OnePlus 6T starts receiving the OxygenOS 9.0.7 OTA update
Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus has started rolling out its OxygenOS 9.0.7 update to its latest flagship smartphone, OnePlus 6T. After it was launched in India on October 30, OnePlus 6T has received the OxygenOS 9.0.5 and OxygenOS 9.0.6 updates. And now, another update has been rolled out to the device and it brings a number of improvements with itself including Bluetooth stability and optimization of Wi-Fi standby power consumption. The latest OxygenOS 9.0.7 update has also got improvements to slow-motion videos and equalizer to Bluetooth earphones.
According to Manu J, Global Product Operations Manager at OnePlus, the size of the OxygenOS 9.0.7 update is 100MB and he has posted about the same on the company’s official forum. We recommend you to download the update when your smartphone is connected to the Wi-Fi.
Besides the improvements that we mentioned earlier, OxygenOS 9.0.7 update solves the issues that OnePlus 6T users were facing with the lock screen wallpaper and comes with other general bug fixes. It also gets the Android security patch to the smartphone. The OTA update is being rolled out in a phased manner. So, like always, the update will first reach a few OnePlus 6T users and once they confirm that the update is bug-free, it will be rolled out to everyone.
OnePlus 6T is the successor of OnePlus 6 mobile and it features a 6.41-inch optic AMOLED display and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 octa-core processor. The handset comes with Adreno 630 GPU and comes with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM. It is available in 128GB and 256GB storage models.
It comes with the same set of dual rear cameras that we saw in OnePlus 6, but the company has added a dedicated mode for night photography. The display of the smartphone comes with a waterdrop notch that houses the 16MP front-facing snapper and has the in-display fingerprint sensor embedded in it. OnePlus 6T packs a 3,700mah battery that comes with fast charging capabilities. The smartphone is available in Mirror Black and Midnight Black colour options.
Last month, OnePlus also added a Thunder Purple colour variant to the options that are available to buy. And now, it is gearing up to launch the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition that is scheduled to launch in India on December 12.
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How to find your IP address? Try these methods
IP address is really important to troubleshoot internet and networking problems. Therefore, one should know the IP address of their device so that they can fix problems. But, many of us don’t know how to find our IP addresses. So here are some guidelines for you to follow. IP, internal or external will be displayed in this format (XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX), where the X’s will be numbers.
There are two kinds of IP addresses—internal and external IP address. Internal IP address refers to the one that identifies your local device. The external IP address is what helps the internet to communicate with your device. There are two separate ways of finding both IP addresses. Firstly, let us look at how to find the internal IP Address:
- Go to the start menu and type cmd
- The computer would show the suggestion of command prompt at this stage: click on it
- An HTML file would open in black coloured background wherein you have to type ipconfig and then press enter
- A chunk of information will unfold. Scroll down and find “IPv4 address”. The number which is written across it is your internal IP Address
- In your internet browser, search for ‘what’s my IP’
- A site named www.whatsmyip.org should appear in the suggestions, hopefully on the top
- Once you click on the link your IP Address will appear on top of this site.
- Go to Apple Menu and click on Open System Preferences
- Click on the icon labelled network
- There would be several labels. The one on top needs to be clicked
- Towards the right hand side you’ll find a text which would show you your IP Address
Here’s the first look at the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus
As we are coming closer to the launch of Samsung Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10 Plus smartphones, more and more news about them is surfacing online. It has even been reported that Samsung is planning to launch four instead of the usual two devices in its lineup this year – a Lite version and a 5G model.
And now, 91mobiles in partnership with @OnLeaks has shared the renders of the much anticipated Samsung smartphone. A 360-degree video of the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus has also been shared and the report by 91mobiles also carries some details about the smartphone which it claims are confirmed.
According to the report, Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus will sport a 6.4-inch dual-curved edge display, and we should mention that this is line with previous leaks of the smartphone. The screen of the smartphone is expected to come with an AMOLED panel and will have QHD resolution.
The renders that have been shared show that Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus mobile sports four rear cameras coupled with an LED flash. These cameras are horizontally stacked on the device and reportedly comprise of a standard, a telephoto and a wide-angle lens. The details about the fourth camera have not been shared yet. The front panel of Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus has dual selfie cameras that are placed on the top right corner of the display. In the renders, it looks like they are piercing into the display. At its Developer Conference last month, Samsung has showcased this selfie camera placement and had called it the ‘Infinity O’ design.
With this kind of placement of cameras, we can expect the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus to give us a nearly bezel-less display experience and come with one among the highest screen-to-body ratios. The dimensions of the smartphone are reported to be 157.5 x 75.0 x 7.8mm. The renders show the smartphone to be available in gradient Ice Blue, which the company also used for Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus.
Earlier reports have also confirmed that Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus will come with an ultrasonic in-display smartphone and will be dedicating 30% of its screen to it. So you can place your finger anywhere on that portion of the display and the smartphone will be unlocked. It is also worth noticing that an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor uses sound to read the map of your fingerprint and is more accurate than optical fingerprint scanners used in the likes of Vivo Nex (review) and OnePlus 6T (review).
Prior reports have also suggested that Samsung plans to ditch iris scanning and will come with face unlock instead. Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus has been reported to retain a 3.5mm jack and it will be placed along with the USB Type-C port at the bottom. The SIM card will be placed on the top, much like Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018). The power, volume rocker and Bixby buttons would be placed on the side edges of the smartphone.
Other specifications of the upcoming smartphone include Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor or Exynos 9820 SoC, depending on the market. It should run Android Pie skinned with Samsung’s OneUI and as of now, there is no clarity on the RAM and storage of the device. A report did say that a 12GB RAM and 1TB storage model is in the pipeline, but if this is true, the price tag would be massive too.
Image and video courtesy: 91mobiles
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According to the report, Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus will sport a 6.4-inch dual-curved edge display, and we should mention that this is line with previous leaks of the smartphone. The screen of the smartphone is expected to come with an AMOLED panel and will have QHD resolution.
The renders that have been shared show that Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus mobile sports four rear cameras coupled with an LED flash. These cameras are horizontally stacked on the device and reportedly comprise of a standard, a telephoto and a wide-angle lens. The details about the fourth camera have not been shared yet. The front panel of Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus has dual selfie cameras that are placed on the top right corner of the display. In the renders, it looks like they are piercing into the display. At its Developer Conference last month, Samsung has showcased this selfie camera placement and had called it the ‘Infinity O’ design.
With this kind of placement of cameras, we can expect the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus to give us a nearly bezel-less display experience and come with one among the highest screen-to-body ratios. The dimensions of the smartphone are reported to be 157.5 x 75.0 x 7.8mm. The renders show the smartphone to be available in gradient Ice Blue, which the company also used for Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus.
