 855 SoC.
The smartphone maker has said that Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G combines the newest chipset by Qualcomm to its next-gen modem. This modem has some in-house antenna switching technologies that enable the smartphone to reach download speeds of 2Gbps.
The new model of Mi Mix 3 mobile will retain the body of the model launched in October. It will come with a slider mechanism, a display with a massive screen-to-body ratio, a fingerprint scanner on the back panel of the device. Besides the processor, the rest of the internals of the smartphone is expected to remain the same. And this means the much-touted night mode and 960fps video recording will also be present on the new version of the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3.
The Chinese smartphone maker also said that the development of the device started in 2016 and the final design and architecture was finalised in 2017. In September this year, Lin Bin posted a photo of the first device running 5G in the company’s test lab on Weibo. Xiaomi will be partnering China Mobile in pre-commercial tests in its home country. It will also be launching the device in Europe in Q1 2019.
To recall the specifications of Xiaomi Mi Mix 3, it features a 6.4-inch OLED touchscreen and comes in three models – 6GB RAM/128GB storage, 8GB RAM/256GB storage and 10GB GB RAM/256GB storage. The smartphone has four cameras in total – 12+12MP dual rear cameras and 24MP+2MP dual selfie cameras.
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Samsung Galaxy M20 display panel leaked
Samsung will be launching a flurry of phones in the next few months, so leaks and tips around the same will abundant. The leaked image of the Samsung Galaxy M20 has appeared on 91Mobiles. Samsung Galaxy M20 is the first smartphone releasing as part of the new M series of Samsung. According to the image Samsung will use a waterdrop-type notch for accommodating the front camera and sensors. This would also increase the overall screen space of the phone.
In the image, it shows that the Samsung Galaxy M20 will have large curves on the side. Furthermore, it has a more premium look than the Galaxy J and Galaxy On series, which it would replace. The backdrop of this is that Samsung is facing a lot of pressure from its competitors. Its target is to revamp its portfolio by March, 2019. There is a small cut-out on the top of the display screen that is meant for the selfie camera. As indicated it would probably have a high screen-to-body ratio.
The first water-drop notch was introduced by OPPO and the trend has been followed by several Chinese brands since then. For Samsung it is the first water-drop notch phone to be launched and it was somewhat unexpected.
A few leaks have revealed that the Samsung Galaxy M20 is coming with the Exynos 7885 mid-range SoC and 3GB RAM. According to sources, the chipset will have 8 cores and 1.6GHz clock speed. Another source has said that the smartphone will have 32GB internal storage and the display will support 1,080×2,340 pixels resolution. It will also run on Android 8.1 Oreo software.
According to reports, the Galaxy M20 and Galaxy M10 are already under production. They are being produced in their Noida plant as the Make in India initiative. The launch date hasn’t been declared yet, but it is expected to launch somewhere in early 2019.
Samsung has also released the teaser of its Infinity O, Infinity U and Infinity V displays. Will Samsung bring them out in the M series, too? We shall get to know in some time. As of now, the M series will add to the water-drop notch smartphones along with the unique features Samsung already has. Once the phone is released it would be interesting to see what effect does it have on the buyer’s demand and can it beat the rising Chinese smartphones market.
Image Courtesy: 91mobiles
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The first water-drop notch was introduced by OPPO and the trend has been followed by several Chinese brands since then. For Samsung it is the first water-drop notch phone to be launched and it was somewhat unexpected.
A few leaks have revealed that the Samsung Galaxy M20 is coming with the Exynos 7885 mid-range SoC and 3GB RAM. According to sources, the chipset will have 8 cores and 1.6GHz clock speed. Another source has said that the smartphone will have 32GB internal storage and the display will support 1,080×2,340 pixels resolution. It will also run on Android 8.1 Oreo software.
According to reports, the Galaxy M20 and Galaxy M10 are already under production. They are being produced in their Noida plant as the Make in India initiative. The launch date hasn’t been declared yet, but it is expected to launch somewhere in early 2019.
