To recall, Nokia 7.1 sports a 5.84-inch FHD+ IPS LCD display and comes with PureDisplay screen technology. The smartphone is powered by 1.8GHz Snapdragon 636 processor clubbed with 3GB/4GB RAM and 32GB/64GB of onboard storage. Nokia 7.1 comes with 12MP+5MP dual rear cameras that come with Zeiss-branded lenses. It also has an 8MP selfie camera on its front panel. The smartphone houses a 3,060mAh battery and is ARCore certified.
It is worth noticing that all Nokia smartphones that we have seen getting launched recently are a part of Android One program, and we consider this to be a big plus for any smartphone. Being a part of Android One program, the smartphone receives timely security patches for three years from the date of launch, And regular Android updates for two years.
The company also plans to roll the latest Android version update to Nokia 6.1, Nokia 6.1 Plus, Nokia 8 and Nokia 8 Sirocco. While Nokia 6 and Nokia 6.1 are scheduled to get an update this month, Nokia 8 and Nokia 8 Sirocco users will have to wait till next month.
HMD Global has also said that it plans to roll out the Android 9 Pie updates to Nokia smartphones other than the ones it mentioned.
The company recently also launched the Nokia 3.1 Plus smartphone in India. Although Nokia 3.1 Plus (first impressions) runs with Android 8.1 Oreo, it also falls under Google’s Android One program, much like other Nokia smartphones.
So although it has not been announced, it is very likely that we will see the smartphone getting the Android 9.0 Pie update too. And it this turns out to be true, then Nokia 3.1 Plus will be one among the first budget smartphones in the country to get the Android Pie update.
Image courtesy: GSMArena
For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Nokia 7.1 to get Android 9.0 Pie update next month: Report
HMD Global recently unveiled its Nokia 7.1 smartphone at an event in London. Although the smartphone runs Android 8.1 Oreo, it announced at the event that the mobile phone will soon be getting an upgrade for Android 9.0 Pie.
And it seems like the company is keeping its promise. Just two weeks after Nokia 7.1 got launched, the smartphone has reportedly appeared on Geekbench with Android 9.0 Pie. The report further said that this means that that the company will be rolling out the latest Android version’s update to the smartphone next month, as it was initially scheduled.
To recall, Nokia 7.1 sports a 5.84-inch FHD+ IPS LCD display and comes with PureDisplay screen technology. The smartphone is powered by 1.8GHz Snapdragon 636 processor clubbed with 3GB/4GB RAM and 32GB/64GB of onboard storage. Nokia 7.1 comes with 12MP+5MP dual rear cameras that come with Zeiss-branded lenses. It also has an 8MP selfie camera on its front panel. The smartphone houses a 3,060mAh battery and is ARCore certified.
It is worth noticing that all Nokia smartphones that we have seen getting launched recently are a part of Android One program, and we consider this to be a big plus for any smartphone. Being a part of Android One program, the smartphone receives timely security patches for three years from the date of launch, And regular Android updates for two years.
The company also plans to roll the latest Android version update to Nokia 6.1, Nokia 6.1 Plus, Nokia 8 and Nokia 8 Sirocco. While Nokia 6 and Nokia 6.1 are scheduled to get an update this month, Nokia 8 and Nokia 8 Sirocco users will have to wait till next month.
HMD Global has also said that it plans to roll out the Android 9 Pie updates to Nokia smartphones other than the ones it mentioned.
The company recently also launched the Nokia 3.1 Plus smartphone in India. Although Nokia 3.1 Plus (first impressions) runs with Android 8.1 Oreo, it also falls under Google’s Android One program, much like other Nokia smartphones.
So although it has not been announced, it is very likely that we will see the smartphone getting the Android 9.0 Pie update too. And it this turns out to be true, then Nokia 3.1 Plus will be one among the first budget smartphones in the country to get the Android Pie update.
Image courtesy: GSMArena
For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
To recall, Nokia 7.1 sports a 5.84-inch FHD+ IPS LCD display and comes with PureDisplay screen technology. The smartphone is powered by 1.8GHz Snapdragon 636 processor clubbed with 3GB/4GB RAM and 32GB/64GB of onboard storage. Nokia 7.1 comes with 12MP+5MP dual rear cameras that come with Zeiss-branded lenses. It also has an 8MP selfie camera on its front panel. The smartphone houses a 3,060mAh battery and is ARCore certified.
It is worth noticing that all Nokia smartphones that we have seen getting launched recently are a part of Android One program, and we consider this to be a big plus for any smartphone. Being a part of Android One program, the smartphone receives timely security patches for three years from the date of launch, And regular Android updates for two years.
The company also plans to roll the latest Android version update to Nokia 6.1, Nokia 6.1 Plus, Nokia 8 and Nokia 8 Sirocco. While Nokia 6 and Nokia 6.1 are scheduled to get an update this month, Nokia 8 and Nokia 8 Sirocco users will have to wait till next month.
HMD Global has also said that it plans to roll out the Android 9 Pie updates to Nokia smartphones other than the ones it mentioned.
The company recently also launched the Nokia 3.1 Plus smartphone in India. Although Nokia 3.1 Plus (first impressions) runs with Android 8.1 Oreo, it also falls under Google’s Android One program, much like other Nokia smartphones.
So although it has not been announced, it is very likely that we will see the smartphone getting the Android 9.0 Pie update too. And it this turns out to be true, then Nokia 3.1 Plus will be one among the first budget smartphones in the country to get the Android Pie update.
Image courtesy: GSMArena
For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Why customers are not happy with Flipkart, Amazon’s festive season sales
The festive season sales of Amazon and Flipkart have become a time that shoppers look forward to. Every year, Amazon and Flipkart hold this sale before the festive season begins. Like every year, technology companies like Samsung, Xiaomi, Nokia, Honor, Asus, etc announced discounts on their products.
Shoppers generally consider these festive season sales on Flipkart and Amazon a good to time to get the products they want at a reduced price. However, not all customers are happy with what they got. We came across a few tweets on Twitter in which buyers have complained about counterfeit products or products they ordered for being delivered to them followed by bad customer service by both Flipkart and Amazon.
A Twitter user che guevara has claimed that his friend bought a new pair of Apple Airpods during the recently held Big Billion Days sale, only to get fake ones instead.
https://twitter.com/cheguwera/status/1052101604609019904?s=19
The tweet further explains that when the customer tried to contact Flipkart in order to either exchange or return the counterfeit product, the e-commerce giant did not address the issue. Instead Flipkart said that it cannot help because the product was bought during the festive season sale.
The tweet also carries pictures of the allegedly ‘fake Apple Airpods’, and till now, it has been retweeted over 1,200 times.
A number of other users have recounted their similar experiences on the Twitter thread, where most of them have spoken about buying a product from Flipkart only to find out that the product is fake. Another thing common between these experiences is the fact that none of them were happy with Flipkart’s customer service. Most of them were supposedly told by the company to contact the seller they bought the product from.
It is worth noticing that Flipkart Support has also replied to the che guevara’s tweet saying that “they are working on it to get it sorted.”
However, this is not the only customer complaining against Flipkart after Big Billion Days sale. Another Twitter user, Srikanth, claims that he got a defective product delivered to him. When he contacted Flipkart, he was told by the customer care executive that the only solution is to get the money refunded and buy the product again. However, since Big Billion Days sale is over, the product is now available at a higher price.
A different complaint on Twitter says that the user ordered Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, but instead got a smartphone from Oppo.Order number: OD113600083449454000.
— srikanth (@srikanthboorle) October 16, 2018
I got a defective product. When I asked for replacement, your customer care executive is telling me that I can get only refund now. And asking me buy at higher price as discount sale is over. What a great idea by Flipkart.
To make things worse, it seems like Amazon isn’t far behind too. A Twitter user Amit Arora, claims that a small plastic fan was delivered to him, when actually he had placed an order for the 256GB storage variant of iPhone X. He further explained that he had raised the complaint multiple times, but Amazon India was not addressing it. Arora also said that he has approached Ministry of Consumer Affairs and Consumer Court regarding the same.@Flipkart ordered Mi note 5 pro only to receive some shit oppo phone of someone else inside the package. Plz get me my product and look into this
— Chic-en Nugget (@UdtiPatanggg) October 15, 2018
This bill is not meant for me, this is someone else's address. On the carton it's my name and adddress pic.twitter.com/zo94sdYnqV
Amazon has replied to the user on Twitter urging him to send them his details via a link they provided. Another user on Twitter with the name of Prathamesh Bovlekar, said that Amazon’s delivery boy came with one item instead of two for which he had placed the order. However, he was demanding Bovlekar to pay for both the items. When Bovlekar did not agree to this, his order was rejected. A customer care executive then told him to place his order again, but now that the Great Indian Festival is over, the prices have risen again.Hello Amazon, my order no# 40802536259653178
— Amit Arora (@AroraAmit24) October 12, 2018
I have ordered I phone X 256 GB, but received different product ( it was small plastic fan) inside the box. I have raised complaint many a times, but Amazon India is not ready to accept. I have CCTV footage.