Earlier reports have also confirmed that Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus will come with an ultrasonic in-display smartphone and will be dedicating 30% of its screen to it. So you can place your finger anywhere on that portion of the display and the smartphone will be unlocked. It is also worth noticing that an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor uses sound to read the map of your fingerprint and is more accurate than optical fingerprint scanners used in the likes of Vivo Nex (review) and OnePlus 6T (review).
Prior reports have also suggested that Samsung plans to ditch iris scanning and will come with face unlock instead. Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus has been reported to retain a 3.5mm jack and it will be placed along with the USB Type-C port at the bottom. The SIM card will be placed on the top, much like Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018). The power, volume rocker and Bixby buttons would be placed on the side edges of the smartphone.
Other specifications of the upcoming smartphone include Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor or Exynos 9820 SoC, depending on the market. It should run Android Pie skinned with Samsung’s OneUI and as of now, there is no clarity on the RAM and storage of the device. A report did say that a 12GB RAM and 1TB storage model is in the pipeline, but if this is true, the price tag would be massive too.
Image and video courtesy: 91mobiles
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Huawei has fixed the date December 17th for the launch of Nova 4. The backdrop of this launch, as it is rumoured, is based on Huawei’s wish to compete with Samsung’s Galaxy A8s launch. Huawei Nova 4’s unique feature is that it has a display hole for the selfie camera.
Yes, there will be a small hole in the screen on the top left edge for the front camera. This brand-new model, which includes the latest Kirin 980 SoC, 6GB RAM, 128GB storage is going to release in China first. Huawei Nova 4 has an in-display fingerprint sensor and works on Android 9 Pie out-of-the-box. The company took to Weibo to announce the launch of its upcoming Huawei Nova 4 smartphone.
According to leaked renders, Samsung Galaxy A8s would also has a similar feature in terms of camera—a display with a small cut out for the selfie camera. Samsung too is suspected to release its phone during December and in all probability will directly compete with Huawei Nova 4.
Two phones competing with each other, having similar design leaves us in a lot of anticipation. Both phones have a similar design. Let us see which proves to be better and in what respect after both of them are launched. While Huawei Nova 4 is launching on 17th December, Samsung Galaxy A8s is launching on 10th December.
Huawei has also put a teaser image. In this, we can see Huawei Nova 4 has a striking resemblance to the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S10, if we go by its leaked renders, too. One difference is that Samsung’s front facing camera is supposed to be built on the top right side, and in case of Huawei Nova 4 it would appear in the top left-hand side.
With the launch of Huawei Nova 4 the company would be expecting good demand for the smartphone. Considering that it has a notchless camera, which a lot of users would be looking forward to. If the feature turns out to be a huge hit, it might even beat some of the biggest names in the market. At the moment with the teaser image it seems Huawei has taken the right step. More insights to the smartphone in the coming days will make it clear how good the device will really be.
Image Courtesy: Weibo
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Samsung Galaxy A8s to launch on December 10
South Korean technology giant Samsung has confirmed that date of its Galaxy A8s smartphone’s launch. If you have been following updates about Samsung Galaxy A8s, you would know that the smartphone is the first one in Samsung’s lineup to come with a display hole for housing a selfie camera. The company will be doing this in order to deliver a full-screen experience to users.
Samsung has taken to Weibo to announce that its upcoming Galaxy A8s smartphone would be launched on December 10. The poster highlights the outline of the device and a camera hole on the top left of its display. With Samsung Galaxy A8s, the company will truly give a bezel-less experience to its users as in the poster, no notch or chin of the display can be seen. Samsung had spoken about such a display at its developer conference last month and it calls this kind of a screen as an Infinity-O display.
However, there is one thing that we must point out. Samsung has announced the release date of Galaxy A8s smartphone just after Huawei set the launch date of its Nova 4 smartphone as December 17. It actually seems like Samsung was just waiting for Huawei to announce a launch date so that they could choose an earlier date for the launch of their device. This is because Huawei Nova 4 also comes with a display hole to house the selfie camera. If Huawei Nova 4 would have launched earlier, the company would literally have beaten Samsung in its own game. And clearly, Samsung did what it had to in order to avoid that.
The rivalry between the two smartphones is evident from the images that have been shared by the two companies on Weibo. Samsung’s poster looks completely inspired from Huawei’s which also shows an outline of the device and a cut-out selfie camera on the top left of the display. The background of both the posters is an image of a galaxy. However, it seemed like Samsung did not want to leave any stone unturned to mock Huawei, as its poster has ‘Real Galaxy’ written on it.
Speaking more about the specifications of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A8s mobile, it will reportedly feature a 6.39-inch full-HD+ display that will come with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The device is said to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 processor clubbed with 6GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage. For more storage, users will get the option of installing a microSD card of up to 512GB.
Reports suggest that Samsung Galaxy A8s will come with a triple rear camera setup comprising of 24MP, 5MP and 10MP sensors. For selfies and video calls, there is a 24MP front-facing camera that will be housed in the display hole at the top left of the screen. The hole on the display is said to be 6.7mm. It has been speculated that Samsung Galaxy A8s will house a 3,400mAh battery and will come with a USB Type-C port. A previous report also said that Samsung is ditching the 3.5mm headphone jack with its A8s smartphone.
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Meizu M16th, M6T and C9 smartphones launched in India: Price, specs and more
Chinese smartphone brand Meizu has today re-entered the Indian smartphone market with three smartphones – Meizu M16th, Meizu M6T and Meizu C9. While Meizu M16th competes directly with the likes of OnePlus 6T, the Meizu M6T and Meizu C9 smartphones are meant to give a competition to Xiaomi smartphones in the budget segment. While the Meizu M16th is powered by Snapdragon 845 SoC, and comes with an AI-enhanced selfie camera, the Meizu M6T and Meizu C9 come with an 8MP selfie camera and house 3,300mAh and a 3,000mAh battery respectively.
