Xiaomi Mi LED Smart TV 4A 32, Mi LED TV 4C Pro 32 and Mi LED TV 4A PRO 49 get a price cut in India

Several Xiaomi products have seen price fluctuations in recent months. The company's Mi LED TV rates were hiked back in November due to depreciation of the rupee, however it recently reduced rates of its smartphone . Today, for the new year the company has reduced the rates of some of its TVs, including the Mi LED TV 4C Pro 32"  and Mi LED TV 4A Pro 49" that received a price hike couple of months back. Xiaomi Mi LED Smart TV 4A 32 - Rs. 12,499 (Rs. 1,500 price cut) Xiaomi  Mi LED TV 4C PRO 32 - Rs. 13,999 (Rs. 2,000 price cut) Mi LED TV 4A PRO 49 - Rs. 30,999 (Rs. 1,000 price cut) Reason behind the price cut on its 32-inch models is due to reduction of GST by the government on TVs up to 32 inches from 28% to 18%. Rs. 1000 price cut on Mi LED TV 4A PRO 49"  is due to recent dollar moderation, says the company. This is definitely a great move to attract more buyers for the new year and the festive season. These Mi LED TVs are available at new rates across all online and offline platforms starting from today. Commenting on the same, Raghu Reddy, Head of Categories and Online ...

EU to offer bug bounties from January 2019 to find security flaws in open source tools

The European Union announced that it would launch bug bounty program in 2019 January that will offer prizes for spotting security flaws in 14 free, open source software tools EU institutions use. These include well-known tools like  VLC Media Player, KeePass, 7-zip and Drupal, GNU C Library, Apache Tomcat, PuTTY and more. The bounties range from €25,000 to €90,000 ($28,600 to $102,900) and will start expiring August 15th, 2019; a few will last until 2020. The European Union started checking the open source software in earnest in 2015, which is when it launched the Free and Open Source Software Audit (FOSSA). It then extended the project by three more years in 2017, when it first planned to offer bug bounties as a measure to increase the security of Free and Open Source Software. While there is no guarantee for complete security from cyber attacks, but bounties always ensure patching vulnerabilities that might otherwise go undiscovered. Source

U.S. Judge dismisses lawsuit against Google over facial recognition software

A U.S Judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed against Google by consumers who claimed the search engine’s photo sharing and storage service violated their privacy on Saturday. The U.S. judge has cited a lack of “concrete injuries.” The U.S. District Judge Edmond Chang in Chicago granted a Google motion for summary judgment, saying the court lacked “subject matter jurisdiction because plaintiffs have not suffered concrete injuries.” The suit was filed in March 2016, alleges Alphabet Inc’s Google for violating Illinois state law by collecting and storing biometric data from people’s photographs using facial recognition software without their permission through its Google Photos service. The plaintiffs had sought more than $5 million for the “hundreds of thousands” of state residents affected, according to court documents. Plaintiffs had asked the court for $5,000 for each intentional violation of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act, or $1,000 for every negligent violation. Google, in return, had argued in court documents that the plaintiffs were not entitled to money or injunctive relief because they had suffered no harm. Source

Sony Xperia L3 with 5.7-inch 18:9 display, 3GB RAM passes through the FCC

Sony is busy working on the Xperia L3, successor of the Xperia L2, which is rumored to debut at the CES 2019 in the next few days. With the possible launch inching closer, the device has passed through the FCC carrying FCC ID PY7-50241M. The design sketches show that the device will carry 18:9 aspect ratio and will feature a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. Reports suggest that the phone will come with a 5.7-inch 18:9 aspect ratio display, 3.5mm headphone jack, a USB Type-C port, and dual rear camera setup. Build-wise, the handset is expected to offer a plastic or polycarbonate body with a glossy finish. The device is said to be powered by the Snapdragon 660 Octa-Core SoC, 3GB RAM, 13 MP + 5 MP Dual Primary Cameras. On the front, it might pack an 8MP sensor along with earpiece, a notification light, and other sensors. It will pack a 3400mAh battery with a USB Type-C port. For now, nothing is confirmed, so, stay tuned for more details to surface on the internet or for the company to officially announce the phone. Source

Fitbit Charge 3 fitness tracker with swimproof design, up to 7 days battery life launched in India starting at Rs. 13990

Fitbit has launched  Charge 3, the company’s next-generation fitness  tracker in India, after it was introduced back in August  It has PurePulse heart rate technology, offers automatic exercise recognition, sleep tracking, swimproof design with a touchscreen display, 15+ goal-based exercise modes, and promises up to 7 days battery life. It has premium, lightweight materials, including an aerospace grade aluminum case and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 OLED display that is about 40% larger and brighter than its predecessor. It comes with inductive button, which includes new patent-pending technology that provides a streamlined, swimproof design, increased space in the device to add more sensors plus a larger battery with up to 7 days of use. It has SpO2 sensor – a first for a Fitbit tracker – allows for the potential to estimate changes in blood oxygen levels and help track new health indicators, like sleep apnea. The Fitbit Charge 3 comes in black with a blue gray with rose gold aluminum case, is priced at Rs. 13,999 in India and is available across Reliance Digital, Croma, Helios and other major retailers offline. There is also a Special Edition at Rs. 15999. Classic Band costs Rs. 2,990, Woven Band costs Rs. 3,490 and the Leather Band costs Rs. 4,490.

Google reassures 2 years of guaranteed updates for Android One devices commitment

Google's Android One program debuted with an aim to offer low-end Android phone with commendable hardware and provide timely updates. However, things changed as the company let up the hardware requirements due to smartphone OEMs were not making enough from them. To some extent, Android Go was able to fill the void with its slimmed down version of Android.  The Android One program was still focusing on timely updates and Google's Android website explicitly mentions the phones would receive 2 full years of guaranteed updates. However, a few days ago, Reddit user anshumanpati6 noticed the removal of '2 years of updates' mention from the website. This is something huge as guaranteed updates was a big selling point for a lot of people. This made the headlines all-over within no time and according to India Today publication who claims to have received a response from Google, denies any changes are being made to the promise of updates. In any case, we’ll need to wait and see if Google officially responds to this issue or if they end up adding the part about the promised updates back to the Android One landing page. In the response, Google said: We confirm that our promise to provide 2 years of updates on Android One devices still ...

LG G8 said to debut at MWC 2019 separately from the new 5G phone

5G is on the verge of becoming a big thing in 2019 as several manufacturers including Samsung, Huawei, OnePlus, Xiaomi are already working towards it. According to earlier rumors, Samsung and LG are going to debut their 5G smartphones at Mobile World Congress in February. However, a new report claims otherwise.  The upcoming LG’s 5G smartphone was initially believed to be the next iteration of the G series; the LG G8. But that might not be the case. According to the Korean electronic newspaper etnews, LG’s 5G smartphone will be a part of a completely different series. It will be introduced at the MWC in February, but will not carry LG G8 branding. The LG G8 will most likely launch later in March of 2019 and will only have 4G/LTE capabilities. Though not official, the new 5G variant will carry a new branding, according to the company's senior executive. This classification of phones gives LG a chance to focus on both the 4G and 5G markets. As the 5G variant might come with a huge price tag which might not carter every market, so keeping a 4G flagship ready is equally important. The company will also introduce the LG Q9 which is its mid-range phone that ...

