Mi AirDots Pro Unboxing and First Impressions

Xiaomi introduced Mi AirDots Pro, premium true wireless earphones for global markets back in June. The Mi AirDots Pro offers up to 10 hours of music playback, packs a 7mm dynamic driver unit and support active noise cancellation, 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 Mi AirDots Pro. Box Contents Mi AirDots Pro with the charging case USB Type-C cable Extra ear-tips User guide Design At first sight, you will notice that Mi AirDots Pro draws inspiration from Apple Airpods, similar to other Xiaomi eco-system products, you get a minimal design. Mi AirDots Pro comes with a case which is made up of plastic, the earbuds are also made up of plastic, due to which it is lightweight and each earbud weighs just 5.8 grams, even with the case, the total weight of the package is less than 60 gram. Mi AirDots Pro is available only in white color, and hence get dirty easily but it features IPX4 water-resistant rating. [gallery columns="2" size="medium" link="file" ids="288043,288041"] The earbuds do not feature any branding but Mi branding along with product and charging information can be found on the backside of the case. The earbuds are held via ...

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 with 10.5-inch WQXGA Super AMOLED display, Snapdragon 855, dual rear cameras, in-display fingerprint scanner announced

Samsung has announced the Galaxy Tab S6, successor of last year’s Galaxy Tab S4, as it had promised. It has a 10.5-inch Super AMOLED WQXGA screen, is powered by a Octa-Core Snapdragon 855 SoC and runs on Android 9.0 (Pie). It has quad-stereo speakers tuned by AKG by HARMAN, similar to the predecessor and has got rid of the Iris scanner in favor of in-display fingerprint scanner. The Galaxy  Tab S6 has an 8-megapixel primary camera along with a 5-megapixel 123-degree  Ultra Wide camera and an 8-megapixel front camera. It has a 5.7mm slim metal body. The tablet comes with an enhanced S Pen that comes with remote control functionality and wireless charging capabilities with built-in BLE remote control features for S Pen Air actions to take selfies and videos, or control the multimedia content. It has a built-in 0.35mAh battery with wireless charging when you stick it to the back of the tablet that promises up to 10 hours of battery life with ten minutes of charging. A new-and-improved version of Samsung DeX  lets you seamlessly transition to a PC-like experience. The new dedicated Book Cover Keyboard offers better functionality, including an S Pen holder, free angle stand, touch pad and new ...

Vivo Z5 with 6.38-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display, triple rear cameras, in-display fingerprint sensor, 4500mAh battery announced

Vivo just announced Z5, the company's latest mid-range smartphone at an event in China as it had promised. It has a 6.38-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display with 90% screen-to-body ratio, is powered by Snapdragon 712 with up to 8GB of RAM, runs  Android 9.0 (Pie) with Funtouch OS 9.1, features a 48-megapixel rear camera along with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide sensor and a 2-megapixel camera for portrait shots. There is a 32-megapixel camera on the front. It has a gradient back, comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner and packs a 4500mAh battery with 22.5w fast charging that can charge to 50% in 30 minutes. Vivo Z5 specifications 6.38-inch (2340  × 1080 pixels) 19.5:9 aspect ratio Full HD+ Super AMOLED screen, 103% NTSC Color Gamut, 60000:1 contrast ratio Octa Core Snapdragon 712 10nm Mobile Platform (Dual 2.3GHz Kryo 360 + Hexa 1.7GHz Kryo 360 CPUs) with Adreno 616 GPU 6GB LPPDDR4x RAM with 64GB / 128GB / 256GB storage and 8GB LPPDDR4x RAM with 128GB  storage Dual SIM Funtouch OS 9.1 based on Android 9.0 (Pie) 48MP rear camera with f/1.79 aperture, 1/2″ sensor, 0.8μm pixel size, 8MP 120-degree ultra-wide lens with f/2.2 aperture, 2MP depth sensing camera with f/2.4 aperture for portrait shots 32MP front-facing camera with f/2.0 ...

Lenovo IdeaPad S145, IdeaPad S340, IdeaPad S540, Yoga A940 AIO and Yoga S940 launched India starting at Rs. 23990

With the latest Yoga S940 laptop, Lenovo has expanded its Yoga portfolio in India. This ultraslim laptop comes equipped with Artificial intelligence (AI) coupled with advanced audio and display technologies. It has also launched new IdeaPad S540, IdeaPad S340 and IdeaPad S145 laptops and Yoga A940 all-in-one desktop. The Lenovo Yoga S940 sports a bezel-less 14-inch full-HD (1,920 x 1,080 pixels) display. Notably, the Yoga S940 is the world's first laptop with Contour Glass that wraps around its bezels. It is powered by the 8th-gen Intel Core i5-8265U processor along with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of PCIe NVMe SSD storage. The Yoga S940 packs a 4-cell 52Whr battery, which is claimed to last for around 15 hours and also supports RapidCharge to top off the battery quickly. On the other hand, the top-end variant of Yoga S940 comes equipped with 4K HDR display and up to 500 nits peak brightness, powered by the Intel Core i7-8565U processor with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of NVMe SSD. The graphics on both the variants are taken care of Intel HD 620. Apart from that, it has IR-sensor for facial recognition and AI-powered Glance feature that tracks eye movement and shifts the content from the laptop's display to ...

Amazon Freedom Sale from Aug 8 to 11 – up to 40% off on Mobiles and accessories, No cost EMI, exchange offers and more

Amazon has announced Amazon Freedom Sale for the year from August 8th to 11th. It will offer 10% instant discount for SBI card users, No cost EMI for major cards, exchange offers and more. It will offer additional exchange discount on OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro and Galaxy S10, discounts on Samsung Galaxy M40, Galaxy M30, Honor View 20, Redmi 7, Nokia 6.1 Plus and more. The sale will offer up to Rs. 30,000 off on laptops, up to 60% off on headphones and camera accessories, up to 50% off on speakers and monitors, up to 45% off on printers, up to 40% off on smartwatches and desktops, up to 35% off on PC components, up to 30% off home audio, tablets, gaming accessories and Alexa built-in devices. Internal and external SSDs will be available starting at 1599, memory cards and pen drives starting at Rs. 199, Routers starting at Rs. 999, Hard drives starting at Rs. 3999 and more. As usual, it will offer deals on its Echo and Kindle products, as well as its Fire TV Stick during the sale. Amazon Prime members get access to the deals at 12 noon on August 7th before others. You can check out more ...

Samsung’s Q2 2019 profits down 55.6% YoY, mobile profits down 41.5% YoY due to weak Galaxy S10 sales

Samsung has reported its earnings for Q2 2019 that ended June 30 2019, in which the company has made operating profit of 6.60 trillion won, down 55.6% YoY, as expected. This due to weakness and price declines in the memory chip market and inventory adjustments by major datacenter customers, similar to previous quarters, despite a limited recovery in demand, said Samsung. It reported revenue of 56.13 trillion won, down 4% YoY from 58.48 trillion won last year. IM sector that includes Mobile Communications and Networks Businesses posted 25.86 trillion won consolidated revenue, up 7.74% YoY and 1.56 trillion won operating profit for the quarter, down 41.5% compared to 2.67 trillion won in the same quarter last year. Samsung’s smartphone shipments increased QoQ led by strong sales of the new Galaxy A Series, including the Galaxy A50 and A70, while the overall market saw demand for smartphones decline due to the negative macroeconomic environment and seasonal weakness. However, sales of flagship models fell QoQ on weak sales momentum for the Galaxy S10 and stagnant demand for premium products. "Increased costs associated with growing competition in the mid- to low- end segment and inventory adjustments of older models resulted in a drop in profit for the Mobile Business," said Samsung. Earnings for ...