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Meizu M16th, Meizu M6T and Meizu C9 price in India
Let’s begin with the flagship device – Meizu M16th. While the Meizu M16th is priced at Rs 39,999, the M6T and C9 cost Rs 7,999 and Rs 5,999 respectively. All three smartphones will go on sale via Amazon India today at 4 pm. As a part of launch offers, the company is offering Rs 2,200 cashback to Reliance Jio users with all three smartphones. While those who will buy M16th will get 100GB of additional data, M6T and C9 buyers will get 50GB of free data. For a limited period, Meizu C9 can be bought for Rs 4,999.Meizu M16th, Meizu M6T and Meizu C9 specifications
Coming to the specifications of the smartphone, Meizu M16th mobile features a 6-inch full HD Super AMOLED panel that has an aspect ratio of 18:9. There is no notch on the device and it sports an in-display fingerprint sensor. Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 SoC, the smartphone comes with a water-cooling system for heat dissipation. It comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. There is a dual camera setup on the smartphone with 12MP and 20MP sensor. While the primary sensor comes with an f/1.8 aperture and OIS, the secondary camera has an f/2.4 aperture and a 3X telephoto lens. On the front panel, there is a 20MP selfie camera that has an f/2.0 aperture. The Connectivity options of the device include 4G VoLTE support, Bluetooth v5.0, Wi-Fi, GPS, a 3.5 mm headphone jack and a USB Type-C port. Speaking of Meizu M6T, the smartphone comes with a 5.7-inch HD+ display and is powered by a MediaTek MT6750 SoC clubbed with up to 3GB RAM and 32GB onboard storage and can hold a microSD card of up to 128GB. The device comes with a dual rear camera setup with 13MP and 2MP sensors and an 8MP front-facing camera. Meizu M6T packs a 3,300mAh battery and comes with standard connectivity options. Meizu also launched the entry-level C9 smartphone today that features a 5.45-inch HD+ display that has an aspect ratio of 18:9. Powered by a quad-core Unisoc SC9832E processor, the Android Oreo-based smartphone comes with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage. Users can also install a microSD card of up to 128GB. On the camera front, there is a 13MP AF primary camera and an 8MP selfie camera. Meizu C9 houses a 3,000mAh battery and comes with 4G LTE bands, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, a 3.5mm headphone jack and a micro-USB port for connectivity. 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.Whatsapp to finally release Dark Mode
Early next year, Whatsapp is finally going to release its dark mode version. The only difference in this coveted version compared to its earlier one is in terms of its looks. In Dark Mode, the white background can be converted into black. The benefit of this is that it decreases 43% of your phone’s brightness compared to “Normal Mode”. As a result, it increases battery life and is less harmful for the eyes.
Some reports suggest, it is going to be very safe and healthy to look at your screen in the dark. The Dark Mode was first announced in September via a tweet, which was treated as a rumour.
Its visual representation is unknown as of now. We are eagerly waiting for it to release. Even Google applications such as YouTube and Google Maps have commended the new dark mode in its respective apps. Its look is supposed to be similar to Whatsapp’s UI on Windows OS smartphones.
According to a recent tweet by WABetainfo, the Dark Mode is still under development. Besides Android, it will also find its way to Windows 10 PCs, notebooks, Apple iPhones with iOS 10 and Mac. Once it is out let us see how well it can live up to the user’s expectations. Over that, Facebook is also planning to release its Dark Mode very soon.
In case you want to use dark mode-like setup right now, follow these steps:I receive a lot of questions about the Dark Mode..
— WABetaInfo (@WABetaInfo) November 30, 2018
It's still under development and there is no news now, be patient please.
When there is news on iOS and Android, you will obviously receive more info from me, don’t worry. 😊
- Launch Whatsapp and tap on the three dots menu (you can find them on the right-hand corner of your phone)
- Tap on settings
- Then tap on chats
- Scroll down until you find the wallpaper option and then click on it
- Select the solid colour option
- Then select a dark colour of your choice for your chat background
- Click the set button and your dark mode will start functioning
Microsoft is building its own chrome-like browser to replace Microsoft Edge
The software giant, Microsoft which released its Edge Browser, with a redesign to replace Internet Explorer is finally letting go of it and making a new default browser — Chromium. The reason being, though Edge Browser has paid off with it’s modern look and feel, the underlying browser engine—EdgeHTML has not been able to keep up with the current demand.
There has been a lot of frustration in Microsoft with regard to Edge’s web compatibility, despite businesses and consumers trying to improve upon things. According to reports, Microsoft is almost ready with its new browser and in all probability will announce its plan for the launch of its new browser in the coming days.
Chrome is, in today’s time, the most popular web browser. Many including us love to work on it because of its minimalistic outlook. Android, PCs and Macs has leveraged its usage. However, lately the Google Chrome browser has become memory hog. Nevertheless, web developers most often find it useful to optimize their sites. Google has been creating Chrome-only web services because it is usually the first to adopt web technologies as its engineers are the first to adapt to most modern web standards.
Microsoft was susceptibly about to adopt Chromium onto Windows. As its companies have been working with Google to support a version of Chrome on an ARM-powered Windows operating system. It has finally admitted Edge Browser’s incompetency to Chrome.
Unlike earlier, now Microsoft would not send notifications to its Windows 10 users to not to use Chrome. Microsoft pulled Google Chrome’s installer from Windows Store because it violated store policies. Those policies restricted rival store browsers to use Microsoft’s Edge Browser. After this event, Microsoft’s rivalry with Chrome will finally come to an end.
With this new innovation Microsoft would want to regain lost popularity when it comes to internet browsers. Today, Google Chrome is way ahead of the competition and is one of the most popular browsers on the PC as well as mobile platform. Will Microsoft be able to regain lost ground? Only time will tell.
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OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition pre-registrations begin on Amazon India
If you are a OnePlus fan, you have every reason to look forward to December 12. The Chinese smartphone maker is all set to launch its OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition in India on the said date next week. Like OnePlus 6T, the McLaren edition of the smartphone will also be an Amazon exclusive. OnePlus McLaren Edition’s dedicated page has gone live on Amazon India’s website today with a ‘Notify Me’ button.
So if you are one among those who are interested in buying the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition smartphone, you can register yourself for the same on Amazon India today.
The special edition smartphone is being launched to mark the fifth anniversary of OnePlus and the company has said that community invites for unveiling the smartphone will be available starting December 6 at 10:00 am. Invites will be available on OnePlus India’s official website at Rs 799 each and the smartphone will be unveiled at an event in Mumbai on December 12. Those who will be a part of the OnePlus McLaren Edition event will be given a gift hamper by the company with official McLaren merchandise and the OnePlus Bullets Wireless Red. The company has also said that the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition will first be available at the OnePlus Experience Store in Connaught Place, New Delhi.
For its special edition smartphone, OnePlus has partnered with McLaren Automotive and McLaren Racing. While the specifications of the smartphone will remain the same as OnePlus 6T mobile, it is expected to be only available in 8GB RAM/256GB storage variant. The cost of the new special edition smartphone is said to be around Rs 45,999. However, some reports claim that OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition will come with 10GB RAM, and if that happens, the price tag would surely go up.
While we are not sure of the RAM and storage details, we know that the rest of the specifications will remain unchanged. To recall, the Android 9.0 Pie based OnePlus 6T (review) sports a 6.41-inch Optic AMOLED display that has a waterdrop notch on the top. The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor and is available in 6GB/8GB of RAM and 128GB/256GB of storage. It houses a 3,700mAh battery and for imaging duties, the smartphone sports 16MP+20MP dual rear cameras and a 20MP selfie camera. OnePlus 6T comes with a new Nightscape mode, improved low-light photography and enhanced colour reproduction and dynamic range.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC with 5G modem unveiled
Chipmaker Qualcomm has unveiled its Snapdragon 855 mobile platform, which is the first among a new generation of smartphone processors that will support 5G connectivity in the United States next year. Snapdragon 855 chip has been launched by the company at an event in Hawaii and its key feature is the 5G Snapdragon X50 modem. This will enable smartphones to connect to 5G wireless data networks at ‘multi-gigabit’ mobile data speeds that is claimed to be up to 50 or 100 times faster than the speed that we get on the current 4G networks.
