Samsung plans to bring indisplay selfie cameras to its smartphones: Report
Smartphone makers are on a spree to use as much of screen as they possibly can. While some have narrowed down smartphones’ notches, others have introduced pop-up selfie and slider cameras. Amid all this, there is one company which is ready to take this to a different level.
We are talking about Samsung and the innovation that it plans to bring to its upcoming smartphones.
According to a report in GSMArena, Samsung held a press conference on October 18 in Shenzen, which it called the ‘2018 OLED Forum’. At the forum, the South Korean technology giant announced that it is working on a new type of technology called UPS. With UPS, the company plans to bring the front facing cameras of the smartphone under its display, much like indisplay fingerprint scanners.
This should completely eliminate the need of a notch on the smartphones’ screens and even pop-up selfie and slider cameras would become unnecessary. It would be the next step in making the future of smartphones bezel-less.
However, don’t get your hopes too high. We are not going to see this technology on Samsung Galaxy S10 or any other smartphone by the company that will be launched next year. Till now, Samsung has only made a few prototypes with this technology and it is believed that the company will not be using it on any commercial smartphone till 2020.
Recently, Samsung launched the first smartphone to come with four rear cameras, Galaxy A9 (2018) at an event in Kuala Lumpur. Other key highlights of the smartphone include an Infinity display, 6GB or 8GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage and microSD card capacity of 512GB. Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) supports Bixby, Samsung Pay and Face Unlock technology.
At the same event, Samsung also spoke about its upcoming foldable smartphone that has been creating headlines for months now. In an interview to CNET, Samsung’s mobile division CEO DJ Koh revealed that the foldable device by the company will be able to work as a tablet that can be folded into a smartphone. With its foldable smartphone, Samsung intends to bring together multitasking and portability.
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Apple CEO Tim Cook urges Bloomberg for retraction of Chinese spy chip report
Apple CEO Tim Cook has called on Bloomberg to retract its story that claims that Chinese spies compromised the Cupertino-based technology giant‘s server by using malicious microchips. Cook was quoted saying this in an interview with Buzzfeed and it is the first time that he has gone on the record to refute the allegations.
According to Buzzfeed, Tim Cook said, “This did not happen. There’s no truth to this”, when he was asked about the report in Bloomberg.
He also revealed the fact that he was involved in Apple’s response to the said story right from the beginning. Cook also said, “(Apple was) very clear with them (Bloomberg) that this did not happen, and answered all their questions.”
Bloomberg Businessweek had earlier published a story which alleged that malicious chips were built into servers of companies like Apple and Amazon that had been made in China. It further went on to say that Chinese spies were able to infiltrate these companies’ critical tech infrastructure using these microchips.
According to the report in Bloomberg, these manipulations had enabled the Chinese government to have a backdoor access into the computer networks that run on the these Supermicro servers.
Right after the report had published, Apple had refuted all the claims by releasing a detailed statement on the matter. Apple’s statement clearly mentioned, “On this we can be very clear: Apple has never found malicious chips, ‘hardware manipulations’ or vulnerabilities purposely planted in any server.”
George Stathakopoulos, Apple’s Vice President of information security had written to Congress directly and denied all the allegations Bloomberg’s report made.
It is worth noticing that Apple has not been the only one to call out the report. The story that was published in Bloomberg has also been criticised by US intel chiefs and experts on cybersecurity. Furthermore, no malicious chips have been found and nobody has been able to find any evidence that supports Bloomberg’s claims.
Apple CEO Tim Cook also said about Bloomberg in his interview to Buzzfeed, “Each time they brought this up to us, the story changed and each time we investigated we found nothing.”
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro confirmed to launch in India before November 20
After Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro saw a lot of success in Indian smartphone market’s budget segment, the company is all set to launch its predecessor in the country. And if you are a Xiaomi fan, we have some good news as the Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro will be launching a few months earlier than what we were expecting.
A press invite of Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro‘s launch event has surfaced online and it shows the image of three smartphones and says, “2 is better than 1. Coming Soon. Flagship Camera killer. New Delhi, 1_ November.”
Going by what’s written on the invite, we know that the smartphone will be launched in India before November 20. Also, that the upcoming smartphone from Xiaomi will be launched in three colour options, however, as of now, we don’t know which colour variants these will be.
The first line on the media invite says “2 is better than 1”, which indicates that Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro will feature a dual camera setup. With the line on the invite, “Flagship Camera killer”, we know that the company is touting the device as a photography centric smartphone.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro specifications
Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro sports a 6.18-inch FHD+ IPS LCD display that comes with a notch on the top. The smartphone will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor and will come in 4GB and 6GB RAM variants. The smartphone will have 64GB of internal storage and will come with a microSD card slot.
However, the main highlight of the smartphone will be its quad camera setup. Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro will feature 12MP and 5MP dual rear cameras at the back and 20MP and 2MP dual selfie cameras.
The camera app of Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro will come with Portrait, HDR and Panorama modes and will have 1080p video recording.
The smartphone will house a 4,000mAh battery with support for Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0. Although it will initially be launched in India with Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with MIUI 10, the smartphone is said to get an Android 9.0 Pie update soon.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro expected price in India
The 4GB RAM version of Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro mobile is expected to be priced at Rs 14,999 in India and the 6GB RAM model is likely to bear a price tag of Rs 16,999.
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Going by what’s written on the invite, we know that the smartphone will be launched in India before November 20. Also, that the upcoming smartphone from Xiaomi will be launched in three colour options, however, as of now, we don’t know which colour variants these will be.
The first line on the media invite says “2 is better than 1”, which indicates that Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro will feature a dual camera setup. With the line on the invite, “Flagship Camera killer”, we know that the company is touting the device as a photography centric smartphone.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro specifications
Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro sports a 6.18-inch FHD+ IPS LCD display that comes with a notch on the top. The smartphone will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor and will come in 4GB and 6GB RAM variants. The smartphone will have 64GB of internal storage and will come with a microSD card slot.
However, the main highlight of the smartphone will be its quad camera setup. Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro will feature 12MP and 5MP dual rear cameras at the back and 20MP and 2MP dual selfie cameras.
The camera app of Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro will come with Portrait, HDR and Panorama modes and will have 1080p video recording.
The smartphone will house a 4,000mAh battery with support for Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0. Although it will initially be launched in India with Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with MIUI 10, the smartphone is said to get an Android 9.0 Pie update soon.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro expected price in India
The 4GB RAM version of Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro mobile is expected to be priced at Rs 14,999 in India and the 6GB RAM model is likely to bear a price tag of Rs 16,999.
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Vertu, the smartphone maker that is known to produce luxury handmade phones, is back with its Aster P series. The company has announced Aster P Baroque and Aster P Gothic smartphones at an event in Beijing, according to GSMArena.
Last year, the company had to shut down its manufacturing business in the United Kingdom because it faced a debt of £128 million. At the same point in time, Murat Hakan Uzan, the owner of Vertu, was planning to revive the brand.
Much like other series from the luxury smartphone maker, the Aster range clubs an extravagant design with specifications that are not that flashy. That doesn’t affect the smartphone’s massive price tag — something that Vertu has always been famous for.
Vertu Aster P mobile feature a titanium alloy frame and a sapphire glass display. The back panel of the smartphone has real leather on it and both the models are being advertised as being “Made in the U.K.” It is worth noticing that Vertu Aster P has two panels on the back that open in a wing like motion. While one opens to reveal the SIM card slots, the other one is the signature of of the person who hand-crafted the device.
Coming to the specifications of the smartphone, both the variants are powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 660 processor, house a 3,200mAh battery, come with 6GB RAM and have 128GB of storage onboard. The smartphone sports a 4.97-inch 1080p display and for imaging duties, it comes with a 12MP primary camera and a 20MP front facing snapper. It runs the Android 8.1 Oreo and comes with V Talk encryption technology to keep calls and messages safe. The smartphone also comes with an exclusive security app that locks the phone if it lands in the hands of the wrong person. Vertu Aster P also comes with a traditional concierge button that connects users to a personalised service that can help them with travel plans, book a dinner table for them and do a lot more.
