Google no longer selling Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL smartphones

Google launched the original Pixel in October 2016 and it discontinued the sales exactly 1 and half years later in April 2018. In the same lines, Pixel 2 series were launched in October 2017, and Google is now officially stopping the sales of Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. Today, Google has officially removed the listing of the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL smartphones from its store. However, both the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL will continue to receive Android version updates and monthly security patches. Although the original Pixel and Pixel XL was discontinued last year, Google is still pushing out updates and security patches to it. To recall, Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL came with Snapdragon 835 Mobile Platform, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage respectively. The Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL had a single 12.2 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera. With the launch of Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, nothing much has changed in terms of the rear camera and in fact, the hardware was pretty much the same. Google is also gearing up to launch a cheaper Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL before the end of Q2 2019. However, we might ...

Realme U1 gets another permanent price cut, now starts at Rs.9999

Realme launched a new U series lineup of smartphone last year in India. Realme U1 was the first smartphone in the world to be powered by MediaTek Helio P70 SoC. Since launch, the smartphone had received price cut, and today, again Realme U1 has got a price cut in India. Realme U1 was launched in India last year in two storage variants. The 3GB RAM + 32GB storage variant was selling for Rs. 11,999 and 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant was selling for Rs.14,499 on Amazon India. It received a price cut of Rs.1000 in February this year. Now, the base model i.e., 3GB RAM + 32GB storage variant of Realme U1 will be sold for Rs. 10,999, after a  Rs.1000 price cut again and the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant will be sold for Rs. 11,999 after a price cut of Rs.2,500. The Realme U1 is now available at new rates from Amazon.in as well as Realme India website online, as well as offline stores. Realme U1 3GB RAM + 32GB Storage 4GB RAM + 64GB Storage Launch price (INR) 11999 14499 Old price (INR) 10999 13499 New Price (INR) 9999 11999 Price cut since launch (INR) 2000 3500 Source

Google rolls out April 2019 Android security update, Improves Google Assistant Voice-Unlocking, fixes screen flash issues on Pixel 3 series

Google has started rolling out new over-the-air (OTA) update for Pixel devices and also posted factory images as part of monthly Android Security release. The update for this month also includes several functional improvements for Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL that includes improvements to Voice-Unlocking performance for Google Assistant and fixes screen flash issues on some devices. It also brings Bluetooth connectivity improvements for original Pixel series. References Category Improvements Devices A-119823747 A-120135659 Assistant Improves Voice-Unlocking performance for Google Assistant Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL A-122883482 Setup Adjust Wi-Fi connectivity during eSIM activation on certain carriers Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL A-119109648 Bluetooth Improves Bluetooth connectivity on Pixel devices Pixel, Pixel XL A-119327025 Display Removes screen flash when ambient display wakes for some Pixel 3 devices Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL New builds for the Pixel and Nexus devices with April 2019 Android Security update: Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel, Pixel XL (PQ2A.190405.003) Pixel C (OPM8.190405.001) Check out the complete set of issues that are fixed in the latest update in the Android Security Bulletin here, Security and download full factory images or OTA images for these Pixel devices from the Google Developers website, if you don’t have the over-the-air (OTA) update yet. We were going to say "no update" today but you all are quicker to the download than our April Fools joke. This month includes adjustments to brightness and volume ...

Amazon Echo Show with 10-inch display, built-in smart home hub launched in India for Rs. 22999

Amazon just launched Echo Show, that features an immersive 10-inch HD display, crisp and bright visuals, a built-in smart home hub and a speaker system with Dolby processing that delivers powerful bass and stereo sound. Higlights of Amazon Echo Show Ask Alexa to show you movie trailers, video news bulletins and award-winning TV shows from Amazon Prime Video, or Facebook photos and view it on the large screen. Alexa skills optimized for the screen can help you request a ride from Ola, recipes from Sanjeev Kapoor, horoscope from Ganeshaspeaks, wisdom from Sadhguru, news briefing from Aaj Tak, cricket update from ESPN Cricinfo, and more. Eight-microphone array and ‘far-field’ technology to differentiate your voice from ambient sound. Dual, side-firing 2 Neodymium drivers, a passive bass radiator, and Dolby processing to deliver expansive sound with deep, powerful lows, and crisp highs, perfect for listening to your favorite music. Adjust the treble, mid, and bass levels using only your voice, or set up multi-room music to play music across compatible Echo devices throughout your home. Built-in Zigbee smart home hub makes it simple to start your smart home. Just say, "Alexa, discover my devices" to automatically discover and setup compatible light bulbs and plugs without ...

