US Government allows HUAWEI to do business with US suppliers again

Earlier last month, Google announced that it has suspended some of its business operations with HUAWEI which includes a ban on using Google Services and Play Store and later, there were also reports of HUAWEI working on building its own Oak OS. After almost a month, today, the Trump Government announced that the US companies can now start selling to HUAWEI and this announcement was made at the G20 summit. At the G20 summit, Donald Trump, President of the United States said that he will allow the US companies to sell their equipment to HUAWEI Technologies Co. after talks with China's President Xi Jinping today. He adds that there is no security problem involved with the companies selling the equipment to HUAWEI. However, there is still no clarity in this and most likely, HUAWEI will be allowed to get components like Qualcomm SoC, Android OS from Google, etc. HUAWEI is still on the "Entity List" by the US Government that bars the company from dealing with American companies. Trump also said that a trade agreement with HUAWEI will be held sometime later, probably on Tuesday. "We are leaving Huawei towards the end. We are going to see what we go with the trade agreement", said ...

ASUS 6z 6GB RAM with 128GB storage and 8GB RAM with 256GB storage variants to go on sale starting July 1

ASUS launched its flagship ASUS 6z(Zenfone 6) smartphone last week in India. The smartphone comes in three variants namely 6GB RAM with 64GB storage, 6GB RAM with 128GB storage and 8GB RAM with 256GB storage. The 6GB RAM with 64GB storage alone went on sale recently on Flipkart and now, ASUS has revealed information regarding the availability of the other variants of the 6z. ASUS 6z 6GB 6GB RAM with 128GB storage and 8GB RAM with 256GB storage variants will go on sale starting July 1st, 2019 on Flipkart. The 6+64GB variant is priced at Rs. 31,999, 6+128GB is priced at Rs. Rs. 34,999 and 8+256GB is priced at Rs. 39,999. Smartphone Variant Price Availability ASUS 6z(Zenfone 6) 6+64GB Rs. 31,999 Available now 6+128GB Rs. 34,999 Starting July 1st, 2019 8+256GB Rs. 39,999 Starting July 1st, 2019 To recall, ASUS 6z has a 6.46-inch Full HD+ no-notch LCD screen with narrow bezels and 92% screen-to-body ratio and Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection, is powered by Snapdragon 855 with up to 8GB of RAM, runs stock Android 9.0 (Pie) with ZenUI 6 with updates for Android Q and R in the future, and features a motorized flip camera with 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 with Quad Bayer technology for 12MP effective images, along with a 13-megapixel 125-degree ultra-wide lens ...

POCO F1 Android Q based MIUI testing might start soon

Xiaomi’s sub-brand POCO launched the POCO F1 smartphone in India back in August 2018 running MIUI 9.6 Global Stable on top of Android 8.1 (Oreo). Later in December 2018, the company rolled out Android 9.0 (Pie) based MIUI 10 update for the smartphone. Earlier this month, Xiaomi announced a list of smartphones eligible for Android Q update, POCOPHONE Global Head, Alvin has already confirmed Android Q update for the smartphone. Yep Android Q is planned — Alvin Tse (@atytse) June 19, 2019 Now, a recruitment thread has been posted on Mi Community as the company is looking for ROM testers for Android Q based Global Stable ROM, the company recently shared its plan to suspend MIUI Global Beta update for all the smartphones from 1st July. Apart from POCO F1 Android Q testers, Xiaomi is also looking for Android 9.0 (Pie) MIUI Global Stable ROM testers for Mi 6, Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A. Though the recruitment is open to all users, active members on Mi Community have an advantage over others, so if you have an active profile on Mi Community you should apply for it. Users are also supposed to install an instant messenger QQ to discuss bugs with other testers and team. Deadline for applying ...

HUAWEI Y9 2019 gets a price cut in India, now available at Rs. 12990

HUAWEI launched its new mid-range smartphone, HUAWEI Y9 2019 earlier this year. It was launched only in a single RAM and storage variant i.e., 4GB RAM with 64GB internal storage at Rs. 15,990. Almost after five months of launch, today, HUAWEI Y9 2019 has received a Rs. 3000 price cut and is now available to purchase at the new price. After getting a Rs. 3000 price cut, HUAWEI Y9 2019 is now available at Rs. 12,990(4+64) against its launch price of Rs. 15,990. The revised price is already updated on Amazon India where it is being sold. However, it is not clear if this is a temporary price cut or a permanent price cut. Smartphone Launch price New price Price cut HUAWEI Y9 2019 Rs. 15,990(4+64) Rs. 12,990(4+64) Rs. 3000 To recall, HUAWEI Y9 2019 packs 6.5-inch Full HD+ display with a narrow chin and high screen-to-body ratio, is powered by Kirin 710 SoC, runs Android 8.1 (Oreo) with EMUI 8.2, has a 16-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, and a 2-megapixel secondary camera to capture depth information in portrait shots and a 13-megapixel front camera along with a 2-megapixel front camera for portrait selfies, and both have AI photography features. It comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, a dedicated ...

EMUI 9.1 released for HUAWEI Mate 20 Series, to be available for other devices soon

HUAWEI unveiled EMUI 9.1 alongside the P30 Pro earlier this year. The update was slated to be released this week and as promised, the company has released EMUI 9.1 for HUAWEI Mate 20 Series which includes Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, Mate 20 X, and PorscheDesign Mate 20 RS. EMUI 9.1 is an upgrade to EMUI 9.0 and comes with a host of new additions and improvements. It now comes with a new file system called EROFS with improved file compression and 20 percent higher read performance. The GPU Turbo is now upgraded to 3.0 and improves performance and is optimized for a more stable gaming experience. Other new features include "moon mode" for the Mate 20 Pro and Mate 20 X, "incoming call video show", improvements to PC continuity and more. HUAWEI Mate 20 Series users can sign up for the EMUI 9.1 update through HiCare app->Update->Download and the company also warns users that some third-party apps are incompatible with Android 9.0 and may not work properly after the upgrade. Apart from this, the timeline for EMUI 9.1 update for other devices has also been revealed. The following devices are expected to receive the update starting July and August 2019 but there might be ...

Amazfit Bip Lite with 1.28-inch color display, heart rate sensor announced in India for Rs. 3999

After the Amazfit BIP launch in India last year, Huami has announced Bip Lite in India. It has multi-sport tracking, heart rate sensor, built-in GPS and promises up to 45 days of battery life, thanks to its 1.28-inch ( 176 x 176 pixels) Always-on display. Amazfit BIP Lite features and specifications 1.28-inch ( 176 x 176 pixels) color Always-on reflective touch display with 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection + AF coating provides at-a-glance view for time, date, steps, weather, sports stats etc. Receive notifications for calls, messages, emails, and other apps on the always-on color touch display Multisport tracking: Track your runs, cycling and more with mapped routes, detailed stats and heart rate zones. Optical heart rate sensor for heart rate zones Bluetooth 4.0 LE – Compatible with Android and iOS 3-axis accelerometer, Air pressure sensor (barometer) for elevation, Geomagnetic sensor (compass), GPS + GLONASS for route tracking 20 mm standard width changeable watch band Resistant to dust, rain and splashing (IP68) Weight: 31 grams 190mAh Li-Polymer Battery offers up to 45 days of battery life The Amazfit BIP Lite will be available for Rs. 3999 during Amazon Prime Day sale next month. Check out the  Amazfit Bip review since both share almost similar specifications.

