Huawei P20 and P20 Pro sales cross 10 million globally, introduces Morpho Aurora, Pearl White colors, P20 Pro Leather variants

Huawei at the IFA 2018 announced that it has sold 10 million units of P20 Pro and P20 smartphones globally in the first five months. It also introduced new variants in the P20 series. It also said that it has shipped over 10 million units in the Mate 10 series. This includes Morpho Aurora and Pearl White variants of the P20 and the P20 Pro that are nature-inspired hues. The company also introduced leather variants of the P20 Pro. This includes Golden Brown and Elegant Black Leather back versions that uses Italian calf leather in the top layer, Pamelatto handmade tanning process offering exquisite, natural texture. Commenting on the latest milestone, Kevin Ho, President of Handset Business, Huawei Consumer Business Group, said: We are humbled by the reception of our latest flagships among global consumers. By going above the 10-million mark, we have again set ourselves a high bar to clear, but we will treat it as a symbol of encouragement that will fuel us as we continue doing what we do best—putting cutting-edge innovations into the hands of consumers around the world.

nubia-α wearable smartphone teased at IFA 2018

ZTE's nubia brand at the IFA 2018 in Berlin teased the nubia-α, which it calls the world's most advanced wearable smartphone. It says that it is not just a smartphone, it is a new species. Check out the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtFcJ3uz6mQ The video shows a device that you can wear on your wrist. It has a large, curved OLED touch screen, a camera on the front along with a microphone and buttons on either sides. On the back there are charging pins and a heart rate sensor. It also has a metal strap, and it comes in Black and Golden colors. The company did not share technical details or when it will go on sale, and the device in the video doesn't look like it is still in concept stage. It looks good in the video, but it is not clear how long this will last since most LTE smartwatches with calling capabilities doesn't last throughout the day. We should know more details about nubia's wearable smartphone in the coming months.

Indian wearables shipments cross 1 million in Q2 2018, Xiaomi leads with 45.8% share: IDC

According to the latest report from International Data Corporation (IDC), the wearables market in India has witnessed a growth in the second quarter of 2018 (2018Q2) as the overall wearables market grew 66% year-over-year (YOY) and 40% sequentially, making it the biggest quarter for the wearables category in India. The report also mentioned that one million units of wearables were shipped in 2018 Q2 with top three brands retaining their position in the overall wearables market. Apart from wristbands, which accounted for almost 90% of the shipments during the quarter, watches with wearable computing also grew 34% sequentially. Mi fans! We continue to be the #1 in wearables brand in India. ~2.5X bigger than the No. 2! As per @IDC's report, we now have 45.8% market share and 31% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) growth in Q2 2018. pic.twitter.com/LP5MIHtK3H — Mi India (@XiaomiIndia) August 31, 2018 Talking about the companies, Xiaomi maintained its leadership of the market with 45.8% market share and 31% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) growth in the 2018 Q2. GOQii remained at 2nd position with healthy 74% annual growth and 36% sequential growth in its shipment. The third place goes to Titan with its Fastrack’s Reflex range saw a healthy 56% sequential increase in its overall shipments and ...

Huawei Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro with full-screen display, Kirin 980 7nm SoC to be announced on October 16

Huawei at the IFA 2018 announced its flagship Kirin 980 7nm SoC with dedicated dual neural network processing units. At the end of the event it also confirmed that the Mate 20 series – Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro powered by Kirin 980 will be announced at an event in London on October 16th, same date as last year's Mate 10 series. #ExperienceSmarter with the #Kirin980. Reach a #HigherIntelligence with the #HuaweiMate20 Series. Mark your calendars NOW… 16.10.18. pic.twitter.com/9KhTMj0BXH — Huawei Mobile (@HuaweiMobile) August 31, 2018 The high-end Mate 20 Pro flagship is rumored to pack triple rear cameras like the P20 series along with an in-display fingerprint sensor,  wireless charging. The Huawei Mate 20 is expected to pack a 4,200mAh battery and sport a 6.3-inch AMOLED display and since the phone is expected to pack wireless charger, it is said to be featuring a glass back.  It is rumored to pack 6GB RAM and 128GB storage and run on Android 9.0 (Pie) with EMUI 9.0 on top. The Huawei Mate 20 series might come in four different models and the model numbers are HMA-AL00, HMA-L09, HMA-L29, HMA-TL00. We should know more details about the phones soon.

Huawei Kirin 980 world’s first 7nm SoC with Dual NPU announced

Huawei at the IFA 2018 announced Kirin 980, its next-generation processor of high-end devices and the world’s first commercial mobile SoC manufactured with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturer Company’s (TSMC) 7nm proces and with dedicated Dual Neural Processing Unit (NPU). It is an Octa-Core SoC with two ARM Cortex A76 Cores clocked up to 2.6GHz for Turbo performance, two ARM Cortex A76 Cores clocked up to 1.92GHz for Long-lasting performance and four ARM Cortex A55 Cores clocked up to 1.8 GHz for power efficiency. It has support for LTE Cat.21 offering download speeds of up to 1.4 Gbps. It packs 6.9 billion transistors within a 1cm2 die size, up by 1.6 times from the previous generation. "Compared to the 10nm process, the 7nm process delivers 20 percent improved SoC performance and 40 percent improved SoC efficiency," said Huawei. Compared to Kirin 970, the Kirin 980 promises 75% improved performance and 58% better energy efficiency. The 10-core Mali-G76 GPU has clock boosting technology that intelligently identify gaming workloads and adjust resource allocation for optimal gaming performance. It also promise 46% improved graphics and 178% improved power efficiency over the previous generation. With Dual NPU, it can recognize up to 4,600 images per minute, up 120% compared to Kirin ...

Lenovo introduces Yoga S730 thinnest consumer clamshell laptop, Yoga Book C930, ThinkPad X1 Extreme, Yoga Chromebook and more

At the IFA 2018, Lenovo unveiled its premium Yoga laptops along with the premium ThinkPad X1 laptop portfolio, new Chomebooks and upgraded GPUs on the re-designed Lenovo Legion gaming PCs introduced at E3. Lenovo Yoga Book C930 First off, the Lenovo Yoga Book C930 comes with two displays, including one built with E Ink. Also, the versatile E Ink screen morphs itself to become your keyboard, notepad, and reader. When you are typing, the E Ink screen turns into a dynamic, customizable keyboard with multi-language support. At just 9.9mm thickness, it comes with up to 10 hours of battery life which is designed for you to get through a workday. Lenovo Yoga C930 The Yoga C930 2-in-1 convertible offers immersive entertainment via the first-of-its-kind Rotating Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos Speaker System and Dolby Vision in up to 4K. It is powered by 8th Generation Intel Core i7 processing, Intel’s fastest 15W mobile processor for responsiveness and speed. Lenovo Yoga C630 WOS The Lenovo Yoga C630 WOS (Windows on Snapdragon) 2-in-1 convertible offers smartphone-like integrated 4.5G LTE Advanced Pro connectivity and up to 25+ hours of local video playback on a single charge, thanks to the power-efficient architecture of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 Mobile Compute Platform. ...

