Deadline to link Aadhaar with mobile, bank accounts extended indefinitely till SC delivers verdict

March 31st was the deadline for linking Aadhaar card with mobile numbers and bank accounts. Today Supreme Court has extended the deadline indefinitely until it delivers a verdict on the validity. The move comes after several petitions were raised challenging the validity of the Aadhaar Act. The five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra on March 7th said that it is not possible to address the petitions against the constitutional validity of the Aadhaar Act by March 31st. However, A K Sikri, A M Khanwilkar, D Y Chandrachud and Ashok Bhushan who are also the bench members earlier said that any last minute extensions would have implications on financial institutions, like banks and stock exchange. The government of India had made it mandatory to link Aadhaar with welfare schemes, other essential services like banking and phone, saying that it was necessary to eradicate any benami deals and black money. Back in December, apex court made it mandatory to link aadhar card and extended the date till March 31st.

Alcatel 1x Android Oreo (Go Edition) smartphone with 18:9 display announced in India

Alcatel introduced range of smartphone as well as its first Android Oreo (Go edition) smartphone Alcatel 1X at the MWC last month. Today the company has announced the phone for the Indian market. The phone has a 5.34-inch 18:9 screen, is powered by a quad-core MediaTek SoC and the Android Oreo (Go edition) comes pre-installed with new Google's Go apps offering better performance, less demand on storage, and efficient data use. Alcatel 1X Android Oreo (Go edition) specifications 5.34-inch (480 x 960 pixels) FWVGA+ 18:9 display 1.28GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6739 64-bit processor with PowerVR Rogue GE8100 GPU 1GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD Android 8.1 (Oreo Go Edition) Dual SIM 13MP rear camera with LED flash 8MP front camera with LED flash Dimensions: 147.5 x 70.6 x 9.15 mm; Weight: 151g 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, NFC, USB OTG 2460mAh battery The Alcatel 1X Android Oreo (Go edition) will go on sale soon and the company will reveal the price of the phone closer to the launch. Commenting on the announcement, Praveen Valecha, Regional Director, Alcatel India, said: For nearly 20 years Alcatel has been a leader at delivering high quality, premium mobile technology experiences that are accessible to consumers around the world, with this ...

Ziox Tubelight feature phone with 8-LED torch launched for Rs. 915

Ziox Mobiles has launched the ‘Tubelight’ feature phone in India which according to the company is aimed at breaking stereotypic features phones. It comes with multi-language support and Privacy Lock & Inbuilt Auto Call recording. The 'Tubelight' feature phone comes with a textured back finish and with 8 LED lights integrated. It sports 2.4 inches in size and comes with an Auto-call recording feature. It also has support for internet connectivity for you to stay in touch with the things happening around you. The Tubelight feature phone comes with a rear camera and a microSD expansion slot. It packs a 1800mAh Li-ion battery, SoS feature for emergencies and has support for Wireless FM and Speed Dial. Connectivity features include Bluetooth and multi-language support. The Ziox Tubelight feature phone is priced at Rs. 915 and will come in black and white colors. The phone is now available with leading retail stores across India. Commenting on the launch, Deepak Kabu – CEO Ziox Mobiles said: Our very unique Tubelight is the stereotype breaker among the feature phone market. Designed exclusively for Tier 2 and Tier 3 Markets of India; Stunning looks, superior functionalities at budgeted prices shall strike the right chord among the users.

Flipkart Mobiles Bonanza Sale: Best deals on iPhone X, Pixel 2, Moto X4 (6GB) and more