AT&T Power Drum wireless charging accessory for Apple Watch, iPhone passes through the FCC

Apple's AirPower has no trace of launching anytime soon, but third-party vendors consistently launching their own AirPower like charging pads for Apple products. New to join the list is the AT&T's multipurpose Power Drum that has surfaced on the FCC.  Apart from just the FCC, the device is also confirmed with the Qi Wireless Power Consortium. This wireless charging accessory from AT&T can simultaneously charge Apple Watch and iPhone, up to 7.5W. It packs a 3000mAh battery for portable charging. The listing reads that it is compatible with Apple Watch 2, 3, and 1st generation. It comes with a built-in magnetic charging module for Apple Watch and the nightstand mode allows Apple Watch to be used in alarm mode while charging. It has LED indicators and has an output of upto 10W on selected wireless charging devices and 5W on Apple Watch. The AT&T Drums has the price of $99.99 and no details regarding its launch is known at the moment. Source

Huawei Y7 Pro 2019 with 6.26-inch Dewdrop notch display, AI dual rear cameras, 16MP front camera, 4000mAh battery announced

Huawei has officially introduced the Y7 Pro 2019, a new smartphone in the 'Y Series' after it surfaced  recently as Y7 2019. It packs a 6.26-inch HD+ display with Waterdrop notch Screen, Octa-Core Snapdragon 450 SoC, 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash with support for AI scene detection, secondary 2MP camera for portait shots, and a 16-megapixel front camera. It doesn't have a fingerprint sensor, but comes with Face Unlock. It has a gradiant finish, dedicated dual SIM and microSD slots, Dual 4G VoLTE support and a 4000mAh battery. Huawei Y7 Pro 2019 specifications 6.26-inch (1520 × 720 pixels) Full HD+ 19:5:9 2.5D curved glass display 1.8GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 450 14nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 506 GPU 3GB RAM, 32GB storage, expandable memory with up to 512GB microSD Android 8.1 (Oreo) with EMUI 8.2 Dual SIM (nano + nano + microSD) 13MP rear camera with LED flash, f/1.8 aperture, 2MP secondary camera, f/2.4 aperture 16MP front-facing camera Dimensions: 158.92×76.91×8.1mm; Weight: 168g Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS + GLONASS 4000mAh (Typical) / 3900mAh (Minimum) battery The Huawei Y7 Pro 2019 comes in Aurora Blue and Black colors, is priced at 39,90,000 Vietnamese dongs (US$ 171 / Rs. 11,990 approx.) and is already on sale. Source

Nokia 9 penta-camera smartphone with in-display fingerprint sensor surfaces in first press render

After several leaks, we now have the first press render of the Nokia 9 flagship smartphone from HMD Global, thanks to @evleaks. This shows a familiar penta camera arragement arranged in 1-1-3 formation with ZEISS optics, rotating zoom-Camera tech on the back on the smartphone codenamed 'Beholder'. It also reveals an in-display fingerprint sensor on the phone, which is the first for Nokia, as well as 18:9 aspect ratio display, glass back with Android One branding and a metal frame. Nokia 9 PureView "Beholder." HNY pic.twitter.com/x4Kh3anP46 — Evan Blass (@evleaks) December 31, 2018 The phone is rumored to come with a 5.9-inch Quad HD 3D glass OLED display, powered by Snapdragon 845 with up to 8GB of RAM, 128GB storage, expandable memory with microSD, Android 9.0 (Pie), IP68 ratings for water-resistance, Nokia OZO Audio and 4150mAh batery with wireless charging. HMD Global recently confirmed that the Nokia 9 has been delayed since quality of the camera has not yet reached the necessary level due to complex camera unit and production challenges by Foxconn. Hope we have expect the Nokia 9 at the MWC 2019 in February. Source

Get Android 9.0 Pie on Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 with crDroid ROM

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 was amongst the best selling devices launched last year in India, despite launching in 2017 it was launched with Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) and was updated to Android 7.0 (Nougat) in August 2017. Redmi Note 4 is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 mobile platform, the same processor that powers Mi A1 which recently received Android 9.0 (Pie) update along with Dual 4G VoLTE support. Xiaomi has already announced the list of smartphones eligible for Android Oreo/Pie update, and as expected Xiaomi’s best-seller from 2017 is not included in the list and now we can assume that Redmi Note 4 will not receive any Android update. In case you wish to enjoy the latest version of Android on your Redmi Note 4, you can use custom ROM on your device. Earlier we brought Android 9.0 based Arrow OS impressions to our readers and this time we tried Android Pie 9.0 based crDroid ROM on our unit and here are our impressions, Performance and Benchmarks [gallery size="large" columns="2" link="file" ids="271194,271193"] Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 is a decent performer, but we obtained AnTuTu score of 74816 on crDroid ROM which is significantly less as compared to 81212 on Arrow OS. We experienced a decent and reliable day to day performance, we also tried PUBG ...

Huawei Y7 2019 with 6.26-inch Dewdrop notch display, AI dual rear cameras, 4000mAh battery surfaces

Huawei is gearing up to introduce Y7 2019 soon, as the images and specifications have surfaced. It is the global version of the  Enjoy 9  with a 6.26-inch HD+ display with Waterdrop notch Screen, Octa-Core Snapdragon 450 SoC,  13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash with support for AI scene detection, secondary 2MP camera for portait shots, but this will feature a 16-megapixel front camera. Huawei Y7 2019 rumored specifications 6.26-inch (1520 × 720 pixels) Full HD+ 19:5:9 2.5D curved glass display 1.8GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 450 14nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 506 GPU 3GB RAM, 32GB storage, expandable memory with microSD Android 8.1 (Oreo) with EMUI 8.2 Dual SIM (nano + nano + microSD) 13MP rear camera with LED flash, f/1.8 aperture, 2MP secondary camera, f/2.4 aperture 16MP front-facing camera Dimensions: 158.92×76.91×8.1mm; Weight: 168g 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS + GLONASS 4000mAh (Typical) / 3900mAh (Minimum) battery It should come in Midnight Black, Aurora Blue, Coral red and Aurora violet colors and is expected go official around MWC 2018 in February. Source

