Last month, South Korean technology giant Samsung slashed the price of its Galaxy A9 (2018) smartphone by Rs 3,000. While it was earlier priced at Rs 36,990, after the price drop it could be picked up at Rs 33,990. And in case you still haven’t bought the device but intend to, we have some good news for you.
Samsung has again slashed the price of its Galaxy A9 (2018) handset, which is the first smartphone in the world to come with a quad-rear camera setup. Apart from a primary sensor, the smartphone also has a wide-angle sensor, a telephoto sensor and a depth sensor.
The revised price of the Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) is now listed as Rs 30,990 on the company’s official website. However, Samsung has done this quietly without making any noise about the new development. But then, it is being speculated as a permanent price cut on the Samsung Galaxy A9 (2019).
Considering that Samsung is consistently reducing the price of its Galaxy A9 (2018) device, could very well mean that the company is planning to soon launch the Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) that is speculated to come with an Infinity-O Display, just like the one we saw on Galaxy A8s.
The device was launched in South Korea last month and it is priced at KRW 599,500 (approximately Rs 37,800), which is similar to the pricing of Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018).
To recall, Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) features a 6.3-inch full-HD+ Infinity Display that comes with a Super AMOLED panel and comes with an aspect ratio of 18.5:9. Powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor, the smartphone is available in 6GB and 8GB RAM options.
For imaging duties, Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) 24MP primary sensor with an f/1.7 aperture, a 10MP telephoto sensor with an f/2.4 aperture, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor with an f/2.4 aperture, and a 5MP depth sensor with an f/2.2 aperture. The primary camera of the smartphone uses a pixel binning technique that combines four pixels into one.
For selfies and video calls, there is a 24MP front-facing snapper that is housed on the front panel of the smartphone.
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PUBG Mobile’s 0.11.0 update will bring the much-awaited Zombies mode to all the players of the game. The mode, along with some other features, is currently only available for the beta users of the app. PUBG Mobile has also announced a collaboration with Resident Evil 2 game, so the next update will also see some elements from the game.
Confirming the fact that Zombies mode will be getting rolled out to the masses, PUBG Mobile’s official Twitter account has posted an image in which it has also tagged @RE_Games. The tweet by the handle reads ‘Only the strong will survive’. The collaboration between PUBG Mobile and Resident Evil 2: Sunset will introduce the new mode in the game for the masses in its 0.11.0 update.
However, we should mention that this mode will be available in the game only for a limited period of time and as usual, players have to do anything and everything to survive. It is worth noticing that the Zombies from Resident Evil 2 will also be available on the Eragel map and players will need to gather supplies from the map in order to kill them. So, in addition to fighting each other, PUBG Mobile players will have to survive the Zombies and other Resident Evil 2 bosses to be the last man standing.
Besides this, the game will also get the Resident Evil 2’s music and main menu theme.
The PUBG Mobile 0.11.0 update will also add moonlight to the Vikendi map, which is basically the night mode. The update also gets personal Spaces to the game where player information and connections will be displayed. You would also be able to select a friend to stand with you as a partner in your space by using Synergy 400.
Another change in the game will be the Sanhok map which will now be available in Arcade – Quick Match mode as well. The update will also add a feature from PUBG’s PC version, with which the further the player stands away from the safe zone, the more damage will be inflicted on them during the game. The Air raid adjustment from the PC version of PUBG will also be added to the mobile game. According to various reports, the update is expected to roll out to the masses this week itself.
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The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is about to launch soon. This confirmation has been given by Wang Teng Thomas, the programme director of Xiaomi. He said he had seen the device, and that it was very impressive. On Geekbench, the smartphone was codenamed as Skywalker. It runs on Android 9.0 Pie and is powered by Snapdraon 855 processor coupled with 8GB RAM. The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 scored 3,494 points in the single-core test and 11,149 points in the multi-core test.
To recall, the original Black Shark was launched in April last year. The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 SoC. There are two RAM variants—6GB and 8GB. While the former brings 64GB storage, the latter comes with 128GB storage. There is a dual rear camera setup that comprises of a 12MP and a 20MP sensor. There is a selfie camera that comprises of a 20MP sensor. Connectivity options include WiFi 802.11, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB 2.0. Sensors include fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity and compass.
The Xiaomi Black Shark houses a massive battery of 4,000mAh. To recall, even the Xiaomi Black Shark Helo was also launched last year, during October. This smartphone measures 160×75.2×8.7mm and weighs 190 grams. It sports an AMOLED capacitive 6.01-inch touchscreen with a resolution of 1,080×2,160 pixels. The aspect ratio of the screen is 18:9. The Black Shark Helo runs on Android 8.0 and is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 SoC. The device comes with a 10GB RAM coupled with 256GB internal storage and another 6/8GB RAM variant coupled with 128GB internal storage.
Connectivity options include WiFi 802.11, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB 2.0. The Xiaomi Black Shark Helo is powered by a massive 4,000mAh battery that is non-removable. It provides 9V/2A 18W fast charging. Sensors include fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity and compass. In terms of camera, the handset features a 12MP and 20MP sensor at the back. Talking about the selfie camera, there is a single sensor of 20MP. The Xiaomi Black Shark comes in a single colour option, that is black.
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Though Touch ID has been replaced by the advanced Face ID, it still has some advantages. In situations where it isn’t prudent to use Face ID or be in situations where you need to unlock the phone while it is still in the user’s pocket. Apple has come up with a way to do Touch ID-style fingerprint reading. Based on a recently-granted patent, Apple has come up with a new way to do Touch ID-style fingerprint reading. The appearance of the iPhone would not be sacrificed, though.
The patent is titled as “Acoustic pulse coding for imaging of input devices”. This describes how sound could be applied to a surface and detect how another object comes in contact with it. Once the fingerprint is pressed on to the display, it can be read. The patent says, that an array of acoustic transducers are placed beneath the surface, and can transmit coded impulse signal in response to a touch input. An image resolver can receive the reflection data and generate an image based on the input. This happens by monitoring the reflections from multiple coded signals.
Sound impulses are sent out and come into contact with the ridges of the user’s fingerprint. These ridges interrupt the impulse’s transmitted and are reflected. These reflections are then interpreted into a fingerprint image that can be analysed. This technique is very beneficial compared to the existing fingerprint reading technology, including a reduced thickness of components required as the transducers can be placed on the edge and away from other components. Also, there is almost no need for electrodes to be placed on the display.
This not only reduces the complexity of display production, but also give the scope for speed boost for performing the authentication check in the first place. This happens because Apple suggests that it requires less processing power. Based on sound transmittance, this can allow fingerprint reading to occur on any given part of the display and not just a specific point.
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Apple Inc doesn’t seem to get out of the news headlines anytime soon, at times for all the wrong reasons. With so many products, services and tech scheduled to launch in coming months of 2019 it will continue stay in headlines. But the news may not all be positive this time, as a new class action lawsuit against Apple Inc claims that the company deliberately disabled the old iPhone chargers through an iOS update. The company did this in order to force the users to buy new iPhones. And this seems like a very wrong marketing strategy.
Earlier in 2018, Tim Cook, CEO of Apple Inc. had announced that they were reducing the old iPhone’s performances through updates so that the phone could stay in top condition and function properly, which now when we see this lawsuit is the exact opposite of what he said. The truth was that he wanted to increase the declined iPhone sales and get a good hold on the smartphone market. With his statement he and the company got a lot of hate and negative comments from the users as they felt cheated by the company. And this time again it was charged by disabling the iPhone charger, so that people would buy more Apple products.
‘This accessory may not be supported’, this is the message an iPhone user receives if he becomes a part of this alleged attempt by Apple to make the user buy a new iPhone or a new Apple charger. In both the cases the user loses and the company wins.
