Lenovo Z5 Pro with an in-display fingerprint sensor launched: Price and specifications

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Lenevo has launched its notch-less Z5 Pro smartphone in China today. Lenovo Z5 Pro smartphone comes with a screen to body ratio of 95.06% and comes with a slider like the one we have earlier seen in Oppo Find X and Xiaomi Mi Mix 3. The company claims that the smartphone’s slider has been tested 3,00,000 times. Like OnePlus 6T and Vivo Nex, the smartphone from Lenovo also comes with an in-display fingerprint sensor, which honestly seems to be becoming a trend now. Here are the entire specifications and pricing details of Lenovo Z5 Pro:

Lenovo Z5 Pro price

Lenovo Z5 Pro comes with 6GB RAM and has two storage variants. While the base model has 64GB onboard storage, the high-end variant comes with 128GB internal storage. The former is priced at CNY 1,998 and the latter at CNY 2,298. Lenovo Z5 Pro only comes in black colour option. As of now, there is no word on its price and availability in India.

Lenovo Z5 Pro specifications

Lenovo Z5 Pro smartphone features a 6.39-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED display that has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass. The latest offering by Lenovo Z5 Pro runs Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with ZUI 10 and is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 710. The smartphone has the Adreno 616 GPU and comes with 6GB of RAM. As we mentioned earlier, it comes in 64GB and 128GB storage variants. Lenovo Z5 Pro sports a dual rear camera setup that comes with 16MP and 24MP sensors. While the former is a Sony IMX519 sensor, the latter is a Sony IMX576 sensor. Both come with an f/1.8 aperture. The dual rear cameras of the smartphone come with a dual-tone LED flash. For selfies and video calls, there are 16MP and 8MP sensors. The front camera comes with an IR sensor for Face Unlock. The smartphone houses s 3,350mAh battery and comes with 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, and USB Type-C for connectivity. Sensors on the device include an in-display fingerprint sensor, ambient light sensor, e-compass, gravity sensor, gyroscope, and a hall sensor.
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WhatsApp gets a useful new feature; but you should avoid updating it

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Whatsapp has been rolling out a number of features to make its app more user friendly. Last month saw Stickers coming to the messenger and it was reported that the company is also working on a vacation mode. And according to WABetaInfo, a Twitter account that tracks WhatsApp updates in the Beta version of the app, has said that the company has rolled out a new feature called Private Reply. Currently available only in the Beta version of the app, the new feature lets users privately send messages to a participant in a group and other members of the same group don’t get to know about it. The feature can be found in WhatsApp’s Android app for Beta version 2.18.355. It has been reported that the company had inadvertently rolled out the feature in December in a beta update for Windows Phone. Back then, there were speculations about the feature launching soon. However, after December, we have only spotted the Private Reply feature now. We tried using the feature and we feel that it will be useful. Suppose your friend says something in a group and you want to send a reply that only they can read. Till now, you would have to open their personal chat and then type your message to them. But with the Private Reply feature, you only need to long press on their message, then press the three-dot icon on top right and select the option ‘Private Reply’. On pressing the option, the selected message will open in chat window of the sender. However, you would be able to send your message as a reply to what they said on the group, so their message will be visible too. But even if you are a Beta tester do think that the feature is a useful one, you should probably not download the latest update because according to WABetaInfo, the app crashes when the user tries deleting media files from a group. When we tried doing it, our app didn’t crash, so maybe it is a problem that is not being faced by all. If you do wish to become a WhatsApp Beta tester to get its latest features and don’t know how you can, you only need to head to the Google Play Store, search for WhatsApp Messenger, scroll down past similar apps till you reach a panel that says ‘Become a Beta tester.’ Press on ‘I’m in’ and when it asks you to confirm, select ‘Join’.
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Honor 8X review: The almost perfect budget smartphone

The budget segment of the Indian smartphone market has seen some good additions this year like Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro and smartphones from Oppo’s Realme sub-brand. Joining them, is Huawei’s sub-brand’s Honor 8X smartphone that comes with AI photography and is powered by Huawei’s latest octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 710 processor. And according to Honor, it is the world’s first Rheinland certified eye protection mobile phone. We spent a few days with it to know if these features are really as attractive as they sound. Read the rest of our review to know if the device is worth a buy or not?

Honor 8X Design and Display

The Honor 8X smartphone comes with a glossy dual tone design and has a glass back panel that looks premium. The company has said that it has achieved the look by using multiple layers of glass and calls its the ‘visual grating effect’. We should say that it was totally worth it. Going just by the looks, Honor 8X hardly looks like a smartphone that is priced under Rs 15,000. We should mention that the smartphone is available in Black, Blue and Red colour variants and the unit that we got for review was dressed in Blue.   Although it looks great, like other smartphones that come with a glass back panel, it is prone to getting fingerprint smudges. But, since it is a issue that is common in all glass back smartphones, we are not counting it as a minus. However, be careful, as the device can get scratches rather quickly. Putting a case is an option to keep it safe, but then you’ll be missing out on its good looks. So you will have to make a choice between the two. The back panel of the smartphone is where the fingerprint scanner also lies. The dual rear cameras of the device are also housed on the back panel, but unlike most other smartphones’ primary cameras, they are not in a module. The Honor branding and AI camera logos are also present, but you can only read them if you hold the smartphone in landscape mode. While the right edge of Honor 8X has the power and volume buttons on it, the left edge sandwiches the SIM tray that can hold two SIM cards as well a microSD card. A microUSB port, a speaker grille and a 3.5mm jack are present at the bottom and the top houses the secondary microphone. The build quality was reasonable, but it would have been better if the glass back panel would have been protected. On flipping the device, you will see its 6.5-inch fullView display that comes with 2.5D Glass on it. The screen has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and a screen-to-body ratio of 91%. In order to achieve this, Honor has made the notch on the top of display as small as it could. There were times when we felt that the smartphone is too big for one-handed usage. But, many people may not consider this a hindrance as most of us are used to having phones with big screens. Speaking about the display of the smartphone, we really adored it. The colours were accurate and vibrant, and we really liked watching videos on YouTube because of the crisp quality if images. During our time with the smartphone, we found the images depicted and to be very clear. The viewing angles were good and sunlight readability was also decent. The company has touted the presence of Eye Comfort mode on the device. On enabling it, we observed a slightly warmer tint on the screen. According to Honor, the Eye Comfort mode filters out the blue light to relieve the users’ visual fatigue. You can also schedule the Eye Comfort mode to get enabled on its own. To conclude, we would say that we really liked the design and display of the smartphone. The build could have been better and we would have really appreciated it if the back panel of the device would have been protected by glass. One can put on a case to avoid scratches but that would mean hiding the Honor 8X’s stunning looks.

Honor 8X Performance

Honor 8X is powered by HiSilicon Kirin 710 SoC, which is the latest processor by its parent company Huawei. The device is available in 4GB RAM/64GB storage, 6GB RAM/64GB storage and 6GB RAM/128GB storage options. It can also hold a microSD card of up to 400GB. We got the base model of the smartphone for review. The smartphone houses a 3,750mAh battery, which has support for 5V/2A (10W) charging and for imaging duties, it sports dual rear cameras with 20MP and 2MP sensors.  There is also a 16MP fixed focus camera on the front panel for selfies. Honor 8X runs EMUI 8.2 based on Android 8.1 Oreo, and the company has promised an Android Pie update for the device. There was some bloatware on the device, but not too much of it. And we didn’t even feel the need of deleting most apps. Besides the usual suite of Google apps, there was Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Netflix, Camera360, an SOS app and a gaming app called Lords Mobile. There is a Phone Manager app on the device that can be used to optimize its performance. It frees up RAM, keeps a track on data usage, checks the smartphone for any viruses and stops battery from draining. If you use some particular functions of the app too often, you can also create short cuts for them. One can also use various gestures to perform tasks on the device like swiping inward from left or right of the screen to go back to the previous screen, swiping up from the bottom of the screen to go up, accessing Google Assistant by swiping up from the lower corners. Honor 8X mobile comes with Face recognition that worked accurately during our time with the smartphone, even during night. We found Honor 8X’s software to be responsive and using it was a smooth experience. We faced no lag and multitasking was a cakewalk. We used a number of apps at the same time and there was no delay in either launching or switching between them. Call quality was mostly okay, but we sometimes did feel a problem in listening to what the person was saying. Maybe it’s because the small size of the earpiece. But then, we even managed to make calls from basement, so there is no problem with the reception of the device. One aspect of the smartphone that was only decent was gaming. Like most other smartphones with glass body, Honor 8X warms up when it is used for gaming. Lightest of the games like Temple Run 2 and Odyssey ran very smoothly, but the smartphone could have performed better with games like Asphalt 9: Legends. The battery of the smartphone also drains quickly while playing games. In fact, the smartphone also warms up when used for navigation. But its negligible. It cannot be called as a heating issue. Coming to the 20MP and 2MP dual rear cameras of Honor 8X, it left us with a bag of mixed emotions. The camera app of the smartphone comes with Aperture, Night, Portrait, Photo, and Video modes. It can also be used to make slo-mo and timelapse videos, take panorama shots, put watermarks on the photos, filters. There is also an AR lens that has some backgrounds and effects that Snapchat fans may like. Most photographs were good in quality. The images were sharp. The colours were accurate. At least in well-lit conditions, mostly everything was good. Usual shots were just fine, although the clarity could have been a little more. But zoom in a bit and the problem begins there and then. We also took some shots using AI photography that the company spoke about so much during the launch. We thought that most pictures taken with the mode made pictures a little oversaturated. The shots taken at night could be much better than what it was. The photos taken were not as clear as the ones taken during the day, and AI photography mode doesn’t help much in it. The 16MP selfie camera was better than the rear cameras of the device. We were happy with the shots we took in well-lit conditions, but the ones in lowly lit areas were no better than primary cameras’. jumping to the battery life of the smartphone, we were really impressed by it. With one single charge, the smartphone lasted an entire day with heavy usage and more than a day with moderate usage. We ran some benchmark tests on the device. It scored 1,608 and 5,612 in single and multi-core scores of Geekbench and 1,40,714 in Antutu.