Sony introduces USB Type-C Ultra-fast charger with 39W USB PD output

Sony has silently introduced new USB PD Compatible charger (CP-ADRM2). This offers Ultra-fast charging (46.5W) for devices with USB PD technology to charge smartphones with Quick Charge 4/4+, tablets, portable consoles and even notebook computers with powerful USB PD (Power Delivery) output. The USB Type-C port offers up to 39W (5V/3.0A, 9V/3.0A, 12V/3.0A, 15V/2.6A) charge to compatible devices by safely increasing the voltage to the USB-C port. The USB-A port delivers 7.5W (5V/1.5A) to a second device. It measures 65.0 x 78.0 x 31.0mm and weighs 165g. It has a heat resistant design, and an Intelligent Power Controller to maintain safe and reliable performance with repeated use. Even though it has a plastic body, it comes with a matte finish helps to prevent scratches. No details about the price of the charger yet, but it should go on sale in Asian countries, starting from China soon. Source

Android Messages Spam Protection finally starts rolling out

After half a year in development, Spam protection in Android Messages is finally going live to some users, though not everyone seems to have it just yet. This means the change appears to be server-side and in a limited roll out for the time being. When the feature does hit your device, you should see a notification detailing you about the new Spam protection. A new "Spam protection" option in the Advanced section of the Settings menu will also appear allowing you to manually toggle the feature on or off. When the setting is enabled, some information about the messages you receive will be sent to Google, however, it will not read the message content like your phone number or the actual message itself. How the Spam protection works is undescribed, but presumably, it looks at that data statistically to determine commonalities between spam messages to detect them. If you send a spam report manually, it still submits the full message to Google, including phone numbers of both sender and recipient as well as the message's contents. For now, it remains to be seen how effective Google's solution may be against the increasing number of spam messages. Source

LG G7 ThinQ to get Android 9.0 Pie update in Q1 2019

LG has been beta testing the Android Pie for the G7 ThinQ for a while now before pushing out the stable version. The company has officially confirmed that the stable Pie update would roll out from Q1, 2019 and this applies for Korea.  LG software updates usually arrive in its home market; Korea first and then takes a couple of months to reach other markets. If you own a G7 and not from Korea, we guess you'll probably have to wait at least until Q2 of next year to get Android 9.0 Pie update. While companies like Samsung, OnePlus have already rolled out Android 9.0 updates to their phones, LG is still taking months to push out the update even to its flagships. The company hasn't announced any details regarding the Android 9.0 update to any of its mid-range phones and we're pretty sure, the company would not roll out the update anytime soon. Source | Via

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Android 9.0 Pie update said to roll out from January 15th; Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S8 series in February

Samsung has pushed the Android 9.0 Pie stable update to the Galaxy S9 and S9+ earlier this week. It also started the beta testing for the Galaxy Note 9 and has been pushing updates in regular intervals. Now, according to Samsung Turkey the final stable update for the Galaxy Note 9 is expected to roll out from January 15th.  The Samsung Turkey website which listed January 15th roll out for the Galaxy Note 9 is also listing the 15th day of the month for each device; January 15th for the Galaxy Note 9 and February 15th for the Galaxy S8, S8+, and Galaxy Note 8. Samsung Turkey also has a history of changing the dates on its update roadmaps. With Samsung being so quick with the Android Pie update for the Galaxy S9 in some markets, it’s totally possible the stable update for the Galaxy Note 9 might indeed start rolling out by mid-January. The January 15th date may just be for Turkey and a few other markets, though. For now, it remains to be seen when the worldwide release for both the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy Note 9 will happen, and we hope Samsung doesn't take much time. Source | Via

Samsung Galaxy A50 with Exynos 9610, Android 9.0 Pie, 4000mAh battery surfaces

Samsung with the Galaxy Note 9 has pushed the battery to a bigger capacity and it seems like the company might extend it to the mid-range as well in 2019. The Galaxy M20 is rumored to have a 5,000 mAh battery, and the upcoming A-series smartphone; the Galaxy A50 might come with a 4000mAh battery. This would make the A50's battery bigger than the Galaxy A9 (2018) which had 3800mAh and the Galaxy A8 Star’s (3,700 mAh), and also the Galaxy A8+ (2018), which has a 3,500 mAh battery. The 4000mAh battery should offer impressive battery backup, especially with Android Pie’s battery improvements. The Galaxy A50 will run Pie out of the box. However, the Galaxy A50 won't make its debut before the Galaxy S10. The Galaxy A50 will also come with a 24MP primary rear camera, which is the same as many A-series devices launched this year. The phone will come with 4GB RAM and 64/ 128GB storage variants. It will be powered by the Exynos 9610. There's also the possibility the phone might come with an Infinity-O or Infinity-V display. Until we hear from the company, nothing is confirmed, so, stay tuned. Source

Essential Phone officially discontinued as company shifts focus to future products

The Essential phone might not have seen the success it needed but the phone was well worth for the price after the price cuts. The phone despite the poor sales was always available for those who were interested, however, it went out of stock earlier today and the company now has confirmed that the Essential Phone won’t be restocked as the company shifts its focus to future products. The Essential Phone had gone out of stock at most retail locations including Essential’s own website. Many recent fire sales indicated that it was to clear out existing inventory. Now, the company has confirmed that it won’t be restocking the PH-1 after selling out over the holiday season. This more or less confirms that the Essential Phone is now effectively discontinued and it shouldn’t come as much of a shock. The device was introduced in 2017 and since then there has been no clear path forward for its direct successor. The company, however, says that it is working on its next mobile product. Presumably, pointing at the AI phone that we’ve heard some time ago. Adding some fuel to that fire too is the company’s recent acquisition of CloudMagic. For those currently using an Essential Phone, the company assured ...

Portronics SoundDrum Bluetooth speaker with FM Radio launched

Portronics has launched SoundDrum, its new Bluetooth speaker with FM Radio with an in-built antenna and other connectivity options. It is compact in size and has a water-resistant and dust tight body.  It has two powerful 5W speakers that promises loud, crisp and clear sound and comes with built-in microphone for hands-free calling when connected to a smartphone. It has a FM tuner Highlights of Portronics SoundDrum Bluetooth 4.2 to connect to devices AUX Port and USB Port for music playback Powerful 10W In-built speakers with amplifiers Wireless FM with in-built antenna to provide you music on the go. Water Resistant (IPX6) against splashes and light rain. Built-in microphone for hands-free mobile voice calls 1800mAh battery for 7 hours of music playback The Portronics SoundDrum (POR-871) is priced at Rs. 2,399 and is available at online and offline stores, however you can get it from Amazon.in for as low as Rs. 1,864.