According to a MacRumors report, Monica Emerson who is a California resident was the one who filed a complaint against Apple via a law firm this week. In the lawsuit, Apple is accused of releasing a new iOS update in 2016 which were “specifically designed and programmed to reject old iPhone chargers from properly charging the iPhones.”
And it is true, Apple did push out an iOS update named version 10.1.1 in November of 2016. And even at that time reports had come out that iPhones are not supporting third-party accessories after the update. The lawsuit has also asked Apple to stop this practice while also notifying all of the affected iPhone users about the deceptive practice and “engage in corrective advertising” in order to rectify its malpractice.
This is not the first time Apple is in headlines for all the bad reasons. The malpractice of the company against the users might just turn against them and they may lose their customers and user base on a whole. And the company which is known for its innovation and quality of products may just become the exact opposite.
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With in-screen fingerprint scanner and 25MP front camera, Oppo has launched its long awaited K1 in the Indian market. The company had teased the phone for quite some time on Flipkart. Its price is Rs 16,990, which puts it head-to-head with the top selling smartphones in the same price range. These include the recently launched Samsung M20, the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 and the Redmi Note 6 Pro. All of these mobiles are priced similar to each other, but their features and specs vary. So, here we are going to compare these four phones against each other to see how the newly launched phones compare to the old ones.
Display:
Oppo K1: 6.4-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2: 6.26-inch full-HD+ display
Redmi Note 6 Pro: 6.26-inch Full HD+ display
Samsung M20: 6.3-inch full HD+ display
Processor:
Oppo K1: Qualcomm Octa-core Snapdragon 660 processor
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor
Redmi Note 6 Pro: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor
Samsung M20: Octa-core Exynos 7904 processor
Primary Camera:
Oppo K1: Dual rear camera setup with a 16MP primary sensor with f/1.7 aperture and a 2MP secondary sensor with f/2.4 aperture
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2: Dual rear camera of 12MP and 5MP sensor
Redmi Note 6 Pro: 12MP+5MP dual rear cameras that come with AI enhancements
Samsung M20: Dual rear camera setup with 13MP and 5MP sensors
Secondary Camera:
Oppo K1: 25MP selfie camera
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2: 13MP sensor with an f/2.0 aperture
Redmi Note 6 Pro: 20MP+2MP dual selfie cameras
Samsung M20: 8MP selfie camera
RAM and Storage:
Oppo K1: 4GB RAM with 64GB of storage
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2: 3GB RAM/ 4GB RAM/ 6GB RAM with storage of 32GB, 64GB and 64GB storage
Redmi Note 6 Pro: 4GB/6GB RAM and 64GB storage
Samsung M20: 3GB RAM/32GB storage, 4GB RAM/64GB storage
Support for Storage card:
Oppo K1: Up to 256GB
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2: Up to 2TB
Redmi Note 6 Pro: Up to 256GB
Samsung M20: Up to 512GB
Battery:
Oppo K1: 3,600mAh battery
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2: 5,000 mAh battery
Redmi Note 6 Pro: 4,000mAh battery
Samsung M20: 5,000mAh battery
Operating System (OS):
Oppo K1: Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with ColorOS 5.2
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2: Android 8.1 Oreo
Redmi Note 6 Pro: Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with MIUI 10
Samsung M20: Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with Samsung Experience v9.5
Price:
Oppo K1: Rs 16,990 for 4GB RAM + 64GB storage
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2: 3GB variant costs Rs 12,999, the 4GB variant costs Rs 14,999 and the 6GB variant comes at Rs 16,999
Redmi Note 6 Pro: The 4GB RAM/64GB storage model costs Rs 13,999, the 6GB RAM/64GB storage variant is priced at Rs 15,999.
Samsung M20: The 3GB RAM/32GB storage is priced at Rs 10,990, 4GB RAM/64GB storage costs Rs 12,990.
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Last month, renders of the next-generation Moto Z4 Play smartphone surfaced online, and the most important thing that they confirmed was that the device will continue to have support for Moto Mod. The device will be the successor of Moto Z3 Play smartphone and will come with an edge-to-edge display.
And now, the specifications of the much-awaited smartphone have surfaced online. A report in technology website 91mobiles gives out a number of details about the Moto Z4 Play smartphone, quoting an anonymous and reliable source.
According to the report, the Moto Z4 Play smartphone sports a U-shaped notch on top of its display which, based on prior leaks, will be 6.22-inch in size. The Moto Z4 Play will be the first smartphone by the company to come with an in-display fingerprint scanner and it has also been suggested that the screen of the smartphone will come with a Super AMOLED panel.
The upcoming smartphone will reportedly be powered by the SM6150 processor, which may be the codename for Qualcomm’s 11nm Snapdragon 675 chipset. The report further says that the Moto Z4 Play smartphone will be available in 4GB RAM and 6GB RAM models that will be coupled with 64GB and 128GB of storage. Furthermore, the smartphone is expected to be launched with Android 9.0 Pie out-of-the-box and will house a 3,600mAh battery.
For imaging duties, the Moto Z4 Play is said to come with a 48MP sensor and it has also been reported that Motorola will use Q Technology’s S5KGM1SP sensor, instead of Sony or Samsung’s. However, as of now, there is no word on the number of sensors that will be placed on the back panel of the Moto Z4 Play smartphone.
According to the leaked renders of the smartphone, it would have magnetic pins on its rear panel, which will enable users to attach Moto Mods on the device. However, this is all that we know so far. We will keep updating you about the Moto Z4 Play smartphone as and when we get to know more. We are expecting more reports to surface online in the days to come as Moto Z4 Play is expected to be launched in the first half of 2019.
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After the OMG! Days sale, Flipkart is back with another sale, the ‘Super Value Week’ which started on Monday. The sale started on 4th February and will last till 8th February. In this four-day sale Flipkart is offering smartphones at discounted prices. Flipkart is also offering exchange offers in which it is giving an additional Rs 1,000 discount on exchange of old phones.
Popular phones of the smartphone brands are also available during this sale, like the Realme 2, Honor 9N, Redmi 6, Nokia 6.1 Plus, Nokia 5.1 Plus,Motorola One Power and much more. Additionally, on the purchase of Vivo V11 Pro, Vivo V9 Pro and Oppo F9 during this sale, the customers will get a discount of Rs 2,500. Also, the Complete Mobile Protection is being offered by Flipkart at around Rs 99 so the customers can get their choice of phones on discount and add the benefit of Flipkart’s Mobile Protection to safeguard their phones from damages.
During the Super Value Week sale Flipkart is offering Honor 9N with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage is available at Rs 9,999 instead of its original price of Rs 11,999. Similarly, the Honor 9N with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage is on sale of Rs 11,999 instead of Rs 13,999. While the Honor 9N with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage is available for Rs 17,999 instead of Rs 19,999.
The Realme 2 Pro with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage is available at Rs 12,990 instead of Rs 13,990. Over that, the Realme 2 Pro with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage is on sale for Rs 14,990, which is down from its original price of Rs 17,990.
The Nokia 5.1 Plus is available for Rs 9,999 instead of Rs 10,599 and the Nokia 6.1 Plus with 4GB RAM and 64 GB storage is out for Rs 14,999 instead of Rs 15,499.
The Redmi 6 with 3GB RAM and 64GB storage is available for Rs 8,499 instead of Rs 8,999.
The price of Vivo V9 Pro is also down at Rs 14,990 that was Rs 17,990 at the time of launch.
The LG G7 ThinQ is on Flipkart at Rs 29,999 and the LG G7+ ThinQ with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage is available for Rs 40,000 while its launch price was Rs 55,000.
With discounts on so many phones and brands the customers can choose smartphones according to their need. One advice, just check the exchange offers before you make a pick.