Samsung has also released the teaser of its Infinity O, Infinity U and Infinity V displays. Will Samsung bring them out in the M series, too? We shall get to know in some time. As of now, the M series will add to the water-drop notch smartphones along with the unique features Samsung already has. Once the phone is released it would be interesting to see what effect does it have on the buyer’s demand and can it beat the rising Chinese smartphones market.
Image Courtesy: 91mobiles
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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is easily among the most premium smartphones of 2018. When launched, the smartphone was available in Ocean Blue, Midnight Black, Metallic Copper, and Lavender Purple colours. And now, the South Korean technology giant has added a new colour variant of its phablet – limited edition Alpine White. It is worth noticing that the Pure White colour variant was launched a few days back in Taiwan.
That’s not all. The company has also added a new colour variant of the Samsung Galaxy S9+ smartphone. Till now, Samsung’s flagship smartphone of the year was available in Blue, Black, Purple, Red, and Sunrise Gold colours. Going forward, customers have more choice and can also pick the mobile phone in dual-tone Polaris Blue finish. This colour variant was also available in some international variants.
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Alpine White coloured variant will only be available in 128GB storage model and cost Rs 67,900. And on the other hand, Samsung Galaxy S9+ Polaris Blue will only be available in the 64GB storage variant and will cost Rs 64,900.
If you are an interested buyer, you can pre-order the smartphone Samsung’s online store and other select e-commerce platforms starting December 7. IF you don’t like to shop online for your gadgets, you only have to wait till Monday, December 10 to buy the new colour variants from retail stores.
Currently, an exchange bonus of Rs 9,000 can be availed by customers on exchanging old smartphones. Other than this, a cashback of Rs 6,000 can be availed if customers pay for their purchase via HDFC Bank credit or debit cards. Customers can also get an instant discount of Rs 3,000 on buying the Samsung Galaxy S9+ Polaris Blue.
Speaking about the new colour options, Aditya Babbar, General Manager, Mobile Business, Samsung India, said, “Our consumers are continuously looking to express themselves differently by personalising their tech, and colour plays an important part in that personalisation. The limited-edition Alpine White of Galaxy Note 9 and the dual tone Polaris Blue of Galaxy S9+ extends the colour offerings with modern styles that embrace an elegant and classic feel. Both Galaxy Note 9 and S9+ have witnessed overwhelming response from consumers. Keeping that in mind, we are extremely delighted to launch these new colours.”
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Sony WH-1000X M3 headphones review: Pretty loud bang for your buck
I have been testing Sony’s gadgets since the past decade and a half. There have been highs and lows in Sony’s journey. However, now I would say it is a high point for Sony especially when it comes to audio headsets. They re-strategized a couple of years ago in the headphones segment and now they seem to be on top of their game, with the launch of Sony WH-1000X M3 headphones. These are a great pair of headsets that came to our test bench and left us awestruck. This is our review of the neat wireless headphones.
Sony WH-1000X M3 headphones Design and Blueprint
The headphones that Sony launched in the last few years have been similar to each other in terms of form factor. And at he first glace the Sony WH-1000X M3 headphones look no different. But when you look at them closely, this one is quite different from the others. To start with, this headphone has only two buttons on it, one to power it on and the other to manage the noise cancellation.
So how does one use the other functions like volume up/down et al. Well that is where the new innovation on these headsets come in. The right ear cup is touch sensitive and users can use touch gestures to manage most of the functions. For example, one can swipe from front to back or back to front to skip tracks. Swipe from bottom to top or top to bottom on the ear cup to manage volume. Double tap on the ear cup to play/pause a song or to pick a call. And on most occasions, this works really well, it is just a matter of getting used to.