Verdict

Honor 8X does have the looks. And its display is amongst its best features. The battery life is also impressive. The Face Unlock and fingerprint sensor work well, too. So, in a nutshell, it can be termed as a good option that you can consider if you are buying a smartphone in the budget segment. But, we would have liked the phone so much better had the camera experience been better. You can go for the smartphone, but you can also consider Nokia 6.1 Plus, which is also a good budget smartphone. Pros Vibrant display, beautiful design, lasting battery Cons Average cameras, mediocre gaming experience, warms up with heavy usage.
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14 things you can do to fix your slow Wi-Fi

Most of us are so used to be being connected to the internet at all times that even the thought of imagining the world without Wi-Fi is scary. It has become a necessity for all. No matter who you are and what you do, you know you wouldn’t be able to do without a Wi-Fi connection for long. Maybe that is why it is so frustrating when your Wi-Fi suddenly becomes slow. And unfortunately, it is not always easy to fix it because it is difficult to know what exactly is wrong with it. Here, we have listed down a few things that can make your Wi-Fi slow, and what you can do to fix it. By reading on, you don’t only find out what may have gone wrong with your Wi-Fi router, but also issues that can arise because of your device that is connected to Wi-Fi.  Check out our list of reasons and solutions now and fix slow Wi-Fi speeds:

Your Wi-Fi router is placed on the floor

Never underestimate the importance of correctly positioning your Wi-Fi. And the height at which your Wi-Fi router is kept makes a lot of difference. If you have placed your Wi-Fi router on the floor or behind other objects, in all probability, it is the reason behind its bad performance. Solution: You need to place your router as high as you can in order to extend the broadcasting range of its radio waves. By doing this, you will also make sure that there no other objects placed around it.

Concrete or metal around your router

There are certain materials that block Wi-Fi signals. And concrete and metals are among the biggest blockers. In fact, they are so effective that they can even protect you from RFID hacks. But obviously, you don’t want them anywhere near your Wi-Fi router. So if your router is placed in an area that is enclosed with concrete, or if there are some metallic objects between your device and Wi-Fi router, you should not be surprised by its slow speed. Solution: Change the position of your Wi-Fi router and avoid keeping it in an area that is too closed. Make sure there is no concrete around it remove all metallic and other big objects to enhance its performance.

Your Wi-Fi router is placed too far from you

fix your slow Wi-Fi This can particularly happen if you live in a very big house. One thumbs rule you should always remember is that the further you go away from the router, the weaker will be the signals. So, if you have a designated area where you mostly use your devices, it’s better to place the router close to it. However, if that is not the case, place it at the centre of your home, as Wi-Fi broadcasts in all directions. However, if your router’s broadcast is particularly weak, you can also enhance it by changing the range of Wi-Fi waves. Solution: You can use Wi-Fi extenders or repeaters that can be connected to the main router. These extenders basically repeat the signal of the router to cover a greater area.

Your microwave maybe responsible

Microwaves and ovens can interfere a lot with your Wi-Fi network. And this particularly happens if your router is an old one. The reason the microwaves affecting the Wi-Fi network is the fact that they have a frequency of 2.45GHz. And this frequency is extremely close to the 2.4GHz Wi-Fi band, which broadcasts between 2.412GHz and 2.472GHz. So the frequency from microwaves can overlap with the frequency of Wi-Fi, leading to disruption of the data that is transferred. Solution: just make sure your microwave has proper shielding.

Your Bluetooth device be interfering

Bluetooth devices are just as commonly used as Wi-Fi routers. And they also have a frequency of 2.4GHz. A Bluetooth device that has been made properly must have shielding to make sure that interference does not occur in any way. ‘Frequency hopping’ is often used by Bluetooth manufacturers to avoid the situation of a frequency clash. And Bluetooth devices that are newly made can also identify networks that are being used currently to avoid those. Solution: If you suspect that your Bluetooth device is interfering with your Wi-Fi router’s network, just make sure you keep them away. If you have any Bluetooth devices that are old, then you must close them down when you switch on your Wi-Fi.

Diwali or Christmas lights

fix your slow Wi-Fi Yes, you read that right. While most of us use fairy lights to decorate our houses on Diwali and Christmas, only very few know that they can slow down your Wi-Fi. These lights emit an electromagnetic field that interacts with your Wi-Fi band, which slows it down. And unfortunately, LED lights are no better. Solution: If the effect is just negligible, you can live with it for a day or two till the time decorations are up. If it’s too bad, don’t put LED or fairy light in the area where your router is placed.

Maybe it’s because of your neighbours

Today, almost every house has a Wi-Fi network, because it has become just so indispensable. However, there are times when this can create a channel overlap, particularly if you live in a housing complex or an apartment. Channel overlap mostly happens when the router can only broadcast at 2.4GHz or if you the devices around it can only receive a wireless signal of 2.4GHz. It is worth noticing that there are only 14 channels to transmit on, so if two routers are on the same channel and broadcast at the same frequency, there is a very high possibility of them interfering with each other. Solution: While most modern routers can automatically choose a channel for you, it is also important to investigate yourself to find a good channel.

Other people may be using your Wi-Fi network

fix your slow Wi-Fi Is your neighbour using your Wi-Fi network, without keeping you informed? This is far more common than we think. There may be other people, mostly the ones who live very close to you, who may be using your Wi-Fi network without your knowledge. It not only slows down your Wi-Fi but can also lead to various security issues, so it must be stopped immediately. Solution: The first and foremost solution for this is to have a very strong password. Avoid using your name, or other obvious information as your password, as those, can be cracked easily. Also, regularly check for any suspicious or unknown devices on your network.

Downloading large files

If you or anyone else in your house has left a large download running on a device, it is very likely that it is contributing to the slow speed of the Wi-Fi. One just cannot underestimate how much downloading heavy files can degrade their Wi-Fi’s performance. While we really can’t do without updating our devices, we should pause the ones that are not too important. Solution: Firstly, just make sure that none of the people who use your Wi-Fi is downloading heavy files, or binge-watching a series of Netflix. What you can also do is prioritize your network traffic. This can be done by going to your router’s settings to enable Quality of Service.

Are you using a VPN?

If you have been browsing the internet anonymously by using a VPN, then we are sure that this is the reason behind your slow internet speed. All VPNs, regardless of what they promise, slow down internet speed at least to an extent. VPNs encrypt and decrypt data in real-time, which slowed down processing as your internet requires more data. Solution: either stop using the VPN or upgrade your internet package.

Your PC’s or laptop’s Network Drivers may be corrupt

fix your slow Wi-Fi The problem is not always with the router. Your device may be responsible for slow internet speed too. If all your other devices are working fine apart from your laptop or PC, then you should check the Network Drivers. If the network drivers of your device are corrupt, then they are the reason why you are getting slow internet speed in spite of being connected to a Wi-Fi router that may have no problems. Solution: Press Windows+R and enter ‘devmgmt.msc’ on the dialogue box that opens on the bottom left of your PC or laptop’s screen to open the device manager. Click on Network Adapters in the list. If it appears with a yellow triangle along with an exclamation mark, it means that there is a problem with it. Right-click on Network Adapters and select ‘Update driver software. Post that, just follow the steps that are given to you to fix the issue. Once the issue is fixed, internet speed should be fine too.

The background programs running on your device may be responsible

Sometimes, background programs that are running on our device quietly use up the bandwidth, and you wouldn’t even get to know. Or you may have malware on your device which is slowing down the speed of the internet. And if you have recently installed a Windows update, then it is possible that some other updates got downloaded in the background, which may be taking up the bandwidth. Solution: Go to Windows Task Manager and check for all active background programs. If there are which have not been downloaded by you, search for them online once, and if you think they are unnecessary, delete them. Also, get an antivirus program to make sure no that no malware in your device slows down the internet speed. Plus, it never hurts to have more security.

Your device is in Power Saver mode

Often when our devices are on Power Saver mode, they slow down internet speeds to enhance the battery time. If you put your device on the mode at a time when you had less battery and then forgot to go and undo it, this may be the problem. Solution: Head to the Control Panel, and select ‘System and Security’. Then, go to ‘Power Options’, and select ‘change plan settings’. When you are taken to the next screen, click on ‘Change advanced power settings’ to open up Power Options. Click on ‘Wireless Adaptor Settings’ and adjust it to ‘Maximum Performance’.

