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Monday 1 April 2019

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 ...

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless Earbuds launched in India

German audio giant Sennheiser which is known for its audio products has been launching new products in India recently. In the same lines today, Sennheiser has launched its premium wireless earbuds called The Momentum True Wireless Earbuds in India. Features: Sennheriser Mometum True Wireless is powered by a 7nm dynamic driver which aims to produce superior stereo sound. It also has On the move feature, the Transparent Hearing feature that lets listeners hear ambient sounds for improved situational awareness, or for participating in conversations without removing the ear buds. The True Wireless has Qualcomm apt-X Low Latency compatibility, which helps you to experience media with perfectly lip-synced audio, whilst 2-mic noise cancellation beamforming technology. It also comes with a free dedicated app for iOS and Android to ensure a more personalized experience. Sennheiser Mometum True Wireless Specifications: Dimensions: 78.6 x 45 x 35 mm MEMS Microphone Bluetooth 5.0, Class 1 Profiles Supported: A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP <0,08%(1kHz/94dB) Total Harmonic Distortion 69.8 g (earbuds and charging case), 13.2 g (both earbuds), 56.6 g (charging case) ~1.5 hours charging time 94 dB SPL at 1 kHz Microphone sensitivity 5 V, 650 mA Battery 5 Hz to 21 kHz (earbuds) 100 Hz to 10 kHz (microphone) Frequency ...

HUAWEI P30 Pro to launch in India soon on Amazon as listing goes live

HUAWEI took wraps off its latest flagship smartphone P30 Pro recently at a launch event in Paris and now it looks like the company is all set to launch P30 Pro Smartphone in India soon, according to a listing on Amazon. Today, Amazon.in posted a listing on its website hinting that HUAWEI P30 will be launching in India soon. The landing page lists the features of P30 Pro, about its new camera and other specifications. According to the listing, it looks like the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant is expected in India. HUAWEI P30 sports a Nano-Memory Card slot unlike the regular MicroSD card seen on its other smartphone lineup. To recall, P30 is powered by Kirin 980 SoC which is a 7nm chipset and comes with a new Rear Triple Camera set up. It is a combination of 40MP wide angle lens with an aperture of f/1.8 + 16MP ultra wide angle lens with an aperture of f/2.2 + 8MP Telephoto lens with an aperture of f/2.4. HUAWEI P30 Pro Specifications: 6.47-inch (2340 x 1080 pixels) FHD+ OLED HDR Display with DCI-P3 Color Gamut HUAWEI Kirin 980 (2 x Cortex A76 2.6 GHz + 2 x Cortex A76 1.92 GHz + 4 x Cortex A55 1.8 GHz) ...

LG K12+ with 5.7-inch FullVision display, military-level durability announced

LG has announced K12+ (LG-LMX420), the company's latest smartphone in the K series in Brazil, after it surfaced recently. It has similar specifications as the K40 that was introduced as the MWC earlier this year. The LG K12+ has a 5.7-inch HD+ FullVision 18:9 aspect ratio screen, is powered by MediaTek Helio P22 SoC with 3GB of RAM, runs Android 8.1 (Oreo), features a 16-megapixel rear camera with AI and an 8-megapixel front camera, both with LED flash. It is MIL-STD-810G compliant that can withstand impact, vibration, high temperature, low temperature, thermal shock, and humidity, features DTS: X 3D 3D Cinema Sound and has a dedicated Google Assistant button. The phone has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, supports dedicated dual SIM and micrSD card slots and a 3000mAh battery. LG K12+ specifications 5.7-inch (1440 × 720 pixels) HD+ 18:9 2.5D curved glass display 2GHz Octa-Core MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) 12nm processor with 650MHz IMG PowerVR GE8320 GPU 3GB RAM, 32GB storage, expandable memory with microSD Dual SIM 16MP rear camera with LED flash, PDAF 8MP front-facing camera with LED flash Fingerprint sensor MIL-STD 810G Compliance, Google Assistant Button 3.5mm audio jack, DTS:X 3D Surround Sound Dimensions:  153.0 x 71.9 x 8.3mm; Weight: 150g 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth ...