Turing Robotics files for bankruptcy in Finland, CEO Syl Chao says company is not going out of business

Turing Robotics, the force behind Turing phone has filed for a bankruptcy in Finland. The company which has started off as a promising brand by launching an ultra-secure smartphone in 2015 with Android 5.1 has soon taken a drastic turn and decided to settle down to Sailfish OS. After delaying the production of the phone, again and again, has finally filed for bankruptcy. The news came out first on February 3 from Finnish newspaper Salon Seudun Sanomat, who was closely following CEO Steve Syl Chao's progress in Salo, Finland where Turing rented an empty warehouse. The report from Salon Seudun Sanomat states that the creditors filed a claim with the company in 2017 and all of the company's movable property has been seized. [HTML1] However, CEO Chao has posted an update on the Facebook couple of days ago saying that filing was initiated to temporarily suspend the manufacturing intentions in Salo, and it doesn't mean that TRI is bankrupt. He further added that he will be posting the latest developments concerning the future of TRI in the coming Further to the initial report, Salon Seudun Sanomat in a fresh news earlier today claims that the Chao is very relentless about TRI not being in debt and not being able to move ...

Sony Xperia X, X Compact Android 8.0 Oreo update starts rolling out

Sony confirmed list of smartphones that will get the Android Oreo update back in August last year.  It started rolling out Oreo update for its old smartphones from October starting from Xperia XZ Premium. Now it has started rolling out the update for Sony Xperia X and Sony Xperia X Compact smartphones that were originally launched with Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), and later got the Android 7.0 and 7.1 (Nougat) updates. Android 8.0 Oreo update brings features like reminders for unfinished tasks such as emails in drafts and messages. It brings a new feature called Xperia actions which intelligently suggests actions based on your usage with all new games and community features. It brings contextual menus for app shortcuts which on long pressing will show more options. The update will also include Oreo default features like notification channels, improvements including Background limits, Snooze notifications, Picture in Picture (PIP) display, Adaptive icon and more. The update for both the phones have build number 34.4.A.0.364, is 1.19GB in size and also includes Android security patch for January, 2018. It has just started rolling out and it will be phased so it will take time for the update to roll out globally. Source 1, 2

Huawei smartphones with dual rear cameras, full-screen display surface on TENAA

Four upcoming Huawei smartphones with model numbers FLA-TL10, FLA-AL00, LDN-TL00 and LND-TL30 have surfaced on TENAA in China. These show only images of the phones, one thing common with all these phones are full-screen display, dual rear cameras and rear mounted fingerprint sensor. The Huawei LDN-TL00 in Blue color seems to have a polycarbonate body and the image shows shiny frame. The Huawei FLA-TL10 and Huawei FLA-AL00 have a similar design with antenna bands on the top and bottom parts of the back. These also have dual front cameras in addition to dual rear cameras. Looking at the similar camera arrangement, this could belong to the Nova series. Finally, the Honor LND-TL30 model also has dual front and rear cameras. The rear cameras are arranged in a single block that includes the LED flash. This will have a metal finish in the middle and plastic finish on the top and the bottom parts of the back, according to the image. We should know more details about these smartphones when the phones get certified. Source 1, 2, 3, 4

Samsung ISOCELL Dual sensor solution to bring dual cameras to mid-range and entry-level smartphones

Several smartphone makers have already released budget smartphones with dual rear cameras, now Samsung has introduced its new dual camera solution with ISOCELL Dual image sensors and proprietary software for refocusing (bokeh) and low-light shooting (LLS) for budget and entry-level smartphones. These were previously exclusively only to their premium smartphone lineup. Samsung introduced new ISOCELL Image Sensor Brand that includes Bright, Fast, Slim and Dual sub-brands at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Shanghai last year. Samsung says that its total dual camera solution will simplify the dual camera implementation and enable mid- to entry-level mobile devices to take advantage of certain camera features that are available mainly in premium devices equipped with an extra image signal processor. The company is offering industry’s first total dual camera solution, with both ISOCELL Dual sensor hardware and sensor-optimized algorithm software for mid-range and entry-level smartphones to utilize dual camera features like refocusing and LLS. The refocus algorithm will be available in 13-megapixel (MP) and 5-megapixel (MP) set of image sensors, and its LLS algorithm with a set of two 8-megapixel (MP) sensors, to simplify implementation by OEMs. Source

JBL Boombox waterproof portable Bluetooth speaker with 20000mAh battery launched in India

HARMAN today launched the JBL Boombox Bluetooth speaker in India. The speaker is capable of delivering exceptional sound and hard hitting bass. It is also IPX7 rated for Waterproof. It comes with a 20,000mAh rechargeable Built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery. The JBL Boombox portable speaker enhances the overall sound quality and Bluetooth streaming experience. It weighs at just 5.25 kg and nearly 50 cm long. The speaker’s large frame is equipped with four transducers and two bass radiators, providing powerful sound and bass. The company is promising 24 hours of continuous playtime. Since it comes with dual charge out, you can continue listening to music simultaneously charging it. The Boombox can connect to more than 100 JBL Connect+ enabled speakers within Bluetooth range, taking the sound experience to the next level. It is also capable of wirelessly connecting with up to two smartphones or tablets to the speaker. There are dual USB ports for connectivity option. It comes with sound modes with deeper bass and richer sound in indoor mode and the outdoor mode for expansive sound with strong bass and more extended playtime. The JBL Boombox is priced at Rs. 34,990 and will be available in black color through HARMAN’s e-commerce platform, various online and retail channels and at ...

Bose SoundSport Free water-resistant earbuds and SoundLink Micro Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker launched in India

Bose today launched Soundsport Free earbuds and SoundLink Micro Rugged Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker in India. The Soundsport Free earbuds weigh just 10g each and measures just 2.8cm high x 3.0cm deep. They house a new antennae system to maintain a strong and reliable connection between each other, and the phone or tablet they’re paired to – whether the device is 9m away. It promises up to 5 hours of listening time on a single charge, while the case provides 10 hours of battery life. It also has IPX4 ratings for water-resistance. The Bose SoundLink Micro is the company's smallest, most rugged, portable speaker yet measuring just 9.5cms wide and deep, 3.8cms high, and weighing just 290 grams. It has IPX7 waterproof rating,  lets you enjoy music, take and make calls, and also has access to Siri or Google Assistant. It has a  new custom transducer, miniature dual-passive radiators, and a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, engineered together as a micro-system. It offers up to 6 hours of  battery life on a single charge. Highlights of Bose Soundsport Free Truly wireless sport headphones for total freedom of movement, packed full of technology that makes music sound clear and powerful Earbuds are sweat and weather resistant (with an IPX4 rating) Come ...

Google rolls out February 2018 Android security update, includes Bluetooth, Camera improvements for Pixel 2

Google has started rolling out new over-the-air (OTA) update for Pixel and Nexus devices and also posted factory images as part of monthly Android Security release. The  update for this month improves Bluetooth call quality for some headsets on Pixel devices and also improves Wi-Fi uplink performance, Camera performance in certain light conditions and Android Auto Projected performance for some cars for Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL smartphones.  New builds for the Pixel and Nexus devices with February 2018 Android Security update: Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL (OPM1.171019.019/OPM1.171019.018) Pixel and Pixel XL (OPM1.171019.019/OPM1.171019.016) Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X (OPM3.171019.014 and OPM5.171019.015) Pixel C (OPM1.171019.016) Check out the complete set of issues that are fixed in the latest update in the Android Security Bulletin here and download full factory images or OTA images for these Pixel and Nexus devices from the Google Developers website, if you don’t have the over-the-air (OTA) update yet.

Tecno Camon i Air with 5.65-inch FullView display, fingerprint sensor launched in India for Rs. 7999

After the Camon i that was launched last month, China-based Transsion Holdings' TECNO Mobile today launched Tecno Camon i Air, the company’s latest smartphone in India. It has a 5.65-inch HD+ 18:9 FullView display, is powered by quad-core MediaTek processor and runs on Android 7.0 (Nougat) with the company’s own HiOS on top along with a 13-megapixel  rear camera with LED flash quad-LED flash, similar to the Camon i, but this has a 8-megapixel front-facing camera instead of a 13-megapixel camera. It also has 2GB RAM and 16GB storage compared to 3GB RAM and 32GB storage on the Camon i. Tecno Camon i Air specifications 5.65-inch (1440 x 720 pixels) HD+ FullView 2.5D curved glass display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3  protection 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6737 64-bit processor with Mali-T720 GPU 2GB RAM, 16GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD Dual SIM Android 7.0 (Nougat) with  HiOS 13MP rear camera with quad-LED Flash, f/2.0 aperture, 5P lens 8MP front-facing camera with LED flash 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio Dimensions: 152.2 x 71.7 x 7.75 mm; Weight: 134g Fingerprint sensor 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS 3050mAh battery The Tecno Camon i Air comes in Champagne Gold and Midnight Black colors, is priced at Rs. ...

Invens Diamond D2, Fighter F1 and Fighter F2 with women safety apps launched in India starting at Rs. 7490

Invens; a China-based smartphone brand has launched three new budget-segment phones in India with focus on women safety applications to keep the users protected from the stalkers, cyber bullies. The company says that thee phones come with 2 years warranty and instant repair or replacement for any damaged part policy. The Invens Diamond D2 sports a 5-inches HD (1280 X 720) display and is powered by the 1.3GHz Quad-Core processor with 2GB RAM. It runs on Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box. It has an 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5-megapixel front camera for selfies and video calls. The Invens Diamond 2 also has support for VoLTE and smart security features. It has a battery capacity of 2800mAh. While on the other hand, the Invens Fighter F1 and Fighter F2 sport the same 5-inches HD (1280 X 720) display and is also powered by the 1.3GHz Quad-Core processor with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage on the Fighter 1 and 3GB RAM and 32GB storage 32GB storage on the fighter 2. Invens Diamond D2 Specifications 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD display 1.3GHz Quad-Core processor 2GB RAM with 16GB storage, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD Android 7.0 (Nougat) Dual SIM 8MP rear camera with LED Flash ...

Infinix Hot S3 Unboxing and First Impressions

Hong Kong-based Infinix just launched its Hot S3 smartphone in India. Here we have the unboxing and first impressions of the smartphone. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvYe5oKvDCM Box Contents Infinix Hot S3 in Sandstone Black color 2-pin charger (5V-2A) Flat micro USB cable Clear protective case Screen guard SIM ejector tool User manual and warranty information It packs a 5.65-inch HD+ 2.5D curved glass full-screen display with minimal bezels. Powered by Snapdragon 430, it has 3GB or 4GB of RAM depending on the model. It runs on Android 8.0 (Oreo) out-of-the-box with the company's own XOS Hummingbird V3.0 on top, making it one of the cheapest smartphones to run Oreo. The main highlight of the smartphone is its 20-megapixel front camera with f/2.0 aperture and dual LED flash for capturing better selfies even in low-light. The selfies came out good and also has bokeh feature to blur the background. There is a 13-megapixel camera on the back with f/2.0 aperture and dual LED flash. There is also a fingerprint sensor below the camera along with Infinix branding. It has a dedicated dual SIM and microSD slots arrange in a single tray, which is definitely a good move by the company. You can choose from 32GB or 64GB storage variants. It has a metal-like ...