OnePlus makes huge commitment to India with R&D facility, offline stores and more

Undoubtedly, India is OnePlus' single largest market lined up with an ambitious plan including presence in the offline market, setting up service centers, and several experience outlets to allow customers to 'touch and feel' the devices. Primarily seen as an online brand, the company also collaborated with Tata Group's Croma, Reliance Retail and more in a bid to connect with the customers.  First R&D facility in India! Apart from launching stores, OnePlus recently opened its first Research & Development (R&D) facility in India in Hyderabad. Furthermore, the company is planning to invest Rs. 1000 crore into its R&D facility over the next 3 years. In fact, this facility will play a significant role in driving innovations that are centric and relevant to the company's Indian community. Hire fresh talent! In addition to it, the company will also leverage the experienced and ingenious talent from Hyderabad, one of the biggest IT hubs in the country.  The center will also contribute to nurturing and giving opportunities to fresh talent with the company's ongoing campus hiring program at several universities including the IIT Delhi and IIT Mumbai initiated last year.  According to the OnePlus, India has some of the most passionate OnePlus community members; the city is also one of ...

OnePlus 7T Pro and OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition with 6.67-inch Quad HD 90Hz curved display, Snapdragon 855 Plus surface ahead of India launch in September

OnePlus is expected to launch 'OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro' on September 26th in India and both phones have been in a lot of leaks so far. Recently, a render revealed a 2K 90Hz display, circular triple camera module on the OnePlus 7T and purported images of OnePlus 7T Pro surfaced too. On similar lines, now, key specifications of OnePlus 7T Pro and OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition have surfaced. According to a new render, OnePlus 7T Pro and 7T Pro McLaren Edition are said to sport a similar design to its predecessor, OnePlus 7 Pro. There will not be any differences in external design most likely, but we can expect OnePlus to introduce a new Haze Blue colour option. However, the back panel of the 7T Pro McLaren Edition is said to sport a new design with a textured pattern, according to the renders. Regarding the specifications, both OnePlus 7T Pro and 7T Pro McLaren Edition is said to sport a 6.67-inch Quad HD 90Hz curved Fluid AMOLED display and is said to be powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus SoC paired with 8GB RAM with 256GB storage and the McLaren Edition is said to ...

Samsung Galaxy A90 5G with 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED Infinity-U display, Snapdragon 855, triple rear cameras surface

Samsung Galaxy A90 5G, the company's next generation smartphone has been in the leaks for sometime now. Recently the name of the phone surfaced on the official site, which also confirmed 25W super fast charging. Now the retail box of the phone has surfaced in Korea confirming the design and the specifications of the phone. There is also a poster of the phone with the model number SM-A908N. This reveals a 6.7-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-U display, 48MP + 5MP + 8MP triple rear cameras, 32MP front camera, 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. This just says Octa-Core processor, but it should be Snapdragon 855 combined with Qualcomm's X50 modem for 5G connectivity. It should also feature an in-display fingerprint scanner. Earlier rumors revealed ‘Tilt OIS’ technology which is exclusive to Samsung. In this technology the lens tilts up or down during a movement, so even if the smartphone tilts a bit, it always tries to keep the photographed object straight and centered. Samsung Galaxy A90 5G rumored specifications 6.7-inch (2400 x 1080 pixels) Full HD+ Infinity-U Super AMOLED displayOcta-Core Snapdragon 855 7nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 640 GPU6GB RAM, 128GB StorageAndroid 9.0 (Pie) with Samsung One UIDual SIM48MP rear camera with ...

Redmi K20 Pro Android 10 based MIUI 10 testing to start soon as recruitment begins

Xiaomi launched the Redmi K20 Pro smartphone in India last month running MIUI 10.3 Global Stable on top of Android 9.0 (Pie), the smartphone recently made its debut as Mi 9T Pro in global markets. The Redmi K20 Pro Chinese variant was amongst the devices eligible for Android Q Beta update. The company has a tradition of involving users in MIUI testing for their devices and in case you are a Redmi K20 Pro user and want to explore Android 10 based MIUI 10 Global Stable before everyone else, there is good news for you as Xiaomi is looking for MIUI Stable ROM testers for these devices, you can apply hereto be a part of the Beta testing team in case you’re interested. 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 Telegram to discuss bugs with other testers and team. Deadline for applying for the above-mentioned devices is 9:00 PM, 8th Sep, and users will be notified by 11th Sep regarding their selection. We will keep updating the MIUI update tracker ...

Nubia Red Magic 3S gaming smartphone with Snapdragon 855 Plus to be announced on September 5

Nubia launched the Red Magic 3 gaming smartphone in India a couple of months back. It came with a 90Hz display, Snapdragon 855 SoC, active cooling system and more. Now, Nubia is gearing up to launch the new Red Magic 3S and the company has scheduled an event on September 5th 2019 in China where it will be unveiling the gaming smartphone. Nubia has posted an invitation on Weibo which reveals the name of the smartphone i.e., Red Magic 3S along with the date and time i.e., 5th September 2019 14:00 CST (5:30PM IST). The teaser image does not reveal any other information and there are not many details known on the key specifications of the Red Magic 3S. However, last month Nubia was among other OEMs that teased the launch of Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus powered smartphone after the launch of the SoC by Qualcomm and in fact, Nubia also confirmed that the successor to the Red Magic 3 will be powered by Snapdragon 855 Plus. So, we can expect the upcoming Red Magic 3S to be powered the latest Snapdragon 855 Plus SoC which features an overclocked CPU, faster GPU and more. We should know more information once the smartphone ...

Nokia tops global rankings in providing software and security updates

Software update is an important factor to look for when purchasing a smartphone and many brands are now stepping up efforts in providing software updates and security patches regularly. Nokia is one among them and is known for providing quick software updates and supporting old smartphones too. On similar lines, according to a report by CounterPoint Research, Nokia leads global rankings in updating smartphone software and security. According to the report, in the Android Pie adoption list, nearly 96% of smartphones sold by Nokia in Q3 2018 is already running Android 9 Pie or have had an Android Pie update issued to them. It is followed by Samsung with 89%, Xiaomi with 84%, HUAWEI with 82%, Lenovo with 43%, OPPO with 35%, vivo with 18%, LG with 16%, Alcatel with 14%, TECNO with 5% and other brands with 15%. The report also shows that only around a quarter of the top Android models are updated to the latest OS version. In another exhibit, the time taken by top 10 manufacturers to upgrade their smartphone lineup to the latest Android version was revealed. Nokia was found to update its wide range of smartphones regularly and Xiaomi and Lenovo also rank high in ...

OnePlus 7T with 6.55-inch Quad HD 90Hz display, triple rear cameras surface ahead of India launch in September

OnePlus is expected to launch 'OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro' smartphones first in India on September 26th 2019 and a lot of leaks and renders have surfaced including a render of OnePlus 7T with a circular triple rear camera module. On similar lines, now, a new report reveals the key specifications of the OnePlus 7T smartphone. OnePlus 7T is said to sport a 6.55-inch Quad HD SUPER AMOLED display with a smaller notch this time and OnePlus is expected to include a 2K display this time with the 7T. The display will also come with a 90Hz refresh rate this time just like the OnePlus 7 Pro. It is expected to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus SoC paired with 8GB RAM with 128GB storage / 8GB RAM with 256GB storage options and pack a 3800mAh battery. Regarding the optics, the triple rear camera setup is expected to be housed in a circular camera module and could be a combination of 48MP+16MP+12MP. The front-facing camera is expected to be a 16MP unit and the cameras are said to support 960fps 10 seconds slow-motion video, nightscape and wide angle video as well. The dimensions are said to be 161.2 x ...