10.or G2 with 6.18-inch FHD+ display, up to 6GB RAM, dual rear cameras, 5000 mAh battery announced

10.or(pronounced Tenor), the brand that sells its product exclusive on Amazon.in has announced its new smartphone 10.or G2 today. This is the successor to the popular 10.or G smartphone that was launched back in 2017. 10.or G2 sports a notch display, up to 6GB RAM, fast charging and more. It has been announced for Amazon Prime Day 2019 that is starting on 15th July. 10.or G2 flaunts a 6.18-inch FHD+ 19:9 2.5D display with a resolution of 2246x1080 pixels and the display is protected by Gorilla Glass, but there is no mention on the version. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Octa-core processor and comes in 4GB/ 6GB RAM with 64GB internal storage which can also be further expanded up to 256GB via microSD card. There is also a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. Regarding the optics, the 10.or G2 sports a 16+5 MP dual rear camera with a Colour Correlated Temperature (CCT) dual LED flash, allowing for usage under both bright light and low light conditions. The front facing camera is a 12MP shooter and also has a front facing flash. It has a 5000 mAh battery with support for 15W fast charging and the company is including a fast charger in the box. 10.or ...

Xiaomi confirms Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A Android Pie update plans

Update 4: June 28, 2019 —  Looks like Xiaomi has changed its mind. After saying that it doesn't have plans to provide Android Pie update plans few months back, Xiaomi now says that it is looking for testers for global stable ROM for Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A smartphones, since it will end beta updates for all phones from July. However, it is yet to roll out pie update for the Redmi S2/Y2 as it had promised to roll out the update around June. Update 3: June 8, 2019 —  Xiaomi has released Kernel source for Android Pie-based ROM for the Redmi Y2/S2 even before the Global stable ROM is supposed to roll out this month. Update 2 : April 26, 2019 —  Xiaomi has once again confirmed that Redmi S2/Y2 will get Android 9 Pie around June. Update 1 : April 23, 2019 — Xiaomi has confirmed that the Redmi Y2 will get the Android Pie update, but it has recommended the users on MIUI Beta ROM to upgrade to the latest MIUI Stable ROM. We hear that it will stop the MIUI beta updates for the phone soon. Earlier: Xiaomi shared a list of smartphones eligible for Android Pie update back in December 2018, later ...

Airtel strengthen 4G network with LTE 900 technology as 3G network shuts down in Kolkata

Airtel today announced that it has shutdown its 3G network in Kolkata, and only 4G network will be available in the city. It has refarmed the 900 MHz band spectrum being used for 3G to further strengthen its 4G network, which will be rolled out across the country in phased manner. It has deployed state-of-the-art L900 technology in the 900 MHz band to complement its 4G services in the 2300 Mhz and 1800 Mhz bands. In addition to high speed data capacity and wider availability, 900 Mhz spectrum will offer improved 4G availability inside buildings – homes, offices and malls. LTE 900 is available in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Punjab, Mumbai, Karnataka and Delhi NCR. The company said that it will continue to provide 2G services in Kolkata to serve the connectivity needs of customers on feature phones. It added that all the customers on 3G were  notified and requested to upgrade their handsets/SIMs to continue enjoying best-in-class smartphone experience. 3G customers who are yet to upgrade their handsets/SIMs will continue to get access to high quality voice services. Commenting on the same, Randeep Sekhon, CTO – Bharti Airtel said: This is in line with our stated strategy of focusing on serving quality customers with best-in-class service experience. Going forward, we plan ...

Redmi 7A with 5.45-inch HD+ display, Snapdragon 439, splash-resistant body launching in India soon

Redmi 7A, the company’s latest budget smartphone and the successor of last year’s Redmi 6A was introduced last month in China. Today, Redmi India has confirmed that it will launch the phone in India soon, which could be along with the Redmi K20 series mid-July. The company called the Redmi 5A and 6A  'Desh Ka Smartphone', the 7A is being promoted as 'Smart Desh Ka Smartphone' It also said that it has sold over 23.6 million or 2.36 crore units of Redmi 4A, 5A and 6A combined till April 2019. Fact check! Total no. of Redmi A Series phones sold in 🇮🇳 > the population of #Australia. Crazy, right? 😲 And to take that legacy ahead comes the #Redmi7A - #SmartDeshKaSmartphone. Can you guess the launch date? pic.twitter.com/uZ05mKH295 — Mi India (@XiaomiIndia) June 28, 2019 Redmi 7A specifications 5.45-inch (1440 x 720 pixels) 18:9 HD+ 2.5D curved glass display Octa-Core (Quad 1.95GHz Cortex A53 + Quad 1.45GHz Cortex A53) Snapdragon 439 Mobile Platform with Adreno 505 GPU 2GB RAM with 16GB storage / 32GB storage, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD Android 9.0 (Pie) with MIUI 10 Dual SIM (nano + nano / microSD) 13MP rear camera with LED flash, PDAF 5MP front-facing camera 3.5mm audio jack, Wireless FM Radio ...

Realme X Spider-Man: Far From Home Special Edition announced

After teasing it, Realme has officially introduced the Realme X Spider-Man: Far From Home Limited Edition smartphone in China in partnership with Marvel. This comes only in  White color in 8GB RAM with 128GB version and includes custom Spider-Man theme with icons. There is no change in other specifications. To remind you, the realme X packs a 6.53-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with 91.2% screen-to-body ratio, is powered by Snapdragon 710 Mobile Platform with up to 8GB of RAM and Android Pie with ColorOS 6. It has a sixth-generation in-display fingerprint scanner, 48-megapixel rear camera with Sony IMX586 sensor, AI scene recognition and a 5-megapixel secondary camera, 16-megapixel pop-up front camera, gradient back with S-shaped curve and a 3765mAh battery with VOOC 3.0 fast charging. The special Edition box includes a custom case in Red color, while the other accessories such as charger and cable are same as the original version. It is priced at 1799 yuan (US$ 261 / Rs. 18,050 approx.), is now available for order and will go on sale from  July 9th in China. It’s that time of the year when you get to see your favourite superhero @SpiderMan on the big screen! Register now & stand a chance to be ...

Redmi AirDots Unboxing and First Impressions

Xiaomi introduced Redmi AirDots truly wireless earbuds with Bluetooth 5.0 in China along with Redmi Note 7 Pro back in March. The Redmi AirDots are really affordable as compared to other true wireless earbuds, we recently bought a unit from ShareSave which is Xiaomi's own cross-border e-commerce platform, and here is the unboxing and first impressions of Redmi AirDots. Box Contents Xiaomi Mi AirDots with the charging case Extra ear-tips User guide Design Similar to other Xiaomi ecosystem products, Redmi AirDots feature a minimal design, these come with a case which is entirely made up of plastic, the earbuds are also made up of plastic, due to which Redmi Airdots are lightweight and weigh just 4.1 grams, including the case the total weight is less than 36 grams. Redmi AirDots are available only in black color, unlike the Mi AirDots. [gallery columns="2" size="medium" link="file" ids="285731,285729"] The earbuds do not feature any branding but Mi branding can be found on the top of the case, and bottom of the case includes product and charging information. Similar to Mi AirDots, the earbuds are held via magnetic pins inside the case, Redmi AirDots feature an in-ear design and come with 3 sets of ear-tips. The earbuds are really tiny and have ...

