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 ...

Xiaomi MIUI 10 with AI portraits, Driving Mode, improved full-screen gestures and more announced, beta roll out begins in June

At the Mi 8 launch event, Xiaomi has also introduced the MIUI 10 which is its own proprietary operating system over Android. The new MIUI 10 comes with Xiaomi's Ai voice assistant along with full-screen hand gestures and improved recent menu that will take advantage of the full-screen bezel-less displays.  The company is introducing a new Driving Mode that takes full advantage of the Xiao Ai voice assistant to control the smartphone in a car, so users can safely use features such as navigating to a location and reply messages without touching the phone. It introduced a series of easy-to-use full-screen hand gestures which replaces the virtual on-screen buttons along with other additions like more content in the tiled taskbar and improved swiping gestures. Interestingly the company is giving a huge boost to older Xiaomi smartphones with single-lens cameras by bringing AI bokeh effects, aka portrait shots through MIUI 10 even without a dual camera setup. Following the AI bandwagon, Xiaomi is also focusing too much on AI-assisted features that are aimed at making the UI more helpful and user-friendly. The MIUI 10 can help decrease app load significantly. As it analyzes user behavior, the app load time can be reduced to zero. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2B1yGTlTm90 It also includes smart ...

Xiaomi Mi 8 SE with 5.88-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, Snapdragon 710, 6GB RAM, AI dual rear cameras announced

Xiaomi just announced Mi 8 SE along with the Mi 8 and the Mi 8 Explorer Edition at an event in China. It comes with a 5.88-inch FHD+ AMOLED display from Samsung with a notch 86.12% screen-to-body ratio, is powered by the latest Snapdragon 710 with up to 6GB of RAM, runs Android 8.1 (Oreo) with MIUI 9, has a 12-megapixel rear camera along with a 5-megapixel secondary rear camera to capture depth information for portrait shots with AI and also has intelligent scene detection. It also has the same 20-megapixel front camera with AI portraits and AI beautification and uses pixel binning technology, combining the information from four pixels to create one large 2.0µm pixel. It has a 2.5D glass body, fingerprint sensor on the back and packs a 3120mAh battery with Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0. Xiaomi Mi 8 SE specifications 5.88-inch (2244x1080 pixels) Full HD+ 18.7:9  AMOLED 2.5D curved glass display with 600 nits brightness, 60000:1 contrast ratio, DCI-P3 color gamut Octa Core Snapdragon 710 10nm Mobile Platform (Dual 2.2GHz Kryo 360 + Hexa 1.7GHz Kryo 360 CPUs) with Adreno 616 GPU 4GB / 6GB LPDDR4x RAM, 64GB (eMMC 5.1) internal storage Android 8.1 (Oreo) with MIUI 9, upgradable to MIUI 10 Dual ...

Samsung Galaxy S10 said to feature Qualcomm’s ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor

The Galaxy S10 is Samsung's 10th-anniversary flagship smartphone that will be launching early next year. While a bunch of reports suggested that the S10 might feature an in-display fingerprint sensor, nothing has been confirmed officially. However, a report from ETNews suggests that Samsung more or less has confirmed that the S10 might finally pack an in-display fingerprint sensor. Since it is a 10th-anniversary flagship, the company is said to be going all out with it. The latest update adds that Samsung will be using Qualcomm's ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor. A couple of months ago we heard that Samsung is said to decide on in-display fingerprint sensor very soon and now it appears the company has made a final decision on the matter. Latest we hear is that the company has “confirmed” about the inclusion of the feature to its industry partners and that it has decided to adopt the in-display fingerprint sensor for the Galaxy S10. Samsung Display will obviously be the supplier of the display panel, while Qualcomm is said to be supplying the ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. This is the first time Qualcomm name has popped up in this matter and it is also reported that Samsung is developing the ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor itself and ...

OnePlus 6 face unlock reportedly can be tricked with a printed photo

Since Apple introduced Face ID with the iPhone X, the feature has become a rage among Android phones. In fact, OnePlus 5T was among the initial adopters of the feature. Continuing the legacy, OnePlus included the feature with its latest offering; the OnePlus 6 as well.  I printed my face to unlock my OnePlus 6 for the lulz... it worked ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ pic.twitter.com/rAVMq8JKBr — rik (@rikvduijn) May 29, 2018 However, the face unlock on Android phones is not as secure as the Apple's Face ID and today an owner of the OnePlus 6 proved it again by printing a photo of him and succeeded in unlocking the phone within few seconds. It also works with a black and white photo which raises serious security doubts about the feature. Google to strengthen the Face unlock feature which it introduced in Android 4.0. Google added the liveness test" later that requires you to blink, though can also be fooled easily it at least added an extra security layer. Cut to the chase, OnePlus didn't implement the liveness test because that slows down unlocking. The actual problem is that the front-facing camera cannot differentiate a flat surface and a real face. Apple has a workaround for this by using IR dot projector to ...

Xiaomi Mi 8 with 6.21-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, AI dual rear cameras and Mi 8 Explorer Edition with in-display fingerprint sensor, 3D face unlock announced

Xiaomi just announced its flagship Mi 8 smartphone at an event in China, as it had promised. It has a 6.21-inch FHD+ AMOLED display from Samsung with a notch and 88.5% screen-to-body ratio. It has a glass back with an  unique water drop arc design, four curved glass body with 7 series aluminum frame. It is powered by Snapdragon 845 with up to 8GB of RAM  and runs Android 8.1 (Oreo) with MIUI on top. It has a 12-megapixel rear camera with Sony IMX363 sensor, 1.4µm pixel size, OIS, Dual Pixel auto focus and a secondary 12-megapixel rear camera for AI portraits  has AI scene recognition. The 20-megapixel front camera has support for AI portrait selfies with real-time background blur, AI Studio Light Effect, and the phone also has face unlock, which uses an infrared sensor and lens that works even in dark by scanning 4096 facial points. The company said that it scored 105 in DxO Mark for photo and the overall DxO Mark score is 99. It has a fingerprint sensor on the back and packs a 3400mAh battery with support for Quick Charge 4+. There is also Mi 8 Explorer Edition with a pressure-sensitive in-display fingerprint sensor that has dedicated pressure sensor that activates ...