OnePlus TV launching in India in September on Amazon.in [Update: Android TV updates for at least 3 years]

Update: August 29, 2019 — After confirming that the OnePlus TV will run Android TV platform, the company has confirmed that it has strong partnership with Google, it will be working alongside Google to optimize the Android TV user experience and offer Android TV updates for at least 3 years. OnePlus CEO Pete Lau recently showed the production line of OnePlus TV. Last week, our first #OnePlusTV came off the production line - a truly monumental moment. Within this box you'll find over 2 years of dreams, milestones and of course an amazing TV. Proud to seal the very first box, and can't wait for you to see it! pic.twitter.com/hFuChx6bJW— Pete Lau (@PeteLau) August 27, 2019 Earlier: August 22, 2019 — OnePlus has confirmed 55-inch QLED model officially. It might also launch 43-inch and 65-inch as well, as rumored earlier. Update: August 21, 2019 — Update: OnePlus has confirmed that OnePlus TV will be made available on Amazon.in. 'Notify Me' option is now live that will offers regular alerts leading up to the launch and open sales. Back in September last year OnePlus confirmed that it is working on its first Smart TV with a premium design.  Last week it revealed the name and logo of the ...

Apple launches independent repair provider program in US to offer repair options for out-of-warranty iPhones

Apple has been doing a pilot program over the past year with 20 independent repair businesses in North America, Europe and Asia who are currently offering genuine parts for repairs for the new 'independent repair program'. Now, Apple is officially launching the new independent repair provider program that allows more independent repair shops to buy 'genuine Apple parts' and offer repair options for out-of-warranty iPhones and other Apple products. With this new repair program, small and large independent repair businesses will get the same genuine parts, tools, training, repair manuals and diagnostics as its Apple Authorized Service Providers (AASPs). Apple says that the new repair program complements Apple’s continued investment in its growing global network of over 5,000 AASPs. Image of Apple Recycle Program Apple is not charging a fee from businesses who opt-in to the independent repair program and businesses need to have an Apple-certified technician who can perform the repairs in order to qualify for the repair program and the process for certification is simple and free of charge. Qualifying repair businesses will receive Apple-genuine parts, tools, training, repair manuals and diagnostics at the same cost as AASPs. The program is launching in the US and is also expected ...

Realme releases kernel source for realme X

Realme has gained popularity since its inception because of VFM offerings in the mid-range smartphone segment. In July, it launched the Realme X, it's most premium offering to date. It packs a 6.53-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display from Samsung with a sixth-generation in-display fingerprint scanner and 91.2% screen-to-body ratio, is powered by Snapdragon 710 Mobile Platform with up to 8GB of RAM. Now, the company has released kernel sources for the Realme X, so there are good chances that we see custom ROMs for the smartphone in coming months. The company has also updated its Bootloader unlock tool, and Realme X users can now unlock the bootloader of their devices but unlocking bootloader will downgrade the Widevine certification level to L3 from L1 and users will no longer be able to enjoy HD content on apps like Hotstar, Amazon Prime Videos, and Netflix. Unlocking the bootloader will erase all the data on the device and might affect OTA updates, users will also not get official OTA updates as bootloader unlocking makes the secure data partition inaccessible. The company also says that bootloader unlocking and flashing a custom ROM will not affect the warranty of the device. Bootloader unlocking for realme 5 and realme 5 ...

Xiaomi Mi TV 4A Pro and Mi TV 4C Pro Android 9.0 (Pie) roll out in September, coming to older Mi TV 4A series soon

Xiaomi launched Mi TV 4C Pro 32-inch HD ready TV running Patchwall based on Android 8.1 (Oreo) last year, making the company one of the first to ship Android 8.1 (Oreo) out of the box. The company launched the Mi LED TV 4A PRO earlier this year with the same OS version. Today the company has announced that it has started rolling out Android 9.0 (Pie) Android TV update to these users. Xiaomi also adds that these are one of the TVs to get Android Pie update. Other older models will get the update after that. The Mi TV 4A 32-inch and 43-inch models will also get the update soon, and the company started beta testing for them last month. Xiaomi launched Mi TV 4A 32-inch HD ready and 43-inch Full HD models last year running Patchwall based on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow). These will get Android 9.0 (Pie) Android TV update directly, skipping Android Oreo. The company at that time said that Amlogic chip needed extended engineering work to support new Android TV images which are 7 or above, and it had worked extensively with the companies to bring the update. The update to the older TVs also includes Android TV adding Play Store, built-in ...

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G gaming laptop with 15.6-inch Full HD display, Geforce GTX 1660Ti launched in India for Rs. 99,990

ASUS launched ultra-slim gaming laptop ROG Zephyrus G (GA502) to cater to a wide range of audience in India, under the ROG banners. According to the company claims it not only covers all the gaming essentials but also extends an ultra-slim and compact experience at an affordable price bracket. This laptop supports 120Hz display refresh rate, which doubles the output of standard screens, thus fully supporting the triple-digit frame rates that the GPU can deliver. Furthermore, the Zephyrus G (GA502) offers 81% screen-to-body ratio for an immersive feel. It also has an intelligent cooling system, powered by self-cleaning thermal module, anti-dust tunnel fans, 33% thinner blades for up to 17% improved airflow, fan scenario profiles and modes. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502 Specifications Display: 15.6" FHD 120Hz IPS display, anti-glareProcessor: AMD Ryzen 7 3750HGrahic card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6GB GDDR6RAM: 16GB DDR4 2400MHzStorage: 512GB/ M.2 NVMe PCIe SSDWindows 10Battery: 76Wh 4-cell Lithium-ionDimensions: 360 x 252 x 19.9 mm; Weight: 2.1kgConnectivity: RJ-45 jack, USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type‑C w/ DisplayPort 1.4, USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type‑A, HDMI 2.0b, 3.5 mm audio combo jack, Kensington lock The gaming centric Asus ROG Zephyrus G (GA 502) is now available in India from Flipkart for Rs. ...

LG Q70 with 6.4-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 675, triple rear cameras, Hi-Fi Quad DAC, military-level durability announced

LG has announced Q70, the company's latest smartphone in the Q Series in Korea. This is the successor of Q60 that was introduced at the MWC earlier this year. This has a 6.4-inch Full HD+ punch hole display, which houses a 16-megapixel camera, is powered by Snapdragon 675 SoC with 4GB of RAM, runs Android Pie, has a 32-megapixel rear camera along with a 13-megapixel ultra wide lens and a 5-megapixel depth sensing camera for portrait shots. The phone has a glass back, metal frame, Hi-Fi Quad DAC and is MIL-STD-810G compliant that can withstand impact, vibration, high temperature, low temperature, thermal shock, and humidity, features DTS: X 3D 3D Cinema Sound and has a dedicated Google Assistant button. The phone has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and packs a 4000mAh battery with Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0. LG Q70 specifications 6.4-inch (2310 x 1080 pixels) Full HD+ 18.5:9 aspect ratio Full Vision Display2GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 675 Mobile Platform with Adreno 612 GPU4GB RAM, 64GB internal storage, expandable memory up to 2TB with microSDAndroid 9.0 (Pie)Dual SIM32MP rear camera with f/1.8 aperture, LED flash, 13MP 120-degree ultra-wide camera, 5MP depth sensor16MP front-facing cameraFingerprint sensorDimensions:162.1×76.8×8.3mm; Weight: 198g3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio, 32-bit Hi-Fi Quad DAC, ...