Apple’s new ‘Shot on iPhone’ video captures India’s love for cricket

It has been almost a month since 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup started in England. Now Apple has posted a new 'Shot on iPhone XS' video that celebrates India's love of cricket. "It’s the spirit of India, captured in a game, a love story that spans more than a billion hearts. The celebration of cricket, like nowhere else all shot on iPhone," says Apple. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDBTfWrPHM4 You might have seen Apple's hoardings for 'Shot on iPhone' in your city. The company has put up these new hoardings in Bengaluru and Mumbai at several places.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Gary Land (@garyland) on Jun 27, 2019 at 8:01am PDT These images were shot by Sanket S,  Gary L and Rohit V. One of the photographers, Gary Land, who had shot some images, said: Our recent travels carried us across the globe to India where myself and a small team of my trusted DP friends went to work, capturing the heart and soul of India’s most coveted sport, Cricket. We spent 9 days shooting in Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Leah, And Delhi. We focused on capturing both motion and stills.

Jony Ive is leaving Apple after more than two decades to form a design company

Apple has announced that its chief design officer Jonathan Ive will be leaving the company later this year, after 27 years, to form an independent design company LoveFrom launching fully in 2020, with Apple as its first client. "While he pursues personal projects, Ive in his new company will continue to work closely and on a range of projects with Apple," said the company. He started working at Apple in the early 1990s, and has led Apple’s design team since 1996 designing the iPod, iPhone, iPad, MacBook, and parts of Apple's user interface including the revamped iOS 7 in 2013. Jony Ive was named as the Apple’s chief design officer in 2015, later in 2017 he regained back his position of direct management of product design teams two years after he was handed off some day-to-day responsibilities while Apple was building its new Apple Park headquarters in Cupertino, California. Design team leaders Evans Hankey, vice president of Industrial Design, and Alan Dye, vice president of Human Interface Design, will report to Jeff Williams, Apple’s chief operating officer. Regarding his latest move, Jony Ive, said: After nearly 30 years and countless projects, I am most proud of the lasting work we have done to create a design team, process and culture at Apple that ...

Realme Leap Days Sale: Discounts on realme U1, realme 2 pro, realme C1 and more

Realme has today announced 'Realme Leap Days' where the company is offering discounts on a range of smartphones like realme 3 Pro, realme C2, and realme U1. There are discounts on other smartphones like realme 2, realme C1, realme 2 Pro, and realme 3 along with cashback, No Cost EMI and more. The sale has started today, June 27th and runs till June 30th. realme Leap Days offers realme C2 will be available starting at Rs. 5999 on Flipkart.com and Realme.com along with exchange offers, no-cost EMI options, and 5 percent off using Axis Bank Buzz credit cards on Flipkart. Rrealme is offering Rs. 1000 discount on the realme U1 and will be available on Amazon.in and realme website. realme 3 will be available at its original price i.e., starting at Rs. 8999. But, Flipkart is providing No Cost EMI for up to 6 months. realme C1 gets a Rs. 500 discount and will be available at Rs. 6999 on Flipkart.com, realme website, and offline stores. realme 2's price was hiked to Rs. 9499 last year, but now in the Leap Days sale, realme 2 will be available at Rs. 8999. realme 2 Pro will be available at the lowest ever price of Rs. 10,490 ...

Lenovo Z6 with Snapdragon 730, triple rear cameras, 4000mAh battery to be announced in July

After the Z6 Pro in April and the Z6 Lite/Youth Edition in May, Lenovo is gearing up to introduce the Z6 smartphone in China next month. Lenovo's VP Chang Cheng confirmed the name of the smartphone last week, and has been confirming specifications of the smartphone since then. The smartphone will be powered by Snapdragon 730, compared to the 855 on the Z6 Pro and 710 on the Lite. Geekbench listing already confirmed 8GB of RAM. It has triple rear cameras that includes a 24-megapixel primary camera with Sony IMX576 sensor and f/1.8 aperture, effective 1.8um pixel through four-in-one pixel binning, 8MP telephoto lens for 2x loss-less zoom and up to 8x hybrid zoom, and a 5-megapixel depth sensing lens for portrait shots. There is also a 16-megapixel front camera AI beauty features. The phone packs a 4000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging with 15w charger in the box. It weighs 159 grams and is 8mm thick, even with a huge battery. It has a roll cage design, similar to the ThinkPad laptops, features G2+ curved frame and uses ICM process and 10 layers of nano-scale coating creating a 3D dazzling effect on the back. We should know more details, including the ...

Nubia X 5G dual-screen phone with Snapdragon 855, X50 5G modem announced

Nubia which is ZTE's sub-brand introduced the Nubia X smartphone with a secondary AMOLED screen last year. Almost after 8 months, today, the company announced the 5G variant of the Nubia X called Nubia X 5G with Qualcomm's X50 modem. Nubia X 5G was unveiled at the 5G+ mobile conference hosted by China Mobile today. The Nubia X 5G is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC and features Qualcomm's X50 modem for 5G connectivity. The 5G logo is present next to the rear dual LED flash indicating that this smartphone is 5G capable. There is no change in the design and is similar to last year's Nubix X smartphone. The company hasn't revealed detailed specifications of the Nubia X 5G, but it is expected to be similar to the Nubia X 4G variant. Also, there is no information yet on when it will be launched, but we do know that it will first premiere in China and might come to other 5G markets too. To recall, Nubia X has a 6.26-inch FHD+ 19:9 aspect ratio display with minimal bezels, 93.6% screen-body ratio and no notch since it doesn’t have a front camera, and a secondary 5.1-inch HD+ AMOLED screen that blends into the glass body. ...

Indian Government said to be planning on WhatsApp-like official communication app

Amidst the tension between Huawei and the U.S government, India is planning to develop its chat application similar to WhatsApp for government agencies to protect from any sort of vulnerabilities from geopolitical developments, according to a report from ET. “There are strong discussions that for strategic and security reasons, over a period of time, we should have email, messaging…all sorts of systems, at least for government communication, which doesn’t depend on outside players,” said an official, according to the report. “We need to make our communication insular.” According to the officials, any sort of formal communications and data transmission must take over secure network and has to be stored in India. Notably, the Indian government is under pressure to ban Huawei's 5G as well. “Look what happened to Huawei, their Honor (branded) phones,” the official said. “It was unthinkable, but now it has definitely rung alarm bells with us. Tomorrow, if the US finds us unreliable for some reason, all they need to do is ask their companies to slow down networks in India and everything here will come to a standstill. We are vulnerable and we must take steps to cover that.” Moreover, all the officials will be eventually informed to stop using ...

Fitbit wearables now work with Cardiogram app bringing heart health screening

Cardiogram and Fitbit have partnered to bring Cardiogram’s suite of health monitoring features to Fitbit wearables. The Cardiogram app uses heart rate and sleep data from wearable devices and displays it on a user’s phone with insights and tracking. Over one million people use Cardiogram to track how their heart rate is affected by anything from stress, workouts and sleep. Now, Fitbit users can access Cardiogram’s health screening tools, which have been clinically validated to detect signs of conditions like diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, and atrial fibrillation using heart rate data from Fitbit devices. If a user is flagged as at risk for a health condition, they’re offered convenient confirmatory diagnostic testing, and newly-diagnosed users are guided to condition management programs. Fitbit users have the option to upgrade to Cardiogram Premium—a subscription service that enables sharing of live Cardiogram data, insights, and confirmatory test results with a loved one or caretaker, and easily export data to share with a physician. Fitbit with a heart rate sensor (including Fitbit Charge family, Fitbit Versa family, Fitbit Inspire HR, and more) works with the Cardiogram app on iOS and Android. Cardiogram 3.0 now working with Wear OS by Google on iOS and Cardiogram for Garmin on iOS now ...