Well, we can only hope that these customers do get the required support from the respective companies. While Amazon’s Great Indian Festival kicked off on October 10 and carried on till October 15, Flipkart’s Big Billion Days sale started on October 10 and went on till October 14. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.@AmazonHelp Your delivery boy came with 1 item instead of 2 items,was demanding cash of 2 items. Happened twice in same day. His higher authority told him to reject my order and told me to reorder the same,but prices are high now. This really pathetic.Tracking ID 229180459716
— Prathamesh Bovlekar (@prathamab07) October 15, 2018
Tesla, CEO Elon Musk’s settlement with SEC gets a nod from US Judge
The settlement between a federal regulator, Tesla and its CEO, Elon Musk has been approved by a US Judge. With this, a difficult period for Tesla’s investors has come to an end which started after Elon Musk tweeted that he has secured an investment to take the company private.
Post the announcement, Tesla’s shares rose around 5.5% to $273.88 but then fell to $271.63 on Nasdaq, according to Reuters. However, even then, stocks are still 20% less than what they were prior to August 6. It was on August 6 that Elon Musk took to Twitter and said that he will be taking the company private.
And now, the motion filed by the US Securities and Exchange Commission which highlights the agreement with Tesla and Elon Musk has been approved by Judge Alison Nathan of the US District Court for the Southern District of New York.
A Tesla spokesperson confirmed the settlement, but did not comment any further on the matter.
According to the agreement, Musk has to a fine of $20 million and step down as the chairman for the next three years. He agreed to this to settle the charges that has to the potential to make him leave Tesla. Even though the company has not been charged with fraud, it will be paying a fine of $20 million too.
Tesla also must appoint an independent chairman, two independent directors and a board committee that will control Elon Musk’s communications. Including his Twitter account.
It was last month that Musk got accused of fraud for his “false and misleading” tweets in August by the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
Earlier this month on October 4, when Musk and SEC were asked by Judge Nathan to explain why their settlement was just, Musk took to Twitter to mock the SEC. His tweet read, “Just want to that the Shortseller Enrichment Commission is doing incredible work. And the name change is so on point!”
Just a day after Musk’s tweet was posted, billionaire investor David Einhorn’s Greenlight Capital hedge fund criticized Tesla and said that Musk had been deceptive. He further said that Tesla’s situation was similar to Lehman Brothers right before the company collapsed. This led to a fall in the electric carmaker’s shares by 7%.
Tesla now has time till November 13 to appoint a new Chairman and according to a report in The Financial Times, Twenty-First Century Fox Inc CEO James Murdoch is a lead candidate for the role. However, Musk has said that the report is incorrect.
For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
Google Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL go on pre-orders in India
If you want to buy the Google Pixel 3 or Pixel 3 XL smartphone, your wait is almost over. Google’s latest flagship devices are now available on Airtel’s Online Store. You can pre-order the device for yourself right away, but the delivery of smartphones will only begin on November 3.
The smartphones can be purchased at down payments and EMI plans that come with a built-in postpaid plan, which includes data, unlimited calling and premium content.
If you are planning to pre-order the smartphone via Airtel Online Store, you would have to pay Rs 17,000 as the down payment of Google Pixel 3, and Rs 20,000 and Rs 29,000 for 64GB and 128GB variants of Google Pixel 3 XL respectively.
Google Pixel 3’s base model in India is priced at Rs 71,000, while the 128GB variant costs Rs 80,000. Speaking of Google Pixel 3 XL, the 64GB version bears a price tag of Rs 92,000, while the 128GB model costs Rs 83,000.
Both the smartphones sport a dual front camera setup with 8MP+8MP sensors and feature a 12.2MP camera on the back panel. Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL’s camera app comes with the much talked about ‘Top Shot’ feature. With Top Shot, the Pixel smartphones have the ability to automatically capture alternate shots in HDR so that you can choose from them later.
The two smartphones also come with a Group Selfie feature that, according to the company, captures 184% more area than iPhone XS. Another feature that enhances photos taken in dimly lit areas is Night Sight.
Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are powered by the most powerful processor in the world — Qualcomm Snapdragon 845. They come with 4GB RAM and Adreno 630 GPU. The smartphones also have Pixel Visual core, Titan M Security Module and comes with IP68 dust and water resistance. They run Android 9.0 Pie out of the box.
Although they wary in terms of display and battery, they batteries of both the smartphones support 18W fast charging and Qi wireless charging.
Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones are available in Just Black, Clearly White and Not Pink colour options.
For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
This Android smartphone is more expensive than the iPhone XS Max
It seems like Huawei doesn’t want to launch a flagship without collaborating with Porsche for a limited edition smartphone. The company yesterday launched its flagship smartphones Huawei Mate 20, Huawei Mate 20 Pro and Huawei Mate 20X at an event in London.
The fourth smartphone that it launched was Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design. It comes with same set of specifications as Huawei Mate 20 Pro, but has an upgraded design. While the entire front panel is occupied by the display of the smartphone, the back panel sports all the aesthetic differences.
When you flip over the device to see its back panel, you will see a glass stripe races down the length of the smartphone with soft leather on both the sides. There are two colour options available if you wish to buy the Huawei Mate 20 Porsche Design. One is Black on Black variant and the other is a limited edition Red on Black model. It is worth noticing that the Red on Black model will only be available in China.
Another difference in the handset is its RAM and storage. While Huawei Mate 20 Pro mobile comes with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage onboard, Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design has an 8MP RAM clubbed with 256GB internal storage or a massive 512GB of inbuilt storage.
However, you’ll have to pay a lot if you indeed are smitten enough by the design of the Android device to buy it. The 6GB RAM variant is priced at €1,695, and the 8GB RAM model can be picked up at €2,095. It is worth noticing that in Europe, the price of the 512GB storage version of iPhone XS Max starts at €1,649, which means that Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design exceeds it price by €50.
Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design features a 6.39-inch QHD+ curved OLED display, and has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The smartphone sports an indisplay fingerprint sensor and has IP68 rating, making it is water and dust resistant.
The leather clad smartphone sports a triple rear camera setup with 40MP+20MP+8MP sensors. The rear cameras come with LED flash and Super HDR. For selfies and video calls, the front panel of the smartphone houses a 24MP RGB camera that comes with 3D facial unlock and 3D live emoji with GIF and MP4 files. Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design houses a 4,200mAh battery.
For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
This is when Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is getting launched
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 smartphone is all set to be launched at an event in China that is scheduled for October 25. Xiaomi has made it official that the third generation of its Mi Mix flagship range will be unveiled this month. Much like other smartphones in the Mi Mix series, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 will also feature a bezel-less design and come with high-end specifications.
It is worth noticing that a teaser which leaked earlier this month revealed that Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 smartphone will be launched at Nanjing Sports Centre. The development regarding the launch of Mi Mix 3 has been confirmed on Xiaomi’s official Weibo account and also by Donovan Sung, the company’s official spokesperson, on Twitter.
A number of speculations and rumours about the upcoming device have surfaced online since the last few weeks. It is expected that the smartphone will come with 5G capabilities because it sports a 5G+ logo on the status bar. Xiaomi’s President Lin Bin also teased a camera slider. But rather than the one we saw on Oppo Find X, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 mobile is likely to sport a camera slider similar to Honor Magic 2. Reports also suggest that Xiaomi Mi Mix 3’s camera slider could come with both front and rear cameras. This is because the company has teased a nearly bezel-less display that comes without a notch, much like Vivo Nex. Xiaomi has also teased on Weibo two features of the upcoming smartphone. In the picture shared by Xiaomi, two cards are place together and one says 5G, while the other says 10G. The same image has also been shared on Sung on his Twitter handle. The ‘5G’ obviously means that Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 will come with 5G capabilities, and the 10G points towards the presence of 10GB RAM on the device. What makes us even more sure is the fact that Sung said in his tweet, “5G speeds, 10GB RAM, 8 days left.” If this turns out to be true, then Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 will be one among the first smartphones ever to arrive with that much memory.Two years ago, we launched the first generation Mi MIX.
— Donovan Sung (@donovansung) October 16, 2018
On Oct 25, we'll be officially launching #MiMIX3 in Beijing! ❤️#Xiaomi pic.twitter.com/dnULlEOdUU
However, 6GB RAM and 8GB RAM variants of the smartphone are also expected. While the 6GB RAM model will come with either 64GB or 128GB inbuilt storage, the 8GB RAM variant is expected to have either 128GB or 256GB storage onboard. Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 will reportedly sport a Samsung QHD+ AMOLED display and will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor. The upcoming Android smartphone is expected to feature a 20MP selfie camera. For more details, we will have to wait till October 25, but we’ll keep you updated as more information about the device surfaces. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.5G speeds, 10GB RAM, 8 days left. ❤️ #Xiaomi #MiMIX3 https://t.co/SYCnyDx2eJ
— Donovan Sung (@donovansung) October 17, 2018
Asus Zenfone Max M1, Asus Zenfone Lite L1 launched in India: Price, specs and more
Taiwanese electronics company Asus has today expanded its lineup in India with two next smartphones. The smartphone maker has launched Asus Zenfone Max M1 and Asus Zenfone Lite L1 in the budget segment of the Indian market.