Huawei P Smart 2019 with 6.21-inch FHD+ Dewdrop Display, Kirin 710, AI dual rear cameras, Android 9.0 Pie announced

After FCC certification and several leaks, Huawei has officially announced its P Smart 2019 mid-range smartphone in the UK and has also listed the phone in European countries.  It has a 6.21-inch Full HD+ waterdrop notch display with 19:5:9 aspect ratio and over 90% screen-to-body ratio, is powered by Kirin 710 SoC with 3GB RAM, support for GPU Turbo 2.0 and runs Android 9.0 (Pie) with EMUI 9.0 on top. It has a 13-megapixel rear camera with f/1.8 aperture along with a secondary 2-megapixel camera for AI portraits and AI scene detection. It also comes with a 8-megapixel front camera with AI selfies, has a glass back with gradiant finish in some models, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and packs a 3400mAh battery. Huawei P Smart 2019 specifications 6.21-inch (2340 x 1080 pixels) Full HD+ 19:5:9 2.5D curved glass display Octa-Core Kirin 710 12nm (4 x 2.2GHz  Cortex-A73 +4 x 1.7GHz Cortex-A53) with ARM Mali-G51 MP4 GPU 3GB RAM, 32GB / 64GB storage, expandable memory up to 512GB with microSD Android 9.0 (Pie) with EMUI 9.0 Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano / microSD) 13MP rear camera with f/1.8 aperture, LED flash, secondary 2MP rear camera 8MP front-facing camera Dimensions: 155.2×73.4×8mm; Weight: 160g Fingerprint sensor Dual 4G VoLTE, ...

Reliance Jio Happy New Year offer launched – 100% cashback on recharge of Rs. 399

Last year Reliance Jio launched Happy New Year plans, this year the company has introduced Happy New Year offer that gives both pre-paid and post-paid users 100% cashback in the form of AJIO voucher on recharge opting for Rs.399 recharge on Jio app or website. The limited-period offers is available from today,  28th December, 2018, till 30th January, 2019.  Ajio coupons worth Rs. 399 will be credited in the MyJio app within 72 hours of recharge and is applicable when the products purchased as part of a single order is equal to or exceeds Rs. 1,000 on ajio.com. The coupon can be redeemed on or before 15th March 2019. This is definitely a nice treat for Jio users for the new year. You can check out more details about the offers on jio.com.

OnePlus 6 and 6T OxygenOS beta update brings caller id feature for India, new launcher and gallery features

OnePlus has released second OxygenOS open beta update for the OnePlus 6T and beta 10 for the OnePlus 6 that brings several improvements, including new caller ID feature for India in partnership with a Bengaluru-based company. The update also brings screen brightness control improvements, new features for Gallery and Launcher. The latest OxygenOS beta update for the OnePlus 6 and 6T is 120MB in size. If you had already flashed previous beta build, you will get an OTA update, otherwise you have to flash the full beta ROM from here. Check out the complete changelog below. System Improvements for screen brightness control Confirm pin without tapping √ for app locker Improved color adaptation for navigation bar when using third party apps General bug fixes and system stability improvements Phone Added the caller identification feature (For India only) Improved UI for Call History Gallery Added create a collection, copy and move photos features New illustrations and design on blank pages General Bug fixes and overall experience improvements Launcher Added recommended tools in Toolbox Improved UI for category tags in app drawer Source 1, 2

OnePlus 6T year-end offer includes instant discount, No-cost EMI, exchange offer and more

OnePlus has announced its exclusive New Year offers for OnePlus 6T buyers starting 29 December, 2018. The year-end offer includes  instant discount on all EMI transactions, 6 months of No-cost EMI, additional INR 2,000 off on exchange of  old OnePlus device for the OnePlus 6T. INR 1,500 instant discount on all EMI transactions using HDFC Bank credit and debit cards on purchase of the OnePlus 6T on Amazon.in. Customers purchasing OnePlus 6T on Amazon.in, oneplus.in, Croma outlets and all OnePlus exclusive offline stores can avail 6 months of No-cost EMI. Additional INR 2,000 off on exchange of old OnePlus device for the OnePlus 6T on Amazon.in, oneplus.in and on all OnePlus exclusive offline stores Non-OnePlus users will receive an additional INR 1,500 off on exchange of their old device TheOnePlus 6T has Screen Unlock on 6.41-inch Optic AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass 6 protection, up to 10GB RAM, 256GB LPDDR4 ROM and Warp Charge 30 in the McLaren Edition that delivers entire day battery in just 20 minutes of charge. The year-end offers that will go live starting 29 December, 2018 and is available till 6 January, 2019.

YI Home Security camera receives a limited-period price cut in India, available on Amazon for Rs. 1999

YI Technology launched its YI home camera last year for Rs. 2990. Now it has received a priced cut to Rs. 1,999 on Amazon.in, making it the lowest price that the product has ever been offered at. This limited period offer till the 26th of January, 2019. The product is also available on Flipkart at Rs. 2,190. The YI home camera records in 720p, has a 111° wide-angle lens, 940nm infrared non-invasive sensor, 4x digital zoom, Two-way audio communication, Motion detection alerts, Real-time video streaming to your phone, supporting both iOS and Android (via YI Home App), comes with up to 30 days free YI Cloud service and is available in Black and White color options. The company recently launched the its YI Action Camera and YI 4K Action Camera are priced at Rs. 4999 and Rs. 9999.

Voto V11, V12, V3, and V5x smartphones launched in India starting at Rs. 4,999

Voto Mobiles has launched V11, V12, V3, and V5x smartphones in India. All the 4 models run on Android 7.0 Nougat and are powered by the Quad-Core processor with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage.  The V11, V12 smartphones sport 5-inch HD display. The V11 packs 8MP primary and 5 MP front-facing camera. While the V12 comes with 13MP rear and an 8MP front camera. The Voto V3 comes with 5-inch HD display and packs a 13MP rear camera and 13+2MP dual selfie shooters. Lastly, the Voto V5x comes with 5.2-inch HD display and features a 13+2MP dual rear camera and 13MP selfie shooter. All the four models come with 3000mAh battery and 2.5D curved glass display. The Voto V5x comes with a fingerprint sensor. The VOTO V11, V12, V3, and V5x smartphones are priced in the range of Rs. 4999 - Rs. 6999 and is available in all retail stores across the country. Commenting on the launch, Santosh Singh, National Sales Head, VOTO India said: We are excited to mark a new milestone at VOTO with these best price Smart Phone series in India. VOTO is sure to create buzz and recreate benchmarks in the industry. VOTO has used its expertise to create a unique space having unmatched quality, distribution and pan-Indian ...

Sony to boost 3D camera sensor production after increased interest from Apple: Report

Sony is said to be boosting the production of its next-generation 3D sensors after receiving interest from customers including Apple Inc. The chips will power front and rear-facing 3D cameras for various smartphone models in 2019. Sony kick-started the mass production in late summer to meet demand, according to Satoshi Yoshihara, head of Sony’s sensor division. Satoshi, however, has declined to provide sales or production targets but said the 3D business is already operating profitably and will make an impact on earnings from the fiscal year starting in April. The company has started providing software toolkits to third-party developers, so they can experiment with the chips and create apps that generate models of faces for communication or virtual objects for online shopping. Satoshi Yoshihara, who has worked for more than a decade on wider industry adoption of cameras in smartphones in a statement said: “Cameras revolutionized phones and based on what I’ve seen, I have the same expectation for 3D. The pace will vary by field, but we’re definitely going to see the adoption of 3D. I’m certain of it." Huawei Technologies Co. is employing Sony’s 3D cameras in next-generation models, according to sources. Yoshihara said that Sony’s technology differs from the ‘structured light’ approach of ...