Meizu 16X with 6-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, Snapdragon 710, 6GB RAM, in-display fingerprint sensor gets certified

Soon after the announcement of the Meizu 16 and 16 Plus smartphones earlier this month, the Meizu 16X with the model number M872Q has been certified by TENAA in China. This is expected to feature Snapdragon 710 SoC instead of Snapdragon 845, while other specifications are expected to remain same, including an in-display fingerprint sensor. Meizu 16X specifications 6-inch ( 1080 × 2160 pixels) Full HD+ Super AMOLED display with 10000 : 1 aspect ratio, 430cd/m2 (typical) brightness, 402 PPI Octa Core Snapdragon 710 10nm Mobile Platform (Dual 2.2GHz Kryo 360 + Hexa 1.7GHz Kryo 360 CPUs) with Adreno 616 GPU 6GB RAM,  64GB (UFS 2.1) internal memory Dual SIM Android 8.1 (Oreo) with Flyme OS 12MP rear camera with wide-angle lens, 1/2.3″ Sony IMX380 sensor, 1.55μm pixel size, f/1.8 aperture, Four-axis OIS, PDAF, Laser auto-focus, secondary 20MP telephoto lens, Sony IMX350 sensor, f/2.6 aperture, 6-LED ring LED flash 20MP front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture, AI face unlock In-display fingerprint sensor 3.5mm audio jack, dual speakers Dimensions: 151.2×73.6×7.5mm ; Weight: 154g 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5, GPS + GLONASS, USB Type-C 3010mAh (typical) / 2950mAh (minimum) battery with mCharge fast charging The Meizu 16X is expected to come in Matte black, Ceramic white and Frosted Gold colors, and is ...

iVOOMi to launch a new smartphone with a notch under Innelo brand exclusively on Amazon India

After several teasers on social channels, Innelo, a new sub-brand by iVoomi, whose parent company is Suntex with ‘17 years of Legacy’ that has presence in 21 countries,  has confirmed that it will launch a new smartphone with a notch in India soon exclusively on Amazon.in. And we're coming with just what you want... Stay tuned to know more! #ComingSoon @InneloIndia #Innelo @ivoomi_india pic.twitter.com/bwSLlqexJ1 — Innelo (@InneloIndia) August 27, 2018 The company already started teasing the smartphone with a sleek design and several color variants. It did not share any other details about the smartphone, but we can expect the smartphone at a competitive price tag. It could launch in the next couple of weeks.

TAGG Airbuds Bluetooth In-ear Headphones launched for Rs. 1749

TAGG, popular for its accessories has launched Airbuds, the company's latest wireless Bluetooth earphones. It uses Bluetooth 4.2 technology, boasts of a sleek metallic design and a magnetic lock that prevents earphones from falling off when not in use. Thanks to 6mm drivers, it promises clear, balanced audio, and the 90mAh battery promises up to 6 hours of music playtime on a single charge. Key Specifications Bluetooth 4.2 6mm drivers In-built mic Magnet-lock technology Weight: 15 grams 90mAh battery with Music Play time- 4 to 6 Hours; Talk time- 5 to 7 Hours; Standby time- Up to 260 Hours; Power Input- DC 5V 500 mA The TAGG Airbuds comes in Black color, is priced at an MRP of Rs. 2499, but you can get it from the official website for Rs. 1749. It will also be available on Amazon.in and Flipkart soon. Commenting on the launch, Saurav Prakash, CTO & Co-Founder of TAGG said: The demand for affordable wireless earphones with advanced functionalities has been witnessing a huge surge in the Indian market. Our newest earphones are tailor-made to fulfill this demand of the Indian consumers. We at TAGG are always focused towards empowering our users with value-added products. We are confident that TAGG Airbuds will be well-accepted in the ...

Xiaomi migrates Indian users’ data to local cloud infrastructure

Xiaomi today announced that it is migrating its Indian data to cloud service providers with infrastructure in India. This cover all Indian user data across Xiaomi e-commerce platform (mi.com/in), Mi Community (in.c.mi.com), Mi Cloud, MIUI (Xiaomi Market, feed, Mi Video, advertising, Mi Messaging, push notifications, etc) and Mi TV. It is using Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure infrastructure in India and the company said that all the existing data would be migrated by the end of 2018, while new Indian user data since 1 July is already being stored in local servers. All existing user data on mi.com/in will be fully migrated to servers in India by mid-September 2018. Prior to this these were stored in AWS servers across Singapore and the United States. This promises jump in access speed. Commenting on the same, Manu Jain, Vice President, Xiaomi and Managing Director, Xiaomi India, said: At Xiaomi, data privacy and security are of utmost importance to us. We are taking one more step towards user data security and privacy by bringing our cloud services to India for all local data needs. It’s something our teams have been working tirelessly on and I am glad we have been able to turn this around for ...

Ultimate Ears BOOM 3 and MEGABOOM 3 portable waterproof Bluetooth speakers with 360-degree sound announced

Ultimate Ears has introduced BOOM 3 and MEGABOOM 3 portable, waterproof Bluetooth speakers with 360-degree sound, two-toned, high performance fabric body. These also have Magic Button on top of the speaker to play, pause and skip tracks directly on the speakers. These provide deeper bass and improved clarity over the original MEGABOOM, says the company.  When paired with the iOS mobile app, you get one-touch access to all of your favorite playlists on Apple Music, and the Magic Button lets you access playlists on Deezer Premium on Android. Additional music services will be added in future. Thanks to new IP67 rating, the speakers are water-proof, drop-proof and dust-proof. It has improved Bluetooth range up to 150 feet and are compatible with the Ultimate Ears POWER UP charging dock (sold separately) for a simple, wireless charge, plus you can charge the speakers upright thanks to the repositioned USB port. The BOOM & MEGABOOM app also has PartyUp feature and allows you to connect up to 150 speakers—as well as a custom equalizer (EQ), and remote on/off controls, all in a newly designed interface. The BOOM 3 offers up to 15 hours of battery life and the MEGABOOM 3 offers up to 20 hours of battery life. The ...

Vodafone India, Idea Cellular merger complete; Vodafone Idea Limited becomes country’s biggest telecom operator

After signing agreements back in March last year, Vodafone India and Aditya Birla Group’s telecom arm Idea Cellular have announced that the merger has been completed. Idea Cellular has been renamed as ‘Vodafone Idea Limited’ and the service provider has subscriber base of over 408 million (as of June 2018) with 1 RMS in 9 circles, broadband network of 340,000 sites, and widest distribution reach with 1.7 million retail outlets. With 1850 MHz of total spectrum holding, over 200,000 unique GSM sites and ~235,000 km of fibre, the merged company offers superior voice and broadband connectivity across the country, covering 92% of the population and reaching nearly 500,000 towns and villages. Merger is expected to generate Rs. 140 billion annual synergy, including opex synergies of Rs. 84 billion, equivalent to a net present value of approximately Rs. 700 billion. The equity infusion of Rs. 67.5 billion at Idea and Rs. 86 billion at Vodafone coupled with monetization of standalone towers of both companies for an enterprise value of Rs. 78.5 billion, provides the company a strong cash balance of over Rs. 193 billion post payout of Rs. 39 billion to the DoT. Additionally, the Company has an option to monetise an 11.15% stake in Indus, which ...