Google expands Project Fi phone line-up with Moto G6, LG V35 ThinQ and G7 ThinQ

Project Fi is Google's answer to a simple and fast wireless experience with the benefits of international roaming at no extra cost. However, the topmost requested option from Fi users is more choices of Fi-friendly phones. Today Google is expanding Project Fi phone line-up with three new phones; Moto G6, LG V35 ThinQ, and LG G7 ThinQ. These phones apart from having the latest and greatest tech for their price, they are fully compatible with Project Fi. The Moto G6 is the most affordable in the segment; it sports a 5.7-inch 18:9 display and powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 14nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 506 GPU. It packs a 3GB RAM with 32GB internal storage, 4GB RAM with 64GB internal storage. It features 12MP rear camera with LED Flash, 5MP secondary rear cameras. On the other hand, the LG V35 ThinQ which just got announced yesterday sports a 6-inch QHD+ OLED display, powered by the Snapdragon 845, 16MP dual rear cameras, and has AI features. The LG G7 ThinQ also falls in the same line as the V35 ThinQ. It comes with 6.1-inch QHD+ 19.5:9 FullVision LCD Super Bright display and is powered by Snapdragon 845 with up to 6GB RAM (G7+ ThinQ). The Project-Fi compatible Moto G6 is already available for pre-order, while ...

Google’s ‘Just a Line’ AR doodling app now lets Android and iOS users collaborate

Google released Just a Line' AR doodling app back in March; this app lets you draw in the air with your phone. Today the company is further experimenting with a version for iPhone, along with a new feature for both Android and iOS that lets you draw with a friend. Meaning, the app now lets two people create doodles together at the same time across Android and iOS. To connect with friend, you have to open the app, place two phones side-by-side and tap the partner icon. Once the phones are connected, you and your partner will be able to see, and contribute to, the same drawing. Google previewed this feature at the I/O 2018 event earlier this month. This feature is now available on any Android device that supports ARCore as well as the latest iPhones. You can download the Just a Line app from Google Play Store or  App Store. Source

Google Search Conference 2018 announced across 11 cities in India

Google today announced that it will hold Google Search Conference across 11 cities in India starting from June till August. This is aimed to help Indian language publishers make the most of the opportunity, bridge the Indian language content gap that exists on the web today and the webmasters better understand how they can make their content easily accessible to the growing number of Internet users across India. It will cover Indian languages such as Tamil, Telugu, Marathi and Bengali, in addition to English. "At the conference Google Webmaster Outreach team will talk about a host of topics including ‘How Search Works’, ‘Tips for better visibility of Indian language websites in Google Search’, ‘Best practices for mobile-friendly websites’, ‘Google’s Search quality guidelines’ and many other important topics, said Google. Google is also including a session from the Google AdSense team to elucidate their policies and share how to avoid mistakes while running AdSense on your sites. You can register for the conference in your city in the forum here . Registration for a city closes 10 days before the listed date. Conference cities and dates Gurgaon on June 20 (Wednesday) Pune on June 22 (Friday) Indore on July 2 (Monday) Patna on July 4 (Wednesday) Lucknow on ...

Google said to be in talks with Foxconn for Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, could go official in September

Google Pixel series is slated to release later this year, while there is still time for the renders and live images to come out; we now hear some interesting details about the Pixel 3 flagships. It is said that Google is working on an upgraded Pixel smartphone line, this also includes a variant with a nearly edge-to-edge screen. As you would expect, Google is planning two models; Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. The larger model said to feature nearly edge-to-edge screen, except for a thicker bezel known as a chin at the bottom of the phone. According to the leaked screen protector images, the XL model will embrace a notch design. While the regular model will have an 18:9 aspect display with no notch. Because so many asked for it: The Pixel 3 compared with the XL#Pixel3 #nonotch pic.twitter.com/ElPtRvqJDJ — Phone Designer (@PhoneDesigner) May 30, 2018 Though the Pixel line-up smartphones are best in the flagship segment, it often falls short when compared to Apple iPhones, and Samsung S-series and Note series flagships. According to IDC, Google shipped fewer than 4 million units in 2017 compared to 216 million iPhones shipped in the same period. Usually Google partners with LG, HTC for Pixel line-up, but for the very first time, ...

Jurassic World Alive location-based augmented reality game released for Android and iOS worldwide

Jurassic World Alive game from Universal, in partnership with top mobile-game publisher, Ludia has released worldwide for Android and iOS, after few months of testing in some countries. This location-based augmented reality games requires you to collect dinosaurs, similar to Pokémon GO. This includes collecting creatures featured in Jurassic World and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom movie releasing next month, have the ability to level them up and strengthen their team for real-time player-versus-player battles. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWk1RE-m_Kg Jurassic World Alive lets players discover dinosaurs by locating them on a map and deploying an in-game drone to collect DNA samples. This gives players the ability to level up and create genetically modified dinosaurs in a lab, then compete in real-time player-versus-player arena battles to earn more rewards. By leveraging the latest offerings in AR technology, you can interact with their collection of virtual dinosaurs in the real world, capture those moments through photos and video and share them. Download Jurassic World Alive (Free with in-app purchases) - Android | iPhone and iPad Highlights of Jurassic World Alive EXPLORE your world with location-based technology and discover dinosaurs on a map. Identify behavior patterns to track specific species in their natural habitats. COLLECT rare and powerful breeds by flying a drone with precise ...