Aipower Wearbuds First Impressions – Fitness Band-housed True Wireless Earbuds

Aipower introduced Wearbuds as the world’s first wireless earbuds that can be charged inside a fitness band back in June on Kickstarter, which ended few weeks back. The company has moved on Indiegogo. I've been using the wearbuds for sometime now, and here is the first impressions. Box Contents Aipower Wirless Earbuds in Shiny Black color2 x Ear tipsFitness BandMagnetic charging cableQuick Start Guide and Warranty information (2 years) The Wearbuds has a 0.96-inch (160 x 80 pixels) 65k color TFT touchscreen which shows the date, time and battery capacity. It also shows smartphone notifications which are customizable for calls, texts and social apps using Aipower app. You can just swipe the screen to view heart rate, daily report that shows steps, distance, calories burnt and floors climbed. The band has 7-axis accelerometer (including a pressure sensor). The Sport option lets you choose several modes such as Walking, Running and Cycling. You can just select one activity, and it starts measuring the distance, calories burnt and heart rate. You can double tap to pause it. It also has sleep tracking. The touch response is decent, but it could have been better since you need to swipe the display hard to register input. This ...

Lenovo Tab M8 with 8-inch HD/FHD display, metal body and Tab M7 announced

Lenovo has introduced new Tab M7 and Tab M8, two new tablets in the M series ahead of IFA 2019 next week. The Tab M7 has a 7-inch WSVGA screen and the Tab M8 comes in HD and Full HD options. These have built-in Kid’s Mode 3.0 that offers rich and customized kids’ content for children under 12 years of age. "Kids who pick up the tablet will be switched directly to their kids’ account, which features a child-friendly interface with access to games, built-in applications, videos, audio and books that offer educational content in 44 languages," said the company. Parental controls are also available to limit children’s usage time, while the eye-protection mode is automatically turned on to help protect sensitive young eyes. The display has certification from TÜV Rheinland for eye protection and comfort. The Lenovo Tab M7 comes with the Android 9 Pie (Go Edition) for the 1GB RAM edition. Both these run Android Pie. The Tab M7 has 90% full metal back cover and the M8 Lenovo Tab M7 specifications 7-inch (1024 x 600 pixels) IPS screen with 350 nit (Typ.), 300 nit (Min.) brightness 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT8321 (WiFi) / MT8765B (LTE) processor 1GB / 2GB RAM, 8GB ...

Redmi Note 8 Hands On and First Impressions

Xiaomi's Redmi brand today introduced the Redmi Note 8 smartphone at an event in China along with the Redmi Note 8 Pro. This is the successor of the most popular Redmi Note 7 that was first introduced in China back in January, and is one of the first in the price range to offer 48MP Quad camera setup. We got to check out the smartphone at the event. Here is our first impressions. The Redmi Note 8 features a 6.3-inch (2340 × 1080 pixels) Full HD+ dot drop display with up to 90% screen-to-body ratio. The company said that it has received low-blue-light eye protection certification by Germany’s TÜV Rheinland. Inside the notch there is a 13-megapixel camera. Powered by the latest Snapdragon 655 11nm Mobile Platform, it has up to 6GB (LPDDR4x) RAM and up to 128GB storage. It runs Android Pie with MIUI 10 on top. Coming to the button placements, the power button and the volume rockers are on the right, Dual SIM slot is on the left, and the company doesn’t miss out on the IR sensor, which is on the top, along with the secondary microphone. The USB Type-C Port, dust-proof speakers grill and the 3.5mm ...

Apple Special Event scheduled on September 10; iPhone 11, Watch Series 5 expected

It is that time of the year when news on the upcoming iPhone models and other Apple products start to surface and there has been leaks and rumours on the upcoming iPhone 11 series. Now, Apple has officially scheduled an event in Cupertino, California on September 10th, 2019, putting an end to all leaks and rumours. Apple has sent out media events for 'Apple Special Event' on September 10th, 2019 and the invite says 'By innovation Only'. The event will take place at 10 AM PDT in Cupertino, California. The invite does not explicitly mention what the company is going to announce, but going by reports and past record, Apple is expected to launch new iPhone 11 models which could be named iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Max/Pro and iPhone 11R. Recent reports suggested that the new iPhones will sport triple camera system housed in a square camera bump. On similar lines, the new iPhones are said to feature an ultra-wide-angle lens to provide a wider field of view and the sensors are said to capture three images simultaneously and use new AI software to correct the combined picture automatically. The video recording capabilities are also said to been upgraded on the new iPhone models. We can ...

Redmi Note 8 Pro Hands On and First Impressions

Xiaomi's Redmi brand today introduced the Redmi Note 8 Pro smartphone at an event in China. This is the world's first phone to be powered by MediaTek Helio G90T chipset and is also first in the range to feature liquid cooling, and the first to be available in the market with a 64MP camera. We got to check out the smartphone at the event. Here is our first impressions. The Redmi Note 8 Pro features a large 6.53-inch (2340 × 1080 pixels) Full HD+ dot drop display with up to 91.4% screen-to-body ratio. The company said that it has received low-blue-light eye protection certification by Germany’s TÜV Rheinland. Inside the notch there is a 20-megapixel camera. Powered by the latest MediaTek Helio G90T Octa-Core processor clocked up to 2.05GHz along with Mali-G76 3EEMC4GPU with up to 800MHz, it provides AI power up to 1TMACs. There is also liquid cooling to prevent heating even during peak performance for extended periods of gaming. It comes with up to 8GB (LPDDR4x) RAM and up to 128GB (UFS 2.1) storage. Coming to the button placements, the power button and the volume rockers are on the right, Dual SIM slot is on the left, and the ...

Lenovo Z6 Pro, Lenovo K10 Note and Lenovo A6 Note launching in India on September 5

Lenovo recently launched the Tab V7 with 6.9-inch FHD+ display in India and last year, the company launched the K9 smartphone with dual front and rear cameras. Now, Lenovo has scheduled an event on September 5 in India where it will be launching three new smartphones - Lenovo Z6 Pro, Lenovo K10 Note and Lenovo A6 Note. Alongside the launch of Lenovo Z6 Pro smartphone in India, the company will also be launching K10 Note and A6 Note smartphones. Lenovo Z6 Pro is the flagship model from Lenovo that was announced in China earlier this year whereas Lenovo K10 Note and A6 Note will be launched first in India. The media invite reveals that the Lenovo K10 Note will feature triple rear cameras, rear fingerprint sensor and a gradient back, which looks similar to the Z6 Lite that was introduced in China back in May. The K10 Note comes with the tagline 'Born to Play' which suggests that it might be a gaming-centric smartphone. Lenovo A6 Note, on the other hand, comes with the tagline 'Capture Stunning Photos' and the invite reveals that the A6 Note will feature dual rear cameras with accents around the camera ring, rear fingerprint sensor ...

OPPO, OnePlus and HUAWEI rank in top three Indian mobile brands in smartphones survey

'Numr Research' which is a market research firm conducted a survey and unveiled Net Promoter Score which reveals ranks of various smartphones in India and OPPO, OnePlus, HUAWEI grab top three ranks in Indian mobile brands. NetPromoter Score(NPS) is a metric for calculating the customer satisfaction and loyalty towards a particular brand. OPPO leads the way with an NPS score of 84, followed by OnePlus and HUAWEI whereas Apple got an NPS score of 68 Xiaomi got a score of 66, Lenovo got a score of 64 and Samsung got an NPS score of 63. As per the findings, 52% of people reported that they currently own only 1 smartphone, 42% of people reported that they have 2 smartphones and another 5% of people reported having 3 personal smartphones while 1% claimed that they have 4 smartphones and/or more. The reports also revealed that users spend over an hour each on online shopping (64 min), social media (67 min), and watching movies/ videos (69 min). Users spend 56 min on phone calls and video calls every day on an average and 43 minutes are spent listening to music daily whereas they spend another 41 minutes on average in texting. The ...