Jaybird VISTA Totally Wireless Headphones announced

Jaybird, today announced its lightest yet most powerful earbuds dubbed as Jaybird VISTA. Designed for runners and athletes, this earbud features IPX7 waterproof and sweat proof rating, secure and comfort fit, up to 16 hours of listening using a charging case and 6 hours standalone battery life. Weighing at just 6 grams, it is one of the smallest and lightest earbuds on the market. As per the company claims, this wireless earbud delivers six hours of audio on a full charge, along with ten more in the charging case. Notably, five-minute of charge gives you an hour of playtime. On top of that, users can extend battery life up to 32 hours by using each bud independently. It is powered by Bluetooth 5.0, which means no latency. With a quick touch of a button, users can access Siri or Google Assistant. As per the company claims, the redesigned 6mm milled drivers deliver improved precision, less harmonic distortion, and better audio accuracy. The Jaybird app can control the earbuds as well. Interestingly, within the app, there is a Personal EQ function that tests users hearing and creates an ideal sound profile with uncompromised sound quality. Jaybird VISTA Totally Wireless Sport Headphones comes in Black color, ...

Apple reports $10 billion profit on $53.8 billion revenue in FY Q3 2019, iPhone revenue down 12% YoY

Apple has reported quarterly revenue of $53.8 billion, up 0.93% over last year with a net profit of $10 billion, down 13% YoY and earnings per diluted share of $2.18, down 7% for the financial year Q3 2019 that ended June 29, 2019. During earnings call Tim Cook said that the company saw significant improvement in year-over-year iPhone performance compared to last quarter, very strong performances for both Mac and iPad and absolutely blowout quarter for Wearables. Apple CFO Luca Maestri said that Apple set June quarter revenue records in several major developed markets, including the U.S., Canada, Germany, France, Japan, Australia and Korea. In emerging markets, Apple returned to growth in Mainland China, grew strong double digits in India and Brazil, and set new Q3 records in Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines. iPhone revenue was $26 billion, down 12% compared to a year ago. This was significantly better year-over-year performance than last quarter's 17% decline, with sequential improvement in year-over-year comparisons in 15 of Apple's top 20 markets. Mac revenue was $5.8 billion, up 11% compared to last year. Mac revenue grew in 4 of its 5 geographic segments and set June quarter records in the U.S., Europe and Japan, as ...

Beyerdynamic LAGOON ANC headphones with Active Noise Cancellation launched in India

The likes of Bose and Sony dominate the wireless headphones segment with the Active Noise Cancellation feature at present with some amazing offering. Apart from these major players, we've seen other headphone manufacturers launching the wireless ANC headphones as well. The latest one to join the bandwagon is Beyerdynamic with its Lagoon ANC headphones. With this headset, Beyerdynamic uses digital active noise canceling with hybrid technology to eliminate environmental sounds. To achieve perfect noise cancellation, it combines microphones on the outside of the casing with microphones inside the ear cup to detect unwanted sounds. These get canceled out with a counter-noise wave produced by the integrated technology. Furthermore, the headphones can personalise the noise cancellation and sound profile accordingly for the user using the MIY app available on both Android and iOS. The individualised hearing profile is calculated after a hearing test based on the research by Mimi Hearing Technologies in Berlin. This headphone has ear-enclosing pads made of high-quality memory foam with protein synthetic leather covers. Also, the headphones can be folded for secure storage when not in use. The LAGOON ANC also features the latest audio codecs such as Qualcomm aptX, aptX Low Latency, and AAC. It's worth mentioning that the Qualcomm cVc ...

Nubia Z20 with dual FHD+ OLED displays, Snapdragon 855 Plus, 12GB RAM, triple rear cameras gets certified

Last week ZTE's nubia brand confirmed that it will introduce its flagship Z20 smartphone in China on August 8th. Today a phone with the model number NX627J has been certified by TENAA in China, which should be Z20. It shows dual displays, similar to the nubia X that was introduced last year, but this will feature a slight larger 6.42-inch FHD+ OLED screen on the front and the 5.1-inch secondary OLED display on the back will have FHD+ resolution, compared to HD+ screen on the nubia X. There are triple rear cameras that includes a 48-megapixel primary camera, 16-megapixel ultra-wide sensor, which can also be used for selfies, and it will retain the fingerprint sensor on both the sides so it is suitable for both the right and left handers. Nubia Z20 rumored specifications 6.42-inch (1080 × 2340 pixels) FHD+ OLED curved glass display 5.1-inch (1080 × 2340 pixels) FHD+ OLED curved glass secondary display Octa-Core Snapdragon 855 Plus (1 x Kryo 485 at 2.96GHz + 3 x Kryo 485 at 2.42GHz + 4 x Kryo 385 at 1.8GHz) 7nm Mobile Platform with 675MHz Adreno 640 GPU 6GB LPDDR4X RAM with  128GB storage/ 8GB LPDDR4X  RAM with 128GB storage / 12GB LPDDR4X  RAM with 256GB storage Android 9.0 (Pie) with ...

LG introduces 27-inch Ultrafine 5K and 24-inch Ultrafine 4K monitors designed for Apple products

LG has introduced two new monitors-- 27-inch UltraFine 5K Display (27MD5KL) and 24-inch UltraFine 4K Display (24MD4KL) explicitly designed for the latest Apple products. LG UltraFine 5K! The LG UltraFine 5K monitor boasts P3 wide color gamut and 500-nit brightness for optimised images. As per the company claims, this monitor is an ideal companion for the latest Mac notebooks and desktops, as well as iPad Pro. Creating no hassles, the 5K monitor allows users to configure a Mac workstation with video, audio, and data transfer through a single cable. Featuring 94 watts of power, the UltraFine 5K monitor can also charge any USB-C compliant host such as Mac or iPad. Moving on, it comes with the latest connectivity options, including Thunderbolt 3 and USB Type-C support. On the other hand, it also offers a built-in camera, microphone, and stereo speakers for a multimedia experience. Interestingly, users can control brightness and volume directly from the Touch Bar or keyboard on MacBook Pro since it is compatible with macOS Mojave 10.14.6 and iOS 12.4. The monitor’s ambient light sensor automatically adjusts screen brightness when connected to a Mac. LG UltraFine 5K is now available at apple.com and selected Apple Stores at $1,299.95 (Rs. 89,581 approx.). LG UltraFine 4K ...

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 and Galaxy Watch Active 2 release date confirmed

We already know that Samsung will introduce its Galaxy Note10 series on August 7th at its Unpacked event. Now the company has announced that it will introduce the Galaxy Tab S6 later today, July 31st and the Galaxy Watch Active 2 next Monday, August 5th at special pre-events. https://www.youtube.com/watch?20&v=2J_wfMIG7Co Based on recent rumors, the Galaxy Tab S6 will feature a 10.5 inch 2K AMOLED screen, powered by Snapdragon 855 SoC with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage with microSD expansion slot, 13MP f/1.9 aperture rear camera along with a 5-megapixel secondary camera, 8-megapixel front camera, S Pen support, which can be attached to the back magnetically, AKG-tuned speakers, WiFi and LTE options, in-display fingerprint sensor and a 7040mAh battery with support for fast charging. The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 is said to feature an AMOLED screen without the rotating bezel, microphone, a leather strap. It is said to come in 44mm and 40mm sizes and also in Wi-Fi in LTE models with 237mAh and 340mAh battery, respectively. The Galaxy Watch Active 2 is said to come with ECG support that lets customers take an electrocardiogram right from their wrist, capturing heart rhythm in a moment when they experience symptoms like a rapid or skipped heart beat and helping to ...