Google Fit gets 30-day fitness challenge as part of #GetFitWithGoogle

Google in time for the new year has started offering a 30-day fitness challenge through its Fit app. The challenge is designed to kick-start the new-year on a healthier, more active note. The challenge begins on January 1, but it is already available to sign up. Users can earn Heart Points from activities that you log or actively track with Google Fit. Google Fit will automatically detect and log walks, runs or bike rides for you. Your goal is to get as many points as possible. You will score Heart Points for any activity that gets your heart pumping. Get one point for each minute of moderate activity, like picking up the pace while walking your dog, and double points for more intense activities like running or kickboxing. To bring in more inspiration, the company has teamed up with 36 influencers from nine countries around the globe to show us how they’re earning their Heart Points. Users can follow #GetFitWithGoogle on Instagram and YouTube to see how others are tackling the challenge, or share your own tips and tricks on how you #GetFitwithGoogle with your own Heart Points workout. Source

Google Pixel 3 Lite and Pixel 3 Lite XL with Snapdragon 670, 3.5mm audio jack said to launch on Verizon in 2019

According to sources, Google said to be planning on launching two Pixel smartphones; dubbed Pixel 3 Lite and Pixel 3 Lite XL on Verizon in early spring 2019. An exact announcement date and pricing are not yet known. We have already started hearing rumors and leaks about both the smartphones adding more weight to the possible launch. The Pixel 3 Lite and Pixel 3 Lite XL will be the first smartphones from Google in the mid-range segment since the Nexus 5X. While we don't know much about them for certain, leaks so far have suggested a Snapdragon 670 or 710 processor, 4GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, headphone jack, and 12MP rear and 8MP front cameras. The regular Pixel 3 Lite will have a 5.5" screen, while the larger XL will have a 6" display. The phones might get the same camera optics as the original Pixel 3 series, but with inferior performance, and far more limited storage. The Pixel 3 Lite is codenamed “Sargo” and we have heard rumors of the same back in October in the ARCore code. Externally, the Pixel 3 Lite looks very similar to the regular Pixel 3 with regular 18:9 aspect ratio and tall display. The fingerprint sensor is present on the rear along ...

Foxconn said to begin assembly of premium iPhones in Tamil Nadu, India in 2019

According to reports, Apple is said to begin assembling its top-end iPhones in India through the local unit of Foxconn as early as 2019. This will also be the first time the Taiwanese contract manufacturer will make the iPhones in the country.  Most importantly, Foxconn will be assembling the high-end models in the X-series, potentially taking Apple’s business in India to a new level. The work will take place at Foxconn’s plant in Sriperumbudur town in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, said the report. Foxconn, which already makes phones for Xiaomi in India, will invest 25 billion Indian rupees to expand the plant. This will include the investment in iPhone production, Tamil Nadu’s Industries Minister M C Sampath told Reuters. The investment may create as many as 25,000 jobs. This move will also help both Foxconn and Apple to limit the impact of a trade war between the United States and China. Until now, Apple has only assembled the lower-cost SE and 6S models in India through Wistron Corp’s local unit in the Bengaluru technology hub. Apple launched the iPhone X last year but has cut production of that phone, since it began selling the newer versions; the iPhone XS and XR, globally this year. ...

Instagram accidentally rolled out horizontal feed widely and reverts back; company says it was a bug

Instagram seems to be quietly testing the horizontal feed for some users which is a huge shift from vertically scrolling user experience. It accidentally wide-spread the rollout of the horizontal feed and reverted back to the original layout owing to the increasingly negative comments from users.  Sorry about that, this was supposed to be a very small test but we went broader than we anticipated. 😬 — Adam Mosseri (@mosseri) December 27, 2018 Due to a bug, some users saw a change to the way their feed appears today. We quickly fixed the issue and feed is back to normal. We apologize for any confusion. — Instagram (@instagram) December 27, 2018 The company previously tested the feature back in October in the Explore section of the app. The new feed layout basically turns all posts into a horizontal arrangement where you scroll through right/left much like the Instagram story to advance. There is a scrolling bar at the top to show you how far you’ve progressed. Thanks to the horizontal feed, each post is given the spotlight at any given time. The comments appear with a flick upward. The downside to the new layout is that you can only advance a single post at a time. The new layout makes it easier to access ...

ASUS Zenfone Max Pro M2 Review

ASUS launched the Zenfone Max Pro M2, a mid-range smartphone and the successor of Max Pro M1 in India earlier this month. It has notch design, has improved dual rear cameras, is powered by Snapdragon 660 SoC with support and retains the same 5000mAh battery as the predecessor. On-paper specifications look good for the starting price of Rs. 12,999, but how good is the phone? Let us dive into the review to find out. Unboxing We recently unboxed the smartphone, check out the video below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugZHnFk2hkg Box Contents ASUS Zenfone Max Pro M2 smartphone in Blue color 2-pin charger (5V-2A) Micro USB cable Clear Protective case SIM Ejector tool User manual and warranty information Display, Design, and Hardware Unlike the 5.99-inch Full HD+ 18:9 aspect ratio display on the predecessor, the Zenfone Max Pro M2 features a larger 6.26-inch Full HD+ LCD 2.5D curved glass display with a resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels, pixel density of 403 PPI, 19:9 aspect ratio with a notch and a screen-to-body ratio of about 82%. It is also the first smartphone in the price range to feature Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection. The display is bright, offers good color reproduction, thanks to 94% NTSC color gamut, has good viewing angles and the sunlight ...

Disney Classics, Pixar animation, movies from Marvel and Star Wars now available on JioCinema

JioCinema, Jio’s digital app and Disney India have partnered to bring Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Lucas film to Jio users across age groups. The app now has dedicated Disney branded section on the homepage with content spanning across movies, animation, series and shorts. Through this association, Jio users can get access to stories ranging from Disney Classics, Pixar animation, movies from Marvel and Star Wars along with a host of international as well as locally created content which they can enjoy on-the-go. With content available for the entire family, the app also offers a diverse collection of series and movies for kids and teens along with Marvel kids’ animation shows. In addition to this, the app also brings in a unique character customization option where fans can choose from their favourite Disney, Marvel, Pixar or Star Wars character such as Mickey Mouse, Captain America, and Lightening McQueen and browse the entire range of content available on that character. The Jungle Book, The Lion King and the ever-so-popular tales of Disney Princesses like Cinderella, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Sleeping Beauty and more heartwarming stories and memorable characters from Disney like Hannah Montana to blockbuster original movies like Descendants and more Mickey Mouse, ...

