Sony Xperia XZ2 with 5.7-inch Full HD+ HDR display, Snapdragon 845, 4K HDR video recording announced

Sony just announced the Xperia XZ2, the company’s latest flagship smartphone at the MWC 2018 in Barcelona, few months after the introduction of the Xperia XZ1 at IFA. It has a 5.7-inch Full HD+ 18:9 HDR screen with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection, is powered by an Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform and runs Android 8.0 (Oreo). It has a 3D glass body and features the same Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection on the back. It also has front facing stereo speakers with S-Force Front Surround. It comes with a 19-megapixel Motion Eye camera with 1/ 2.3″ Exmor RS memory stacked sensor, 960 fps super slow motion videos (FHD/HD), Predictive Capture, Anti-distortion shutter, Triple image sensing technology and  5-axis image stabilization for shake-free videos, similar to the XZ1. It is also world's first smartphone with 4K HDR Movie recording and also offers ISO sensitivity 51200 for photos and ISO 12800 for video. It has a 5-megapixel front-facing camera, has IP65/68 ratings for dust and water resistance and packs a 3180mAh battery with support for fast charging and also has wireless charging. Sony Xperia XZ2 specifications 5.7-inch (2160 x 1080 pixels) 18:9 Triluminos HDR Display with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform with Adreno 630 GPU ...

Apple said to launch high-end over-ear headphones later this year: KGI

According to KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is said to be working on high-end over-ear headphones that are expected to launch later this year. In the latest research note outlining, KGI predicts his expectations for Apple's "acoustic accessories" pipeline later this year along with AirPods. Furthermore, he says that Apple to soon have own-brand, high-end over-ear headphones with all-new design as convenient as the AirPods with better sound quality and have it ship beginning Q4 2018 at earliest. Primax & SZS will be the key suppliers that will benefit from high ASPs. Primax will assemble thanks to its familiarity with the acoustic business, and SZS is likely to use MIM technology advantages as leverage to become the exclusive or main MIM part supplier. The new Apple headphones will be priced higher than AirPods and should help boost the business momentum of Primax as the assembly provider. We recently learned that Apple will be launching the upgraded AirPods with water-resistance, and with Apple’s voice assistant hands-free which is an improvement over the current AirPods. Source

Canon EOS M50 4K mirrorless camera and EOS Rebel T7 DSLR announced

Canon today announced the EOS M50 4K mirrorless camera and entry-level EOS Rebel T7 with a 24.1-megapixel sensor. The EOS M50 is the company's first mirrorless M-series camera with 4K recording capabilities and features DIGIC 8 processor with a 24.1megapixel sensor.  The Canon EOS Rebel T7 entry-level DSLR Cameras comes with an upgraded CMOS sensor to deliver sharp, high-resolution images. It comes with built-in Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity, Scene Intelligent Auto Mode, and an Optical View Finder. The rest of the specifications remain mostly the as the T6. It has a 9-point phase-detection autofocus, 3fps burst shooting speed and 1080p video recording at 30fps, and a three-inch LCD monitor. On the other hand, the EOS M50 4K camera packs a new DIGIC 8 Image Processor with HD 120p high-frame video rate and built-in OLED electronic Viewfinder with touch and drag autofocus. It has a 24.1MP APS-C CMOS sensor which produces less noise and high definition in low-light situations. The M50 comes with a new silent mode. It features a Vari-Angle LCD touchscreen and connectivity options include Wi-Fi, NFC, and Bluetooth for automatic image transfer to compatible devices while shooting. The Canon EOS M50 will be available from April 2018 at $779.99 (Rs. 50,438 approx.) for the body only and with the EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS ...