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Finally, the leaked images of the Samsung Galaxy S10E have been publicised. Until now, we just had the leaked images of other Galaxy S10 models and now it is confirmed that there is indeed another version of S10 coming. From what we know through the leaks, the Samsung Galaxy S10E will sport a flat 5.8-inch Infinity-O display. There is a front camera cut-out that is 0.5mm in diameter, which is not very different from the Galaxy A8s. The leaks confirm that this phone will indeed be called the Samsung Galaxy S10E, for the name is displayed on the extreme left of the phone.
The device will come with a 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. The Samsung Galaxy S10E is going to come in three colour options—black, green and white. The cost of the smartphone is going to be around $850 that is Rs 19,350. It will reportedly come with the same sensors as the other models of the Galaxy S10 series. So, considering that the Galaxy S10+ is powered by Exynos 9820 processor, the Galaxy S10E just might have the same one too.
To talk about the Samsung Galaxy S10+, it will come with a 12GB RAM alongside a whooping 1TB storage. The smartphone will sport a 6.4-inch display and a dual front camera setup. The Samsung Galaxy S10, on the other hand, will sport a 6.1-inch display as well as a dual front camera setup.
We have also come to know a few things about the Samsung Galaxy A50. And from what we know, it will feature a USB-Type C port and come with a 3.5mm headphone jack. The smartphone is said to be powered by an Exynos octa-core SoC paired with 4GB RAM as one of its variants. The 4GB RAM version is going to bring along internal storage of 64GB and 128GB.
The Samsung Galaxy A50 is going to house a large battery of 4,000mAh. To talk about the Samsung Galaxy A10, it is going to run on Android 9.0 Pie and be powered by an octa-core Exynos processor. This, we have come to know from the Geekbench leak that was publicised recently.
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Reliance Jio is currently said to be working on the JioPhone 3, which is being touted as ‘India ka smartphone‘. Reports have surfaced online which claim that the after launching its JioPhone and JioPhone 2 feature phones in 2017 and 2018 respectively, Reliance Jio is set to foray into the smartphone industry this year.
A report has surfaced in Beetel Bite which throws light on the upcoming device by Reliance Jio. Here are nine ten takeaways that you should know about:
Will come with a full touch screen display
According to the report in Beetel Bite that quotes an anonymous Reliance Jio executive, JioPhone 3 will come with a 5-inch full touchscreen display. Considering that the other two devices launched by the company so far – JioPhone and JioPhone 2 – are feature phones and came with a keypad, this move by Reliance Jio is a big jump and it is most definitely a very welcome change.
JioPhone 3: RAM and Storage
The report also said that the executive suggested that JioPhone 3 will come with 2GB of RAM that will be coupled with 64GB of onboard storage. Furthermore, JioPhone 3 will also have support for a microSD card, however, as of now, there is no word on the capacity.
JioPhone 3: Cameras
For imaging duties, JioPhone 3 will reportedly come with a 5MP primary camera on its back panel. Customers will also get a 2MP front-facing snapper with which they will be able to click selfies and make video calls.
JioPhone 3: Operating system
While as of now, there is no confirmed news about the operating system that will be used on the device, the report has suggested that JioPhone 3 will either run a full-fledged version of KaiOS or Android Go.
Reliance Jio may have partnered with this company for JioPhone 3
A prior report in Economic Times, Reliance Jio was in talks with the US-based manufacturer Flex to produce the JioPhone 3 smartphones in India. The same report also stated that the company has had discussions about placing a large order of the upcoming device.
Flex has a manufacturing plant in India
What plays as a key factor behind the deal between Reliance Jio and Flex is the fact that the US-based company already has a factory in India. The plant is located in Chennai and is said to produce around 4-5 million devices every month.
JioPhone 3 price (expected)
Coming back to the report in Beetel Bite, the Reliance Jio executive also told the technology website that the upcoming JioPhone 3 will be priced at Rs 4,500 in India. When compared to JioPhone and JioPhone 2, this is quite a jump in pricing. However, considering it is a smartphone, it is still an entry-level price.
JioPhone 3’s expected launch offers
Although we are months away from the launch of JioPhone 3, analysts have guessed that the company may offer screen insurance as a part of the launch offers with the device. The cost of screen repair is one among the key factors why feature phone users hesitate to buy smartphones, so we wouldn’t be wrong to expect this.
When can I pre-book?
The report says that interested customers will be able to buy the JioPhone 3 starting July 2019. The upcoming JioPhone 3 smartphone will be available on Jio Stores, Reliance Digital stores, and Jio’s official website.
By when will I get the device?
We should mention that while pre-booking of JioPhone 3 will begin in July 2019, the device will only be delivered to customers by August, so they would have to wait for a for a few weeks before they get their hands on their smartphone.
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To tackle the ever-increasing problem of data hack, data breach, password theft and data leak Google introduced a new Chrome extension. Called the Password Checkup, it will help users against data breaches in their account. The extension also suggests changing the password if the user’s account details have been compromised. The tech giant also revealed a measure that it has implemented to make sure the apps and websites, where a user has used their Google account to sign in, is not compromised in case of a Google account hijacking.
In a blog post on Tuesday, Google revealed that the new Password Checkup Chrome extension is now live on the Chrome Web Store and it can be downloaded by anyone who uses Chrome or has a Google account. This new extension alerts users when they enter a compromised username or password on a website. It also alerts the user when the extension finds out that the login information entered has been conceded and it suggests a password change to protect the users account so that no data is hijacked or leaked.
The extension will be useful for the new users who can’t regularly keep track of their account or news about data breach and hacks, and it will also be helpful for basically everyone who uses a Google account on more than one place. Google also added that it has built the Password Checkup extension with user’s privacy concerns of sharing the account details with anyone, including Google itself. It also notes that no one, including Google will know about the users account information.
But, when and if the user’s Google account is compromised, Google will notify the apps and websites where the user had used their Google account about the breach so that they can secure their account.
“We built Password Checkup so that no one, including Google, can learn your account details. To do this, we developed privacy-protecting techniques with the help of cryptography researchers at both Google and Stanford University,” Google’s blog post read.
The steps by which the users can install the Password Checkup extension:
Open Chrome.
Go on the Chrome Web Store and search for ‘Password Checkup’.
Once opened, click ‘Add to Chrome’.
Confirm that you want to add the extension to your Chrome.
It will then install the extension.
Once installed, a screen shield icon will appear on the top right of Chrome.
Today, we’re introducing two new updates that will help keep your data secure: Password Checkup, a Chrome extension that helps protect your accounts from third party data breaches, and a new feature called Cross Account Protection #saferinternetdayhttps://t.co/L4JSztM69Qpic.twitter.com/CuHKYF1Ghh
Google also said that the Cross-Account Protection measure will make sure the apps and websites where the users are using their Google account credentials to sign in is not compromised in case an attacker gets hold of the user’s profile. It is the first time the company is improving the security of Google sign-in for third-party platforms.
“We created Cross Account Protection by working closely with other major technology companies, like Adobe, and the standards community at the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) and OpenID Foundation to make this easy for all apps to implement,” said Google.
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Yesterday only, the CoolPad Cool 3 was launched yesterday. The official teaser that was launched sometime ago showed that the device will have an almost bezel-less design and it was true. Now that the smartphone has been launched, we know that it comes with a 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage. It sports a 6.3-inch IPS LCD screen with a FHD+ resolution. In terms of pricing, the smartphone comes with Rs 5,999 price tag and sports midnight blue, ruby black, ocean indigo and teal green colour. In this price segment, the CoolPad Cool 3 competes with the Samsung Galaxy M10 and Realme C1. We have stacked them against each other, check the comparison below.