The Vertu Aster P Baroque is available in Black, Gentleman Blue, Caramel Brown, and Twilight Orange colou options and are available exclusively in China on JD.com at CNY29,800. On the other hand, Vertu Aster P Gothic is available in Black Jade and White Moon colour variants and is priced at CNY35,800. If you wish to buy the Dazzling Gold colour variant, you have to pay more as it bears a price tag of CNY98,000.
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These Nokia smartphones just received a price cut in India
HMD Global has slashed the prices of select Nokia smartphones in India. While the entry level smartphones have received a price cut between Rs 1,000 and Rs 1,500, Nokia 8 Sirocco, the company’s flagship smartphone of the year is available at a discount of Rs 13,000. Here, we have listed down the details of the discount offers available on the Nokia smartphones.
The 3GB RAM/32GB storage model of the Nokia 3.1 smartphone, which till now was available at Rs 11,999, has received a price cut of Rs 1,000 and can now be picked up at Rs 10,999. The 3GB RAM/32GB storage variant of the smartphone was launched in August this year along with the launch of Nokia 2.1 and Nokia 5.1.
To recall, the Nokia 3.1 features a 5.2-inch HD+ display that has an aspect ratio of 18:9 and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass. It is powered by an Octa-core MediaTek MT6750 processor and runs Android 8.0 Oreo. The smartphone comes under Google’s Android One program, which guarantees timely Android updates for two years and security patches for three years.
Speaking of Nokia 5.1, its 3GB RAM/32GB storage variant is available at a reduced price of Rs 12,999, after receiving a discount of Rs 1,500. The smartphone sports 5.5-inch full-HD+ IPS LCD display and comes with an 18:9 aspect ratio and protection from Corning Gorilla Glass 3. It is powered by an octa-core MediaTek MT6755S processor and like Nokia 3.1, comes under Android One program.
Another smartphone by the company that has seen a discount is Nokia 6.1. While the 3GB RAM version of the smartphone has received a price cut of Rs 1,500, the 4GB RAM variant is available at a discount of Rs 1,000. The 3GB RAM model is now available at Rs 13,499 and the 4GB RAM variant can be picked up at Rs 16,499.
It is worth noticing that this is not the first time that Nokia 6.1 has received a price cut as both the smartphone variants are available at Rs 1,500 lesser than their respective launch prices since August.
To recall, Nokia 6.1 features a 5.8-inch full-HD+ display with a 2.5D Gorilla Glass 3 and is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. It runs Android 8.1 Oreo and receives timely Android and security updates because of Google’s Android One program.
Coming to the company’s flagship device of the year, Nokia 8 Sirocco, it has got a massive price cut of Rs 13,000 and is now available at Rs 36,990. Launched in April at Rs 49,990, Nokia 8 Sirocco (review) is also a part of Android One and runs Android 8.1 Oreo. An Android 9.0 Pie update for the smartphone is scheduled for next month. The smartphone has a 5.5-inch QHD pOLED display which is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. It comes with 6GB RAM and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor.
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OnePlus 6T’s launch date changed by the company
OnePlus has decided to reschedule the launch of its flagship smartphone, OnePlus 6T. While earlier, OnePlus 6T was being unveiled on October 30 at an event in New York, now it will be launched a day earlier on October 29.
According to OnePlus, the date has been shifted because of Apple. The company said that sticking to the original date could have meant getting OnePlus 6T’s launch “overshadowed by Apple”. Apple will also be holding an event in New York on October 30 for which it sent out media invites earlier this week.
It was announced on October 8 by OnePlus that its next flagship device OnePlus 6T will be getting unveiled on October 30 at events in New York and New Delhi. The timings of both the events were kept in such a way that they would have been simultaneous. But after Apple sent out invites this week for its October 30 event where it is expected to launch new iPad and Mac models, OnePlus rescheduled the date of its event.
In a forum post, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has said, “When we announced the launch of the OnePlus 6T on October 8, we were convinced our timing would allow us to maximise the amount of people we could reach with our message. That changed when Apple announced they would be hosting their own event on October 30.”
Since the date of the launch has been rescheduled, OnePlus 6T would now be launching on October 29 at 11am.
Currently, there is no official word about the India launch of the smartphones. However, it has been indicated by David Y, Community Manager on the same thread that it would remain unaffected, so we can expect it to start on October 30 at 8.30pm.
You can read the entire post announcing the change in date of OnePlus 6T’s launch here:
Friends,
A lot has changed in the past 24 hours. When we announced the launch of the OnePlus 6T on October 8, we were convinced our timing would allow us to maximize the amount of people we could reach with our message. That changed when Apple announced they would be hosting their own event on October 30. We know the entire industry and all media will be holding their breath. So, imagine how we felt when we learned the date of their latest event. One minute, we were preparing for our greatest and most exciting launch event yet. The next, we were posed with a difficult question: “What do we do now?”
In any pursuit, you can only play the cards you are dealt. We were dealt a pretty bad hand. Our challenge was to find a way to make the most of a bad situation. For months on end, hundreds of people have poured their hearts and souls into creating our best product to date. Our goal is to make sure it gets the time and attention it deserves.
We couldn’t make this decision on our own. For hours, we talked to our press contacts to gain insight into how Apple’s announcement could affect the launch of the OnePlus 6T. We received considered, honest and thoughtful feedback. They showed us that if we chose to stick to our original timeline, launching the OnePlus 6T on October 30, we would be overshadowed by Apple.
But, we know the most important voices are yours – our community. We talked to some of our most loyal users, knowing we could not make a decision of this magnitude without your input. Because we know you would be most affected by this change. Flight tickets have been booked, hotel rooms reserved, and plans made. Internally, we were incredibly divided on this decision. We debated for hours before we came to one of the most painful decisions we have ever made.
As ambitious and passionate as we all are, we have to acknowledge the reality of this situation. There are no winners here. Over the course of almost 5 years, we have been proud to witness the rise of one of the most passionate and powerful communities in all of tech. But, we have to remain realistic. We have only just begun our journey and cannot afford to let one of the most important products in our history be affected by another great product launch. So after deep reflection, we have decided to move the OnePlus 6T Launch Event in New York City to October 29.
We are moving the event a day early so we can all experience the latest technology, together. To those affected, we know sorry isn’t good enough. So, we will do everything in our power to make things right. Starting with those of you who own a ticket, but won’t be able to make the event. Everyone who owns a ticket will be able to apply for a full refund for their ticket.
If you’re still able to join our event, first of all: Thank you! We will cover any costs you might incur to change your plans. If you need to pay to move your flight, we’ve got your back. Same goes for those of you who booked a hotel or made other arrangements. Our team will be getting in touch with all ticket owners individually to help you out.
We hope that you will understand our decision. If you are willing to help spread the word and make this our biggest event yet, we would be incredibly very grateful if you could share the news with other OnePlus followers. As we continue to grow, we will continue to challenge this industry together. We can’t wait to unveil the OnePlus 6T. It’ll be a big week in New York. But, we’re ready to Unlock The Speed – hand-in-hand with you. Thank you for supporting us! See you October 29, at 11AM EDT.
OnePlus Team.
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You can now pre-order the iPhone XR in India
Apple’s relatively more affordable offering, iPhone XR, is now available for pre-orders in India. If you are interested in buying the smartphone and have been waiting for it, you can pre-book your device at Apple offline retailers like Imagine, Unicorn, and iWorld.
And if you wish to buy it online, you can pre-book it via Amazon, Jio, Airtel’s online store, and IndiaiStore. Although it was supposed to be on Flipkart too, the website is yet to list it.
