Xiaomi Redmi 7 Review

Xiaomi launched the Redmi 7 smartphone along with Redmi Y3 on April 24 in India. The Redmi 7 is an attempt to fix the shortcomings of Redmi 6, although Redmi 7 is a major upgrade compared to the last year's Redmi 6 and Redmi 5 in terms of design, internals, and battery, but has Xiaomi managed to improve it enough to make you consider as your next phone? Let us dive into the review to find out. Unboxing We recently unboxed the smartphone, check out the unboxing and first impressions. Box Contents Xiaomi Redmi 7 2-pin charger (5V-2A) Micro USB cable SIM ejector tool Protective case User guide Design Redmi series devices were known for the compact form factor, with Redmi 5 the company shifted to 18:9 aspect ratio and as a result, we saw a 5.7-inch display on Redmi 5. Xiaomi decided to go with a 5.45-inch display on Redmi 6 but this time the company has decided to put a 6.26-inch display on Redmi 7. Having used the 4-5 iterations of Redmi series of devices as my primary devices, Redmi 7 doesn't feel like a phone from the same lineup. The smartphone features a 6.26-inch modern bezel-less dot-notch display with a 19:9 aspect ratio protected under Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The phone ...

AT&T now lets you pay your phone bills with Bitcoin

AT&T has become the first major U.S. mobile carrier to accept payment in cryptocurrency. AT&T customers can now use BitPay to pay online bills using Bitcoin (BTC). Customers will be able to select BitPay as a payment option when they log on to their accounts online or with the myAT&T app. BitPay, one of the popular cryptocurrency companies will process the cryptocurrency for AT&T and give them the payments in cash. Currently, you can only pay AT&T phone bills using Bitcoin, but it might eventually let you expand it to other services such as buying phones using cryptocurrency. After this move, other operators in the U.S. and other countries are expected to introduce mobile bill payments using cryptocurrency. Commenting on this, Kevin McDorman, vice president, AT&T Communications Finance Business Operations, said: We’re always looking for ways to improve and expand our services. We have customers who use cryptocurrency, and we are happy we can offer them a way to pay their bills with the method they prefer. Source

Samsung Galaxy A70S with 64MP camera said to launch later this year

Samsung introduced the Galaxy A70 smartphone with 32-megapixel front and rear cameras back in March. New reports from Korea say that Samsung will launch the Galaxy A70S, an improved version with world’s first 64MP sensor later this year. The Galaxy A70S will use the latest ISOCELL Bright GW1 that was introduced earlier this month. It is a 0.8-micrometer (μm) pixel image sensor, similar to the company's 48MP Samsung ISOCELL Bright GM1, but this uses Pixel-merging Tetracell technology and remosaic algorithm offers 16Mp images in low-light environments where four pixels are merged to work as one to increase light sensitivity and highly-detailed 64Mp shots in brighter settings. It also has Dual Conversion Gain (DCG) that converts the received light into an electric signal according to the illumination of the environment and Super PD, a high-performance phase detection auto-focus technology. We still don't have any other details about the smartphone yet, but we should find out in the coming months, as we inch closer to the launch. Source

BenQ W1700M and TK800M 4K home projectors launched in India

BenQ, the company known for its wide range of monitors and projectors, today, launched two new 4K Home Projectors, W1700M, and TK800M in India. The new projectors are the successor to the previously launched BenQ W1700 and TK800. BenQ W1700M is a 4K home cinema projector that can output 4K UHD content at a resolution of 3840 x 2160 and contains 8.3 million distinct pixels for each frame. In order to minimize the projector's profile, the W1700M uses 0.47-inch single-DMD DLP technology. It also comes with the company's CinematicColor technology and supports HDR10 and HLG(Hybrid Log-Gamma). BenQ TK800M is also a 4K home projector that is optimized for sports watching experience. It comes with an upgraded color range, 3000lm high brightness and outputs at 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 resolution. Pricing and Availability The W1700M is priced Rs.2,10,000 and the TK800M is priced at Rs 1,99,000. Both the projectors will be available starting this month through all leading Home AV integration partners across India. Commenting on the launch, Rajeev Singh, Managing Director, BenQ said: BenQ continues to lead the way in delivering cutting edge solutions leveraging 4K technology with its performance-oriented projector series. We will keep embracing innovative technologies to offer the new 4K home projectors for AV professionals, home ...

Tor Browser (stable) released for Android

Tor Browser, official mobile browser supported by the Tor Project has finally hit stable version, after months of alpha testing since September. This browser offers private browsing and protects you from tracking, surveillance, and censorship. The developers say that it has made sure there are no proxy bypasses, that first-party isolation is enabled to protect users from cross-site tracking, and that most of the fingerprinting defenses are working. The Android version promises essentially the same protections that can be found on desktop platforms. Tor Browser 8.5 stable is available for Download from Google Play Store or Tor website. There is no official iOS version due to restrictions by Apple, and it recommends third-party Onion Browser. Features of Tor Browser for Android BLOCK TRACKERS Tor Browser isolates each website you visit so third-party trackers and ads can’t follow you. Any cookies automatically clear when you’re done browsing. DEFEND AGAINST SURVEILLANCE Tor Browser prevents someone watching your connection from knowing what websites you visit. All anyone monitoring your browsing habits can see is that you’re using Tor. RESIST FINGERPRINTING Tor aims to make all users look the same, making it difficult for you to be fingerprinted based on your browser and device information. MULTI-LAYERED ENCRYPTION When you use Tor Browser for Android, your traffic is ...