The Sony WH-1000X M3 headphones are available in two colours — black and silver, which came to us to be tested. Sony has used premium plastics, metal and comfortable foam pads all around this headphone. The ear cups cocoon your ears perfectly and help to keep the ambient noise out. More on that in the performance section of this review. In case one wants to use these headphones with an auxiliary port, they can with the supplied audio cable that comes in the box. In the box I also found a nifty carry case, an airplane connector and since it is wireless, an USB charging cable as well.
Sony WH-1000X M3 headphones Performance
Moving to the more fun part, its listening experience. Sony WH-1000X M3 headphones are very easy to setup. Just download the Sony headphones app from the Play store, turn on the Bluetooth on your smartphone and in matter of minutes you will be up and running. The Bluetooth headphones work with smartphones, laptops as well as other mobile devices. Connecting them with a laptop is also child’s play.
The headphones app is nicely built and features things like an equaliser and virtual surround sound function. These come handy when you are listening to different genres of music or are watching a movie on the smart device. Moving on to its resonance, Sony did a fabulous job building the Sony WH-1000X M3 headphones. I loved the beats it threw at us, bass is spunky and the lows are clearly audible.
Noise cancellation works extremely well and there are three modes of it on the headphones. One of them is that the headphones will let a bit of ambient sound, like important announcements at the airport, come in. The ambient sound can also be managed via the app, too. The Sony WH-1000X M3 headphones are a smart set of headphones, these automatically adjust to changing environments.
By that I mean the headphones know your surroundings and will adjust the audio mode and sound accordingly. For instance, if you are walking on the road with the headphones on, then it will seep in a bit of ambient sound so that you are aware of the surroundings while listening to your favourite tunes and walking.
Also, when you are traveling in an airplane and the air hostess comes to ask you something, you need not take the headphones off. Instead just place 4 fingers on the right ear cup and automatically you will be able to hear what the person is saying. Quite neat!
Verdict and Final Words
Overall, I loved the audio experience on these headphones, they are comfortable to wear. The Sony WH-1000X M3 headphones will not give you any sort of aches (head or neck). With 40mm drivers inside the sound does not crack or distorts even at full volume. Calling feature works flawlessly, too. The battery lasts for over 25 hours on a single charge, but does take its fair bit of time to recharge. Sony has enabled fast charge on these headphones, where users can get up to 5 hours of playback time with a charge of 30 minutes. But that can happen only by using a compatible fast charger.
Sadly, the charger is not part of the package one would need to buy it separately. That is the only downer I came across on this device. All in all, Sony you have outdone yourself and I for one loved these. They are definitely one of best headphones right now in the premium side of the audio market. If you have the money to spend and are looking for futuristic sound and controls, go for them without a doubt.
Price: Rs 29,990
Pro:
Excellent Sound
Futuristic Controls
Comfortable to wear for a long time
Cons:
No charger in the box
Takes a long time to fully charge
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Noise cancellation works extremely well and there are three modes of it on the headphones. One of them is that the headphones will let a bit of ambient sound, like important announcements at the airport, come in. The ambient sound can also be managed via the app, too. The Sony WH-1000X M3 headphones are a smart set of headphones, these automatically adjust to changing environments.
By that I mean the headphones know your surroundings and will adjust the audio mode and sound accordingly. For instance, if you are walking on the road with the headphones on, then it will seep in a bit of ambient sound so that you are aware of the surroundings while listening to your favourite tunes and walking.
Also, when you are traveling in an airplane and the air hostess comes to ask you something, you need not take the headphones off. Instead just place 4 fingers on the right ear cup and automatically you will be able to hear what the person is saying. Quite neat!
Verdict and Final Words
Overall, I loved the audio experience on these headphones, they are comfortable to wear. The Sony WH-1000X M3 headphones will not give you any sort of aches (head or neck). With 40mm drivers inside the sound does not crack or distorts even at full volume. Calling feature works flawlessly, too. The battery lasts for over 25 hours on a single charge, but does take its fair bit of time to recharge. Sony has enabled fast charge on these headphones, where users can get up to 5 hours of playback time with a charge of 30 minutes. But that can happen only by using a compatible fast charger.