Display:
CoolPad Cool 3: 5.71-inch HD+ display with a resolution of 720×1500 pixels
Samsung Galaxy M10: 6.2-inch HD+ TFT display
Realme C1: 6.2-inch HD+ display
Processor:
CoolPad Cool 3: 1.3GHz octa-core Unisoc
Samsung Galaxy M10: Exynos 7870 processor
Realme C1: Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor
Primary cameras:
CoolPad Cool 3: Dual rear camera setup of 8MP and 0.3MP
Samsung Galaxy M10: Dual rear camera setup of 13MP and 5MP
Realme C1: Dual rear camera setup with 13MP and a 2MP sensor
Selfie camera:
CoolPad Cool 3: 5MP selfie camera
Samsung Galaxy M10: 5MP front-facing snapper
Realme C1: 5MP sensor that comes with LED flash
RAM and storage:CoolPad Cool 3: 2GB and 16GB internal storage
Samsung Galaxy M10: Two variants. One with 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage, other has 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage
Realme C1: 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage
Support for microSD card:
CoolPad Cool 3: Expandable up to 128GB
Samsung Galaxy M10: Expandable up to 256GB
Realme C1: Expandable up to 256GB
Battery:
CoolPad Cool 3: 3,000mAh battery
Samsung Galaxy M10: 3,400mAh battery
Realme C1: 4,230mAh battery
Operating system:
CoolPad Cool 3: Android 9.0 Pie
Samsung Galaxy M10: Android 8.1 Oreo
Realme C1: Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with ColorOS 5.1
Starting price:
CoolPad Cool 3: Rs 5,999
Samsung Galaxy M10: Rs 7,990 for 2GB RAM variant, and Rs 8,990 for 3GB RAM variant
Realme C1: Rs 8,499 for 3GB RAM version
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Chinese smartphone brand Oppo has launched its latest Oppo K1 smartphone in India today. The handset comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner and has an optimised gaming experience called Hyper Boost. The Oppo K1 smartphone has a waterdrop-shaped notch on top of its display that is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and sports a dual rear camera setup.
Other key highlights of the device include the gradient design on its back panel and its 25MP selfie camera. It is worth noticing that Oppo K1 has already been launched in China and that’s why we already knew about the specifications of the smartphone. The key announcements at today’s event were the price and availability of the device. Read on to know more about the details:
Oppo K1 price and availability
Oppo K1 is available in only one variant in India that comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage and is priced at Rs 16,990. The newly launched handset is available in Astral Blue and Piano Black colours. A 6GB RAM model of Oppo K1 is also expected to launch at a later date in India. The model that has been launched today will go on sale via Flipkart starting February 12.
As a part of launch offers, those who pay for the smartphone via Citibank credit and debit cards will get an instant discount of 10%. Other than this, no-cost EMIs, Flipkart’s buyback guarantee and Complete Mobile Protection plan are also available.
Oppo K1 specifications
Coming to the specifications of Oppo K1, the smartphone runs Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with ColorOS 5.2 and features a 6.4-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display that has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and a screen-to-body ratio of 91%. Powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 660 processor, Oppo K1 comes with Adreno 512 GPU. The device has 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage onboard and it can hold a microSD card of up to 256GB.
On the camera front, Oppo K1 sports a dual rear camera setup at the back with a 16MP primary sensor that has an f/1.7 aperture and a 2MP secondary sensor that has an f/2.4 aperture. For selfies and video calls, there is a 25MP front-facing snapper that is housed on the waterdrop-shaped notch on the smartphone‘s display. Oppo K1 houses a 3,600mAh non-removable battery and for connectivity, it comes with 4G VoLTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, Micro-USB port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
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Epic games has launched a discount offer of 50 percent for Fortnite’s Save the World version. Fortnite Save the World has been in paid access during 2017. In future, it is expected to go free-to-play. In this game, you are with a squad of your own against enemies across many missions. To talk about the popular battle royale mode, it continues to be free. Fortnite Save the World, is available for PS4, Xbox and PCs. After the discount, prices of these products have been decreased. This includes, firstly, Fortnite Standard which comes for $19.99 or Rs 1,400. The original price is $ 39.99 that is Rs 2,800.
The Fortnite deluxe now costs $29.99 that is almost Rs 2,100. Earlier, it costed $59.99 that is almost Rs 4,200. The Fortnite Super Deluxe which earlier came at a price of $ 89.99 (roughly Rs 6,300) now comes at a price of $29.99 (roughly Rs 3,150).
The Fortnite Limited Edition will now cost $74.99 at the pretext of this temporary discount period. This is roughly Rs 5,250. The Fortnite Limited Edition has received the maximum discount because its original price is $149.99 that is roughly Rs 10,500. These deals are live on the US PS Store.
There are some people who are reporting that the discount appears in the cart during checkout. At this point, it is safe to assume that the Xbox One and PC offers should be live too. In India, those who have an Indian PlayStation Network account can buy the game through the PS Store.
However, the prices will be a bit higher when they go live with the standard edition at a Rs 1,665 and Fortnite Deluxe at Rs 2,497. This is how you take advantage of the cheaper US prices for the Fortnite on PS4.
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While there aren’t too many electric vehicles in India right now, Google seems to be thinking in advance as it has rolled out an update that will surely be beneficial for anyone who owns an electric vehicle. The popular navigation app has started adding information about electric vehicle charging stations.
To recall, the update was first reported about in October 2018, however, back then it was only available in most western countries. Now, this feature has started rolling out in India too, however, it is only available for Android. So going forward, those who own electric cars and vehicles will be able to look for the nearest compatible charging stations on Google Maps.
Considering that electric vehicles are increasingly gaining popularity in a number of countries across the globe, it’s just a matter of time before they pick up momentum in India too. So, it makes perfect sense for Google to add this information in its Maps app because running out of charge is not a situation electric vehicle users want to find themselves in.
With this feature coming to Google Maps, if electric vehicle owners find themselves in a situation where they are running low on charge, they can turn to the app for help. Although Google Maps has shown some popular EV stations for a couple of years now, the update has just been rolled out in India.
Prior reports suggest that to look for an EV station, you only have to type keywords like ‘EV charging’ and ‘EV charging stations’. The app will then start showing stations that are closest to your location along with information like the type of ports it has, the charging speeds, and more so that you can pick the one that is compatible with your vehicle.
So, businesses that have charging stations on their property will be able to add this information on Google Maps. Furthermore, drivers will be able to add more information via ratings, reviews, photos, and questions/answers.
However, as of now, we don’t know if Google Maps will also be able to show whether any ports are unoccupied. So, the electric vehicle would have to head to the station to find that out. But then, maybe with a future update, Google Maps will be able to share this information too. For other interesting Google Maps features, you can read our article here.
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Picooc, the internet-based company which specializes in smart health device has launched Picooc Mini in India. This is a high-precision health monitoring, smart weighing scale. The device will be distributed exclusively by Optiemus Infracom Limited. The Picooc Mini, as its name says is a compact device that makes it easier to store and carry around. It can also be connected to the user’s smartphone using Bluetooth and processes the measurement data to create health trends.
According to the need and requirement of the user who is using the Mini, it offers personalised health suggestions on the Picooc phone app. The device also allows users to create unlimited user profiles which makes it an ideal device for family use. Each member of the family who is registered on the Mini and has the Picooc phone app can receive health suggestions on their smartphones. The Picooc Mini is priced at Rs 2,999 and will sell on Flipkart from 5 February, 2019.
By using the Picooc Mini, users can measure their body weight along with 12 additional body vitals which include the Body Mass Index (BMI), Body Fat, Muscle Mass, Protein, Bone Mass, Metabolic Age, Visceral Fat Index, BMR, Body Water, Body Type, Skeletal Mass and body girth. With all these features packed in a compact machine, the Mini keeps track of your weight. It also offers a unique body score that is calculated using the body vitals of an individual. The device provides all this information in roughly three seconds, now that is faster than you can say ‘Hey Doctor’.
The device has Bluetooth 4.0 for smartphone connection, and it has a bright red LED display screen where the details are displayed. The surface measures 26 x 26 cm and it comes with brushed stainless-steel finish, stable unibody case and strengthened glass for extra durability. Over that, it weighs just 1.15kgs. It uses 3 AAA 1.5V batteries that last up-to 12 months.