On IndiaiStore, the Apple iPhone XR has been listed for pre-orders and the website is offering users no cost EMI plans with Bajaj Finserv. Additionally, there is 5% cashback on EMI payments that are done via credit or debit cards from Axis Bank or Citibank credit cards. For non-EMI payments via Citibank or Axis bank credit card holders, there are 5x reward points.
If you buy the smartphone from Airtel Online Store, you can book the iPhone XR with a down payment of Rs 14,999. Customers will be delivered their devices by October 26 and the store is also offering them EMI options that come with a built-in postpaid plan at a lower tariff. According to Airtel, the postpaid plan comes with ‘large dollops of data, unlimited calling and bundled premium content.’
iPhone XR has also been listed for pre-orders on Jio’s website. The telecom major is offering a 5% cashback for those wo pay for the smartphone using their Axis or Citibank credit cards (including EMI transactions) and 5X reward points.
iPhone XR price and availability in India
iPhone XR’s 64GB storage variant in India costs Rs 76,900, whereas the 128GB and 256GB storage models bear a price tag of RS 81,900 and Rs 91,900 respectively. The smartphone will go on sale starting October 26 and will be available in six different colours including Black, Blue, Coral, PRODUCT (RED), White, and Yellow.
iPhone XR specifications
The Apple iPhone XR has a number of specifications common with iPhone XS including the A12 Bionic processor and the primary camera. However, there are certain differentiators that include its 6.1-inch LCD Liquid Retina screen instead of iPhone XS’ OLED one. Also, the smartphone does not have a 3D Touch, and does not sport dual rear cameras. It also comes without the stainless steel frame that we have seen in iPhone XS and iPhone XS max. The iPhone XR is available in the storage options we mentioned earlier and runs iOS 12.
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Can’t get right swipes on Tinder? Your neighbourhood maybe responsible
If you are not too choosy on Tinder, and still can’t find your right match, there may be a number of reasons for it. Maybe you are not too active on the app, or you are too worried about your privacy and only want to connect with people you actually know, or maybe you aren’t too prompt when it comes to texting or maybe it’s just the area you live in.
Yes, you read that right. And we are actually just quoting the dating app when we say this. If the dating app’s analytics are right, then your neighbourhood plays a major role in you getting a right swipe on Tinder.
Some areas in every city show more number of right swipes than the others. If you have never used Tinder and are wondering what a ‘right swipe’ is, it is the dating app’s equivalent of a friend request getting accepted on Facebook.
This week, Tinder released a ‘Swipe Scoreboard’ for all major Indian cities. It is kind of a right-swipe meter and shows if you are living in a favourable locality to get other people on the app to accept you.
The data has been recorded in August and September this year and cover seven major cities including Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Pune and Hyderabad.
According to Tinder, the data has been recorded by dividing the number of right swipes received by the total number of overall swipes in each area.
Here’s a look at the localities in every city where you are likely to get more right swipes
If you are based in Delhi, you are more likely to find your match on Tinder in Saket, Greater Kailash, Kamla Nagar, Cyber City, Punjabi Bagh, DLF Phase 4, Rajouri Garden, Rohini, Noida Sector 62 and Knowledge Park.
Do you stay in Mumbai? If you want to find love on Tinder, the locations that will favour you are Andheri West, Bandra West, Worli, Juhu, Versova, Powai and Malabar Hill.
In Chennai, the areas that see the most number of right swipes on Tinder are Nungambakkam, Alwarpet, Guindy, Velachery, Perungudi, Purasawalkam, Thiruvanmiyur, and Royapuram.
Kolkata based Tinder folks have six areas to choose from if they want to find their match on Tinder. The localities in Kolkata to get more right swipes are Ballygunge, New Alipore, Tollygunge, Park Street, East Kolkata Township and Burrabazar.
If you are in Bengaluru, you need to be in Koramangala, Whitefield, HSR Layout, Jayanagar, Kalyan Nagar or JP Nagar to find a potential partner on Tinder.
Tinder users in Pune who are looking for more right swipes should head to Koregaon Park, Viman Nagar, Shivajinagar, Hadapsar, Deccan Gymkhana, Kothrud, and Baner.
Compared to other areas of Hyderabad, Banjara Hills, Madhapur, HITEC City, Gachibowli, Secunderabad, Jubilee Hills and Khairatabad see more right swipes.
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Delhi NCR
If you are based in Delhi, you are more likely to find your match on Tinder in Saket, Greater Kailash, Kamla Nagar, Cyber City, Punjabi Bagh, DLF Phase 4, Rajouri Garden, Rohini, Noida Sector 62 and Knowledge Park.
Mumbai
Do you stay in Mumbai? If you want to find love on Tinder, the locations that will favour you are Andheri West, Bandra West, Worli, Juhu, Versova, Powai and Malabar Hill.
Chennai
In Chennai, the areas that see the most number of right swipes on Tinder are Nungambakkam, Alwarpet, Guindy, Velachery, Perungudi, Purasawalkam, Thiruvanmiyur, and Royapuram.
Kolkata
Kolkata based Tinder folks have six areas to choose from if they want to find their match on Tinder. The localities in Kolkata to get more right swipes are Ballygunge, New Alipore, Tollygunge, Park Street, East Kolkata Township and Burrabazar.
Bengaluru
If you are in Bengaluru, you need to be in Koramangala, Whitefield, HSR Layout, Jayanagar, Kalyan Nagar or JP Nagar to find a potential partner on Tinder.
Pune
Tinder users in Pune who are looking for more right swipes should head to Koregaon Park, Viman Nagar, Shivajinagar, Hadapsar, Deccan Gymkhana, Kothrud, and Baner.
Hyderabad
Compared to other areas of Hyderabad, Banjara Hills, Madhapur, HITEC City, Gachibowli, Secunderabad, Jubilee Hills and Khairatabad see more right swipes.
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[td_smart_list_end] Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 with DeX support, S-Pen launched in India at Rs 57,900
Samsung Galaxy Tab S4, the company’s this year’s flagship tablet, has been launched in India. Priced at Rs 57,900 the hot-off-the-press two-in-one Android tablet comes with Samsung Dex and the S Pen.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 features a 10.5-inch Super AMOLED display that comes with narrow bezels and has an aspect ratio of 16:10. It houses a 7,300mAh battery and comes with four speakers by AKG and Dolby Atmos immersive sound technology.
The company said that users can enjoy a PC-like interface on the tablet without a monitor or ‘Book Cover’ Keyboard in the standalone mode. Whereas in the dual mode, the tablet can be connected to a bigger monitor using an HDMI cable.
With the S-Pen, Samsung claims to give users an authentic handwriting experience, which is perfect for drawing, taking down notes, messaging, etc.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 will be available starting today on Samsung Online Shop and all leading offline stores in the country. The tablet will also be available on Amazon India’s website starting October 20. The launch offers of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 includes a cashback of Rs 5,000 on purchasing the tablet via HDFC credit cards.
Furthermore, Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 users who use Reliance Jio’s 4G connection will get an instant cashback of Rs 2,750, if they do a recharge of Rs 198 or Rs 299. These users will also get double data benefits for four recharges done thereafter.
Speaking on the occasion of the launch, Aditya Babbar, General Manager, Mobile Business, Samsung India, said, “We are happy to announce the launch of Galaxy Tab S4, Samsung’s flagship tablet that is designed for people who want to do more on the go – from home to office and everywhere in between. With Galaxy Tab S4, we are introducing a premium tablet that makes lives easier and helps consumers perform their absolute best wherever they go. Paired with Samsung Dex and S Pen, Galaxy Tab S4 is designed for those who need something portable like a tablet yet capable like a PC. With the launch of new Galaxy Tab S4, we want to offer our consumers the ultimate combination of great productivity and immersive entertainment for their super tasking need.”