OnePlus 7 Pro 5G achieves peak download speed of nearly 700Mbps in speed test, beats Samsung, LG and OPPO

Generally, the OnePlus phones are known for their speed and performance, but the upcoming one could surpass them all if I am not wrong. Recently, RootMetrics research took place on the EE network in early June in London. This research was conducted on four devices available on 5G -- OnePlus 7 Pro 5G, Samsung Galaxy S10 5G, LG V50 5G, and OPPO Reno 5G. According to the result, OnePlus 7 Pro 5G has the fastest burst speed and fastest 5G download speed. RootMetrics and their methods! For the uninitiated, RootMetrics is a telecommunication company that specialises in providing unbiased mobile network performance information and mapping. This platform tests mobile networks to understand how consumers experience their mobile phone service in real-world situations. Notably, the company tests mobile networks at various locations and hours of the day and night, both indoors and outdoors, and while driving. OnePlus 7 Pro 5G achieved peak speed! The stationary testing for baseline took place in St.Paul’s, while areas like City of London, Kensington and Chelsea, Westminster and South Bank and Covent Garden and Soho were also included. During this test, OnePlus achieved a peak speed of nearly 700Mbps, while Samsung’s Galaxy S10 5G capped out at just under 550Mbps. LG and OPPO achieved ...

Redmi K20 and K20 Pro get a price cut in China

Xiaomi's Redmi brand introduced the Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro smartphones in China back in May for at 2099 yuan (US$ 304 / Rs. 20,990 approx.) and 2599 yuan (US$ 377 / Rs. 25,990 approx.) for 6GB + 128GB versions, respectively. Today the company has announced price cuts for select version of the smartphones in China ahead of launch of the new White edition in the country tomorrow, August 1st. Phone Launch price New price Redmi K20 6GB +128GB 2099 yuan (US$ 304 / Rs. 20,990 approx.) 1999 yuan (US$ 290 / Rs. 19,990 approx.) Redmi K20 Pro 6GB +128GB 2599 yuan (US$ 377 / Rs. 25,990 approx.) 2299 yuan (US$ 333 / Rs. 22,990 approx.) Redmi K20 Pro 8GB +128GB 2799 yuan (US$ 406 / Rs. 27,990 approx.) 2499 yuan (US$ 362 / Rs. 24,990 approx.) To remind you, the Redmi K20 was launched in India for Rs. 21,999 for the 6GB RAM with 64GB storage version and the 6GB RAM with 128GB storage version costs Rs. 23,999. The Redmi K20 Pro was launched for Rs. 27,999 for the 6GB RAM with 128GB storage version and the 8GB RAM with 256GB storage version costs Rs. 30,999, but the company has not launched the 8GB RAM with 128GB storage version of the ...

Noise ColorFIT 2 smart fitness band with 0.96-inch color display, heart rate sensor launched for Rs. 1999

Noise, smart tech company has launched ColorFIT 2, the company's latest fitness band and the successor of the ColorFIT smart band with improved 0.96-inch color display that is brighter and new user interface. It is not a touch screen, but comes with a touch bottom below the screen. It has the ability to choose from up to 14 sports modes and have any 3 available at the same time on the band. It has built-in activity tracker, 24-hour heart rate monitor, step counter, sleep tracker, sedentary reminder and goal completion reminder. The band offers notifications for calls, text and WhatsApp messages in addition to Facebook, Skype and more. It is compatible with iOS as well as Android. For women, ColorFIT 2 has menstrual cycle tracking, taking the guesswork out of period tracking. It has IP68 ratings making it water-resistant. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvfXpvHiwOw Noise ColorFIT 2 specifications 0.96-inch LCD color screen Bluetooth 4.0, compatible with iPhones running iOS 8.0 and above and Android phones running Android 4.4 Optical heart rate monitor, sleep tracker, step tracker, fitness tracker and menstrual cycle (periods) tracker for women Smart notifications for incoming calls, messages, WhatsApp, Facebook and more 14 different sports mode, add 3 at a time to your ColorFit 2 to track ...

Qualcomm partners with Tencent Games to deliver premium gaming content and experiences

Qualcomm Wireless Communications Technologies (China) Limited which is a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated has announced a strategic cooperation with Tencent Games. The cooperation aims to deliver premium gaming content and experiences to players and game developers. Qualcomm and Tencent Games have signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding (MoU) for strategic cooperation. Both companies aim to develop popular, high-quality games that can be experienced by consumers across a variety of Snapdragon platforms and devices through strategic cooperation. The strategic cooperation includes optimizing future projects including Qualcomm Snapdragon-based mobile gaming devices, game content and performance optimizations. It also includes Snapdragon Elite Gaming enhancements, cloud gaming, AR/VR, 5G gaming use case developments. Commenting on the strategic cooperation, Frank Meng, Chairman of Qualcomm China, said: With 30 years of innovation under our belt, we’re ushering in a new age of gaming. Mobile gaming, an important 5G use case, will soon take advantage of the next generation of connectivity. Faster speeds, more bandwidth, and cutting edge ultra-low latency will support real-time, multi-player and immersive gaming experience. We look forward to this new cooperation with Tencent Games to enrich lives and transform gaming behaviors on a global scale. Steven Ma, Senior Vice President at Tencent, said: Tencent has worked closely with Qualcomm Technologies ...

Toreto BOOM portable speaker launched for Rs. 1799

Toreto, the company known for its wide range of accessories like power banks, headphones, earphones, Bluetooth speakers, etc has today launched its new BOOM portable speaker in India. It allows connecting two speakers together, is shock-resistant, water-resistant and more. Toreto BOOM is compact in size, comes with an output of 10W and features "heavy bass", according to the company. The speaker is strongly built and is shock-resistant and is also water-resistant with an IPX5 rating. The speaker measures 159 x 76 x 47 mm, weighs 345 g and the radiator measures 80 x 20mm. It has a couple of 4 ohm 5W speakers, connects through Bluetooth 5.0 and also supports TWS wireless communication which allows users to connect two speakers together. The connectivity options include AUX port, USB port, TF Card slot, charging port and there are dedicated control buttons on this speaker. It comes with a 1500mAh battery that promises to deliver up to 5 hours of playback. Pricing and Availability Toreto BOOM is priced at Rs. 1799 and is available to buy from Flipkart and all the retail stores across India, but you can get it for as low as Rs. 1599 from Amazon.in.

Sony MASTER Series A9G 55-inch and 65-inch 4K OLED Android TVs launched in India

Sony launched BRAVIA A9F 4K HDR OLED TV series in 55-inch and 65-inch models in India last year. Expanding the lineup, Sony has today launched its MASTER Series A9G 4K televisions in India and it is the successor to the A9F series. Sony MASTER Series A9G comprises of 55-inch and 65-inch 4K models. It sports a 4K OLED display with a resolution of 3840 x2160 pixels and is HDR10 capable. The TV is powered by Sony's Picture Processor X1 Ultimate, supports Dolby Vision for high dynamic range content and also comes with Sony's Pixel Contrast Booster for enhanced color contrast in high luminance. It has narrow bezels, measures 1226 x 714 x 255 mm and weighs 18.7kg. There is a 60W speaker unit(20W+20W+10W+10W) with two actuators and two subwoofers and features Sony's Acoustic Surface Audio+. It is a Smart TV and runs on the Android operating system with 16GB internal storage. There is support for Play Store and also comes with a dedicated Netflix calibrated mode which is said to improve the picture clarity for Netflix shows. It also supports Google Assistant, Alexa, Apple AirPlay and more. The connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 4.2, built-in Chromecast, Ethernet port, RF connection, 2USB ports, 4 HDMI Input, ...