Sennheiser CX SPORT In-Ear Bluetooth headset launched in India for Rs. 9990

Sennheiser has launched CX SPORT, the company's latest In-Ear wireless headset in India. It features a light-weight, sweat and splash resistant design, lets you pair the CX SPORT with up to two devices simultaneously, while Bluetooth 4.2, Qualcomm apt-X ensures Hi-Fi sound. It also has a slick three-button remote that lets you effortlessly manage music and calls, as well as convenient voice prompts to further enhance ease of use. The headset's ergonomic fins keep the earbuds comfortably secure. It can either be worn around the neck or in front, with a cable organizer that lets you tailor the length to suit, and an integrated clip that can be used to fix it to your collar. Sennheiser CX SPORT features and specifications Sennheiser proprietary transducers, designed and engineered in Germany, deliver balanced and detailed sound with dynamic bass capability. Impedance: 28 Ohm (Passive), 480 Ohm (Active); Frequency response - 17 – 21,000 Hz; Max. sound pressure level: 112 dB (1 kHz/0 dBFS); THD, total harmonic distortion: <0.5% Sweat and splash resistant, designed to compliment your workout activities. Bluetooth 4.2 with multi-point connectivity allows pairing with eight (8) devices and simultaneous connection with two (2) devices Audio codecs: apt-X  / apt-X  LL / AAC / SBC Choice of ...

Honor 7A vs Xiaomi Redmi 5 Comparison

The Honor 7A  is the latest smartphone to take on the incredibly popular and lucrative sub Rs. 10,000 segment. Pitched as a direct competitor to Xiaomi's Redmi 5, the Honor 7A manages to deliver even more hardware at a similar price point. Interested in buying a new phone? We've put together a quick comparison to help you make up your mind. The first thing that you notice when you see a phone is, of course, the display. The Honor 7A ships with a 5.7 inch 18:9 FullView Display which is the same size as the screen on the Redmi 5. Both the screens look good but the one on the Honor 7A is a bit more saturated which makes colors really pop. While the size is more or less the same, we felt that the Honor 7A feels just a bit better in the hand. The slightly better ergonomics and the way it fits in the palm puts it just a step ahead of the Redmi 5. There are other big changes too with the Honor 7A. The phone employs a dual camera array at the back which pairs a 13MP camera with a 2MP secondary camera that is used to sense depth. ...

LG V35 ThinQ with 6-inch QHD+ OLED display, Snapdragon 845, 16MP dual rear cameras, AI features announced

LG just announced V35 ThinQ, the company's latest flagship smartphone in the 'V Series', three months after the introduction of the V30S ThinQ at the MWC. It retains the same 6-inch QHD+ OLED display, 6GB RAM, IP68 rating for dust and water resistance and MIL-STD 810G certification for reliability of equipment performance in harsh environments. and 3,300mAh battery with Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0, Wireless charging. There is also V35+ ThinQ with 128GB storage. It has Snapdragon 845 SoC, and the 16-megapixel rear camera with f/1.6 aperture is now coupled with another 16-megapixel camera with 107-degree super-wide-angle lens with f/1.9 aperture, and an improved 8-megapixel front camera, same as the G7 ThinQ. It retains the AI CAM that now offers 19 shooting modes, up from eight, Portrait Mode for both the front and rear cameras, and Stickers for 2D or 3D overlay effects using face recognition. It also has new Super Bright Camera with images that are up to four times brighter typical of photos shot in dim light through the combination of pixel binning and software processing, the AI algorithm adjusts the camera settings automatically when shooting in low light. Super Far Field Voice Recognition lets you hear your voice anywhere in the room. It also has DTS:X to deliver virtual 3D sound for ...

Samsung Galaxy S9+ gets Dual VoLTE, call recording support in latest OTA update in India

Samsung has rolled out an update to Galaxy S9+ smartphone in India that finally brings Dual VoLTE support for the smartphone finally. This lets you use VoLTE on both the SIMs. The changelog also mentions improvements to VoLTE and VoWiFi. Even though it is not mentioned in the changelog, the smartphone has also received support for native call recording. This lets you record all the calls automatically and store them in the internal or external storage, instead of relying on third-party apps. The feature was rolled out in some countries along with the May Android security patch earlier this month, and via a new patch in countries like UK. Check out the complete changelog below Improved performance. - VoLTE, VoWIFI Dual VoLTE/VoWIFI service is available for both of the SIM cards in the dual SIM slots. ( ※ The service is provided only to dual SIM devices and can still be limited depending on the service operator for each SIM card. ) The security of your device has been improved The latest Samsung Galaxy S9+ update has the build number G965FXXU1BRE5 and is 426MB in size. Source

Snapchat ropes in Tyroo to monetise ads in India

Snapchat today announced that it has partnered with ad-technology platform Tyroo as monetization partner in India. Snapchat currently has over 191 million users globally and about nine million in India. Under this partnership,  Tyroo which is a Smile Group company who has its headquarters in Gurugram will drive ad monetization and infrastructure for Snapchat fuelling its growth in the APAC (Asia-Pacific) region. Tyroo will manage sales and support for all Snapchat products in India and their revenue management. It is also forming a team of 40 members to build an ad revenue strategy for Snapchat in India and to support marketers. Snapchat will target a new segment of advertising that will be aimed at consumers consuming image or video content. According to Snapchat, about 20% of all its users in India, use only Snapchat for their social media interactions and this could be an interesting aspect for Snapchat. Geoffrey Reed, Snapchat's Head of International Expansion said: This strategic partnership with Tyroo will allow us to bring Snapchat to more advertisers in India and help them see the value in connecting with our highly engaged users through the most fun and effective ad products on the market. We are confident that Tyroo will be an excellent partner in helping us ...

Samsung introduces world’s first DCI-certified Onyx Cinema 4K LED screen in India

Samsung introduced new Onyx brand at CinemaCon last month, under which it introduced world’s first Digital Cinema Initiatives (DCI)-certified theater display with Onyx View, Onyx 3D and Onyx Sound features that combines advanced LED and High Dynamic Range (HDR) picture quality to life-like big screen content. Today, the company has introduced it in India, delivering better visual quality, technical performance and reliability beyond that of traditional projector-based operations. Onyx View promises brighter and more detail-rich content with infinite contrast and specialized low-tone greyscale settings. It delivers HDR (High Dynamic Range) to the cinema, showcasing on-screen contents at peak brightness level, nearly 10 times greater than that offered by standard cinema projectors (146fL versus 14fL) with improved uniformity and free of optical distortion and interference, said Samsung. The screen maintains its advanced presentation capabilities in ambient lighting conditions regardless of the featured on-screen content and accommodate users who wish to utilize their theatres for corporate events, concert, sports event viewing & gaming competitions. The 3D Onyx Cinema LED screen crafts 3D movie content more realistically, through enhanced brightness and consistent colour amplification. "Glass-wearing viewers can now have the benefit of subtitle text, images and even minor visual details with unprecedented clarity and without the dark, blurry shadowing, ...

Netflix for Android finally gets redesigned UI with larger controls, next episode button and more

Netflix for Android finally brings the much-needed update with redesigned U.I with larger controls, forward video, next episode button, and more. This redesigned U.I is long overdue as the player felt a little underwhelming as opposed to great content it carries.  It also brings a new forward and back 10-second buttons which makes it easy to jump to the exact point. Much like YouTube, you can double tap on the left or right side of the screen while watching to instantly go forward or back. The update also brings bigger controls like play/pause, with labels to quickly select Episodes or turn on Audio & Subtitles. Most importantly, it gets a new“Next Episode” button to get to the next one even faster. This new update fixes almost everything, the play/pause buttons are now centered instead of leaving them at the left corner. Though the forward and backward doesn't rack up to +20, +30, it still is something that is better than nothing. The episodes' and 'Audio & Subtitles' buttons have been moved to the bottom with the caption. If you are a Netflix user, you can download or update the app from Play Store  Hope the Netflix iOS app will get the new UI soon. Via

Tambo TA 3 with 4.95-inch 18:9 display, fingerprint sensor, 4G VoLTE launched in India for Rs. 4999

Tambo, a new company has forayed into Indian market with 3 new smartphones – TA 2, TA 3 and TA 4 and six feature phones – S2440, S2430, A2400, P1850, A1810 and A1800 last month. Today the company has officially launched the TA 3 smartphone in the country and revealed the complete specifications of the smartphone.  Tambo TA3 specifications 4.95-inch (480 x 960 pixels) FWVGA+ 18:9 aspect ratio TN display 1.1GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6737M 64-bit processor with Mali-T720 GPU 1GB RAM, 16GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 64GB with microSD Dual SIM Android 7.0 (Nougat) 5MPrear camera with dual LED Flash 5MP front-facing camera with LED flash 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio Fingerprint sensor, face unlock Dimensions: 138.5x65.8x10.1mm; Weight: 133g 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS 2100mAh battery The Tambo TA3 comes in Jet Black, Champagne and Metallic Blue colors, is priced at Rs. 4,999 and will be available in across distributor channels in India. The company promises a service warranty of 200 days replacement along with warranty of one time screen replacement within 365 days of buying the phone. It says that it has over 600 service centres in India and aims to have 1000 service centres by the end of 2018. Commenting on the launch, Sudhir Kumar, Chief Executive Officer, Tambo said: We ...

HP introduces new Omen 15 gaming laptop with 15.6-inch 4K display, 8th Gen Intel Core processor, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q

HP today has announced the Omen 15 gaming laptop with a 15.6-inch display and is powered by the 8th Generation Intel Core i5+ and i7+ processors with up to six cores. It is  7.4 percent less-wide and 5% thinner than its predecessor and weighs just 2.4 kgs. The HP Omen 15 gaming laptop sports a 15.6-inch diagonal display with either 144hz 1080p, 60Hz 4k, or 60Hz 1080p options and NVIDIA G-SYNC technology.  It also offers vibrant sound blasts through stereo speakers which are powered by Bang & Olufsen along and a discrete audio amplifier. It also has support for DTS Headphone for simulated surround sound. It is powered by the 8th generation Intel CPUs with upto  Core i+ H-series in six and quad-core configurations and VR ready NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 with MAX-Q Design. It packs 32GB DDR4-2666 RAM and storage range from SSD, HDD, SSD + HDD, or even HDD + Intel Optane memory for storage acceleration. To keep things cooler while gaming, it features vents as well as fluid dynamic bearing fans with larger fins than before. Apart from Omen 15, HP also introduced OMEN by Mindframe Headset which is the world’s first headset with active earcup cooling technology, OMEN by HP Sequencer Keyboard that features lightweight anodized aluminum frame, and USB port at ...

Xiaomi Mi Bluetooth headphones, Mi In-Ear Headphones Pro 2 and Mi Projector with 120-inch projection, HDR10 announced

Xiaomi has introduced two new headphones - Mi Bluetooth headphones, Mi In-Ear Headphones Pro 2 and Mi Projector, an LED projector, soon after its Laser projector. It  also recently introduced the Mi Router 4, successor of Mi Router 3 which was introduced back in 2016, offering a smaller design, while retaining the features. Xiaomi Mi Bluetooth headphones (QTEJ03JY) features and specifications Bluetooth 4.1 connectivity CSR 8645 Bluetooth chip with Support for AAC advanced audio coding technology and apt-X lossless Bluetooth output 40mm large dynamic drivers for loud and clear audio Rounded design with easy single-hand touch playback/ volume control on the side, Voice assistant Noise reduction eliminates ambient noise during calls High-quality PU soft earpads, adjustable earbands, foldable design Weighs 235 grams 400mAh battery offers 10 hours of playback, 2.5 hours charging time Xiaomi Mi In-Ear Headphones Pro 2 (QTEJ03JY)  features and specifications Dynamic (made with graphene) + balanced armature drivers Impedance - 32 Ω; Sensitivity - 100 dB, Frequency response: 20 - 20,000Hz 1.25m cable made of soft TPE material is tough MEMS Microphone for calls and three-button in-line music control  (fully functional on Android) AUX jack is bent at 90 degrees for longer durability Soft and comfortable ear buds – 4 different pairs Xiaomi Mi (LED) Projector features and specifications ...