Using the professional grade BIA system, it has a metal-less ITO layer that enhances its sensitivity to track the smallest of changes occurring in the consumers body. The company claims that, it combines high-precision data recording and big data core algorithm to offer accurate comprehensive health measurement report. With which people can track their own fitness levels.
The Picooc phone app is available for both Android and iPhone smartphones. Additional features on the app show health data that can help users to set goals, so that they can follow their own fitness regime.
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The next lineup of Samsung Galaxy series, the Galaxy A10, Galaxy A20, Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50 smartphones have been churning in the rumour mill for some time now. And according to a report the A10, A20, A30 and A50 might launch in the coming months in India. Out of all the phones of the A series rumoured to be launched, the Galaxy A50 is expected to debut separately globally first around or before June of 2019. Then after that it might launch in India.
With the successful launch of the M series in Indian markets and the Galaxy S10 launch event is also scheduled in the Samsung Unpacked this February. It seems like Samsung will be making headlines for some time. Yesterday on 5th February when Samsung released their mid-ranged M-series phones, the Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20, which were targeted towards the younger audience. It was an online only sale, a first move for the South Korean tech giant, and the phones went out of stock minutes after their launch.
Later this month, on 20th February, the company will be unveiling their flagships internationally, the Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ and the Galaxy S10 Lite. Alongside the release of S10, Samsung may also announce the conceptual foldable phone, the Galaxy Flex which was teased in a video last week. The Galaxy S10 series might come to the Indian market later in 2019.
It is estimated that the A series will be a mid-ranged budget friendly smartphone and will give fierce competition to the Chinese phone companies who currently hold dominance over this market. The Galaxy A10 is expected to have a starting price tag of Rs 8,490. The A series phones will come with Super AMOLED display, which was absent in the M series as they had LCD displays. The three phones of the A series, the A10, A20 and the A30 might share some similarities with the M10 and the M20. But they might come with lesser batteries than the M series phones, which has 3,400mAh and 5,000mAh batteries respectively.
Not much has been known about the specs these phones will have but it is speculated that Galaxy A10, A20 and A30 will be powered by Exynos 7885 SoC and will have Android 9.0 Pie for its OS. Also, the Galaxy A10 (SM-A105F), Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F), Galaxy A30 (SM-A305F), Galaxy A40 (SM-A405F) and A50 (SM-A505F) phones recently appeared on Geekbench. It was also revealed that the A10 will have 2GB RAM, the A20 will have 3GB of RAM, the A30 will have 4GB of RAM and the A40 will also have 4GB of RAM.
According to Geekbench listing the A50 will run on Exynos 9610 SoC with 6GB RAM and will come with Android 9.0 Pie out of the box. It might also come with 64GB storage and 128GB storage options with colour choices of black, white, blue and red, The A50 might have triple camera setup with in-display fingerprint scanner, the selfie camera and the main camera might come with a 24MP sensor. It is also possible that the A50 could house a 4,000mAh battery.
With all the phones Samsung is launching this year the users will get a wide range of smartphones to choose from according to their needs. And also, the smartphone market will heat up this year with many phone companies coming with their own recipe and excellent tech in their smartphones.
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There are people who wish to remove messages once they are on social media or messenger. Sometimes we might send messages to wrong people, or even worse, send unfriendly messages and change our mind about it the next moment. However, the blunder is done and just like in real life, you cannot take back what you said. Well, now you don’t need to worry anymore because now you can actually delete messages if you have sent something inappropriate or irrelevant.
Facebook was against this idea sometime ago. However, a year ago, Mark Zuckerberg was caught doing it. There was a report which came sometime ago telling users that this service was caught scraping call logs and message data. As a matter of consequence, Facebook came under a lot of pressure as users started accusing it for the misuse of its power. Facebook then said that this was a feature that it was planning to incorporate soon in the messaging app. Now, Facebook released a statement regarding this.
We can at least say for now, that Facebook will work towards this feature. It is very similar to WhatsApp because just like this messaging app, Facebook Messenger will also have the option to delete the message for one person or for all the participants of the conversation. Facebook has taken quite a long time to bring this feature, considering that WhatsApp and Instagram have rolled this out a long time ago. One important thing to note is that the message can be deleted within 10 minutes of sending it.
In other apps this limitation can be bypassed. WhatsApp might have already prepared for these bugs, however, it is uncertain whether other bugs will attack the Facebook sub-company or not. It cannot be ascertained if Facebook will actually release the message deleting feature until it gives an official announcement about the same. However, considering the current state of affairs, this feature is most likely to be true.
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One of the biggest differentiators of the Samsung Galaxy Note series is its S Pen. And let’s admit it, the South Korean technology giant has made every S Pen better than the last one we saw. The latest S Pen, which is coupled with Samsung Galaxy Note 9, comes with Bluetooth connectivity and can run for minutes with just a minute of charging.
And now, we have some really exciting news about an upcoming S Pen that points towards Samsung planning to go notch-less. However, we can’t really say if we’ll get to see this S Pen with Samsung Galaxy Note 10. It has been reported that USPTO has today granted a patent that shows the S Pen being used as a camera with an optical zoom. This could very well mean that Samsung plans to remove the notch from the display of its Galaxy Note series smartphone and use the S Pen to house the camera.
So, if you are one of those people who don’t find the idea of a punch-hole on a display too appealing, you can rejoice. In the patent, Samsung has mentioned that handsets usually utilize digital zoom in order to reduce the thickness of the smartphone, however, optical zoom in comparison results in better quality of the final image.
The patent further throws light on describing a method with which one can embed an optical sensor into the S Pen. There would be at one lens that users will be able to control via an external button.
We know that to some people, the idea of an accessory of the smartphone housing the selfie camera may seem a little over the top, but with more and more smartphones becoming bezel-less and notch-less, companies are expected to come up with new and innovative ways to place the selfie camera.
Image courtesy: Android Police
If we speak about other flagships from Samsung – Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10E – they will come with a hole-punch display that we first saw on Galaxy A8s to house the selfie camera in the screen itself. By placing the selfie camera in the S Pen, which remains with Galaxy Note smartphones all the time, Samsung will be going a step ahead by completely removing the camera from the front panel.
Image courtesy: Patently Mobile
We should also mention that the patent that has surfaced online was filed a year back in February 2017. While it does seem to provide a solution that will help Samsung do away with the notch and resort to bezels that will be as thin as possible, we can’t say if it will be seen on the Galaxy Note 10 mobile that is expected to launch this year.
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Chinese smartphone brand Oppo is all set to launch its Oppo K1 smartphone in India. The budget smartphone is touted to come with an in-display fingerprint sensor and will exclusively be available via Flipkart. We should mention that since Oppo K1 has already been launched in China, we know about the specifications of the device.
The main announcement at today’s event will be the India pricing of Oppo K1 and the launch offers that will be available for customers. Oppo will also be live-streaming the event, so you can watch the Oppo K1 getting launched in India. Here are all the details about the smartphone that we know as of now:
Oppo K1 live-stream: How to watch?
If you wish to watch the Oppo K1 getting launched in India, you can tune into Oppo’s official YouTube channel at 12:00 pm today. The company will be live-streaming the event there. Other than this, you can also watch the live stream on the smartphone’s dedicated page on Flipkart.
Oppo K1 specifications
The Oppo K1 smartphone features a 6.4-inch full HD+ display that has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and a screen-to-body ratio of 91%. As we mentioned earlier, the Oppo K1 smartphone sports an in-display fingerprint scanner. In addition to this, the device comes with a 3D glass panel on its back, which gives it a very premium look and feel. Powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor, the Oppo K1 comes with either 4GB or 6GB RAM and has 64GB of storage onboard. The device can also hold a microSD card of up to 256GB.
