FiiO M3K Portable High-Resolution Lossless Music Player launched in India for Rs. 6990

FiiO Electronics Technology launches the M3K Portable High-Resolution Lossless Music Player in India. It sports a 2.0-inch IPS screen with capacitive buttons + touchpad for operation. There are five sets of touch buttons to make getting around the UI easy: next/previous track, confirmation, back, and menu keys. It comes with an all-aluminium unibody construction with tempered glass to protect the display from scratches. The M3K is powered by Ingenic X1000E processor which provides high performance but with low power consumption. Moreover, the M3K uses the AKM AK4376A, a well-received DAC that is capable of decoding up to 384kHz/32-bit audio allowing the user to hear the music clearly. Since it comes with power efficient, the company claims that it has a battery life up to 24 hours and standby time up to 38 days. It also has a new AB functionality allows you to compare and repeat between two different tracks as many times as you like, allowing you to really get a handle on any differences. Having said that, the FiiO M3K is automatically recognized when connected in Mac with no need to install a separate driver. With a Windows computer, a special driver from FiiO is required. The M3K supports micro-SD cards for ...

Instagram confirms it is testing video tagging feature

Instagram has confirmed that it is testing a new feature that would allow users to tag their friends in video posts, not just limiting the tagging feature to photos. The feature would work similarly to photo tagging, but instead of pressing the small icon at the bottom left, it might be more difficult with videos. On tapping the button, you will be redirected to a new page titled “People in this Video” with all the Instagram users who have either appeared in the video or the poster wants to include. This feature is currently available on the mobile and is not present on the desktop site. The company declined to comment on the feature but said that the experiment is underway right now with a “small percentage” of Instagram’s users. As you know, Instagram offers photo tagging since 2013 and later rolled out support for things like tagging products and tagging friends in Stories. Since the video is becoming one of the most used formats of sharing these days, Instagram seems to be bringing a more convenient way to tag friends. This feature would also open doors for shoppable videos, not just photos, allowing users to post videos of their favorite products and places and tag users within them. Currently, ...

Here’s what to expect from Apple’s iPhone event on September 12

Apple recently scheduled 'Gather Round’ special event on September 12th where the company is expected to introduce its new iPhones, iPad, MacBooks, Apple Watch, and much more. The company's new iPhone line-up includes a 6.5-inch OLED iPhone XS Max, 5.8-inch OLED iPhone X successor - iPhone XS and a cheaper 6.1-inch LCD model called iPhone Xc or Xr all with a notch, Face ID with the gesture-based control system and new A12 processor. According to a new research note by Kuo, Apple is expected to replace the lightning cable with a USB-C on 2018 iPad Pro models, with an 18W power adapter right out of the box. However, the new iPhones will retain the lightning connector and will come with the typical 5W charger. The new iPhones will come with the upgraded processor, improved cameras, and more. The 5.8-inch iPhone is likely to be called the iPhone Xs, the 6.5-inch iPhone will be called Xs Max, and the much-hyped low-cost 6.1-inch iPhone will be called either iPhone Xr or Xc. These new iPhones are expected to boost the sales, revenue, and profit. As for the pricing, in China, the iPhone XS is said to be priced at 7388 yuan (USS$ 1,075 / Rs. 77,684 approx.),  iPhone XS ...

Vivo spearheads 5G-enabled NEX S with Qualcomm X50 modem

Vivo has announced plans to spearhead industry development of pre-commercial 5G smartphones through the introduction of 5G software and hardware based on Vivo NEX S smartphone. The company has also announced that it has completed the initial development of 5G smartphone software and hardware on Vivo NEX S.  Based on the Qualcomm X50 modem, Vivo has completed the initial architecture planning, 3D placement stacking, RF /antenna designs, and optimized battery space within NEX to deliver 5G capabilities. It has also completed the first phase of protocol and signaling tests with Keysight UXM 5G signaling. The company as the next step for the 5G pre-commercial smartphone will enter further IODT tests with 5G infrastructure and networking equipment. Vivo's 5G version of NEX supports the Non-standalone Architecture (NSA) model which includes dual connection for both Long-Term Evolution (LTE) and New Radio (NR), based on 3GPP Release 15 standards. Vivo began its research into 5G after the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) released the vision of IMT-2020(5G). Vivo set up its 5G Research Institute in Beijing in 2016 and became one of the main contributors at the 3GPP standard group to develop 5G technologies. Vivo has partnered with China Mobile on the “China Mobile 5G Device Forerunner ...

Samsung opens world’s largest mobile experience centre at Opera House in Bengaluru

Samsung today opened the world’s largest mobile experience centre in at Opera House on Brigade Road in Bengaluru. This will showcase differentiated product experiences, built around Samsung’s philosophy of Discover Tomorrow Today, and will include transformative technologies such as Virtual Reality (VR), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT). You can enjoy VR experiences such as the 4D Sway Chair or the Whiplash Pulsar 4D chair that makes 360 degrees three-dimensional movements. You can slip into the role of a fighter pilot doing extreme aircraft stunts, or experience a space battle, or a roller coaster ride. Fitness enthusiasts can cycle through scenic Europe. You can also pre-book the Centre’s home theatre zone for watching movies and shows with families. The 33,000 sq ft standalone property, which during the British era hosted plays and Operas, has been restored over two years. Samsung will showcase its full lineup of smartphones and wearable devices at the experience centre alongside flagship consumer electronics products such as the QLED TV, Smart TVs, The Frame, and Family Hub Refrigerators. The Home Appliance zone will have a kitchen set up where a chef will provide live cooking demonstrations using Samsung smart ovens. Samsung said that it will have the ...

