Sony WH-1000XM3 with HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1, WF-SP900 truly wireless water-resistant sports headphones and more announced

Sony at the IFA announced WH-1000XM3 in the 1000X series of wireless noise cancelling headphones with new HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1 that promises four times greater performance to cancel mid to high-range noise such as street noise and human voices.  The high quality internal headphone amp for the HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1 realizes stunning high sound quality. The WF-SP900 truly wireless sports headphones is water-proof and dust-proof and has internal memory to play music without a smartphone. It also introduced DMP-Z1 digital music player with high-output analog amplifier and the IER-Z1R in-ear stereo headphones with frequency response of up to 100 kHz playback. Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones highlights and specifications HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1 lets you listen without distractions Unique automatic personal NC, and Atmospheric Pressure optimisation Smart Listening by Adaptive Sound Control automatically adjusts ambient sound to your activity High-quality audio with DSEE HX and LDAC Change the track, turn the volume up or down and take or make calls by tapping or swiping the panel, Hands-free calling with a double tap 40mm, dome type (CCAW Voice Coil) driver Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, Wired for High-Resolution Audio listening Battery life of up to 30 hours (NC ON), maximum 38 hours (NC ...

Sony Xperia XZ3 with 6-inch QHD+ OLED HDR display, Snapdragon 845, Dynamic Vibration System, Android 9.0 (Pie) announced

Sony Mobile just announced the Xperia XZ3, the company's latest flagship smartphone at the IFA, as expected. It has a 6-inch QHD+ P-OLED 18:9 aspect ratio display, is powered by an Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform and runs Android 9.0 (Pie). It has a new Dual Motion Eye camera with 19-megapixel 1/ 2.3″ Exmor RS memory stacked sensor, 960 fps super slow motion videos (FHD/HD), Predictive Capture, Anti-distortion shutter, Triple image sensing technology and 5-axis image stabilization for shake-free videos. It has Dynamic Vibration System that analyses audio data and lets you feel the action with your hand– a truly unique entertainment experience. The new Side sense feature uses AI to provide easy and convenient access to your favourite apps. You can double-tap anywhere on either side of your XZ3, and it cleverly predicts and displays the apps you want to use next placing them within easy reach, without having to scroll up or down for them. It features a 13-megapixel front-facing camera, has IP65/68 ratings for dust and water resistance, 3mm aluminium metal frame, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection on the front and the back and packs a 3300 mAh battery with support for fast charging and also has Qi wireless charging. Sony Xperia ...

Jaybird X4 wireless in-ear water-resistant Sport headphones announced

Jaybird today announced Jaybird X4 Wireless Sport Headphones with a waterproof design, thanks to  IPX7 waterproof rating so that it can handle rain, snow or even accidental submersion down to one meter for up to 30 minutes. It promises 8 hours of battery life, and ten minutes of charging will give you one hour of play, thanks to Quick charge. The buds provide improved comfort and ergonomics, with new silicon fins and ultra-soft silicon tips in several different sizes. The new exclusive-to-Jaybird Comply Ultra foam tips feature unique thermo-reactive foam that conforms to your ear canals for a comfortable and secure fit. The new Speed Cinch cord management system allows users to adjust the length of the cable to allow for the perfect under- or over-ear fit for them. Features of Jaybird X4 Bluetooth 4.1 connectivity Impedance: 16 Ohm; Speaker sensitivity: 99 +-3dB at 1KHz; Output max. 10mW RMS (with level limit); Total harmonic distortion <5% (1KHz, 1mW); Response bandwidth: 20Hz - 20kHz; Driver size: 6 mm MEMS, omni directional mcirophone Passive noise isolation technology to enhance sound quality Inline remote for easy wireless music and call control Comply Ultra foam tips with unique thermo-reactive foam conforms to your ear canals for a comfortable and ...

YU ACE with 5.45-inch HD+ display, Dual 4G VoLTE, 4000mAh battery launched starting at Rs. 5999

Micromax's YU has officially launched the YU ACE, the company's latest budget smartphone, as it had promised. It has a 5.45-inch HD+ 18:9 aspect ratio display, is powered by a MediaTek MT6739 SoC with up to 3GB RAM, runs Android 8.0 (Oreo), has a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, 5-megapixel front camera with LED flash and face unlock. It has a fingerprint sensor on the back, comes with dedicated dual SIM and microSD card slots, and packs a 4000 mAh battery. YU ACE specifications 5.45-inch (1440 × 720 pixels) HD+ 18:9 2.5D curved glass display 1.5GHz Quad-Core MediaTek MT6739 64-bit processor with PowerVR Rogue GE8100 GPU 2GB RAM with 16GB storage / 3GB RAM with 32GB storage, expandable memory up to 128GB Android 8.0 (Oreo) Dual SIM ( nano + nano + microSD) 13MP rear camera with LED Flash 5MP front-facing camera with LED flash 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 LE, GPS 4000mAh battery The YU ACE comes in Charcoal Grey, Elektric Blue and Rose Gold colors, is priced at Rs. 5999 for the 2GB RAM with 16GB storage version, and the 3GB RAM with 32GB storage version costs Rs. 6999. It will be available exclusively from Flipkart starting September 6th. Commenting ...

HTC U12 Life with 6-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 636, dual rear cameras, Dual Tone Liquid finish announced

HTC has announced U12 Life, the company's latest mid-range smartphone ahead of IFA, as expected. It has a 6-inch Full HD+ 18:9 aspect ratio display, is powered by Snapdragon 636 with 4GB of RAM, has a 16-megapixel rear camera along with a 5-megapixel secondary rear camera to capture portrait shots, Dual LED display, along with a 13-megapixel front camera with LED flash. It has a dual finish featuring soft, subtle stripes on an acrylic glass unibody with a metal-like design, fingerprint sensor on the back. It can withstand scratches, says the company. It packs a 3600mAh battery. HTC U12 Life specifications 6-inch (2160 x 1080 pixels) Full HD+ 18:9 IPS 2.5D curved glass display 1.8GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 636 14nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 509 GPU 4GB LPDDR4x  RAM, 64GB (UFS2.1) storage, expandable memory with microSD Android 8.1 (Oreo) with HTC Sense Dual SIM 16MP rear camera with f/2.0 aperture, Dual LED flash, 5MP secondary rear camera 13MP front-facing camera with LED flash, f/2.0 aperture Fingerprint sensor 3.5mm audio jack Dimensions: 158.5 x 75.4 x 8.3 mm; Weight: 175g Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4 / 5GHz) MIMO, Bluetooth 5, GPS + GLONASS, NFC, USB Type-C 3600mAh (typical) / 3500mAh (minimum) battery The HTC U12 Life comes in Moonlight Blue ...

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 will get Global stable Android 8.1 Oreo update this week

Update - August 30: After beta update recently, Xiaomi has finally announced  that it will roll out MIUI Global Stable ROM based on Android 8.1 (Oreo) update later this week. It also said that it will include Face unlocking feature, and it will work for users in Indonesia, India, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam with the update, while other countries will get it later. The update will also include update camera algorithms to improve the image quality. Earlier: Xiaomi announced Redmi Note 5 along with Redmi Note 5 Pro running on MIUI 9.2 based on Android 7.1 (Nougat) in India back in February. Redmi Note 5 Pro has been the talk of the town since its launch, but Redmi Note 5 (Also called Redmi 5 Plus in global markets including China) is not so popular as compared to Redmi Note 5 Pro. Even the company focused more on Redmi Note 5 Pro as company spokesperson confirmed Android Oreo 8.1 update for Redmi Note 5 Pro but didn’t mention anything regarding Redmi Note 5 update. Xiaomi recently updated Redmi Note 5 Pro to Android Oreo 8.1 with MIUI 9.5 update which supports full-screen gestures. Redmi Note 5 received MIUI 9.5 update couple ...