It can also be the website you are downloading from

fix your slow Wi-Fi Can you download files from other websites with ease and it’s only one particular page or website that is causing a problem? If the answer is yes, then it’s not your internet’s fault. The problem is at the source website because download speeds don’t only depend on your router, but also on the download server. Solution: There is nothing you can do apart from downloading files from some other website.
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iPad Pro 2018 vs iPad Pro 2017: Comparison

At its event in Brooklyn yesterday, Apple unveiled the revamped iPad Pros, that start selling at $799. The new tablets by Apple come with Liquid Retina displays, are powered by the latest processor from the Cupertino based technology giant, their storage begins from 64GB and goes up to 1TB and they run iOS 12. The new iPad Pros are compatible with the 2nd generation Apple Pencil that was launched by the technology giant yesterday too. If you have been planning to buy an iPad for yourself for a long time, but are confused between this year’s and last year’s iPad Pros, we are here to make your life simpler. Read our comparison of the the models launched this year and last year and decide which among them is the right pick for you:

Display

iPad Pro 2018 (11-inch): 11-inch Liquid Retina display with 2,388 x 1,668-pixel resolution iPad Pro 2018 (12.9-inch): 12.9-inch Liquid Retina display with 2,732 x 2,048-pixel resolution iPad Pro 2017 (12.9-inch): 12.9-inch Retina display with 2,732 x 2,048-pixel resolution iPad Pro 2017 (10.5-inch): 10.5-inch Retina display with 1,668-pixel resolution

Processor

iPad Pro 2018 (11-inch): A12X Bionic iPad Pro 2018 (12.9-inch): A12X Bionic iPad Pro 2017 (12.9-inch): Apple A10X Fusion iPad Pro 2017 (10.5-inch): Apple A10X Fusion

Storage

iPad Pro 2018 (11-inch): 64/256/512GB/1TB iPad Pro 2018 (12.9-inch): 64/256/512GB/1TB iPad Pro 2017 (12.9-inch): 64/256/512GB iPad Pro 2017 (10.5-inch): 64/256/512GB

Operating system

iPad Pro 2018 (11-inch): iOS 12 iPad Pro 2018 (12.9-inch): iOS 12 iPad Pro 2017 (12.9-inch): iOS 11 iPad Pro 2017 (10.5-inch): iOS 11

Primary cameras

iPad Pro 2018 (11-inch): 12 megapixel iPad Pro 2018 (12.9-inch): 12 megapixel iPad Pro 2017 (12.9-inch): 12 megapixel iPad Pro 2017 (10.5-inch): 12 megapixel

Selfie cameras

iPad Pro 2018 (11-inch): 7 megapixel iPad Pro 2018 (12.9-inch): 7 megapixel iPad Pro 2017 (12.9-inch): 7 megapixel iPad Pro 2017 (10.5-inch): 7 megapixel

Battery

iPad Pro 2018 (11-inch): Up to 10 hours strenuous use over Wi-Fi; up to 9 hours over cellular iPad Pro 2018 (12.9-inch): Up to 10 hours strenuous use over Wi-Fi; up to 9 hours over cellular iPad Pro 2017 (12.9-inch): Up to 10 hours strenuous use over Wi-Fi; up to 9 hours over cellular iPad Pro 2017 (10.5-inch): Up to 10 hours strenuous use over Wi-Fi; up to 9 hours over cellular

Apple Pencil compatibility

iPad Pro 2018 (11-inch): Yes; 2nd generation iPad Pro 2018 (12.9-inch): Yes; 2nd generation iPad Pro 2017 (12.9-inch): Yes; original Apple Pencil iPad Pro 2017 (10.5-inch): Yes; original Apple Pencil

Starting price

For Wi-Fi iPad Pro 2018 (11-inch): $799 iPad Pro 2018 (12.9-inch): $999 iPad Pro 2017 (12.9-inch): $799 iPad Pro 2017 (10.5-inch): $649 For LTE iPad Pro 2018 (11-inch): $949 iPad Pro 2018 (12.9-inch): $1,149 iPad Pro 2017 (12.9-inch): $929 iPad Pro 2017 (10.5-inch): $779
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OnePlus 6T Unboxing, First Look and Camera Shots: Is it a worthy upgrade? [Video]

OnePlus 6T is available in three storage variants in India. The base model – with 6GB of RAM and 128GGB storage – is priced at Rs 37,999. The 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant costs Rs 41,999 and the most high end model – with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage bears a price tag of Rs 45,999. Besides the smartphone, the company also launched its OnePlus Type C Bullets earphones and OnePlus Explorer Bagpack. While the earphones cost Rs 1,490, the bag pack is priced at Rs 4,990. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: https://goo.gl/LZVoSY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gadgetbridge/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gadgetbridge Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gadget.bridge/ Google+: https://plus.google.com/+GadgetbridgeYMN

Nokia 6.1 starts receiving the stable update of Android 9.0 Pie

One among the best things about Nokia smartphones we have seen recently is the fact that they are all enrolled under Google’s Android One program, which promises timely Android updates and security patches for two and three years respectively. Earlier this month at the launch of Nokia 7, HMD Global had announced Android Pie updates for Nokia 6.1, Nokia 6.1 Plus, Nokia 8 and Nokia 8 Sirocco. And the company seems to be keeping its promise as Nokia 6.1 has now received the stable update of Android 9.0 Pie. It is worth noticing that Nokia 6.1 is the second smartphone by the company to receive the Android Pie update. The first smartphone to get it was Nokia 7 Plus, which got the final update of the Android version in September. Since HMD Global is keeping its promise, we can expect an update to come to Nokia 6.1 Plus in the next few days too. According to the company’s announcement, the update for Nokia 6.1 and Nokia 6.1 Plus was scheduled for October, and that for Nokia 8 and Nokia 8 Sirocco is due in November. However, there are no clear dates that we look forward to, but seeing the company’s recent history, we know that it will be prompt in rolling out the latest Android updates. As we mentioned earlier, the prompt updates and security patches that Nokia smartphones have started getting since they have been enrolled in Google’s Android One program, are one among their biggest strengths. To recall, Nokia 6.1 mobile sports a 5.5-inch full-HD IPS LCD display that has an aspect ratio of 16:9. The device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 processor that is clubbed with either 3GB or 4GB of RAM. The device has either 32GB or 64GB of onboard storage. Users can get more storage by installing a microSD card of up to 128GB. Nokia 6.1 packs a 3,000mAh battery and sports a 16MP primary camera and an 8MP selfie camera. The smartphone was launched in India in August this year and prior to that, it was launched globally at MWC 2018 and its China launch happened in January.
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Xiaomi’s Poco F1 smartphone will be getting Android Pie and Android Q updates

If OnePlus was known to pack premium features at a relatively affordable price in its smartphones, Xiaomi has left its rival far behind in race with its smartphone Poco F1. When launched, Xiaomi’s Poco F1 used to run Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with MIUI 9.6 and was powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor. In September, it got an MIUI 10 global Beta update followed by a stable upgrade this week. And now, Xiaomi’s Poco Head Jai Mani has confirmed that the smartphone’s internals will get better going forward as the POCO F1 will surely get the Android Pie and Android Q updates. This means that Xiaomi will be following the two-year software support program that other OEMs also offer. But beyond that, the company is making no promises. The company has already confirmed that Poco F1 mobile will be getting the latest Android update in Q4 this year. And as for Android Q, we can only pose this question once Google unveils its new operating system next year. Mani is known to be very active on Twitter and spoke about Poco F1 getting the two updates in a response to a query asked by a user. We should say that we feel that after this announcement, we feel that Xiaomi Poco F1 is an even better buy than it was earlier. Poco has also been a regular with updates and is doing its bit to fix issues that they hear in customer feedback. For instance, the compatibility issues that were reported with the PUBG Mobile recently have now been fixed. The company has also confirmed that it intends to fix the lack of Widevine L1 certification, that prevents the device from playing HD video during certain video streaming. A beta update for this will be released in the fourth quarter of this year too. To recall, the smartphone was launched with 6.18-inch touchscreen display, 2.8GHz octa-core processor, 6GB RAM/64GB onboard storage, and a 4000mAh battery. For imaging duties, there is a dual rear camera setup with 12MP and 5MP sensors and the smartphone also houses a 20MP front facing snapper that can be used for selfies and video calls.
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Top 15 smartphones that were launched in India this month

October was an exciting month for the world of technology. OnePlus launched its much awaited flagship smartphone, Apple’s ‘affordable’ iPhone became available in 50 countries, and Google unveiled its Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. So the month saw three technology giants refreshing their flagship lineup and a number of other launches. Here, we bring to you 15 smartphones that were launched in the month of October:

OnePlus 6T

OnePlus has always managed to create a stir when it launches new products. And OnePlus 6T was no exception. After months of rumours and speculations, the OnePlus 6T smartphone was launched on October 30 in India. The smartphone is available in 6GB RAM/128GB storage, 8GB RAM/128GB storage and 8GB RAM/256GB storage variants that are priced at Rs 37,999, Rs 41,999 and Rs 45,999. OnePlus 6T retains a number of specifications from OnePlus 6. The differences include an in-display fingerprint sensor, a waterdrop shaped notch, a bigger 3,700mAh battery and the presence of Android 9.0 Pie. The device has also replaced the 3.5mm headphone jack with a Type-C port.