MG Hector India’s first internet-enabled 48V hybrid SUV launched starting at Rs. 12.18 lakhs

MG (Morris Garages) Motor India today launched MG HECTOR at special introductory price of Rs. 12.18 Lakhs to Rs. 16.88 Lakhs (ex-showroom, New Delhi), after it was introduced earlier this month. The company says that it is India’s first internet car with 50+ connected features and India's first 48V hybrid SUV (Hybrid System works as a combination of petrol and electric drive by increasing the fuel economy by 12% and reduces CO2 emissions by 11%.), the MG Hector comes with 19 exclusive features that make it the new benchmark in its segment. MG Hector highlights 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine delivers 143 PS power at a peak torque of 250 Nm 2.0-litre turbocharged diesel engine will deliver 170 PS at a peak torque of 350 Nm Best-in-class fuel efficiency for both petrol and diesel with the Petrol Hybrid MT returning 15.81 km/l and diesel 17.41 km/l, as per ARAI. 10.4-inch HD touchscreen features iSMART gives easy access to information, and complete control. M2M (Machine to Machine) embedded 5G-ready SIM with Internet protocol version 6 (IPV6). New software and entertainment content updated over the air. Controls functions remotely like AC switch on/switch off, sunroof, tailgate and door lock/unlock with your mobile app Online Navigation with live ...

Portronics PICO portable wireless speaker launched for Rs. 999

Portronics has launched its compact Bluetooth speaker, compatible with smartphone, tab, laptop or computer. Dubbed as PICO, the speaker weighs just around 50 grams with a diameter of just 5.5 cm and height of 4.2 cm. It comes in a velvet smooth premium silicon body and features a 3W inbuilt speaker. This mini wireless speaker has a rechargeable 300mAh battery built inside and can be charged within 1 hour. This speaker also has a built-in TWS feature, where two PICO speakers can be connected for right and left channels. Moreover, it features Bluetooth 4.2 LE. PICO is compatible with iOS, Android, Windows devices or any other device with Bluetooth. Portronics PICO features Bluetooth 4.2 Impedance: 4 ohm Bluetooth, TWS(True Wireless Stereo) Output: 3W Power Input: DC 5V/1A Battery Capacity: 300mAh Dimension : 55 X 55 X 42 mm Weight: 50g The Portronics PICO comes in red, grey and black colours and is priced at Rs. 999. It is available from all leading online and offline stores across India.

Amazon Kindle (2019) Review

Amazon launched its new Kindle (10th Generation) with a built-in light earlier this year, which is the most affordable Kindle with a front light. This has a same design and screen resolution as the entry-level Kindle, but the built-in light at this price is impressive. Is this worth the price? Let us find out in the review. As usual, it comes only with a micro USB cable in the box along with the usual paper documents. We have the black color version, but it also comes in White color. Display and Design This new Kindle has a 6-inch (600 x 800 pixels) touch screen display at 167 PPI pixel density, similar to the entry-level Kindle (8th Gen), so the text might not be sharper compared to the Kindle Paperwhite with a 300 PPI screen. This is not noticeable in text, but you can clearly see the difference when you are reading comics. It uses the same E Ink Carta panel as the Paperwhite. Similar to the Paperwhite, this has adjustable front light makes it even more comfortable to read in the dark, but his has 4 LEDs on the bottom, projecting upwards compared to 5 LEDs on the new Kindle Paperwhite, however this is not noticeable since it offers good ...

Airtel rolls out Airtel Thanks benefits for V-Fiber Broadband customers at no extra cost

After rolling out Airtel Thanks benefits for its pre-paid and post-paid customers, the company is now extending the offer to its V-Fiber home broadband customers. Under this, Airtel ‘V-Fiber’ home broadband plans of Rs. 1099 and above will now get a range of exclusive benefits. AirtelThanks benefits include three months subscription gift for Netflix, One year Amazon Prime membership with full entertainment and online shopping benefits, access to premium content from ZEE5 and Airtel TV and much more. Customers, based on their plans, will be eligible for exclusive benefits from top brands. Airtel customers can also enjoy additional discounts of up to 15% when opting the annual rental package and 7.5% with the 6 months rental package. It also has additional data benefits such as  bigbytes and data roll over. Airtel has over 2.3 million customers across 89 cities and offers up to 300 Mbps connections. Commenting on the new offers, George Mathen, CEO – Broadband, Bharti Airtel, said: We are delighted to bring some exciting #AirtelThanks benefits to our Homes customers and deliver a truly differentiated experience backed by quality service. Digital entertainment and online shopping are amongst the biggest use cases for Home Broadband and we are now bringing a bouquet of top content and e-commerce ...

Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro launching in India in July [Update: New teasers]

Update: June 27, 2019 — Ahead of the Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro launch next month, the company has posted new 'Ahead of the Curve' teaser. It has also posted another video and said that it has picked 20 of its earliest Mi fans and named actual stars in the sky after them. The company recently started  for Redmi K20 Pro Explorer program to select 48 people who will get to try out the phone early. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5190RB8J3Fw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwn7Ejke1CI 20 #stars for our 20 #MiFans! 🌟 Xiaomi is all about fans! We have a special wall in our office with names of some of the earliest fans who supported us for last 5 years. Many have also joined @XiaomiIndia. Thank you guys! 🙏#Xiaomi ❤️ #MiFan #RedmiK20Pro #FlagshipKiller pic.twitter.com/fIZt6aivJm — Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) June 26, 2019 After teasing the launch of its Redmi K20 series even before they were announced, Xiaomi India head and VP Manu Jain today confirmed that both the Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro smartphones will launch in India within 6 weeks, which is sometime in early July. Mi fans! Here's a KNOCKOUT announcement! 📢 #RedmiK20 and #RedmiK20Pro are launching in India within 6 months.. ooops, I meant 6 weeks! 🥊🥊 It's time India experiences the true #FlagshipKiller 2.0! 🔥 RT 🔄 ...

Google Maps gets ‘Stay Safer’ feature in India; alerts if your vehicle goes off-route

Google Maps has been getting a host of new features recently like live train status, AR navigation, speed limits and speed traps, and more. Similarly, today, Google is now introducing a new 'Stay Safer' feature in India which will alert passengers if their vehicle goes off-route or avoid passengers being taken through a longer route. With this new feature, users can select 'Stay safer' and 'get off-route alerts' options after searching for their destination and getting directions. If there is a deviation of more than 0.5KM from the suggested route, users' phone will start buzzing with a prominent notification, and they can tap it to see where they are compared to the original route. Additionally, users can choose to share their live trip with friends and family directly to track where they are and take appropriate action if gone off-route. The new 'Stay Safer' is an India-first feature and Google says that based on their extensive research across India, they found that a lot of people limit their mobility due to safety-related concerns. The feature is now available to Android users in India using the latest version of Google Maps.