Phase One introduces 150-megapixel XF IQ4 Camera System with ‘Capture One Inside’

Phase One, a company specialized in high-end digital photography equipment and software has announced Phase One XF IQ4 Camera Systems, built upon the new and expandable Infinity Platform. It has three full frame medium format camera systems, that include the IQ4 P150MP (151-megapixels), the IQ4 100MP Trichromatic (101-megapixels), and the IQ4 150MP Achromatic (151-megapixels). With this platform, the company has moved the core of Capture One’s imaging processor into the IQ4 itself. Having said that, the image editing and processing, which was possible through Capture One software app can be controlled within the IQ4 now. The Capture One inside enables Improved preview quality, JPEG processing, IIQ Style integration, Improved live view, faster frame rate, and new tools. In addition to it, IQ4 also delivers tethering and wireless integration, performance improvements as well. Also, users will be able to interface directly with accessories with hard drives, NAS storage, network solutions, mobile device and more. The new ports (Ethernet and USB-C) can offer the charging capabilities of the camera system or sustained power from compatible devices. It also supports both XQD and SD memory cards and can be combined with the tethering options as well. The XF IQ4 150MP, IQ4 100MP Trichromatic, and IQ4 150MP Achromatic ...

Xiaomi Redmi 6, Redmi 6 Pro and Redmi 6A launching in India on September 5

Xiaomi has posted a teaser confirming the launch of three new smartphone in the Redmi 6 series - Redmi 6, Redmi 6A  and the Redmi 6 Pro. The company already confirmed that it will not launch the Mi A2 Lite in India, so it will be launching the Redmi 6 Pro instead. The event is set for September 5th. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mdQn12si5A Xiaomi Redmi 6A specifications 5.45-inch (1440 × 720 pixels) HD+ 18:9 2.5D curved glass display, 1000:1 Contrast ratio 2GHz Quad-Core MediaTek Helio A22 12nm processor with IMG PowerVR GE-class GPU 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD Android 8.1 (Oreo) with MIUI 9 Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano / microSD) 13MP rear camera with LED Flash, PDAF, f/2.2 aperture 5MP front-facing camera, f/2.2 aperture Dimensions: 147.5×71.5×8.3mm; Weight: 145g 3.5mm audio jack, dual microphones Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS + GLONASS 3000mAh (typical) / 2900mAh (minimum) battery Xiaomi Redmi 6 specifications 5.45-inch (1440 × 720 pixels) HD+ 18:9 2.5D curved glass display, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 2GHz Octa-Core MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) 12nm processor with 650MHz IMG PowerVR GE8320 GPU 3GB RAM with 32GB storage, 4GB RAM with 64GB storage, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD Android 8.1 (Oreo) with MIUI 9 Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano ...

OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T OxygenOS Beta update brings front camera portrait, Gaming mode 3.0 and more

OnePlus has released new beta updates (Beta 17 for the OnePlus 5 and Open Beta 15 for OnePlus 5T) for the OnePlus 5 and 5T smartphones that finally brings front camera portrait that was first introduced with the OnePlus 6. It also brings Gaming mode 3.0 that brings new features, New OxygenOS UI, UI optimization for Oneplus Switch and more. Check out the complete changelog below. ChangeLog System Added Toast message source for Toast messages sent by background apps Added description about sleep standby optimization when the function is turned on for the first time Optimized background power consumption control Fixed call recording issue in India Updated Android security patch to 2018.8 Camera Added portrait mode for the front camera Gaming mode 3.0 Added call suspension notification Added text notification mode UI and interaction optimization Weather Hourly weather forecast 8 units of meteorological data including precipitation probability and Perceived temperature Improved weather data accuracy Note New OxygenOS UI Optimized process for sharing notes as an image Oneplus Switch UI optimization The update is 196MB in size for the OnePlus 5 and the 5T and also includes Android security patch for August, 2018. Source

Facebook Watch starts rolling out globally

A year after the launch in the U.S, Facebook has announced the global roll-out of Facebook Watch, a video platform similar to YouTube and Netflix. As per the company, this feature allows the people to discover and engage more with the videos of their choice. In their official release, the company has also mentioned that Every month, more than 50 million people in the US come to watch videos for at least a minute in Watch — and total time spent watching videos in Watch has increased by 14X since the start of 2018. With Facebook Watch, users can find the latest video spanning over lots over a variety of genre including entertainment, sports, news and much more. In addition to it, there is an option to save the video, which can be watched later. The company is also working on giving users a new video experience giving them the ability to shape the direction of the content. Eventually, users will be able to find in Watch feed, like Watch Parties, Premieres, and videos focused on audience participation. We’re building new video experiences that put people at the center, giving them the ability to shape the direction of the content. Over time you’ll be ...