Apple iPhone XR

Apple’s ‘affordable’ iPhone XR, went on pre-orders in India on October 19 and its sale began last week on October 26.  Most of the specifications of the smartphone are the same as that of iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max. Speaking of differences, unlike iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max which feature OLED screens, iPhone XR sports a 6.1-inch LCD screen with 1,792×828-pixel resolution. Also, it does not support dual rear cameras on its back panel. Instead, it comes with a 12MP wide angle rear camera with Optical Image Stabilization. Also, it doesn’t come with an IP68 rating, but does have an IP67 one. The price of iPhone XR begins at Rs 76,900 and it is available in six colour options including blue, coral, yellow, white, black, and Project Red.

Google Pixel 3 and Google Pixel 3 XL

The month also saw the launch of Google’s flagship devices of the year – Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. The two smartphones share most of the specifications. Both the smartphones sport a dual front camera setup with 8MP+8MP sensors and feature a 12.2MP camera on the back panel. They are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 clubbed with Adreno 630 GPU and 4GB of RAM. Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3XL also come with Pixel Visual core, Titan M Security Module and comes with IP68 dust and water resistance. They devices run Android 9.0 Pie out of the box. they only in terms of battery and display. While Google Pixel 3 sports a 5.5-inch FHD+ flexible OLED display and houses a 2915mAh battery, Google Pixel 3 XL features a 6.3-inch QHD+ flexible OLED display and packs a 3430mAh battery. In India, Google Pixel 3’s price starts at

Nokia 3.1 Plus

HMD global updated its budget lineup in India this month with the launch of Nokia 3.1 Plus. The device comes with a 6-inch HD+ IPS display and is powered by MediaTek HelioP22 processor clubbed with 3GB RAM.  The smartphone runs Android Oreo out of the box and has 32GB of storage on board. It houses a 3500mAh battery and has a dual rear camera setup with 13MP and 5MP sensors. In India, the price of Nokia 3.1 Plus is Rs 11, 499.

Nokia 8110 4G ‘Banana’ phone

We were so happy to see the Matrix phone come to India.  The revamped version of the iconic Nokia 8110 – Nokia 8110 4G smart feature phone sports 2.45-inch QVGA curved screen display, runs KaiOS and is powered by 1.1GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 205 processor. It has 512MB of RAM and 4GB of internal storage. There is also a 2MP rear camera and a 1,500mAh battery on board. Nokia 8110 4G is priced at Rs 5,999.

Lenovo K9 and Lenovo A5

We also saw Lenovo’s comeback this month with its K9 and A5 smartphones. Both fall in the budget segment, with Lenovo K9 priced at Rs 8,999 and Lenovo A5 bearing price tag of Rs 5,999. Lenovo K9’s specifications include a 5.7-inch HD+ display, 2.0GHz MediaTek MT6762 octa-core processor, 13MP+5MP dual rear cameras and a dual selfie camera with the same sensors. Furthermore, it packs a 3,000mAh battery and runs Android 8.1 Oreo. Coming to Lenovo A5, it comes with 5.45-inch HD+ IPS display, 1.5GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6739 processor and is available in 16GB and 32GB storage options.

BlackBerry KEY2 LE

If you still love BlackBerry, then the next smartphone on our list is definitely something you would like. BlackBerry launched its KEY2 LE smartphone in India this month which is priced at Rs 29,990. BlackBerry KEY2 LE comes with a 4.5-inch full-HD+ IPS LCD display, octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor, Android 8.1 Oreo, 3,000mAh battery and 13MP+5MP dual rear cameras.

Honor 8X

Honor 8X got launched in India this month in 4GB RAM/64GB storage, 6GB RAM/64GB storage and 6GB RAM/128GB storage variants. The smartphone models cost Rs 14,999, Rs 16,999 and Rs 18,999 respectively. The specifications of Honor 8X include a 6.5-inch fullView display, octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 710 processor, dual AI camera setup on its back panel, and a 3,750mAh battery.

Asus Zenfone Max M1 and Asus Zenfone Lite L1

A number of specifications in Asus Zen fone Max M1 and Asus Zenfone Lite L1smartphones are the same. Both of them come with a 5.45-inch LCD screen, Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor, 13MP primary snapper and Android Oreo with ZenUI on to. Talking about the differences, Asus ZenFone Max M1 comes in 3GB RAM/32GB onboard storage, while the ZenFone Lite L1 has 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage. Both pack a 4,000mAh and 3,000mAh battery respectively. While ZenFone Max M1 sports an 8MP selfie snapper, the ZenFone Lite L1 features a 5MP front shooter. The smartphones were priced at Rs 8,999 and Rs 6,999 respectively and  are available at Rs 7,499 and Rs 5,999 as a part of an introductory offer.

Coolpad Note 8

The key features of Coolpad Note 8 include a 5.99-inch Full-HD+ display, 1.5GHz MediaTek MTK6750T quad-core processor, 4GB of RAM,64GB of internal storage, Android 8.0 and a 4,000mAh battery. For imaging duties, the smartphone comes with 16MP and 0.3MP dual rear cameras and an 8MP selfie camera. Coolpad Note 8 bears a price tag of Rs 9,999 in India.

Infinix Hot S3X

Priced at Rs 9,999 in India, Infinix Hot S3X comes with a 6.2-inch HD+ LCD display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor, 32GB of onboard storage, and a 13MP+2MP dual rear cameras. The smartphone runs Android 8.1 Oreo and houses a 4,000mAh battery.

Panasonic Eluga Ray 600

Panasonic Eluga Ray 600 costs Rs 7,999 in India and its key specifications include a 5.99-inch HD+ IPS display, 1.3GHz MediaTek MT6739WA quad-core processor, Android 8.1 Oreo and a 13MP primary camera.
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Apple unveils the new, updated iPad Pro

Apple has taken wraps off its upgraded iPad Pro at its event in Brooklyn today. According to the company, the new iPad Pro is more powerful than 92% of laptops and it can transform into a kind of a laptop with a keyboard that can be attached or even into s desktop provided its clubbed with an external monitor. The new Apple iPad Pro comes with thinner bezels than its predecessor and is available in 11-inch and 12.9-inch models. Both the versions come with a super-sharp Liquid Retina display and has rounded corners. The device had to let go of a Touch ID sensor and only comes with a Face ID. The company has done this in order to thin down the bezels of the device. The ProMotion displays used in the device have the ability to render content at 120 frames per second. They can also sense your fingers or the Apple Pencil at 120GHz. The upgraded Apple Pencil can charge wireless as soon as it attaches to the tablet with magnets. Apple’s new iPad Pro is powered by an A12X Bionic chipset and, according to the company, you get a 35% faster single-core and 90% faster multi-core performance compared to that of its predecessors. Coming to the GPU, it is said to be as fast as X Box One S’. The new Apple iPad Pro runs the full-blown versions of Adobe Photoshop and Autodesk AutoCAD. The device comes with a Folio keyboard that can be attached via magnet. The base model of the new iPad Pro comes with 64GB storage, and the most high-end one has 1TB. The other two storage variants are 256GB and 512GB. The new iPad Pros have gone up on pre-orders and will go on sale on November 7. There are two versions – Wi-Fi only and LTE (with nanoSIM and eSIM). Both the models come with a 18W charger. Coming to the pricing, the 11-inch variant costs $800 for the 64GB storage version. For the 1TB variant in the same screen size, you would have to pay $1,550. Speaking of the 12.9-inch version, its pricing begins at $1,000 and goes up to $1,750 for the 1TB storage model. These were all the prices of the Wi-Fi versions. If you wish to buy the LTE models, you would have to pay $150 more. You would have to buy the Smart Folio separately at $180 for 11-inch model and $200 for the 12.9-inch one. The new Apple Pencil can be bought for $130.
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Apple announces its updated Mac mini: All that you need to know

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Apple not only upgraded its MacBook Air laptop today, but also refreshed its Mac mini. We saw the last model of the mini desktop computer four years back. And the new one comes with a number of updates. The new Mac mini comes with improved cooling and can therefore support hardware that are more powerful. Like the MacBook Air, it is also made entirely of 100% recyclable aluminium. Apple’s Mac mini’s configurations start from Intel’s 8th Generation quad-core Core i3 processors and go up to 3.2 GHz/4.6 GHzsix-core Core i7 chips. However, these are not mobile processors. Apple Mac mini is comes with enhanced graphics performance and is claimed to be 60% more powerful than its predecessor when it comes to performing tasks that are graphically-intensive. Apple Mac Mini has a memory of up to 64GB that is provided to it by 2,666 MHz SO-DIMM sticks and this means that upgrading the device is simple. The storage of the device starts from 128GB and goes up to 2TB. The only option that are available for storage are SSDs. According to Apple, these changes result in 5 times better performance than the previous device. However, we must not forget that the current model is being compared to a device that was launched four years back. For connectivity, Apple Mac Mini comes with 10Gbps-capable Ethernet port, full-sized HDMI 2.0, 2x USB-A, 4x Thunderbolt 3 connectors and a 3.5mm jack. Apple’s own T2 security chip is present in the device and it is worth noticing that Mac mini can be paired to the MacBook. The pre-orders of Apple Mac mini begin on October 31 and the device will go on sale on November 7. The device is available in Space Gray colour and its base model, that comes with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of flash storage, is priced at $799 and the most high-end model bears a price tag of $4,199. The previous Mac mini that we saw four years ago, was far less in price and costed $499. But then, four years is a long time and the new model does come with a number of updates.
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Apple finally unveils the updated version of MacBook Air

