Nokia 6 (2018) 4GB RAM with 64GB storage version teased in India

HMD Global announced the new Nokia 6 Android One smartphone at the MWC, which was launched in India last month for Rs. 16,999. Today the company teased a new phone with more storage is coming soon, which hints at 4GB RAM and 64GB storage version of the phone, compared to 3GB RAM with 32GB storage version. [HTML1] To remind you, the phone packs a 5.5-inch 1080p 2.5D curved glass display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection, is powered by Snapdragon 630 Mobile platform, runs on Android 8.1 (Oreo), has a 16-megapixel rear camera with f/2.0 aperture, dual-tone LED flash, ZEISS optics and a 8-megapixel front-facing camera. It has a unibody metal design made of 6000 series aluminium and has Nokia’s Dual Sight / Bothie feature and will get face unlock through OTA update in Q2. It packs a 3000mAh battery with support for fast charging that can charge the phone up to 50% in 30 minutes. Nokia 6 (2018) specifications 5.5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) 2.5D curved glass display with 450 nits brightness, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection 2.2 GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 630 14nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 508 GPU 3GB RAM with 32GB storage, 4GB RAM with 64GB storage, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD Android 8.0 (Oreo) ...

SHARP AQUOS R2 with 6-inch QHD+ 19:9 display, Snapdragon 845, dedicated ultra wide angle lens video camera announced

SHARP has announced AQUOS R2, the company's latest flagship smartphone and the successor of last year's  AQUOS R smartphone in Japan. It has a 6-inch WQHD+ IGZO LCD display with 19:9 aspect ratio 100 Hz refresh rate and support for Dolby Vision. It is powered by Snapdragon 845 with 4GB RAM and runs Android 8.0 (Oreo). It has a 22.6-megapixel primary camera along with a 16.3-megapixel secondary rear camera with 135-degree ultra wide-angle lens to shoot videos in 4K 2K (3840 × 2,160 pixels) resolution. The AI live shutter support will take pictures automatically during movie shooting. It addition to Dolby Vision, it also has Dolby Atmos and also supports Dolby AC-4 for an immersive audio experience, making it the world's first smartphone to support both these Dolby features. It also supports playback of HDR content such as HDR 10 and VP9. It is also water and dust resistant  with IPX 5 – IPX8 / IP6X ratings, similar to the predecessor. SHARP AQUOS R2 specifications 6-inch Quad HD+ (3040 × 1440 pixels) 19:9 IGZO LCD 2.5D curved glass display, 100 Hz refresh rate 2.8GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 845 64-bit 10nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 630 GPU 4GB LPDDR4X RAM, 64GB storage (UFS), expandable memory up to 400GB with microSD Android 8.0 (Oreo) 22.6MP ...

Google Play Award Winners for 2018 announced – Flipkart, Khan Academy, Cricbuzz and more

Google for the past three years has been following the tradition of announcing Play Award Winners every year. Following the legacy, it announced the awards this year as well ahead of the I/O event. Google Play Awards is the best way for fresh apps to make a name for themselves. This year award includes some familiar names like Flipkart, Cricbuzz, Khan Academy. Khan Academy scored itself Best Social Impact app, Simple Habit gets Standout Well-Being App, and Flipkart (Standout Build for Billions Experience). Other noteworthy apps in the awards include puzzle/adventure title Old Man’s Journey (Standout Indie), BBC Earth: Life in the best AR or VR Experience, and Be My Eyes scored as the best Accessibility Experience app. The best Breakthrough Hit app goes to Empires and Puzzles which is free to download. Google has combined AR and VR categories into one, but surprisingly categories like Android Wear, Android TV, Best Multiplayer Game, and Best App for Kids are found missing this year. as for games, the best breakthrough hit apps list includes PUBG, Final Fantasy XV POCKET EDITION, and Cooking Craze - A Fast & Fun Restaurant Chef Game. Best building games on the list are Pokemon Go, Clash Royale, PUBG, EPISODES. Source 1, 2