Both the smartphones are powered by Qualcomm’ Snapdragon 430 processor and run Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box. They both sport a fingerprint sensor as well as the face unlock technology. Let’s take a look at all the specifications and pricing details of the newly launched smartphones:
Asus Zenfone Max M1, Zenfone Lite L1 price and availability
Asus Zenfone Lite comes with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage and is priced at Rs 5,999, the Asus Zenfone Max M1 has 3GB RAM and 32GB onboard storage and bears a price tag of Rs 7,499. It is worth noticing that originally, the price of the smartphones was Rs 6,999 and Rs 8,999 respectively. But with festive season offers, they have been reduced by Rs 1,000 and Rs 5,00 respectively. Both the smartphones will be available exclusively on Flipkart during the website’s Festive Dhamaka Days sale.
As a part of the launch offers, buyers will get Rs 2,200 cashback and 50GB of additional data from Reliance Jio. Flipkart Complete Mobile Protection Plan can also be availed by customers at Rs 99.
Asus Zenfone Max M1 specifications
Asus Zenfone Max M1 smartphone features a 5.45-inch HD+ IPS display that comes with an 800:1 contrast ratio. Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor, the smartphone comes with 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage. Additionally, buyers will also be getting 100GB of Google Drive storage.
For imaging duties, there is a 13MP primary camera with f/2.0 aperture and 5p lens. The camera app of the smartphone can record FHD videos and Timelapse and comes with the Beauty Live feature that the company launched with Asus Zenfone Live. Modes of Asus Zenfone Max M1 include Portrait, Beauty, HDR, Panorama, and more.
There is an 8MP front facing snapper for selfies and video calls that comes with an LED flash, Beauty Live feature and has modes like Portrait, Beauty, HDR, etc. Asus Zenfone Max M1 houses a 4,000mAh battery and comes with standard connectivity options.
Additional features of the smartphone include AppLock and Hidden Cabinet which, as the names suggest, hides apps and folders of your choice with biometric security. The smartphone comes with a Face Unlock feature as well as a fingerprint sensor on its back panel. The smartphone is available in Black and Gold colour options.
Asus Zenfone Lite L1 specifications
Most of the specifications of Asus Zenfone Lite L1 are identical to Zenfone Max M1’s. But there are a few things that set them apart. Asus Zenfone Lite comes with 2GB RAM and 16GB onboard storage, has houses a 3,000mAh battery. The selfie camera that the smartphone sports is a 5MP instead of Zenfone Max M1’s 8MP. Also, it only comes with Face Unlock technology and does not have a fingerprint sensor.
For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
Huawei Watch GT, Band 3 Pro launched: Price and specifications
After weeks of speculations and rumours, Huawei unveiled its Mate 20 smartphone lineup at an event in London. But we got to see more than smartphones at the event, as Huawei Watch GT and Huawei Band 3 Pro were also launched yesterday.
Huawei Watch Gt runs the company’s Light OS platform and is powered by Cortex-M4 chipset with low power and high power processors. These promise an extended battery life of Huawei’s smartwatch.
The company has claimed that Huawei Watch GT’s battery will last 30 days if you only receive notifications – with heart rate tracking and GPS turned off.
Otherwise, the battery of the smartwatch will last two weeks which includes heart rate monitoring of low and high intensity, and if your usage is extremely heavy and you use GPS, heart rate sensor and always on screen, the smartwatch will last till 22 hours.
Huawei Watch GT is made of 316L stainless steel, has ceramic bezels, features a 1.39-inch AMOLED display and sports and dual crown. The smartwatch is available in two variants — Sport and Classic.
Both the variant of Huawei Watch GT come with 5ATM water resistance, which means you can easily take it with you for a swim.
The smartwatch also comes with an optical heart rate sensor that uses 6LEDs and comes with Huawei’s TruSeen 3.0 technology which, the company says is very efficient in reading users’ heart rate and gets better by learning over time.
Huawei Watch GT has GPS functionality which can be used to track users’ daily activities while being connected to the Health Assistant app. The smartwatch also comes with a built-in altimeter has the ability to track users’ steps and sleep.
While Huawei Watch GT Sport is priced at €199, Watch GT classic will bear a price tag of €249.
The company also announced Huawei Band 3 at the event. Priced at €99, the Huawei Band 3 sports a 0.95-inch AMOLED touchscreen and comes with a hear rate sensor and GPS. Much like Huawei Watch GT, the fitness tracker also offers 5ATM water resistance. The company has said that the tracker will last up to 20 days with normal usage.
For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
The company also announced Huawei Band 3 at the event. Priced at €99, the Huawei Band 3 sports a 0.95-inch AMOLED touchscreen and comes with a hear rate sensor and GPS. Much like Huawei Watch GT, the fitness tracker also offers 5ATM water resistance. The company has said that the tracker will last up to 20 days with normal usage.
For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. OnePlus 6T launch event invites to go live on October 17
Are you a die-hard OnePlus fan and you can’t wait for the company’s next flagship OnePlus 6T? If the answer to that it yes, then you’ll be happy to know that this time, you can also attend the launch event of the company’s upcoming flagship device.
But for being a part of OnePlus 6T’s launch event on October 30, you will have to purchase the launch invites. And you can do the same starting October 17 from OnePlus India’s official website. The sale of the invites will begin at 10:00am and one invite will cost Rs 999.
If you choose to go to watch the launch event of OnePlus 6T, you will also get to visit the experience zone there to take a better look at the flagship smartphone. Those who attend the event will also get a gift hamper by the company comprising of OnePlus Bullets Wireless, a OnePlus Pin Set and a OnePlus Sketch Book. The company will also give vouchers Rs 999 that can be availed at OnePlus India’s official website.
OnePlus has also added that the tickets that are being sold for the launch event are limited in number so those who are interested must be ready to grab the invites as soon as they go live at 10:00 am on October 17 at OnePlus India’s official website.
As we mentioned earlier, OnePlus 6T will be launched in New Delhi on October 30 at KDJW Stadium inside Indira Gandhi Sports Complex. It is worth noticing that the global launch of OnePlus 6T will take place in New York City on October 30 at 11am EDT. So basically, the India launch of the smartphone is scheduled to begin at the same time as its global launch.
In case you cannot make it to the event that day and still want to watch the upcoming Android flagship smartphone getting launched, you can do so by tuning into the livestream at the company’s official website.
OnePlus 6T has been up for pre-orders in the country since October 9 and interested buyers can book the device for themselves at Amazon India’s website, Croma outlets and at OnePlus offline stores.
For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
Huawei Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, Mate 20 X launched: Price and specifications
After weeks of rumours and leaks, Huawei has finally taken wraps off its Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro and Mate 20 X smartphones at an event in London today. The smartphones from Huawei Mate 20 lineup feature a triple rear camera setup, are powered by the latest flagship HiSilicon Kirin 980 7nm processor, and come with 40W Huawei SuperCharge technology. Huawei Mate 20 Pro also sports an indisplay fingerprint sensor.
Huawei Mate 20 X, on the other hand, has a 7.2-inch display and has support for the company’s M-Pen stylus. Huawei has also launched the world’s first Nano memory card, which is said to be 45% smaller than an average microSD card.
Huawei Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, Mate 20 X price
Huawei Mate 20 comes has been launched in two variants, one with 4GB RAM and the other with 6GB RAM. Both the variants come with 128GB internal storage and are priced at EUR 799 and EUR 849 respectively. The Huawei Mate 20 Pro only comes with 6GB RAM and 128GB inbuilt storage and bears a price tag of EUR 1049. There’s plenty of choice if you are interested in buying either of the two smartphones as they are available in five colour options – Emerald Green, Twilight, Midnight Blue, Pink Gold and Black.
Huawei Mate 20 X mobile will only be available in 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant and will cost EUR 899. It will be available in Midnight Blue and Phantom Silver colour options.
However, there is no word on the pricing or availability of the three smartphones in India.
Huawei Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, Mate 20 X specifications
Huawei Mate 20 features a 6.53-inch full-HD+ RGBW display that has an aspect ratio of 18.7:9 aspect ratio and comes with 88.07% screen to body ratio. Powered by HiSilicon Kirin 980 7nm SoC with dual AI processor, the smartphone is available in the RAM and storage variants we mentioned earlier. Huawei Mate 20 houses a 4,000mAh battery that supports 40W Huawei SuperCharge technology. The smartphone runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with EMUI 9.0. For imaging duties, the Mate 20 sports a Leica triple rear camera setup that comes with a 16MP ultra wide angle primary sensor, a 12MP wide angle secondary sensor and a third 8MP telephoto sensor. The smartphone also has an LED flash and SuperHDR. On the front, there is a 24MP selfie camera. Connectivity options of the smartphone include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, and a USB Type-C port.