For imaging duties, Oppo K1 has a dual rear camera setup with 16MP and 2MP sensors and on its front panel, the smartphone houses a 25MP selfie camera. The smartphone runs Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with ColorOS 5.2 and houses a 3,600mAh battery.
Oppo K1 price (China)
In China, Oppo K1’s price starts at CNY 1,599 which, on conversion, becomes Rs 16,000. Even in India, the smartphone is expected to launch at a similar price. And if it does come around the same price, it will one among the affordable smartphones that have an in-display fingerprint scanner.
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Samsung’s new phone series with dew-drop notch the Galaxy M20 and Galaxy M10 was launched recently and it went on sale through online shopping platform Amazon India and the Samsung e-shop. And after the opening minutes of the sale the phone went out of stock.
So, filling the stocks and pushing more smartphones out to the users, Samsung will launch a second batch of the M series which will go on sale on 7th of February. The sale will be live on both Amazon India and Samsung e-shop. How many units does the second batch holds its not disclosed by the company, so those who want to get their hands on the M series should stay alert of the upcoming sale.
Samsung Galaxy M series was launched last week with two smartphones, the Galaxy M20 and the Galaxy M10. With the M series phones Samsung has adopted the online-only sales technique for the first time. And according to the company the M-series is targeted towards the young generation.
These phones will sell on Amazon.in along with Samsung’s official e-shop. Amazon India is also giving Total Damage Protection for the Galaxy M10 at Rs 699 and Rs 1,199 for Galaxy M20 along with no cost EMI for the latter for a duration of 6 months.
The Jio Galaxy Club offer is also available on both Amazon.in and Samsung e-shop. And it will grant the customers benefits worth Rs 3,110 to Jio subscribers in the form of additional data on the Rs 198 and Rs 299 prepaid plans with the purchase of the Galaxy M10 or the Galaxy M20.
The Samsung Galaxy M20 is priced at Rs 10,990 for the 3GB RAM + 32GB storage model while the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage variant is priced at Rs 12,990. Similarly, Samsung Galaxy M10 is priced at Rs 7,990 for the 2GB RAM + 16GB storage variant while the variant with 3GB RAM + 32GB of internal storage sales for Rs 8,990.
Talking about the Specs, the Galaxy M20 comes with dual Nano SIMs and it has Samsung Experience 9.5 UX based on Android 8.1 Oreo. It features a 6.3-inch full-HD+ (1080×2340 pixels) Infinity-V Display with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It is powered by Exynos 7904 SoC with up to 4GB of RAM. It has dual rear camera setup comprising of a 13MP primary sensor and a 5MP ultra-wide sensor. The front camera is an 8MP sensor for taking selfies. The M20 has up to 64GB of internal storage with an option for expandable storage card up to 512GB. It has a huge 5,000mAh battery which can offer more than one day of usage. The phone offers a USB Type-C port which comes with fast charging, it also comes with a rear facing fingerprint sensor and a face unlock feature.
Similarly, the smaller Samsung Galaxy M10 also has a dual Nano SIM card slot and it runs Samsung Experience 9.5 UX based on Android 8.1 Oreo. It comes with a 6.2-inch HD+ (720×1520 pixels) Infinity-V Display that has a 19:9 aspect ratio. The Galaxy M10 is powered by an Exynos 7870 SoC along with 2GB or 3GB of RAM. It too has a dual rear camera setup on the back with a 13MP primary sensor and a 5MP secondary sensor. The front camera is a 5MP sensor for selfies. The M10 has up to 32GB of storage with option to expand more up to 512GB with a microSD card. There is a 3,400mAh battery backing it up which supports fast charging.
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Chinese smartphone brand Vivo rolled out the invite for its next handset launch in India a few days back. According to the invite, the smartphone will come with a pop-up selfie camera like the one we saw on Vivo NEX last year, and it will be launched on February 20. Ever since the invite was released by the company, reports and rumours about the upcoming Vivo V15 and V15 Pro smartphones started surfacing online.
The latest among these reports has surfaced on 91mobiles and it shows the live image of the upcoming Vivo V15 Pro handset. The report also claims that the image that is in-line with renders that were shared by the same technology website a few days back.
In the image, the back panel of the Vivo V15 Pro smartphone can be seen with a gradient red and black finish that is coupled with a checkered design on the bottom half of the device. The report says that Vivo may opt for a rather fancy name for this particular design. Apart from red and black, the smartphone is also expected to be available in gradient blue colour.
The back panel in the image seems to be made up of glass, however, we cannot rule out the possibility of the material being polycarbonate with a glossy finish. The back panel of the upcoming Vivo V15 Pro house the vertically-stacked triple rear cameras along with LED flash. We should mention that ‘AI Triple Camera’ is written on top of the triple rear camera module. Also, the back panel doesn’t have a fingerprint sensor on it, so that further points towards the possibility of the smartphone coming with an in-display fingerprint scanner.
Image courtesy: 91mobiles
According to previous reports, Vivo V15 Pro is expected to come with a truly bezel-less Super AMOLED display and will be powered by 11nm Snapdragon 675 processor coupled with Adreno 612 GPU. The smartphone will reportedly come with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Reports also suggest that the device will sport a 32MP selfie camera and its triple rear camera setup will comprise 48MP, 8MP and 5MP sensors.
Coolpad launched its three Mega smartphones in India in December last year and now, it has further expanded its portfolio in the country with its Cool 3 smartphone. The Coolpad Cool 3 smartphone bears a waterdrop-shaped notch on its display, comes with a dual rear camera setup and has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.
The handset runs the latest Android 9.0 Pie out-of-the-box, which we think is a big plus, especially considering its price. Here’s a look at the pricing details of the smartphone and its specifications:
Coolpad Cool 3 price in India
The newly launched Coolpad Cool 3 smartphone is only available in one storage option in India, which has 2GB of RAM and 16GB of onboard storage. The smartphone is priced at Rs 5,999 in India and is available in Midnight Blue, Ruby Black, Ocean Indigo, and Teal Green colour variants. It can be bought via online as well as offline channels, but as of now, there is no word on the date of availability.
Coolpad Cool 3 specifications
Coolpad Cool 3 smartphone runs Android 9.0 Pie and has support for dual SIM cards. The handset features a 5.71-inch HD+ display that has a screen resolution of 720×1500 pixels and is powered by the 1.3GHz octa-core Unisoc processor. The Coolpad Cool 3 smartphone comes with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage and can also hold a microSD card of up to 128GB.
For imaging duties, the newly launched device comes with a dual rear camera setup with 8MP and 0.3MP sensors. It also has a 5MP selfie camera on its front panel that is housed in a waterdrop-shaped notch. For enhanced security, the Coolpad Cool 3 smartphone has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and it also has support for face unlock feature.
The handset is backed by a 3,000mAh battery and for connectivity, it comes with Bluetooth 4.1, Wi-Fi, 4G VoLTE, and more.
Speaking at the launch of the smartphone, Fisher Yuan, President, Coolpad Group and South Asia said, “Coolpad is set to disrupt the budget smartphone segment in India with a stylish design, stunning specs along with superb quality. We are looking forward to offering our consumers a delightful experience and we will launch a range of affordable smartphones this year to build our presence in India.”
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Dell Technologies Digital Transformation released an Index today according to which India is the most digitally mature country in the world by gaining the highest digital maturity score. Dell Technologies collaborated with Intel and Vanson Bourne surveyed 4,600 business leaders (director to C-suite) from mid to large-sized companies across the globe to score their organizations’ transformation efforts.
The study revealed that emerging markets are the most digitally mature with the top three countries India, Brazil and Thailand in the global ranking. All three of the countries belong to the developing nations. In contrast, developed markets and the developed nations slipped behind with Japan, Denmark and France receiving the lowest digital maturity scores.