Redmi Note 8 Pro India launch details

Xiaomi's Redmi brand today introduced the Redmi Note 8 series smartphones. In an interview Redmi General Manager and VP, Lu Weibing has confirmed that the company will launch the Redmi Note 8 smartphone in India in 2 to 3 months. He also confirmed that the company has already started working on BIS certification in the country. To remind you, the Redmi Note 7 that was introduced back in January in China was launched in India in February, a month after the launch and the Redmi Note 7 Pro was launched in India first. Mi Fans. Thank u for your excitement for #RedmiNote8Pro, world's 1st phone to be launched with #64MP Quad Camera 📸We'll do our best to bring them to India asap! However, certification & testing might take ~8 weeks. Will keep you posted.8 weeks for #RedmiNote8! 😎#Xiaomi ❤️ https://ift.tt/2HrtO5h; #MiFan Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) August 29, 2019 Xiaomi India head and VP Manu Jain also confirmed that certification and testing might take approximately eight weeks, so we can expect the phone only in October or November in India. To remind you the Redmi Note 8 Pro uses Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on both front and rear, packs a 6.53-inch FHD+ dot ...

CLAW SM50 closed back studio monitor and DJ headphones launched for Rs. 2490

CLAW, the brand known for its wide range of audio products has launched its new professional studio monitor & DJ headphones - CLAW SM50 in India. It is a multi-purpose headphones with a foldable design and has been constructed for all kind of audio enthusiast. CLAW SM50 is a closed-back headphone that features a foldable design with a 90-degree ear cup swivel feature for one-ear monitoring. It has a 40mm dual-diaphragm driver unit, a frequency response of 20 – 20,000 Hz, sensitivity 105 ±3 dB and the impedance is 32Ω. It also features a 3.5mm and 6.3mm dual output ports along with 2 interchangeable cables(3-meter coiled cable and a 1.2-meter straight cable with mic and in-line controls). The SM50 measures 18 x 8 x 20 cm, weighs 168g and comes in Black colour option. It is priced at Rs. 2490 but can be purchased from Amazon.in for Rs. 2290.

TECNO Spark Go and Spark 4 Air with 6.1-inch Dot Notch display launched in India for Rs. 5499 and Rs. 6999

TECNO has today launched its new Spark Series of smartphones in India with two new models - Spark Go and Spark 4 Air. TECNO Spark Go and Spark 4 Air come after the launch of TECNO Phantom 9 last month. TECNO Spark 4 Air TECNO Spark 4 Air flaunts a 6.1-inch HD+ Dot Notch display with 85 per-cent screen to body ratio and 450 nits brightness. It is powered by a 2.0 GHz Quad-Core MediaTek Helio A22 Octa-Core SoC paired with 3GB RAM with 32GB internal storage and the storage can be expandable up to 256GB through microSD. It has 2.5D curved edges and has a gradient finish to the back. Regarding the optics, the Spark 4 Air sports a dual rear camera setup with a combination of 13MP f/1.8 + VGA along with dual-LED flash and the front-facing camera is 5MP unit with flash as well. It comes with features like AI Beauty Mode, Portrait Mode, in-build localized AR Stickers and Wide Selfie Mode. It runs on Android 9 Pie on top of HiOS 5.0, has a 3000mAh battery and has a fingerprint scanner as well. TECNO Spark 4 Air specifications 6.1-inch (1500 X 720) pixels) HD+ display with 85% ...

OPPO Reno 2 Unboxing and First Impressions

OPPO got everyone talking in 2018 when it launched its innovative and exciting Find X. Since then, OPPO has rolled out a handful of other phones and Reno series earlier this year. After a lot of speculations and leaks, OPPO launched its Reno 2 series of smartphones globally at an event in India. Here we have the unboxing and first impressions of the phone. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjM3LTj6_V8&t=4s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjHZ1PeXj-Y Box Contents OPPO Reno 2 smartphone in Luminous Black color2-pin VOOC 3.0 20W fast charger USB Type-C CableProtective caseSIM Ejector toolHeadsetUser manual and warranty information This smartphone comes with plenty of features to differentiate it from the competition: a bezel and notch-free display, quad-cameras on the back, the 'shark-fin' pop-up camera on the top edge and of course the 3.5mm audio jack. With Reno 2, the company has upped the design and quality of the device even more. The even weight distribution and curved glass back panel of the phone makes it very ergonomic. It has Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection on the back. Just like its predecessor, the Reno 2 also has a tiny circular reflective element on the top of the strip in the middle, right below the camera module. We guess OPPO has placed the protruding circular ...

RedmiBook 14 Pro with 14-inch FHD display, 10th gen Intel core processors, metal body announced

Along with the Redmi Note 8 series, Redmi also introduced the RedmiBook 14 Pro, which is the upgraded version of the RedmiBook 14 that was introduced back in May. It has the same 14-inch Full HD screen with 5.75 mm ultra narrow bezels and 81.2% screen-to-body ratio and NVIDIA GeForce MX 250 GPU, but this has a faster 10th gen Intel Core i5/i7 processors that promises 13% overall performance increase compared to the previous gen processor. It has a metal body, yet it weighs 1.5kg, features 19mm large key spacing with 1.3 mm key travel for a more comfortable typing experience, similar to the predecessor. It also has fast charging that lets you charge 50% in 35 minutes which it's off. RedmiBook 14 Pro specifications 14-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) 16:9 display, 178° wide viewing angle, 250 nits brightness1.8GHz Intel Core i7-10510U (8MB L3 Cache, up to 4.9GHz) / 1.6GHz Intel Core i5-10210U (6MB L3 Cache, up to 4.2GHz) processor2GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce MX250 graphics8G DDR4 2133MHz RAM, 256GB / 512GB SATA SSD storageWindows 10WiFi 802.11ac 2×2 (2.4GHz and 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.0, 2 x USB 3.0 port, 1 x USB 2.0, HDMIDimensions:323x228x17.95mm ; Weight:1.5kg 3.5mm headphone / microphone jack, Realtek ALC256M ,  2x 1.5W  speakers, DTS audio46W battery with fast charging, up ...

Redmi TV with 70-inch 4K HDR screen announced

Along with its Redmi Note 8 series, Xiaomi's Redmi brand also introduced its first Redmi TV, as it had promised. It has a large 70-inch 4K screen with HDR support, has minimal bezels, 6th generation quality engine, quad-core 64-bit high-performance Amologic processor, PatchWall artificial Intelligence voice and Bluetooth voice remote control. It has a separate cavity speaker, Dolby Atmos and let you cast content to the phone with just by scanning the QR code on the TV using your phone. Redmi TV specifications 70-inch (3840 × 2160 pixels) 4K display with 178-degree viewing angle, HDR 101.5GHz Quad-Core Amologic Cortex A53 processor with 750MHz Mali-450MP3 GPU2GB RAM, 16GB internal memoryPatchWallWiFi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz / 5GHz), Bluetooth 4.2, 3 x HDMI, 2 x USB, S/PDIFSupports H.264, Real, MPEG1/2/4, etc.DTS audio, Dolby Audio The Redmi TV is priced at 3799 yuan (US$ 531 / Rs. 38,130 approx.) and will go on sale in China from September 10th. Source

Redmi Note 8 Pro with 6.53-inch FHD+ display, Helio G90T, liquid cooling, up to 8GB RAM, quad rear camera announced