Flipkart today started its three-day Mobiles Bonanza Sale.  The sale offers great deals on smartphones including iPhone X, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Moto X4 6GB RAM version as well as Samsung, Motorola and other smartphones. All these offers are available through the site, mobile site as well as Flipkart app. Best deals on smartphones on Flipkart Apple iPhone X – Rs. 79,999 (Rs. 15,391 off + up to Rs. 18,000 off on exchange) Google Pixel 2 XL – Rs. 44,999 (Rs. 18,001 off + Rs. 10000 off on Citibank cards + up to Rs. 21,000 off on exchange) HTC U11 – Rs. 42,999 (Rs. 10,991 off + up to Rs. 18,000 off on exchange) Google Pixel 2  – Rs. 39,999 (Rs. 13,001 off + Rs. 8000 off on Citibank cards + up to Rs. 18,000 off on exchange) LG G6 – Rs. 28,990 (Rs. 26010 off + up to Rs. 19,000 off on exchange) Samsung Galaxy S7 – Rs. 22,990 (Rs. 23010 off + up to Rs. 18,000 off on exchange) Honor 8 Pro – Rs. 24,999  (Rs. 5000 off + up to Rs. 18,000 off on exchange) Samsung Galaxy S7 edge – Rs. 34,900 (Rs. 17000 off + up to Rs. 18,000 off on exchange) Moto X4 6GB RAM - Rs. 21,999 (Rs. 3,000 off + up to ...

ECS LIVA Q world’s smallest Windows Mini PC launched in India

Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS) has launched Liva Q, which it says is the world’s smallest Windows-based Mini-PC at 70 x 70 x 31.4mm and just 260 grams in weight. It is powered by Intel’s Apollo Lake processors, have 4GB RAM, 32GB storage, expandable with microSD (up to 128GB). It also has two USB ports and an HDMI port and also comes with a VESA mount which so that you can attach it behind monitors or TVs. ECS LIVA Q specifications Intel Apollo Lake Pentium N4200 SOC / Apollo Lake Celeron N3350 SOC 4GB LPDDR4 RAM,  64GB eMMC, Micro SD slot (up to 128GB) Windows 10 Home (Optional) WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 4.1, 1 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Port, 1 x USB 2.0 Port, HDMI port, RJ45 Ethernet Dimensions: 70 x 70 x 31.4 mm; Weight: 260g The ECS LIVA Q is priced at  Rs. 13,500 without OS and the Windows 10 version is priced at Rs. 15,500 (without taxes) and will be available through offline stores. Commenting on the launch, Ken Cheng, Director of IMS Division, Elitegroup Computer Systems, said: ECS will always provide solutions with cutting-edge technology, diversified product portfolio. Mini-PC product line is part of our plans which is based on ECS’s core competence. We would like to see Indian customers leveraging our ...

Vivo’s AI-Powered Super HDR will offer clearer photos with more details, better colors and tones

Vivo at an event in China recently introduced the AI-Powered Super HDR in an aim to take the mobile photography to a new level. With the Super HDR’s auto scene detection, it promises clearer photos, better colors, more details and better tones. The Super HDR follows the same principles as regular HDR, however, it merges more frames to resolve the problems presented by contrasting strong dark and light tones in a photo. Super HDR captures more frames and intelligently merges them to cater to more extreme lighting scenarios. The dynamic range can reach up to 14 EV and can capture up to 12 frames and perfectly light all the parts of the photo. Vivo claims that the with the AI-Powered Super HDR, you can get highly adaptable to a wider dynamic range of 14EV, Super HDR, Accurate and smart exposure selection. The intelligent identification ensures AI-powered scene detection which makes each part of the photo can be identified and isolated for processing to ensure better results. Regarding the new Super HDR, Alex Feng, Senior Vice President at Vivo said: Vivo continues to push the boundaries and provide the ultimate camera experience for consumers. This goes beyond just adding powerful functions, but to developing innovations that our users can immediately enjoy. Today’s showcase of Super ...