The latest processor from the biggest chipmaker in the world will power the Samsung 5G smartphone, which will be launched in H1 2019, as announced by Samsung and Verizon Communications. It is worth noticing that as of now, Qualcomm has only announced the Snapdragon 855. It will be talking in detail about it later at its ongoing annual Snapdragon Technology Summit.
But there are things that have already been revealed like Snapdragon 855 is said to come with Qualcomm’s fourth generation, multi-core Qualcomm AI Engine that boosts the AI performance of the device up to three times as compared to smartphones that run on the previous generation mobile platform.
Qualcomm has also said that its mobile platform Snapdragon 855 features the world’s first Computer Vision (CV) ISP that helps smartphones to recognise objects and faces better and it also powers new video capture features.
Qualcomm went on to say that Snapdragon 855 would support the new Qualcomm 3D Sonic Sensor, which is an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor by Qualcomm and can rear user’s fingerprint through the glass screen of a smartphone.
If we quote Qualcomm’s blog post about this particular feature, it said, “This is the only mobile solution that can accurately detect fingerprints through numerous contaminants. Furthermore, this technology enables sleek, cutting-edge form factors while distinguishing itself from alternatives with higher levels of security and accuracy.”
The 5G smartphone by Samsung would be a major setback for Apple, which will reportedly only launch a 5G enabled iPhone in 2020. Samsung happens to be Apple‘s biggest rival in the premium smartphone segment globally and considering the Cupertino based technology giant is locked in a legal battle with Qualcomm, it obviously wouldn’t be using its processor chips. If no other solution comes up, Apple would indeed have to be a year late in launching a 5G iPhone.
While we are waiting for more details on Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 mobile platform, we know for sure that it will be used in most major flagship devices in 2019.
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Oppo R17 Pro vs OnePlus 6T: Comparison
At an event in Mumbai yesterday, Chinese smartphone maker Oppo launched its R17 Pro smartphone. The company is touting its new flagship smartphone, Oppo R17 Pro, to come with its Super VOOC flash charging technology. With this, the Oppo claims that the smartphone can be completely charged in just 40 minutes. The smartphone maker also said that the smartphone’s battery goes from 0 to 40% in just 10 minutes. Other than this, Oppo spoke about adding features in R17 Pro’s camera that will ensure that users enjoy night photography like never before. Oppo R17 Pro mobile is priced at Rs 45,990 and at this price, it is competing in a segment that is dominated by OnePlus, which launched its latest flagship in India in October this year. Oppo and OnePlus may have the same parent company, BBK Electronics, but in this case, the two smartphones – Oppo R17 Pro and OnePlus 6T (review) – are inevitably competing with each other. Here, we have compared the specifications of the two smartphones so that you can decide which one fits your need perfectly:
Oppo R17 Pro: 6.4-inch full-HD+ display with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. Protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 6.
OnePlus 6T: 6.41-inch full-HD+ Optic AMOLED panel with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. Comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection.
Oppo R17 Pro: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 processor
OnePlus 6T: Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC
Oppo R17 Pro: 8GB of RAM, 128GB of onboard storage
OnePlus 6T: 6GB or 8GB RAM, 128GB and 256GB storage variants
Oppo R17 Pro: Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with ColorOS 5.2
OnePlus 6T: Android 9.0 Pie skinned with OxygenOS
Oppo R17 Pro: 12MP sensor with f/1.5-2.4 variable aperture + 20MP sensor with f/2.6 aperture + TOF 3D stereo camera
OnePlus 6T: 16MP Sony IMX519 sensor with f/1.7 aperture + 20-megapixel Sony IMX376K sensor with f/1.7 aperture
Oppo R17 Pro: 25MP front-facing snapper with AI enhancements
OnePlus 6T: 16-megapixel Sony IMX371 sensor with f/2.0 aperture
Oppo R17 Pro: 3,700mAh battery with support for Oppo’s Super VOOC flash charging
OnePlus 6T: 3,700mAh with support for 5V/ 4A fast charge technology
Oppo R17 Pro: Rs 45,990
OnePlus 6T: Rs 37,9999
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Display
Oppo R17 Pro: 6.4-inch full-HD+ display with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. Protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 6.
OnePlus 6T: 6.41-inch full-HD+ Optic AMOLED panel with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. Comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection.
Processor
Oppo R17 Pro: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 processor
OnePlus 6T: Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC
RAM and storage
Oppo R17 Pro: 8GB of RAM, 128GB of onboard storage
OnePlus 6T: 6GB or 8GB RAM, 128GB and 256GB storage variants
Operating system
Oppo R17 Pro: Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with ColorOS 5.2
OnePlus 6T: Android 9.0 Pie skinned with OxygenOS
Primary cameras
Oppo R17 Pro: 12MP sensor with f/1.5-2.4 variable aperture + 20MP sensor with f/2.6 aperture + TOF 3D stereo camera
OnePlus 6T: 16MP Sony IMX519 sensor with f/1.7 aperture + 20-megapixel Sony IMX376K sensor with f/1.7 aperture
Selfie cameras
Oppo R17 Pro: 25MP front-facing snapper with AI enhancements
OnePlus 6T: 16-megapixel Sony IMX371 sensor with f/2.0 aperture
Battery
Oppo R17 Pro: 3,700mAh battery with support for Oppo’s Super VOOC flash charging
OnePlus 6T: 3,700mAh with support for 5V/ 4A fast charge technology
Starting price
Oppo R17 Pro: Rs 45,990
OnePlus 6T: Rs 37,9999
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[td_smart_list_end] Oppo R17 Pro, R17 with Super VOOC flash charging technology launched in India: Price, specs and more
Chinese smartphone maker Oppo has today launched its R17 Pro and R17 smartphones in Mumbai today. Among the key features of Oppo R17 Pro smartphone are its triple rear camera setup, its in-display fingerprint sensor and its 3,700mAh battery. The smartphones are the first in India to come with SuperVOOC technology which enables them to be charged from 0 to 100% in just 40 minutes. Read on to know about the pricing details and specifications of Oppo R17 Pro and R17 smartphone:
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Oppo R17 Pro, R17 price in India
Oppo R17 Pro mobile is only available in 8GB RAM/128GB storage option in India and is priced at Rs 45,990. On the other hand, the Oppo R17 smartphone, which is available in the same RAM/Storage configurations, costs Rs 34,990. Both the smartphones are exclusively available on Amazon India’s website and their pre-orders have begun. The first sale of Oppo R17 Pro and R17 is on December 7.Oppo R17 Pro, R17 specifications