Samsung Display showcases new 2.43-inch 1200 PPI AMOLED VR display

Early last week, Google and LG teamed up to showcase the next-gen VR OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and 1443ppi. Samsung at the SID 2018 exhibition last week unveiled a 2.43-inch VR panel with a resolution of 3840×2160 pixels accounting for a pixel density of 1200 PPI. Apart from the most ambitious VR panel, Samsung also has three different panels on display; two were 3.5-inch and 3.2-inch panels with 1440×1600 and 1824×1824 resolution, with a pixel density of 616 PPI and 806 PPI. It is possible that Samsung might be working on standalone virtual reality headsets across different price ranges. However, it could also be a speculation at this moment since Samsung didn't mention anything about an upcoming Gear VR. https://youtu.be/Hk7j2pFYQQI However, models with different prices and specs sound like a good idea to get things going for its standalone headset. Either way, we should wait for some more time to see what Samsung is planning. Source

TRAI proposes the use of Blockchain technology to curb spam calls and messages

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is back again with new proposals that state the use of Blockchain technology to curb spam calls and messages. This move is to ensure that telemarketing messages are sent only to those who have subscribed to them, and that too by authorized entities. The proposed Telecom Commercial Communication Customer Preference Regulation 2018 will empower billions of subscribers to take control of their voice and text communications. According to TRAI, twenty-three crore subscribers have registered themselves on the DND Registry since 2010. However, the problem still retained thanks to the unscrupulous elements that started obtaining customers' consent or resorted to use of unregistered telemarketers that call or message from a ten-digit number. These fraud calls are on the rise in the recent times. The proposed Blockchain or distributed ledger has proven useful where the objective is to cryptographically secure information and make it available only when it is needed to know basis. In fact, it will be the first instance anywhere in the world to use this technology at such a scale in the telecom sector. Blockchain will ensure two things non-repudiative and confidentiality, meaning only those authorized to access details will be able to access subscriber details and ...

Qualcomm Snapdragon XR1 dedicated chipset with 4K video support for AR and VR announced

Qualcomm today has introduced the Snapdragon XR1 Platform, it is the world’s first dedicated SoC for Extended Reality (XR) platform. The XR1 platform is also specially optimized for Augmented Reality (AR) experiences with Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities offering better interactivity, power consumption, and thermal efficiency. The company has also announced that OEMs like Meta, VIVE, Vuzix, and Picoare are already developing on the first dedicated XR1 platform. The Snapdragon XR1 integrates Qualcomm Technologies’ heterogeneous compute architecture, including the ARM-based multi-core Central Processing Unit (CPU), a vector processor, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) and Qualcomm's AI Engine. It also includes advanced XR software service layer, machine learning the Snapdragon XR Software Development Kit (SDK) and Qualcomm Technologies connectivity and security technologies. Thanks to the AI engine, it provides on-device processing and brings the ability to process AI-use cases and run high performing, power-efficient machine learning based computer vision algorithms. It supports Ultra high-definition 4K video resolution at up to 60 frames per second for high-quality VR HMDs. The Qualcomm Spectra Image Signal Processor (ISP) reduces unwanted noise from snapshots. It also supports dual-display support, 3D overlays including OpenGL, OpenCL, and Vulkan. The Snapdragon XR1 uses Qualcomm Technologies 3D Audio Suite, Qualcomm Aqstic Audio Technologies, and Qualcomm aptX Audio for high-fidelity audio experiences and “always-on, always-listening” voice assistance ...

Xiaomi Mi 8, Mi 8 SE and Mi Band 3 surface, Mi 8 could launch in 8 countries including India

Xiaomi is all set to introduce its flagship Mi 8 smartphone, MIUI 10 and Mi Band 3 tomorrow at an event in China. We had already seen some images of the Mi 8, its retail box, and the company has already confirmed that the phone will be powered by Snapdragon 845 SoC. Now the press shots of the Mi 8 and the Mi 8 SE (Special Edition) has surfaced that shows a notch on both the phones. The Mi 8 SE is rumored to come with a slightly smaller display and powered by the latest Snapdragon 710 SoC. Official Xiaomi and MIUI handles have posted an image with several landmarks, including Taj Mahal in India inside the number 8 that hints that the phone might arrive in these countries soon after its launch in China. These countries include India,Egypt, Spain, Italy, Russia and France. 24 hours until #Mi8. Tap the like icon ❤ if you like these amazing landmarks! pic.twitter.com/VjJQLwwSIj — MIUI (@miuirom) May 30, 2018 Mi 8 retail box revealed no headphone jack, dual-GPS module, and the phone is rumored to face 3D face recognition along with iPhone-like Animoji. New live image of the Mi Band 3 has also surfaced revealing a large screen, shiny body, and ...

5 interesting AR apps on the App Store Made in India

Last year, the Cupertino giant Apple announced the availability of ARKit to the public with the roll-out of iOS 11. In fact, the ARKit is available for anyone with an iPhone 6S or later, the iPad Pro, and the latest 9.7-inch iPad. With the help of ARKit, the iOS developers integrate the high-end augmented reality experiences either in existing apps or introduce a new app specifically for this platform. Right now let's take a look at 5 interesting AR apps available right now for download. SpacewAR Uprising (Rs. 159 / US$ $1.99) Developed by Tresreis Games, the SpacewAR Uprising is an exclusive iOS game that requires the player in AR cockpit of a fighter plane with a task to save planet earth from evil alien forces. This game is designed to be intense and fast-paced, where the player needs to move to find proper angles to execute the enemy. With this game, a player can choose other ships, weapons and can even upgrade them as well. Kiddopia (Rs. 299/month or Rs. 3,999 / $49.99 for lifetime access) Known for best educational apps for kids, PaperBoat Apps came up with Kiddopia. Started by the couple, Anupam and Anshu Dhanuka, Kiddopia is one of the early adopters of ARKit ...

Motorola One Power Android One phone with 19:9 notch display, dual-rear cameras surface

Motorola's 2018 line-up kickstarted with the launch of Moto G6 and E5 series recently, and off lately it is the Moto Z3 Play that is making the noise even before its launch next week. And, now it looks like Motorola might be planning an entire line-up that might replace the Moto X series that got cancelled recently.  The first device in the new Moto series is the 'Motorola One Power' and it is an Android One device going by the branding on the rear side, meaning this phone will be picking off things where the Moto X4 left off last year. Since the naming has 'Power' series it might be en entire new lineup, so more variants might be coming along. Moving along, the Motorola One Power looks a lot like the iPhone X with a top notch and a bottom chin. Since there is a notch, it packs an 19:9 aspect ratio display, curved edges, and a flat back, Unlike most Motorola phones, the Motorola One Power has a vertical arrangement on the left side. It comes with dual-rear cameras and LED flash sandwiched in the middle. In what appears to be a fingerprint sensor is present in the Moto dimple. Unfortunately, this where ...