Apple has finally upgraded its Macbook Air. MacBook Air is the Cupertino based technology giant’s best selling laptop and fans had been waiting for an upgrade for years now. At today’s event in Brooklyn, the company finally announced the updated version that people had been waiting for. Apple’s new MacBook Air features a 13.3-inch Retina display with a resolution of 2560×1600 and 50% narrower bezels than the previous model. The display is claimed to show 48% more colours. The selfie camera is placed right on top of it and the design has a glass coverage right up to the edges. Apple’s new Macbook Air comes with a Touch ID that works with the T2 chip and ensures that the software that was loaded into the system at the boot hasn’t been compromised or tampered with. The laptop does data encryption for SSD and comes with Apple’s digital assistant Siri. Apple MacBook Air offers 16GB of RAM and up to 1.5TB of storage to its users. Powered by an 8th generation dual-core Intel Core i5, Apple MacCook Air’s battery life is promised to last for 12 hours with the user browsing the internet and 13 hours when movies are being played off iTunes. Speaking of the keyboard of the device, it is a 4th generation butterfly type and according to Apple, it has never been as precise and responsive as it is now. All the keys of the Apple MacBook Air are individually backlit and it comes with a Force Touch trackpad which has 20% more area. Apple MacBook Air’s speakers are said to be 25% and come with twice as bass as the previous device. The new Apple MacBook Air comes with Thunderbolt 3 ports and it they can be used to connect a 5K display. The updated device is completely made from recycled aluminium and is 10% thinner and has 17% less volume than its predecessor. It will be going up on pre-orders today and will go on sale on November 7. The new Apple MacBook Air is available in Gold, Space Gray and Silver colour options. The price of the upgraded Apple MacBook Air starts ats $1,199.
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OnePlus 6T with indisplay fingerprint sensor, Android Pie launched in India: Price, specs and more

OnePlus has finally taken wraps off its second flagship smartphone of the year, OnePlus 6T, which comes with a number of premium features. While some of them are the same as OnePlus 6, the company has updated the smartphone with the latest trends of the industry. Here’s a look at the price, availability and specifications of the latest flagship by OnePlus:

OnePlus 6T price in India

OnePlus 6T is available in three storage variants in India. The base model – with 6GB of RAM and 128GGB storage – is priced at Rs 37,999. The 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant costs Rs 41,999 and the most high end model – with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage bears a price tag of Rs 45,999. Besides the smartphone, the company also launched its OnePlus Type C Bullets earphones and OnePlus Explorer Bagpack. While the earphones cost Rs 1,490, the bag pack is priced at Rs 4,990. Speaking of OnePlus 6T, it will be going on sale on November 1 in India. It is available for pre-booking on Amazon India’s website, Croma outlets and OnePlus pop-up stores. Customers would also be able to buy the device from Reliance Digital stores. A cashback of Rs 2,000 is available for those who pre-order the device. As a part of launch offers, OnePlus has partnered with Reliance Jio and unveiled an ”Unlock the Speed’ offer. Under this, all Jio subscribers would be given an instant cashback of Rs 5,400 in the form of 36 vouchers of Rs 150 each. These vouchers will be available on customers MyJio app once they a prepaid recharge of Rs 299 done. These coupons can be used on subsequent recharges of Rs 299. If you are an ICICI bank credit or debit card holder, or a Citibank credit card holder, you can get a discount of Rs 2,000 on buying the phone. The company is also offering a free accidental and liquid damage protection insurance that is worth Rs 2,000 to those who open a Kotak 811 account. No cost EMI options are also available and a cashback of Rs 1,000 as Amazon Pay balance will also be available for the first 5 days of the sale. Amazon is also offering an Amazon Pay cashback of Rs 500 on OnePlus Type-C Bullets earphones. The OnePlus Explorer Bagpack can only be bought if you have an invite.

OnePlus 6T specifications in India

OnePlus 6T mobile sports a 6.41-inch Optic AMOLED display that has a 19.5:9 aspect ratio and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 6. As announced earlier by the company, the smartphone comes with an optical indisplay fingerprint sensor that unlocks in 0.34 seconds. Powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor with Adreno 630 GPU, OnePlus 6T comes in three variants. The base model has 6GB RAM and 128GB storage, while the other two high end models come with 8GB RAM and 128GB/256GB storage. The smartphone runs Oxygen OS based on Android 9.0 Pie. OnePlus 6T comes with a dual rear camera setup with 16MP Sony IMX519 and 20MP Sony IMX376K sensors. The cameras come with a dual LED flash and optical image stabilization. It also has a 20MP Sony IMX376K sensor on the waterdrop-shaped notch on the display. The camera app of OnePlus 6T has features like Face Unlock, HDR, OIS, Panorama mode. Face Unlock is also supported on the device. OnePlus 6T houses a 3,700mAh battery that supports fast charge (5V 4A). The smartphone comes with no IP rating, so it is not dust or water-proof. Connectivity options of the smartphone include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, NFC, GPS/ A-GPS, and a USB Type-C port.
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Micromax Bharat 5 Infinity Edition, Bharat 4 Diwali Edition launched in India: Price, specifications and more

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Homegrown smartphone manufacturer Micromax has launched two new smartphones in India. Micromax Bharat 5 Infinity Edition and Micromax Bharat 4 Diwali Edition, both fall in the budget lineup of the company and run Android Oreo (Go Edition). Micromax Bharat 5 Infinity Edition is already up for sales via retail stores and the Bharat 4 Infinity Edition will be made available by November 3. For those unaware, Android Go is a version of Android Ore that can run on entry-level smartphones. It enables the operating system to run smoothly on low-cost smartphones and gives the user a rebuilt suite of Google apps. These apps use less memory, storage and mobile data. And when the users visit the Google Play Store, apps that specifically designed for entry level phones get highlighted to them. Micromax Bharat 5 Infinity Edition, Micromax Bharat 4 Diwali Edition price in India While Micromax Bharat 5 Infinity Edition costs Rs 5,899, the Micromax Bharat 4 Diwali Edition bears a price tag of Rs 4,249. As we mentioned earlier, both the smartphones by Micromax will be available on offline retail stores on the previously mentioned dates. For the launch, Micromax has partnered with Reliance Jio to give its users 25GB of additional data. Customers will also get 5GB of additional data benefits for a maximum of 5 recharges if they get a recharge of Rs 198 and Rs 299 done. Specifications Micromax Bharat 5 Infinity Edition features an 18:9 Full Vision display and comes with two SIM card slots. The Android Oreo (Go Edition) based smartphone comes with 1GB of RAM, but the company has not disclosed which processor it runs on. The smartphone has a 5MP primary camera as well as a 5MP selfie camera. The new smartphone by Micromax has 16GB of internal storage and can hold microSD card slots of up to 64GB. Micromax Bharat 5 Infinity Edition houses a 5,000mAh battery and comes with Face Unlock and also has a fingerprint sensor. Speaking of Micromax Bharat 4 Diwali Edition, the smartphone comes with a 5-inch display and has 1GB RAM. There is a 5MP rear camera coupled with flash and a 2MP selfie camera. Other specifications of the device include 8GB of storage, microSD card capacity of up to 32GB and a 2,000mAh battery.
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Asus VivoBook S15 (S530) and VivoBook S14 (S430) launched in India: Price and specifications

Taiwanese consumer electronics manufacturer Asus has today launched its Windows 10 laptops, VivoBook S15 (S530) and S14 (S430). The laptops are available in a number of colours including Icicle Gold, Firmament Green, Silver Blue, Star Grey, and Gun Metal. Asus VivoBook S15 and VivoBook S14 come with ErgoLift hinge that is said to offer a desktop keyboard like experience to the user. While the starting price of Asus VivoBook S14 is Rs 54,990, Asus VivoBook S15 costs Rs 69,990. If you are interesting in buying the Asus VivoBook S15 laptop, it can be picked up from all Asus exclusive stores. On the other hand, Asus VivoBook S14 will be available exclusively on Flipkart starting November 1. But if you are more interested in Asus VivoBook S15, you will have to wait till November 15 to get your hands on it. Coming to the specifications of the two laptops, both sport a three-sided NanoEdge display and are powered by up to 8th Generation Intel Core i7 processor. The laptops also come with NVIDIA GeForce MX150 discrete graphics. Asus VivoBook S15 and VivoBook S14 come with a dual-storage design and come with an ErgoLift hinge that can automatically tilt the keyboard by 3.5°. The Ergolift hinge can be used to create the feeling of a desktop computer and another benefit of having it is that laptops get an extra ventilation space as it enables more airflow around the underside of the chassis. The two are the first two laptops in the VivoBook Series to come with three-sided NanoEdge design. The said design offers a screen to body ratio 86% and 84% to S15 and S14 respectively. While the S15 weighs 1.8Kg, the S14 is of 1.4Kg. The laptops come with ASUS Wi-FI Master technology, which enables wireless connectivity on the laptop. It has a top speed of up to 867Mbps that is 6X faster than 802.11n. The two new laptops by Asus also offer one-touch access with Windows Hello, as the device has a fingerprint sensor on the touchpad. However, it is optional to use it. On the connectivity front, the laptops come with USB Type-C port, USB-C 3.1 Gen 1, HDMI output, and a microSD card reader.
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Haier Quantum Dot 4K LED Slim and Curved TVs launched in India: Price and specifications