Motorola One Power Android One smartphone with 6.2-inch FHD+ display, 5000mAh battery launching in India in October, Motorola One announced

Motorola has finally announced the Motorola One and One Power Android One smartphones at the IFA in Berlin. Both the phones have a large 19:9 aspect ratio display with a notch, but only One Power comes with a FHD+ display, while the Motorola One features an HD+ display and is powered by Snapdragon 625 SoC. Both the phones have dual rear cameras and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor with a Motorola logo. These run Android 8.0 (Oreo) and the company has promised Android 9.0 (Pie) update as well as Android Q update for the phones, as well as security updates for three years from the initial global launch date. The Motorola One Power packs a huge 5000mAh battery with fast charging that lets you charge the phone just 20 minutes with the bundled TurboPower charger for up to 6 hours of battery life. Motorola One specifications 5.9-inch (1520 x 720 pixels) 18.5:9 aspect ratio aspect ratio 2.5D curved glass display 2GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 625 Mobile Platform with Adreno 506 GPU 4GB, 64GB internal storage, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD Dual SIM Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie) 13MP rear camera with LED flash, f/2.0 aperture, 2MP secondary rear camera, f/2.4 ...

Apple iPhone XS with 5.8-inch and 6.5-inch OLED display and Apple Watch Series 4 with larger, edge-to-edge display surface

After Apple announced its exclusive event on September 12th, press images of the 5.8-inch and 6.5-inch OLED models have surfaced, and these are expected to be called  iPhone XS. These are expected to come in new gold color option. Earlier rumors revealed that all the iPhone models will have a notch, Face ID with gesture-based control system and new A12 processor. Press image of the Apple Watch Series 4 has also surfaced revealing a large edge-to-edge display ~15% bigger compared to the Series 3, as well as minimal bezels around the watch display. It is also said to come with a new watch face capable of showing a lot of information. This analog watch face will show a total of eight complications around the time and within the clock hands. There is a new hole between the side button and Digital Crown, which could be a secondary microphone. It will also include a new Digital Crown and side button. We should know more details about the iPhone XS and the Apple Watch Series 4 before they go official in a couple of weeks. Source 1, 2

Google Pixel 3 with 5.5-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 845, Android 9.0 Pie surfaces in live image

After several Pixel 3 XL leaks, we have live images of the Pixel 3, thanks to a Reddit user. This reveals no-notch design, dual front speaker, glass + metal back, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and more. The Reddit user who posted the image said that the device was part of a testing program through a carrier other than Verizon, even though earlier rumors said that it will be Verizon-exclusive. Screenshots show some of the specs including a 5.5-inch (2160 x 1080) 18:9 aspect ratio display, Snapdragon 845, 4GB RAM, 64GB internal storage, Dual 8.1MP front cameras with f/1.8 and f/2.2 aperture, respectively, and a 2,915mAh battery, slightly smaller than the 3,430mAh battery on t. It is expected to come bundled with USB Type-C headphones as we had seen in the Pixel 3 XL leak. The Google Pixel 3 series is expected to be introduced on October 9th, even though earlier rumor said that they will go official on October 4th, same as last year. Source

ZTE Axon 9 Pro with 6.21-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 845, water-resistant body, 12MP + 20MP dual rear cameras announced

ZTE at the IFA 2018 in Berlin has introduced its flagship Axon 9 Pro smartphone, as it had promised. It has a 6.21-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a notch, support for HDR10, is powered by Snapdragon 845 with 6GB of RAM, runs Android 8.1 (Oreo), has a 12-megapixel rear camera with Sony IMX363 sensor, OIS, Dual Pixel auto focus and a secondary 20-megapixel rear camera with 130-degree wide-angle lens and a 20-megapixel front camera. It has IP68 ratings for water resistance, glass back with a fingerprint sensor and a 4,000mAh battery with Quick Charge 4.0 as well as wireless charging. ZTE Axon 9 Pro specifications 6.21-inch (2248 × 1080 pixels) Full HD+ 18:7:9 AMOLED display, HDR 10 2.8GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 845 64-bit 10nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 630 GPU 6GB LPDDR4x RAM, 128GB  (UFS 2.1) storage Android 8.1 (Oreo) Dual SIM (nano + nano) 12MP rear camera with 1/2.6″ Sony IMX363 sensor, f/1.75 aperture, 1.4µm pixel size, LED flash, OIS, secondary 20MP rear camera with 130-degree wide-angle lens 20MP front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture Fingerprint sensor Water-resistant (IP68) Dimensions: 158.5 x 74.5 x 7.9 mm USB Type-C audio, Dual speakers, Dual SmartPA, Dynamic stereo sound, Dolby audio Dual 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11ac dual-band (2×2 MU-MIMO ), Bluetooth 5, GPS/GLONASS, ...

ASUS announces new ZenBook 13, 14 and 15, ZenBook Flip 13 and 15 convertible laptops and ZenBook Pro 14 with ScreenPad

At the ongoing IFA 2018 event, Asus has announced a range of laptops including ZenBook, ZenBook Flip, and ZenBook Pro featuring the latest 8th Gen Intel Core processors. Under Zenbook series, the company has launched ZenBook 13 (UX333), ZenBook 14 (UX433) and ZenBook 15 (UX533), which as per the company is world's most compact 13.3-inch, 14-inch, and 15.6-inch laptops. All the three laptops come with frameless ASUS NanoEdge display with ultraslim bezels having a 95% screen-to-body ratio. Also, the new models features the latest quad-core 8th Generation Intel Core i7 processor with integrated Gigabit Wi-Fi optimized for Intel Wireless-AC 9560 and up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q graphics. Talking about the ZenBook Flip, the company unveiled ZenBook Flip 13 (UX362) and ZenBook Flip 15 (UX562) convertibles. These are convertible with 13.3-inch and 15.6-inch display respectively featuring a NanoEdge display with a 90% screen-to-body ratio. Moreover, both the models feature fast face login with Windows Hello, whereas, the ZenBook Flip 13 features the NumberPad, dual-function touchpad. Both ZenBook Flip 13 and 15 are powered by up to the latest 8th Gen Intel Core i7 processors featuring integrated Gigabit Wi-Fi optimized for Intel Wireless-AC 9560. On top of that Flip 15 is powered by NVIDIA ...

Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 with bezel-less display, slide-out design to be announced in October

After the Honor event, in which the company announced the Magic 2 with a full-screen display with ultra narrow bezels and a slide-out design, Xiaomi Co-founder and President Lin Bin posted a photo of the smartphone and said that it will be introduced in October. This will likely be the Mi MIX 3, successor of the Mi Mix 2S, which was introduced  earlier this year. He did not reveal any details about the phone, but it will likely include 3D face unlock that was introduced in the Mi 8, large FHD+ AMOLED display with screen-to-body ratio of over 90%,  Snapdragon 845 with up to 8GB, and similar AI dual rear cameras as the Mi 8. It is doubtful if there will be an in-display fingerprint sensor, but there might be a special edition with the feature, like the  Mi 8 Explorer Edition. The company's CEO Lei Jun posted on weibo that he will make his colleagues to speed up the mass production to begin the sale of the smartphone by the end of October. Source

BlackBerry KEY2 LE with 4.5-inch FHD+ 3:2 display, QWERTY keyboard, Snapdragon 636, dual rear cameras announced

TCL Communication has introduced BlackBerry KEY2 LE, a cheaper version of the KEY2 at the IFA.  It has a similar design as the BlackBerry KEY2 which includes 4.5-inch (1620 x 1080 pixels) display with minimized screen bezels, 4-row QWERTY physical backlit keyboard, fingerprint sensor built into the spacebar and redesigned chassis and also comes with the recently introduced Speed Key for a more customized universal shortcut experience,  but this is powered by Snapdragon 636 with 4GB of RAM, different cameras and a 3,000mAh battery. It features a lightweight polycarbonate frame and a new designed soft textured back that will offer a better in-hand grip to prevent drops. It is both thinner and lighter and boasts a redesigned keyboard with keys that are nearly 10 percent larger than those featured on the BlackBerry KEYone.  The Speed Key is complimented by 52 customizable shortcuts, so you can program each key to instantly bring up the contacts and apps you use most. BlackBerry KEY2 LE specifications 4.5-inch (1620 x 1080 pixels) 3:2 display with 433 PPI, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection 1.8GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 636 14nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 509 GPU 4GB RAM, 32GB / 64GB internal storage, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD 4-row ...