Xiaomi's Redmi brand just announced the Redmi Note 8 Pro, the company's latest mid-range smartphone at an event in China, as it had promised. It has a 6.53-inch Full HD+ LCD screen with 2.05mm narrow top frame, 1.8mm narrow left and right borders and 4.2mm bottom border offering 91.4% screen-to-body ratio and has TÜV Rheinland eye protection certification. It the world's first smartphone to be powered by the latest MediaTek Helio G90T SoC and is the first phone in the price range to feature liquid cooling that will reduce the temperature of the phone by 4 to 6 degrees. The phone features a 64-megapixel primary rear camera with 1/1.7" Samsung Samsung GW1 Sensor with ISOCELL Plus technology  that delivers higher color fidelity along with up to a 15% enhancement in light sensitivity and the Smart ISO supported by Dual Conversion Gain (DCG) technology intelligently adjusts the ISO sensitivity based on ambient light intensity. It has an 8-megapixel 120° ultra-wide angle lens, 2-megapixel depth sensor and a 2-megapixel sensor for 2cm macro shots. There is a 20-megapixel camera on the front. The phone features a 3D glass back curved on the four sides and has a splash resistant body with IP52 ratings. It is the first ...

Redmi Note 8 with 6.3-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 665, quad rear cameras announced

Xiaomi's Redmi brand just announced the Redmi Note 8, the company's latest mid-range smartphone in the Note series in China, as it had promised. It has a 6.39-inch Full HD+ LCD screen with 90% screen-to-body ratio, TÜV Rheinland eye protection certification, is powered by Snapdragon 665 11nm Mobile Platform with up to 4GB RAM, features a 48-megapixel main camera with 4-in-1 pixel binning for low-light shots, 8-megapixel 120° ultra-wide angle lens, 2-megapixel depth sensor and a 2-megapixel sensor for 2cm macro shots. There is a 13-megapixel camera on the front. The phone features an improved speaker with 40% better output compared to the predecessor, smart PA, nano mesh with nanoscale filament for patented automatic cleaning of dust. It has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, which is 30% smaller than the Note 7, but it unlocks faster and comes with 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection on the front and back with splash-resistant coating. It packs a 4000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging. Redmi Note 8 specifications 6.39-inch (2340 ×1080 pixels) Full HD+ 19:5:9 2.5D curved glass LCD screen, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protectionOcta Core Snapdragon 665 11nm Mobile Platform (Quad 2GHz Kryo 260 + Quad 1.8GHz Kryo 260 CPUs) with Adreno 610 ...

10.or RAVE portable speakers, MOVE fitness band, MOVE+ fitness smartwatch and COSMOS GPS smartwatch launched starting at Rs. 1299

10.or (pronounced Tenor), a popular smartphone brand has announced it foray into fitness and entertainment categories and has launched two new speakers - RAVE and RAVE+ as well as a MOVE fitness band, MOVE+ Fitness Smartwatch and COSMOS GPS Smartwatch. The 10.or RAVE and RAVE+ portable Bluetooth speakers have a water-resistant body with IPX5 ratings, microphone for hands-free calling and promise 10 hours of playback on a single charge. The 10.or MOVE fitness band has a color LCD screen, touch button below the screen, activity tracking, app notifications on your wrist and up to 15 days of standby. The MOVE+ fitness smartwatch has a 1.3-inch color LCD screen, similar touch button below the screen, IP68 ratings for water resistance, step counter, app notifications on your wrist and up to 30 days of standby. The 10.or COSMOS smartwatch has an Always on trans reflective screen, built-in compass, GPS, step counter, heart rate sensor, water-resistant body, app notifications on your wrist and up to 40 days of standby. The 10.or RAVE and RAVE+ are priced at Rs. 1299 and Rs. 1599, respectively. The 10.or MOVE fitness band, MOVE+ Fitness Smartwatch and COSMOS GPS Smartwatch are priced at Rs. 1599, Rs. 1999 and Rs. 3999, respectively. ...

HONOR 20S with 6.26-inch FHD+ display, triple rear cameras, 32MP in-screen camera to be announced on September 4

HUAWEI's HONOR brand today confirmed that it will introduce new HONOR 20S smartphone, a cheaper version of the HONOR 20 in China on September 4th. The official image shows triple rear cameras with a 48-megapixel main camera and side-mounted fingerprint scanner. This should be the YAL-AL50 model that got certified by TENAA recently. This also confirms 6.26-inch FHD+ punch hole display and a 32-megapixel front camera, similar to the HONOR 20. It also revealed a 3650mAh battery and the 3C certification revealed 20W fast charging. It shows a 12GB RAM version, which could be some special edition. HONOR 20S rumored specifications 6.26-inch (2340×1080 pixels) FHD+ All-View display, 412 PPIHUAWEI 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 GPU6GB LPDDR4x RAM with 128GB storage, 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4x RAM with 256GB storageAndroid 9.0 (Pie) with Magic UI 2.1Dual SIM48MP rear camera with 1/2″ Sony IMX586 sensor, f/1.8 aperture, AIS, 8MP Ultra Wide Angle lens, 2MP camera32MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture, 3D Portrait LightingSide-mounted fingerprint sensorDimensions: 154.25×73.97×7.87mm;  Weight: 172gDual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz and 5GHz), Bluetooth 5 LE, GPS, USB Type-C3750mAh (typical) / 3650mAh (minimum) ...

Fitbit Versa 2 Swimproof Fitness Smartwatch announced in India starting at Rs. 20999

Fitbit has introduced Fitbit Versa 2, the next generation smartwatch and the successor of last year's model with swimproof design, innovative sleep features like Sleep Score and smart wake, even more advanced health, fitness and smart features. It has an on-device microphone, which enables Fitbit’s first-ever Amazon Alexa smartwatch experience, along with a Spotify app that allows users to control their music and podcasts. It will offer faster performance, thousands of apps and clock faces and a brighter, crisper AMOLED screenwith an optional always-on mode and 5+ days battery life. Fitbit Versa 2 features and specifications AMOLED TouchscreenSupports iPhone (4S and later) and Android (5.0 and later)Water resistant to 50 meters3-axis accelerometer, Optical heart rate monitor, Altimeter, Ambient light sensor, Vibration motor, Relative SpO2 sensor for estimating blood oxygen levels Built-in microphoneWiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 LE, GPS, NFC15+ Exercise Modes – Use Swim, Run & other modes to see real-time stats while you exerciseTrack time in light, deep and REM sleep stages & get insights about your nightConnected GPS – See pace & distance during runs or rides by connecting to your phone’s GPS.Enhanced PurePulse heart rate tracking with greater accuracy during exercises like cycling, intervals and runningInbuilt storage lets you store ...

Mercury Boom multimedia wooden speaker launched for Rs. 800

Mercury which is a brand of Kobian Pte.Ltd and known for its range of audio products has today launched its new 'Boom' multimedia wooden speaker in India. It is a plug-and-play multimedia speaker that is compatible with PC, laptop, tablet, and televisions. Mercury Boom multimedia speaker comes with 6 watt RMS, has a frequency response of 90 Hz 20 kHz, a signal-to-noise ratio is 60dB, and the impedance is 4 Ohms. The speaker driver unit is 2 x 52mm and the interface is Stereo with USB Power, it connects through 3.5mm port and is a plug-and-play device that is compatible with multiple devices. Mercury Boom speaker comes in Brown, Oak, Red and Black colour options. Mercury Boom is priced at Rs. 800 and comes with a 12-month warranty. It is available to buy through the Kobian network of authorized distributors and dealers. In related news, the company launched Harmony and Wave multimedia speakers in India recently. Commenting on the launch, Ms Sushmita Das, Country Manager - India, Kobian Pte Ltd. said: We are extremely happy to launch Boom USB wooden speaker in India. Boom speakers are designed to deliver natural bass and dynamic sounds. Its high quality and high-performance system bring fantastic music experience throughout the home.