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Chinese consumer electronics and home appliances maker Haier has today launched its Quantum Dot 4K Slim LED and Quantum Dot 4K Curved LED televisions in India. The new offerings from Haier are available at a starting price of Rs 2,09,990 and come with advanced features like 4K UHD and HDR display. The new range of televisions come in Slim and Curved models and both these variants are available in two sizes – 55-inch and 65 inch. Haier’s new televisions are powered by Android operating system and will come with all the features that a Smart TV has. AS we mentioned earlier, the televisions have a 4K Ultra High Definition resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels. The televisions come with Quantum Dot display technology with HDR that is said to deliver perfect colours. With this technology onboard, the televisions from Haier produce more vibrant colours of the images they project. If you want a nearly bezel-less experience, you should opt for the Slim (X7000QUA) model, but you should choose the Curved (Q9800QUAG) model if you are looking for a greater sense of immersion. The new televisions by Haier come with a built-in Wi-Fi that can be used to connect them to the internet. You can access a number of apps and stream content online by doing this. The new range of televisions also come with a Smart Share feature, using which one can connect their smartphone to their TV wirelessly. So any content that you have on your mobile phone like photos, videos, etc can be viewed on your television by connecting the two using Smart Share feature. There is also a Dolby Decoder and a Smart Remote that comes with a QWERTY keypad. Coming to the price of Haier Quantum Dot 4K LED TVs in India, the 55-inch Curved model costs Rs 2,09,990, while the 55-inch Slim variant is priced at Rs 2,19,990. The 65-inch Curved model is priced at Rs 2,59,990 and the 65-inch Slim version can be picked up for 2,69,990. Speaking at the launch, Eric Braganza, Haier India President said, “With the launch of Haier Quantum Dot televisions, we are augmenting our premium LED TV range to deliver the best picture quality and an immersive experience that never fades. With options to choose from Slim and Curved displays, this range is designed to offer brilliant design, richer colours and deeper contrasts to bring to life the true colours of India.”
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These Airtel and Vodafone plans may have been discontinued

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If you are an Airtel or Vodafone Idea user, then we may some news for you. Amid the growing competition in the telecom industry, the companies seem to have found a way to make its users buy recharge plans for their number every 28 days. Although since Reliance Jio forayed into the industry, most users have shifted to using combo packs — either from Jio or from the other two telcos. A few others chose to go for talk time offers that were available. But now, the companies have silently removed all their talk-time plans from Paytm and their own apps. While earlier, the users could get recharges of Rs 50, Rs 100, Rs 300, Rs 500 and more done, now, the options in talk time have been brought down to just three. One is Rs 10, the other is Rs 1000 and the last one is Rs 5000. And yes, both Airtel and Vodafone Idea have the same three talk time options. Out of the three, the Rs 10 one only credits Rs 7 to the users’ account. Considering this, there are very little chances of it being used. So if you ever have to get a recharge done again, you will be forced to spend Rs 1,000. It is worth noticing that the combo packs that are available come with daily data, unlimited calls and SMS. However, most of them have a validity of 28 days. Once the validity is over, the outgoing calls of the user are stopped and eventually incoming calls too. However, the talk time offers that have been discontinued came with unlimited validity. So, if your usage was not much, you could have easily bought a talk time plan that is cheaper than the company’s combo offers like Rs 149, Rs 199, Rs 349, Rs 399 and more. Or, you could get a recharge of Rs 500 done and use it till even 2-3 months or however long it lasted. It is extremely likely that this step has been taken by the companies to increase the ARPU or the average revenue per person for themselves. One the flipside, assume that few customers now go for talk time plans, as combo offers club data, unlimited free calls and SMS in one recharge. Maybe the companies thought that these talk time offers are now obsolete, and hence discontinued them. But even if that is the real reason behind what seems like a discontinuation of certain talk-time offers, it will definitely increase the company’s ARPU. We reached out to Airtel regarding this, but we haven’t as yet got a response. But we’ll surely let you know if and when we do.
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AMD launches two new 2nd-gen Threadripper CPUs: Price and specifications

AMD has expanded its lineup by officially launching two new 2nd-generation Ryzen Threadripper CPUs – 24-core/48-thread Threadripper 2970WX and the 12-core/24-thread Threadripper 2920X. Prior to this, the company had launched the 32-core/64-thread Threadripper 2990WX and the 16-core/2950X in August this year. The two newly launched offerings are an addition to this lineup of the company. Like their predecessor, the new CPUs by AMD are aimed at prosumers. They come with 24 cores and pack 48 threads. While they have 3.0GHz base, they come with 4.2GHz Boost clocks and have 76MB of cache. However, what remains unchanged is the 250W TDP. AMD’s Threadripper 2970WX supports the Dynamic Local Mode (DLM) software, which is said to enhance application performance. It does so by giving preferential time on cores with local memory to the most demanding threads. The AMD Ryzen Master software on the two CPUs automatically configure the Dynamic Local Mode, which can measure CPU time of active threads and rank the most and the least demanding active threads. It also atomically migrates the most demanding thread to dies by using local memory access and also speeds up latency sensitive apps without letting it affect the heavy multi-threaded tasks. The company has promised all this and said these should result in 15% performance boost in apps and games. Speaking of 12-core/24-thread Threadripper 2920X, it comes with 3.5GHz base and 4.3GHz Boost clocks and has 38MB cache. The TDP present on the CPU is 180W. Both Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and the 2920X are available at all global retail stores of the company. They will also be used in systems from partners like Alienware. While Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX will cost Rs 99,990 , the Threadripper 2920X is priced at Rs 49,990. Speaking on the launch, Saeid Moshkelani, senior vice president and general manager, Client Compute, AMD said, “The dramatic transformation in the HEDT and overall PC market is driven by AMD leadership and innovation, and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper family is central to this global excitement. We are expanding this excitement while also ensuring the HEDT market remains accessible to a broader range of creators and gamers with two new Threadripper processors that start at $649.”
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Reliance JioPhone Gift Card launched ahead of festive season: Here’s everything you can do with it

With Diwali just around, telecom major Reliance Jio has unveiled its Jio Phone Gift Card that you can pick up for your family and friends. Priced at Rs 1,095, the gift card by Reliance Jio can be redeemed for the first generation JioPhone. It has been launched as a part of the Jio Phone Monsoon Hungama exchange offer and is available on Amazon India’s website and Reliance Digital stores. It can also be bought from Reliance Fresh, Reliance Smart and Reliance Digital Xpress Mini. To recall, with Reliance Jio’s Monsoon Hungama offer, buyers can get the JioPhone at an effective price of Rs 501 after exchanging their existing feature phones. The additional Rs 594 is used for a six-month recharge of Rs 99 Jio recharge pack. The first generation JioPhone is available in India at Rs 1,499, which is a refundable security deposit. The Jio Phone Gift Card is available at Rs 1,095 and is targeted to those who may wish to gift it to their family, friends of company employees this Diwali. According to the Amazon listing, the gift card cannot be returned or refunded once it is bought. If a close one gifts you this Gift Card, and you wish to get your feature phone exchanged, you can visit any Jio authorized retail outlet to swap it. It doesn’t matter if your feature phone runs on 2G, 3G or 4G, but it must be less than three years old. The Rs 99 Jio Phone recharge pack that you will get comes with unlimited voice calls, 500MB of 4G data per day, 300 SMS, and a complimentary subscription to Jio’s suite of apps. It is worth noticing that users can make local, STD and roaming calls with the benefits of the plans and use the entire suite of Jio’s app for 30 days. Under the offer, the user will be getting six back to back recharges for Rs 594. Additionally, the gift card also offers 6GB data voucher as special exchange bonus, which takes up the total benefits that the user gets to 90GB. The validity of the gift card is 2 months from the date of its loading, according to the listing on Amazon. Other Jio Phone exclusive recharges include a Rs 49 plan and a Rs 153 plan. The Rs 49 plan comes with 1GB of monthly data, unlimited voice calls, 50 SMS messages and users also get complimentary subscription of the entire suit of Jio apps. The validity of this pack is 28 days. On the other hand, Rs 153 plan comes with unlimited voice calls, 1.5GB 4G data/day, 100 SMS/day and a complimentary subscription to Jio apps.
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Apple iPhone XR review: Brilliant performance at a lower price

When it comes to making futuristic machinery, which the world wants to copy, Apple is the first name that pops to anyone’s mind. Apple is known to build brilliant gizmos that not only look good but have a golden heart inside. One such example is the Apple iPhone XR. In case you are reading it as X-R then you might want to correct yourself. It is actually called the Apple iPhone Ten R. The X is the roman character for ten. The Apple iPhone XR is a smartphone available in a sea of colours. These include black, blue, red, white, yellow and coral (the one we received for review). We spent a good time with the new device that has launched in India at the same time as in much of the world. And this is our review of the Apple iPhone XR.