Apple ‘Gather Round’ special event scheduled for September 12, new iPhones, iPads and more expected

Apple has officially announced its September 12th event, after recent rumors. This year’s invite The event takes place at Steve Jobs Theater located at the company Apple Park campus. Apple is expected to announce three iPhone - 6.5-inch OLED iPhone X Plus, 5.8-inch OLED iPhone X successor and a cheaper 6.1-inch LCD model all with a notch, Face ID with gesture-based control system and new A12 processor. The OLED iPhone are expected to come with up to 512GB storage and with dual 12-megapixel rear cameras with OIS, while the LCD iPhone is said to feature a single rear camera. The 6.1-inch and 6.5-inch iPhone variants are expected come in both single and dual-SIMs (for select markets like China). The entry-level model is said to start at $699 and the top-end OLED model could cost $999. Apple is expected to stick to Intel Modems globally, as hinted by Qualcomm earlier. We can expect Apple Watch Series 4 with a new design, larger display, solid state buttons and improved heart rate detection, new iPads, including two iPad Pro models with Face ID and no Home button in 11-inch version and a 12.9-inch version. Apple could also introduce new MacBook Air with Retina display, new Mac mini with improved hardware, new iMacs ...

Honor Magic 2 with bezel-less display, slide-out design, Kirin 980, 40W super fast charge coming soon

Huawei's Honor brand along with the global launch of the Honor Play, teased the upcoming Honor Magic 2 smartphone, successor of the Honor Magic which was introduced back in 2016. The successor will feature a full-screen display with ultra narrow bezels. For this, the company has adopted a slide-out design, which it calls Magic Slide full screen with high screen-to-body ratio. It will be powered by Kirin 980 AI chip, which will be officially introduced by Huawei at its IFA keynote tomorrow. It is expected to based on TSMC’s 7nm manufacturing process that promises to improves processor speed by approximately 20% and consumes approximately 40% less power compared to its 10nm counterpart. It will support 40W safe super fast charge with 15 layers of safety protection and auto identification of 3 critical parts. The company will reveal more details and the official announcement date of the Honor Magic 2 soon.

Diesel Full Guard 2.5 Wear OS Smartwatch with heart rate sensor, built-in GPS launched in India for Rs. 24495

Diesel has launched a next-gen smartwatch including heart rate tracking, NFC payment capabilities, and GPS tracking. Dubbed as Full Guard 2.5, this touchscreen smartwatch is compatible with both Android and iOS platform. This wearable is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100 SoC and shipped with Wear OS by Google. In addition to it, the wearable comes equipped with rapid charging, music control, customizable watch faces, and smartphone notifications. Furthermore, it has other features including heart rate tracking, Swimproof Technology, GPS distance tracking, and others. With Full guard 2.5, users can make purchases using NFC using Google Play in selected countries and Alipay in China. This smartwatch supports Google Assistance in selected languages as well. It also has the ability to change the display as per the local weather, which will be notified to the user in animations like ice, snow, rain, severe thunderstorm and, now, with the addition of cloudy, foggy and humidity. Priced at Rs. 24,495, it will be available in matte steel case on a black leather strap, a gunmetal steel case on a brown leather strap, a matte black steel case on a black silicone strap and an all-over gunmetal stainless steel case on a three-link bracelet. The Diesel Full Guard ...

Xiaomi-backed ZMI enters Indian market with range of accessories via Shyam Telecom Group

ZMI, a Xiaomi funded- ecosystem company has collaborated with India-based Shyam Telecom group, to launch its range of product for the Indian consumers. The company is specialized in designing various products like battery power banks, power adapters, projectors, IOT Cameras, smart mosquito repellent and charging cables for cell phones, tablets, laptops, and other. In fact, ZMI is the mobile power accessories supplier for the Chinese handset maker Xiaomi and sold more than 80 million units worldwide. As of now, ZMI is now available in more than 30 countries and has won various International Design awards. Furthermore, the company launched a 20000mAh 2-in-1 power bank cum Hub to charge Laptop and multi USB hub mode as well to deliver fast charging via Qualcomm Quick Charger 3.0 and high-speed data transfer and at the same time. Also, ZMI has ranked number 1 power company by Green Power Alliance, an International organization that meets the highest standard more than Huawei as well. Moving on, the company is expected to launch more than 50 products in India gradually. ZMI has been featured as a unicorn hardware company valued at more than $1 billion. On the occasion of launch, Business Head, Shyam Telecom said: We are thrilled to partner with ZMI, a Xiaomi ...

Sony WH-1000XM3 with HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1, WF-SP900 truly wireless water-resistant sports headphones and more announced

Sony at the IFA announced WH-1000XM3 in the 1000X series of wireless noise cancelling headphones with new HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1 that promises four times greater performance to cancel mid to high-range noise such as street noise and human voices.  The high quality internal headphone amp for the HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1 realizes stunning high sound quality. The WF-SP900 truly wireless sports headphones is water-proof and dust-proof and has internal memory to play music without a smartphone. It also introduced DMP-Z1 digital music player with high-output analog amplifier and the IER-Z1R in-ear stereo headphones with frequency response of up to 100 kHz playback. Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones highlights and specifications HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1 lets you listen without distractions Unique automatic personal NC, and Atmospheric Pressure optimisation Smart Listening by Adaptive Sound Control automatically adjusts ambient sound to your activity High-quality audio with DSEE HX and LDAC Change the track, turn the volume up or down and take or make calls by tapping or swiping the panel, Hands-free calling with a double tap 40mm, dome type (CCAW Voice Coil) driver Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, Wired for High-Resolution Audio listening Battery life of up to 30 hours (NC ON), maximum 38 hours (NC ...

Sony Xperia XZ3 with 6-inch QHD+ OLED HDR display, Snapdragon 845, Dynamic Vibration System, Android 9.0 (Pie) announced

Sony Mobile just announced the Xperia XZ3, the company's latest flagship smartphone at the IFA, as expected. It has a 6-inch QHD+ P-OLED 18:9 aspect ratio display, is powered by an Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform and runs Android 9.0 (Pie). It has a new Dual Motion Eye camera with 19-megapixel 1/ 2.3″ Exmor RS memory stacked sensor, 960 fps super slow motion videos (FHD/HD), Predictive Capture, Anti-distortion shutter, Triple image sensing technology and 5-axis image stabilization for shake-free videos. It has Dynamic Vibration System that analyses audio data and lets you feel the action with your hand– a truly unique entertainment experience. The new Side sense feature uses AI to provide easy and convenient access to your favourite apps. You can double-tap anywhere on either side of your XZ3, and it cleverly predicts and displays the apps you want to use next placing them within easy reach, without having to scroll up or down for them. It features a 13-megapixel front-facing camera, has IP65/68 ratings for dust and water resistance, 3mm aluminium metal frame, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection on the front and the back and packs a 3300 mAh battery with support for fast charging and also has Qi wireless charging. Sony Xperia ...