In the two-year comparison built on the DT Index II (DT Index I launched in 2016) highlights India’s steady progress. Digital Leader’s and Digital Adopter’s percentage has increased in India, compared to globally there’s been no progress at the top and almost four in 10 (39%) businesses are still spread across the two least digitally mature groups on the benchmark (Digital Laggards and Digital Followers).
But still businesses in India have a lot of work to do. The Indian leaders are more aware of the need to prioritize digital transformation throughout their organization. 91 out of 100 percent business leaders in India believe that digital transformation should be more widespread, compared to 78% globally. Also, 48% of the leaders believe they’ll struggle to meet the changing customer demands within five years, compared to 51% globally.
Michael Dell, chairman and CEO of Dell Technologies says, “In the near future, every organization will need to be a digital organization, but our research indicates that the majority still have a long way to go. Organizations need to modernize their technology to participate in the unprecedented opportunity of digital transformation. The time to act is now.”
According to the Index, India has grown tremendously in these two years (2016-2018) in the digital maturity. Among the benchmark groups were Digital Leaders, Digital Adopters, Digital Evaluators, Digital Followers and Digital Laggards. In Digital Leaders group the global percent in 2016 was 5% and today it still is the same, but India was 8.3% in 2016 and today has grown to 12%.
In Digital Adopters group, global percent in 2016 was 14% and today its 23%, whereas India in 2016 was 29% and has grown to 34% today. Similarly, in Digital Evaluators group, global percent in 2016 was 34% and today its 33%, but in 2016 India was at 37.3%, which has increased to 40% today.
In the Digital Followers group we see that in 2016 the global percent was 32%, which reduced to 30% in two years whereas, in 2016 India was at 20.7% which reduced to 14% today. And lastly, in Digital Laggards group, the global percent in 2016 was 15% and today its 9% and India’s percentage in 2016 was 4.7% which reduced to 2% today.
The most digital mature countries according to the ranking are: India, Brazil, Thailand, Mexico and Colombia. And the least digitally mature countries are: Japan, Denmark, France, Belgium and Singapore in that order.
But the achievements of India were not easy. And there were some barriers to digital transformation success in India. Those barriers were: Data privacy and security concerns, Regulation and legislative changes, Lack of the right in-house skill sets and expertise, Information overload and Weak digital governance and structure.
According to the Index, the top technology investments for the next one-three years in India are Cybersecurity, Internet of Things tech, Multi-cloud environment, Artificial Intelligence and Computer Centric Approach.
“Organizations in India have reached a momentous intersection where technologies and business meet together to create a new and improved digital world,” said Rajesh Janey, President and Managing Director- Enterprise, Dell EMC, India.
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While we all know that PlayStation 4 can be used to play some excellent games, there’s a lot more than you can do to enhance your gaming experience. Here are 10 such tips that you can follow to get the most out of your Sony‘s gaming console:
Subscribe to PlayStation Plus
This is one of the must-dos for anyone who owns a PlayStation 4. The paid service allows you to play various multiplayer games online and the first time you subscribe; you will get 15 months instead of a year. Subscribing to PlayStation Plus will also get you some exclusive discounts and access to cloud storage, in addition to two free games every month.
Add friends to play games with them
If your friends love gaming as much as you do, then you can add them to your friend list. For doing this, you click on ‘Friends’ on the main menu, search for their username and then press ‘Add to Friends.’ You can also link your account to your Facebook and Twitter accounts to play games with various contacts you have on the platforms. Once you add somebody as your friend, you will be able to message them, share screenshots, view trophies that they have won, etc.
Get more storage space
Although PlayStation 4 provides you 1TB of hard drive space, it can get used up pretty quickly if you are an avid gamer. However, you needn’t uninstall your favourite games to install some new ones. To get more storage space, you can either use an external hard drive or pay for upgrading your PS4’s internal storage drive.
Make it more secure with a passcode
If you wish to add an extra layer of your security to your PlayStation account, you can set up a passcode by going to your login settings. This feature particularly comes handy if you share your gaming console with other people living in your house who also have their accounts on it. By doing this, you can make sure that no one else has access to your account and your progress remains untouched. Also, you don’t want your flat-mates to use up the storage space on your account, particularly if you paid for it.
Broadcast your gameplay on other services
With PlayStation 4, you can very easily broadcast your gameplay on services like Twitch and YouTube. For doing this, all you have to do is press on the Share button on your controller, click on Broadcast Gameplay and then select the service you wish to broadcast your gameplay on. You would have to follow some setup instructions and your gameplay would be shared on the social channel of your choice.
Play games on your PC with PlayStation Now
If you use the PlayStation Now service, you would be able to stream PS3 and PS4 games to play them on your computer. And you can do this by paying $99 for the service. As the service streams games, you don’t have to worry about them taking up space on your hard drive. Furthermore, your progress in the game will be synced on all your devices that you use to play games.
Get PlayStation experience on-the-go
If you are a total gaming junkie, you can actually download the PlayStation app on your smartphone to get the console-like experience no matter where you are. The app is available for both Android and iOS and using it, you can download games on your console remotely, message your friends, and share your thoughts in various online communities.
Link your Spotify account to your console
If you like to club gaming with music, you would be happy to know that you actually have the option of downloading the Spotify app from PlayStation Store and link it to your gaming console. With this, you can have Spotify running in the background as you play your favourite games.
Get to know more about your trophies
Everyone wants to get as many PlayStation trophies as possible. And which gamer does not want the Platinum trophy. If you wish to track how many trophies you have earned so far, you can go to the ‘Trophies’ section in the main menu and see all the trophies you have won and the games you got them for. Here, you can also find out how many other players have won those trophies so far, and compare them to the ones your friends have won.
Transfer data from your PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 4 Pro
If you have upgraded your gaming console from PS4 to PS4 Pro, you would have to shift all the data from our old device to the new one. You can do this by using an Ethernet cable to connect both the consoles to your router. However, before doing this, you must make sure that both your consoles have the latest firmware installed on them. After this, log in to your PS4 Pro using your PSN and you would then see a prompt asking you what all data you would want to transfer. Remember, the lesser data you will move, the lesser time it will take to transfer. You can back up as much data as you can on the cloud before you begin this process to keep it short and simple.
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According to the report in Beetel Bite that quotes an anonymous Reliance Jio executive, JioPhone 3 will come with a 5-inch full touchscreen display. Considering that the other two devices launched by the company so far – JioPhone and JioPhone 2 – are feature phones and came with a keypad, this move by Reliance Jio is a big jump and it is most definitely a very welcome change.
The report also said that the executive suggested that JioPhone 3 will come with 2GB of RAM that will be coupled with 64GB of onboard storage. Furthermore, JioPhone 3 will also have support for a microSD card, however, as of now, there is no word on the capacity.
For imaging duties, JioPhone 3 will reportedly come with a 5MP primary camera on its back panel. Customers will also get a 2MP front-facing snapper with which they will be able to click selfies and make video calls.
While as of now, there is no confirmed news about the operating system that will be used on the device, the report has suggested that JioPhone 3 will either run a full-fledged version of KaiOS or Android Go.
A prior report in Economic Times, Reliance Jio was in talks with the US-based manufacturer Flex to produce the JioPhone 3 smartphones in India. The same report also stated that the company has had discussions about placing a large order of the upcoming device.
What plays as a key factor behind the deal between Reliance Jio and Flex is the fact that the US-based company already has a factory in India. The plant is located in Chennai and is said to produce around 4-5 million devices every month.
Coming back to the report in Beetel Bite, the Reliance Jio executive also told the technology website that the upcoming JioPhone 3 will be priced at Rs 4,500 in India. When compared to JioPhone and JioPhone 2, this is quite a jump in pricing. However, considering it is a smartphone, it is still an entry-level price.