ASUS Zenfone Max Pro M2 update brings portrait, EIS for front camera, notch improvements and more [Download Link]

ASUS has started rolling out new update for the Zenfone Max Pro M2 smartphone that brings front camera portrait and EIS support when recording videos using the front camera, as it had promised at the launch event earlier this month, however it is yet to receive AI camera features. The update also fixes notch issues with some apps like Instagram, YouTube and other apps. The company also says that it has improved audio quality, fingerprint unlocking, touch improvements and display edge The ASUS Zenfone Max Pro M2 v15.2016.1811.177 update is 458.11MB in size, including Android security patch for November 2018 and is rolling out gradually. You can download the 1.6GB ZIP file from here and update manually. Check out the official change log below. Optimize Camera effect Update audio parameter Upgrade Fingerprint FW Upgrade Touch FW Improve display edge Upgrade Google Security Patches for November 2018

Nokia 5.1 Plus Android 9.0 Pie update starts rolling out

HMD Global keeping its promise has started rolling out Android 9.0 Pie update to Nokia 5.1 Plus which is also the cheapest phone in India to get Pie update. Since the update has started rolling out, it might take some time to reach everyone. Finally pic.twitter.com/OXx0K9zeYv — Hellboy (@TopobarLayek) December 27, 2018 Android P includes Adaptive Battery that uses machine learning to prioritize system resources for the apps, App Actions that helps you raise the visibility of your app and help drive engagement using machine learning, and Slices are a new way to surface rich, templated content in places like Google Search and Assistant. The update on Nokia 5.1 Plus is around 1.3GB and also includes Android security patch for December, 2018 alongside all Pie features to Nokia 5.1 Plus. It is very rare to see tier one brands pushing software updates to even budget phones and HMD Global must be appreciated for timely updates. It recently rolled out Pie update to Nokia 7.1, 6.1 Plus, Nokia 8. What’s New New system navigation, settings menu, and notifications Adaptive Battery power prioritization for users’ most commonly used apps/services Adaptive and optimised brightness levels Predictive Application Actions Google Security patch 2018-12

ASUS Zenfone 5Z Android 9.0 (Pie) update roll out begins starting from Taiwan

Last month ASUS confirmed that the 5Z will get the Android Pie update by the end of January 2019, and at the launch of Zenfone Max Pro M2 earlier this month, it once again confirmed the same. Today the company has started rolling out Android 9.0 (Pie) update for the phone in Taiwan, earlier than expected. The update has the version number 90.10.138.157_20181222, is 1048MB in size, but it still has Android security patch for November, 2018. You can download the OTA Zip here and flash it manually, if you are running version 80.30.96.221 on ZS620KL model. Global roll out should begin in the coming weeks. Source 1, 2

OnePlus emerges as the most preferred premium Android smartphone brand in India

A few months back, OnePlus emerged as the top mobile brand in India's premium smartphone segment. This five-year-old company reached the summit right after capturing 30% of the market. With that being said, the company has achieved another feat recently as the successful 2018 comes to an end. According to IDC report, OnePlus has emerged as the most preferred premium Android smartphone brand. In addition to it, 90% of OnePlus buyers first choice is OnePlus as it offers the latest specifications, and they trust the brand. OnePlus enjoys brand loyalty OnePlus is one of the few companies that enjoys brand loyalty. Talking about brand loyalty, OnePlus enjoys 31%, better than Samsung at 25%. In the premium Android segment, OnePlus was the most preferred brands with 21% of Apple customers shifting to OnePlus. Reason to buy OnePlus smartphones Considering the present scenario, most of the people consider purchasing a new smartphone with high RAM and processing speed. OnePlus, as a brand, is a synonym of speed with high RAM. In a survey, users were asked about top reasons why they would consider OnePlus. To that 23% of respondents wanted to experience a new brand, 17% wanted to try out new features while 12% wanted to experience OxygenOS. OnePlus ...

LaCie Secure Rugged 2TB Hard Drive Review

Amongst consumer electronics, very few brands have managed to create an iconic brand identity towards a design language. Apple comes to mind with their iPhones and iPods before that. LaCie is another such brand whose orange rubber sheathed hard drives are the de facto choice for content creators around the world. With a promise of exceptional resilience to the elements, they are the perfect choice for photographers, filmmakers and others who live out of their suitcase and need something to keep up with their lifestyle. We've got the LaCie Rugged Secure hard drive with us for review and we've been putting it through its paces. Here's what we think about it. The design of LaCie's rugged portable line hasn't changed much in years and that's just as well since it is quite an iconic design. Additionally, it is surprisingly rugged. A thick rubberized frame encases the drive from any and all corners where it could get damaged. It also covers the drive enough from the top and bottom to ensure it doesn't get hit directly when falling flat. The design by Neil Poulton is hence both functional and a style statement of sorts. Under the sleeve is a standard metal encased ...

Samsung Remote Access allows users to control connected devices through its Smart TVs

Samsung Electronics has announced Remote Access which is a new feature that will be available on its Smart TV lineups starting 2019. The Remote Access feature will provide wireless connectivity with PCs, tablets, and smartphones allowing consumers to remotely control compatible programs and apps through their Samsung Smart TV. With Remote Access, input devices, including keyboards, can be connected to a Samsung Smart TV, making it easier for users to control their on-screen content. This eliminates the need for a separate HDMI cable connection. Users can remotely access a PC in their room through the TV in their living room to perform various tasks including surfing the web or playing games from their TV’s screen using a connected keyboard and mouse. Remote Access allows users to directly control their devices connected to a TV with a keyboard and mouse. Additionally, web browser-based cloud office service can be accessed through Remote Access, so users can now access files and work on documents from their Smart TVs. Remote Access can be used anywhere thanks to VMware Horizon. Samsung has integrated its proprietary Knox security technology into its Remote Access features. Shankar Iyer, Senior Vice President and General Manager, End-User Computing at VMware said: Samsung and VMware share ...

LG introduces refreshed CLOi SuitBot AI human-centric wearable robot

LG, at the CES 2019 is all set to unveil an updated version of its wearable CLOi SuitBot alongside a lineup of improved service robots which are nearing commercialization. The wearable LG CLOi SuitBot supports the lower body to reduce stress when lifting and bending. The original CLOi SuitBot was unveiled last fall in Berlin, the updated LG CLOi SuitBot supports the waist and augments the user’s own muscle power to reduce the risk of injury and fatigue when performing physically demanding tasks such as lifting and lowering heavy loads. SuitBot increases the user’s flexibility by enabling 50-degree extension and 90-degree flexion of the waist and activates when the wearer bends at a 65-degree angle, disengaging when standing in an upright position. The wearable robot lasts upto four hours on a single charge and recharges in just one hour. PorterBot, ServeBot, and CartBot are designed for environments such as airports, hotels, supermarkets, and malls to assist customers, transport luggage, deliver meals and carry groceries. The new LG CLOi service robots comes with the updated autonomous navigation system as well as enhanced connectivity to allow for communication with mechanisms such as elevators and automatic doors. Using AI technology, LG CLOi robots analyze customers’ usage patterns to constantly learn ...