Design and Display

As always let’s start with the aesthetics of the smartphone. The Apple iPhone XR is the third iPhone model launched this year after the iPhone XS and XS Max. It is 8.3mm thick from the sides, which are built of 7000 series aluminium. The metal is curved around the edges and runs across the sides of the smartphone. On the right side, Apple has placed the large power button along with a dual SIM tray. On the left side there are separate volume up and down keys, along with the ringer slider. The bottom holds the lightening charging port as well as the speaker and microphone grille. Twin hardened glass is placed on the front as well as the back, which enables the device to charge itself using a wireless charger. The front of the Apple iPhone XR is dominated by a large 6.1-inch Liquid Retina IPS LCD. And yes, there is a notch present here too and no physical home key, just like the iPhone X, XS and XS Max. The notch here is about the same size as found on its siblings. It hides the front facing camera system for Face ID along with other sensors like proximity. Flip the device around and you will be greeted by a raised single telephoto camera with dual-tone flash under it. In the upper middle is the shiny Apple logo and at the bottom part of the back is where the iPhone branding lies. The device weighs 194 grams with the large battery inside, but does not feel bulky at all. Coming back to the display it is a treat to work with. It is not as brilliant or bright as we have seen in some of the more expensive iPhones, but it is definitely better than other or at par with competitive Android displays you get in the Indian market. The LCD is curved from the sides, which gave us an enhanced viewing experience. Even when watching it from the sides. No matter what we threw at the Apple iPhone XR touch screen to play, it came back with great sharpness and better than nice colour reproduction. However, we do feel that the black band that runs around the screen could have been slightly less. Screen to body ratio is 79% and as we said it could have been better. The LCD screen has 326 pixel per inch density and supports 828×1,792 pixels resolution. Also, there is no 3D touch in the Apple iPhone XR. To be frank we really did not miss it. Overall, we were quite happy with the form factor and design of this smartphone. Oh and before we forget the Apple iPhone XR has an IP67 rating, which makes it dust and water resistant. In plain words, if you manage to drop it in 3 feet of water it will stay alive for 30 minutes, before the water seeps in.

Performance, Cameras and Other Features

Let’s start with under the hood features. The Apple iPhone XR is also built on the same Apple A12 Bionic platform that is found on the Apple iPhone XS and XS Max. So, we got the same kind of performance as the users of these phones are getting. The CPU has 6 cores and the Apple’s own GPU in the system has 4 cores. 3GB of RAM is there inside this phone, which when an Android user reads might seem less, but it really does not matter here. As the Apple iOS 12 is very smooth. You really don’t hit a performance lag, even when you have multiple applications or multiple tabs open in Safari/Chrome. As for the storage there are three variants available at different price points. The 64GB one is the base version that can be picked up for Rs 76,900. The one we reviewed is the 256GB version that comes with a price tag of Rs 91,900. Then there is the middle variant with 128GB storage, priced at Rs 81,900. No cost EMI is available on all the models. Apple has left no stone unturned to give extreme performance to its users. We gave the mobile a stress test and the Apple iPhone XR sailed through without flinching. We played graphic hungry games and it did remarkably well. YouTube videos and music apps ran well, too. We loved the video quality on it and stereo sound took the experience to the next level. Talking about which, when one is watching a video or listening to music without the supplied headphones (which by the way a quite nice to listen to), the loudspeaker as well as the speaker on the ear microphone grill also fire up. Together they give you very immersive close to life audio experience. Call quality is not bad at all either. With the JIO 4G network we could hear everything clearly even at 50% volume. The Apple iPhone XR packs a 2,942 mAh battery inside which is larger than the previous generation of iPhones. We were hoping to get a day’s battery life and amazingly it did deliver and more. iPhones are not the best when it comes to battery life and with our kind of usage definitely not. However, remarkably the Apple iPhone XR lasted more than 24 hours on a single charge. This included our daily dose of phones call on the 4G network with Wi-Fi on, over 200 whatsapp message exchange, light gaming, YouTube library browsing and some music playback with Bluetooth when driving back from work. And here we are, getting more than a full day’s battery life. iOS 12 comes pre-installed on the Apple iPhone XR and since we have spoken about it numerous times on the website as well as our YouTube channel we will not bore you with the workings. In case you want know more about the OS, which works wonderfully well on the Apple iPhone XR, you can check our video with its new features here. Jumping over to the cameras the Apple iPhone XR features a single 12MP camera at the back. This has a wide lens over it and features an aperture size of f/1.8. We clicked a lot of images with it at various times during the day and found out the results to be quite intriguing. The macro shots taken during the day or in well-lit conditions came out well. In low lit not so well. However, the case changes when you try to take landscape shots or pictures of far-away objects. The Apple iPhone XR did justice to shots during daylight and less light. For night shots we did use the flash and the camera was able to capture more detail and colours became brighter. Over that, the rear camera uses software to take portrait shots. Bokeh effect is not as good as the iPhone XS or XS Max (since both have dual sensors), but nothing that we would call a downer. In fact, on most occasions we found the images to be quite vibrant and sharp. Moving the front camera, the 7MP sensor does get all the effects like stage light and stage light mono in the portrait mode, which are missing from the rear camera as those need a dual camera setup. We loved the selfie experience and the modes have become much better than what was there in the iPhone X. There is great attention to detail here. Videos came out be as brilliant as ever. The rear camera can capture moving pictures at 4K resolution at 60FPS and the front one can capture in Full HD resolution at 60FPS. With the rear camera the colours are very vibrant. Blacks are deeper and there is exceptional clarity in the shots. Same is the case with the front cameras videos, but since the resolution is lower, a bit of clarity loss can be seen. Siri is available on the Apple iPhone XR as well, but seems a little dated when compared to its competition. Apple needs to drastically upgrade this feature as Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant are way ahead, especially when it boils down to localisation of content. Other features of the smartphone include Face ID, that works extremely well to open the smartphone, Wireless charging, active noise cancelation, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac band support as well as A-GPS.

Verdict and Final Words

To tell you the Truth, we were sceptical on how the Apple iPhone XR will perform. However, it did not disappoint from the get go. We loved how it performed and managed graphically demanding games as well as its large touch display. Yes, it does have a single camera at the back, but that too yielded good results and in all fairness did the job very similar to what the dual lenses could do on the other iPhones. Also, it comes in a variety of colours so users can choose the one they prefer. All in all, a great device to go for that will give you great performance, battery life and superb built quality at a lesser price. Pros:  Excellent Built Superb Battery Life Smooth Performance Cons: Single cam at the back means not all camera modes are available
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OnePlus 6T vs iPhone XS vs Google Pixel 3: Comparison

OnePlus today finally took wraps off its flagship smartphone, OnePlus 6T. The smartphone has been launched right after the launch of Apple and Google’s flagship phones – iPhone XS and Google Pixel 3 were unveiled globally. And the comparison between the three flagship smartphones is rather inevitable. Here, we compare all the specifications and the starting price of the three smartphones so that you can decide which one among the three is the right buy for you. Read our comparison of OnePlus 6T, iPhone XS and Google Pixel 3 here:

Display

OnePlus 6T: 6.41-inch full-HD+ Optic AMOLED panel with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. Comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection. iPhone XS: 5.8-inch OLED Super Retina display. Google Pixel 3: 5.5-inch full-HD+ flexible OLED display panel with an aspect ratio of 18:9. Comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.

Processor

OnePlus 6T: 64-bit octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC. iPhone XS: A12 Bionic. Google Pixel 3: 64-bit octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC.

RAM and storage

OnePlus 6T: 6GB or 8GB RAM, 128GB and 256GB storage variants. iPhone XS: RAM not disclosed, 64GB, 256GB and 512GB storage variants. Google Pixel 3: 4GB RAM, 64GB and 128GB storage models.

Support for microSD card

OnePlus 6T: No iPhone XS: No Google Pixel 3: No

Operating system

OnePlus 6T: Android 9.0 Pie skinned with OxygenOS. iPhone XS: iOS 12 Google Pixel 3: Stock version of Android 9.0 Pie.

Primary cameras

OnePlus 6T: 16MP Sony IMX519 sensor with f/1.7 aperture + 20MP Sony IMX376K sensor with f/1.7 aperture. iPhone XS:12MP wide-angle sensor with f/1.8 aperture + 12MP telephoto sensor with f/2.4 aperture. The cameras comes with 2x optical zoom and a 6-element lens. Google Pixel 3: 12.2MP dual-pixel rear camera with f/1.8 aperture.