Oppo R17 Pro runs Android 8.1 Oreo with ColorOS 5.2 baked on top and comes with dual SIM functionality. The smartphone features a 6.4-inch full-HD+ (1080×2340 pixels) display that has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The display of Oppo R17 Pro has a hidden fingerprint sensor embedded in it, comes with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 6 for protection and a waterdrop notch. The new flagship by Oppo is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 processor clubbed with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. On the camera front, the smartphone houses a triple rear camera setup with a 12MP sensor that has an f/1.5-2.4 variable aperture, a 20MP sensor that has an f/2.6 aperture and a TOF 3D stereo camera. The variable aperture is being called as smart aperture by the company. It shifts to f/1.5 at night and f/2.4 during the day. The smartphone also has Optical Image Stabilization and has Oppo’s AI Ultra Night mode. The smartphone is said to have Pixel-level colour reproduction and is touted for clicking very clear pictures at night. For selfies and video calls, there is a 25MP AI front-facing snapper. Oppo R17 Pro packs a 3,700mAh battery and as we mentioned earlier, it is the first smartphone to come with Oppo’s Super VOOC flash charging technology. With this technology, the smartphone is claimed to charge from 0 to 100% in just 40 minutes. The company also said 40% of the battery can be charged in 10 minutes. It has also vouched for the safety of its Super VOOC flash charging technology. Connectivity options of the smartphone include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, and a USB Type-C port. Oppo R17 Pro comes with an accelerometer, an ambient light sensor, a gyroscope, and a proximity sensor. Speaking of Oppo R17, most of the specifications of the smartphone are the same as Oppo R17 Pro’s. The younger sibling is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 processor and sports a different set of rear cameras. Oppo R17 Pro comes with 16MP and 5MP dual rear cameras. The selfie camera remains unchanged. The smartphone houses a 3,500mAh battery that also supports Super VOOC flash charging technology. 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.This 7 year old became a millionaire by just playing with toys: Earned over USD 22 million in 2018
7 year old Ryan has made $22 million just by playing with toys. You must be wondering how? He is like any other kid who loves playing with toys and is flabbergasted by the tiny surprises he is given. The thing is that he does so in front of the camera and sends them on YouTube. He is part of the product reviewing trend, where people promote products, accessories by using them and reviewing them in front of the camera which is made viral for viewers. So that’s about it! He is one of the youngest millionaires the world has today. In today’s generation social media has grasped our lives, which governs in many ways how we do things.
The earlier generation had Cartoon Network, Pogo; today’s generation has Facebook, Instagram, YouTube. With the boom of social media people’s lives have become easier not only in the fact that they can navigate roads, make digital transactions, get all sorts of worldly information but also showcase themselves and become famous very easily. Ryan has two YouTube channels: RyanToys Review and Ryan’s Family Review. His main YouTube channel is the former which has 17.3 million followers and 26 million views since his parents started his channel back in March, 2015. Ryan is the perfect example of earning a living by doing what you love, a value many of us tell ourselves and try to live up to. According to Forbes, he is the highest paid YouTube star who has earned $22 million in 12 months by June, 2018.
Out of the money he makes, $21 million comes from pre-rolling and advertising on his two YouTube channels. The rest, $1 million comes out of sponsorships. The YouTube kids’ app has 11 million weekly active users, which includes children who vicariously watch him play with the toys. The good thing about this is that the viewers can really enjoy the fun of using the toys. As Chas Lacaillade, the founder and CEO of Bottle Rocket Management (which represents toy unboxers) puts it, “The next best thing to owning one is experiencing it virtually, seeing someone else play with it”.
Last year Ryan signed with the kid’s entertainment studio Pocket Watch and his videos started being shown in other platforms as well. It was announced that his content would be repackaged and distributed in Hulu and Amazon and he launched Ryan’s World, a toy and apparel collection at Walmart that was exclusively sold.
Since he is a minor, 15% of his earnings go to Coogan account that would be protected until he becomes an adult. So, he probably will have loads of money by the time he is grown up. Enough to serve him for the rest of his life.
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Xiaomi POCO F1 to be available at a discount of Rs 5,000 starting December 6
Xiaomi’s POCO F1 smartphone has been spoken about a lot this year, primarily because it comes with Snapdragon 845 processor at a price of Rs 20,999. It is said to be the most affordable smartphone in India with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 SoC. And soon, it will be available at an even more attractive price.
If you have been planning to buy the POCO F1 by Xiaomi then this may be the right time to do so. The smartphone will be getting a temporary price cut starting December 6 on Flipkart as well as on Xiaomi India’s official website, as mentioned by a tweet on POCO India’s Twitter handle. According to the tweet, Xiaomi’s POCO F1 will be available at a discount of up to Rs 5,000 and can be bought at a reduced price till December 8. So you will have three days to avail this offer.
While the Rs 5,000 discount is expected to be valid on POCO F1’s top-end model that comes with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage, but we can also expect to see a reasonable discount on the 6GB RAM and 64GB internal storage model. To recall, Xiaomi’s POCO F1 mobile is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor and comes with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM. The smartphone is available in 64GB, 128GB and 256GB storage variants. POCO F1 features a 6.18-inch FullHD+ notched display that has a resolution of 1080×2246 pixels. Xiaomi’s POCO F1 comes with an IR powered face unlock, and runs Android Oreo skinned with MIUI. An update to MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie is in works for Xiaomi’s POCO F1. POCO F1 smartphone comes with a dual rear camera setup that has a 12MP sensor and a 5MP sensor. For selfies and video calls, there is a 20MP selfie camera that is housed on the front panel. The smartphone houses 4,000mAh battery with Qualcomm Quick Charge enabled fast charging and comes with all standard connectivity options. The company has claimed that POCO F1 comes with a LiquidCool technology that results in the device’s thermal performance being better than most of its rivals. 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.POCO fans! As promised yesterday, here comes first of the #3Masterstrokes.
— #POCOForIndia (@IndiaPOCO) December 3, 2018
Price Drop! You can buy #POCOF1 at huge discounts up to ₹5000* on 6th, 7th and 8th December only on https://t.co/DREiXV90LG and @Flipkart.
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Vivo NEX 2 to launch on Dec 11, will come with two displays
When it came to smartphone innovation the Chinese have somewhat led the way during 2018. Seems like the year is still not over for them. Teasers and leaks indicate that Vivo NEX 2 will launch on December 11 in China. The smartphone is touted to have two display panels on it. How has the company managed to do that is still unclear. Also, what size will the second display be of is also under wraps.
The Vivo Chinese website has started taking pre-orders of the NEX 2 and seems like the stage is set for its launch. Reports and leaks also mention that the rear panel will have 3 cameras. Over that, the smartphone will come with the best in class RAM of 10GB. This will be the first phone by the company to sport that much RAM. There might be an 8GB version also available in some countries, too.