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WhatsApp will soon be getting these three new features
Popular instant messaging app WhatsApp is always getting new features to make the user experience more friendly. A few days back, reports surfaced online claiming that WhatsApp will soon get stickers and update its Delete for Everyone feature.
And now according to WABetaInfo, the Twitter account that follows updates on WhatsApp’s Beta version, the app will be getting three more features soon.
There will soon be an option of linking accounts, and switching on Vacation or Silent mode in WhatsApp. Let’s take a look at how these features can change your experience in WhatsApp:
WhatsApp Vacation Mode
WhatApp allows its users to archive chats. However, whenever you receive a message from one of the archived chats, the conversation gets unarchived on its own. Step in Vacation Mode, that is set to change things. If you archive or a mute a chat, they wouldn’t get unarchived automatically. With Vacation Mode, you can remove a chat from your recent chats list without having to delete it permanently. Vacation Mode is currently being developed and will be rolled out to both Android and iOS versions of the app.
WhatsApp Linked Account feature
If you have ever wondered that there should be a feature that enables users to recover their Instagram account using WhatsApp, you’ll be happy to know that this feature will soon be coming to the popular instant messaging app. However, users will only be able to link their Facebook and Instagram accounts to WhatsApp. But once you do that, you’ll be able to recover them using your WhatsApp account.
WhatsApp Silent Mode
WhatsApp Silent mode is actually being rolled out to all users who have smartphones running Android 8.0 Oreo and above. When Android Oreo was unveiled by Google, the company had introduced notification badges that show the number of pending notifications on top right of the app icon. Although WhatsApp had support for app badges, it included the messages received by muted chats in the number that was displayed on app badge of its icon. This led to the annoyance to a number of users, because when they opened their app they realized that the messages they came for was sent by a muted chat. But with Silent Mode, this wouldn’t happen because WhatsApp would not display app badges for muted chats. What’s even better, this feature will be enabled by default, so you don’t have to change any settings.
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Apple iPhone XR will go on Pre-order this Friday with a starting price of Rs 76,900
The world must has mixed feelings for the new Apple iPhone XR. Some say the smartphone is a worthy upgrade if you are coming from an iPhone 5 or 6/6S, others who have used the iPhone X, do not find it appealing. Whatever the case maybe, you cannot ignore that Apple made device has created quite a wave in the tech world.
The iPhone XR will be available on pre-orders in India starting tomorrow (Friday), October 19. As said earlier, the iPhone XR will start its sales from October 26 in most of the markets and yes, this includes India as well. The price which was revealed at the time of the launch is still intact and this smartphone will hit the shelf with a price tag of Rs 76,900 for the 64GB variant. The iPhone XR will also be available in 2 more variations, 128GB and 256GB.
News is that one can start booking the iPhone XR via Indian E-commerce stores like Amazon and Flipkart, too. Offline retail store will also start taking bookings at the same time. The smartphone will be available in couple of colour options. These include (our favourite) Red, black, yellow, coral and yellow. As far as the technical specifications of the iPhone XR are concerned, it will feature a 6.1-inch super retina LCD display supporting 1,792×828 pixel resolution at 326ppi. Face ID is available to the customers on this mobile and it features a single 12MP camera at the back.
The iPhone XR is powered by Apple’s A12 Bionic chipset, which is also present in its siblings (iPhone XS and XS Max). But what makes it truly made for India is the addition of 2 SIM card slots. And yes, before we forget, the iPhone XR carries a 7MP front shooter for selfie lovers. Apple iOS 12 comes preloaded on this smartphone with all the latest features of the new OS.
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Reliance Jio introduces Rs 1,699 yearly prepaid plan, offers 547.5GB of data
To bring in the festive season, Mukesh Ambani owned Reliance Jio has introduced its yearly prepaid plan. The plan is priced at Rs 1,699 and gives customers 547.5GB of 4G data. Unlike other two yearly plans by Reliance Jio, the Rs 1,699 plan has a daily data limit. The other yearly plans by the company include Rs 4,999 and Rs 9,999 plans.
The Rs 1,699 plan comes with unlimited voice calls and 100 free SMS per day. However, there is no word on whether there is an expiry date for the plan or not, so we recommend that if you are interested, you should get it for yourself sooner rather than later. To add on more festive season discounts, Reliance Jio is offering up to 100% cashback on most of its recharge offers.
Speaking of the new plan launched by Jio, it offers benefits to the user for 365 days from the date of getting the recharge done. Users get 1.5GB if 4G data every day, meaning that the overall data benefit of the plan is 547.5GB. And as we mentioned earlier, people buying this offer will unlimited voicing calls and 100 SMS per day till the plan is active on their phones.
It is worth noticing that no other tariff plan in the country from any telecom company is cheaper than the one Reliance Jio just launched. The closest yearly plan in terms of the cost is from BSNL, and even that costs more than Rs 2,000.
100% cashback available on all prepaid plans
The telecom major has come up with a Diwali offer under which it is giving users 100% cashback on all its prepaid plans. The prepaid plans that are eligible for the offer are Rs 149, Rs 198, Rs 299, Rs 349, Rs 398, Rs 399, Rs 448, Rs 449, Rs 498, Rs 509, Rs 799, Rs 999, Rs 1,699, Rs 1,999, Rs 4,999 and Rs 9,999. One can also just say that all prepaid plans that are priced Rs 100 are eligible for the 100% Diwali cashback.
Those who are recharging with the Rs 1,699 yearly plan will get three vouchers worth Rs 500 coupled with one voucher of Rs 200.
Users can redeem the 100% cashback on these recharge offers from any Reliance Digital store, but on a minimum purchase of Rs 5,000. Also, two vouchers cannot be used in one transaction. The vouchers will only remain valid till December 31, 2018.
Some items in Reliance Digital Stores cannot be bought using these voucher. These items include gift cards of Google, Google Play, Cleartrip, KFC, and Bookmyshow. Smartphones from Samsung and Xiaomi, hard disks from Seagate, Western Digital, Sony , tablets from Lenovo and Samsung are also among the items that cannot be purchased using these vouchers.
Reliance Jio has also announced that it user base has swollen to 250 million users in just 25 months of opening the services to the public.
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This is why Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 will come with a slider camera
Chinese electronics maker Xiaomi is all set to launch its new flagship smartphone, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3, in China on October 25. Leaks and rumours about the upcoming Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 have been dominating the internet and the company’s official spokesperson, Donovan Sung, keeps sharing information about the smartphone on his Twitter profile.
In his latest tweet which was posted a few hours back today, Sung has revealed why Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 will come with a slider camera. His tweet says that the company had applied for a patent for a popup selfie camera in 2015, and had then made some test devices. He went on to say that the company is choosing to go instead for a sliding form factor in order to give users a “better full screen display experience, especially for photography.”
Both the samples have been taken with Portrait mode on, and the pictures show a very dark environment, this making it hard to judge the image quality.
A teaser video of Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 has also been shared online. The video is 15 seconds long and it the front panel of the Android smartphone can clearly be seen in it. It also flips the smartphone over and shows its back panel with a dual rear camera setup.
The upcoming Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is the successor of company’s Mi Mix 2 device. It is the first ever smartphone to come with 5G capabilities and would come with a massive 10GB RAM.
Image courtesy: Donovan Sung’s Twitter profile, Lin Bin’s Weibo page
Video: Tech News’ YouTube channel
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His tweet is coupled with images of a smartphone with an elevating selfie camera. Earlier on October 16, Sung had confirmed about the presence of sliding form factor on the upcoming mobile. And yesterday, he had asked people to guess why they had chosen to keep a slider on Xiaomi Mi Mix 3. His tweet today answers the question for his followers. Interestingly, this isn’t the only news about Xiaomi Mi Mix 3’s camera that has surfaced online today. Two camera samples taken from the upcoming Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 have been shared by the company’s founder Lin Bin on his Weibo profile.Background on Mi MIX: As early as 2015, we applied for a patent for a popup camera, and made some test devices.