Xiaomi Mi Flex Phone Grip and Stand launched in India for Rs. 149

Most of the users, while upgrading to a new phone with a bigger display, often overlook one crucial factor. A bigger screen is hard to navigate on one hand. Fortunately, there are numerous products available to give you a better grip on your phone, so that your thumb is free to roam further. Today, Xioami has launched Mi Flex Phone Grip and Stand in India. It comes with three adjustable settings offering multiple viewing and reading angle along with a firm grip over the phone. The Mi Flex Phone Grip and Stand are made up of durable TPU material with 3M strong adhesive. This Mi grip makes it less likely your phone is going to fly out of your hand, and it will help with selfie positioning and stability as well. It is available in blue, black and red and comes with a matte finish as well. You can get the Mi Flex Phone Grip and Stand from Mi.com for Rs. 149.

LG Q2 2019 profits down 67.5% YoY, mobile sales down 21.3% YoY

LG Electronics has reported revenues of 15.63 trillion won (US$ 13.40 billion) for the second quarter that ended June 30, 2019, which is down 15.4% compared to the same quarter last year. It posted profits of 652.3 billion won (US$ 559.4 million), down 15.4% YoY, while net profit was down 67.5% YoY to 106 billion won. Decrease in profits is primarily due to losses from vehicle components and mobile communications and smaller operating income from home entertainment products, even though it posted record home appliance profits of 6.10 trillion won (US$ 5.23 billion). Mobile Communications sector reported a quarterly revenue of 1.61 trillion won (US$ 1.38 billion), up 7% QoQ and 21.3% YoY due to stagnant demand in the smartphone market and continued aggressive pricing by Chinese brands. The Mobile sector posted an operating loss of 313 billion won (US$ 268.4 million), compared to loss of 183.7 billion won a year ago and 203.5 billion won loss it posted in Q1 2019 due to higher marketing investment to support the launch of new models and additional costs related to relocating smartphone production to Vietnam. The introduction of competitive mass-tier smartphones and growing demand for 5G products are expected to contribute to improved performance in the third quarter, ...

Black Shark 2 Pro with 6.39-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, Snapdragon 855 Plus, 12GB RAM, up to 256GB UFS 3.0 storage announced

Black Shark just announced the Black Shark 2 Pro, an enhanced version of the Black Shark 2 smartphone that was introduced earlier this year. It is powered by the latest Snapdragon 855 Plus SoC and up to 256GB UFS3.0 storage. It a 6.39-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with HDR support, touch response speed of 34.7ms with touch algorithm optimization especially for gaming, and includes a dedicated DC dimming 2.0. The liquid cooling 3.0 promises improved cooling with liquid-cooled plate and liquid-cooled tube to reduce the CPU’s core temperature. The phone has a new design language on the back inspired by the F1 car and a new lighting effect.  Black Shark 2 Pro specifications 6.39-inch (2340 × 1080 pixels) Full HD+ 19.5:9 display with 108.9% DCI – P3 color gamut, 430 nits brightness Octa-Core Snapdragon 855 Plus (1 x Kryo 485 at 2.96GHz + 3 x Kryo 485 at 2.42GHz + 4 x Kryo 385 at 1.8GHz) 7nm Mobile Platform with 675MHz Adreno 640 GPU 12GB LPDDR4x RAM with 128GB / 256GB (UFS 3.0) internal storage Android 9.0 (Pie) Dual SIM (nano + nano) 48MP rear camera with 1/2.0″ Sony IMX586 sensor, 0.8μm pixel size, f/1.75 aperture, LED flash, 12MP 1/3.6″ Samsung S5K3M5, telephoto lens with f/2.2 aperture, 1.0μm pixel ...

MediaTek Helio G90 and G90T SoCs with HyperEngine game technology announced; Xiaomi phone with Helio G90T launching in India soon

MediaTek just announced Helio G90 and G90T SoCs in the 'G series' in India. Designed to be used in mid-range gaming smartphones, these have MediaTek's HyperEngine game technology to boost the mobile gaming experience.  These use ARM Cortex-A76 and Cortex-A55 CPUs with the Arm Mali — G76 3EEMC4 with speeds of up to 800MHz and are based on 12nm TSMC FinFET technology. "The combination of CPU, GPU and APU delivers up to 1TMACs performance, for peak power and smooth game play," said the company. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mBde8754TA It supports up to 10GB of LPDDR4x and up to 2133MHz memory, L3 cache, CPU speeds of up to 2.05GHz, 64MP single camera and multi-camera combinations, quad pixel technology for night shot mode, triple-ISP design and AI facial detection and the power to accelerate AI-camera applications. MediaTek's HyperEngine technology includes: Networking Engine:  Intelligent network prediction optimizes the connection between your smartphone and cellular network.  If it detects the Wi-Fi signal degrading, it triggers Wi-Fi and LTE concurrency that takes just milliseconds. This seamless exchange from one connection to the other keeps the network connection smooth and the game lag-free. Dual Wi-Fi Connections allows a single smartphone antenna to be connected to two Wi-Fi bands (2.4GHz/5GHz) or two routers simultaneously. This ensures ...

Redmi K20 Pro gets a new ‘Honey White’ color variant

Xiaomi's Redmi brand introduced the Redmi K20 Pro smartphone in Flame Red, Glacier Blue and Carbon Fiber Black colors back in China in May, which was later launched in India. Today it has introduced the phone in new white color which it calls 'Summer Honey White'. This has a gradient finish on the back and golden finish on the sides and around the pop-up camera. Other specifications are similar to the original K20 Pro, including a 6.39-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display, Snapdragon 855 with up to 8GB of RAM, 8 layers of graphite 3D sheet for better heat dissipation, Android Pie with MIUI 10 on top, 48-megapixel rear camera with Sony IMX586 sensor, 8-megapixel telephoto lens for 2x loss-less zoom and a 13-megapixel 124.8° ultra-wide sensor, 20-megapixel pop-up front camera, seventh-generation optical in-display fingerprint sensor and a 4000mAh battery with support for 27W fast charging. The Redmi K20 Pro white color variant will go on sale in China starting  from August 1st. Source

Google Pixel 4 will feature Soli-powered Face Unlock, ‘Motion Sense’ gestures

After rumors, Google has confirmed that its upcoming Pixel 4 smartphone will feature Face unlock with IR sensors, Motion Sense powered by Project Soli, a radar-based gesture control technology that was developed by Google's Advanced Technology and Projects team (ATAP) back in 2015. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnRbXWojW7c Face unlock Pixel 4 with Soli radar chip proactively turns on the face unlock sensors when you want to unlock the phone. "If the face unlock sensors and algorithms recognize you, the phone will open as you pick it up, all in one motion," said Google.  Face unlock on Pixel 4 will work in almost any orientation—even if you're holding it upside down—and you can use it for secure payments and app authentication too. Soli-powered Gestures Miniature version of Soli, a motion-sensing radar located at the top of Pixel 4 senses small motions around the phone, combining unique software algorithms with the advanced hardware sensor, so it can recognize gestures and detect when you’re nearby. This will allow you to skip songs, snooze alarms, and silence phone calls, just by waving your hand. Motion Sense will be available in select Pixel countries, said Google. Security and privacy Face unlock uses facial recognition technology that is processed on the device, so that image data never ...

Realme announces Project X beta testing for Realme 3 Pro, could be Realme OS

Realme, since its inception, has gained popularity in the country because of VFM offerings in the mid-range smartphone segment. Last month, in an episode of #AskMadhav, company CEO, Madhav Sheth, had confirmed that the company is working on Realme OS, and said that the company will have an official release once it is ready. Today Madhav on his twitter account posted regarding beta testing of a mystery project which could be the Realme OS. Mystery Project Alert !!! Any Guess ? Fans having experience in beta testing of pre-released software and reporting bugs are invited to participate. Limited seats only. PS - open for only #realme3Pro users Know More: https://t.co/lzotsXz5sm — Madhav X (@MadhavSheth1) July 29, 2019 As per the tweet, the company is looking for fans that have experience in beta testing of software and reporting bugs, he also mentions that a limited number of users will be selected for the beta testing but the program is open for Realme 3 Pro users only. Users are expected to sign an NDA (non-disclosure agreement) with the company and are supposed to provide IMEI number of their device, the company has shared a form that users need to fill to apply for the Project X. As of now, ...