JBL Soundgear wearable neck-band launched in India for Rs. 14999

Samsung-owned HARMAN International today launched the JBL Soundgear in India which is an around the neck wearable device for a hands-free and ear-free intimate sound experience. It connects to smartphones via Bluetooth for immersive mobile virtual reality headset experience. Users can connect it to their Samsung Gear VR for virtual sound experience and use the wearable sound device to create a powerful audio experience with JBL Signature Sound. The company is promising a 6-hours of playtime before having to recharge. It comes with a dual-microphone conferencing system with support for echo and noise canceling technology for crystal clear conversations. Users can also take phone calls. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63Nn9rKh0qM The JBL Soundgear's rubber anti-slip treatment ensures the device stays put when moving around. The JBL Soundgear is priced at Rs. 14,999 and is available at HARMAN’s e-commerce platform and across 350 Samsung brand stores in India. Commenting on the launch, Sumit Chauhan, Vice President – Lifestyle Audio, HARMAN India said: JBL Soundgear gives users the freedom to experience audio in a completely new way. No matter the activity, users can create their own personal sound zone without the closed-off feeling of a headphone. Whether doing house or office work, engaging in virtual reality or watching a movie from a tablet, JBL Soundgear empowers ...

OnePlus 3 and 3T latest OxygenOS beta update brings answer calls by gesture, updates to Gallery app and more

OnePlus has released new Oreo-based open betas (Beta 23 for OnePlus 3T and Beta 32 for OnePlus 3) that brings several new features including auto pick up gesture, updates to Gallery app and the OnePlus Switch now lets you migrate application data. Some of these features were added to OnePlus 5 and 5T in the latest update. Check out the complete changelog below. Phone New auto pick up gesture answer an incoming call by raising the phone Gallery V2.5 New design for Collections tab Added reorder function for Collections Added recently deleted Collection OnePlus Switch Added support to migrate application data, allowing you to switch between devices seamlessly System Updated Android security patch to 2018-02 General bug fixes and improvements The update is about 1.6GB in size for both and also brings Android security update for February 2018, however Android version is still at 8.0, while the 5 and 5T got the Android 8.1 with latest beta update. If you’ve already flashed a previous Open Beta build, you will receive this update via OTA. If you haven’t, you will need to flash this manually by downloading it from downloads.oneplus.net. Source

Vu Android 4K UHD LED TVs launched in India starting at Rs. 36999

Vu just launched its first Android TV range in India, as it had promised. These TVs come in 43-inch (43SU128) , 49-inch (49SU131) and 55-inch (55SU134) sizes and have 4K UHD resolution. These come with Vu ActiVoice built into the remote for voice search, browse and select in 88 languages and also comes with a standard remote. The company is calling it official Android TV since other unofficial TVs don't come with voice search. The company has partnered with Netflix, Hotstar and ALTBalaji to offer certified VOD apps. You can also install apps and games from the Google Play Store. All the models have built-in 10+10 Watt Box Speaker in the form of Soundbar. The TV has both Dolby Digital and DTS support. Even though these TVs run Android 7.0 (Nougat), it will be upgraded to Android 8.0 (Oreo) sometime in the second half of 2018. These have Chromecast support to cast content from Android, iOS, Mac, Windows and Chromebook to the TV. No mention of HDR support, so looks like it doesn't have it. Vu Android 4K UHD LED TV specifications 43-inch / 49-inch / 55-inch (3480 x 2160) 4K UHD A+ Grade IPS Panel with 178-degree viewing angle Quad-Core Processor with Mali T860 ...

Google Maps in India gets Plus Codes to locate addresses easily, voice navigation in 6 additional Indian languages

Google today has introduced Plus Codes for Maps which is a simple location-based digital addressing system and voice Navigation in six additional Indian languages. The Plus Codes concept divides the surface of the Earth into tiny ‘tiled areas’ and assigns a unique to each. The code comprises of a 6-character + City format that can be generated, shared and searched by anyone. Since it is an open source, any application that uses location services can easily incorporate it. To use the Plus Codes, all you got to do is simply enter it into the Search field on Google or Google Maps both on the desktop and mobile which then will show you the location. [HTML1] Google says that Plus Codes can be used for various reasons including communicating, guiding emergency services to afflicted locations, and providing an identifiable location for complicated addresses. Google also introduced the new ‘Add an Address’ which will enable users to contribute to the Maps by submitting new or missing addresses through this feature making the address searchable after verification. Not just that, Google with an aim to make it easier and simple to search for addresses, Google is bringing a new Smart Address Search which according to the company is an innovative approach to providing the ...