— Donovan Sung (@donovansung) October 18, 2018
We ultimately chose the sliding form factor for #MiMIX3 to lay the groundwork for an even better full screen display experience, especially for photography.#Xiaomi pic.twitter.com/P7PBrGrpTK
Both the samples have been taken with Portrait mode on, and the pictures show a very dark environment, this making it hard to judge the image quality.
A teaser video of Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 has also been shared online. The video is 15 seconds long and it the front panel of the Android smartphone can clearly be seen in it. It also flips the smartphone over and shows its back panel with a dual rear camera setup.
The upcoming Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is the successor of company’s Mi Mix 2 device. It is the first ever smartphone to come with 5G capabilities and would come with a massive 10GB RAM.
Image courtesy: Donovan Sung’s Twitter profile, Lin Bin’s Weibo page
Video: Tech News’ YouTube channel
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If you own a OnePlus 5, OnePlus 5T, OnePlus 3 or a OnePlus 3T smartphone, then we have some news for you that you may not like too much. You will have to wait for a little longer before your phone gets the Android 9.0 Pie update. The company had earlier said that these devices will be getting an Android 9.0 Pie update, but now it seems like it’s going to take more time than what users were expecting.
OnePlus CEO has confirmed this when he replied to a user on Weibo saying that Android Pie update for these devices is delayed, but will definitely come to the smartphones nevertheless.
This clearly points towards the fact that OnePlus would need more time before it dispatches the latest Android update to its older smartphones.
As of now, OnePlus 6 mobile is the only smartphone by the company that has got the Android 9.0 Pie update. The update has got with itself new features like gesture based navigation controls to the device. And OnePlus’ upcoming flagship smartphone, OnePlus 6T will also run Android 9.0 Pie out of the box.
To recall, OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T were launched by the company in 2016. While they were launched with Android 6.0 Marshmallow, they have already received two updates, one of Android Nougat and the other of Android Oreo. Denying reports that OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T will only receive updates till Android Oreo, the company had said that the smartphone will also receive the Android 9.0 Pie update.
Speaking of OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T, the two devices were launched last year with Android 7.1 Nougat. They currently run Android 8.1 Oreo after receiving an update for the same. The company has said that both the smartphones will receive two major software updates and security patches.
The company’s next flagship device, OnePlus 6T, is all set to launch on October 30. In India, it is already up for pre-orders on Amazon India’s website. Besides Android 9.0 Pie, the smartphone sports an in-display fingerprint sensor and it is replacing its 3.5mm headphone jack with a Type-C port. It would not be dust or water resistant and would not support wireless charging.
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Nokia 7.1 to get Android 9.0 Pie update next month: Report
HMD Global recently unveiled its Nokia 7.1 smartphone at an event in London. Although the smartphone runs Android 8.1 Oreo, it announced at the event that the mobile phone will soon be getting an upgrade for Android 9.0 Pie.
And it seems like the company is keeping its promise. Just two weeks after Nokia 7.1 got launched, the smartphone has reportedly appeared on Geekbench with Android 9.0 Pie. The report further said that this means that that the company will be rolling out the latest Android version’s update to the smartphone next month, as it was initially scheduled.
To recall, Nokia 7.1 sports a 5.84-inch FHD+ IPS LCD display and comes with PureDisplay screen technology. The smartphone is powered by 1.8GHz Snapdragon 636 processor clubbed with 3GB/4GB RAM and 32GB/64GB of onboard storage. Nokia 7.1 comes with 12MP+5MP dual rear cameras that come with Zeiss-branded lenses. It also has an 8MP selfie camera on its front panel. The smartphone houses a 3,060mAh battery and is ARCore certified.
It is worth noticing that all Nokia smartphones that we have seen getting launched recently are a part of Android One program, and we consider this to be a big plus for any smartphone. Being a part of Android One program, the smartphone receives timely security patches for three years from the date of launch, And regular Android updates for two years.
The company also plans to roll the latest Android version update to Nokia 6.1, Nokia 6.1 Plus, Nokia 8 and Nokia 8 Sirocco. While Nokia 6 and Nokia 6.1 are scheduled to get an update this month, Nokia 8 and Nokia 8 Sirocco users will have to wait till next month.
HMD Global has also said that it plans to roll out the Android 9 Pie updates to Nokia smartphones other than the ones it mentioned.
The company recently also launched the Nokia 3.1 Plus smartphone in India. Although Nokia 3.1 Plus (first impressions) runs with Android 8.1 Oreo, it also falls under Google’s Android One program, much like other Nokia smartphones.
So although it has not been announced, it is very likely that we will see the smartphone getting the Android 9.0 Pie update too. And it this turns out to be true, then Nokia 3.1 Plus will be one among the first budget smartphones in the country to get the Android Pie update.
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To recall, Nokia 7.1 sports a 5.84-inch FHD+ IPS LCD display and comes with PureDisplay screen technology. The smartphone is powered by 1.8GHz Snapdragon 636 processor clubbed with 3GB/4GB RAM and 32GB/64GB of onboard storage. Nokia 7.1 comes with 12MP+5MP dual rear cameras that come with Zeiss-branded lenses. It also has an 8MP selfie camera on its front panel. The smartphone houses a 3,060mAh battery and is ARCore certified.
It is worth noticing that all Nokia smartphones that we have seen getting launched recently are a part of Android One program, and we consider this to be a big plus for any smartphone. Being a part of Android One program, the smartphone receives timely security patches for three years from the date of launch, And regular Android updates for two years.
The company also plans to roll the latest Android version update to Nokia 6.1, Nokia 6.1 Plus, Nokia 8 and Nokia 8 Sirocco. While Nokia 6 and Nokia 6.1 are scheduled to get an update this month, Nokia 8 and Nokia 8 Sirocco users will have to wait till next month.
HMD Global has also said that it plans to roll out the Android 9 Pie updates to Nokia smartphones other than the ones it mentioned.
The company recently also launched the Nokia 3.1 Plus smartphone in India. Although Nokia 3.1 Plus (first impressions) runs with Android 8.1 Oreo, it also falls under Google’s Android One program, much like other Nokia smartphones.
So although it has not been announced, it is very likely that we will see the smartphone getting the Android 9.0 Pie update too. And it this turns out to be true, then Nokia 3.1 Plus will be one among the first budget smartphones in the country to get the Android Pie update.
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The festive season sales of Amazon and Flipkart have become a time that shoppers look forward to. Every year, Amazon and Flipkart hold this sale before the festive season begins. Like every year, technology companies like Samsung, Xiaomi, Nokia, Honor, Asus, etc announced discounts on their products.
Shoppers generally consider these festive season sales on Flipkart and Amazon a good to time to get the products they want at a reduced price. However, not all customers are happy with what they got. We came across a few tweets on Twitter in which buyers have complained about counterfeit products or products they ordered for being delivered to them followed by bad customer service by both Flipkart and Amazon.
A Twitter user che guevara has claimed that his friend bought a new pair of Apple Airpods during the recently held Big Billion Days sale, only to get fake ones instead.
https://twitter.com/cheguwera/status/1052101604609019904?s=19
The tweet further explains that when the customer tried to contact Flipkart in order to either exchange or return the counterfeit product, the e-commerce giant did not address the issue. Instead Flipkart said that it cannot help because the product was bought during the festive season sale.
The tweet also carries pictures of the allegedly ‘fake Apple Airpods’, and till now, it has been retweeted over 1,200 times.
A number of other users have recounted their similar experiences on the Twitter thread, where most of them have spoken about buying a product from Flipkart only to find out that the product is fake. Another thing common between these experiences is the fact that none of them were happy with Flipkart’s customer service. Most of them were supposedly told by the company to contact the seller they bought the product from.