UNISOC Tiger T618 12nm Octa-Core SoC with upgraded image processing and AI capabilities and Tiger T710 with dual-core NPU announced

UNISOC, a global supplier of mobile communications chipsets and IoT chipsets today launched two new SoCs - Tiger T618 and Tiger T710. These are Octa-Core SoCs built on 12nm architecture and come with fully upgraded image processing and AI capabilities. Tiger T618 Tiger T618 is a 12nm Octa-Core SoC with 2 x 2.0 GHz Arm Cortex-A75 and 6 x 1.8 GHz Arm Cortex-A55 cores along with a Mali G52 MP2 GPU. It features fifth-generation of UNISOC-proprietary Image Engine Vivimagic 5.0 and comes with integrated Tri-core ISP. It also supports Android Neural Network API (NNAPI) and regarding the display, it supports a wide gamut colour management system and an intelligent context recognition system. Tiger T618 has Dual SIM, Dual Standby (DSDS) capability with 4G VoLTE, ViLTE support and it has six wireless radio modes, TDD-LTE / FDD-LTE/TD-SCDMA/WCDMA/CDMA2000/GSM. Features Support for a 48-megapixel camera Upgraded image processing algorithms and AI Tunning tools Support for multi-processing ultra-wide-angle, wide-angle and telephoto image data at the same time with non-delay switchingSupport for three-stage synthetic zoom, multi-camera image fusion technology Supports ultra-wide-angle lens distortion correction and an improved AI engine.Supports face unlock, and supports features such as smart photo classification, scene recognition, face unlocking, AI beautification and AI bokeh for ...

Qualcomm announces 2nd Gen Wi-Fi 6 Networking Pro Series platform with increased network capacity for high-density environments

Wi-Fi 6 was introduced last year based on 802.11ax technology and eventually a range of networking devices with support for Wi-Fi 6 was introduced. Now Qualcomm has announced Qualcomm Networking Pro Series platforms, its second-generation Wi-Fi 6 networking offerings for a faster connectivity experience. 'Qualcomm Networking Pro Series' platforms were announced at the Qualcomm Wi-Fi 6 Day in San Francisco. It comprises of four platforms which are distinguished by format, the scale of application, and computing needs. Qualcomm says that the platforms are designed for densely congested networks and it leverages the company’s Wi-Fi 6 architecture and approach. Qualcomm Networking Pro Series comprises of four platforms - Qualcomm Networking Pro 1200 Platform, Qualcomm Networking Pro 800 Platform, Qualcomm Networking Pro 600 Platform, and Qualcomm Networking Pro 400 Platform. Qualcomm Networking Pro 1200 Platform supports up to 12 spatial streams of Wi-Fi 6 connectivity with up to 2.2GHz Quad-core A53 processorQualcomm Networking Pro 800 Platform supports up to 8 spatial streams of Wi-Fi 6 connectivity with up to 1.4GHz Quad-core A53 processorQualcomm Networking Pro 600 Platform supports up to 6 spatial streams of Wi-Fi 6 connectivity with up to 1.0GHz Quad-core A53 processorQualcomm Networking Pro 400 Platform supports up to 4 spatial streams of Wi-Fi 6 ...

OPPO Enco Q1 Wireless Noise Cancelling water-resistant headphones launched in India for Rs. 7990

Along with the Reno series, OPPO also launched the Enco Q1 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones in India, as it had promised. It uses hybrid active noise cancellation, in which feed-forward and feedback microphones work together with a noise cancelling algorithm to maximally block out surrounding noise. The headphones boast dynamic driver units with 11.8 mm composite diaphragms, in addition to support for AAC format, three immersive 3D audio modes, and audio tuning developed by a specialized acoustics team. The headphones have ENC technology has a precise microphone array that efficiently filters out background noise for calls, feature Bluetooth 5.0 support, quick pairing and have IPX4 ratings for water resistance. The headphones are ergonomically designed, with earbuds that match the shape of the ear and a neckband that aligns with the contour of the neck to maximize comfort and stability. The headphones feature a simple and stylish appearance, a lightweight and comfortable body, and high flexibility, delivering a superior experience for users, says the company. The headphones use a USB-C charging port, and can continuously play audio for 15 hours with noise cancelling on, or 22 hours with noise cancelling off. It has quick charge that offers up to ...

Microsoft schedules hardware event in New York on October 2; Dual screen Surface expected

Microsoft has scheduled a hardware event in New York City on October 2. The company has been having separate launch events from the past couple of years and this year, Microsoft is expected to introduce a range of Surface models including a Dual screen Surface. Microsoft is expected to introduce a new Dual screen Surface device and it has been building the same with the code name "Centaurus" and Microsoft also demonstrated this device at an internal meeting earlier this year. But few reports also suggest that Microsoft might reserve the Centaurus device for 2020. Reports suggest that Microsoft could also introduce a Qualcomm-8cx based Surface ARM device and it is said to be an always-connected PC with support for LTE. The Surface Laptop and Surface Pro hardware could finally come with USB Type-C port this year, but the Intel-based Surface Pro devices won't likely come with in-built LTE support and it could be only included in ARM-based devices. Apart from this, Microsoft could also announce its HoloLens 2 device and it could also refresh the Surface Book and Surface Go tablet. We should know more information on October 2nd when Microsoft makes the official announcements. Source 1, 2

CamScanner app removed from Google Play Store after it was found loaded with Malware

CamScanner, the app that turns your phone into a scanner for intelligent document management is in the news today as Kaspersky researchers recently found malware in the app that could potentially affect devices. The app has now been removed from the Google Play Store. According to a report from Kaspersky researchers, CamScanner app contained a 'Trojan Dropper' module known as 'Trojan-Dropper.AndroidOS.Necro.n' and the researchers have observed this module in some apps preinstalled on Chinese smartphones. The purpose of Trojan Droppers is to install malicious code on a victim's device and the module extracts and runs another malicious module from an encrypted file that is included in the app’s resources. This might start showing intrusive ads to users inside the app and drive them to sign up for paid subscriptions. The latest update of CamScanner does not contain this malicious code, but the versions of the app vary for different devices. Also, some of the users already spotted malicious behaviour in CamScanner app and posted reviews in the Play Store warning users not to install this app. Based on the findings and reportings from Kaspersky, the app has now been removed from the Google Play Store. Source

OPPO Reno 2Z with 6.5-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, 8GB RAM, Quad rear cameras launched in India for Rs. 29990, Reno 2F announced

Along with the Reno 2, OPPO also launched the Reno 2Z and Reno 2F smartphones in India. Both these have a 6.4-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display without notch, but compared to the shark fin, this has a 16-megapixel rising camera. The Reno 2Z is powered by MediaTek’s latest Helio P90 12nm SoC and the Reno 2F is powered by Helio P70. Both the phones have 8GB RAM, 256GB storage, run Android Pie with ColorOS 6.1 on top. These retain the 48-megapixel primary rear camera with Sony IMX586 sensor, 8-megapixel 119° ultra-wide lens and 2-megapixel mono lens, but the telephoto lens is replaced by the 2-megapixel portrait lens. The Reno 2Z supports Ultra Dark Mode, Ultra Steady Video and Ultra Dark Mode camera features, but the Reno 2F only supports the Ultra Night Mode 2.0 feature. These feature 3D curved glass back and light-inspired gradient finish and pack a 4000mAh Battery with VOOC Flash Charge via USB Type-C. OPPO Reno 2Z / 2F specifications 6.53-inch (2340 × 1080 pixels) Full HD+ 19:5:9 aspect ratio AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protectionOcta Core MediaTek Helio P90 12nm processor (Dual 2.2GHz Cortex-A75 + Hexa 2GHz Cortex-A75 CPUs) with IMG PowerVR GM 9446 GPU (Reno ...