Weibo has also leaked a screenshot of the Vivo Website showing that the NEX 2 will indeed sport dual displays. The leak also puts light on the storage variant, which is kept at 128GB. Other specifications like the chipset have not come to light, but if we go by the past and the trajectory, it is safe to say that the Vivo NEX 2 mobile will also come with Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. Whether it is the overclocked version like one gets in the Asus ROG phone or the normal version will come to light in a few days’ time.
The Vivo NEX 2 will be the company’s new flagship model and suddenly all eyes have come on it. Before this Xiaomi’s Note 6 was capturing all the headlines (which did not fare well with consumers), but after todays leak Vivo NEX 2 has taken center stage. Some other features of the smartphone will include Bluetooth V5, GPS/A-GPS and Android 9 Pie edition preinstalled on this smartphone (with of course Vivo’s own skin on top of it). This has become a truly exciting launch to look forward to.
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Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2, Zenfone Max M2 specifications leaked, launch confirmed
Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer Asus has had a good year in India with its Zenfone Max Pro M1 and Zenfone 5Z smartphones. And this month, the company is all set to launch its Zenfone Max Pro M2 Zenfone Max 2 smartphones in India.
In a tweet from Asus India, the company has confirmed that it will be launching the Zenfone Max Pro M2 smartphone on December 11. It is likely that the two smartphones would be announced by the company on the same day, but that has not been confirmed yet.
The tweet further says that Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 mobile will be a Flipkart exclusive, much like its predecessor Zenfone Max Pro M1. Asus has also confirmed that Zenfone Max Pro M2 will come with the latest Corning Gorilla Glass and the company claims that the smartphone will sport the most durable screen in the segment.The Zenfone Max Pro M2, with Corning® Gorilla® Glass 6, survives up to 15 consecutive drops (as tested in the lab when dropped from waist-height) on an average. Get ready to welcome it on 11th December, exclusively on @Flipkart https://t.co/DCeZuDLcuF#UnbeatablePerformer2dot0 pic.twitter.com/bjgs1oJWDg
— ASUS India (@ASUSIndia) December 2, 2018
A teaser of the device revealed that the smartphone will sport a 6-inch display with full-HF resolutions and will come with a notch on its top. Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 is said to be powered by a Snapdragon 660 processor clubbed with either 6GB or 8GB RAM. The new handset from Asus is expected to come with a dual rear camera setup with 12MP and 5MP sensors. The device will run Android 9.0 Pie out of the box and like its predecessor Zenfone Max Pro M1, it will have a stock Android experience. Speaking of Asus Zenfone Max M2, it is said to come with the same processor and display as Zenfone Max Pro M2 smartphone and will be available with 4GB and 8GB of RAM. As of now, there is no word on other specs of the smartphone. It is being said that the battery and camera details will be confirmed on the day of the launch itself, but if it gets reported before that, we’ll let you know. With these two smartphones, it seems like Asus wants to recreate the success that it saw with Zenfone Max Pro M1. When we used the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (review), we were very happy with it, and with Zenfone Max Pro M2, we are hoping to see a similar or better performance. You can watch a video of the upcoming device here. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel.The unrivalled champion of mid-range is ready to begin its dominance with the most durable screen in the segment – Corning Gorilla Glass 6. The Zenfone Max Pro M2 launches on 11th December, exclusively on @Flipkart. Stay tuned for more. @corninggorilla #UnbeatablePerformer2dot0 pic.twitter.com/Kd2vHKN22B
— ASUS India (@ASUSIndia) November 30, 2018
How to use dual Whatsapp accounts in one smartphone
If you are one of those who does not want to mix their professional life with personal, when it comes to your smartphone or rather Whatsapp messages, then you would want to read on. Almost a year back, Android had released a new feature of making dual WhatsApp accounts. If you have two numbers in the same smartphone then you can go ahead and use two Whatsapp messengers as well. Yes, people can have separate WhatsApp accounts on the same mobile, they don’t need to worry about using different phones for separate accounts, which obviously saves cost. With this move, a lot of dual WhatsApp users have increased and they have commended it.
Before we continue it is important for you to know that this feature would only work if you have a Dual SIM smartphone. There is a cloning app the users need to download in order to make two WhatsApp account. Chinese brands such as Xiaomi, VIVO, OPPO etc have mostly made this feature available on their respective smartphones. But now it is also available in Samsung and LG mobiles. Every cloning app is different for different smartphones. This list is as follows:
Xiaomi- Dual Apps
VIVO- App Clone
OPPO- Clone App
Honor- App Twin
Samsung- Dual Messenger
Now let us get to the real deal and understand how to create and operate dual WhatsApp account.
How to use two Whatsapp accounts in one smartphone:
- Go to Play Store and install “WhatsApp Messenger”.
- Register your phone number and create a WhatsApp account.
- Go to settings and select the dual apps/app clone/clone app depending on what cloning app your android has.
- Now you will find a list of apps with which you can clone. Select WhatsApp and click on install.
- Now you’ll finally be able to create a second WhatsApp account.
- Tap on the app, click on ‘Continue’ and register your second mobile number and your work is done.
Fortnite Season 7: Nine things to look forward to
Fortnite’s Season 6 is coming to an end and Season 7 is going to launch soon. And since it is going to be unveiled in December, which marks the Christmas season, Epic Games has been teasing a winter theme for the upcoming season of the game. Here, we have listed down all the leaks about Season 7 of Fortnite so that you know what you can look forward to. Check out our list and stay updated:
Fortnite is currently on Season 6 and Season 6 Battle Pass end on December 6. So, Fortnite Season 7 will either start later on the same day or definitely on December 7. Considering that most seasons of Fortnite have kicked off on Thursdays, we feel that Season 7 will begin on December 6. Moreover, The Game Awards are also scheduled for December 6, where Fornite streamer Ninja nominated for an award and is also presenting the show. So we are hoping to at least see the trailer of the new season there.
Fortnite Season 7 should end around 10 weeks after it starts. So we can expect the last day to be around February 14.
Fortnite Battle Pass can be purchased via V-Bucks. You can buy 1000 V-Bucks for $10 or approximately Rs 704. The Season 7 Battle Pass is expected to be priced at 950 V-Bucks. There is a free Battle Pass too, but if you go for that, you won’t be able to unlock after exclusive skins, emotes, and other cosmetics that are available with the premium Battle Pass.
All signs point towards Season 7 of Fortnite coming with a winter theme. The blizzard that appeared in November, the snowstorm that appeared later and a massive iceberg we saw in Season 6 – all point towards a winter theme.
Reports suggest that Christmas theme will be available on Fornite on for some time. Once Christmas is over, the winter theme will change to a medieval one.
Changes are expected in the map of Fortnite as well. The iceberg we saw in season 6 may collide with an existing area of the map and if this happens, a likely target can be the Tilted Towers. A lot about the game would change if this is set to happen.
A medieval looking castle’s top poking out of the iceberg has been spotted by some avid players of the game. This indicates that the rest of the building will be encased in ice. This is something we are looking forward to in the Season 7 of Fortnite.