Speaking of Huawei Mate 20 Pro, it sports a 6.39-inch QHD+ curved OLED display, and has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9, 86.9% screen-to-body ratio, and high colour saturation. The smartphone also comes with an indisplay fingerprint sensor and has IP68 rating, which means that it is water and dust resistant.
Huawei Mate 20 Pro also sports a triple rear camera setup with a 40MP primary wide angle sensor, a 20MP secondary ultra wide angle sensor, and an 8MP 3X telephoto sensor. The rear cameras of the smartphone are clubbed with LED flash and Super HDR. For selfies and video calls, there is a 24MP RGB camera on the front panel of the smartphone. The front facing camera comes with support for 3D facial unlock and 3D live emoji with GIF and MP4 files. It houses a 4,200mAH battery and has support for wireless charging.
Coming to Huawei Mate 20X, the phablet by the Chinese technology company comes with a 7.2-inch FHD+ OLED display that has an aspect ratio of 18.7:9. It has support for Huawei M-Pen. It has a massive 5,000mAh battery and the company claims that battery backup of the smartphone is up to 23 hours of video playback. Huawei Mate 20 X also sports a Leica triple rear camera setup with 40-megapixel primary sensor, a 20-megapixel telephoto sensor and an 8-megapixel ultra wide-angle sensor. The smartphone comes with IP53 water and dust resistance rating.
For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
Lenovo A5 with 4,000mAh battery launched in India: Price, specifications and more
Lenovo today expanded its budget lineup in the country with the launch of its A5 smartphone. The Lenovo A5 smartphone defies the current trend and comes without a notch on its display. It has a fingerprint sensor on its back panel and houses a massive 4,000mAh battery. The smartphone was launched along with Lenovo K9, which is the successor of the company’s K8. It is worth noticing that Lenovo A5 smartphone was announced in China in June this year. Here, we tell you the pricing and specification details of the smartphone.
Lenovo A5 price in India
Lenovo A5 will be available in two storage variants in India. While one comes with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage, the other comes with 3GB RAM and 32GB onboard storage. The base model is priced at Rs 5,999 and the 3GB RAM version is priced at Rs 6,999. You can pick the smartphone up from Flipkart, and one can click on the ‘Notify Me’ button to know more about the availability of the device.
Lenovo A5 specifications
Lenovo’s new budget smartphone features a 5.45-inch HD+ IPS display that comes with an aspect ratio of 18:9. The dual SIM smartphone runs Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with ZUI 3.9. Powered by a 1.5GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6739 processor, the smartphone comes with either 2GB or 3GB RAM.
While the 2GB RAM variant comes with 16GB onboard storage, the 3GB RAM version has 32GB internal storage. If users require more storage on the device, they can install a microSD card of up to 256GB.
For imaging duties, the Lenovo A5 mobile sports a 13-megapixel camera which comes with f/2.2 aperture, autofocus and monochrome flash. There is also an 8MP front facing snapper for selfies and video calls. The selfie camera of the device comes with an f/2.2 aperture. One among the key highlights of the smartphone is its massive 4,000mAh battery. The smartphone also houses a fingerprint sensor on its back panel.
Connectivity options on the Lenovo A5 smartphone include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, a micro-USB port, and a 3.5mm jack. The latest offering by Lenovo comes with an accelerometer, ambient light sensor and a proximity sensor.
For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
Lenovo K9 with four cameras launched in India: Price, specifications and more
After being absent for a year from the Indian market, Chinese smartphone manufacturer Lenovo is back with its brand new smartphone K9. Lenovo K9 is the successor of last year’s K8 smartphone and it sports dual rear cameras at the front as well as at the back panel. The smartphone comes with an updated camera and an improved design, but falls short of its predecessor as far as the battery goes.
Here are all the pricing and specification details of the newly launched Lenovo K9 smartphone that you should know about:
Lenovo K9 price and availability in India
Lenovo K9 mobile is only available in 3GB RAM/32GB internal storage variant in India and bears a price tag of Rs 8,999. The smartphone is available in Black and Blue colour options in the country. Lenovo K9 will be sold exclusively via Flipkart and those who wish to buy the smartphone can go to the website and hit on the ‘Notify Me’ button to register their interest.
Lenovo K9 specifications
Lenovo K9 features a 5.7-inch HD+ display that has an aspect ratio of 18:9 and comes with 2.5D glass protection. The dual SIM smartphone is powered by 2.0GHz MediaTek MT6762 octa-core processor paired with 3GB RAM. The smartphone comes with 32GB of internal storage and can hold a microSD card of up to 128GB.
In terms of cameras, the smartphone comes with a dual rear camera setup with 13MP+5MP sensors. While the 13MP primary sensor comes with f2.2 aperture, 1.12 micrometer and PDAF, the 5MP secondary sensor has f2.4 aperture, 1.12 micrometer and color correlated temperature.
Besides this, the smartphone also has dual selfie cameras with 13MP and 5MP sensors. While the 13MP selfie camera comes with autofocus, f2.2 aperture and 1.12 micrometer, the 5MP front facing snapper comes with f2.2 aperture, 1.12 micrometer and selfie light.
The smartphone runs Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with ZUI and houses a 3,000mAh battery. It is worth noticing that Lenovo K8 packed a 4,000mAh battery.
Connectivity options on the smartphone include LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB Type-C, 3.5mm audio jack among others.
For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
[Video] Honor 8X Unboxing, First Impressions and Camera Shots
![[Video] Honor 8X Unboxing, First Impressions and Camera Shots](https://www.gadgetbridge.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/maxresdefault-1-768x432.jpg "[Video] Honor 8X Unboxing, First Impressions and Camera Shots")
Check out our Honor 8X Unboxing, First Impressions and Camera Shots in this video.
The Honor 8X is now available in India, it has 6GB RAM and 64GB storage. Comes with an Octa-Core CPU, 3750mAh battery and dual rear cameras. These are powered by 20MP + 2MP sensors. The front camera is powered by a 16 MP sensor. Check out the rear camera shots of the honor 8X in this video. VoLTE is supported too. Over that, it has a finger print reader as well.
Honor 8X’s 4GB RAM/64GB storage variant is priced at Rs 14,999, 6GB RAM/128GB storage model costs Rs 16,999, and 6GB RAM/64GB version sports a price tag of Rs 18,999.
For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
Honor 8X vs Oppo Realme 2 Pro vs Nokia 6.1 Plus vs Xiaomi Poco F1: Comparison
Huawei’s sub-brand Honor today launched its 8X smartphone in India. The Honor 8X smartphone comes in three storage variants in India and its starting price is Rs 14,999. Here, we compare the smartphone with three other phones that are close to it in terms of price or specifications. Read our comparison of Honor 8X, Oppo Realme 2 Pro, Nokia 6.1 Plus and Xiaomi Poco F1, so that it is easy for you to decide which among the four is the right buy for you:
Honor 8X: 6.5-inch Full HD+ display with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Nokia 6.1 Plus: 5.8-inch Full HD+ screen that has an aspect ratio of 19:9.
Realme 2 Pro: 6.3-inch FullView display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Xiaomi Poco F1: 6.18-inch Full-HD+ screen with an 18.7:9 aspect ratio
Honor 8X: Powered by Huawei’s latest processor — Octa-Core Kirin 710 12nm SoC coupled with ARM Mali-G51 MP4 GPU.
Nokia 6.1 Plus: 1.8GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 636 14nm processor clubbed with Adreno 509 GPU.
Realme 2 Pro: Octa Core Snapdragon 660 14nm processor paired with Adreno 512 GPU.
Xiaomi Poco F1: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor
Honor 8X: 4GB RAM/64GB internal storage, 6GB RAM/64GB onboard storage and 6GB RAM/128GB inbuilt storage.
Nokia 6.1 Plus: 4GB RAM/64GB internal storage.
Realme 2 Pro: 4GBRAM/64GB internal storage, 6GB RAM/64GB onboard storage, 8GB RAM/128GB inbuilt storage.
Xiaomi Poco F1: 6GB/8GB RAM with 64GB/ 128GB/ 256GB internal storage.
Honor 8X: Yes, up to 400GB
Nokia 6.1 Plus: Yes, up to 400GB
Realme 2 Pro: Yes, up to 256GB
Xiaomi Poco F1: Yes, up to 256GB
Honor 8X: Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with EMUI 8.2.
Nokia 6.1 Plus: Android 8.1 Oreo, is promised to get Android 9.0 Pie update.