Although we are months away from the launch of JioPhone 3, analysts have guessed that the company may offer screen insurance as a part of the launch offers with the device. The cost of screen repair is one among the key factors why feature phone users hesitate to buy smartphones, so we wouldn’t be wrong to expect this.
The report says that interested customers will be able to buy the JioPhone 3 starting July 2019. The upcoming JioPhone 3 smartphone will be available on Jio Stores, Reliance Digital stores, and Jio’s official website.
We should mention that while pre-booking of JioPhone 3 will begin in July 2019, the device will only be delivered to customers by August, so they would have to wait for a for a few weeks before they get their hands on their smartphone.
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According to the report in Beetel Bite that quotes an anonymous Reliance Jio executive, JioPhone 3 will come with a 5-inch full touchscreen display. Considering that the other two devices launched by the company so far – JioPhone and JioPhone 2 – are feature phones and came with a keypad, this move by Reliance Jio is a big jump and it is most definitely a very welcome change.
The report also said that the executive suggested that JioPhone 3 will come with 2GB of RAM that will be coupled with 64GB of onboard storage. Furthermore, JioPhone 3 will also have support for a microSD card, however, as of now, there is no word on the capacity.
For imaging duties, JioPhone 3 will reportedly come with a 5MP primary camera on its back panel. Customers will also get a 2MP front-facing snapper with which they will be able to click selfies and make video calls.
While as of now, there is no confirmed news about the operating system that will be used on the device, the report has suggested that JioPhone 3 will either run a full-fledged version of KaiOS or Android Go.
A prior report in Economic Times, Reliance Jio was in talks with the US-based manufacturer Flex to produce the JioPhone 3 smartphones in India. The same report also stated that the company has had discussions about placing a large order of the upcoming device.
What plays as a key factor behind the deal between Reliance Jio and Flex is the fact that the US-based company already has a factory in India. The plant is located in Chennai and is said to produce around 4-5 million devices every month.
Coming back to the report in Beetel Bite, the Reliance Jio executive also told the technology website that the upcoming JioPhone 3 will be priced at Rs 4,500 in India. When compared to JioPhone and JioPhone 2, this is quite a jump in pricing. However, considering it is a smartphone, it is still an entry-level price.
Although we are months away from the launch of JioPhone 3, analysts have guessed that the company may offer screen insurance as a part of the launch offers with the device. The cost of screen repair is one among the key factors why feature phone users hesitate to buy smartphones, so we wouldn’t be wrong to expect this.
The report says that interested customers will be able to buy the JioPhone 3 starting July 2019. The upcoming JioPhone 3 smartphone will be available on Jio Stores, Reliance Digital stores, and Jio’s official website.
We should mention that while pre-booking of JioPhone 3 will begin in July 2019, the device will only be delivered to customers by August, so they would have to wait for a for a few weeks before they get their hands on their smartphone.
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This is one of the must-dos for anyone who owns a PlayStation 4. The paid service allows you to play various multiplayer games online and the first time you subscribe; you will get 15 months instead of a year. Subscribing to PlayStation Plus will also get you some exclusive discounts and access to cloud storage, in addition to two free games every month.
Although PlayStation 4 provides you 1TB of hard drive space, it can get used up pretty quickly if you are an avid gamer. However, you needn’t uninstall your favourite games to install some new ones. To get more storage space, you can either use an external hard drive or pay for upgrading your PS4’s internal storage drive.
If you wish to add an extra layer of your security to your PlayStation account, you can set up a passcode by going to your login settings. This feature particularly comes handy if you share your gaming console with other people living in your house who also have their accounts on it. By doing this, you can make sure that no one else has access to your account and your progress remains untouched. Also, you don’t want your flat-mates to use up the storage space on your account, particularly if you paid for it.
With PlayStation 4, you can very easily broadcast your gameplay on services like Twitch and YouTube. For doing this, all you have to do is press on the Share button on your controller, click on Broadcast Gameplay and then select the service you wish to broadcast your gameplay on. You would have to follow some setup instructions and your gameplay would be shared on the social channel of your choice.
If you use the PlayStation Now service, you would be able to stream PS3 and PS4 games to play them on your computer. And you can do this by paying $99 for the service. As the service streams games, you don’t have to worry about them taking up space on your hard drive. Furthermore, your progress in the game will be synced on all your devices that you use to play games.
If you like to club gaming with music, you would be happy to know that you actually have the option of downloading the Spotify app from PlayStation Store and link it to your gaming console. With this, you can have Spotify running in the background as you play your favourite games.
Everyone wants to get as many PlayStation trophies as possible. And which gamer does not want the Platinum trophy. If you wish to track how many trophies you have earned so far, you can go to the ‘Trophies’ section in the main menu and see all the trophies you have won and the games you got them for. Here, you can also find out how many other players have won those trophies so far, and compare them to the ones your friends have won.
This is one of the must-dos for anyone who owns a PlayStation 4. The paid service allows you to play various multiplayer games online and the first time you subscribe; you will get 15 months instead of a year. Subscribing to PlayStation Plus will also get you some exclusive discounts and access to cloud storage, in addition to two free games every month.
If your friends love gaming as much as you do, then you can add them to your friend list. For doing this, you click on ‘Friends’ on the main menu, search for their username and then press ‘Add to Friends.’ You can also link your account to your Facebook and Twitter accounts to play games with various contacts you have on the platforms. Once you add somebody as your friend, you will be able to message them, share screenshots, view trophies that they have won, etc.
Although PlayStation 4 provides you 1TB of hard drive space, it can get used up pretty quickly if you are an avid gamer. However, you needn’t uninstall your favourite games to install some new ones. To get more storage space, you can either use an external hard drive or pay for upgrading your PS4’s internal storage drive.
If you wish to add an extra layer of your security to your PlayStation account, you can set up a passcode by going to your login settings. This feature particularly comes handy if you share your gaming console with other people living in your house who also have their accounts on it. By doing this, you can make sure that no one else has access to your account and your progress remains untouched. Also, you don’t want your flat-mates to use up the storage space on your account, particularly if you paid for it.
With PlayStation 4, you can very easily broadcast your gameplay on services like Twitch and YouTube. For doing this, all you have to do is press on the Share button on your controller, click on Broadcast Gameplay and then select the service you wish to broadcast your gameplay on. You would have to follow some setup instructions and your gameplay would be shared on the social channel of your choice.
If you use the PlayStation Now service, you would be able to stream PS3 and PS4 games to play them on your computer. And you can do this by paying $99 for the service. As the service streams games, you don’t have to worry about them taking up space on your hard drive. Furthermore, your progress in the game will be synced on all your devices that you use to play games.
If you are a total gaming junkie, you can actually download the PlayStation app on your smartphone to get the console-like experience no matter where you are. The app is available for both Android and iOS and using it, you can download games on your console remotely, message your friends, and share your thoughts in various online communities.
If you like to club gaming with music, you would be happy to know that you actually have the option of downloading the Spotify app from PlayStation Store and link it to your gaming console. With this, you can have Spotify running in the background as you play your favourite games.
Everyone wants to get as many PlayStation trophies as possible. And which gamer does not want the Platinum trophy. If you wish to track how many trophies you have earned so far, you can go to the ‘Trophies’ section in the main menu and see all the trophies you have won and the games you got them for. Here, you can also find out how many other players have won those trophies so far, and compare them to the ones your friends have won.
If you have upgraded your gaming console from PS4 to PS4 Pro, you would have to shift all the data from our old device to the new one. You can do this by using an Ethernet cable to connect both the consoles to your router. However, before doing this, you must make sure that both your consoles have the latest firmware installed on them. After this, log in to your PS4 Pro using your PSN and you would then see a prompt asking you what all data you would want to transfer. Remember, the lesser data you will move, the lesser time it will take to transfer. You can back up as much data as you can on the cloud before you begin this process to keep it short and simple.
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