Google Research rebranded to Google AI

Google today announced it is rebranding its 'Google Research' to Google A.I to convey how serious the company is about the artificial intelligence. This means that Google Research is no more as the company has also launched a new website alongside a renamed blog. This move from Google unifies the company's advanced research efforts at the same time pointing to the machine learning tech that underlines it. This move also happens to come after Google appointed Jeff Dean the new head of AI last month. A. I have been the primary focus for the majority of companies, and by rebranding, Google is aiming to communicate its intentions and its achievements in this field better. Google is also renaming the existing Google Research channels, including the blog, the affiliated Twitter and Google+ channels, to Google AI. The information that existed on research.google.com or the affiliated social channels is all still available, and the company will redirect any links to previous Google Research website content, blog posts or tweets. It is also making the information more accessible to a wider audience. Commenting on the same Google said: At Google AI, we’re conducting research that advances the state-of-the-art in the field, applying AI to products and to new domains, and developing tools to ensure that everyone can access ...

JBL LINK BAR voice-controlled soundbar with Google Assistant and Android TV announced

JBL and Google are kickstarting the I/O 2018 with the LINK BAR voice-controlled soundbar with Assistant and Android TV ahead of the major announcements. It is the company's first hybrid Assistant/Android TV device and is compatible and capable of giving users a complete Android TV experience. The JBL LINK BAR will be the industry’s first soundbar powered by Android TV with the Google Assistant built in. It is designed to combine JBL’s audio and Android TV's content collection, which in turn delivers a smarter way stream content. It is also capable of turning any TV, regardless of the model. Since it also has Assistant, 'Hey Google' hot keyword open doors for numerous possibilities. https://youtu.be/yml9UaBXKHc Moving past Android TV, the Link Bar can be used for music or home automation as well. Users can issue multiple commands in single statements and many other perks of having the Assistant on board. The JBL LINK BAR will be available later this year and pricing will be revealed during launch.

iBall CompBook Merit G9 11.6-inch Windows 10 laptop launched for Rs. 13999

iBall has launched Merit G9 , its latest laptop in the CompBook series. It has a 11.6-inch (1366 x 768 pixels) display, is powered by a dual-core Intel N3350 processor, comes with a keyboard and a trackpad, and weighs just 1.1kg. It also has HDMI port and comes with slot to add HDD/SSD. iBall CompBook Merit G9 specifications 11.6-inch (1366 x 768 pixels) multi-touch IPS display Intel Celeron N3350 dual-core processor,up to 2.4GHz 2GB DDR3 RAM, 32GB of internal storage, expandable up to 128GB with microSD card slot, Slot to add HDD/SSD Built-in Keyboard with trackpad Windows 10 OS VGA front-facing camera Dimensions: 300 x 203 x 25 mm (H); Weight: 1.1kg 3.5mm Combo Jack for Headphone & Mic, Dual Speakers Dual-Band WiFi , Bluetooth 4.0, 1 x USB 2.0 port, 1 x USB 3.0 port, Mini HDMI Ver. 1.4a 5000mAh (38Wh) Li-Polymer battery The iBall CompBook Merit G9 cines ub Cobalt Blue colour, is priced at Rs. 13999 and is available from offline stores. Dandeep Parasrampuria, CEO and Director, iBall, said: iBallCompBook Merit G9 fits perfectly, catering the everyday computing needs, and is built to focus on design and premium functionality. It is an all-in-one laptop balanced with premium looks and functionality, designed for the day to day performance.

360 N7 with 5.99-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 660, 6GB RAM, dual rear cameras, 5030mAh battery announced