LG SL10YG, SL9YG and SL8YG soundbars with Google Assistant, Dolby Atmos announced

LG has introduced its latest soundbar lineup; SL10YG, SL9YG, and SL8YG head of CES 2019. The company's new sound bars deliver superior sound quality thanks to its collaboration with Meridian Audio. The soundbars can up-mix two-channel audio to multiple, distinct channels without generating any distortion, the Meridian Upmixtechnology increases sound immersion by improving the sound field while upgrading the clarity of vocals and lead instruments. The soundbars support both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. Users can also add the Wireless Rear Speaker Kit to achieve a more cinema-like experience. LG's new lineup comes with built-in Google Assistant allowing users to control their LG sound bar and get information with a simple command. Kim Dae-Chul, head of LG Home Entertainment Company's audio and video business said: LG's 2019 sound bars deliver amazing performance tuned in close partnership with Meridian Audio with the convenience of smart AI connectivity. The high-quality sound and versatility of our newest lineup takes home entertainment to a whole new level and satisfies a growing demand for premium soundbar solutions that provide impressive listening experiences, greater convenience, and stylish, modern aesthetics.

Samsung said to be working on ‘Bolt’ 5G smartphone with 3D ToF sensor for Verizon

Samsung's S10-series is set to be announced in February. With the launch inching closer, there are still so many details that we aren't aware of. We hear the company is working on bringing a 5G variant in the U.S., Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensors for the first time, in-display fingerprint sensors, and even display cutouts in the devices. We have heard a lot of rumors, leaks, but we are yet to see a device in the wild to confirm any of these reports. The latest One UI beta firmware on the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 consists evidence of one specific Galaxy S10 model, the possible colors the Samsung Galaxy S10, that Samsung is working on integrating the use of ToF sensors for assistance in biometric authentication, and details of the exact shape and size of the rumored Galaxy S10 Lite, Galaxy S10, and Galaxy S10+’s display cutouts. The Galaxy Note 9 One UI firmware has evidence of a new device code-name that has not yet been publicized along with references to the other Galaxy S10 device code-names that have previously been rumored (beyond0, beyond1, beyond2, and beyondx). There's also a new device code-name from a file named “boltq5gvzw,” suggesting that this is a 5G-capable smartphone with a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset ...

Honor View20 with 6.4-inch All-View display, 25MP in-screen front camera, 48MP AI + 3D TOF dual rear cameras teased on Amazon India

Huawei's Honor brand introduced the Honor V20 smartphone in China yesterday. Now Honor India has started teasing the launch of the global variant of the smartphone - Honor View20 in the country on Amazon.in. You can also click 'Notify Me' to get notified about the launch in the country. To remind you the phone has a 6.4-inch Full HD+ All-View screen with 91.82% screen-to-body ratio, 25-megapixel in-display front camera in the small 4.5mm cut out. It is powered by Kirin 980 SoC with GPU Turbo 2.0,  NINE liquid cooling and up to 8GB of RAM. It has a 48-megapixel rear camera with  Sony IMX586 1/2-type (8.0 mm diagonal) sensor, uses 4-in-1 light fusion that outputs better low-light images at 12MP resolution and 4-times improved HDR support, has AI scene detection to recognize over 60 categories and 1500 scenarios. It also has a TOF 3D secondary rear camera and features a V-shaped texture on the glass back, metal frame, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and packs a 4000mAh battery with support for fast charging that promises entire day’s charge with just 30 minutes of charge. Honor View20 specifications 6.4-inch (1080 x 2310 pixels) FHD+ LCD IPS display with 96% NTSC Color Gamut HUAWEI Kirin 980 (2 x Cortex A76 2.6 GHz + ...

Reliance Jio said to be in talks with partners to launch affordable large-screen smartphones

Reliance Jio Infocomm is said to be working with partners to bring in affordable Android smartphones with large-screens that can cater to the large mass of customers. Jio is in talks with US contract manufacturer Flex for locally producing about 100 million smartphones Jio seeks to rapidly enhance its market share by signing on a majority of those now using feature phones. Jio already works with multiple handset brand partners including top-tier brands such as Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi, OPPO giving offers to cut down the effective cost of a smartphone to make it affordable for first-time buyers. This latest movie is in a bid to target India's 500 million feature phone users who would switch to smartphones if the effective price points for the service and handsets were attractive. The company says that there are billions of people who are on devices which do not support good data experience or rich content experience, for this reason, it introduced the JioPhone to offers various experiences and more content services of Jio like television, cinema, music, even YouTube, Facebook, WhatsApp. At this moment, no exact timelines are known as to when to expect Jio large-screen smartphones, so, stay tuned. Sunil Dutt, head sales, channel development at Reliance Jio, said: We ...

Honor V20 with 6.4-inch FHD+ display, 25MP in-screen front camera, 48MP + 3D TOF dual rear cameras announced

Huawei's Honor brand just announced V20, the company's latest top-end smartphone in the 'V series' in China, as it had promised. It has a 6.4-inch Full HD+ screen with 91.82% screen-to-body ratio, 25-megapixel front camera with just 4.5mm cut out. It is powered by Kirin 980 SoC with GPU Turbo 2.0,  liquid cooling and 8GB of RAM. It has a 48-megapixel rear camera with  Sony IMX586 1/2-type (8.0 mm diagonal) sensor, uses 4-in-1 light fusion that outputs better low-light images at 12MP resolution and 4-times improved HDR support. It also has a TOF 3D secondary rear camera that lets you play games using 3D gesture recognition by capturing body movements. It has Link Turbo automatically analyze users’ usage models and network conditions to switch seamlessly between Wi-Fi or 4G networks and boost downloading speed by simultaneously adopting both networks. It has a V-shaped texture on the glass back, metal frame, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and packs a 4000mAh battery with support for fast charging. Honor V20 specifications 6.4-inch (1080 x 2310 pixels) FHD+ LCD IPS display with 96% NTSC Color Gamut HUAWEI Kirin 980 (2 x Cortex A76 2.6 GHz + 2 x Cortex A76 1.92 GHz + 4 x Cortex A55 1.8 GHz) processor with  720 MHz ARM Mali-G76MP10 ...