It is worth noticing that Flipkart Support has also replied to the che guevara’s tweet saying that “they are working on it to get it sorted.”
However, this is not the only customer complaining against Flipkart after Big Billion Days sale. Another Twitter user, Srikanth, claims that he got a defective product delivered to him. When he contacted Flipkart, he was told by the customer care executive that the only solution is to get the money refunded and buy the product again. However, since Big Billion Days sale is over, the product is now available at a higher price.
A different complaint on Twitter says that the user ordered Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, but instead got a smartphone from Oppo.Order number: OD113600083449454000.
— srikanth (@srikanthboorle) October 16, 2018
I got a defective product. When I asked for replacement, your customer care executive is telling me that I can get only refund now. And asking me buy at higher price as discount sale is over. What a great idea by Flipkart.
To make things worse, it seems like Amazon isn’t far behind too. A Twitter user Amit Arora, claims that a small plastic fan was delivered to him, when actually he had placed an order for the 256GB storage variant of iPhone X. He further explained that he had raised the complaint multiple times, but Amazon India was not addressing it. Arora also said that he has approached Ministry of Consumer Affairs and Consumer Court regarding the same.@Flipkart ordered Mi note 5 pro only to receive some shit oppo phone of someone else inside the package. Plz get me my product and look into this
— Chic-en Nugget (@UdtiPatanggg) October 15, 2018
This bill is not meant for me, this is someone else's address. On the carton it's my name and adddress pic.twitter.com/zo94sdYnqV
Amazon has replied to the user on Twitter urging him to send them his details via a link they provided. Another user on Twitter with the name of Prathamesh Bovlekar, said that Amazon’s delivery boy came with one item instead of two for which he had placed the order. However, he was demanding Bovlekar to pay for both the items. When Bovlekar did not agree to this, his order was rejected. A customer care executive then told him to place his order again, but now that the Great Indian Festival is over, the prices have risen again.Hello Amazon, my order no# 40802536259653178
— Amit Arora (@AroraAmit24) October 12, 2018
I have ordered I phone X 256 GB, but received different product ( it was small plastic fan) inside the box. I have raised complaint many a times, but Amazon India is not ready to accept. I have CCTV footage.
Well, we can only hope that these customers do get the required support from the respective companies. While Amazon’s Great Indian Festival kicked off on October 10 and carried on till October 15, Flipkart’s Big Billion Days sale started on October 10 and went on till October 14. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.@AmazonHelp Your delivery boy came with 1 item instead of 2 items,was demanding cash of 2 items. Happened twice in same day. His higher authority told him to reject my order and told me to reorder the same,but prices are high now. This really pathetic.Tracking ID 229180459716
— Prathamesh Bovlekar (@prathamab07) October 15, 2018
Tesla, CEO Elon Musk’s settlement with SEC gets a nod from US Judge
The settlement between a federal regulator, Tesla and its CEO, Elon Musk has been approved by a US Judge. With this, a difficult period for Tesla’s investors has come to an end which started after Elon Musk tweeted that he has secured an investment to take the company private.
Post the announcement, Tesla’s shares rose around 5.5% to $273.88 but then fell to $271.63 on Nasdaq, according to Reuters. However, even then, stocks are still 20% less than what they were prior to August 6. It was on August 6 that Elon Musk took to Twitter and said that he will be taking the company private.
And now, the motion filed by the US Securities and Exchange Commission which highlights the agreement with Tesla and Elon Musk has been approved by Judge Alison Nathan of the US District Court for the Southern District of New York.
A Tesla spokesperson confirmed the settlement, but did not comment any further on the matter.
According to the agreement, Musk has to a fine of $20 million and step down as the chairman for the next three years. He agreed to this to settle the charges that has to the potential to make him leave Tesla. Even though the company has not been charged with fraud, it will be paying a fine of $20 million too.
Tesla also must appoint an independent chairman, two independent directors and a board committee that will control Elon Musk’s communications. Including his Twitter account.
It was last month that Musk got accused of fraud for his “false and misleading” tweets in August by the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
Earlier this month on October 4, when Musk and SEC were asked by Judge Nathan to explain why their settlement was just, Musk took to Twitter to mock the SEC. His tweet read, “Just want to that the Shortseller Enrichment Commission is doing incredible work. And the name change is so on point!”
Just a day after Musk’s tweet was posted, billionaire investor David Einhorn’s Greenlight Capital hedge fund criticized Tesla and said that Musk had been deceptive. He further said that Tesla’s situation was similar to Lehman Brothers right before the company collapsed. This led to a fall in the electric carmaker’s shares by 7%.
Tesla now has time till November 13 to appoint a new Chairman and according to a report in The Financial Times, Twenty-First Century Fox Inc CEO James Murdoch is a lead candidate for the role. However, Musk has said that the report is incorrect.
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Google Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL go on pre-orders in India
If you want to buy the Google Pixel 3 or Pixel 3 XL smartphone, your wait is almost over. Google’s latest flagship devices are now available on Airtel’s Online Store. You can pre-order the device for yourself right away, but the delivery of smartphones will only begin on November 3.
The smartphones can be purchased at down payments and EMI plans that come with a built-in postpaid plan, which includes data, unlimited calling and premium content.
If you are planning to pre-order the smartphone via Airtel Online Store, you would have to pay Rs 17,000 as the down payment of Google Pixel 3, and Rs 20,000 and Rs 29,000 for 64GB and 128GB variants of Google Pixel 3 XL respectively.
Google Pixel 3’s base model in India is priced at Rs 71,000, while the 128GB variant costs Rs 80,000. Speaking of Google Pixel 3 XL, the 64GB version bears a price tag of Rs 92,000, while the 128GB model costs Rs 83,000.
Both the smartphones sport a dual front camera setup with 8MP+8MP sensors and feature a 12.2MP camera on the back panel. Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL’s camera app comes with the much talked about ‘Top Shot’ feature. With Top Shot, the Pixel smartphones have the ability to automatically capture alternate shots in HDR so that you can choose from them later.
The two smartphones also come with a Group Selfie feature that, according to the company, captures 184% more area than iPhone XS. Another feature that enhances photos taken in dimly lit areas is Night Sight.
Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are powered by the most powerful processor in the world — Qualcomm Snapdragon 845. They come with 4GB RAM and Adreno 630 GPU. The smartphones also have Pixel Visual core, Titan M Security Module and comes with IP68 dust and water resistance. They run Android 9.0 Pie out of the box.
Although they wary in terms of display and battery, they batteries of both the smartphones support 18W fast charging and Qi wireless charging.
Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones are available in Just Black, Clearly White and Not Pink colour options.
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This Android smartphone is more expensive than the iPhone XS Max
It seems like Huawei doesn’t want to launch a flagship without collaborating with Porsche for a limited edition smartphone. The company yesterday launched its flagship smartphones Huawei Mate 20, Huawei Mate 20 Pro and Huawei Mate 20X at an event in London.
The fourth smartphone that it launched was Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design. It comes with same set of specifications as Huawei Mate 20 Pro, but has an upgraded design. While the entire front panel is occupied by the display of the smartphone, the back panel sports all the aesthetic differences.
When you flip over the device to see its back panel, you will see a glass stripe races down the length of the smartphone with soft leather on both the sides. There are two colour options available if you wish to buy the Huawei Mate 20 Porsche Design. One is Black on Black variant and the other is a limited edition Red on Black model. It is worth noticing that the Red on Black model will only be available in China.
Another difference in the handset is its RAM and storage. While Huawei Mate 20 Pro mobile comes with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage onboard, Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design has an 8MP RAM clubbed with 256GB internal storage or a massive 512GB of inbuilt storage.