Apple releases iOS 11.4 update with AirPlay 2 stereo pairs, multi-room audio, messages in iCloud

Apple is rolling out iOS 11.4 update for iPhones, iPads, and iPod touch. This update brings AirPlay 2 stereo pairs and multi-room audio bringing more immersive listening experience through HomePod smart speaker. Using AirPlay 2 lets you connect to the multi-room wireless audio system to play music in any room from any room, move music from one room to another or play the same song everywhere using an iOS device, Apple TV, and HomePod. The AirPlay 2; the next-gen version of Apple’s media streaming technology reduces latency and supports multi-room playback from iOS for the first time. As for HomePod, AirPlay 2 features are automatically supported and music can be streamed around the house without the need to link speakers. These features are available on iOS within any app and in Control Center for quick access, and HomePod will be able to communicate with other AirPlay 2-enabled speakers when they become available. Messages in iCloud feature is finally available on iOS 11.4, and this lets you keep messages across devices in sync much like email. So, if you delete a message on one device, it will be erased on all your other devices. Similarly, if you set up a new Apple device, your messages will appear without needing to ...

Nokia 2.1 Android Oreo (Go edition) smartphone with 5.5-inch HD display, Snapdragon 425, 4000mAh battery announced

HMD Global, along with the new Nokia 5.1 and Nokia 3.1, also introduced the new Nokia 2.1, successor of last year's Nokia 2, which is now Android (Go edition) smartphone. It has a 5.5-inch HD screen, is powered by  Snapdragon 425  with 1GB of RAM, has an 8-megapixel camera with LED flash and a 5-megapixel camera on the front. It has a polycarbonate back with rounded design, metallic accents, dual front-facing stereo speakers with 3D formed stainless steel detail, and a 4000mAh battery that promises up to 2 days of battery life. Nokia 2.1 specifications 5.5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD display, anti-fingerprint coating 1.4GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon 425 Mobile Platform with Adreno 308 GPU 1GB LPDDR3 RAM, 8GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition), upgradable to Android P Dual SIM 8MP autofocus rear camera with LED Flash 5MP front-facing camera 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio,  Dual speakers Dimensions: 153.7 x 77.7 x 9.35 mm 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS + GLONASS 4100mAh battery The new Nokia 2.1 comes in Blue/Copper, Blue/Silver and Grey/Silver colors, is priced at US$ 115 (Rs. 7,801 approx.) and will be available starting July 2018.

Nokia 3.1 Android One smartphone with 5.2-inch 18:9 display, Android Oreo announced

HMD Global just announced Nokia 3.1, successor of last year's Nokia 3 along with the new Nokia 5.1 at an event in Russia. Similar to the other Nokia phones, it is an Android One smartphone. It packs a 5.2-inch HD+ 2.5D curved glass display with 18:9 aspect  ratio, is powered by MediaTek MT6750 SoC with up to 3GB RAM, runs Android 8.0 (Oreo), which is upgradable to Android P in future. It has a 13-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel camera on the front. It has a polycarbonate back and aluminium sides with a dual diamond cut design and packs a 2900mAh battery. Nokia 3.1 specifications 5.2-inch (720 x 1440 pixels) HD+ 2.5D curved glass display with Corning Gorilla Glass protection Octa-Core MediaTek MT6750N (4 x 1.5GHz A53 + 4 x 1.0GHz A53) processor with Mali T860 GPU 2GB RAM with 16GB internal memory / 3GB RAM with 32GB (eMMC 5.1) internal storage, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD Android 8.0 (Oreo) OS, upgradable to Android P Dual SIM 13MP rear camera with LED Flash, f/2.0 aperture 8MP front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture, 84.6-degree wide-angle lens 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio Dimensions: 146.25 x 68.65 x 8.7mm; Weight: 138.3 g 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 ac, ...

Nokia 5.1 Android One smartphone with 5.5-inch FHD+ display, 16MP rear camera, metal body announced

HMD Global just announced its 2018 refresh of its budget lineup, that includes Nokia 5.1, successor of last year's Nokia 5. Similar to the other Nokia phones, it is an Android One smartphone. It packs a 5.5-inch Full HD+ 2.5D curved glass display with 18:9 aspect  ratio, is powered by unannounced 2.0 GHz Octa-Core MediaTek Helio P18 SoC with up to 3GB RAM, runs Android 8.0 (Oreo), which is upgradable to Android P in future. It has a 16-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel camera on the front. It has a unibody design with 6000 series aluminium, and the company says that it is refined through a rigorous 33 stage process of machining, anodising and polishing. It has a packs a 3000mAh battery. Nokia 5.1 specifications 5.5-inch ( 1080x2160 pixels) FHD+ 2.5D sculpted Corning Gorilla Glass display 2GHz Octa-Core MediaTek Helio P18 processor 2GB RAM with 16GB internal memory / 3GB RAM with 32GB internal storage, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD Android 8.0 (Oreo) OS, upgradable to Android P Dual SIM 16MP rear camera with LED Flash, f/2.0 aperture, PDAF 8MP front-facing camera, f/2.0 aperture,84-degree wide-angle lens 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio Fingerprint sensor Dimensions: 151.1 x 70.73 x 8.27 mm 4G VoLTE, WiFi ...