Boult Audio Bassbar A4 convertible soundbar launched for Rs. 4999

Boult Audio, the company that is known for its range of audio products like Boult Audio Flex on-the-ear headphones, Boult Q wireless headphones, etc, has now launched its new Bassbar A4 Bluetooth soundbar in India. It works as a convertible soundbar, comes with 360-degree surround sound and more. Boult Audio Bassbar A4 is a slim 40W Bluetooth soundbar with a wireless range of 10m and comes with an in-built amplifier. The highlight of the Bassbar A4 is that it can be as two separate audio towers or as a single soundbar by connecting them. The dual bass port design with in-built subwoofers, micro-tweeters deliver crystal clear crispy highs, according to the company. This soundbar features a smart lock that helps to convert the separate tall bars into a vertical single soundbar and users can choose between wall mount or tabletop design or even hang them on the wall with clips. It is a 2 channel soundbar which measures 42 x 24 x 9.5 cm, supports Dolby Digital Plus sound, has a power output of 40W, a frequency response of 50-60,000Hz and an impedance of 5 ohms. Pricing and Availability Boult Audio Bassbar A4 comes in black colour, is priced at Rs. 4999 and is available to purchase ...

Yi Smart Dash Camera with 1080p 60 fps recording, wide-angle lens launched in India for Rs. 5200

Yi technology, the company which is backed by Xiaomi recently launched products like Yi Home Camera 3, Yi Action Camera, Yi Home Security Camera and more. Expanding its lineup, today, Yi has launched its Smart Dash Camera in India. Yi Smart Dash Camera sports a 2.7-inch 16:9 LCD screen with widescreen preview and playback. The company is using an all-glass high-resolution lens with an aperture of f/1.8, 3.0μm x 3.0μm high sensitivity image sensor for night vision and this lens also offers a 165-degree field of view. The Smart Dash Camera can record videos at 1080p at 60fps, 1080p at 30fps with support for H.264 encoding, cyclic recording, and emergency recording. It is also capable of capturing images at 1296p resolution. The Smart Dash Camera also comes with Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) which gives the driver real-time intelligent warnings for a safe driving experience. The Forward Collision Warnings detect the distance of the car in front of your car to provide further safety precautions. It comes with a T-mount slot and can be installed in a car's dashboard by just sliding the camera into the slot. Yi also has an app on iOS and Android where users can connect the Dash Camera via Wi-Fi to ...

Opera Touch becomes the first iOS browser with built-in crypto wallet and Web 3 support

Opera launched the 'Opera Touch' browser last year, and earlier this year, the company announced that its built-in Cryptocurrency wallet is coming soon to iOS after the desktop version and Android. Today, Opera has finally launched the 'Opera Touch' browser with a built-in crypto wallet and Web 3 for iOS platform. This browser for iOS lets users seamlessly interact with the next generation of Web 3 applications on the Ethereum blockchain. It comes with an integrated crypto wallet and supports the Ethereum Web3 API, allowing seamless interaction with dApps, without the need for browser extensions. Opera has partnered with Marble. Cards dApps which turns web pages into digital collectible cards and users who secure a potentially interesting URL and turn it into a Marble card, they will be able to play with it, trade it or sell it. It also supports all ERC-20 tokens, stablecoins and non-fungible tokens (NFT). In order to start making a transaction, users need to purchase some Ethereum cryptocurrency (ETH) and store it in your Opera Crypto Wallet.  Once the cryptocurrency is stored, they can access a selection of Web 3 apps in the dApp (decentralized application) store, accessible from the browser’s speed dial. To recall, Opera Touch browser navigation has been designed to be ...

Vivo AR Glasses, iQOO 5G smartphone, Super FlashCharge 120W and more unveiled at MWC Shanghai

At an event in MWC 2019 Shanghai Vivo introduced its new cutting-edge innovations as part of its new strategy to deliver richer mobile experience in the 5G era that includes AR Glasses, commercial 5G smartphone and more. Vivo AR Glasses Vivo unveiled its first Vivo AR Glasses, which supports dual-screen display and Unity+3DoF desktop to create 3D scenes that can display multiple interactive application icons, time and weather. With the dual-screen display technology, after the data cable is connected with the iQOO 5G phone, the glasses project the display content, and the mobile phone acts as an interactive portal to switch and select the application. At present, the applications supported by the vivo AR glasses include five scenarios: AR raid game, AR mobile office system, AR 5G theater, AR face recognition and AR object recognition. Once the Vivo AR Glass projects the content (which can reach viewing size of the up to 120-inches) , the 5G smartphone will then act as the control that allows user to switch and select applications. For instance, when playing a game, the smartphone becomes the main console. Whereas on a mobile office setting, the smartphone will turn into a keyboard. iQOO 5G — Vivo’s first Commercial 5G Smartphone coming in Q3 ...

Metz Infinity screen Android Smart TVs launched in India starting at Rs. 12999

Germany-based consumer electronic company Metz has launched four smart TV's in India powered by Android. The newly launched TVs are Google Certified Android and support millions of apps from the Google Play store, YouTube, Hot star, and Netflix. The portfolio includes" 32-inch (M32E6) HD Ready Android 8.0 Infinity Screen TV 40-inch (M40E6) Full HD Android 8.0 Infinity Screen TV 50-inch (M50G2) 4K UHD Android 8.0 Infinity Screen TV with Netflix support 55-inch (M55G2) 4K UHD Android 8.0 Infinity Screen TV with Netflix support All the four TV's support Android 8.0 Version, Google Assistant, Google Play, Netflix, and YouTube. Additionally, the 50'' and 55'' TVs supports 4Kc content as well. The Metz range of smart TV's are available on Amazon India at a price of Rs.12,999, Rs. 20,999, Rs. 36,999, Rs. 42,999 for 32'', 40'', 50'' and 55'' respectively. Commenting on the launch, Norbert Kotzbauer CEO METZ Germany and Victor Wan- MD- METZ India, said: We are happy to launch 4 SKU today on Amazon. in. Our products are characterized by incredible German engineering and are simple to operate. Our products are also known for their latest smart functions that allow unlimited entertainment in the living room. Garima Gupta, Category Leader – Televisions, Amazon India (Designation) said: We are excited to partner ...

Coolpad Cool 3 Plus with 5.71-inch HD+ dewdrop notch display, Android Pie launched in India starting at Rs. 5999

After the launch of Cool 3 smartphone earlier this year, Coolpad has launched the Cool 3 Plus smartphone in India, which as a similar 5.71-inch HD+ Dewdrop notch display and runs on Android 9.0 (Pie), but this is powered by a Quad-Core MediaTek Helio A22 SoC, features a 13-megapixel rear camera along and an 8-megapixel front camera with beautify features. It has face unlock and a fingerprint sensor on the back. It has dual color 3D glossy back cover, comes with Dual 4G VoLTE and packs a 3000mAh battery. Coolpad Cool 3 Plus specifications 5.71-inch (1520  x 720 pixels) HD+ display 2GHz Quad-Core MediaTek Helio A22 12nm processor with IMG PowerVR GE-class GPU 2GB RAM with 16GB storage / 3GB RAM with 32GB storage, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD Dual SIM Android 9.0 (Pie) 13MP rear camera with LED Flash 8MP front-facing camera Fingerprint sensor Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS + GLONASS 3000mAh battery The Coolpad Cool 3 Plus comes in Cherry Black and Ocean Blue, is priced at Rs. 5,999 for the 2GB RAM with 16GB storage version and the 3GB RAM with 32GB storage version costs Rs. 6,499. It will be available on Amazon from July 2nd, 12pm. The ...