However, you’ll have to pay a lot if you indeed are smitten enough by the design of the Android device to buy it. The 6GB RAM variant is priced at €1,695, and the 8GB RAM model can be picked up at €2,095. It is worth noticing that in Europe, the price of the 512GB storage version of iPhone XS Max starts at €1,649, which means that Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design exceeds it price by €50.
Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design features a 6.39-inch QHD+ curved OLED display, and has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The smartphone sports an indisplay fingerprint sensor and has IP68 rating, making it is water and dust resistant.
The leather clad smartphone sports a triple rear camera setup with 40MP+20MP+8MP sensors. The rear cameras come with LED flash and Super HDR. For selfies and video calls, the front panel of the smartphone houses a 24MP RGB camera that comes with 3D facial unlock and 3D live emoji with GIF and MP4 files. Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design houses a 4,200mAh battery.
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This is when Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is getting launched
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 smartphone is all set to be launched at an event in China that is scheduled for October 25. Xiaomi has made it official that the third generation of its Mi Mix flagship range will be unveiled this month. Much like other smartphones in the Mi Mix series, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 will also feature a bezel-less design and come with high-end specifications.
It is worth noticing that a teaser which leaked earlier this month revealed that Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 smartphone will be launched at Nanjing Sports Centre. The development regarding the launch of Mi Mix 3 has been confirmed on Xiaomi’s official Weibo account and also by Donovan Sung, the company’s official spokesperson, on Twitter.
A number of speculations and rumours about the upcoming device have surfaced online since the last few weeks. It is expected that the smartphone will come with 5G capabilities because it sports a 5G+ logo on the status bar. Xiaomi’s President Lin Bin also teased a camera slider. But rather than the one we saw on Oppo Find X, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 mobile is likely to sport a camera slider similar to Honor Magic 2. Reports also suggest that Xiaomi Mi Mix 3’s camera slider could come with both front and rear cameras. This is because the company has teased a nearly bezel-less display that comes without a notch, much like Vivo Nex. Xiaomi has also teased on Weibo two features of the upcoming smartphone. In the picture shared by Xiaomi, two cards are place together and one says 5G, while the other says 10G. The same image has also been shared on Sung on his Twitter handle. The ‘5G’ obviously means that Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 will come with 5G capabilities, and the 10G points towards the presence of 10GB RAM on the device. What makes us even more sure is the fact that Sung said in his tweet, “5G speeds, 10GB RAM, 8 days left.” If this turns out to be true, then Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 will be one among the first smartphones ever to arrive with that much memory.Two years ago, we launched the first generation Mi MIX.
— Donovan Sung (@donovansung) October 16, 2018
On Oct 25, we'll be officially launching #MiMIX3 in Beijing! ❤️#Xiaomi pic.twitter.com/dnULlEOdUU
However, 6GB RAM and 8GB RAM variants of the smartphone are also expected. While the 6GB RAM model will come with either 64GB or 128GB inbuilt storage, the 8GB RAM variant is expected to have either 128GB or 256GB storage onboard. Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 will reportedly sport a Samsung QHD+ AMOLED display and will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor. The upcoming Android smartphone is expected to feature a 20MP selfie camera. For more details, we will have to wait till October 25, but we’ll keep you updated as more information about the device surfaces. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.5G speeds, 10GB RAM, 8 days left. ❤️ #Xiaomi #MiMIX3 https://t.co/SYCnyDx2eJ
— Donovan Sung (@donovansung) October 17, 2018
Asus Zenfone Max M1, Asus Zenfone Lite L1 launched in India: Price, specs and more
Taiwanese electronics company Asus has today expanded its lineup in India with two next smartphones. The smartphone maker has launched Asus Zenfone Max M1 and Asus Zenfone Lite L1 in the budget segment of the Indian market.
Both the smartphones are powered by Qualcomm’ Snapdragon 430 processor and run Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box. They both sport a fingerprint sensor as well as the face unlock technology. Let’s take a look at all the specifications and pricing details of the newly launched smartphones:
Asus Zenfone Max M1, Zenfone Lite L1 price and availability
Asus Zenfone Lite comes with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage and is priced at Rs 5,999, the Asus Zenfone Max M1 has 3GB RAM and 32GB onboard storage and bears a price tag of Rs 7,499. It is worth noticing that originally, the price of the smartphones was Rs 6,999 and Rs 8,999 respectively. But with festive season offers, they have been reduced by Rs 1,000 and Rs 5,00 respectively. Both the smartphones will be available exclusively on Flipkart during the website’s Festive Dhamaka Days sale.
As a part of the launch offers, buyers will get Rs 2,200 cashback and 50GB of additional data from Reliance Jio. Flipkart Complete Mobile Protection Plan can also be availed by customers at Rs 99.
Asus Zenfone Max M1 specifications
Asus Zenfone Max M1 smartphone features a 5.45-inch HD+ IPS display that comes with an 800:1 contrast ratio. Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor, the smartphone comes with 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage. Additionally, buyers will also be getting 100GB of Google Drive storage.
For imaging duties, there is a 13MP primary camera with f/2.0 aperture and 5p lens. The camera app of the smartphone can record FHD videos and Timelapse and comes with the Beauty Live feature that the company launched with Asus Zenfone Live. Modes of Asus Zenfone Max M1 include Portrait, Beauty, HDR, Panorama, and more.
There is an 8MP front facing snapper for selfies and video calls that comes with an LED flash, Beauty Live feature and has modes like Portrait, Beauty, HDR, etc. Asus Zenfone Max M1 houses a 4,000mAh battery and comes with standard connectivity options.
Additional features of the smartphone include AppLock and Hidden Cabinet which, as the names suggest, hides apps and folders of your choice with biometric security. The smartphone comes with a Face Unlock feature as well as a fingerprint sensor on its back panel. The smartphone is available in Black and Gold colour options.
Asus Zenfone Lite L1 specifications
Most of the specifications of Asus Zenfone Lite L1 are identical to Zenfone Max M1’s. But there are a few things that set them apart. Asus Zenfone Lite comes with 2GB RAM and 16GB onboard storage, has houses a 3,000mAh battery. The selfie camera that the smartphone sports is a 5MP instead of Zenfone Max M1’s 8MP. Also, it only comes with Face Unlock technology and does not have a fingerprint sensor.
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Huawei Watch GT, Band 3 Pro launched: Price and specifications
After weeks of speculations and rumours, Huawei unveiled its Mate 20 smartphone lineup at an event in London. But we got to see more than smartphones at the event, as Huawei Watch GT and Huawei Band 3 Pro were also launched yesterday.
Huawei Watch Gt runs the company’s Light OS platform and is powered by Cortex-M4 chipset with low power and high power processors. These promise an extended battery life of Huawei’s smartwatch.
The company has claimed that Huawei Watch GT’s battery will last 30 days if you only receive notifications – with heart rate tracking and GPS turned off.
Otherwise, the battery of the smartwatch will last two weeks which includes heart rate monitoring of low and high intensity, and if your usage is extremely heavy and you use GPS, heart rate sensor and always on screen, the smartwatch will last till 22 hours.
Huawei Watch GT is made of 316L stainless steel, has ceramic bezels, features a 1.39-inch AMOLED display and sports and dual crown. The smartwatch is available in two variants — Sport and Classic.
Both the variant of Huawei Watch GT come with 5ATM water resistance, which means you can easily take it with you for a swim.
The smartwatch also comes with an optical heart rate sensor that uses 6LEDs and comes with Huawei’s TruSeen 3.0 technology which, the company says is very efficient in reading users’ heart rate and gets better by learning over time.
Huawei Watch GT has GPS functionality which can be used to track users’ daily activities while being connected to the Health Assistant app. The smartwatch also comes with a built-in altimeter has the ability to track users’ steps and sleep.
While Huawei Watch GT Sport is priced at €199, Watch GT classic will bear a price tag of €249.