OPPO Reno 2 with 6.55-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, 8GB RAM, quad rear cameras launched in India for Rs. 36990

OPPO just launched the Reno 2 smartphone in India, as it had promised. It packs a 6.55-inch Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED panaromic display with ultra narrow bezels and 93.1% screen-to-body ratio, is powered by Snapdragon 730G with 8GB of RAM, Game Boost 2.0, runs Android Pie with ColorOS 6 on top, 48-megapixel primary rear camera with Sony IMX586 sensor, 13-megapixel telephoto lens for 5x hybrid zoom, 20x digital zoom, 8-megapixel 116 degree ultra-wide lens and a 2-megapixel mono lens. It has Ultra steady video mode that combines OIS and EIS, Ultra Dark mode, and Bokeh video for both the front and rear cameras. It has a 16-megapixel Shark fin rising camera on the top. The company says that it will withstand over 200,000 times of lifting and the mechanism takes just 0.8 seconds. It has an in-display fingerprint scanner, gradient 3D Glass back with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. It has a 4000mAh battery respectively with VOOC 3.0 fast charging. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjM3LTj6_V8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjHZ1PeXj-Y OPPO Reno 2 specifications 6.55-inch (2400 × 1080 pixels) Full HD+ 20:9 aspect ratio Dynamic AMOLED display with 100% NTSC color gamut, Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protectionOcta Core (2.2GHz Dual + 1.8GHz Hexa) Snapdragon 730G Mobile Platform with Adreno 618 GPU8GB LPDDR4X RAM with 256GB (UFS ...

Revolt RV300 and RV400 AI-enabled electric bikes launched, starts at Rs. 2999 per month

Revolt Motors introduced RV400 as India’s first fully electric  AI-enabled motorcycle back in June and the company also bookings for the bike exclusively for customers in Delhi and Pune via the company’s official website the same month and on July 5th on Amazon.in for a token amount of Rs 1,000. Today the company officially launched the bike in the country, as it had promised. The battery pack is strategically positioned for balanced CG and weight distribution, says the company. It has 215mm Ground Clearance, IP67 ratings for water resistance, digital instrument cluster with realtime diagnosis such as temperature of the bike, ambient temperature, any errors and lots more. It has disk brakes on the front and back with combined breaking system (CBS) for the rear brake and regenerative braking system (RBS). The intelligent side stand that won't allow the bike to move the stand is engaged. It has built-in charger, storage on the front and accessory hooks. The motor has 3000W Rated Power, which can go up to 5000W and offers 170NM of torque. It has ECO, Normal and Sport mode that will offer 45Kmph, 65Kmph and 85Kmph speeds, respectively. It has 3.24KW battery that promises up to 156km distance on a single charge in Eco ...

Meizu 16s Pro with 6.2-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, Snapdragon 855 Plus, triple rear cameras, in-display fingerprint sensor announced

Meizu just announced the Meizu 16s Pro, the company’s latest flagship smartphone at an event in China, as it had promised. It has a 6.2-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display with ultra narrow bottom bezel, is powered by Snapdragon 855 Plus with up to 8GB of RAM, Hyper Gaming, runs Flyme OS 8 based Android Pie with One Mind 3.5 AI, has a 48-megapixel rear camera with Sony IMX586 sensor, four-axis OIS, 20-megapixel secondary telephoto lens with Sony IMX350 sensor for 3x lossless zoom and a 16-megapixel Sony IMX481 117° ultra-wide angle lens that also lets you shoot 2.5cm macro. It also has a 20-megapixel camera on the front for 0.2-second face unlock, AI beauty features. The phone has an in-display fingerprint scanner that is 25% faster to unlock the phone in just 0.15 seconds compared to 16s, features second generation stereo speakers, and the built-in mEngine 3.0 that offers more real and delicate vibration effect as well as 4D gaming experience with real-time recognition of the game scene that vibrates the phone to intelligent match the scenes. The phone packs a 3600mAh battery with support for 24W mCharge fast charging. It doesn’t come with a 3.5mm audio jack, but the company ...

Vivo Z1X with in-display fingerprint scanner, triple rear cameras launching in India on September 6

After the launch of Z1Pro last month, Vivo just announced that it will launch Z1x, another mid-range smartphone in India on September 6th on Flipkart. The official teaser image confirms in-display fingerprint scanner, so it should have an AMOLED screen, and the image shows a waterdrop notch, compared to punch hold screen on the Z1Pro. The image also confirms triple rear cameras and a gradient back. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOcZqV-aqFc The company has also posted a teaser video to show off the design and some features of the phone. Another image confirms USB Type-C port, after several phones including the V15 series and the latest Z1Pro with a micro USB port. It also shows Vivo FlashCharge support, so it could 22.5W fast charging that was introduced in the Vivo iQOO smartphone. Another teaser image confirms Snapdragon SoC, so there are chances it might retain the Snapdragon 712  SoC from the Z1Pro or faster Snapdragon SoC. We should know more details about the smartphone in coming days.

Realme XT Unboxing and First Impressions

Realme didn't hold any separate event to introduce the realme XT, which was supposed to go official in India by the end of September, but the company set out units to test it out before the launch. We got hold of one, and here is out unboxing (in Tamil) and first impressions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SpCgpU6WsM Realme XT specifications 6.4-inch (2340  × 1080 pixels) Full HD+ AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protectionOcta Core Snapdragon 712 10nm Mobile Platform (Dual 2.3GHz Kryo 360 + Hexa 1.7GHz Kryo 360 CPUs) with Adreno 616 GPU4GB / 6GB / 8GB (LPPDDR4x) RAM, 64GB/128GB (UFS 2.1) storage, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSDDual SIM (nano + nano + microSD)ColorOS 6.0 based on Android 9.0 (Pie)64MP rear camera with 1/1.72″ Samsung GW1 sensor, 0.8μm pixel size, f/1.8 aperture, LED flash, EIS, 8MP 119° ultra-wide angle lens with f/2.25 aperture, 1.12μm pixel size with 2MP depth sensor, f/2.4 aperture, 1.75μm pixel size, 2MP for 4cm macro with f/2.4 aperture, 1.75μm pixel size16MP front-facing camera with Sony IMX471 sensor, f/2.0 apertureIn-display fingerprint sensor3.5mm audio jack, FM RadioDimensions: 158.7×75.16×8.55mm; Weight: 183gDual 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5, GPS + GLONASS, USB Type-C4000mAh battery (typical) with VOOC 3.0 fast charging Box Contents realme xt smartphone in Pearl Blue ...