Realme 2 Pro: Android 8.1 Oreo topped with ColorOS 5.2.
Xiaomi Poco F1: Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with MIUI 9.6.
Honor 8X: 20MP+ 2MP dual rear cameras clubbed with LED flash.
Nokia 6.1 Plus: 16MP RGB primary camera with dual-tone LED flash clubbed with a 5MP Monochrome secondary rear camera.
Realme 2 Pro: 16MP rear camera with Sony IMX398 sensor and LED flash paired with a 2MP secondary camera.
Xiaomi Poco F1: 12MP Sony IMX363 sensor along with a 5MP depth sensor from Samsung.
Honor 8X: 16MP front facing snapper with f/2.0 aperture.
Nokia 6.1 Plus: 16MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture.
Realme 2 Pro: 16MP selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture.
Xiaomi Poco F1: 20MP front facing camera camera
Honor 8X: 3,750mAh battery
Nokia 6.1 Plus: 3,060mAh battery
Realme 2 Pro: 3,500mAh
Xiaomi Poco F1: 4,000mAh
Honor 8X: Rs 14,999
Nokia 6.1 Plus: Rs 15,999
Realme 2 Pro: Rs 8,990
Xiaomi Poco F1: Rs 20,999
For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
[td_smart_list_end]
In This Article
Display
Honor 8X: 6.5-inch Full HD+ display with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Nokia 6.1 Plus: 5.8-inch Full HD+ screen that has an aspect ratio of 19:9.
Realme 2 Pro: 6.3-inch FullView display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Xiaomi Poco F1: 6.18-inch Full-HD+ screen with an 18.7:9 aspect ratio
Processor
Honor 8X: Powered by Huawei’s latest processor — Octa-Core Kirin 710 12nm SoC coupled with ARM Mali-G51 MP4 GPU.
Nokia 6.1 Plus: 1.8GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 636 14nm processor clubbed with Adreno 509 GPU.
Realme 2 Pro: Octa Core Snapdragon 660 14nm processor paired with Adreno 512 GPU.
Xiaomi Poco F1: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor
RAM and storage
Honor 8X: 4GB RAM/64GB internal storage, 6GB RAM/64GB onboard storage and 6GB RAM/128GB inbuilt storage.
Nokia 6.1 Plus: 4GB RAM/64GB internal storage.
Realme 2 Pro: 4GBRAM/64GB internal storage, 6GB RAM/64GB onboard storage, 8GB RAM/128GB inbuilt storage.
Xiaomi Poco F1: 6GB/8GB RAM with 64GB/ 128GB/ 256GB internal storage.
Support for microSD card
Honor 8X: Yes, up to 400GB
Nokia 6.1 Plus: Yes, up to 400GB
Realme 2 Pro: Yes, up to 256GB
Xiaomi Poco F1: Yes, up to 256GB
Operating system
Honor 8X: Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with EMUI 8.2.
Nokia 6.1 Plus: Android 8.1 Oreo, is promised to get Android 9.0 Pie update.
Realme 2 Pro: Android 8.1 Oreo topped with ColorOS 5.2.
Xiaomi Poco F1: Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with MIUI 9.6.
Primary cameras
Honor 8X: 20MP+ 2MP dual rear cameras clubbed with LED flash.
Nokia 6.1 Plus: 16MP RGB primary camera with dual-tone LED flash clubbed with a 5MP Monochrome secondary rear camera.
Realme 2 Pro: 16MP rear camera with Sony IMX398 sensor and LED flash paired with a 2MP secondary camera.
Xiaomi Poco F1: 12MP Sony IMX363 sensor along with a 5MP depth sensor from Samsung.
Selfie cameras
Honor 8X: 16MP front facing snapper with f/2.0 aperture.
Nokia 6.1 Plus: 16MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture.
Realme 2 Pro: 16MP selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture.
Xiaomi Poco F1: 20MP front facing camera camera
Battery
Honor 8X: 3,750mAh battery
Nokia 6.1 Plus: 3,060mAh battery
Realme 2 Pro: 3,500mAh
Xiaomi Poco F1: 4,000mAh
Starting price
Honor 8X: Rs 14,999
Nokia 6.1 Plus: Rs 15,999
Realme 2 Pro: Rs 8,990
Xiaomi Poco F1: Rs 20,999
For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
[td_smart_list_end] HP ENVY x360 convertible laptop with AMD Ryzen processor launched in India
HP India today expanded its premium portfolio in India with the launch of HP ENVY x360 convertible laptop that is powered by AMD Ryzen processor. The new offering from HP comes in a Dark Ash Silver colour and sports an angular Damascus pattern. Other key highlights of the laptop include multi-threaded processing, powerful integrated graphics, thin bezel and edge-to-edge backlit keyboard.
Aimed at Indian millennials, the HP ENVY x360 laptop’s starting price is Rs 60,990 and it would go on sale in November. The 256GB variant of the convertible laptop will bear a price tag of Rs 74,990. If you are an interested buyer, you can pre-book the laptop at HP India’s website starting today. However, do keep in mind that pre-orders are only open till October 25.
The laptop features a Corning Gorilla Glass NBT touchscreen that is said to give a highly intuitive reaction and comes with a HP Active Pen.
HP ENVY x360 convertible laptop comes with four productive modes to enhance user experience. The laptop can shift modes according to what the user is doing, be it writing, drawing, watching videos, designing, etc.
As we mentioned before, HP’s ENVY x360 laptop is powered by AMD Ryzen Mobile processor that is claimed to offer up to 175% more multi-thread CPU performance and up to 41% faster application startup when compared to 7th Gen AMD FX 9800P.
With this processor on board, the laptop’s battery life lasts up to 12.5 hours and can go from 0 to 50% with 45 minutes of charging with HP Fast Charge technology, the company added.
The newly launched convertible comes with HP Command Center that enables users to optimise system performance, fan noise and temperature with its CoolSense technology. HP ENVY x360 also supports Gigabit Wi-Fi speeds that provide fast internet connections for various streaming apps.
Speaking on the occasion of the launch, Vickram Bedi, Senior Director, Personal Systems, HP India, said, “At HP, we believe in insights-driven innovation that enables us to deliver the PC experiences that users want. As a new addition to our premium products portfolio, the HP Envy x360 is a combination of stylish, sleek design, optimum performance and quality, at an affordable cost”
Sumeer Chandra, Managing Director, HP India also spoke about the product at the launch. He was quoted saying, “In continuum with our strategy of Core, Growth and Future, we expand our product portfolio to meet evolving consumer demands. The new HP ENVY x360 is designed and built for millennials who want their products to keep up with their dynamic lifestyle and work.”
For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
Honor 8X with 6GB RAM, Huawei’s HiSilicon Kirin 710 processor launched in India: Price, specifications and more
Huawei’s sub-brand Honor has today launched its 8X smartphone in India. The Honor 8X comes with a 6.5-inch display and is the company’s first smartphone in India to be powered by HiSilicon Kirin 710 SoC, which is Huawei’s latest processor. Other key highlights of the smartphone include up to 6GB RAM and up to 128GB internal storage. As the name suggests, the new offering by Honor is the successor to Honor 7X and was launched last month in China. Here’s a look at the pricing and the specification details of the newly launched smartphone in India:
Honor 8X price in India
Honor 8X comes in three storage variants in India including 4GB RAM/64GB internal storage, 6GB RAM/64GB onboard storage and 6GB RAM/128GB inbuilt storage. It is available in Black, Blue and Red colour options in the country. While the 4GB RAM/64GB storage variant is priced at Rs 14,999, 6GB RAM/128GB storage model costs Rs 18,999, and 6GB RAM/64GB version bears a price tag of Rs 16,999.
At the given price, the smartphone competes with the likes of Vivo V9 Pro, Nokia 6.1 Plus, LG Q7, Xiaomi’s Poco F1 and Oppo F9.
Honor 8X will be available on Amazon India’s website, starting October 24.
Honor 8X specifications
Honor 8X is dual SIM smartphone that features a 6.5-inch fullView display that has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and comes with 2.5D Glass. Honor 8X has a screen to body ratio of 91% and has a double textured design with 15 layers of Aurora glass. Powered by Huawei’s latest octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 710 processor clubbed with either 4GB or 6GB of RAM, the smartphone comes in the three storage variants that we mentioned earlier. Honor 8X can hold a microSD card of up to 400GB.
On the camera front, Honor 8X sports a dual AI camera setup on its back panel with 20MP and 2MP sensors. The company says that the smartphone can identify over 500 scenarios in 22 categories. The primary cameras of the smartphone can be used to take Super Slow Motion videos. There is a 16MP AI selfie camera on the smartphone’s front panel that comes with f/2.0 aperture and fixed focus. The Honor 8X smartphone houses a 3,750mAh battery that has support for 5V/2A (10W) charging and comes with intelligent power saving.