Jaybird X4 wireless in-ear water-resistant Sport headphones announced

Jaybird today announced Jaybird X4 Wireless Sport Headphones with a waterproof design, thanks to  IPX7 waterproof rating so that it can handle rain, snow or even accidental submersion down to one meter for up to 30 minutes. It promises 8 hours of battery life, and ten minutes of charging will give you one hour of play, thanks to Quick charge. The buds provide improved comfort and ergonomics, with new silicon fins and ultra-soft silicon tips in several different sizes. The new exclusive-to-Jaybird Comply Ultra foam tips feature unique thermo-reactive foam that conforms to your ear canals for a comfortable and secure fit. The new Speed Cinch cord management system allows users to adjust the length of the cable to allow for the perfect under- or over-ear fit for them. Features of Jaybird X4 Bluetooth 4.1 connectivity Impedance: 16 Ohm; Speaker sensitivity: 99 +-3dB at 1KHz; Output max. 10mW RMS (with level limit); Total harmonic distortion <5% (1KHz, 1mW); Response bandwidth: 20Hz - 20kHz; Driver size: 6 mm MEMS, omni directional mcirophone Passive noise isolation technology to enhance sound quality Inline remote for easy wireless music and call control Comply Ultra foam tips with unique thermo-reactive foam conforms to your ear canals for a comfortable and ...

YU ACE with 5.45-inch HD+ display, Dual 4G VoLTE, 4000mAh battery launched starting at Rs. 5999

Micromax's YU has officially launched the YU ACE, the company's latest budget smartphone, as it had promised. It has a 5.45-inch HD+ 18:9 aspect ratio display, is powered by a MediaTek MT6739 SoC with up to 3GB RAM, runs Android 8.0 (Oreo), has a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, 5-megapixel front camera with LED flash and face unlock. It has a fingerprint sensor on the back, comes with dedicated dual SIM and microSD card slots, and packs a 4000 mAh battery. YU ACE specifications 5.45-inch (1440 × 720 pixels) HD+ 18:9 2.5D curved glass display 1.5GHz Quad-Core MediaTek MT6739 64-bit processor with PowerVR Rogue GE8100 GPU 2GB RAM with 16GB storage / 3GB RAM with 32GB storage, expandable memory up to 128GB Android 8.0 (Oreo) Dual SIM ( nano + nano + microSD) 13MP rear camera with LED Flash 5MP front-facing camera with LED flash 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 LE, GPS 4000mAh battery The YU ACE comes in Charcoal Grey, Elektric Blue and Rose Gold colors, is priced at Rs. 5999 for the 2GB RAM with 16GB storage version, and the 3GB RAM with 32GB storage version costs Rs. 6999. It will be available exclusively from Flipkart starting September 6th. Commenting ...

HTC U12 Life with 6-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 636, dual rear cameras, Dual Tone Liquid finish announced

HTC has announced U12 Life, the company's latest mid-range smartphone ahead of IFA, as expected. It has a 6-inch Full HD+ 18:9 aspect ratio display, is powered by Snapdragon 636 with 4GB of RAM, has a 16-megapixel rear camera along with a 5-megapixel secondary rear camera to capture portrait shots, Dual LED display, along with a 13-megapixel front camera with LED flash. It has a dual finish featuring soft, subtle stripes on an acrylic glass unibody with a metal-like design, fingerprint sensor on the back. It can withstand scratches, says the company. It packs a 3600mAh battery. HTC U12 Life specifications 6-inch (2160 x 1080 pixels) Full HD+ 18:9 IPS 2.5D curved glass display 1.8GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 636 14nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 509 GPU 4GB LPDDR4x  RAM, 64GB (UFS2.1) storage, expandable memory with microSD Android 8.1 (Oreo) with HTC Sense Dual SIM 16MP rear camera with f/2.0 aperture, Dual LED flash, 5MP secondary rear camera 13MP front-facing camera with LED flash, f/2.0 aperture Fingerprint sensor 3.5mm audio jack Dimensions: 158.5 x 75.4 x 8.3 mm; Weight: 175g Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4 / 5GHz) MIMO, Bluetooth 5, GPS + GLONASS, NFC, USB Type-C 3600mAh (typical) / 3500mAh (minimum) battery The HTC U12 Life comes in Moonlight Blue ...

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 will get Global stable Android 8.1 Oreo update this week

Update - August 30: After beta update recently, Xiaomi has finally announced  that it will roll out MIUI Global Stable ROM based on Android 8.1 (Oreo) update later this week. It also said that it will include Face unlocking feature, and it will work for users in Indonesia, India, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam with the update, while other countries will get it later. The update will also include update camera algorithms to improve the image quality. Earlier: Xiaomi announced Redmi Note 5 along with Redmi Note 5 Pro running on MIUI 9.2 based on Android 7.1 (Nougat) in India back in February. Redmi Note 5 Pro has been the talk of the town since its launch, but Redmi Note 5 (Also called Redmi 5 Plus in global markets including China) is not so popular as compared to Redmi Note 5 Pro. Even the company focused more on Redmi Note 5 Pro as company spokesperson confirmed Android Oreo 8.1 update for Redmi Note 5 Pro but didn’t mention anything regarding Redmi Note 5 update. Xiaomi recently updated Redmi Note 5 Pro to Android Oreo 8.1 with MIUI 9.5 update which supports full-screen gestures. Redmi Note 5 received MIUI 9.5 update couple ...

Phase One introduces 150-megapixel XF IQ4 Camera System with ‘Capture One Inside’

Phase One, a company specialized in high-end digital photography equipment and software has announced Phase One XF IQ4 Camera Systems, built upon the new and expandable Infinity Platform. It has three full frame medium format camera systems, that include the IQ4 P150MP (151-megapixels), the IQ4 100MP Trichromatic (101-megapixels), and the IQ4 150MP Achromatic (151-megapixels). With this platform, the company has moved the core of Capture One’s imaging processor into the IQ4 itself. Having said that, the image editing and processing, which was possible through Capture One software app can be controlled within the IQ4 now. The Capture One inside enables Improved preview quality, JPEG processing, IIQ Style integration, Improved live view, faster frame rate, and new tools. In addition to it, IQ4 also delivers tethering and wireless integration, performance improvements as well. Also, users will be able to interface directly with accessories with hard drives, NAS storage, network solutions, mobile device and more. The new ports (Ethernet and USB-C) can offer the charging capabilities of the camera system or sustained power from compatible devices. It also supports both XQD and SD memory cards and can be combined with the tethering options as well. The XF IQ4 150MP, IQ4 100MP Trichromatic, and IQ4 150MP Achromatic ...