Panasonic Lumix G95 4K hybrid mirrorless camera with 20.3MP MOS sensor, 5-axis in-body stabilization launched in India

Panasonic has just launched its new Lumix G95 mirrorless in India, adding it to the G series lineup of mirrorless cameras. Lumix G95 features a rugged body, Lumix G MFT camera lens, flip-out screen, Integrated Wi-Fi, 4K capability and more. Panasonic Lumix G95 is a hybrid mirrorless camera with a rugged body and front frame and sealing are made of magnesium alloy. It features a 20.3- Megapixel Digital Live MOS Sensor, a new image engine capable of acquiring focus in just 0.07 seconds, an electromagnetic shutter unit, and a  built-in microphone port. It supports 49 focus detection areas and speed burst shooting at 9 fps (AFS) / 6 fps (AFC). There is an OLED viewfinder that has 0.74x magnification ratio and 3-inch free-angle touch LCD screen. The stabilization is achieved by 5-Axis Dual Image Stabilization and this is by combining the body and lens stabilization. This camera is capable of recording unlimited 4K 30fps videos and comes with 8-bit video output both internally and externally. It can also record videos at 60fps, 90fps and 120 fps. It can also capture 4K photo from a video sequence shot at 30fps and saves it as an 8-megapixel-equivalent high-resolution image. Other features include 4K photo auto marking, sequence composition, post focus/focus stacking, new monochrome options, ...

Portronics Freedom 4 smart wireless mobile charger with Alarm clock and LED lamp launched

Portronics, the company known for its wide range of accessories like power banks, Bluetooth speakers, etc has today launched its new smart wireless charger, Freedom 4. Freedom 4 desktop wireless charger features a digital clock, LED lamp, smart safety features and more. Portronics Freedom 4 is made from ABS plastic material and features an anti-skid design. This desktop charger supports both wired and wireless charging with a USB Type-C input (5V/2A, 9V/1.67A) and gives an output of 10W/7.5W/5W for wireless charging. For wireless charging, there is a Qi Charging pad with a charging indicator and has a maximum distance of wireless charging of up to 8mm and charging efficiency of 73%. Apart from the charging feature, Freedom 4 also features a digital alarm clock and a LED lamp. Users can set alarm and switch between 12/24Hrs clock through a Multi-Function Button “MFB” and also set the display to adjust automatically during day and night. The LED lamp emits soft light and can be controlled by a dedicated button. It also comes with smart safety features like overcurrent protection, overvoltage protection, short circuit protection, and overtemperature protection. The Portronics Freedom 4 comes in Black and White colors, is priced at an MRP of Rs. 2,999, but ...

All 2020 iPhone models to come with 5G support: Report

There were multiple reports of details about on the iPhones launching in 2020 such as 120Hz switchable refresh rate display, OLED display panel and more. In similar lines, according to a new report, all iPhone models launching in 2020 will come with support for 5G to better compete with Android smartphones that will support 5G. According to a note from Apple analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo, all three new 2020 iPhone models will support 5G, and he states reasons for it. Firstly, he says that the company has more resource for developing 5G post acquiring Intel's 5G modem business. Secondly, he says that boosting 5G developments could benefit Apple's AR ecosystem. In 5G networks, mmWave technology delivers faster speeds compared to sub-6GHz and is deployed in denser urban areas and the sub-6GHz is deployed in rural and suburban areas. 2020 iPhone models are said to support both mmWave and Sub-6GHz spectrum to meet the requirements of the US market. But it is still not clear if Apple could launch a 5G powered iPhone that supports sub-6GHz alone as it could also lower the price. Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple analyst said: We now believe that all three new 2H20 iPhone models will support 5G for the following reasons. (1) Apple has more resource ...

Realme freedom sale from August 1 to 3: Rs. 1000 off on realme 3 pro; realme 3 Diamond Red Edition available from Aug 1

In addition to announcement of offline sales for realme X, Realme has announced  'realme freedom sale' to celebrate 9 million users. The sale from 1st to 3rd August 2019 will offer Rs.1000 off on realme 3 pro, which will be available starting at Rs. 12,999 for the 4GB+ 64GB version, Rs. 500 off on realme 2 pro 4GB+ 64GB, which will be available at Rs.10,490, realme C2 will also be on sale. There is also Complete Mobile Protection (CMP) plans at disounted rates for select phones. In addition to Dynamic Black, Classic Black and Radiant Blue, New realme 3 colour Diamond Red Edition will also be available on realme.com, Flipkart and offline stores from 1 August onwards priced at Rs. 8999 for 3GB+ 32GB, Rs. 9999 for 3GB +64GB and Rs. 10999 for 4GB+64GB. Product Name Timeline New Price Offers realme 3 Pro 1 to 3 August 2019 INR 12,999 (4GB+ 64GB) INR 14,999 (6GB +64GB) INR 15,999 (6GB+ 128 GB) CMP @399 on 6GB variant, NCE  and INR 1,000 off on all variants realme 2 Pro 1 to 3 August 2019 INR 10,490 (4GB+ 64GB) CMP @ 299 & INR 500 off realme C2 1 to 3 August 2019 INR 5,999 (2GB+ 16GB) INR 6,999 (2GB +32GB) INR 7,999 (3GB+32GB) CMP @199 on 2GB+ 16GB and 2GB +32GB and CMP @299 on 3GB+32GB realme C1 1 to 3 ...

Nokia 9.1 PureView with 5G support, improved low-light and video performance said to launch in Q4 2019

HMD Global launched the Nokia 9 PureView with five rear cameras at MWC this year and recently launched the smartphone in India too. Previous reports suggested that the successor to the Nokia 9 PureView i.e., Nokia 9.1 PureView could launch in Q3 this year. But according to new reports, the smartphone is said to launch in Q4 this year with new features and improvements. According to a new report, HMD Global is said to be testing the smartphone and resolving the bugs to make sure no issues occur once the smartphone goes official. Nokia 9 PureView had some issues when it launched and it is said that the company doesn't want this to be repeated and hence are not hurrying the launch of Nokia 9.1 PureView. Furthermore, the Nokia 9.1 PureView is said to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC, come with support for 5G and feature improved camera performance. The company is said to be working on optimizing the camera, and we can expect even better camera performance with a special focus on video and low-light performance. The speed of the camera is also said to be improved with a combination of better processor and software algorithm. Regarding the design of Nokia 9.1 PureView, ...

Realme X offline sales begin August 3 across India, Spider-Man Limited Edition available offline from July 30

realme launched therealme X smartphone in India couple of weeks back starting at Rs. 16999. It went on sale starting from July 24th from Flipkart and Realme.com. At that time the company said that it will be available offline soon. Today it has announced that the realme X will be at all realme offline stores pan India from August 3rd, 2019. The realme X Spider-Man Edition with 8GB RAM with 128GB storage that was introduced earlier this month will be available through offline stores in limited units from tomorrow, July 30th for Rs. 20,999. The realme X master edition in Onion and Garlic versions with 8GB RAM with 128GB storage price at Rs. 19,999 will go on sale for the first time on August 3 offline, and will be available from Flipkart and realme.com from August 9th. Commenting on the same, Madhav Sheth, Chief Executive Officer — realme India, said: realme X Spider-Man Edition is designed to cater to the specific needs of India’s young and vibrant consumers and invites them to ‘Dare to Leap’. Having registered a strong demand for the limited-edition smartphone during our recent online sale, launching it in offline stores was the next logical step for us at realme. We have handpicked our offline partners with great care ...