Sadly, the charger is not part of the package one would need to buy it separately. That is the only downer I came across on this device. All in all, Sony you have outdone yourself and I for one loved these. They are definitely one of best headphones right now in the premium side of the audio market. If you have the money to spend and are looking for futuristic sound and controls, go for them without a doubt.
Price: Rs 29,990
Pro:
Excellent Sound
Futuristic Controls
Comfortable to wear for a long time
Cons:
No charger in the box
Takes a long time to fully charge
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If you have been planning to buy a budget smartphone, right now is a good time. Flipkart’s Big Shopping Days sale has started today and will go on till December 8. In the next three days, a number of smartphones are available at discounted prices on the e-commerce website. Here’s a list of 12 smartphones that you can buy under Rs 15,000:
One among the best budget smartphones in the Indian market, Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (review) is available at a discounted price on Flipkart for the next three days. The discount is only valid on the 32GB storage model of the smartphone, which can currently be picked up at Rs 9,999 from the e-commerce website.
This one is for you if you love clicking selfies. The 4GB RAM/32GB storage model of Vivo V9 Youth can be picked up at Rs 13,990 from Flipkart. This is Rs 6,000 lesser than its original price.
Samsung’s Galaxy On6 is also available at a reduced price at Flipkart till December 8. While it was launched at Rs 14,490, during the sale you can buy it for Rs 9,990.
Launched in October in India, Infinix Hot S3X was available on Flipkart for Rs 10,999. During the sale, it is available at a reduced price of Rs 9,999.
Motorola One Power was launched in September this year. At the time of its launch, it was priced at Rs 15,999 and at Flipkart, it is available at a discount of Rs 1000 during the sale.
You can also go for the Honor 9N if you want to buy a good budget smartphone. At the time of launch, the 3GB RAM/32GB storage variant of Honor 9N costed Rs 11,999, the 4GB RAM/64GB onboard storage version was priced at Rs 13,999. During the sale, the smartphone variants bear a price tag of Rs 8,999 and Rs 10,999 respectively.
Another budget smartphone from Honor that you can buy is Honor 7S. While the 2GB RAM/16GB storage model costed Rs 8,999 earlier, it can now be bought for Rs 5,999 from Flipkart till the sale is on.
Chinese smartphone maker Lenovo recently made a comeback with its K9 smartphone in India. The smartphone was earlier at Flipkart for Rs 9,999 and is now being sold for Rs 8,999.
There are two variants of the Honor 9 lite that are available at a discounted price. While the 3GB RAM/32GB storage model can be bought at Rs 9,999, the 4GB RAM/64GB storage model is priced at Rs 11,999. Earlier, the two models were priced at Rs 10,999 and Rs 14,999 respectively.
The Moto E5 Plus was launched in India in July this year. The smartphone which was earlier priced at Rs 11,999 can now be picked up from Flipkart at Rs 9,999.
Moto G6 Play became a much talked about smartphone when it was launched in India in June this year. At the time of its launch, the smartphone was priced at Rs 11,990, and during the sale it can be bought at Rs 11,499.
Otherwise priced at Rs 10,999 in India, Lenovo K8 Plus can be bought from Flipkart sale at Rs 7,999 during the sale.
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Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1
One among the best budget smartphones in the Indian market, Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (review) is available at a discounted price on Flipkart for the next three days. The discount is only valid on the 32GB storage model of the smartphone, which can currently be picked up at Rs 9,999 from the e-commerce website.
Vivo V9 Youth
This one is for you if you love clicking selfies. The 4GB RAM/32GB storage model of Vivo V9 Youth can be picked up at Rs 13,990 from Flipkart. This is Rs 6,000 lesser than its original price.
Samsung Galaxy On6
Samsung’s Galaxy On6 is also available at a reduced price at Flipkart till December 8. While it was launched at Rs 14,490, during the sale you can buy it for Rs 9,990.