The company also announced Huawei Band 3 at the event. Priced at €99, the Huawei Band 3 sports a 0.95-inch AMOLED touchscreen and comes with a hear rate sensor and GPS. Much like Huawei Watch GT, the fitness tracker also offers 5ATM water resistance. The company has said that the tracker will last up to 20 days with normal usage.
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The company also announced Huawei Band 3 at the event. Priced at €99, the Huawei Band 3 sports a 0.95-inch AMOLED touchscreen and comes with a hear rate sensor and GPS. Much like Huawei Watch GT, the fitness tracker also offers 5ATM water resistance. The company has said that the tracker will last up to 20 days with normal usage.
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Are you a die-hard OnePlus fan and you can’t wait for the company’s next flagship OnePlus 6T? If the answer to that it yes, then you’ll be happy to know that this time, you can also attend the launch event of the company’s upcoming flagship device.
But for being a part of OnePlus 6T’s launch event on October 30, you will have to purchase the launch invites. And you can do the same starting October 17 from OnePlus India’s official website. The sale of the invites will begin at 10:00am and one invite will cost Rs 999.
If you choose to go to watch the launch event of OnePlus 6T, you will also get to visit the experience zone there to take a better look at the flagship smartphone. Those who attend the event will also get a gift hamper by the company comprising of OnePlus Bullets Wireless, a OnePlus Pin Set and a OnePlus Sketch Book. The company will also give vouchers Rs 999 that can be availed at OnePlus India’s official website.
OnePlus has also added that the tickets that are being sold for the launch event are limited in number so those who are interested must be ready to grab the invites as soon as they go live at 10:00 am on October 17 at OnePlus India’s official website.
As we mentioned earlier, OnePlus 6T will be launched in New Delhi on October 30 at KDJW Stadium inside Indira Gandhi Sports Complex. It is worth noticing that the global launch of OnePlus 6T will take place in New York City on October 30 at 11am EDT. So basically, the India launch of the smartphone is scheduled to begin at the same time as its global launch.
In case you cannot make it to the event that day and still want to watch the upcoming Android flagship smartphone getting launched, you can do so by tuning into the livestream at the company’s official website.
OnePlus 6T has been up for pre-orders in the country since October 9 and interested buyers can book the device for themselves at Amazon India’s website, Croma outlets and at OnePlus offline stores.
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Huawei Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, Mate 20 X launched: Price and specifications
After weeks of rumours and leaks, Huawei has finally taken wraps off its Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro and Mate 20 X smartphones at an event in London today. The smartphones from Huawei Mate 20 lineup feature a triple rear camera setup, are powered by the latest flagship HiSilicon Kirin 980 7nm processor, and come with 40W Huawei SuperCharge technology. Huawei Mate 20 Pro also sports an indisplay fingerprint sensor.
Huawei Mate 20 X, on the other hand, has a 7.2-inch display and has support for the company’s M-Pen stylus. Huawei has also launched the world’s first Nano memory card, which is said to be 45% smaller than an average microSD card.
Huawei Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, Mate 20 X price
Huawei Mate 20 comes has been launched in two variants, one with 4GB RAM and the other with 6GB RAM. Both the variants come with 128GB internal storage and are priced at EUR 799 and EUR 849 respectively. The Huawei Mate 20 Pro only comes with 6GB RAM and 128GB inbuilt storage and bears a price tag of EUR 1049. There’s plenty of choice if you are interested in buying either of the two smartphones as they are available in five colour options – Emerald Green, Twilight, Midnight Blue, Pink Gold and Black.
Huawei Mate 20 X mobile will only be available in 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant and will cost EUR 899. It will be available in Midnight Blue and Phantom Silver colour options.
However, there is no word on the pricing or availability of the three smartphones in India.
Huawei Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, Mate 20 X specifications
Huawei Mate 20 features a 6.53-inch full-HD+ RGBW display that has an aspect ratio of 18.7:9 aspect ratio and comes with 88.07% screen to body ratio. Powered by HiSilicon Kirin 980 7nm SoC with dual AI processor, the smartphone is available in the RAM and storage variants we mentioned earlier. Huawei Mate 20 houses a 4,000mAh battery that supports 40W Huawei SuperCharge technology. The smartphone runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with EMUI 9.0. For imaging duties, the Mate 20 sports a Leica triple rear camera setup that comes with a 16MP ultra wide angle primary sensor, a 12MP wide angle secondary sensor and a third 8MP telephoto sensor. The smartphone also has an LED flash and SuperHDR. On the front, there is a 24MP selfie camera. Connectivity options of the smartphone include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, and a USB Type-C port.
Speaking of Huawei Mate 20 Pro, it sports a 6.39-inch QHD+ curved OLED display, and has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9, 86.9% screen-to-body ratio, and high colour saturation. The smartphone also comes with an indisplay fingerprint sensor and has IP68 rating, which means that it is water and dust resistant.
Huawei Mate 20 Pro also sports a triple rear camera setup with a 40MP primary wide angle sensor, a 20MP secondary ultra wide angle sensor, and an 8MP 3X telephoto sensor. The rear cameras of the smartphone are clubbed with LED flash and Super HDR. For selfies and video calls, there is a 24MP RGB camera on the front panel of the smartphone. The front facing camera comes with support for 3D facial unlock and 3D live emoji with GIF and MP4 files. It houses a 4,200mAH battery and has support for wireless charging.
Coming to Huawei Mate 20X, the phablet by the Chinese technology company comes with a 7.2-inch FHD+ OLED display that has an aspect ratio of 18.7:9. It has support for Huawei M-Pen. It has a massive 5,000mAh battery and the company claims that battery backup of the smartphone is up to 23 hours of video playback. Huawei Mate 20 X also sports a Leica triple rear camera setup with 40-megapixel primary sensor, a 20-megapixel telephoto sensor and an 8-megapixel ultra wide-angle sensor. The smartphone comes with IP53 water and dust resistance rating.
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Lenovo A5 with 4,000mAh battery launched in India: Price, specifications and more
Lenovo today expanded its budget lineup in the country with the launch of its A5 smartphone. The Lenovo A5 smartphone defies the current trend and comes without a notch on its display. It has a fingerprint sensor on its back panel and houses a massive 4,000mAh battery. The smartphone was launched along with Lenovo K9, which is the successor of the company’s K8. It is worth noticing that Lenovo A5 smartphone was announced in China in June this year. Here, we tell you the pricing and specification details of the smartphone.
Lenovo A5 price in India
Lenovo A5 will be available in two storage variants in India. While one comes with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage, the other comes with 3GB RAM and 32GB onboard storage. The base model is priced at Rs 5,999 and the 3GB RAM version is priced at Rs 6,999. You can pick the smartphone up from Flipkart, and one can click on the ‘Notify Me’ button to know more about the availability of the device.
Lenovo A5 specifications
Lenovo’s new budget smartphone features a 5.45-inch HD+ IPS display that comes with an aspect ratio of 18:9. The dual SIM smartphone runs Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with ZUI 3.9. Powered by a 1.5GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6739 processor, the smartphone comes with either 2GB or 3GB RAM.
While the 2GB RAM variant comes with 16GB onboard storage, the 3GB RAM version has 32GB internal storage. If users require more storage on the device, they can install a microSD card of up to 256GB.
For imaging duties, the Lenovo A5 mobile sports a 13-megapixel camera which comes with f/2.2 aperture, autofocus and monochrome flash. There is also an 8MP front facing snapper for selfies and video calls. The selfie camera of the device comes with an f/2.2 aperture. One among the key highlights of the smartphone is its massive 4,000mAh battery. The smartphone also houses a fingerprint sensor on its back panel.
Connectivity options on the Lenovo A5 smartphone include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, a micro-USB port, and a 3.5mm jack. The latest offering by Lenovo comes with an accelerometer, ambient light sensor and a proximity sensor.
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