OnePlus 5 and 5T OxygenOS beta update brings new features, improves battery on standby

OnePlus has released new beta updates (Beta 11 for the OnePlus 5 and Open Beta 9 for OnePlus 5T) for the OnePlus 5 and 5T smartphones that brings several new features including option to disable peek notifications for DND and reading mode, advanced battery optimization in standby, new features for OnePlus Switch app and ability for File manager to manage Parallel Apps files. Check out the complete changelog below. System  Added disable peek notifications option for Do Not Disturb(DND) preferences (Settings - Alert slider - Do not disturb) Added disable peek notifications option in reading mode (Settings - Display - Reading mode) Optimized PIN code confirmation process (Settings - Security & lock screen - Screen lock - PIN) Optimized sleep standby power consumption (Settings - Battery - Battery optimization - Advanced optimization) OnePlus Switch UI improvements Improved support for application data migration General bug fixes and stability improvements File Manager Now able to manage Parallel Apps files The update is about 157MB for the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T. If you’ve already flashed a previous Open Beta build, you will receive this update via OTA. If you haven’t, you will need to flash this manually by downloading it from downloads.oneplus.com. Source

Netgear Nighthawk Pro XR500 gaming WiFi router launched in India

Netgear today has launched the Nighthawk Pro XR500 gaming WiFi router in India. The router was initially announced at the CES 2018 back in January. According to the company, it leverages the software optimize network connections by stabilizing the ping, reducing lag spikes and keeps users always on. Netgear has partnered with Netduma for the software; the DumaOS includes gaming dashboard, geo filter, Quality of Service (QoS), and Network Monitoring capabilities. With the gaming dashboard, users can view real-time bandwidth utilization by the device, ping delays, all in a single screen. The geo filters help in fixing any gaming lags by limiting distance to the server. The Quality of Service (QoS) enables users to prioritize gaming devices and allocate bandwidth by the device to eliminate lag due to queuing at the ISP network. The router comes with gaming VPN protecting gamer's identity, prevents DDoS attacks, and more. It also features four-port Gigabit switch for wired connection and sports two USB 3.0 ports. The Netgear Nighthawk Pro gaming WiFi router packs 256MB flash storage and 512MB of RAM. The Netgear Nighthawk Pro Gaming WiFi Router (XR500) is available through the authorized Netgear partners as well as online. Though the company has launched it at Rs. 23,000, it is available on Amazon.in for ...

PUBG developer sues Epic Games’ Fortnite over copyright infringement in Korea

Korean game developer PUBG Corporation, which is also a subsidiary of Bluehole has announced that it is suing US-based Epic Games' 'Fortnite' over copyright infringement in Korea. It also asked the court to determine whether Fortnite copied from the former's "PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds." It filed an injunction with the Seoul Central District Court against Epic Games Korea. Epic Games Fortnite which was released in July last year is a first-person shooter (FPS) game, that has been gaining a lot of popularity and is also threatening the popularity of PUBG which is already a great hit in the gaming market last year. Though the game was launched with "Save the World" mode where players had to build walls and defended it, in September the company has added the free-to-play "Battle Royale" portion into the game, provoking plagiarism in the gameplay. There are allegations against the game copied "Battlegrounds" items and user interface (UI). When the controversy started back in September, Bluehole in a statement said that it is finding ways on how to respond to the claims that core elements and UI of the Battle Royale mode of "Fortnite" seemed to be similar to those of Battlegrounds. On the other hand, is a survivor shooter game that became very popular within a short ...

Idea expands VoLTE services to 9 more circles, offers 30GB free data

Earlier this month Idea Cellular started commercial roll out of VoLTE services across six circles  – Maharashtra (excluding Mumbai) & Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh & Telangana, and, Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh, after rolling it out to its employees in the first phase. Today it has expanded VoLTE services to 9 more circles - Mumbai, Karnataka, Punjab, Haryana, West Bengal, UP East, UP West, Bihar, Jharkhand and Rajasthan. It is also offering 10 GB of free data to its customers in these circles upon making first VoLTE call, 10GB on giving feedback about the service after four weeks, and another 10GB on giving feedback about the service after eight weeks, making it 30GB in total. With the roll-out of VoLTE, Idea customers will now get benefits like “HD-quality” voice calls, faster call setup times, and, the ability to use 4G data simultaneously while on a voice call. Moreover, customers also don’t have to pay anything extra to make calls on VoLTE, as call (and data) charges will be based on existing plans. Furthermore, in an event of unavailability of 4G network, customers will be automatically switched to 2G/3G network using Single Radio Voice Call Continuity (SRVCC) to ensure constant connectivity. Idea VoLTE is now available ...

Amazon Now rebranded to Prime Now in India; Express 2-hour delivery available for Prime members

Amazon India today announced that it is expanding its ultra-fast delivery on Amazon Now app and re-branding it to Prime Now. With Prime Now, Amazon is offering exclusive Express 2-hour delivery to Prime members anytime between 6 am to midnight. Including the express delivery, same-day and next-day delivery will remain available for all customers, in convenient 2-hour slots from 6 am to 12 midnight. Prime Now is available in Bengaluru, Mumbai, New Delhi and Hyderabad and is also expanding to over 10,000 products with everything a customer may need or desire in hours. The categories include Fruits & Vegetables, Grocery, Staples, Meats, and Home & Kitchen fulfilled by Amazon through the Now Store, as well as by supermarkets such as Big Bazaar, Aditya Birla More, and local specialty sellers like Licious and Pescafresh. Amazon said that the selection is updated every season with seasonal fruits like mangoes among others. Since the company is expanding to Home & Kitchen, customers can purchase from a host of categories including electronics accessories, Home and Kitchen, soft furnishings, small appliances from mixer grinders to induction cookers, and many more. Download Amazon Prime Now - Android | iOS Sameer Khetarpal, Director - Category Management (Grocery), Amazon India said: We are excited about scaling up our grocery ...