Sony WH-CH700N Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones launched in India for Rs. 12990

Sony just launched the WH-CH700N, the company's latest mid-range wireless noise cancelling headphones in India. The Artificial Intelligence Noise Cancelation (AINC) analyzes background sound and adjusts it for optimal performance on airplanes and other noisy environments. You can activate the feature with just a press and hold of the NC button. It has NFC connection to parit with NFC-enabled devices and comes with Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) feature. The companys says that theheadphones will be optimized for Google Assistant with an update. The headphones are also equipped with built-in microphone for voice assistant commands and hands-free calls. Users can attend to calls without even taking their phone out of the pocket or bag. It offers up to 35 hours of battery life and has Quick Charge that gives 60 minutes of playback from 10 minutes of charge. Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones highlights and specifications Artificial Intelligence Noise Cancellation (AINC) analyses background sound and adjusts it for optimal performance on aeroplanes and other noisy environments. Just press and hold the NC button on your headphones to activate it. Near Field Communication (NFC) technology makes complex set-up sequences a thing of the past. Simply touch selected NFC-enabled devices to the on-body N-mark for a quick, ...

ZAAP Hydra Xtreme waterproof Bluetooth speaker launched in India at Rs. 3299

ZAAP has launched the Hydra Xtreme latest Waterproof Bluetooth speaker in India. The company claims that Hydra Xtreme next-generation Bluetooth speaker is developed and designed by ZAAP USA for the Indian market. It is water, shock, dust, and snow resistant. Hydra Xtreme comes with a compass and carabineer clip. It is compatible with iOS, Android & Windows devices. Thanks to its 2000mAh battery, the speaker can give up to 8 hours of play time with just one full charge. Hydra Xtreme further allows the users to accept or reject phone calls, change tracks or adjust the volume all with the help of its built-in microphone. The Bluetooth speaker comes with 12 watts 250 mm drivers and passive subwoofers which is capable of delivering pure sound and rich bass experience. It comes with Bluetooth 3.0 that connects to your Smartphone, Tablet, and Laptop etc. in less than 6 seconds. Hydra Xtreme comes with a micro USB charging cable, 3.5 MM Aux-in cable, Carabiner, Compass. The ZAAP Hydra Xtreme Bluetooth Speaker is priced at Rs. 3,299 and is available from Amazon, Flipkart, Snapdeal, Zaaptech.com & selected retail stores.

Apple iPad Mini 5 case hints at vertical camera cutout, 3.5mm headphone jack and more

Apple is reportedly working on 5th-gen iPad mini and entry-level 10-inch iPad for 2019. The manufacturing is already underway this month. Before the official launch, we are getting to see the first iPad mini 5 case that shows off a couple of interesting details. There are few notable changes if the leaked case ends up being a legitimate case. There's an oblong camera cutout that matches up with the new iPad Pro camera configuration. This means that the upcoming iPad Mini 5 will be getting a flash to go along with its camera. The rear camera will have a vertical arrangement in-line with current iPhones. It’s difficult to tell, but it looks like a headphone jack cutout is included with this case in the top right corner. There’s also a cutout in the middle of the device on the edge, bringing up the possibility for Apple’s first-gen smart connector. Although this could also be a functional part of the case not related to Apple’s hardware. Back in October, reliable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicted that the iPad mini 5 would arrive in either late 2018 or early 2019. He also mentioned that it would include a “lower-cost panel” but didn’t predict a price point. Considering a low-price ...

Samsung to unveil new Creative Lab (C-Lab) AI projects at CES 2019

Samsung Electronics has announced that it will showcase eight innovative new projects related to Artificial Intelligence (AI) that are developed from its C-Lab (Creative Lab) program at CES 2019. In addition, eight start-ups which have been spun off from C-Lab will showcase their newly released commercial products.  The eight new C-Lab projects include an in-video virtual ad service ‘Tisplay’, an ASMR sound recording solution ‘aiMo’, an instant video-making service ‘MEDEO’, an AI news  analysis service ‘PRISMIT’, a custom perfume making service ‘Perfume Blender’, an auto-adjusting monitor ‘Girin Monitor Stand’, an AI desk light ‘alight’, and a hearing assistant  solution ‘SnailSound’. This announcement will help C-labs to refine the projects and prepare the prototypes that will eventually become finished products to take to market. In addition to these projects, eight start-ups which have been spun off from Samsung C-Lab – MOPIC, LINKFLOW, lululab, WELT, Cooljamm company, MONIT, BLUEFEEL, and analogue plus will participate at CES 2019 to showcase their newly released commercial products. C-Lab is Samsung's in-house idea incubation program that encourages a creative corporate culture and nurtures innovative ideas from Samsung employees. Inkuk Hahn, Vice President and Head of the Creativity & Innovation Center at Samsung Electronics said: We will present promising C-Lab projects leveraging AI technologies ...

Xiaomi No. 1 Mi Fan Sale from Dec 26 to 28 on Amazon: Best deals on smartphones, Instant Discount and more

After No. 1 Mi Fan Sale from Dec 19 to 21 on its website, Xiaomi today started its No. 1 Mi Fan Sale on Amazon. In the sale, it is offering discounts on Mi Smartphones Instant Discount on HDFC Bank Credit & Debit Cards and more. Discounts on Xiaomi smartphones on Amazon Mi A2 (6GB+128GB) – Rs. 16,999 (Rs. 2000 off) Mi A2 (4GB+64GB) – Rs. 14,999 (Rs. 1000 off) Redmi Note 5 Pro (6GB+64GB) – Rs. 14,999 (Rs. 1000 off) Redmi Note 5 Pro (4GB+64GB) – Rs. 12,999 (Rs. 1000 off) Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro (4GB+64GB) – Rs. 12,999 (Rs. 1000 off) Redmi Y2 (4GB + 64GB) – Rs. 10,999 (Rs. 1000 off) Redmi Y2 (3GB + 32GB)  – Rs. 8,999 (Rs. 1000 off) It is also offering 5% Instant Discount on HDFC Bank Credit & Debit Card EMI. This limited-period offer lasts till December 28th.

Samsung Galaxy M30 with Exynos 7885, 4GB RAM, Android Oreo surfaces in benchmarks

It is known that Samsung is working on Galaxy M-series and the smartphones are slated to release in the coming months. The new series is expected to replace the current Galaxy J, Galaxy On, and Galaxy C series devices in the company’s lineup. The Galaxy M-series has three smartphones in development; Galaxy M10, M20, and M30 respectively. The Galaxy M30 has now appeared on the Geekbench website, revealing some of its specifications. As per the Geekbench listing, the Galaxy M30 will be powered by an Exynos 7885 SoC, 4GB of RAM and Android Oreo 8.1 onboard. Earlier reports suggest that the Galaxy M30 will come in 64 GB and 128 GB storage variants. Despite the Android 9.0 Pie roll out, the Galaxy M-series will launch with Oreo. It is common for brands to develop and test prototypes with older components and software, so, there is still a possibility for the Galaxy M30 to launch with better specs and updated software. The listed specs don’t appear very different from current Galaxy mid-range devices. So, it needs to be seen whether these would be the final specs or if Samsung would change specs for the final version. Source | Via