According to the company, Honor 8X is the world’s first Rheinland certified eye protection mobile phone.
The connectivity options of the smartphone include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.1, GPS/A-GPS, 3.5mm headphone jack and a microUSB port.
For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
On the camera front, Honor 8X sports a dual AI camera setup on its back panel with 20MP and 2MP sensors. The company says that the smartphone can identify over 500 scenarios in 22 categories. The primary cameras of the smartphone can be used to take Super Slow Motion videos. There is a 16MP AI selfie camera on the smartphone’s front panel that comes with f/2.0 aperture and fixed focus. The Honor 8X smartphone houses a 3,750mAh battery that has support for 5V/2A (10W) charging and comes with intelligent power saving.
According to the company, Honor 8X is the world’s first Rheinland certified eye protection mobile phone.
The connectivity options of the smartphone include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.1, GPS/A-GPS, 3.5mm headphone jack and a microUSB port.
For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen dies at 65
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen died due to complications of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma today. He was 65 and had confirmed earlier this month that he was undergoing treatment for the disease.
Paul Allen was Bill Gates’ friend since childhood and started Microsoft with him in 1975. In 1983, he left the company while he was being treated for Hodgkin’s lymphoma, but he stayed on the company’s board through 2000. He was treated for the condition in 2009, but later the disease relapsed.
Gates have given a statement to ABC News saying that he is “heartbroken by the passing of one of my oldest and dearest friends.” He further went on to say that, “From our early days together at Lakeside School, through our partnership in the creation of Microsoft, to some of our joint philanthropic projects over the years, Paul was a true partner and dear friend. Personal computing would not have existed without him. But Paul wasn’t content with starting one company. He channelled his intellect and compassion into a second act focused on improving people’s lives and strengthening communities in Seattle and around the world. He was fond of saying, ‘If it has the potential to do good, then we should do it.’ That’s the kind of person he was. Paul loved life and those around him, and we all cherished him in return. He deserved much more time, but his contributions to the world of technology and philanthropy will live on for generations to come. I will miss him tremendously.”
Microsoft’s CEO Satya Nadella also spoke about Allen saying that his contribution to Microsoft and to the industry was ‘indispensable.’ He said in a statement that, “Paul Allen’s contributions to our company, our industry, and to our community are indispensable. As co-founder of Microsoft, in his own quiet and persistent way, he created magical products, experiences and institutions, and in doing so, he changed the world. I have learned so much from him — his inquisitiveness, curiosity, and push for high standards is something that will continue to inspire me and all of us as Microsoft. Our hearts are with Paul’s family and loved ones. Rest in peace.”
In 2011, a memoir was published in which Allen revealed that he was the mind behind naming Microsoft and it was him who created the two-button mouse. According to the book, Allen was under-credited for the work he did at Microsoft and Bill Gates took more ownership of the technology giant than he deserved. Although the book initially did create some stir, two years later, Gates and Allen posed for a photo together and confirmed that they were still friends. After Allen left Microsoft, he became an investor through his company Vulcan and started putting his money in a number of companies. A lot of Allen’s work was focused in Seattle, where he became a big name because of his investments and donations. CEOs of other technology companies including Apple, Google and Amazon spoke about Allen on Twitter after the news of his demise came in.Statement from Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on the passing of Paul Allen: pic.twitter.com/1iLDLenLKz
— Microsoft (@Microsoft) October 15, 2018
Our industry has lost a pioneer and our world has lost a force for good. We send our deepest condolences to Paul’s friends, the Allen family and everyone at Microsoft.
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) October 15, 2018
We lost a great technology pioneer today – thank you Paul Allen for your immense contributions to the world through your work and your philanthropy. Thoughts are with his family and the entire Microsoft community.
— Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) October 15, 2018
While Apple CEO Tim Cook and Google CEO Sundar Pichai talked about his philanthropic work, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos said that his work inspired many. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.Very sad to hear of Paul Allen’s passing. His passion for invention and pushing forward inspired so many. He was relentless to the end. My heart goes out to Paul’s family and friends.
— Jeff Bezos (@JeffBezos) October 15, 2018
Coolpad Note 8 with 4,000mAh battery launched in India: Price, specifications and more
Coolpad has launched its Note 8 smartphone in India. The Coolpad Note 8 smartphone sports dual rear cameras, houses a 4,000mAh battery and sports the Face Unlock feature. With the smartphone, the company has expanded its budget segment in the country.
Speaking on the occasion of the launch, Syed Tajuddin, CEO, Coolpad India, said, “After going through a rough phase we are looking forward to make an impact in the Indian market with Coolpad Note 8. This product will also be our first cooperation with Paytm and we are looking forward to make it a mutually beneficial one.”
Coolpad Note 8 price in India
The newly launched smartphone from Coolpad is only available in one variant, with 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Coolpad Note 8 bears a price tag of Rs 9,999 and is exclusively made available on Paytm Mall. The smartphone is only available in Black Piano colour option.
Coolpad Note 8 specifications
Coolpad Note 8 is a dual SIM smartphone and features a 5.99-inch Full-HD+ display that has an aspect ratio of 18:9. Unlike most other smartphones that are being launched this year, Coolpad Note 8 does not sport a notch on its display. Powered by 1.5GHz MediaTek MTK6750T quad-core processor clubbed with 4GB RAM and MaliT860-MP2 GPU, the smartphone comes with 64GB internal storage. If users want more storage, they can add microSD cards of up to 128GB to their device. The device runs on Android 8.0 Oreo and houses a 4,000mAh battery which, according to the company, offers up to 200 hours of standby time and up to 8 hours of talk time.
On the camera front, Coolpad Note 8 mobile sports a dual camera setup with 16MP primary sensor with f/2.0 aperture and a 0.3MP sensor. For selfies and video calls, the device comes with an 8MP camera with f/2.2 aperture. The camera app of the smartphone has a number of filters that one can use on their images, face beauty to enhance selfies, and various modes like blur and panorama.
The connectivity options of the device include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.2 and 3.5mm audio jack, whereas the sensors include light sensor, accelerometer and proximity sensor. The device also comes with a fingerprint sensor on its back panel.
For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
WhatsApp is updating its ‘Delete for Everyone’ feature
WhatsApp has modified its ‘Delete for Everyone’ feature that was launched last year. The rather useful WhatsApp feature enables users to retract messages that they may have sent inadvertently.
When the feature was launched, users could recall the messages within seven minutes of sending. However, later on, the limit got increased to 1 hour 8 minutes and 16 seconds.
And now, the Facebook owned messaging app has plans to change the feature even more in order to enhance the user experience of the app.
The Twitter account that keeps a track of changes made in WhatsApp Beta, WABetaInfo, WhatsApp will soon be getting a ‘Recipient limit.’ Once the update comes to WhatsApp, if you delete a message for everyone, the message may not get recalled if the revoke request doesn’t reach the recipient within 13 hours, 8 minutes and 16 seconds (maybe because the phone was off).
Basically, even if you delete the message within the time limit that has been given by the company, but the revoke request somehow doesn’t reach the recipient, your message will not be deleted. It is worth noticing the new additions work in the background and users don’t have to do anything extra to make sure the revoke request is sent. The new modification to the feature has been added to prevent manipulation. WABetaInfo’s Twitter handle further says that the feature has been added as ‘a protection against modded users that revoked messages sent weeks, months and years ago.’LIMITS UPDATED!
— WABetaInfo (@WABetaInfo) October 11, 2018
WhatsApp has updated the "Recipient limit".
What does it mean? If you delete a message for everyone, but the recipient won't receive the revoke request within 13h, 8m, 16s (maybe because the phone was off), the message will **not** be revoked.
..(1/2)
Don’t confuse the time limit of revoke request being sent to recipient with the time limit of being allowed to delete messages. A sent message can still be recalled for only up to 1 hour 8 minutes and 16 seconds, while the time limit for revoke request reaching the recipient is 13 hours, 8 minutes and 16 seconds. The update in WhatsApp’s Delete for Everyone feature is expected to come to the popular instant messaging app in a few days along with the stickers update. Just days before tweeting about the ‘Recipient limit’ update, WABetaInfo’s Twitter handle has revealed that stickers will be coming to WhatsApp in its Android 2.18.307 version. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube...(2/2)
— WABetaInfo (@WABetaInfo) October 11, 2018
This is a protection against modded users that revoked messages sent weeks, months and years ago.
You can still delete a message for everyone within 1h, 8m, 16s as long as the recipient will receive your revoke request within 13h, 8m, 16s.
Sony UHS-II, the world’s toughest and fastest SD card launched in India
Sony has launched its UHS-II SD card in India today. The company is touting its latest offering as the world’s toughest and fastest SD card and it is also said to be the first ever rib-less SD card that comes without write protection switch. The newly launched Sony UHS-II SD card is a part of SF-G series TOUGH specification range and comes in 64GB and 128GB storage variants that are priced at Rs 13,290 and Rs 24,590 respectively.