Gmail adds email scheduling, expands Smart Compose to more devices and languages

Gmail was launched on April 1, 2004, and the company is celebrating its 15th anniversary today. As a part of its 15th year anniversary, Gmail is adding new features to its existing mail platform. Smart Compose: Smart Compose was launched recently by Gmail which is an AI-powered feature that helped to compose emails faster. The Smart Compose has seen some changes and Gmail has included support for more languages like Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese. It is also bringing personalized suggestions and Smart Compose will suggest just that. It can also suggest a subject line based on the email that has been written. The feature was previously available only for Pixel 3 devices on Android and now it will be made available to all Android devices. The support for iOS will be added soon, according to Google. Email Scheduling: The next feature that is added by Gmail as a part of the 15th anniversary is Email Scheduling. Email Scheduling lets one schedule email to be sent at a more appropriate date or time in order to avoid interrupting someone’s time zones or vacation. Take action without leaving Gmail: One can also respond to a comment thread in Google Docs, browse hotel recommendations and more, directly within emails and get ...

OPPO Reno with 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, 48MP rear camera teased in official renders

OPPO is all set to announce  its Reno series on April 10. After case renders of the smartphone and TENAA certification last week, the smartphone has been teased by an online retailer in China with complete set of renders. This shows the no-notch  6.4-inch AMOLED screen, dual rear cameras, including a Sony IMX586 48MP main camera. OPPO Reno Standard Edition rumored specifications 6.4-inch (2340 × 1080 pixels) Full HD+ 19:5:9 aspect ratio AMOLED display Octa Core Snapdragon 710 10nm Mobile Platform (Dual 2.2GHz Kryo 360 + Hexa 1.7GHz Kryo 360 CPUs) with Adreno 616 GPU 6GB RAM with 128GB storage, 8GB RAM with 256GB storage Android 9.0 (Pie) with ColorOS 6.0 Dual SIM 48MP rear camera with LED flash, 1/2.25″ Sony IMX586 sensor, 0.8um pixel size, 5MP secondary camera 16MP front-facing camera with LED flash In-display fingerprint sensor 3.5 mm audio jack, FM Radio Dimensions: 156.6×74.3×9.0mm; Weight:185g Dual 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5, GPS/GLONASS, USB Type-C 3680mAh battery with VOOC 3.0 fast charging This doesn't show the pop-up mechanism on the top that were revealed in the case renders. The OPPO Reno will also have a top-end version with triple rear cameras, 10x loss-less zoom, an additional laser focus, copper tube and liquid ...

Microsoft introduces new Surface Book 2 with 8th gen Intel Core i5 processor

Microsoft launched the Surface Book 2 last year and hasn't seen a refresh after that. But today, the surface Book 2 has been refreshed with a new processor. Microsoft has silently refreshed the 13.5-inch model of Surface Book 2 Laptop with a new set of specifications today.  The new Surface Book  2 is powered by the latest 8th Generation Intel i5 processor and is coupled with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. The major changes come in the processor part and rest of the exterior and other configuration remains the same. The new 8th Generation i5-8350U processor can be overclocked up to 3.6GHz which should bring a significant difference in the performance. It is priced at $1,499 (Rs.1,03,810 approx.) and is currently available only in the U.S. New Microsoft Surface Book 2 Specifications: 13.5” PixelSense Display with up to 3240 x 2160 resolution, 3:2 aspect ratio, and 10 point multi-touch. Intel i5 8th generation i5-8350U processor Intel HD Graphics 620 integrated GPU 256GB PCIe SSD 8GB LPDDR3 RAM HW TPM 2.0 chip for security Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Magnetometer. 44W integrated GPU or 102W discrete GPU Power Supply w/USB-A charging port Silver Colour 2 x USB Type-A 3.1 Gen 1 , ...