Xiaomi Mi Polarised Square and Polarised Pilot Sunglasses go on sale in India starting at Rs. 899

Xiaomi started crowdfunding for its Mi Polarized Wayfarer and Mi Polarized Aviators in India back in December last year, and it started shipping for its backers in January this year. Today, the company has started selling these glasses for everyone through mi.com, and the company is now calling them Mi Polarised Square Sunglasses and Mi Polarised Pilot Sunglasses. These polarized glasses minimizes glare, enhances contrast, are scratch resistant and will reduce eye strain. These have O6 layered lens technology that is formulated to provide throughout elimination of glare, polarized light and harmful UV rays. The Square glasses have a flexible TR90 frame, while the Pilot glasses have a 304H Metal Frame. The Xiaomi Mi Polarized Square Sunglasses come in Blue and Grey colors and Mi Polarized Pilot Sunglasses come in Blue and Green colors and are available from Mi.com at Rs. 899 and Rs. 1099, respectively. This is Rs. 200 more than the crowdfunding price, but it is still Rs. 100 less than the original price. Last month the company started selling its Sports Shoes 2 to everyone, and it has restocked them for sale on mi.com earlier this week.

Google unveils new design for mobile search results page

Google is introducing a new design for Search on mobile replacing the old design which showed the Title of the Search Result first followed by the URL. In this new design, Google is placing the website’s branding on front and center to help users better guide through the information available on the web. The new design change is subtle with the website's branding on front and center. Google says that the new design will help users better understand where the information is coming from and what pages they are looking for. Earlier, the Search Results which were blue in color showed up first, followed by the publisher's website in a smaller green colored font. With the revamped design, the publisher's website URL shows first along with a small icon, followed by the Search Results. This will be a boost to publishers as it gives them a way to stand out. The revamped design also brings changes to Google Search Ads and how they appeared. In the previous design, the word "Ad" would display in a green text box placed below the Search Result. Now, the green colored box is gone and the word ''Ad" would display in a bold, black font where the website's ...

WhatsApp said to be working on option to share Status to Facebook Story and QR Code feature

Instagram already has an option to automatically share story to your Facebook story. Now WhatsApp is said to be testing "Add to Facebook Story" feature to share WhatsApp Status with images, videos, GIFs and text to Facebook Story. Unlike Instagram, this is not automatic, and has to be shared manually. WhatsApp started testing option to Share Contact Info via QR on iOS last year, now the company has started testing it on Android with the version 2.19.151. This reveals a new QR Code button in the profile section. Tapping the QR Code icon shows your personal QR Code that can be shared easily. With this feature, users can quickly add contacts directly from within the application. This is similar to Instagram’s nametag feature and Snapcode on Snapchat. When the QR code is detected, WhatsApp will automatically fill all fields and the contact will be added in your address book. When you generate your QR code the first time, WhatsApp gives the possibility to revoke it, so you can stop your QR Code to work, replacing with another one. These features are still in testing, and will be enabled in the future. Source

FUTURE Claw J3 Earphones Review

Regardless of the situation, place and surroundings, a bit of music can add joy or even inspire you in life. If you are looking for earphones, chances are you're not happy either with your phone capabilities or bundled earphones. That said, audio enthusiast literally has dozens of options available in all possible form factors and at all price points. Amid the True wireless earbuds and Bluetooth headphones, the in-ears are indeed making a comeback. Mumbai-based FUTURE recently launched the CLAW J3 earphones in India targeting the entry-level. We’ve been testing it out for a few weeks and here’s what we think. Design Most of the headphones under Rs. 1000 doesn't hold well when it comes to design. However, Claw J3 is an exception. At this price point, this has got to be the most impressive pair of earphones. On the design front, it looks minimal yet solid and it has a 1.2m soft Anti-Winding TPE cable making it much more durable and reliable. It comes with different sized ear buds (S/M/L) in box to fit your ears. The driver chambers are made of metal and are very durable, which is a surprise considering the low price. It's worth mentioning that, the entire earphone unit sits ...

LG starts rolling out Alexa support to 2019 AI ThinQ TVs; AirPlay support coming later this year

LG Electronics announced its latest flagship TVs with ThinQ AI in January 2019 and last year, the company said that it would integrate Google Assistant on their 2018 TVs with AI ThinQ. Expanding the support for virtual assistants from various companies, LG today announced that it will begin rolling out Amazon Alexa support in 14 countries to the company’s 2019 TV models featuring artificial intelligence. 2019 LG TV models with ThinQ AI support will be getting Alexa support soon through a software update. The feature will be initially available in 14 countries which includes Austria, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Spain, United Kingdom, and the United States. Users will receive the update through the Alexa app in LG ThinQ AI TVs including LG UHD TVs, NanoCell TVs, and OLED TVs. With the Alexa app, owners of compatible LG TVs can ask questions, control smart home products, access over 90,000 Alexa Skills and LG says that the 2019 TVs can understand hundreds of voice commands and handle requests of greater complexity than ever before. As Alexa is built-in, new updates and features for the voice service will be rolled out directly to users of LG AI TV from now on. Apart from ...