Alcatel 3V with 6-inch FHD+ 18:9 display, dual rear cameras, Android Oreo launched in India for Rs. 9999

Alcatel today launched 3V, the company's latest mid-range smartphone in India. It was introduced at the MWC 2018 earlier this year and packs a 6-inch FHD+ display, is powered by quad-core MediaTek MT8735A SoC with 3GB of RAM, runs Android 8.0 (Oreo), has a 12-megapixel rear camera along with a 2-megapixel secondary rear camera to capture depth information for portrait shots, and a 5-megapixel camera on the front with LED flash and face unlock. It has a fingerprint sensor on the back that has a metal-like finish and packs a 3000mAh battery. Alcatel 3V specifications 6.0-inch (2160×1080 pixels) FHD+ 18:9 IPS 2.5D curved glass display 1.45 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT8735A processor with Mali-T720 MP2 GPU 3GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD Android 8.0 (Oreo) Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano / microSD) 12MP (Interpolated to 16MP) rear camera with LED flash, 1.25μm pixel size, secondary 2MP camera (Interpolated to 5MP) 5MP (Interpolated to 8MP) front camera with LED flash Fingerprint sensor Dimensions: 162x 76x 8.05mm x Weight: 155g 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS 3000mAh battery The Alcatel 3V comes in Spectrum Black, Spectrum Blue and Spectrum Gold colors, is priced at Rs. 9999 and will be available from May 31st ...

Xiaomi Redmi Y2 with 3GB RAM, Android 8.1 surfaces in benchmarks ahead of India launch on June 7

Xiaomi recently scheduled an event on June 7th in India to launch a new Redmi smartphone. The Redmi S2 that was recently introduced in China was expected to be launched as Redmi Y2, as the successor of last year’s Redmi Y1, now the benchmarks of the smartphone has surfaced that confirms that it will be called the Redmi Y2. This reveals Android 8.1 (Oreo) and 3GB of RAM. Even though it just mentions a 2GHz Octa-Core SoC, we already know that the phone will be powered by Snapdragon 625. Xiaomi Redmi Y2 specifications 5.99-inch (1440 × 720 pixels) HD+ 18:9 2.5D curved glass display with 1000:1 contrast ratio, 450 nits (typ) Brightness, 70.8% NTSC color gamut 2GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 625 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) with MIUI 9 Dual SIM (nano + nano + microSD) 12MP rear camera with LED Flash, 1.25μm pixel size, PDAF, f/2.2 aperture, secondary 5MP camera 16MP front-facing camera with LED flash Fingerprint sensor, Infrared sensor Dimensions: 160.73 × 77.26 × 8.1mm; Weight: 170g 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS + GLONASS 3080mAh (typical) / 3000mAh (minimum) battery The Xiaomi Redmi ...

Honor 7A sold out in under 2 minutes in first sale in India on Flipkart, next sale on June 5

Huawei’s Honor brand  launched the Honor 7A budget smartphone in India last week, and the phone went on sale in the country today, exclusively on Flipkart for Rs. 8999. The company has announced that it was sold out in under 120 seconds or 2 minutes on Flipkart, making it one of the bestsellers on Flipkart in the affordable segment. The next sale for the smartphone is scheduled next Tuesday, 5th June 2018. SOLD OUT IN 120 SECONDS! 😍😍 Thank you India for the overwhelming response & loving our latest member-#Honor7A ❤ Get ready for the next flash sale on 5th June, Tuesday! #CaptureMore pic.twitter.com/bexGziS9NA — Honor India (@HiHonorIndia) May 29, 2018 To remind you, the phone packs a 5.7-inch HD+ 18:9 FullView 2.5D curved glass display, comes with a 13-megapixel rear camera along with a 2-megapixel secondary camera to capture depth information in portrait shot, 8-megapixel front camera with LED flash, fingerprint sensor on the back, in addition to face unlock. runs Android 8.0 (Oreo) with the company’s own EMUI 8.0 on top, has dedicated dual SIM and microSD slots and packs a 3000mAh battery. Commenting on the new achievement, P Sanjeev, Vice President, Sales, Huawei Consumer Business Group said: We are overwhelmed with the phenomenal response that we have received from our customers ...

Vistara RADA India’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI) Robot will assist customers at airports

Vistara today has announced that it has created a unique robot 'RADA' that uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to assist customers, address their queries and entertain them. This unique robot is aimed at offering a seamless experience in guiding customers. The company says that in its initial stage, RADA will be present at the Vistara’s Signature Lounge at the Delhi Airport’s Terminal 3 from July 5, 2018. It will help customers who are using the lounge until they board the flight. In the meantime, the RADA will be under further development in terms of functionality and features for future use cases. At the moment, it can scan boarding passes and further provide information on the terminal, departure gates, weather conditions of the destination city, real-time flight status as well as information about Vistara’s products and services. Interestingly, it can greet customers and interacts with them using basic hand movements and is capable of moving around in the lounge on predefined pathways. Additionally, it can engage with kids and adults alike by playing games and other multimedia content such as songs and videos. The ‘RADA’ is built on a chassis of four wheels, enabling it to rotate 360 degrees, and it has three inbuilt cameras for cognitive interaction. The company ...

Meizu 6T with 5.7-inch 18:9 full-screen display, dual rear cameras announced

Meizu just announced 6T, its latest budget smartphone an event in China, as it had promised. It packs a 5.7-inch HD+ 2.5D curved glass screen with 18:9 aspect ratio, is powered by a 1.5 GHz Octa-Core 64-bit MediaTek MT6750 processor and runs on Android 7.0 (Nougat) with Flyme OS on top. It has a 13-megapixel rear camera with Sony IMX278 RGBW sensor, LED flash, along with a 2-megapixel secondary rear camera to capture depth information for portrait shots and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. It has a hybrid SIM slot that lets you use the second slot as a microSD slot when required, comes with 4G VoLTE, fingerprint sensor on the back, polycarbonate body and packs a 3200mAh battery. Meizu 6T specifications 5.7-inch (1440 × 720 pixels) HD+ 18:9 2.5D curved glass display, 450 nits brightness Octa-Core MediaTek MT6750 (4 x 1.5GHz A53 + 4 x 1.0GHz A53) processor with Mali T860 GPU 3GB / 4GB RAM with 32GB storage, 4GB RAM with 64GB storage, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD Android 7.0 (Nougat) with Flyme OS 6.2 Hybrid Dual SIM 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, Sony IMX278 RGBW sensor, f/2.2 aperture, 2MP secondary camera with f/2.4 aperture 8-megapixel front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture Fingerprint sensor Dimensions:152.3×73×8.4mm; ...