LG V50 ThinQ 5G to roll out starting from April 19, price revealed

LG introduced its flagship  V50 ThinQ 5G at the MWC in February. Now the company has announced that it will go on sale in Korea starting from April 19th priced at 1,199,000 won (US$ 1055 / Rs. 73,105 approx.). The Dual-Screen accessory worth 2,19,000 won (US$ 192 / Rs. 13,350 approx.) will be available for free with the phone for purchases till May. To remind you, the phone is powered by Snapdragon 855 with Snapdragon X50 5G Modem and has a new Vapor Chamber heat-dissipation system that efficiently keeps the internal temperatures low. It has a 6.4-inch QHD+ OLED screen, has triple rear cameras with 16MP 107-degree super wide-angle, 12MP standard and 12MP telephoto with 2x optical zoom. It has an 8-megapixel front camera and replaces the 3D ToF sensor on the G8 with a 5-megapixel wide-angle lens. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9-jBB9DlOA The Dual Screen accessory add a second 6.2-inch OLED (2160 x 1080 pixels) FHD+ display for better gaming and multitasking experience. It connects via Pogo Pin so it uses the phone’s power to run. In select games, the Dual Screen can be used as a dedicated controller. It can be tilted to 104 and 180 degrees. LG V50 ThinQ specifications 6.4-inch (3120 x 1440 pixels) 19.5:9 FullVision OLED Display Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 ...

Samsung Galaxy S10 5G roll out begins April 5, price revealed

Samsung launched its flagship smartphones S10, S10 Plus and S10e at MWC 2019. Alongside these three smartphones, Samsung also showcased the 5G variant of Galaxy S10, the Galaxy S10 5G. Today, Samsung has dropped a piece of news regarding the availability and roll out of the S10 5G. Samsung has announced that Galaxy S10 5G will be available for purchase in Korea starting April 5th and will expand to additional markets after. The price starts at 1,397,000 KWR (US$ 1,230 / Rs.85,228 approx.) for 256GB storage variant and 1,556,500 KWR (US$ 1,370 / Rs. 94,958 approx.) for 512GB storage variant respectively. It will be available in Majestic Black, Royal Gold, Crown Silver colors. Check out our hands-on impressions and the photo gallery here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzAZiFZPexM Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Specifications: 6.7-inch Quad HD+ (3040 × 1440 pixels) Curved Dynamic AMOLED display with 505ppi, HDR10+, Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 7nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 640 GPU 8GB LPDDR4x RAM, 512GB storage (UFS 2.1) Android 9.0 (Pie) 12MP Dual Pixel rear camera with LED Flash, f/2.4-f/1.5 variable  aperture, OIS, 12MP Telephoto lens with 45° FoV, f/2.4 aperture, 16MP 123° Ultra Wide sensor with f/2.2 aperture with 0.5X/2X optical zoom, up to 10X digital zoom, 3D Depth sensor 10MP Dual ...

Xiaomi Mi Fan Festival Sale from April 4 to 6: Re.1 Flash Sale, Mystery Box at Rs. 99, Discounts on Smartphones, TVs and more

As usual Xiaomi has announced its Mi Fan Festival Sale for this year, which happens between 4th April and 6th April. In addition to discounts of smartphones, accessories and TVs, and Re.1 Flash Sale, Xiaomi also announced all-new Mystery Box Sale wherein customers stand a chance to buy box of surprise bundle of products of up to Rs. 2400 for just Rs. 99 at  4pm each day of the Festival. "Fun and Furious" a fun-filled car racing multiplayer game on mi.com lets you stand a chance to win exciting prizes such as Redmi Note 7, Mi Sports Bluetooth Earphones from today; and "Play and Win" lets Mi Fans spin the virtual wheel and gain a chance to win coupons and prizes such as POCO F1 ,Mi Band 3 as well as Mi coupons starting April 4th from 10am until 2pm each day till April 6th. 'Re.1 Flash Sale' lets you buy Redmi Note 7 Pro, POCO F1 , Mi Soundbar, Mi LED TV 4A PRO (32), and more products at Re.1 each day of sale at 2PM each day of the Festival. Redmi Note 7, Redmi Note 7 Pro and Redmi Go will also be available on sale starting on Thursday, 4 April at 12 Noon and midnight ...