5 reasons why the OnePlus 7 Pro display has tipped the scales in the brand’s favour

Marking a shift in strategy with OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus has set a classic example of how a proper display can enhance the whole experience of using a smartphone. The display remains a key element and determines how good something looks - Be it readability, photos, videos and others. For the first time, OnePlus effectively managed to design an uninterrupted all-screen experience on a phone — it lived up to the hype that's been built around it. Those who used the device will appreciate how immersive it looks. With so many features around the display, you'll want to make sure you're making the most of your device. Stunning AMOLED Screen with impressive 90Hz smoothness The OnePlus 7 Pro features a 6.67-inch Quad HD+ (3120 x 1440 pixels) Fluid AMOLED display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The ‘Fluid AMOLED’ display, as OnePlus labels it, is purely due to the 90Hz refresh rate that it supports. For the uninitiated, the display refreshes 90 times every second making every movement, scroll, swipe more responsive and faster compared to other phones which comes with 60Hz. It's worth mentioning that, once you get used to this, it will be hard to switch back to the 60Hz phones. Having said that, you ...

Sound One E20 in-ear earphones with mic, metal body launched for Rs. 499

Sound One, a Hong Kong-based company launched an affordable in-ear Stereo Bass E20 earphones with mic in India. The company has been launching products under various categories including wire and wireless in India. The Sound One E20 features 10mm dynamic drivers and has a built-in microphone and one-button remote for hands-free calling. Launched for basic use, this earphones supports Android smartphones, iPhone, iPad, iPod, Tablets, computers, MP3/MP4 Player and more. Sound One E20 features Frequency response - 20Hz - 20,000Hz Impedance: 16 Ohms 10mm drivers 3.5 mm jack In line mic remote Sporting a metal build and a gold-plated 3.5mm headphone jack, the earphones have 16-ohm impedance rating, with a frequency response range of 20-20,000Hz. Moreover, it weighs around 32grams. The Sound One E20 carries a price tag of Rs. 499, and is available now on Amazon, Flipkart, and Paytm Mall.

LG W10 with 6.19-inch display, dual rear cameras, W30 and W30 Pro with triple rear cameras launched in India starting at Rs. 8999

LG just launched W10 and W30 smartphones and introduced W30 Pro in the new 'W series' at an event in India, as it had promised. All these have HD+ screens with a notch, run Android 9.0 (Pie), feature rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and pack a 4000mAh battery. The LG W10 and W30 are powered by MediaTek Helio P22 SoC with 3GB of RAM, while the W30 Pro is powered by Snapdragon 632 with 4GB of RAM.  The W30 Pro also has StereoPulse Sound that uses internal space of the smartphone as a resonance chamber to deliver double the bass of conventional smartphones for  powerful without the need for external speaker, said the company. The LG W30 and LG W30 feature a triple camera module with three different lenses: Low light camera, Depth and Wide angle camera. Along with triple camera, these phones also sport various modes such as normal, night mode, portrait, slow motion and wide angle. The LG W30 and W30 feature 16MP front camera and 8MP in W10 that works in tandem to create the perfect bokeh effect with an on-screen slider to adjust the amount of background blur. LG W10 specifications 6.19-inch (1512 x 720 pixels) 18.9:9 HD+ Notch FullVision display 2GHz Octa Core MediaTek ...

OPPO introduces Under-Screen Camera technology for notch-less smartphones

After teasing it earlier this month, OPPO today introduced its Under-Screen Camera technology for smartphones at its MWC Shanghai event. This uses a customized camera module, an enhanced translucent panel material combined with advanced processing algorithms to take images without a notch or motorized camera, while keeping the body thin. Normally, the light passing through the screen will be lost. Therefore, the actual light received by the camera under the screen is less than half, which makes the image captured to lose color and details. To overcome this OPPO has used improved white balance, HDR and AI defog for 'multi-algorithm optimization' to ensure the best picture quality. It will support several camera functions including smart beauty and filters in the future, said the company, however it didn't say when we can expect the first phone with this technology. Source 1, 2

Realme 1 and Realme U1 Android Pie ColorOS 6 stable update finally starts rolling out

Realme has finally started rolling out Android Pie-based ColorOS 6 stable update for the Realme 1 and Realme U1 smartphones in India. To recall, Realme 1 was launched in the country back in May last year running ColorOS 5.0 on top of Android 8.1 (Oreo) and the Realme U1 was launched back in November running ColorOS 5.2 based on Android 8.1 (Oreo). [gallery size="large" link="file" ids="285540,285541,285542"] As per posts on Realme Community, the company has started rolling out ColorOS 6 update for the Realme 1 and Realme U1. The update brings Android 9.0 (Pie) and May security patch to the device, the update also brings nightscape mode for the camera, riding mode, realme theme store, realme game center and realme community app to the devices. The update for Realme 1 has build number CPH1859EX_11_A.37 and RMX1833EX_11_A.09 for the Realme U1. Hey, the stable update of ColorOS 6 along with Andriod Pie for realme U1 is in a staged rollout process and it will soon be reaching to all the devices. Keep following our threads for more updates on the same. Thanks🙂 — realme India Support (@realmecareIN) June 26, 2019 Hey, the stable update of ColorOS 6 along with Andriod Pie for realme 1 is in a staged ...

ASUS 6Z Review

ASUS launched the 6Z, the company's latest flagship smartphone and the successor of 5Z in India last week. It has no-notch design, has improved dual rear cameras, is powered by Snapdragon 855 SoC  and has a huge 5000mAh battery. On-paper specifications look good for the starting price of Rs. 31,999, 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=zuP5SIu3spE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=352VAq8-UW0 Box Contents ASUS 6Z smartphone with 6GB RAM, 128GB storage in Midnight Black color 2-pin fast charger (5V-2A/9V-2A ) USB Type-C cable ASUS ZenEar Pro Hi-Res earphone with microphone SIM Ejector pin Transparent case Documentation (user guide, warranty card) Display, Design, and Hardware The 6Z has a 6.4-inch (2340 x 1080 pixels) Full HD+ IPS LCD All-Screen NanoEdge with 19.5:9 aspect ratio and about 84% screen-to-body ratio with ultra narrow bezels, even though the company officially lists it as 92%. It supports 96% NTSC color gamut, DCI-P3 and HDR10, so the screen looks bright with good color reproduction. It also has good viewing angles and the sunlight legibility is good as well since it has 600 nits outdoor readable brightness. The company could have gone with an AMOLED display, but there are no complaints ...

Samsung SM-A908 and SM-A905 with Snapdragon 855, triple rear cameras, in-display fingerprint scanner surfaces; could be Galaxy A90

Samsung launched the Galaxy A80 smartphone with Snapdragon 730G and a rotating camera couple of months back. The successor to this smartphone, probably the A90 was rumoured to be launched as a part of new R-series. But, according to new reports, Samsung is said to be working on smartphones with model number SM-A908 and SM-A905 and is most likely to be the Galaxy A90 under the A-series itself, instead of a new R-series. According to OnLeaks, SM-A908 is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 855 SoC, flaunt a 6.7-inch display, sport triple rear cameras and come with 5G support. The triple rear camera setup is expected to a combination of 48MP + 8MP + 3MP and the smartphone is also said to sport an in-display fingerprint scanner. In order to somehow make amends, I bring you the key specs of these devices 😜 - SM-A908: SD855, 6.7-inch screen with in-display FPS, 48+8+5 rear camera, 5G support. - SM-A905: SD855, 6.7-inch screen with in-display FPS, 48+12+5 rear camera with exclusive Tilt OIS tech! Cheers! pic.twitter.com/uqfFTnfoIQ — Steve H.McFly (@OnLeaks) June 25, 2019 On the other hand, the smartphone with model number SM-A905 is expected to be powered by Snapdragon 855 SoC as well, flaunt a 6.7-inch display and ...