Interview with Prasanna Gokhale, CTO, ACT Fibernet

We interviewed Prasanna Gokhale who is the Chief Technology Officer at ACT Fibernet. The company previous known as ACT Broadband has been offering high speed internet services in India for quite some time and it has been offering speeds which other players rarely offer. In this interview, we discuss High-Speed broadband, Gigabit internet, ACT Fibernet's expansion plans, streaming devices and more. On with the interview :- FoneArena: Hello Prasanna, Welcome to the FoneArena Interview. Please introduce yourself and the work you have been doing at ACT Fibernet for the past 5 years. Prasanna: Thank you, Varun. To introduce myself, I am Prasanna Gokhale, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at ACT Fibernet. I am responsible for network planning, implementation, maintenance for the Internet and Video business across all locations. I have been a techie in the last 5 years and prior to that, I was an entrepreneur in my own company for 5 years. FoneArena: High-speed Broadband has been expensive and a hard to get commodity in India, even in metros. It has changed a lot in recent times I still remember when I traveled to Hyderabad and Bangalore in 2011-2012, the broadband speeds offered under the ‘Beam’ (now changed to ACT Fibernet) branding was great over ...

Jio Saarthi Digital Assistant in MyJio app helps you with online recharge

Reliance Jio has launched Jio Saarthi voice-based assistant within the MyJio app that helps users recharge their numbers easily without any issues with step-by-step procedures. It also promotes adoption of digital recharges among users who have so far been unsure about the digital recharge process. The assistant talks to you about the step-by-step process to recharge your number and to help you locate payment details for UPI and card, like how to find your card number and where you need to enter it in order to complete the payment. It is currently available in Hindi and English, and will expand to 12 regional languages in the future. Jio Saarthi automatically pops up inside the MyJio app for the Jio users who have not performed an online recharge till now, for others it will be available inside the Recharge option. Jio Saarthi integration with the MyJio app is already rolling out to MyJio app on Android and iOS.

Google Pixel 3a XL Review

Google forayed into the mid-range segment with Pixel 3a XL (spec-wise at least) in the Indian market. This line of smartphones came into existence since the search engine giant found it challenging to sell their premium Pixel 3 series. Do you think a smartphone like Pixel 3a XL at Rs. 44,999 with mid-range specifications can penetrate the price-sensitive market like India? If not for the price point here, it's a 'YES.' In case you are planning to buy this device, we've come with few reasons 'Why you should buy' and 'Why you should not buy' this device. Do give it a read. Why you should buy! Amazing camera The Pixel 3a XL comes with a 12.2MP rear camera with an LED flash, 1.4μm pixel size, ƒ/1.8 aperture, 76° FOV, Dual PD auto focus, OIS, EIS, and 4K video recording at up to 30 fps, 720p at up to 240 fps. The front side of the device is taken care of 8MP camera with f/2.0 aperture and 84° FOV. The USP of Pixel devices is its camera. Making no mistake this time, the Pixel 3a XL carries forward the legacy successfully with pure class. Under daylight conditions, the Pixel 3a XL produces some fantastic shots with ...

OPPO shows off bezel-less smartphone with ‘Waterfall Screen’ technology

Last month OPPO teased  its Under-Screen Camera technology for its smartphones,  and it was introduced officially few weeks back. Today the company has shared images of its upcoming bezel-less smartphone prototype, which it calls 'Waterfall Screen' technology. Recent rumors revealed NEX 3 with almost 90° curved sides will have over 100% screen-to-body ratio. The OPPO phone will have 88° curved sides, so the screen-to-body ratio should be high in this as well. The prototype doesn't have a front camera, but the final version will likely feature OPPO's Under-Screen Camera technology. Hope we can hear more details about this at the IFA in September since the company showcased its under-screen front camera tech at the MWC Shanghai event last month, soon after the teaser.   It is expected to launch as OPPO Find X second-generation sometime in 2020. Source 1, 2

(Long Term) Samsung Galaxy A70 Review – Maximum Media

If there's one thing I can never forget in my long term experience with the Samsung Galaxy A70, it is One UI. Gone are the days of Touchwiz and the annoying bleep-bloop sounds. Also gone are the days of Samsung's illogically priced mid-range phones. In 2019, a renewed focus on the Indian market has brought the world's no.1 smartphone maker back into attention, with them belting out smartphones at a pace faster than T20 matches. There are multiple M series smartphones and several A series smartphones, apart from the flagship S and Note series. In this review, we are going to take a look at the A series smartphone that is purpose built for "Maximum Media". The Samsung Galaxy A70, powered by a Snapdragon 675, is a great phone for media consumption and a generally great experience, especially in the long run. There are a lot of good things to talk about, like the great display, the almost full-screen design and of course, One UI, but of course, like every other phone, there are a few missteps as well. We shall discuss everything in detail, in this long term review of the Samsung Galaxy A70. Unboxing To be honest, I was quite ...

Flipkart Super Flash Sunday sale on July 28: Redmi K20 and K20 Pro with Rs. 1000 ICICI Discount, Realme X and more

Flipkart for the first time has announced Super Flash Sunday sale that allows people to get some of the latest smartphones on flash sale every Sunday. The first sale is scheduled for tomorrow, July 28th at 12 noon that would offer the latest Redmi K20, Redmi K20 Pro, Redmi 7A, Realme X and Realme 3i. Rs. 1000 discount on Redmi K20 series with ICICI Bank cards During the Alpha sale Xiaomi offers instant Rs. 1000 discount on Redmi K20 series for ICICI Bank cards. Now the offer is back for tomorrow's sale on Flipkart. This is applicable on ICICI Bank Credit cards, ICICI Bank credit card EMI or ICICI Bank debit card EMI. These will also be available on Mi.com and Mi Home stores tomorrow. Other phones on sale at 12PM tomorrow Redmi 7A will be available starting at Rs. 5,799 tomorrow on Flipkart as well as Mi.com and Mi Home stores. realme X priced starting at Rs. 16,999 will go on sale on Flipkart and the realme 3i priced starting at Rs. 7,999 will be available on Flipkart tomorrow before going on sale again on 31st July on the e-commerce platform and Realme.com.

T-Mobile and Sprint merger approved by US Department of Justice

Back in 2017, T-Mobile and Sprint ceased discussions to merge into a single entity since they could not find mutually agreeable terms. But last year, both the companies agreed to merge in a deal valued at US$146 billion. In similar lines, now, the Department of Justice has approved T-Mobile and Sprint merger to create the new T-Mobile. T-Mobile and Sprint have taken an important step in towards completing their proposed merger and under this merger, Boost Mobile, Virgin Mobile, and Sprint prepaid business will need to be divested to Dish. The New T-Mobile will divest Sprint’s prepaid businesses and Sprint’s 800 MHz spectrum assets to DISH. Also, T-Mobile and Sprint have to make available at least 20,000 cell sites and hundreds of retail locations to DISH and must also provide DISH with robust access to the T-Mobile network for a period of seven years while DISH builds out its own 5G network. With this merger, Sprint customers will become T-Mobile customers and Boost Mobile, Virgin Mobile and Sprint prepaid customers will soon become Dish Network customer. Commenting on this, John Legere, T-Mobile CEO and New T-Mobile CEO said: The T-Mobile and Sprint merger we announced last April will create a bigger and bolder competitor than ever before – one that will deliver the most transformative 5G network ...