Although no teasers have shown any new skins that we will get to see in Fortnite Season 7 Battle Pass, we are sure that new ones would be available in the game.
In order to get all the new things of Season 7, players are required to complete the Free Pass Weekly Challenges and Battle Pass Weekly Challenges. All previous weekly challenges have been available to layers of the game even if a new week begins.
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When does it start?
Fortnite is currently on Season 6 and Season 6 Battle Pass end on December 6. So, Fortnite Season 7 will either start later on the same day or definitely on December 7. Considering that most seasons of Fortnite have kicked off on Thursdays, we feel that Season 7 will begin on December 6. Moreover, The Game Awards are also scheduled for December 6, where Fornite streamer Ninja nominated for an award and is also presenting the show. So we are hoping to at least see the trailer of the new season there.
Till when will Fortnite Season 7 go on?
Fortnite Season 7 should end around 10 weeks after it starts. So we can expect the last day to be around February 14.
The cost of Fornite Season 7 Battle Pass
Fortnite Battle Pass can be purchased via V-Bucks. You can buy 1000 V-Bucks for $10 or approximately Rs 704. The Season 7 Battle Pass is expected to be priced at 950 V-Bucks. There is a free Battle Pass too, but if you go for that, you won’t be able to unlock after exclusive skins, emotes, and other cosmetics that are available with the premium Battle Pass.
The winter theme
All signs point towards Season 7 of Fortnite coming with a winter theme. The blizzard that appeared in November, the snowstorm that appeared later and a massive iceberg we saw in Season 6 – all point towards a winter theme.
The theme may change
Reports suggest that Christmas theme will be available on Fornite on for some time. Once Christmas is over, the winter theme will change to a medieval one.
Changes in Map
Changes are expected in the map of Fortnite as well. The iceberg we saw in season 6 may collide with an existing area of the map and if this happens, a likely target can be the Tilted Towers. A lot about the game would change if this is set to happen.
The castle
A medieval looking castle’s top poking out of the iceberg has been spotted by some avid players of the game. This indicates that the rest of the building will be encased in ice. This is something we are looking forward to in the Season 7 of Fortnite.
The new skins of Fornite Season 7 Battle Pass
Although no teasers have shown any new skins that we will get to see in Fortnite Season 7 Battle Pass, we are sure that new ones would be available in the game.
Weekly challenges
In order to get all the new things of Season 7, players are required to complete the Free Pass Weekly Challenges and Battle Pass Weekly Challenges. All previous weekly challenges have been available to layers of the game even if a new week begins.
Image courtesy: Reddit
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[td_smart_list_end] Quora says hackers have stolen 100 million user’s data, including private messages
Reports like these send shivers down our spine. We really cannot trust the most trusted of services and apps. Hackers find a loophole to steal data and use it to their benefit. The latest to undergo a dark world web attack is Quora. They have confirmed that last week, hackers broke into their servers and in all probability were able to steal data of 100 million of its users.
The attackers not only steal their names and email addresses, but were able to pick up the encrypted passwords of the users as well. Over that, if the user has imported their contacts or geo location from other social networks onto Quora, chances are that has been stolen too.
This is a huge breach. Much of the user data is now in the grey world and can be used for black marketing in the dark areas of the internet. Our suggestion is you quickly change passwords of any connected accounts and devices linked to Quora.
The official statement from the company says, “On Friday we discovered that some user data was compromised by a third party who gained unauthorized access to one of our systems. We’re still investigating the precise causes and in addition to the work being conducted by our internal security teams, we have retained a leading digital forensics and security firm to assist us. We have also notified law enforcement officials.”
Quora is in the process of notifying users whose data has been compromised and is overall logging out users who may be affected by the breach. Also, they are identifying the root cause of the hack and are trying to plug it, so that it does not happen again.
The official statement also says, “It is our responsibility to make sure things like this don’t happen, and we failed to meet that responsibility. We recognize that in order to maintain user trust, we need to work very hard to make sure this does not happen again. There’s little hope of sharing and growing the world’s knowledge if those doing so cannot feel safe and secure, and cannot trust that their information will remain private. We are continuing to work very hard to remedy the situation, and we hope over time to prove that we are worthy of your trust.”
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Saavn gets rebranded as JioSaavn on App Store as Reliance Jio completes its acquisition
In March this year, Reliance Industries had signed an agreement for merging Saavn and JioMusic. And now, it seems like acquisition has been completed.
If you are an Android smartphone user, you may not have noticed any difference. However, the Saavn app on Apple‘s App Store has now been rebranded to JioSaavn and its icon has also been revamped.
It is worth noticing that the design elements and the rest of the features of the Saavn app remain unchanged. Even Saavn’s music library and playlists are exactly like they were earlier.
But what’s strange is that Jio Music is available for download as a separate app on the App Store even now.
We should mention that JioSaavn is 79MP in size and is compatible with all iOS devices that run iOS 8.0 and above. So if you have an old iPad or an iPod lying around, you can think of putting it to use.
According to the app‘s changelog on App Store, the current version of the app is 6.1 and it is still available for free for all users. Furthermore, even JioMusic users can access playlists and downloads via JioSaavn app. If you have a prepaid or postpaid connection from Reliance Jio, you will be entitled to a 90-day free trial of Saavn Pro.
Speaking of Saavn’s app on Google Play Store, as of now it remains unchanged, but we expect it to get some changes soon. Since the app is more popular on Android than it is on iOS, it is very likely that it will get new features.
Reliance Industries announced in March that it will be investing $100 million in the app. And among this, 20 million was invested immediately for “growth and expansion of the platform into one of the largest streaming services in the world.”
JioSaavn claims that its current library has over 45 million songs, and some of these can exclusively be found on the platform. In India, the main competitors of Saavn are Wynk music app and Gaana. With the acquisition now completed, the rivalry among music apps is set to be more fierce than it ever was before.
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Nokia 8.1 set to launch in India on December 10
Last week, HMD Global had sent ‘Save the Date’ invites to media for an event that it had planned for December 6. However, it now seems that the company has had a change in plans as it has rescheduled its event to December 10. Although the company has not announced which smartphone it is set to launch, Nokia 8.1 is expected to be unveiled.
Earlier, it was speculated that besides Nokia 8.1, the company planned to launch Nokia 7.1 and possibly Nokia 2.1 Plus and Nokia 9. While Nokia 8.1 had been teased on the company’s Twitter handle, Nokia 7.1 was due to launch and the last two were expected because they are reportedly being launched in Dubai on December 6. Since the two launches were so closely scheduled, it was being said that Nokia 2.1 Plus and Nokia 9 will be launched in the country too.
However, it is worth noticing that Nokia 7.1 has already been launched in the country and we would have to wait and see if Nokia 2.1 and Nokia 9 get launched next week or not. Nokia 8.1, which is expected to launch on December 10 now, is said to be the global variant of Nokia X7 smartphone.