Infinix Hot S3X
Launched in October in India, Infinix Hot S3X was available on Flipkart for Rs 10,999. During the sale, it is available at a reduced price of Rs 9,999.
Motorola One Power
Motorola One Power was launched in September this year. At the time of its launch, it was priced at Rs 15,999 and at Flipkart, it is available at a discount of Rs 1000 during the sale.
Honor 9N
You can also go for the Honor 9N if you want to buy a good budget smartphone. At the time of launch, the 3GB RAM/32GB storage variant of Honor 9N costed Rs 11,999, the 4GB RAM/64GB onboard storage version was priced at Rs 13,999. During the sale, the smartphone variants bear a price tag of Rs 8,999 and Rs 10,999 respectively.
Honor 7S
Another budget smartphone from Honor that you can buy is Honor 7S. While the 2GB RAM/16GB storage model costed Rs 8,999 earlier, it can now be bought for Rs 5,999 from Flipkart till the sale is on.
Lenovo K9
Chinese smartphone maker Lenovo recently made a comeback with its K9 smartphone in India. The smartphone was earlier at Flipkart for Rs 9,999 and is now being sold for Rs 8,999.
Honor 9 Lite
There are two variants of the Honor 9 lite that are available at a discounted price. While the 3GB RAM/32GB storage model can be bought at Rs 9,999, the 4GB RAM/64GB storage model is priced at Rs 11,999. Earlier, the two models were priced at Rs 10,999 and Rs 14,999 respectively.
Moto E5 Plus
The Moto E5 Plus was launched in India in July this year. The smartphone which was earlier priced at Rs 11,999 can now be picked up from Flipkart at Rs 9,999.
Moto G6 Play
Moto G6 Play became a much talked about smartphone when it was launched in India in June this year. At the time of its launch, the smartphone was priced at Rs 11,990, and during the sale it can be bought at Rs 11,499.
Lenovo K8 Plus
Otherwise priced at Rs 10,999 in India, Lenovo K8 Plus can be bought from Flipkart sale at Rs 7,999 during the sale.
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Some really easy ways: How to find a song’s name
Let’s face it we all love music. It quite often happens that we overhear a melody and unconsciously start humming it as we find it soothing. But when we try to recall the song name and want to make it a part of our playlist we might fail. We forget to ask the name of the song when we hear it, which happens often.
So how to find a songs name?
We can ask our friend who has played it before. But when you don’t even remember the name of the song how is your friend supposed to identify it? By humming? Perhaps no, not when your vocal chords aren’t trained enough.
That’s where technology comes in. There are several options through which you can find a songs name through your device.
Option 1: One of the most common and widely used website is Google. In case you recall any part of the song’s lyrics, just type it with inverted commas. Once you press ‘Enter’ you’ll most probably find the song.
Option 2: Musix Match is another choice. Musix Match is an interesting app which shows you the lyrics of the song which are part of your device. When you play the song and open the app, the lyrics will appear on your screen. If you want to find the song you can type the song lyrics and the name would definitely come.
But what if you don’t remember the song lyrics?
Don’t worry!
This is where Midomi software comes in. In Midomi, in order to find the song, one has to only hum it and the app would identify it. The same goes for Soundhound. Just hum the song and you’ll get your song’s name. The only difference between Midomi and Soundhound is that the former is available in PC/laptop and the latter on the smartphone.
Shazam is another interesting app, which immediately identifies the song being played on your device. Shazam is one of the most widely used ones.
Musicpedia is another app where you can find your song. This only pertains to classical music. The way it works is that one has to play the song on piano. Provided that it is classical, it would identify the song immediately.
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PUBG Mobile 0.10.0 beta update rolled out: Here’s what is new
PUBG Mobile has undoubtedly become one among the most popular games of the year. The online multiplayer game for smartphone users recently received its Season 4 update, which made all the players start from scratch. And now, another update has been rolled out to the game. It has been reported that PUBG Mobile 0.10.0 beta update has been released for Android and iOS users. Currently, the update is in beta and will eventually get rolled out to all the players.