Black Shark 2 Pro with Snapdragon 855 Plus, 12GB RAM, 256GB UFS 3.0 surfaces in benchmarks

Black Shark 2 Pro is all set to go official on July 30th, now the smartphone with the model number 'BlackShark DTL-A0' has surfaced on AnTuTu benchmarks which reveals a Full HD+ display, which should be a 6.39-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen, similar to the predecessor, faster Snapdragon 855 Plus SoC, 12GB RAM, 256GB storage, which will likely be UFS 3.0, looking at the memory performance in the benchmark and Android 9.0 (Pie). It has scored 405598 points in the AnTuTu benchmark compared to 375592 points in the Black Shark 2, which is an 8% increase. We should know more details, including the specifications when the phone is certified by TENAA in a few days. Looking at the individual scores, CPU scores has increased by 3.3%, the GPU scores has increased by 14.7%, and the MEM score has increased by 11.7%, while the UX scores doesn't have much change according to AnTuTu. It could feature liquid cooling 3.0 improvement, while retaining the 48-megapixel rear camera along with a 12-megapixel telephoto lens for 2x optical zoom and the 20-megapixel front camera. We should know the price when it goes official next Tuesday. Source

Vivo Z1Pro goes on open sale in India

Vivo launched its Z1Pro smartphone in India earlier this month at a competitive price tag starting at Rs.  14990. It went on sale on Flipkart and vivo India eStore starting from July 11th. After two weeks the phone is now available on open sale on both the platforms. It also comes with 5% cashback for HDFC Bank Debit Card users (not applicable on EMI transactions). To remind you, the phone has a 6.53-inch Full HD+ display, is powered by  Snapdragon 712  SoC with up to 6GB of RAM, has a 16-megapixel rear camera, 8-megapixel 120° ultra wide sensor, 2-megapixel depth sensing camera, 32-megapixel in-screen camera, 4D gaming experience with real-time recognition of the game scene, gradient back in some color variants, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, and packs a 5000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging. Check out our Vivo Z1Pro review,if you are planning to get the phone.

Xiaomi Redmi Y3 MIUI Software Update Tracker [Update: MIUI V10.3.3.0]

Xiaomi launched the Redmi y3 smartphone in India on 24th April running MIUI 10.2 Global Stable on top of Android 9.0 (Pie). Xiaomi doesn’t follow any fixed update frequency for the MIUI Global Stable ROM but on an average, the Global Stable ROM is updated once in 30-45 days. This post will help our readers in keeping track of MIUI updates for Redmi Y3 (codename ‘onc’), also check out our Redmi Y3 content, Redmi Y3 Camera Samples Redmi Y3 Review MIUI Updates rolled out for the smartphone: [July 26, 2019]: Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI 10.3.3.0.PFFINXM with June security patch, the update weighs 510MB in size and brings new Lock screen clock customization. [May, 2019]: Xiaomi rolled out MIUI 10.3.2.0.PFFINXM with April security patch, the update brought a few new features including system-wide Dark Mode, Face unlock for App Lock, along with several bug fixes and optimizations to the smartphone. The Xiaomi Redmi Y3 comes in Elegant Blue, Bold Red colors and Prime Black colors, is priced at Rs. 9999 for the 3GB RAM with 32GB storage version and the 4GB RAM with 64GB storage version costs Rs. 11,999. Redmi Y3 is available in open sale and can be purchased from Amazon.in, Mi.com and Mi Home Stores. MIUI v10.3.3.0 Changelog, System: Optimization: Updated Android Security Patch to June ...

Stuffcool PD18W 18W Type-C wall charger launched for Rs. 1499

Stuffcool, the company known for its wide range of accessories like earphones, power bank, chargers, cases, etc has today launched its new PD18W 18W wall charger in India and is India's first BIS approved Type-C Power Delivery 18W wall charger. Stuffcool PD18W is an 18W wall charger with a single USB Type-C port and the company says that the 'Power Delivery Fast Charge' can charge compatible devices 50-70 percent faster. The charger has a glossy finish to the sides and matt finish to the front and is also BIS approved which means that it meets Indian quality standards and regulations. There is an LED indicator to show the functionality of the charger and according to the company, the 18W can charge iPhones from 0-50% in less than 30 minutes if connected with a USB Type-C to lightning cable and the same amount of charge will be delivered to any smartphones with Type-C port if connected with a Type-C to Type-C cable. Alongside the launch of 18W charger, Stuffcool has also launched Apple MFI certified 'Chief Type-C to lightning cable' with PET braiding, 1.5-meter length. Apart from this, the company has launched the 'Knight Type-C to Type-C 2 Amp cable' which is 1-meter in length. Pricing and Availability Under the introductory ...

HONOR TV with 55-inch screen, pop-up AI camera, HONGHU 818 smart chip teased ahead of official announcement on August 10

At the 2019 Global Mobile Internet Conference (GMIC) and Science Revival Festival in Guangzhou, HONOR President Zhao Ming revealed key details regarding the upcoming HONOR TV ahead of the official announcement on August 10th, 2019. It will be powered by HONOR's "intelligent display SoC", pop-up AI camera and more. HONOR announced 'HONOR Vision' which introduces the company's new "intelligent display chipset", HONGHU 818 and this chipset will be powering the upcoming HONOR TV. The TV will come in two versions i.e., 'Standard version' and 'High version'. It will also include a pop-up AI camera for facial recognition, AI capabilities and it is aided by a HiSilicon NPU chip. The HONGHU 818 chipset comes with seven image-processing technologies, including Motion Estimate and Motion Compensation (MEMC), High Dynamic Range Imaging (HDR), Super-Resolution (SR), Noise Reduction (NR), Dynamic Contrast Improvement (DCI), Auto Color Management (ACM) and Local Dimming (LD)and the chipset itself supports 8K at 30fps, 4K at 120fps video decoding. Apart from this, the chipset will integrate Histen audio technology as well. The pre-bookings for the HONOR TV are already live on JD.com ,Vmall, Tmall, and HONOR's website in China. HONOR already confirmed that it will launch this TV in India soon, and we should more information in the coming days. Source 

Xiaomi opens its 2000th authorized service center in Delhi

Xiaomi has service centers across over 680 cities in India and expanding it further, today the company has launched its 2000th Authorized Service Center (ASC) in Delhi. The company is also the first industry brand to be certified under ISO 9001 and 14001 for after-sales quality management systems. Xiaomi has service centers across India and covers over 90% of the districts. According to Xiaomi, it has achieved Field Failure rate (FFR) at less than half of the industry average and the after-sales team recorded a Turn Around Time (TAT) with 96% of cases resolved within 4 hours and an average of 93% of cases witnessed their issues resolved in just 2 hours. Mi fans! Here's announcing our 2000th #Xiaomi after-sales service centre in India and we are thrilled about it! Today we can proudly say that our after-sales network spans across 90% of India. From Kanyakumari to Leh, and further to Ziro, we are almost everywhere.#Xiaomi2000 pic.twitter.com/rDmwDKlZBF — Mi India for #MiFans (@XiaomiIndia) July 25, 2019 Apart from this, Xiaomi has also been awarded the ISO certification with both ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 by Quality Austria and is the first brand in the Indian smartphone industry to achieve this accomplishment. Back in 2017, the company opened its 500th service center, 1000th service center in 2018 and now, 2000th ...