The company has added some enhanced features to its newest SD card that are aimed at professional photographers, videographers and at those who use DSLRs or mirrorless cameras.
Sony’s new SD card is drop proof to 5 meters and bend proof to 180N. SD cards in SF-G series TOUGH specification come with IPX8 and IP6X ratings, making them water and dust resistant respectively. The SD cards in the said series also feature a UV Guard and are X-ray proof, magnet proof, anti-static and temperature proof.
Sony UHS-II SD card’s read speed is up to 300MB per second and write speed is up to 299MB per second. The SD card also comes with SD Scan Utility and File Rescue Software that enable users to keep their work safe.
Speaking on the occasion of the launch, the company has said, “Capturing fast-moving and unpredictable subjects, the new SF-G series is equipped with the world’s fastest write speed of up to 299MB/s, buffer clearing time is minimized, allowing the photographer to shoot many frames per second and capture the action that they want. The SF-G series TOUGH specification range also supports V90, the highest standard of video speed class, making it an ideal companion for shooting high resolution video. Furthermore, transferring high capacity photo and video files is made simple with the SF-G series TOUGH specification, thanks to a read speed of up to 300MB/s. This is another world’s fastest which dramatically enhances workflow efficiency after the shooting is all wrapped up. In a further acknowledgement of the practical needs of photographers, the SF-G series TOUGH specification range feature bright yellow banding design, making the card easier to spot in dark shooting conditions.”
For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro to launch in two RAM variants, four colour options: Report
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi may soon launch the Redmi Note 6 Pro in India. And as per a leak, Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro may be launched in India in two RAM variants and four colour options. According to a report in MySmartPrice, in India, Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro will be launched in 4GB RAM and 6GB RAM variants.
Both the models will come with 64GB inbuilt storage and would be able to hold a microSD card of up to 256GB. The report further said that the Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro will be launched in Rose Gold, Black, Blue and Red colour options. Last month saw the launch of the smartphone in Thailand, where it was unveiled in only 4GB RAM/ 64GB storage variant and Blue, Rose Gold and Black colour options.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro specifications
Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro features a 6.26-inch Full-HD+ IPS LCD display that has an aspect ratio of 19:9 and comes with a notch on its top. The screen is protected by 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass and according to the company, the smartphone has an 86% screen to body ratio.
Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor, the smartphone will be available in the above mentioned RAM options. As we told you earlier, both the variants of Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro will come with 64GB onboard storage and have a microSD card slot with a capacity of 256GB.
For imaging duties, Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro sports a dual rear camera setup with 12MP and 5MP sensors. While the 12MP camera supports dual autofocus, the 5MP camera has a depth sensor. The smartphone has a 20MP+2MP front facing snappers for selfies and video calls. The primary selfie camera sports pixel bining and the secondary selfie camera has a depth sensor.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro houses a 4,000mAh battery which, according to Xiaomi, lasts up to two days after one single charge. The smartphone runs Android Oreo skinned with MIUI 9.6.
The smartphone from Xiaomi is expected to launch in the budget segment in India reportedly within the ‘next few weeks’. The company saw a lot of success with the smartphone’s predecessor, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro.
For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
Apple Watch Series 4 goes on pre-orders in India
Apple Watch Series 4 was unveiled with a number of new features last month. And now, the smartwatch is to foray in the Indian market on October 19. The Apple Watch series 4 comes with a 30% bigger display and 50% louder speaker than its predecessor. Here’s a look at Apple Watch Series 4’s India pricing and availability details:
Apple Watch Series 4 price in India
Apple Watch Series 4 smartwatch will be launched in GPS and Cellular versions in India and its pricing will also vary according to its screen size. Speaking of the GPS version, the 40mm variant of Apple Watch Series 4 will be priced at Rs 40,900, while the 44mm model is cost Rs 49,900. The Cellular version will be slightly more expensive with the 40mm model bearing a price tag of Rs 49,900 and the 44mm variant being priced at Rs 52,900. However, these pricing details are only valid on the aluminium case Apple Watch Series 4, which will be available in three colour variants — Silver Space Grey and Gold.
You can also go for the stainless steel option which comes with a Sport Band. While the Cellular version with 40mm display will bear a price tag of Rs 67,900, the 444mm display variant will cost Rs 71,900. The two variants with Milanese Loop wristband instead if Sport Band will be available for Rs 76,900 and Rs 80,900 respectively.
Besides the standard steel finish option, Apple Watch Series 4 stainless steel models also come in Space Black and Gold colours.
Apple will begin the sales of Apple Watch Series 4 in India starting October 19 and the smartwatch’s pre-orders have started already on Flipkart and IndiaiStore.com. The smartwatch is also listed on Paytm Mall. When we checked the three websites, the smartwatch was already out of stock on Paytm Mall and only one variant was still available for pre-order on Flipkart.
Apple Watch Series 4 specifications
To recall from last month, Apple Watch Series 4 is powered by Apple S4 Soc that comes with 64-bit dual-core processor. According to the company, the new SoC delivers up to two times faster performance over Apple Watch Series 3. The smartwatch can detect hard falls and can be used to record an ECG.
It runs WatchOS 5 out of the box and can be used to take phone calls, and take commands from Siri. The microphone on the smartwatch has also been relocated next to its Digital Crown and this, according to Apple, will reduce echo and will result in better sound quality than its predecessor. The smartwatch, much like Apple Watch Series 3, has an all-day battery life.
For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
Two new Asus Zenfone smartphones set to launch in India on October 17
Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer Asus has sent out invites to the media for an event that is scheduled to for October 17 in New Delhi. Although there is no word from the company on what it plans to launch this week, a tweet from the brand’s official Twitter handle that says that two new Asus Zenfone smartphones will get unveiled in India.
It is worth noticing that two devices that will be launched are ‘India First’ smartphones from Asus. This means that Asus is holding the global launch of the two upcoming smartphones in India.
And although the company has not revealed which smartphones it will be launching in India, the invite does have a Flipkart logo made on it which implies that both the Asus Zenfone phones will be Flipkart exclusive. If you are wondering what to expect on the Asus’ launch event on October 17, in all probability, we will get to see the successor of Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (review) getting showcased. However, we don’t know anything about the specifications of the upcoming budget smartphone from Asus and we will have to wait till the launch till we can tell you. If the company chooses to go the Realme 2 Pro and Xiaomi Poco F1 way, we may see Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 come with 8GB RAM. The smartphone may also sport a notch on its display and sport an aspect ratio of more than 18:9. The dual rear camera setup, stock Android operating system and the fingerprint sensor that we saw in Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 may remain the same in the upcoming device. Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 was launched in April this year and is available in three storage variants in the country. While the base model comes with 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage, the 64GB onboard storage model is clubbed with either 4GB RAM or 6GB RAM. The three variants are priced at Rs 10,999, Rs 12,999 and Rs 14,999 respectively. The smartphone was sold in India exclusively via Flipkart and the company has said that it saw 1 million units of the phone being sold within six months of its launch. As for the other smartphone that is scheduled to be unveiled, we will have to wait for the launch event on October 17. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.At ASUS, we are constantly looking to innovate and make our products befitting to the Indian Market. Tune in to the live stream on 17th October and witness the launch of our two new smartphones in India! Including a Global First! Watch this space for more. pic.twitter.com/3EONkpkL2i
— ASUS India (@ASUSIndia) October 14, 2018
Comparison: Nokia 8110 4G vs JioPhone 2
Nokia last week played the nostalgia card on us once again and launched the Banana phone in India. Nokia 8110 4G, as the name suggests, is a revamped version of the company’s popular 8110 device. The Matrix phone from Nokia directly competes with JioPhone 2. Both the feature phones run KaiOS and have recently got support for some widely used apps like WhatsApp, YouTube, and Google Maps which obviously makes them better value for money devices. Both Nokia 8110 4G and JioPhone 2 come with support for 4G VoLTE and sport a QWERTY keypad. While Nokia 8110 4G has some nifty features and comes with the revamped version of the iconic Snake game, JioPhone 2 has been launched by Reliance with the idea of getting 4G connectivity to one and all.
But which one should you choose among them? Should you give in to nostalgia and pick the revamped Nokia 8110 4G smart feature phone or will JioPhone 2 prove to be a better buy? Also, should you opt to buy either of the two as your primary device or are they only good enough to be a secondary one?
Here, we compare all the specifications and pricing of the two smart feature phones so that you can decide which one is the right buy for you:
Nokia 8110 4G: 2.4-inch QVGA TFT curved display
JioPhone 2: 2.4-inch QVGA screen
Nokia 8110 4G: 1.1GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 205 processor
JioPhone 2: 1.1GHz dual-core processor
Nokia 8110 4G: 2MP primary camera with LED flash
JioPhone 2: 2MP rear camera
Nokia 8110 4G: N.A.