New OnePlus Bullets Wireless Headphones passes through the FCC, could launch alongside OnePlus 6T

OnePlus is expected to launch its next flagship device purportedly called as OnePlus 6T in upcoming days. As per the recent rumor, the company is likely to launch a new pair of Bullets Wireless headphones as well. Falling in line with this rumor, the successor of OnePlus Bullet Wireless showed up in FCC with the label calling out the name. Codenamed as BT32B, this Bluetooth headset sports a same dog-collar design as its predecessor. Having said that, we have no other information yet about the headphones roll out and price. After the box of the OnePlus 6T, the company’s upcoming flagship smartphone surfaced revealing an in-display fingerprint sensor and a waterdrop notch. The company has also released a new teaser which hints at the in-display fingerprint scanner. It is said to be thicker by 0.45mm since the internal hardware had to be rearranged. The phone is rumored to sport a large 6.4-inch AMOLED display and powered by the same Snapdragon 845 SoC with up to 8GB of RAM. Source | Via

Google News gets new features to save data and work seamlessly on Android Go phones

Back at Google I/O, search engine giant announced some features and enhancement for Google News. Today, Google has announced new data-saving changes for the News app, which is expected to serve those with low internet connectivity. In the upcoming weeks, Google News will be updated with four new features to save data over a cellular connection. From today, Google News will offer four core features that help the users who are using a lighter connection, including those with Android (Go Edition) phones: When applicable, videos in the app will open in YouTube Go, ensuring that it’s delivered in a lightweight yet clear format. Videos won’t auto-play, saving precious data. Newscasts (previews of a story) will adapt to become more text-focused, saving your data. Images are compressed and can be fully loaded with just a tap. Videos and gifs will also not auto-play. Plus, less data will be cached and saved on your device. Many articles can be saved for consuming in offline mode, easily downloaded over Wi-Fi for reading later. These four core features will be turned on automatically depending on your connection and your device. These features will roll out over the coming weeks to users around the world, ensuring that ...

Xiaomi Mi Band 3 sales cross 5 million globally in 3 months, NFC Edition available from September 19

Xiaomi introduced the Mi Band 3 along with the Mi 8 in China back in May, and the fitness tracker when on sale on June 5th. The company already announced that it has sold 1 million units of the Mi Band 3 in just 17 days. Today the company has announced that the sales have now crossed 5 million units globally in just 3 months of launch. It also said that that NFC-enabled version with support for contact-less payments that was introduced alongside the standard version in May, will go on sale for 199 yuan (US$ 29 / Rs. 2,095 approx.) from September 19th, as it had promised earlier. Xiaomi did not reveal any details about the launch of Mi Band 3 in India yet. Since the Mi Band 2 was launched in India in September 2016, after 3 months of the announcement, we can expect the India launch sometime later this month or early next month. It is also one of the best-selling smart bands in the country, and the company even restocked it earlier this year after a price cut. Source

OnePlus Coffee Experience: A new addition to OnePlus’ premium Experience Stores and Exclusive Service Centres in India

At present, as we all know, OnePlus is basking in the glory of successful OnePlus 6 flagship. If you look back, one of the main factors that attribute to this success is 'Customer experience'. Besides offering a flagship killer, OnePlus' core strategy is customer satisfaction. In this regard, the upstart chose to add an offline platform through OnePlus Experience Stores and Exclusive Service Centres in major cities across India for its customers. With this effort, the company wants to increase the experience of its customers, giving them the best of first-hand opportunity to assess the devices before purchasing them. In an attempt to provide a distinct experience to its users, OnePlus has introduced the OnePlus Coffee Experience. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEAmxlC7rOI The OnePlus Coffee Experience is all about offering visitors a cup of the finest premium Arabica coffee that is exclusive to the OnePlus customer. This particular rare strand of coffee has been chosen from over 800 varieties and was created just for OnePlus. The company is focusing on achieving the highest level of customer satisfaction through its single-minded focus on its product and community. OnePlus also believes that the relationship with users must go beyond the product itself to form a loyalty with the brand. In addition ...

Xiaomi schedules an event on September 19, Mi 8 Youth Edition with 6.26-inch FHD+ display, AI dual rear cameras expected

Xiaomi introduced the Mi 8, Mi 8 Explorer Edition and the Mi 8 SE in China back in May, now the company has sent out invites for the launch of a new smartphone in Chengdu, China on September 19th where it is expected to introduce the Mi 8 Youth Edition. The invite has the number '8' and the other image has a smartphone with dual rear cameras arranged vertically. Xiaomi smartphone with the model number M1808D2TE got certified by TENAA in China a few days back, so this could be the smartphone. This reveals a display with a notch and minimal bezels, a metal frame, and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth Edition (M1808D2TE) rumored specifications 6.26-inch (2280×1080 pixels) Full HD+ 19:9 2.5D curved glass display Octa Core Snapdragon 710 10nm Mobile Platform (Dual 2.2GHz Kryo 360 + Hexa 1.7GHz Kryo 360 CPUs) with Adreno 616 GPU 8GB LPDDR4x RAM with 128GB storage, 6GB RAM with 64GB storage, 4GB RAM with 32GB storage, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD Android 8.1 (Oreo) with MIUI Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano / microSD) 12MP rear camera with LED flash, 5MP secondary camera 24MP front-facing camera Fingerprint sensor Dimensions: 156.4×75.8×7.5mm; Weight: 169g Dual ...