Nokia 8 finally gets Pro camera mode via OTA update

HMD Global has rolled out an update to the Nokia 8 which brings the much talked Pro camera mode which brings you full manual controls over white balance, focus, ISO, shutter speed and exposure compensation, as it had promised at its global event in Russia earlier this week. Other inclusions with this latest OTA update include stability improvements and user interface improvements. Take control of every photo. I’m glad to announce that Pro Camera mode is now available for #Nokia8 ! pic.twitter.com/q2sTWh3IvU — Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) May 31, 2018 I got it. pic.twitter.com/E25Gjxgkri — Shakiluz Jaman Ahmed (@ShakiluzAhmed) May 31, 2018 The update is already rolling out, and it comes in around the 603MB size and brings the version number to V4.88B. Nokia 8 is already running on the latest Android 8.1 Oreo and this update adds more refinements to the phone. As we mentioned, the update is already out everywhere including India, so it might take sometime it reaches everyone. The company also promised Android Oreo update will hit the Nokia 2 in June. The company also promised Android P update for its entire lineup.

Huawei Watch 2 (2018) with 4G eSIM support, Built-in GPS, contactless payment announced

After rumors, Huawei has finally introduced the Watch 2 2018, successor of last year's Watch 2. Even though the design and specifications are the same, this has support for eSIM instead of a nano SIM in last year's 4G version of the Watch 2. This lets you call, send and receive messages and use 4G for apps without connecting it to a phone. Watch and phone share a single number similar to the Apple Watch 3. It also comes with dual microphones for improved call quality, but you can also connect it to a Bluetooth headset to make calls. Huawei says that its technology doesn't cause a lot of radiation. It has a ceramic bezel, and a new crown design with a shortcut key to enter sport mode to make a quick selection of exercise, however you can customize it to launch another app. It can track eight kinds of exercise, offers real-time continuous heart rate monitoring, built-in GPS and the  FIRSTBEAT motion algorithm offers training plan for you, providing exercise guidance. It has support for Huawei Pay that supports several banks and payments via Alipay, WeChat and more. Huawei Watch 2 2018 specifications 1.2-inch (390×390) circular AMOLED display with 328 ppi, Gorilla Glass 3 1.1 ...

Reliance Jio launches Holiday Hungama offer with Rs. 100 discount on recharge of Rs. 399 – Here’s how to get it

After JioPostpaid, Reliance Jio has launched Holiday Hungama offer for its postpaid users. This lets you get instant Rs. 100 discount on recharge of Rs. 399 that comes with 84 days validity and 1.5GB data per day, offering a total of 126GB, and also includes unlimited voice calls and Jio's services for free. Rs. 100 instant discount is available for MyJio app users who pay via Phone Pe. How to Claim it? Login to MyJio app and click on Recharge tab Click on "Buy" button to move to Payment Page (Rs. 50 instant discount is already applied) Select PhonePe Wallet as your payment option Sign in to your PhonePe account after confirming your number and OTP Pay the amount using your PhonePe wallet (You will get Rs. 50 cashback on your PhonePe Wallet after the payment is successful) This limited-period offer begins tomorrow, June 1st and will be available till June 15th.

Vivo Y83 with 6.22-inch 19:9 FullView display, Helio P22 Octa-Core 12nm SoC, 4GB RAM, Android 8.1 launched in India for Rs. 14990

Vivo has launched Y83, the company’s latest mid-range smartphone in the ‘Y Series’ in India, after it was introduced in China last week. It comes with a 6.22-inch HD+ screen with 19:9 aspect ratio, 2.15mm narrow bezels and 88% screen-to-body ratio. It it is the world’s first smartphone to be powered by MediaTek’s latest Helio P22 Octa-Core 12nm SoC. It has a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, portrait mode, an 8-megapixel front camera with AI beauty features and face unlock. It runs Android 8.1 (Oreo) with Funtouch OS 4, has a glossy mirror back that changes color as light hits the phone at certain angles, comes with dedicated dual SIM and microSD slots and a fingerprint sensor for India. It packs a 3260mAh battery. Vivo Y83 specifications 6.22-inch (1520×720 pixels) HD+ 19:9 IPS 2.5D curved glass display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection 2GHz Octa-Core MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) 12nm processor with 650MHz IMG PowerVR GE8320 GPU 4GB RAM, 32GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD Dual SIM Funtouch OS 4.0 based on Android 8.1 (Oreo) 13MP rear camera with LED flash, f/2.2 aperture 8MP front-facing camera, f/2.2 aperture Fingerprint sensor Dimensions: 155.21x 75.24 x 7.7mm ; Weight: 151g 4G VoLTE, WiFi ...

Samsung updates AR Emoji with 18 new stickers

Samsung with the launch of Galaxy S9 and S9+ introduced AR Emoji; a feature which is very similar to Apple's Animoji.  AR Emoji is available on the Galaxy S9, and the S9+ lets users inject emotion into messages. Today the company has updated the AR Emoji with 18 new stickers. These 18 new AR Emoji stickers bring the total count from 18 to 36 and the company also mentioned that it is planning on bringing 18 more expressions in the coming months which will bring the total number to 54. The new camera app update, available in the ‘My apps’ section lets users access and share the new AR Emoji stickers directly from the keyboard, or copy and paste them from the Gallery app into their favorite messaging platform. Source

Samsung Galaxy J4 with 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display, Exynos 7570 14nm SoC, Android 8.0 launched in India for Rs. 9990