JioPhone 2: 0.3MP (VGA) front facing camera
Nokia 8110 4G: 512MB RAM and 4GB of internal storage
JioPhone 2: 512MB of RAM and 4GB of onboard storage
Nokia 8110 4G: No
JioPhone 2: Up to 128GB
Nokia 8110 4G: 1,500mAh battery
JioPhone 2: 2,000mAh battery
Nokia 8110 4G: Feature OS powered by KaiOS
JioPhone 2: KaiOS
Nokia 8110 4G: Rs 5,999
JioPhone 2: Rs 2,999
For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
[td_smart_list_end]
In This Article
Display
Nokia 8110 4G: 2.4-inch QVGA TFT curved display
JioPhone 2: 2.4-inch QVGA screen
Processor
Nokia 8110 4G: 1.1GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 205 processor
JioPhone 2: 1.1GHz dual-core processor
Primary camera
Nokia 8110 4G: 2MP primary camera with LED flash
JioPhone 2: 2MP rear camera
Selfie camera
Nokia 8110 4G: N.A.
JioPhone 2: 0.3MP (VGA) front facing camera
RAM and storage
Nokia 8110 4G: 512MB RAM and 4GB of internal storage
JioPhone 2: 512MB of RAM and 4GB of onboard storage
Support for microSD card
Nokia 8110 4G: No
JioPhone 2: Up to 128GB
Battery
Nokia 8110 4G: 1,500mAh battery
JioPhone 2: 2,000mAh battery
Operating system
Nokia 8110 4G: Feature OS powered by KaiOS
JioPhone 2: KaiOS
Price
Nokia 8110 4G: Rs 5,999
JioPhone 2: Rs 2,999
For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
[td_smart_list_end] Nokia 3.1 Plus first impressions
This week saw a big yet affordable upgrade come to HMD Global’s Nokia lineup. The company launched its Nokia 3.1 Plus smartphone in India, which is the successor to Nokia 3.1 that was unveiled in July. To recall, although Nokia 3.1 was a value for money device, it did lack some key features. For instance, the smartphone did not come with a fingerprint sensor.
But we don’t have a reason to complain anymore, because Nokia 3.1 Plus does address the complaints users had with its predecessor. The smartphone features a bigger screen than Nokia 3.1, comes with a fingerprint scanner on its back panel and even has a bumped up MediaTek HelioP22 processor and a 3,500mAh battery. But that’s still not the best thing that the company has added to the new smartphone. Nokia 3.1 Plus sports a dual rear camera that enables it offer portrait mode effects. And like all other Nokia smartphones that have been launched recently, the mobile phone comes under the Android One program, which gives it an edge over others because it will get timely Android updates for two years and security patches for three years.
The smartphone costs Rs 11,499, and at this price it competes with the likes of Moto G6 (review), Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro and Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (review). We spent some time with the Nokia 3.1 Plus and here are our first impressions of the device.
Nokia 3.1 Plus design
We really liked the design of Nokia 3.1 Plus. The smartphone has a sturdy built and it feels solid to hold. And it was certainly refreshing to use a smartphone that has matte finish as it means no fingerprint smudges. The back panel of Nokia 3.1 Plus houses the dual rear cameras, LED flash and the fingerprint scanner. The volume rocker and power buttons are sandwiched on the right edge and the SIM card and microSD card slots are on the left edge. The top and bottom edges house the 3.5mm jack, USB port and speaker grilles.
Flip the phone over and you’ll see the 6-inch screen of the smartphone with Nokia branding, earpiece and selfie camera on top. Overall, we really liked the design of Nokia 3.1 Plus. It definitely is one among the better looking phones in the budget segment and its matte finish makes it stand out.
Nokia 3.1 Plus display
Nokia 3.1 Plus smartphone sports a 6-inch HD+ IPS display that has an aspect ratio of 18:9. One thing that we found to be a differentiator is the fact that Nokia 3.1 Plus does not sport a notch on its display, something that is not very common anymore. Coming back to the display, it showcased bright and vibrant colours and had good viewing angles. The colour reproduction is accurate and the images projected are sharp and clear. In our limited time with the phone, the only downside to the display that we observed was its sunlight readability. That certainly could have been better. But you’ll have to wait for our review till we give you our complete opinion on it.
Nokia 3.1 Plus cameras
Nokia 3.1 Plus sports dual rear cameras with a 13MP sensor that comes with an f2.0 aperture and a 5MP sensor that has an f2.4 aperture. The front panel of the smartphone houses an 8MP camera with f2.2 aperture. Bokeh feature is present on the dual rear cameras as well as on the selfie camera of Nokia 3.1 Plus. It is worth noticing that the dual rear cameras have the Live Bokeh mode, which basically enable the user to adjust the depth in Bokeh mode before he clicks a picture. However, the same cannot be done while clicking selfies. Time-lapse and slow motion videos can also be recorded using Nokia 3.1 Plus. We took a few shots using the smartphone and we were impressed by the colour reproduction and the details that the cameras captured. However, our opinion as of now is limited to shots taken in brightly lit areas. You would have to wait for our full review to know about the low-light shots. One aspect of the smartphone that truly disappointed us was the selfie camera. If you are selfie fan, you may not be too happy with the results you’ll get from Nokia 3.1 Plus’ front facing snapper. We tried to take a number of shots, but the selfies we took were just not up to the mark as compared to other smartphones in this price segment. But then, we will use it for a little longer before we jump to any conclusions about it.
What we think
In the limited time that we got with the Nokia 3.1 Plus, we loved its design and even found our experience with the display to be good. The cameras did leave us with mixed feelings, but as we said, it would be too soon for us to jump to any conclusion. The smartphone does have its own set of positive points and because it comes under the Android One program, it may be one among the first budget phones in the country to get an Android Pie update. Till now, Nokia 3.1 Plus seems to be a promising budget smartphone, but we will use it for a few more days and come back to talk about its performance and battery life.
For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
We really liked the design of Nokia 3.1 Plus. The smartphone has a sturdy built and it feels solid to hold. And it was certainly refreshing to use a smartphone that has matte finish as it means no fingerprint smudges. The back panel of Nokia 3.1 Plus houses the dual rear cameras, LED flash and the fingerprint scanner. The volume rocker and power buttons are sandwiched on the right edge and the SIM card and microSD card slots are on the left edge. The top and bottom edges house the 3.5mm jack, USB port and speaker grilles.
Flip the phone over and you’ll see the 6-inch screen of the smartphone with Nokia branding, earpiece and selfie camera on top. Overall, we really liked the design of Nokia 3.1 Plus. It definitely is one among the better looking phones in the budget segment and its matte finish makes it stand out.
Nokia 3.1 Plus display
Nokia 3.1 Plus smartphone sports a 6-inch HD+ IPS display that has an aspect ratio of 18:9. One thing that we found to be a differentiator is the fact that Nokia 3.1 Plus does not sport a notch on its display, something that is not very common anymore. Coming back to the display, it showcased bright and vibrant colours and had good viewing angles. The colour reproduction is accurate and the images projected are sharp and clear. In our limited time with the phone, the only downside to the display that we observed was its sunlight readability. That certainly could have been better. But you’ll have to wait for our review till we give you our complete opinion on it.
Nokia 3.1 Plus cameras
Nokia 3.1 Plus sports dual rear cameras with a 13MP sensor that comes with an f2.0 aperture and a 5MP sensor that has an f2.4 aperture. The front panel of the smartphone houses an 8MP camera with f2.2 aperture. Bokeh feature is present on the dual rear cameras as well as on the selfie camera of Nokia 3.1 Plus. It is worth noticing that the dual rear cameras have the Live Bokeh mode, which basically enable the user to adjust the depth in Bokeh mode before he clicks a picture. However, the same cannot be done while clicking selfies. Time-lapse and slow motion videos can also be recorded using Nokia 3.1 Plus. We took a few shots using the smartphone and we were impressed by the colour reproduction and the details that the cameras captured. However, our opinion as of now is limited to shots taken in brightly lit areas. You would have to wait for our full review to know about the low-light shots. One aspect of the smartphone that truly disappointed us was the selfie camera. If you are selfie fan, you may not be too happy with the results you’ll get from Nokia 3.1 Plus’ front facing snapper. We tried to take a number of shots, but the selfies we took were just not up to the mark as compared to other smartphones in this price segment. But then, we will use it for a little longer before we jump to any conclusions about it.
What we think
In the limited time that we got with the Nokia 3.1 Plus, we loved its design and even found our experience with the display to be good. The cameras did leave us with mixed feelings, but as we said, it would be too soon for us to jump to any conclusion. The smartphone does have its own set of positive points and because it comes under the Android One program, it may be one among the first budget phones in the country to get an Android Pie update. Till now, Nokia 3.1 Plus seems to be a promising budget smartphone, but we will use it for a few more days and come back to talk about its performance and battery life.
For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.