Xiaomi Redmi 6, Redmi 6 Pro and Redmi 6A launching in India on September 5

Xiaomi has posted a teaser confirming the launch of three new smartphone in the Redmi 6 series - Redmi 6, Redmi 6A  and the Redmi 6 Pro. The company already confirmed that it will not launch the Mi A2 Lite in India, so it will be launching the Redmi 6 Pro instead. The event is set for September 5th. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mdQn12si5A Xiaomi Redmi 6A specifications 5.45-inch (1440 × 720 pixels) HD+ 18:9 2.5D curved glass display, 1000:1 Contrast ratio 2GHz Quad-Core MediaTek Helio A22 12nm processor with IMG PowerVR GE-class GPU 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD Android 8.1 (Oreo) with MIUI 9 Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano / microSD) 13MP rear camera with LED Flash, PDAF, f/2.2 aperture 5MP front-facing camera, f/2.2 aperture Dimensions: 147.5×71.5×8.3mm; Weight: 145g 3.5mm audio jack, dual microphones Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS + GLONASS 3000mAh (typical) / 2900mAh (minimum) battery Xiaomi Redmi 6 specifications 5.45-inch (1440 × 720 pixels) HD+ 18:9 2.5D curved glass display, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 2GHz Octa-Core MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) 12nm processor with 650MHz IMG PowerVR GE8320 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 Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano ...

OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T OxygenOS Beta update brings front camera portrait, Gaming mode 3.0 and more

OnePlus has released new beta updates (Beta 17 for the OnePlus 5 and Open Beta 15 for OnePlus 5T) for the OnePlus 5 and 5T smartphones that finally brings front camera portrait that was first introduced with the OnePlus 6. It also brings Gaming mode 3.0 that brings new features, New OxygenOS UI, UI optimization for Oneplus Switch and more. Check out the complete changelog below. ChangeLog System Added Toast message source for Toast messages sent by background apps Added description about sleep standby optimization when the function is turned on for the first time Optimized background power consumption control Fixed call recording issue in India Updated Android security patch to 2018.8 Camera Added portrait mode for the front camera Gaming mode 3.0 Added call suspension notification Added text notification mode UI and interaction optimization Weather Hourly weather forecast 8 units of meteorological data including precipitation probability and Perceived temperature Improved weather data accuracy Note New OxygenOS UI Optimized process for sharing notes as an image Oneplus Switch UI optimization The update is 196MB in size for the OnePlus 5 and the 5T and also includes Android security patch for August, 2018. Source

Facebook Watch starts rolling out globally

A year after the launch in the U.S, Facebook has announced the global roll-out of Facebook Watch, a video platform similar to YouTube and Netflix. As per the company, this feature allows the people to discover and engage more with the videos of their choice. In their official release, the company has also mentioned that Every month, more than 50 million people in the US come to watch videos for at least a minute in Watch — and total time spent watching videos in Watch has increased by 14X since the start of 2018. With Facebook Watch, users can find the latest video spanning over lots over a variety of genre including entertainment, sports, news and much more. In addition to it, there is an option to save the video, which can be watched later. The company is also working on giving users a new video experience giving them the ability to shape the direction of the content. Eventually, users will be able to find in Watch feed, like Watch Parties, Premieres, and videos focused on audience participation. We’re building new video experiences that put people at the center, giving them the ability to shape the direction of the content. Over time you’ll be ...

Samsung Q900R 8K QLED TV with 8K AI upscaling, Quantum Processor 8K announced

Samsung  has introduced Q900R QLED 8K TV range (65", 75", 82" and 85") with 8K AI Upscaling ahead of IFA 2018 this week. It has Real 8K Resolution, Q HDR 8K and Quantum Processor 8K for the best experience. It features Real 8K Resolution capable of 4,000 nit peak brightness that allows TV to produce four times more pixels than a 4K UHD TV and 16 times more pixels than a Full HD TV. Q HDR 8K powered by HDR (High Dynamic Range) 10+ technology optimizes the TV’s brightness levels and produces pristine colors and images is also incorporated to deliver pictures as intended by creators, says Samsung. It also has Samsung's proprietary 8K AI Upscaling technology based on artificial intelligence with picture and sound quality to a level compatible with 8K regardless of the original source quality or format. This can upscale content from streaming service, set-top box, HDMI, USB or even mobile mirroring, thanks to Quantum Processor 8K, it recognizes and upscales the content to appear in 8K quality. In addition, the Q900R features Direct Full Array Elite for enhanced contrast and precise backlighting control, and also 100% Color Volume that promises  the best color accuracy to-date. The TV recognizes and analyzes a ...

Apple acquires Akonia Holographics to strengthen AR portfolio

In a recent development, the Cupertino giant Apple has acquired Akonia Holographics LLC, a startup displays for augmented-reality glasses. This acquisition is a big sign of Apple's ambition towards the wearable device based on AR technology. Founded in 2012, Akonia uses a “HoloMirror” technology that is designed to project full-color images onto the transparent glass lenses of augmented-reality headsets. According to the company, it has a portfolio of more than 200 patents related to holographic systems and materials. Back in 2012, the company raised $11.6 million in seed funding and was looking for more as well. Having said that, it is not something new for Apple since the company has a history of small firms acquisition. In 2013, Apple acquired Israel-based PrimeSense company that made three-dimensional sensors. Previously, Bloomberg also reported about Apple developing AR glasses, but the company declined it. At present, there are very few Augmented Reality products like Microsoft HoloLense and startup Magic Leap’s Magic Leap One, which are intended for indoor use. Source

Casio PRO TREK Smart WSD F-30 rugged Wear OS outdoor watch with GPS announced

Ahead of IFA 2018, Casio has unveiled its third generation Outdoor Watch in the PRO TREK series dubbed as WSD-F30 with water resistance and is also built to military standard specifications (MIL-STD-810G) so that it can withstand a variety of rugged activities. It has a 1.2-inch (390×390 pixels) dual layer display with monochrome and color LCDs. It enables use of offline maps and GPS log recording for up to three consecutive days, says the company. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46BNVTWx_7E It comes with Extend Mode which enables use of offline color maps and GPS for up to three consecutive days on just a single charge. In Extend Mode, time and measurement data is continuously shown on the monochrome display, and a color map can be displayed with a push of button. Extend Mode also conserves energy by switching the operating system to energy-saving stand-by mode on a schedule set by the user. It also ensures optimal power management based on the activity plan, allowing the user to track his or her current location on an offline map and record tracks during activities longer than a single day. Casio WSD-F30 specifications 1.2-inch (390×390 pixels) dual layer (Color TFT LCD and monochrome LCD) display Wear OS by Google (compatible with smartphones running Android 4.4+ ...

YouTube starts testing New Explore tab on iOS [Update: Being tested on Android]

Update - August 30: A month after testing on iOS, YouTube has announced that the new Explore tab is now being tested on Android. It recently expanded to 2% of iOS users. The company might release it to everyone in the coming months based on the feedback from users since this is still an experimental feature. We're now testing out the Explore tab on more devices and platforms, including Android! This is still an experimental feature so if you see the update, let us know what you think by sending feedback → https://t.co/lJjBNUumCO https://t.co/4HbCPM4JHI — Team YouTube (@TeamYouTube) August 28, 2018 Earlier: With hundreds of videos getting uploaded on YouTube, it gets tough for videos to be found by users. To solve this, YouTube on iOS is now testing a new “Explore” tab, which will help you discover more videos, topics, and channels. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lF3cG4Q0dkM The company clearly states that this is an experimental feature, so will only work for a small group of users who are using the YouTube app on iPhones. They will see the Explore tab in the bottom navigation. If you’re part of the test group. Users will see the content from Trending now exists in a section of Explore. The new Explorer section will recommend videos based on ...