Vivo APEX FullView Concept Smartphone with in-display fingerprint scanner, 98% screen-to-body ratio announced

Vivo back at the CES 2018 show introduced the first smartphone with in-display optical fingerprint and today, APEX FullView Concept Smartphone with in-display fingerprint scanner, 98% screen-to-body ratio. The company is using its FullView technology in breakthroughs to the camera, speaker, and sensor elements. It is the world’s first Half-Screen Fingerprint Scanning Technology, following the industry’s first mass-produced In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Smartphone X20 Plus UD. It features slim top and side bezels at 1.8mm and a 4.3mm bottom bezel which is the thinnest in the industry. The screen-to-body ratio is expected to be around 98% if the bottom bezel reaches 1.8mm, ultimately creating a truly bezel-less experience. Taking advantage of its audio technologies, Vivo introduced Screen SoundCasting Technology with APEX, that transforms the entire FullView Display into a speaker. The Screen SoundCasting Technology sends vibrations through the display without the need for a traditional loudspeaker. It conserves power, reduces sound leakage, and optimizes low to high pith sound for a better and more balanced audio experience. Furthermore, APEX features an 8MP Elevating front camera which seamlessly rises in 0.8 seconds when it is required and retracts after use. Since it is an OLED screen, we expect the scanner is provided by Synaptics. The phone deploys a new System in Package (SIP) technology to ...

Airtel joins global Seamless Alliance to bring high-speed in-flight data connectivity

Airtel today announced that it is joining Seamless Alliance to bring uninterrupted in-flight  onnectivity to customers. It is aiming to usher in opening a new era of innovation for mobile operators and airlines by empowering mobile operators to extend their services into airline cabins. The Seamless Alliance formation with other founding members including OneWeb, Airbus, Delta, and Sprint.  The global alliance was announced in Barcelona. This formation will eliminate the immense costs and hurdles that are usually associated with the acquisition, installation, and operation of data access infrastructure by streamlining system integration and certification, providing open specifications for interoperability, increasing accessibility for passengers, and enable simple and integrated billing. Airtel said that it would continuously provide its customers via satellite technology with the same high speed, low latency connectivity from the ground, to air and back again. It will also significantly reduce costs for everyone involved while creating a smooth, positive user-experience. Commenting on the same Gopal Vittal, MD & CEO (India & South Asia), Bharti Airtel said: We are delighted to be a founding member of this innovative technology platform to bring seamless connectivity to customers in the true sense. Over 370 million mobile customers across Airtel’s global network will be able to enjoy uninterrupted access to high-speed data ...

ZTE Blade V9 with 5.7-inch FHD+ full-screen display, dual rear cameras, Android Oreo announced

ZTE has officially announced Blade V9, the latest smartphone in the Blade series, after it surfaced back in December. It has a 5.7-inch FHD+ 18:9 display with 83.6% screen-to-body ratio, Snapdragon 450 SoC with up to 4GB RAM, Android Oreo and 16-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual rear cameras along with a 13-megapixel front camera.  It also has a glass back which is reflective, fingerprint sensor on the back and packs a 3200mAh battery. It also introduced Blade V9 Vita. ZTE Blade V9 specifications 5.7-inch (2160 x 1080p pixels) 18:9 2.5D curved glass display 1.8GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 450 14nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 506 GPU 3GB RAM with 32GB storage, 4GB RAM with 64GB storage, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD Android 8.1 (Oreo) Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano / microSD) 16MP rear camera with LED flash, f/2.0 aperture, PDAF, secondary 5MP camera with f/1.8 aperture, 1.12μm pixel size 13MP front-facing camera Fingerprint sensor Dimensions: 151.4 x 70.6 x 7.5mm; Weight: 140g 3.5mm audio jack, DTS audio 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS + GLONASS, NFC (Optional) 3200mAh built-in battery ZTE Blade V9 Vita specifications 5.45-inch (1440 x 720 pixels) 18:9 HD+ display 1.8GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 450 14nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 506 GPU 2GB RAM with 16GB storage, expandable memory with microSD Android ...

Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ pre-booking begins in India

Samsung just announced the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ smartphones with new dual aperture camera, Super slo-mo and several features at its Unpacked 2018 event at the MWC 2018. The company has already revealed the price of the phone in US, UK and Europe markets and has also started taking pre-orders in several markets. It has also started pre-booking for the phones in India from Samsung Shop. How to pre-book Head to Samsung Online Shop and select Galaxy S9 or Galaxy S9+ Click Pre-book Now button and Enter name, mobile number, email id, model number and color of the device you need Pay Rs. 2,000/- as advance payment & receive pre-book coupon. You will receive email & SMS with prices on launch day Apply your pre-book coupon at checkout to adjust Rs. 2,000/- from your final payable amount. Samsung is yet to announce the final price of the smartphone in India, which is expected to be announced at the launch event sometime in the first week of March. Flipkart said that it will reveal pre-order details soon.

Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ US, UK and Europe price, pre-order details revealed

Samsung just announced the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ smartphones with new dual aperture camera at its Unpacked 2018 event at the MWC 2018. Even though the company did not announce the price at the event and said that it will be available starting March 16th, price of the phones are now out for several markets. US S9 -  $719.99 (Rs. 46,590 approx.) unlocked S9+ - 839.99 (Rs. 54,355 approx.)  unlocked Pre-orders begin March 2, 2018. Available from AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular, Verizon Wireless and Xfinity mobile from March 16. Will also be available in Best Buy stores and BestBuy.com, Amazon, Costco, Sam’s Club, Target and Walmart. UK S9 -  £739 (US$ 1032 / Rs. 66,795 approx.) S9+ - £869 (US$ 1213 / Rs. 78545 approx.) Pre-orders begin 25th February 2018 at 18.00 GMT.  Customers who pre-order before 7 March 23:59 GMT will receive their devices 7 days early on the 9th of March.  Available from Samsung.com and select retailers from March 16 with various trade-in deals Europe S9 - 849 euros (US$ 1043 / Rs. 67,545 approx.) in Belgium S9+ - 949 euros (US$ 1166 / Rs. 66,795 approx.) in Belgium /  1,049 euros (US$ 1289/ Rs. 83,455 approx.) euros for 256GB in Belgium Available from March 16th S9 - 899 euros (US$ 1105 / Rs. 71,520 approx.) ...

Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ with Quad HD+ Infinity display, dual aperture camera announced

Samsung just announced Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ smartphones at its Unpacked 2018 event at the MWC 2018 in Barcelona, as it had promised. The main highlight of the smartphones is the variable aperture cameras. The S9 has a 12-megapixel rear camera with variable aperture tech that uses f/1.5 aperture for night shots for a brighter picture and f/2.4 aperture for normal shots in daytime. The S9+ has a secondary 12MP Telephoto lens for live focus for bokeh effect with background blur. Similar to the Sony's flagships, this has 960fps Super Slow-mo video option. It has automatic Motion Detection and an intelligent feature that detects movement in the frame and automatically begins to record. After capturing the Super Slow-mo video, you can also select background music from 35 different options or add a tune from their favorite playlist. Both the phones have Infinity Display – an end-to-end, bezel-less screen that extends to the phone’s sides. S9 comes with a 5.8-inch Quad HD+ screen and the S9+ comes with a 6.2-inch Quad HD+ screen, both with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection on the front and the back, same as the predecessors. These also have stereo speakers tuned by AKG and support Dolby Atmos. The company says that it has ...

Nokia 8 Sirocco Android One smartphone with 5.5-inch Quad HD OLED display, 6GB RAM, dual rear cameras announced

HMD Global, apart from Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 1 and  Nokia 8110, also introduced a brand new variant of the Nokia 8 dubbed; Nokia 8 Sirocco and is also an Android One variant. While the core specifications remain almost same, there are few additions on board like the glass body for wireless charging support, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and more. The Nokia 8 Sirocco Edition now packs reduced bezels at the front with slightly curved edges. The Sirocco edition gets a new Pro Camera mode which you might have found on the old Nokia Lumia devices. However, there is no headphone jack present which is a huge tradeoff and will have to rely on the USB Type-C for audio. Nokia 8 Sirocco specifications 5.5-inch (2560×1440 pixels) pOLED display, sculpted Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection, 700 nits brightness Octa-Core Snapdragon 835 Mobile Platform with Adreno 540 GPU 6GB DDR4X RAM, 128GB (UFS 2.1) storage, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD Android 8.0 (Oreo) Single / Dual SIM 12 MP primary rear camera with 2L7 wide-angle lens, 1.4um pixel size, f/1.7 aperture + 13 MP secondary camera with 3M3 Telephoto lens, 1.0um pixel size, f/2.6 aperture, dual-tone flash, 2x optical zoom 5MP front-facing camera with 1.4um pixel size Fingerprint sensor, Barometer Splashproof (IP54) 3 microphones Dimensions: 140.93 ...