Xiaomi Mi A3 More than White Photo Gallery

Xiaomi launched the third generation Android One device - Mi A3 in India last week. We already brought you the first impression and unboxing of Not just Blue variant and now, we have the Mi A3 Indian retail variant in More than White color, check out the unboxing and photo gallery of the device. Box Contents Mi A3 smartphone in More than White color2-pin charger (5V-2A)USB Type-C cableClear protective caseSIM Ejector toolUser manual and warranty information The Mi A3 has a 6.08-inch (1560 x 720 pixels) HD+ 19.5:9 aspect ratioSuper AMOLED display with 102.7% NTSC color gamut. The display is bright and offers good colors, but the content is not crisp compared to the FHD+ screen compared to other smartphones in the same price segment, since the pixel density is just 282 PPI. The screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. It is easy to hold for single-handed usage, but slippery at the same time. The phone has a Dot Notch display, and the notch houses a 32-megapixel camera. The usual set of proximity and ambient light sensors are present on the bezel along with the notification LED in the top left corner, which glows only in white color. Even though the phone has on-screen buttons and support for ...

Realme Q series smartphones with quad rear cameras to be announced on September 5

After several teasers, realme today confirmed that it will introduce new 'Q series' smartphones in China on September 5th. The company also confirmed that the phones will feature quad rear cameras. The realme 5 Pro that was launched in India earlier this month already got certified by TENAA in China, so we can expect the same phone in the Q Series and probably the realme 5 as well, however it is not clear if we can expect a new phone for China. After realme China CMO Xu Qi Chase posted a photo of the 64MP quad camera phone, the company showcased the realme XT smartphone in China at an event ahead of India launch in September, but some reports say that it will bring the phone to China later. realme launched the realme X and realme X lite smartphones in China back in May before the realme X was launched in India in July. realme said that it will share new information about the realme Q series phones in the coming days before the launch next Thursday. Source

Lenovo Legion Y540 and Legion Y740 gaming laptops with 15.6 FHD display, up to 9th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, GeForce RTX GPUs launched in India

Lenovo upgraded the Legion Y540 and Legion Y740 gaming laptops with the latest Intel mobile H-series processors earlier this year. Today, Lenovo has officially launched the Legion Y540 15.6-inch model and Legion Y740 15.6-inch model in India. Lenovo has also concluded the first chapter of "Rise of Legion", the company's first-ever on-ground gaming tournament between the top gamers in the country. Lenovo Legion Y540 Lenovo Legion Y540 gaming laptop sports a 15.6-inch FULL HD display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, 144Hz refresh rate and 300 nits of brightness. It is powered by 9th Gen Intel Core laptop processors with up to 4.5GHz Turbo, 6 cores, 12 threads and comes with NVIDIA GeForce RTX GPU. It comes with a dual-channel thermal system along with a range of I/O options. Lenovo Legion Y540 specifications 15.6-inch FULL HD IPS LCD screen with a resolution of 1920  x 1080 pixels, 144Hz refresh rate and 300 nits of brightnessUp to 9th Generation Intel Core i7-9750H CPUUp to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 GPU Up to 32GB DDR4 2666MHz RAM Up to 512 GB PCIe SSD or up to 2 TB HDD Intel Optane-ready Harmon speakers with Dolby Audio supportConnectivity: Wi-Fi 2.4GHz/5GHz, Bluetooth 4.1/5.0, USB-C, Mini DisplayPort 1.4, 3 ...

Xiaomi Mi A3 goes on open sale in India till 31st August

Xiaomi launched the Mi A3 android one smartphone last week in India. The smartphone sports an AMOLED display, triple rear cameras, in-display fingerprint sensor and more. It went first on sale in India on August 23rd and went again on sale today. Now, it will be on a special open sale in India till 31st August 2019 from Amazon.in and Mi.com. Xiaomi has today announced that Mi A3 is now available on a special sale till 31st August in India. Users can get the smartphone anytime till 31st August without waiting for the flash sale. It will be on open sale through e-commerce platforms Amazon.in and Mi.com. Users can also avail Rs. 750 cashback on using HDFC Bank Credit Cards and an additional Rs. 250 cashback on HDFC Bank Credit/Debit EMI transactions. Apart from this, users also get double data offer from Airtel with Rs.249/299/349 recharges. Announcement of the week.💥#MiA3 is on a special sale till 31st August. Now you can get your #48MPAndroidOne phone anytime you want from https://t.co/D3b3QtmvaT and @amazonIN. Enjoy exciting credit card and data offer from our partners @HDFC_Bank and @airtelindia. pic.twitter.com/E8LEVW5aDR— Mi India for #MiFans (@XiaomiIndia) August 27, 2019 To recall, Xiaomi Mi A3 has a ...

Truecaller crosses 1 million premium subscribers globally; adds advanced spam features

Truecaller, the Swedish caller identification app has today announced that the company has crossed 1 million paying subscribers globally. It is also adding advanced spam features and introducing new features to 'Truecaller Premium Gold' subscription. Truecaller Premium Gold users will now get new spam blocking features like auto-updating spammers list, auto-blocking top spammer list in the user's region, auto-blocking hidden and foreign numbers, blocking contacts that are not present in the user's phonebook and blocking 140 series telemarketers which is an India exclusive feature. Apart from this, Premium users will also get Ads-free experience, ability to get a notification when someone views their profile, call recording, contact request and a premium badge. The spam-blocking features are currently available to Android users across all global markets of Truecaller. Truecaller Premium subscription is currently offered at an 80% discount for the first 3 months globally for all new subscribers and in India, the cost of the subscription is Rs.10 per month. Commenting on this, Alan Mamedi, CEO & Co-founder, Truecaller said: We are happy to see this growth, and it makes us proud that users value the benefits of our Premium features. We are also excited to announce these new upgrades that will help us ...

Instagram testing new ‘Threads’ messaging app to rival Snapchat

Facebook has been introducing new features recently on its platform and also been testing new features in WhatsApp, Instagram etc. Similarly, now according to new reports, Facebook is working on a new messaging app called 'Threads' to take on Snapchat. The new 'Threads' messaging app is being developed as a companion app to Instagram and invites users automatically to share battery life with their friends, live location, speed etc. These features will be present alongside the usual text, picture, video messages using creative tools of Instagram. Threads messaging app is said to work similar to Snapchat and will be a messaging app built around close friends which is more popular. The screenshots from the report show the new messaging app that is designed to be used with "close friends list" on Instagram and users can opt-in to automatic sharing upon which the app will regularly update user's status, share location, speed and more. However, if the user doesn't wish to opt-in for automatic sharing, they can share status with their "close friends list" manually and it will start appearing on the main feed alongside messages. With the 'Threads' app, Facebook is looking to merge best of Instagram and Snapchat's features into ...

Amazfit Smart Sports Watch 3, Amazfit GTS with AMOLED display announced, Amazfit X with curved AMOLED screen coming in 2020

Huami today announced its Smart Sports Watch 3, as it had promised. It has a circular color display, promises up to 14 days of battery life on a single charge, can track 19 sports activities, features FIRSTBEAT professional sports analysis and more. The company also introduced the Amazfit GTS with Super Retina Grade AMOLED Screen, Custom Modular Dial, Colorful Light Metal Body, 14 days of battery life and can track 12 sports activities. Both these have BioTracker PPG bio-tracking optical heart rate sensor, NFC support, GPS, and have 5ATM or 50 meter water resistance so that you can take them for swimming. The Amazfit GTS has aviation grade aluminum alloy metal body and the Smart Sports Watch 3 has a polycarbonate + fiberglass polymer body, 316L stainless steel bezel, laser-engraved carbon fiber texture, features four stainless steel buttons that are convenient for users to operate under extreme sports conditions, 3D wavy pattern on the inside helps to dissipate heat easily. The Smart Sports Watch 3 Elite Edition has bezel and buttons that made of titanium, sapphire glass portection and smoother, skin-friendly and durable fluoro rubber watch band. The company has also introduced Smart Sports Watch 3 Star Wars Limited Edition. Amazfit ...