POCO Launcher Beta for Xiaomi (MIUI) phones gets listed on the Play Store [APK Download]

Xiaomi’s sub-brand POCO launched the POCO F1 running on Android 8.1 (Oreo) with a skin on top, which company is referring to as MIUI For POCO. MIUI for POCO is regular MIUI with few new additions like POCO launcher, stock Android like quick setting tiles and others. During the launch, the company mentioned that the POCO Launcher (Beta version) will be available on the Play store starting 29th Aug and a beta version was leaked on the same day but it didn’t have all the features which were mentioned during the launch. [gallery link="file" columns="2" size="large" ids="262239,262240"] Today, the POCO Launcher went live on the Play Store with most of the features which were mentioned during the launch, as of now the launcher is under testing phase, so it is listed as an unreleased app. POCO launcher Play Store version also features an app drawer and a search bar at the bottom to search for a keyword, installed app and app in the app store (Mi App Store). Similar to Nova launcher and other third-party launchers, POCO Launcher also has support for third-party icon packs and shows quick shortcuts for the various actions on long press on an app icon, users can long ...

Facebook removes cross-posted Tweets after recent API change

Recently, some user reported that their cross-posted tweets disappeared from Facebook suddenly. However, it became clear after some that Facebook has removed all tweets that user posted through cross-posting from Twitter. This happened as a consequence of the recent API change, which took effect earlier this month. Having said that, it prevents the third-party app from publishing a post on users account, since Facebook is working to lock down its platform following the Cambridge Analytica scandal, where 87 million Facebook users data has been shared. According to Axios, Twitter had initially asked Facebook for more time to see if there was a way for users to continue joint posting to both social networks, but Facebook said no. Since the Twitter app for the Facebook platform was made useless, Twitter decided to delete it from the Facebook. Having said that, Facebook informed its developers who used to API to use Facebook's Share dialogs for web, iOS, and Android instead. Source

Wear OS gets better notifications, health coaching, shows proactive, personalized info from Google Assistant

Ahead of rumored Pixel Watch release next month, Google today announced the much-needed Wear OS redesign in an aim to provide quicker access to information and notifications, more proactive help from the Google Assistant, and smarter health coaching. Now you can easily browse, dismiss or take action on your notifications with the new notification stream. You can swipe up to see all your notifications at once, use smart reply without even leaving your stream or Swipe down to get quicker access to handy features and shortcuts like Google Pay or ‘Find my phone’. Google Assistant now offers proactive and personalized help such as flight status or hotel reservation. You can use on smart suggestions like the weather at your destination or find a restaurant near your hotel. It can also remind you to bring an umbrella, show meetings for the day, or warn you if there is a delay on your commute. Google said that it will become more helpful over time as it gets to know you and as the company adds new features. Google recently introduced Heart Points and Move Minutes to Google Fit app in association with the American Heart Association and the World Health Organization to design these goals based on their physical activity ...

YouTube rolls out Digital Wellbeing tools to track time spent watching videos

A couple of months back, YouTube announced new tools at the Google I/O in order to help the user to understand their usage pattern. From now, users can find all the YouTube tools in one place, alongside your personal time watched profile. With this update, YouTube as built a profile that informs you how long you’ve watched YouTube videos today, yesterday and over the past 7 days. As per the officials, it is used to give a better understanding of how much a user spend on YouTube. Another tool helps the user to set up a reminder to take a break, in case if you spend too much time in the app. Users can do it by heading on to settings and set the amount of YouTube time. Once you’ve hit that limit, a friendly reminder will pop up on your screen. Third, is all about controlling the notification. If you hate getting notifications from YouTube now and then, you can control it, bundle all the YouTube push notifications into a single notification at a specific time. You can do this by going to settings choose when you’d like to receive your digest. Notification sounds and vibration may spoil your sleep since, we can't ...

POCO F1 first sale generated over Rs. 200 crore in less than 5 minutes

Xiaomi’s sub-brand POCO launched the F1, the company’s first smartphone in India last week, and has promised, it went on sale for the first time today at 12PM. The company has announced that it sold over Rs. 200 crore worth of smartphones in just 5 minutes. It said that this made it the biggest and fastest flagship sale ever. #POCOF1: thank you all for a fantastic response to the first sale! We're happy to announce that we generated ₹200+ cr in less than 5 minutes today, making this the BIGGEST & FASTEST flagship sale ever on @Flipkart! Thank you, Masters Of Speed. Next sale is on 5th September! pic.twitter.com/cydGtGjlb6 — POCO India (@IndiaPOCO) August 29, 2018 The company did not reveal the number of units sold. It offered Rs. 1000 off for HDFC Bank credit/debit card holders for the first sale. Next sale is scheduled for September 5th, next Wednesday. To remind you, the phone packs a 6.18-inch Full HD+ 2.5D curved glass display with a notch, is powered by Snapdragon 845 with up to 8GB RAM and LiquidCool Technology, runs Android 8.1 (Oreo) with MIUI on top with POCO launcher, has a 12-megapixel rear camera with LED flash along with a secondary 5-megapixel camera, 20-megapixel front camera with AI ...

Dell announces world’s brightest 27-inch USB-C ultrathin monitor, new XPS 13, Inspiron 7000, 5000, Inspiron Chromebook 14 2-in-1s and more

At the ongoing IFA 2018 event, Dell has announced an array of product including the Inspiron 14 5000 2-in-1s, 7000 2-in-1 laptops, the Vostro 14 and 15 5000 and premium 27 USB-C ultrathin displays and entry-level SE monitors. Inspiron 7000 2-in-1 The Inspiron 7000 2-in-1 comes with a brushed aluminum exterior with a sleek design. Available in 13-inch, 15-inch and 17-inch sizes, it comes powered by Intel 8th Generation U Series processors, optional 4K UHD screens, and a thermal flow to move hot air out through hidden vents. Having said that, the 13-inch and 15-inch variant have 3-sided narrow border offering greater performance in low light with Temporal Noise Reduction - the first PC-integrated USB camera to use this technology3. Furthermore, the 15-inch and 17-inch version offer an NVIDIA GeForce MX150 to boost the graphics as well as optional Intel OptaneTM Memory to increase single-drive performance. It is also Alexa-ready, where users can create lists, set reminders, play music, and more with their voice. Alexa support will be available this autumn. Inspiron 5000 2-in-1 The Inspiron 14 5000 2-in-1 houses some features of the 7000 series, including thermal routing and narrow borders. It comes in two variants -- Inspiron 14 5000 2-in-1, 5481 and 5482, ...

Acer Swift 5 world’s lightest 15-inch laptop, new Swift 3, Aspire 7, Aspire 5, Aspire 3 notebooks and Aspire Z 24 AIO PC announced

Acer at an event in IFA 2018 in Berlin announced new Swift 5 (SF515-51T), which is currently the world's lightest 15-inch laptop weighing just 990 grams. It is powered by the latest 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8565U / Core i5-8265U processors and have ultra-slim 15.6-inch Full HD touchscreen display with ultra-narrow 5.87 mm bezels and 87.6% screen-to-body ratio and promise up to10 hours of battery life. The Swift 5 features top and bottom covers that are constructed from magnesium-lithium alloy for a thinner design while ensuring durability without bending or twisting. The magnesium-aluminum alloy palm rest provides an extra sturdy base when using the keyboard and trackpad. The slim chassis measures just 15.9mm thin, yet makes room for a fingerprint reader that supports Windows Hello unlock. It has up to 16GB of DDR4 SDRAM and up to a 1 TB NVMe PCIe SSD. It has Acer TrueHarmony technology and optimized Dolby Audio for powerful sound through dual stereo speakers. Connectivity features include, WiFi 2x2 802.11ac, USB 3.1 Type-C Gen-2 port, two USB 3.1 Type-A ports (one with power-off charging functionality), and an HDMI port. There is also a 14-inch Swift 5 (SF514-53T) with the latest Intel Core i7-8565U / Intel Core i5-8265U processors, offer up to 8 ...