MediaTek Helio P65 12nm Octa-core SoC with support for 48MP camera announced

MediaTek unveiled its Helio P60 12nm Octa Core SoC with multi-core processing unit earlier last year. After almost a year and a half, today, MediaTek has announced its latest Helio P65 SoC. It is an improvement to the Helio P60 and comes with support for 48MP camera and claims to deliver better AI and gaming experience. Helio P65 is an octa-core SoC built on the 12nm process and incorporates a pair of Arm Cortex-A75 CPUs operating up to 2.0GHz, plus six, Cortex-A55 processors in a single, octa-core cluster. The graphics are handled by the Mali-G52 2EEMC2 GPU with a maximum frequency of 820MHz. It can support display resolution of up to 2520 x 1080 resolution, up to 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and eMMC 5.1 storage. Other connectivity features include Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, Beidou,  Galileo,  Glonass,  GPS, LTE Cat-4,  Cat-7 DL / Cat-13 UL with Carrier Aggregation. The P65 SoC comes with a 100 percent boost in AI performance and a 30 percent improvement in AI-camera tasks like object recognition, Smart Photo Album, scene detection and more. It also now supports single 48MP, 4-cell camera, and large, dual camera systems up to 16+16MP for a wide/telephoto lens along with support for professional-grade bokeh effects, Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) and Rolling Shutter Compensation (RSC) technology. ...

Raspberry Pi 4 with Quad-core Cortex-A72 SoC, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 5 announced starting at $35

Three years after the Pi 3, the company has introduced Raspberry Pi 4. Even though it is in the same size, the new Pi 4 has a faster 64-bit quad-core Broadcom BCM2711 SoC with ARM Cortex-A72 CPU, has built-in dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, Two USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports, Dual monitor support, at resolutions up to 4K, VideoCore VI graphics, supporting OpenGL ES 3.x and 4Kp60 hardware decode of HEVC video. It also uses USB-C for power connector, compared to USB micro USB, and this supports an extra 500mA of current, ensuring full 1.2A for downstream USB devices, even under heavy CPU load. Raspberry Pi 4 Specifications 1.2GHz Quad-Core Broadcom BCM2711 ARM Cortex-A72 processor, VideoCore VI GPU WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4Ghz and 5Ghz) and Bluetooth 5.0 OpenGL ES 1.1, 2.0, 3.0 graphics, Up to 4K UHD native output over two type-D (micro) HDMI connectors ports (1x 4Kp60 or 2x 4Kp30), H.265 (4kp60 decode), H264 (1080p60 decode, 1080p30 encode) 1GB, 2GB, or 4GB of LPDDR4 SDRAM Operating System: Operating System Boots from Micro SD card Dimensions: 85.6 x 56.5 x 17mm Power: USB-C (recommended 3Amps) Ethernet: Gigabit Ethernet Video Output: 2x HDMI 2.0 Type-D Audio Output: 3.5mm jack 2x USB 2.0 'Hi-Speed' ports, ...

Noise TuneSport and TuneDuo wireless earphones launched starting at Rs. 999

Noise, the brand that is known for its range of audio products has today launched two new wireless earphones in India-Noise TuneSport and Noise TuneDuo. These earphones come with a secure fit, magnetic locks on the earbuds, a dedicated button for Google Assistant/Siri and more. Noise TuneSport is an in-ear wireless earphone designed for sportswear. It measures 45 x 8 x 2 cm, weighs 95.3 g, comes with Bluetooth 4.2, 10mm drivers, has a frequency of 5mw along with a frequency response range of 20-20000Hz. It has a secure fit with soft ‘wingtips’ and also has magnetic earbuds which snap on to each other around your neck. It also has a full remote control with a built-in microphone and to play, pause, skip tracks, control volume and more. There is also a dedicated button for Google Assistant or Siri. The in-built 80 mAh battery promises to provide 4 hours of playback. On the other hand, Noise TuneDuo measures 45 x 8 x 2 cm as well, weighs 86.2 g and comes with Bluetooth 4.2 with up to 10 meters of wireless range. However, the TuneDuo features two speaker drivers in each earbud for much better bass, dynamic range, and clarity. Similar to the TuneSport, this also ...

Samsung Galaxy Fit e with PMOLED display and Galaxy Fit with AMOLED display launched in India starting at Rs. 2590

Earlier this year, Samsung announced its new fitness tracking devices-the Galaxy Fit and an affordable Galaxy Fit e. Today, the company has officially launched the wearables in India and are designed for millennials and Gen Z, according to Samsung. The Galaxy Fit e features a 0.74-inch PMOLED display and the other hand the Galaxy Fit features a 0.95-inch Full-Color AMOLED, NFC wireless charging and more. Samsung Galaxy Fit The Galaxy Fit has a thin, lightweight body and measures 18.3 x 45.1 x 11.2 mm, weighs 23g and sports a 0.95-inch Full-Colour AMOLED display with a resolution of 120 x 240 resolution. It packs 512KB internal RAM, 2048KB external RAM, 32MB external ROM. The connectivity options include Bluetooth Low Energy and it has sensors like heart rate sensor, gyroscope,  and accelerometer. It is backed up by a 120 mAh battery that claims to provide 7 days of battery life and charges via NFC wireless charging. It is also water resistant of 5ATM with MIL-STD-810G standard. The Galaxy Fit comes with different modes like DND Sync, Goodnight Mode, Roaming Clock, Water Lock Mode and it also automatically starts tracking your activity when you walk, run, bike, row, hop on the elliptical trainer or start a dynamic workout. It comes with a ...

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active with 1.1-inch AMOLED display, Blood Pressure monitoring launched in India for Rs. 19990

Samsung Electronics has launched the Galaxy Watch Active in India, which now comes with a more sporty new design that is thin, light and versatile. The smartwatch can monitor exercise, sleep, stress, and Blood Pressure. Samsung says that it combines the best of the Galaxy heritage with improved fitness and wellbeing features. You can download My BP Lab directly to Galaxy Watch Active to monitor blood pressure and keep better track of your physical health every day. In addition to blood pressure monitor, it also helps users keep their stress levels in check through breathing exercises to help them stay balanced, focused and guided towards long-term health. It can track your activity by auto-detecting when you run, bike, row, use the elliptical trainer, or start a dynamic workout. You can manually engage in more than 39 activities, set daily goals and monitor your progress. Samsung Galaxy Watch Active specifications 1.1-inch (360 x 360) AMOLED Full Color AOD with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection Exynos 9110 Dual-core 1.15 GHz processor 768MB RAM, 4GB Internal Memory Tizen-based Wearable OS 4.0,  compatible with Android 5.0 or above with more than 1.5GB RAM and iPhone 5 and above running iOS 9.0 or above Indoor/outdoor activity tracking Accelerometer, ...