PUBG Mobile publisher Tencent Games has confirmed that the popular game is now getting the beta update on Reddit and also gone ahead to say that it doesn’t bring any major changes with itself. The new additions that PUBG Mobile 0.10.0 beta update gets include Mk47 Mutant rifle and new chat options among other changes. For those unaware, the Mk47 Mutant rifle was earlier available on PUBG PC and Xbox One. But now, smartphone players will also gain access to it.
Besides this, PUBG Mobile 0.10.0 beta update also comes with a new outfit and some bug fixes. The chat option of the game has also been improved with new dialogues that make communication between teammates. There is also a Laser Sight attachment that can be used along with Mk47 Mutant rifle for getting accurate shots.
As of now, there is no word on when the latest update will be made available outside of beta. However, we should point out that the new beta update is available as a 1.53GB file. With the recent updates that the game has got, it seems like PUBG Mobile is slowly getting some changes that will ensure that the same features are available across its various platforms. For doing this, it has started getting more guns and vehicles to PUBG Mobile, which have already been present on other platforms of the multiplayer game.
As an example for this, with the Season 4 update, PUBG Mobile got the scooter from Sanhok map, which was already available to users who played the game via PCs.
Recently, YouTube channel Allthenewsisgoodnews also digitally recreated the Vikendi snow map which, according to reports, will soon be available to users.
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Google Allo to shut down by March 2019
In 2016, technology giant Google proudly presented the Duo and Allo apps at its I/O Conference. Google left no stone unturned to market the apps touting Duo’s simple user interface and Allo’s AI enhancements. We tried the apps ourselves. Duo indeed is simple, and Allo’s AI enhancements were actually useful. But somehow, people never migrated to using the two apps instead of WhatsApp and Skype.
It seems like Google has given up hope on Allo, as the company has announced that it is shutting down the app. However, this doesn’t come as a surprise, as the technology giant had paused investing in Allo in April this year. When this happened earlier this year, Anil Sabharwal, Google’s Head of Communications Group was quoted saying that Allo as a whole did not achieve the level of traction the company had hoped for.
If you are an Allo user, you will have time till March 2019 to export their conversation history, since the app will work till then. After that, it will close down.
It is worth noticing that the announcement about Allo shutting down comes at a time when Verizon is set to launch RCS chat on Pixel 3 and Pixel 3XL smartphones. While Allo’s key highlight was its AI enhancements, RCS chat is said to be carrier based. With RCS chat, Google may get the Android rival to iMessage that it has been looking for. However, RCS chat is a service that wouldn’t be run by the technology company itself.
A few days back, Google denied the reports that claimed that its Hangouts Chat is shutting down. The company clarified that a re-branded version of the Google Hangouts is being designed and it will be available for enterprise users. So, the current Google Hangouts app will be replaced by a service similar to Slack. This also means that if you don’t use Google’s G Suite, you will not have access to this new service. Till now, Google has not addressed this and there is no word on what it plans to do to replace the chat for individual users. However, the company did say that Hangouts Chat and Meet will also be available to existing users at some point.
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Nokia 8.1 with Android Pie, Zeiss optics launched: Price, specifications and more
HMD Global has finally taken wraps off its much-anticipated smartphone, Nokia 8.1. The smartphone was launched at an event in Dubai on Wednesday and it is the global variant of Nokia X7 that was earlier launched in China in October this year. While the features and specifications of Nokia 8.1 and Nokia X7 are identical, the former comes under Google’s Android One programme which promises timely Android updates and security patches for two and three years respectively. Among the key highlights of the newly launched smartphone are Android 9.0 Pie, 3,500mAh battery, PureDisplay with support for HDR10 and dual rear cameras with Zeiss optics. Read on to know about the pricing details and specifications of the device:
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