According to 91mobiles, Nokia 8.1 will be priced at Rs 23,999. The report says that the price has been disclosed to the website via their sources in retail. However, we would have to wait till we know the official cost of the smartphone. We would update you as and when we get to know about more details of the Nokia 8.1 smartphone.
To recall the specifications of Nokia X7 mobile, which will now be rebranded as Nokia 8.1 and launch in India, the smartphone sports a 6.18-inch full-HD+ display and is powered by Snapdragon 710 processor. Nokia X7 comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. For imaging duties, there is a dual rear camera setup with 13MP and 12MP sensors and an LED flash. There is also a 20MP sensor on the front panel for selfies and video calls. The smartphone runs Android 8.1 Oreo and houses a 3,500mAh battery.
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Samsung and Verizon team up for Galaxy S10’s 5G variant
5G smartphones are among the most anticipated things for the year 2019. A number of technology companies have talked about their 5G plans for the upcoming year including OnePlus, Motorola, Huawei and Samsung. Speaking of Samsung’s plans for 5G, the connectivity will be featured in the South Korean technology giant’s upcoming flagship mobile Galaxy S10. It is being said that Samsung will launch a ‘special edition’ of Galaxy S10 that will come with support for 5G.
And now, the company along with Verizon has confirmed that the rumoured smartphone will be launched next year. According to reports, the headline of the joint press release sent out is evident enough – ‘Verizon and Samsung to release 5G smartphone in the US in first half of 2019.’ It is worth noticing that Samsung Galaxy S10 is not specifically mentioned in the press release that has been sent by the two companies, but it does mention that the 5G device will be powered by the upcoming flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile Platform with the Snapdragon X50 5G NR modem. And this rules out the possibility that Samsung is planning to re-release its current flagships – Galaxy S9 or Galaxy Note 9.
Samsung and Verizon have plans to showing off a proof-of-concept device which has the Snapdragon X50 5G NR modem. The international version of the smartphone will be powered by Samsung’s own Exynos 5100 5G processor instead of Qualcomm’s. Samsung’s Special Edition Galaxy S10 with 5G will reportedly come with six cameras in total – a four-camera setup at the back and dual selfie cameras. Reports suggest that the smartphone will sport a 6.7-inch display.
Other than the special edition smartphone it is planning to unveil next year; Samsung will launch three other smartphones in its Galaxy S10 lineup. While the three smartphones are expected to launch early next year, the 5G version will be out in H1 2019.
We should mention that 5G is a new technology and it won’t be available everywhere immediately because not all smartphones have support for it. Although we will see some smartphones with 5G connectivity in 2019, we would have to wait before it becomes mainstream like 4G LTE.
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[Video] Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) review
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This our video of the Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018), the world’s first smartphone with a quadruple rear camera setup. The smartphone has some excellent features that you should definitely know about. Watch our review to know more. Also, don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel!
Tech Specs of Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018):
- 6.3-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity display
- Fingerprint sensor
- 6GB/8GB of RAM and 128GB storage
- 3,800mAh battery
- Android 8.0 Oreo
- MicroSD card support of up to 512GB
Meizu 16TH set to launch in India on December 5: Report
Last week, it was reported that Chinese smartphone maker Meizu is planning to make a comeback in India. And now, the company has confirmed that it will be launching Meizu 16TH. Meizu 16TH is said to be the flagship product of the company. Other than Meizu 16TH, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer also plans to launch other two affordable smartphones in the country at the event.
Meizu India’s Twitter account, which had been dormant since August this year, had tweeted last week that its next product will be launched in India in a week’s time. Since the tweet was posted on November 28, seven days mean December 5.
While it is known that Meizu 16TH is the company’s flagship, the date of the launch has not been confirmed yet. The launch is expected on December 5, but this is just a speculation. However, there are a number teasers about the 16TH smartphone that the company has posted. As per the teasers, the smartphone will come with an in-display fingerprint sensor and dual rear cameras. However, there are no teasers of the other two affordable smartphones that Meizu is planning to launch. The report last week suggested that Meizu will be competing with OnePlus and Xiaomi in India. While its 16TH smartphone will be head to head with OnePlus 6T, the affordable smartphones will be competing against budget smartphones from Xiaomi. The same report also said that the company will be launching two more smartphones in the country in January. The specifications of Meizu 16TG will be powered by a 2.8GHz octa-core Snapdragon 845 SoC and come with a dual rear camera setup with 12MP and 20MP sensors. Meizu 16TH smartphone is said to feature a 6-inch full-HD+ display that will have an in-display fingerprint scanner embedded on it. The upcoming offering from Meizu reportedly runs Android Oreo skinned with Flyme 7 OS. For imaging duties, the smartphone is said to come with a 20MP selfie camera and it will house a 3,010mAh battery. It is being said that the smartphone will come with water-cooling for heat dissipation and will sport dual stereo speakers. 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.Wait for the superior experience to unfold, as it's truly worth the wait !
— MEIZU India (@Meizu_India) November 28, 2018
Just 7 days to go #MEIZU #India #Smartphones #Superior @Meizu_India @Technologyfever #News #Android #Android pic.twitter.com/9S2S1tvLXe
You can now legally fly drones in India
In August this year, Ministry of Civil Aviation had finalised a new drone policy which said that flying drones in India would become legal starting December 1, 2018. And on Saturday, the Civil Aviation Ministry announced that the registration process for drone operators has begun. You have to visit a portal called ‘Digital Sky’ in order to register yourself.
As a part of the regulations that were decided upon by the ministry in August, drone users are required to do get a one-time registration done for their drones. The pilots of the drones, as well as the owners, have to be registered too.
In a tweet, Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu said in a tweet, “Happy to announce that we are launching the Online Registration Portal for #Drone Flying Permission, #DigitalSky from TODAY. The platform is now live.”
In another tweet, he added that drones of micro size and above categories need to be registered on the Digital Sky portal.
The minister had also said on Saturday that nano drones could be flown legally starting on that day itself.
While registration of users can be done on Digital Sky portal, payments for Unmanned Aerial Operator’s Permit (UAOP) and Unique Identification Numbers (UIN) can be made via the Bharat Kosh portal.
According to the ministry, a flight plan also has to be filed by drone operators or remote pilots in order to get permission to fly drones. The ministry said, “Flying in the ‘green zones’ will require only intimation of the time and location of the flights via the portal or the app. Permissions will be required for flying in ‘yellow zones’ and flights will not be allowed in the ‘red zones’.”
The ministry added that it will be announcing the locations of these zones soon and also that the permission to fly will be granted on the portal itself.
In order to ensure public safety and prevent flights that are not authorized, any drone that does not have a digital permit will not be able to take off.
Speaking about the move, Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu said, “Drones are an industry of the future. India will be taking lead in this sector and will be working with countries around the world to develop common, scaleable standards. This industry has a large potential for Make in India and also to export drones and services from India.”
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