Nokia 1 Android Pie update starts rolling out

After rolling out Android Pie update for the Nokia 3 smartphone earlier this month, HMD Global has started rolling out the update for Nokia 1 as it had promised. The phone was introduced back in March last year running Android 8.1 (Oreo) Go Edition, and this is one of the few Go Edition phones to get Android Pie since most phones like Lava Z50 and Redmi Go are still running Android Oreo since the launch. Excited to share that our most affordable smartphone, Nokia 1, upgrades to Android 9 Pie starting today. Now there is a Nokia smartphone for everyone running Pie - bringing to you the latest experiences from Google. Nokia phones just keep getting better #Getsmart #Nokiamobile pic.twitter.com/BYONKx6q5n — Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) June 25, 2019 Android 9 Pie (Go edition) comes with a new range of apps from Google designed to run faster while consuming less data. Optimised to be smooth and fast, these include Google Go — a web search app, Google Maps Go, YouTube Go and Google Assistant for Android (Go edition), to quickly send messages, make calls, set alarms and do more, simply by using your voice. With fewer pre-installed and much lighter apps you get 2x more available storage out of the box. Brand new apps ...

Xiaomi Mi 5th Anniversary sale in India in July – New Mi Bluetooth headsets, Mi Rechargeable LED Lamp, super fast charger and more

Ahead of Xiaomi's 5th Mi anniversary sale next month, Xiaomi has started teasing its new product launches on mi.com. The company today launched its new Mi Beard Trimmer, but will launch Mi Rechargeable LED Lamp, Mi truck Builder for kids, two new Bluetooth headsets and a fast charger in India in coming weeks. Based on the teaser, one headset should be Mi Bluetooth Neckband Earphones Basic 35 gram light-weight body, easy controls on the headset and up to 7 hours of battery life with full charge in 1 hour. The other headset should be Mi Bluetooth Foldable Headset with 40mm driver, AptX support, touch controls, 400mAh battery with up to 10 hours of battery life. The Mi Rechargeable Lamp offers 4500k, 3200k and 2600k color temperature options with 10 lumens brightness and a 2000mAh battery with micro USB port so it can be powered using a power bank as well. On a single charge it offers up to 4 hours of battery life at maximum brightness, up to 7 hours at medium brightness, and up to 40 hours in minimum brightness. The other product is fast charger, which could be a 27W fast charger ahead of upcoming Redmi K20 Pro launch mid-July. We should know more details about the ...

OnePlus 6 and 6T OxygenOS beta update brings FPS option to Screen Recorder, stability improvements and more

OnePlus has released OxygenOS open beta update 13 for the OnePlus 6T and beta 21 for the OnePlus 6 that brings several improvements, including FPS option (15, 24 or 30 fps) to Screen Recorder that was introduced with a beta update last month.  The update also improves weather app and phone app optimizations. The company is yet to roll out DC Dimming feature for the OnePlus 6 series that was promised last month. The latest OxygenOS beta update for the OnePlus 6 and 6T also includes the latest Android security patch for June, 2019. 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 General bug fixes and stability improvements Screen Recorder Added FPS (Frames per second) option giving you more control over recording effects Weather Improved scrolling experience for switching between pages Weather cards for multiple cities can now be rearranged or deleted by tapping and holding on them Optimized user experience by allowing you to use this app while app permission to access GPS location is disabled Phone Improved animation effects when switching between pages Improved experience with searching for ...

Xiaomi Mi Beard Trimmer with self-sharpening blades, waterproof body launched in India for Rs. 1199

Xiaomi just launched its Mi Beard Trimmer, the company's latest lifestyle accessory in India. It has a quad edge design, features ultra precise self sharpening stainless steel blades, comes with 40 length settings, is waterproof with IPX7 ratings and offers 90 minutes of usage on a single charge. Xiaomi Mi Beard Trimmer highlights Rounded stainless steel blades for skin-friendly performance, Advanced self-sharpening 6000 oscillations per min delivering accurate cuts and even shape Non-scratching teeth offers more comfort 2 beard combs Range of length settings: 0.5 up to 20 mm; No of length settings: 40; Cutter width: 30 mm Ergonomic design is easy to hold and handle. The sturdy grip allows you to reach tough spots effortessly. Travel lock function keeps the trimmer from switching on unintentionally Waterproof (IPX7), can withstand submersion in water for up to 1 meter for 30 minutes making it fully washable. 2 hours of charging offers up to 90 minutes of usage, 10min use on a 5min charge, can be used with cord as well The Xiaomi Mi Beard Trimmer is priced at Rs. 1199 and is available for order from mi.com starting today, June 25th. It will also be available from Amazon.in and Mi Home Stores starting from June 27th.

Amazon Prime Day 2019 sale in India on July 15 and 16 – Exclusive launches, deals, cashback offers and more

Amazon just announced Prime Day 2019 will take place on July 15th globally, including India, which will start midnight on Monday and run until July 16. This year, for the first time it runs for 48 hours, offering members two full days of the best in shopping, savings and entertainment.  This year it will have over 1000 exclusive new product launches from top brands in India such as OnePlus, Samsung (M40 Cocktail Orange), Whirlpool, Sennheiser, Intel, and more, including LG W30 smartphone (Aurora Green) first to Prime members. It will offer best Deals with the lowest prices of the year across smartphones, consumer electronics, appliances, TVs, kitchen, daily essentials, toys, fashion, beauty and more. Prime Video will offer 14 new Prime Video titles over 14 days in English, Hindi and 7 regional languages beginning July 01 such as Kalank (Hindi), Venom (English), Maharshi (Telugu), Ishq (Malayalam), NGK (Tamil), Parvathamma (Kannada), Mukalava (Punjabi), Bhoot Chaturdashi (Bengali), Chandigarh Amritsar Chandigarh (Punjabi), A Star Is Born (English), Mogra Phulaala (Marathi) amongst others. Amazon Original Series, Comicstaan returns with Season 2 starting July 12 to find India’s next big comedy sensation. Starting today, Prime members who haven’t tried Prime Music before can stream their first song and get ...

Samsung Galaxy M40 goes on open sale in India

Samsung launched the Galaxy M40 smartphone earlier this month in India and the smartphone went on sale starting June 19th in flash sales via Amazon.in. Today, Samsung has officially announced that the Galaxy M40 will now be available on open sale along with launch offers from Airtel, Vodafone Idea and Jio. The smartphone will be available to purchase on open sale via Amazon.in and Samsung's online store. Users will now be able to purchase the Galaxy M40 anytime from these online e-retailers. To recall, the Galaxy M40 has a 6.3-inch Full HD+  Infinity-O  LCD screen with 91.8% screen-to-body ratio,  is powered by Octa-Core Snapdragon 675 with 6GB of RAM, runs Android Pie with Samsung One UI, features a 32-megapixel rear camera with f/1.7 aperture, secondary 5-megapixel camera for portrait shots and an 8-megapixel 123° ultra wide-angle lens. It also has a  16-megapixel front camera. It uses screen sound technology that uses the phone’s screen as an earpiece and the smartphone is backed up a 3500mAh battery with 15W fast charging.

Netflix is testing pop-out floating video player on desktop

Video on demand service Netflix introduced new additions like weekly subscription plans, high-quality audio for TV viewers and more. Now, the company has been spotted testing a new pop-out floating player for desktop that will allow users to stream videos in a picture-in-picture mode on their computer. The pop-up player will hover as a small floating box above other windows and users can simply click the small icon on the bottom to activate it. It is resizable and can be positioned wherever the user likes it to be, but subtitles don't work with this feature as of now. The picture-in-picture mode is available on iOS and Android and Netflix could easily integrate the feature, but the company instead is choosing to develop its own feature in part likely for copyright protection. As of now, only a few users were able to use this feature in desktop as it is still under internal testing and Netflix is expected to make this feature available to all users. Source