Acer OJO 500 Windows Mixed Reality Headset with unique detachable design announced

Acer just announced OJO 500, the company's latest Windows Mixed Reality Headset at the IFA 2018 in Berlin. It is the first Windows Mixed Reality headset and first Virtual Reality headset to feature a detachable design that enables the lens and head strap to be individually removed, making the headset easy to store and clean. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PDxDbnbnaE It features software-assisted interpupillary distance (IPD) adjustment wheel and a patented smart phone app to measure IPD distance (the gap between the eye's pupil and the display). Acer IPD Meter app, along with Acer IPD Indicator software lets you modify this distance for sharper, clearer images and a more enjoyable experience. It has Two 2.89-inch (2880 x 1440 pixels) LCDs with wide 100 degree field of view and fast refresh rate of up to 90Hz offering clear and realistic images for an immersive mixed reality experience. The integrated audio uses a patented sound pipe design that directs sound from the built-in speakers toward the wearer's ears. This lets users hear audio without wearing earphones, enabling them to remain aware of the surroundings while still enjoying an immersive experience. The audio system has embedded speakers, a patented sound pipe, and a built-in mic array. You can also use the built-in earphones that come ...

LG introduces world’s first 88-inch 8K OLED TV at IFA 2018

LG has introduced world’s first 8K (7680 x 4320) OLED TV at the IFA 2018 in Berlin. It features over 33 million self-emitting pixels offering the best contrast ratio and true blacks. LG did not reveal any details about the TV, but said that it will continue to increase the OLED share in its premium TV portfolio and drive large scale consumer adoption of OLED TVs. Even though 8K TV market is not big currently, it is expected to grow to more than 5 million units by 2022. "Despite advancements in LCD field, OLED has been often referred to as the "next-generation display technology" because it emits its own light, eliminating the need for any kind of backlighting. This allows for state-of-art TVs which redefine both the picture quality and the product design. Not only was LG able to pioneer such technologies, but it was also able to successfully market them," said LG. The 88-inch 8K LG OLED TV will be showcased at IFA 2018 in Berlin. Brian Kwon, president of LG Home Entertainment Company, said: LG's first 8K OLED TV is the pinnacle of technological achievement and the next evolutionary step in display technology. 4K OLED played a major role in reshaping TV industry ...

Amazon Prime Music launches new voice control features powered by Alexa

Online music streaming platform, Amazon Music has introduced a new innovative voice control powered by Alexa to enhance the listening experience. Available in both mobile apps and Echo family devices, users can ask Alexa to play their favorite songs which they haven't listened for a while. In addition to it, they've launched another feature that helps to create playlists or add to the existing playlists just by asking. Furthermore, Amazon Prime Music allows the user to go back and listen to music from an earlier point just by asking Alexa. Also, users can ask for their recently played songs by artist, genre or time to make the listening experience even easier. On top of that, Amazon has also introduced the ability to ask, “Alexa create a new playlist from this song” or add a song from their play queue to an existing personal playlist. Below are some of the command you can use in Amazon Prime music app: Now, you can simply ask for recently played music by artist, genre, or time to make the listening experience even easier. For example, say: “Alexa, play me songs which I recently played”  “Alexa, play me the Arijit Singh song I listened to last month” “Alexa, play ...

Instagram introduces extra user details in profiles, account verification service; support for third-party authenticator apps coming soon

Photo and video sharing social network, Instagram has introduced new tools in an attempt to enhance the security of the community. The company has announced three significant tool: About This Account, Increasing Access to Verification and Support for Third-Party Authenticator Apps. The "About this account" section in the Instagram provides more information about the accounts with large followings. With this, you can access details like the date the account joined Instagram, the country where the account is located, accounts with shared followers, any username changes in the last year and any ads the account is currently running. The company also mentioned that, in September, user accounts with large audiences can review the information and will be rolled out to the public soon to the global community. The second change made by the company has to do with account verification request through a form within the Instagram app. To access the verification request form, go to your profile -> tap the menu icon -> select “Settings” -> choose “Request Verification.” Here, users need to provide your account username, your full name and a copy of your legal or business identification. Finally, Instagram is adding support third-party authenticator apps like Google Authenticator and others to log ...

Samsung Portable SSD X5 with Thunderbolt 3 offers up to 2800MBps transfer speed

Samsung has announced Portable SSD X5, its  first NVMe 1-based portable solid state drive (SSD) with Thunderbolt 3 support. Thank s to Thunderbolt 3’s 40Gbps bandwidth – up to four times faster than USB 3.13 – the X5 offers a read speed of up to 2,800 MB/s, which is up to 5.2 times faster than the widely used SATA interface portable SSDs and up to 25.5 times faster than external HDDs. It offers fastest maximum write speed of 2,300 MB/s5, enabling users to transfer a 20GB-sized 4K UHD video in just 12 seconds. It has full-metal body with a glossy finish and non-slip bottom mat. It has shock-resistant internal frame and rugged metal housing that can withstand accidental drops of up to two meters (6.6 feet).  The Dynamic Thermal Guard technology and a heat sink, a mechanical internal solution  can safeguard the X5 from overheating, ensuring reliability while maintaining optimal operating temperatures. The Samsung Portable SSD Software, based on the AES 256-bit hardware data encryption offers optional password protection and easy configuration of security settings. Samsung Portable SSD X5 Specifications Capacity – 2TB/1TB/500GB Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps) Transfer Speed – Up to 2,800 MB/s sequential read speeds, Up to 2,300 MB/s sequential write ...

Intel introduces 8th Generation U-series Whiskey Lake and Y-series Amber Lake processors, could power upcoming Macbooks

Intel has announced new U-series (formerly code-named Whiskey Lake) and Y-series (formerly code-named Amber Lake) in the 8th Gen Intel Core processor family. The U-Series Processors include i7-8565U, i5-8265U and i3-8145U and include Gigabit Wi-Fi to thin and light mainstream laptops for the first time, offers better performance as well. The Intel Core Y-Series Processors - i7-8500, i5-8200Y and m3-8100Y) are targeted at super thin and light devices such as 2 in 1s with fast Wi-Fi and LTE connectivity. Both these have new and improved platform capabilities for more intelligent interactions with PCs, such as support for multiple voice services on the U-series and refinements to improve natural input options like touch and stylus for the Y-series. The Whiskey Lake processors have support for DDR4 memory up to 2400, LPDDR3 up to 2133 HDMI 1.4/HDCP2.2, DP 1.2, Quad-Core Audio DSP for high fidelity, low power audio and multi-voice services supported Wake on Voice CNVi (integrated 802.11ac and BT5.0), Integrated USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Titan Ridge Thunderbolt w/ USB 3.1 & DP1.4 or Alpine, Ridge Thunderbolt XMM 7360 M.2 WWAN Intel OptaneTM SSDs/Memory, PCIe 3.0, SATA, SD 3.0, eMMC 5.14 for storage SGX 1.0 • Secure biometrics • Intel Runtime BIOS Resilience with attestation via ...