Selfie cameras

OnePlus 6T: 16MP Sony IMX371 sensor with f/2.0 aperture. iPhone XS:  7MP RGB selfie camera with f/2.2 aperture. Google Pixel 3: 8MP wide-angle lens with f/2.2 aperture + 8MP normal lens with f/1.8 aperture.

Battery

OnePlus 6T: 3,700mAh with support for 5V/ 4A fast charge technology iPhone XS: Not disclosed. Google Pixel 3: 2,915mAh

Starting price

OnePlus 6T: $549 iPhone XS: $999 Google Pixel 3: $799
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OnePlus 6T vs OnePlus 6: Comparison

OnePlus 6T is finally here. As we had seen in a number of leaks, the smartphone does sport an optical indisplay fingerprint sensor that unlocks in 0.34 seconds, and comes with a waterdrop shaped notch on top of its display. The smartphone also packs more storage in its base variant and unlike its predecessor, does not come in 64GB storage model. But if that is new, a lot about the OnePlus 6T smartphone is the same as its predecessor OnePlus 6. We already knew about some of these specifications thanks to the reports that surfaced online prior to the launch of the device. Here, we list down all the specifications of the two smartphones, so that you can compare and decide if you really need to upgrade.

Display

OnePlus 6T: 6.41-inch full-HD+ Optic AMOLED panel with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. Comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection. OnePlus 6: 6.28-inch full-HD+ Optic AMOLED display with an aspect ratio of 19:9. Comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.

Processor

OnePlus 6T: Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC OnePlus 6: Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC

RAM and storage

OnePlus 6T: 6GB or 8GB RAM, 128GB and 256GB storage variants OnePlus 6: 6GB or 8GB RAM, 64GB, 128GB and 256GB storage variants

Support for microSD card

OnePlus 6T: No OnePlus 6: No

Operating system

OnePlus 6T: Android 9.0 Pie skinned with OxygenOS OnePlus 6: Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with OxygenOS, recently got an update to Android Pie.

Primary cameras

OnePlus 6T: 16MP Sony IMX519 sensor with f/1.7 aperture + 20-megapixel Sony IMX376K sensor with f/1.7 aperture OnePlus 6: 16MP Sony IMX519 sensor with f/1.7 aperture + 20-megapixel Sony IMX376K sensor with f/1.7 aperture

Selfie cameras

OnePlus 6T: 16-megapixel Sony IMX371 sensor with f/2.0 aperture OnePlus 6: 16-megapixel Sony IMX371 sensor with f/2.0 aperture

Battery

OnePlus 6T: 3,700mAh with support for 5V/ 4A fast charge technology OnePlus 6: 3,300mAh with Dash Charge technology

Colour options

OnePlus 6T: Midnight Black and Mirror Black OnePlus 6: Midnight Black, Mirror Black and Silken White Limited Edition

Starting price

OnePlus 6T: $549 OnePlus 6: $529
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OnePlus 6T with in-display fingerprint sensor launched: Price, specifications and availability

Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus has finally taken wraps off its flagship smartphone OnePlus 6T at an event in New York City today. After months of speculations, rumours and leaks, we finally know all the specifications and features of the company’s flagship smartphone. We also wouldn’t have to wait too long for the India launch of the smartphone, as that has been scheduled for 8.30pm tomorrow. Here’s a look at the price, availability and specifications of the smartphone: OnePlus 6T price and availability OnePlus 6T is available in three variants globally – 6GB RAM/128GB onboard storage, 8GB RAM/128GB internal storage and 8GB RAM clubbed with 256GB inbuilt storage. The three models are priced at $549, $579, and $629 respectively. The smartphone is available in Midnight Black and Mirror Black colour options. In India, the device has been available for pre-orders on Amazon, Croma retail stores and OnePlus offline stores. It will be available starting November 1 and interested customers will also be able to buy it from Reliance Digital Stores. Speaking of Asian countries, other than India, OnePlus 6T will be available in Hong Kong and Mainland China. OnePlus 6T specifications Coming to the specifications of the device, OnePlus 6T mobile sports a 6.41-inch Optic AMOLED display with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The display is protected by Gorilla Glass 6 and is claimed to have a peak brightness of over 600 nits.  It comes with an indisplay fingerprint sensor that unlocks in 0.34 seconds, and houses a waterdrop shaped notch on top. Powered by 2.8GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor with Adreno 630 GPU, OnePlus 6T comes in two storage variants – one with 6GB RAM and the other with 8GB RAM. The smartphone is available in either 128GB or 256GB storage models. But it does not have support for microSD cards. The latest offering by OnePlus runs Android 9.0 Pie with OxygenOS baked on top. The device will feature dual rear cameras with 16MP and 20MP sensors, both of which come with f/1.7 aperture. The sensors used in the smartphone are Sony IMX519 and Sony IMX376K respectively. The dual rear cameras are coupled with dual LED flash, and come with optical image stabilization, EIS and can record 480fps slow-mo videos. For selfies and video calls, there will be a 20MP Sony IMX376K sensor with f/1.7 aperture on the front panel. The selfie camera also comes with EIS and can record 1080p videos at 30fps and 720p videos at 30fps. The camera app that has feature like Face Unlock, HDR, OIS, Panorama mode. The device supports Face Unlock that, according to the company, can unlock the smartphone in 0.4 seconds. OnePlus 6T houses a 3,700mAh battery that comes with support for fast charge (5V 4A). The smartphone would not be dust or water resistant as it will come without an IP rating. Like its predecessor, OnePlus 6T also does not support wireless charging. On the connectivity front, OnePlus 6T comes with 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi , Bluetooth v5.0, NFC, GPS/ A-GPS, and a USB Type-C (v2.0) port.
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The 3-year old Android Marshmallow is still the most popular version of Google OS

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Yes, you read that right. Even three years after it was made public, Android 6.0 Marshmallow is the most popular version of Google’ widely used operating system. The technology giant has revealed the distribution data on its Android Developer website. According to the chart shared by Google, Android 6.0 Marshmallow runs on 21.3% devices, followed by the 7.0 and 7.1 versions of Android Nougat, which are available on 18.1% and 10.1% of the devices respectively. Surprisingly, Android 9.0 Pie is not even present on the chart. It is worth noticing that the stable release of the latest Android version has been out for a good three months now. Also, less than 0.1% share is not depicted in the data shown by Google. Considering this, it is easy to say that Android 9.0 Pie is not available on even 0.1% of the devices, and this does disappoint us. Android Oreo, which was launched year also has two versions. While the 8.0 version is present on 14% of devices, 7.5% devices have the upgraded 8.1 version. This doesn’t come as a surprise because since the last few months, most new smartphones that have been launched run Android 8.0 or  Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. And the Android OS version that is even older than Marshmallow, Android Lollipop still has a presence that can be compared to Android Oreo’s. While 3.5% devices are running Android 5.0 Lollipop, a good 14.4% are powered by the upgraded 5.1 version of the operating system. Android 4.4 Kitkat, which is even older than Lollipop still grabs 7.6% of the entire distribution and 4.1x, 4.2x and 4.3 versions of Jellybean have 1.1%, 1.5% and 0.4% devices running them respectively. While Android 9.0 Pie were not present, Ice Cream Sandwich and Gingerbread were. While the former still runs on 0.3% devices, the latter is present on 0.2%. If we talk about Google’s arch rival Apple, we should tell you that last week, the Cupertino based technology giant announced that as many as 50% of its active devices are using the latest iOS version. Apple also posted that 53% of devices it introduced in the last four years are currently using iOS 12.
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Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) to launch in India soon

If you are constantly on your smartphone’s camera, then you would be happy to know that Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018), that was launched in Malaysia this month is coming to India next month. The company had announced that Samsung Galaxy A9 (2019) will be launched globally in November and the smartphone has now been listed on Samsung’s India website. A dedicated page has also been setup by the company where those who are interested in buying the device can register themselves to get all the details about it. However, details about its pricing and availability in India has not yet been revealed. Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) is the first ever smartphone to come with four rear cameras. One is 24MP sensor that comes with an f/1.7 aperture, the second is a 10MP telephoto sensor that has an f/2.4 aperture and features 2x optical zoom. The third one is an 8MP ultra-wide camera that sports a 120-degree lens and an f/2.4 aperture and the last one is a 5MP depth camera that comes with f/2.2 aperture. The primary 24MP camera is said to use pixel binning and it can combine 4 pixels into one. The selfie camera of the smartphone has a 24MP sensor that comes with an f/2.0 aperture. Speaking of other specifications of the device, Samsung Galaxy A9 mobile features a 6.3-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity display with an aspect ratio of 18.5:9. Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor, the smartphone comes in 6GB and 8GB RAM models. Both the RAM variants come with a 128GB internal storage and can support a microSD card of up to 512GB. The smartphone runs Android Oreo and houses a 3,800mAh battery that has support for fast charging. The new smartphone by Samsung comes with the company’s digital assistant Bixby, Samsung Pay and has the Face Unlock technology. Globally, the price of the Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) smartphone begins at EUR 599 and GBP 549. Speaking of the options Samsung Galaxy A9 has to offer on the connectivity front, it comes with 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5, NFC, a 3.5mm jack, and a USB Type-C port.
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