Qihoo 360 has introduced its 360 N7 smartphone in China. It packs a 5.99-inch FHD+ 18:9 display, is powered by Snapdragon 660 with 6GB RAM, runs Android 8.1 (Oreo) with custom 360 OS on top and Game Accelerator 2.0, has a 16-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 2-megapixel secondary rear camera to capture the depth information for portrait shots and an 8-megapixel front camera with smart beauty features. It has a unibody metal design, features a fingerprint sensor on the back that can unlock the phone in 0.35 seconds. It packs a 5030 mAh battery with support for 9V/2A Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging techonlogy that can charge the phone up to  50% in 40 minutes, and to 100% in just 115 minutes. It also has Hybrid Engine 2.0 battery saving technology. 360 N7 specifications 5.99-inch (2160×1080 pixels) Full HD+ 2.5D curved glass display with  1500:1 Contrast ratio Octa Core Snapdragon 660 14nm Mobile Platform (Quad 2.2GHz Kryo 260 + Quad 1.8GHz Kryo 260 CPUs) with Adreno 512 GPU 6GB LPDDR 4x RAM with 64GB / 128GB (eMMC 5.1) storage, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD Android 8.1 (Oreo) with 360 OS Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano / microSD) 16MP rear camera with LED ...

Samsung Galaxy J4 with 5.5-inch display, Exynos 7570 14nm SoC, Android 8.0 Oreo live images surface

Samsung is prepping to launch the Galaxy J4 in the J-series, and now the live images of the phone have surfaced online including the official Galaxy J4 support pages. This new series of leaks suggest that the phone is on the verge of going official.  Unlike the recent Samsung mid-range smartphones, the Galaxy J4 will have a plastic build, removable back and the battery can also be replaced. While the other J-series phones might have infinity display, the J4 will retain the regular 5.5-inches 16:9 display and will also have the physical home button at the front. As for the specifications are concerned, the J4 will be powered by the Exynos 7570 chipset. It will have a 2GB RAM and will ship with Android 8.0 Oreo with support for Bluetooth 4.2. Furthermore, the first official firmware of the J4 is already available which is another indication that the official launch is not too far away. Further to the live-images, we also have the official Galaxy J4 support pages on Samsung’s India, Philippines and Saudi Arabia websites with the model number SM-J400F. However, they don't reveal much in terms of specifications though. It is only matter of time the phone makes its appearance officially until then this ...

Alcatel A3 10 4G Android Tablet 3GB RAM with 32GB storage version launched in India for Rs. 11999

Alcatel launched A3 10 4G Android tablet in India back in June last year with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage. Today it has launched the 3GB RAM with 32GB storage version in the country. The cameras have also been upgraded to 8-megapixel on the back and 5-megapixel on the front. Other specifications are same, including a 10.1-inch (1280 x 800 Pixels) display, quad-core MediaTek 8735B processor, Android 7.0 (Nougat) and 4G LTE connectivity via SIM and support for voice calling through headset or speaker. It has dual speakers with Arkamys audio, ergonomic design with a 3D textured back and packs a 4600mAh battery with up to 18 hours talk time and battery life of up to 7 hours on a single charge. Alcatel A3 10 (2018) specifications 10.1-inch (1280 x 800 pixels) multi-touch display 1.1 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT8735B processor 3GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD Android 7.0 (Nougat) OS 8MP rear camera 5MP front-facing camera Dimensions: 260 x 155 x 8.95mm; Weight: 465g 3.5mm audio jack, Dual Speakers 4G LTE (with voice calling), WiFi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, A-GPS, USB OTG 4600mAh battery The new Alcatel A3 10 version comes in Volcano Black color, is priced at Rs. 11,999 and is available exclusively on Flipkart. Commenting on the ...

Xiaomi is expanding to France and Italy this month

Xiaomi entered Europe for the first time last September starting from Spain. Now it has announced that it will expand to France and Italy later this month. It will launch in France on May 22nd, 2018 and in Italy on May 24th, 2018. [HTML1] The company is selling smartphones in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, India, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Brazil and Spain. Earlier this month it announced that in partnership with 3 (telecommunications) it will sell smartphones in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Austria, Denmark, and Sweden. The company already confirmed that it is planning to enter US smartphone market by late 2018 or early 2019. Last month Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun promised that the company's overall net profit margin will never exceed 5%, including smartphones, IoT and lifestyle products. If the margin crosses 5%, the company will find a way to return the excess above 5% to its users. At present, the company has exceeded 100 billion RMB in annual revenue and has nearly 20,000 employees. Source