India smartphone shipments reach 37 million units in Q2 2019, Xiaomi and Samsung continue to lead: Report

According to a report from Counterpoint Research, the smartphone shipments in India reached 37 million units during Q2 2019 which is a shipment-record in the second quarter and top 5 smartphone brands contribution reached the highest ever level in Q2 2019. The report says that the growth was driven by price cuts on older devices, new smartphone launches, and channel expansion across brands. Online-centric brands focussing on the offline market and offline-centric brands launching online-exclusive series are working well for all the leading at-scale players, according to the report. The smartphone Shipment Market Share shows that Xiaomi has 28% shipment market share and is followed by Samsung with 25%, Vivo with 11%, Realme with 9%, OPPO with 8% and other brands with 19% shipment market share. India Smartphone Shipments Market Share (%) 2018Q2 2018Q3 2018Q4 2019Q1 2019Q2 Xiaomi 28% 27% 27% 29% 28% Samsung 28% 23% 20% 23% 25% vivo 12% 10% 10% 12% 11% Realme 1% 3% 8% 7% 9% OPPO 9% 8% 7% 7% 8% Others 22% 29% 28% 22% 19% From Q2 2018 to Q2 2019, Xiaomi, Samsung, Vivo and OPPO haven't seen a major change in the market share, but Realme has grown 9%. In the feature phone segment, Jio has 28% market share which is followed by Samsung with 21%, Lava with 12%, Itel with 10%, Nokia with 9% and other brands with 20% Shipment Market Share. The report also shows that Realme, Asus, OnePlus and Nokia HMD were the fastest growing brands YoYand Xiaomi's ...

Vivo Y90 with 6.22-inch 19:9 Halo FullView display, 4030mAh battery launched in India for Rs. 6990

Vivo has launched Y90, the company’s latest budget smartphone in the ‘Y Series’ in India. It comes with a 6.22-inch HD+ screen with 19:9 aspect ratio with screen-to-body ratio of 88.6%, is powerd by Helio A22 Quad-Core 12nm SoC with 2GB of RAM, runs Android 8.1 with Funtouch OS on top, has an 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, and a 5-megapixel front camera with AI beauty features and face unlock, but it doesn’t have a fingerprint sensor. It has dedicated dual SIM and microSD slots, packs a 4030mAh battery combined with vivo’s exclusive smart power management system, and the company said that the phone manufactured at vivo’s Greater Noida facility. Vivo Y90 specifications 6.22-inch (1520×720 pixels) HD+ 19:9 IPS display 2GHz Octa-Core MediaTek Helio A22 (MT6761) 16nm processor with 650MHz IMG PowerVR GE83200 GPU 2GB RAM, 16GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD Dual SIM (nano + nano + microSD) Funtouch OS 5.0 based on Android 8.1 (Oreo) 8MP rear camera with LED flash, f/2.0 aperture 5MP front-facing camera, f/1.8 aperture Dimensions:155.11×75.09×8.28mmmm; Weight: 163.5g Dual 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5, GPS 4030mAh battery The Vivo Y90 comes in Black and Gold colors, is priced at Rs. 6,990 and will be available across all ...

HUAWEI Nova 5i Pro with 6.26-inch FHD+ display, Kirin 810, 8GB RAM, quad rear cameras, 32MP in-display camera announced

HUAWEI has announced Nova 5i Pro, the company's latest mid-range smartphone in China, as it had promised. It has a 6.26-inch Full HD+ display with a 32-megapixel in-screen camera, is powered by Kirin 810 7nm SoC with up to 8GB RAM, runs Android Pie with EMUI 9.1.1, has a 48-megapixel rear camera, 8-megapixel ultra-wide sensor, 2-megapixel camera for 2cm macro and another 2-megapixel camera for depth sensing in portrait shots. It has a gradient back and packs a 4000mAh battery with support for 20W fast charging that can charge the phone up to 50% in 30 minutes. HUAWEI Nova 5i Pro rumored specifications 6.26-inch (2340×1080 pixels) Full HD+ IPS display, DCI-P3 wide color gamut Octa-Core Kirin 810 7nm (2x 2.27GHz Cortex-A76 +6 x 1.88GHz Cortex-A55) processor with ARM Mali-G52 MP6 GPU 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4x RAM with 128GB storage / 8GB RAM with 256GB storage, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD Android 9.0 (Pie) with EMUI 9.1.1 Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano / microSD) 48MP rear camera with Sony IMX586 sensor, f/1.8 aperture, 8MP Ultra Wide Angle lens, 2MP f/1.75 aperture camera for macro, 2MP f/2.4 aperture camera for depth sensing 32MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture Fingerprint sensor Dimensions: 156.1×73.9×8.3; Weight: 178g Dual ...

HONOR 20 PRO with quad rear cameras global roll out begins August 2

HUAWEI’s HONOR brand introduced the HONOR 20 PRO at an event in London back in May, and the phone was launched in India last month at Rs. 39,999, but the company did not reveal the availability. Now the company has announced that the phone will roll out globally starting from Russia at 34990 RUB (US$ 554 / Rs. 38,260 approx.) from 2nd August. It will roll out in United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Finland, Poland, Malaysia, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and other markets soon. Hope we can expect it to go on sale in India next month. HONOR 20 PRO specifications 6.26-inch (2340×1080 pixels) FHD+ All-View display, 412 PPI 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 GPU 8GB LPDDR4x RAM with 256GB UFS 2.1 storage Android 9.0 (Pie) with Magic UI 2.1 Dual SIM 48MP rear camera with 1/2″ Sony IMX586 sensor, f/1.4 aperture, 4-axis OIS, EIS, PDAF, Laser auto focus, 16MP 117-degree Ultra Wide Angle lens with f/2.2 aperture, 8MP telephoto camera with f/2.4 aperture,  4-axis OIS, 3x loss-less optical zoom, 2MP f/2.4 aperture camera for 4cm macro 32MP ...

PUBG Mobile Lite launched in India for devices with less than 2GB RAM

Tencent games launched the PUBG Mobile lite beta in Philippines back in August last year, earlier this year it expanded to more Asian countries. Today it has launched the mobile game in India officially. It is optimized for low-end smartphone devices since the installation pack is just 400MB and it works on devices with less than 2GB RAM, without compromising the gameplay experience. PUBG MOBILE LITE features a smaller map made for 60 players for fast-paced games that last 10 minutes while still keeping the traditional PUBG style of play. New players joining in will be eligible for various rewards, in the form of new gears and vehicles. You can download PUBG MOBILE LITE from the Google Play Store. PUBG MOBILE LITE Features and Highlights: Enhanced Aim Assist: With the all new auxiliary aim assist, in order to make aiming simpler and comes in extremely useful while playing in weak network environments. The intensity differs between the crawling and standing positions, simplifying the control while preserving the unique PUBG MOBILE experience. Upgrade to Winner Pass: The Winner Pass replaces the Royale Pass and will have much faster achievement unlocks and span a month, with fantastic rewards on offer. Bullet Trail Adjustment: PUBG MOBILE Lite will feature increased ...

Sony RX100 VII compact camera with improved 1.0-type stacked 20.1 MP sensor, Real-time Tracking and Real-time Eye AF announced

Sony has introduced RX100 VII compact camera with a new 1.0-type stacked 20.1 MP Exmor RS CMOS image sensor with DRAM chip and latest generation BIONZ X image processor. This combination delivers new levels of autofocus performance and achieves speed breakthroughs that have previously only been seen on the Alpha 9, said the company. It has ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mmviii F2.8-4.5 high magnification zoom lens. The camera offers 357 focal-plane phase-detection AF points and 425 contrast-detection AF points. In addition, the image sensor realises blackout-free shooting for a completely live view, even when continuous shooting at 20fps; the same experience as the Alpha 9. The new drive mode uses Single Burst Shooting for capturing the perfect high-speed shot at up to 90fps in JPEG/RAW format utilising the anti-distortion shutter. Real-time Tracking utilises Sony’s latest algorithm including artificial intelligence-based object recognition to ensure that subjects can be captured with excellent accuracy, even via the touch panel on the rear screen. Real-time Eye AF employs AI-based object recognition to detect and process eye data in real time, resulting in improved accuracy, speed and tracking performance of Eye AF for both humans and animals. You can also connect an external microphone with the Shooting Grip Kit (DSC-RX100M7G) that ...