Samsung has silently launched the Galaxy J4 (SM-J400) in the J-series in India, after it was introduced last week. It comes with 5.5-inches Super AMOLED 16:9 aspect ratio display, is powered by the Samsung’s very own Exynos 7570 Quad-Core 14nm processor with 2GB of RAM. It packs a 13-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel front camera, both with LED flash. It doesn’t come with any Fingerprint sensor or Face Unlock, unlike the J6 (2018) series. It runs on Android 8.0 Oreo with Experience U.I on top, has 3000mAh battery on board. Samsung Galaxy J4 specifications 5.5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD Super AMOLED display 1.4GHz Octa-Core Exynos 7570 14nm processor with Mali-T720 MP1 2GB RAM with 16GB storage, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD Android 8.0 (Oreo) Dual SIM 13MP rear camera with LED flash, f/1.9 aperture 5MP front-facing camera with LED flash, f/2.2 aperture Dimensions:151.7 x 77.2 x 8.1mm; Weight: 145g 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 LE, GPS 3000mAh battery The Samsung Galaxy J4 comes in Black, Blue and Gold colors, is priced at Rs. 9990 and is available from offline retailers in the country. Source 1 , 2

Google Neighbourly local information sharing app for Android released for India

Google today has launched the Neighbourly, a Q&A app for India, aimed at helping you ask your neighbors questions regarding the locality, share local expertise, and keep up with your neighbourhood. This app routes your questions to the relevant neighbours instantly, and then they can write back with the most up-to-date and accurate info. https://youtu.be/oo1VRwmf4oo As group chats keep getting bigger and noisier this app has a lot of potential in sharing knowledge regarding the locality and keep up with updated information. You can ask a question for your family, and it's routed to the neighborhood experts who can help. Users can take advantage of the Google's voice recognition and can speak your question or answer into the app, just like talking to a neighbor. The app currently works in English and eight Indian languages. As for those who share local expertise, you can easily swipe left and right through the questions and give answers. The more you answer, the more you’re recognized for your local expertise. Google says that all the personal details like your phone number, full name, and other contact information are kept private.  The app is currently available in Beta from Google Play Store. It is currently available in Mumbai, but should ...

Nokia closes sale of its Digital Health business back to Withings co-founder Éric Carreel

Early this month Nokia confirmed its plans to sell back its Digital Health business to Éric Carreel, co-founder and former chairman of Withings. Though rumors suggested that Google’s Nest is looking to acquire Nokia’s Health Division, the company today announced it had closed the sale of its Digital Health business to Eric Carreel, co-founder and former chairman of Withings. It should be noted that the licensing businesses of Nokia Technologies are not affected by the sale.  Nokia acquired Withings back in 2016 for 170 million euros ($191 million) in cash. It is popular for its digital health products and services. Last year it re-branded Withings and launched Nokia trackers, scales, vital health devices and home products under its own brand. Digital Health’s business portfolio includes consumer and enterprise products. This sale is now part of Nokia's honed focus on becoming a business-to-business and licensing company. However, the value of the deal has not been revealed.

Xiaomi Mi TV 4 75-inch 4K HDR TV with slim metal frame announced

Xiaomi today at the Mi 8 event, also introduced the 75-inch Xiaomi Mi TV 4, a 4K HDR TV with a 11.4mm slim metal body with aluminum alloy frame, and it is also Xiaomi’s largest LED TV to date. The company introduced  49-inch, 55-inch, and 65-inch Mi TV 4 models last year. It has Xiao Ai voice assistant for content discovery, and patchwall UI based on Android. It has Dolby and DTS Audio and also comes with multi purpose Mi Remote Control, which also has infrared in addition to Bluetooth to work with most appliances such as setup box. Xiaomi Mi TV 4 75-inch specifications 75-inch (3840 x 2160 pixels) 4K display with 178-degree viewing angle, 8 ms response 1.8GHz quad-core Amlogic T966 Cortex-A53 processor with 750MHz Mali-T830 MP2 GPU 2GB DDR4 dual-channel RAM, 32GB internal memory (eMMC 5.1) MIUI TV with PatchWall AI based on Android, Xiao Ai voice assistant WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4 / 5GHz) 2X2, Bluetooth 4.2 LE, Mi Port, 3 x HDMI 2.0, AV, 2 x USB,  1 x Ethernet Supports H.265 4K at 60 / 30 fps, H.265 1080P at 60 fps, H.263 1080P at 30 fps, MPEG1 / 2/4 DivX4 the VC-1 / WMV3 1080P at 60 fps, REAL 8/9/10 1080P at 30 ...

Xiaomi Mi Band 3 with 0.78-inch OLED display, 50-meter water resistance announced

Xiaomi has finally announced the most expected Mi Band 3 at the Mi 8 event in China, as it had promised. It has a 0.78-inch OLED display, compared to 0.42-inch in the Mi Band 2 so that it can display more characters including WhatsApp, Facebook or SMS messages, Weather info, caller ID and more. It also 5ATM water proof so that you can take it for swimming under 50 meters. Xiaomi says that it has improved activity tracking, and it shows real-time data for running, cycling, walking, and other activities. It still has a button on the front, and you can view the caller name on the band, and reject the call with a long press of the button. It has a larger 110mAh battery that promises about 20 days of standby. Xiaomi Mi Band 3 specifications 0.78-inch OLED (128 x 80 pixels) display with scratch-resistant glass, anti-fingerprint coating shows time, step, heart rate, activities, weather, notifications Photoplethysmography (PPG) / Heart rate sensor Monitors your fitness and tracks your sleep, Sedentary reminder 8.5g (20g with band) ultra light body 5ATM (50 meters) water resistant Bluetooth 4.2 LE, NFC (Optional) 110mAh Li Ion polymer battery with up to 20 days of standby The Xiaomi Mi Band 3 comes in ...