Apple iOS 12.1 Beta brings support for eSIM Functionality

Apple iOS 12.1 Beta has introduced the support for eSIM that lets you activate a cellular plan from your carrier without the need for a physical SIM. This eSIM on the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR, the eSIM pairs with the included nano-SIM to enable dual-SIM functionality. Apple at the launch announced that it will roll out the support for eSIM via a software update and this appears to the iOS 12.1. The eSIM settings are available in the Cellular section of the Settings app and choosing "Add Cellular Plan," which is the method used to add another cellular provider via the eSIM. The contact app in the iOS 12.1 lists all the contacts by "default [P] Primary" which lets you change the default phone number that you use often to contact each person if you have multiple phone numbers. Carriers need to implement the eSIM feature before it will work, and Apple offers a list of carriers that plan to offer the eSIM. In the USA, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon are planning to offer the eSIM support. However, the feature might not be rolled out until the public release of iOS 12.1. Either way, this dual SIM support through eSIM is ...

Nokia 7.1 Plus (X7) with 19:9 notch display, dual rear cameras, Snapdragon 710 live images surface

HMD Global has scheduled an event in London on October 4th where the company is expected to launch a brand new smartphone which is rumored to be the successor of the Nokia 7; the Nokia 7.1/ 7.1 Plus. Now the smartphone has surfaced online in the name of 'Nokia Phoenix.'  The leaked hands-on image interestingly enough shows the device in a brand new color and the back reveals dual-rear cameras arranged similarly as the Nokia 7 Plus. Another leaked hands-on-image shows the device in a  traditional silver color option. It is also rumored that the device might come in two variants; one with a notch which is the Nokia 7.1 Plus and another one without the notch which will be the Nokia 7.1. As for the specifications, the Nokia 7.1/Plus might be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC, will have dual-rear cameras and rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. It is expected to sport a 6-inch Full HD+ display, 4/6GB RAM, 64GB storage with a slot for microSD card. Though the Chinese version of the Nokia 7.1/ 7.1 Plus might be named as X7, the global version will be launched under Android One program and there are chanced that it might run on Android 9.0 Pie right ...

LG V40 ThinQ with Penta cameras teased in official video

LG has released a new 30-second video teaser for the company's upcoming flagship V40 ThinQ smartphone ahead of October 3 announcement. The phone will come with penta or five cameras that includes three rear cameras including standard, wide and telephoto lenses at the back and dual front cameras. LG said that the phone will offer a soft feel since it uses sand-blast technology for the surface of the smartphone's body, comes with reinforced glass to prevents scratches and also doesn't attract fingerprints or dirt. "The matte color also adds to the charm not found in conventional tempered glass or metal.," added LG. The phone has a metal frame on the side, unlike the glass back this is treated with glitter to emphasize the solidity and aesthetics unique to the metal. It has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, below the cameras. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6rhsBjjeiA The LG V40 ThinQ will come in three colors - New Platinum Gray, Carmine Red and Morokan Blue colors. The new Carmine Red color gives the impression of elegance and depth by increasing the saturation than the existing Raspberry Rose color. The phone will feature a large 6.4-inch screen, but it will have minimal bezels offering a comfortable grip for one-handed usage. It will also feature 2 ...

Tecno Camon iAir2+, Camon i2 and Camon i2x with 6.2-inch 19:9 display, dual rear cameras, Dual 4G VoLTE launched starting at Rs. 8999

After  Camon iAce and Camon iSky 2 launch last month, Tecno has launched the three new smartphones – Camon iAir2+, Camon i2 and Camon i2x in India. These have a 6.2-inch HD+ 19:9 FullView displays with a notch, 88% screen-to-body ratio, are powered by MediaTek SoCs, run Android 8.1 (Oreo) with the company’s own HiOS on top, dual rear cameras with quad LED flash, front camera with AI face unlock that can scan 298 facial points, support for Dual 4G VoLTE and a 3750mAh battery.  Tecno Camon iAir2+ specifications 6.2-inch (1520 x 720 pixels) HD+ 2.5D curved glass display 2GHz Quad-Core MediaTek Helio A22 12nm processor with IMG PowerVR GE-class GPU 2GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD HiOS based on Android 8.1 (Oreo) Dual SIM (nano + nano / microSD) 13MP rear camera with quad-LED flash, f/1.8 aperture, 2MP secondary camera 8MP front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture, LED flash Fingerprint sensor, Face unlock Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS + GLONASS 3750mAh battery Tecno Camon i2 specifications 6.2-inch (1520 x 720 pixels) HD+ 2.5D curved glass display 2GHz Quad-Core MediaTek Helio A22 12nm processor with IMG PowerVR GE-class GPU 3GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, expandable memory up to ...

Xiaomi India creates new Guinness World Record with largest light mosaic (logo)

Xiaomi India has created new Guinness World Record  by building the largest light mosaic (logo) in the world. Depicting its popular Mi logo, the light mosaic was laid out by assembling 9,690 bulbs. The light mosaic by Xiaomi India was a special initiative driven by the Brand Marketing team to highlight the brand’s journey in India. Here is a special record we have created, our first Guinness World Record (@GWR) by building the largest light mosaic logo in the world. The light mosaic was laid by assembling a staggering 9,590 bulbs. The pictures speak for themselves. See how beautiful our logo looks. pic.twitter.com/2BVezHdfNX — Mi India (@XiaomiIndia) September 26, 2018 This is designed to symbolize the collective contribution of Xiaomi India employees and Mi fans, who have all contributed to the overall success of the brand, it further highlights the brand’s effort towards pursuing unconventional modes of marketing and promotional techniques, which sets it apart from most other smartphone brands. Xiaomi also launched its new Mi Home Experience Store in Bengaluru at its  head office building on the ground floor. Upon celebrating this occasion, Anuj Sharma, Chief Marketing Officer, Xiaomi India, said: It has been another phenomenal year for us with our first Guinness World Records achievement to celebrate. ...

Panasonic, Leica, SIGMA team up to bring L-mount mirrorless camera lens

At the opening of Photokina 2018, Leica Camera AG, Panasonic, and Sigma announced a strategic partnership. The collaboration enables Panasonic and Sigma to make use of the L-Mount standard developed by Leica for their own developments and to offer both cameras and lenses utilizing this lens mount.  Thanks to their numerous interchangeable components, system cameras are extremely versatile and can be individually configured for a wide range of photographic needs.  Thanks to the strategic partnership between Leica, Panasonic, and Sigma, customers will be able to choose from a much wider selection of cameras and lenses without having to limit themselves to a particular brand, as all three brands will share the same proprietary bayonet mount. Dr. Andreas Kaufmann, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Leica Camera AG and majority shareholder said: For photographers, the ability to choose from a wide range of lenses for their system of preference is extremely important. Especially in the strongly growing market for mirrorless system cameras, users seek increasingly greater product diversity to fulfill a wide range of different photographic needs. We have therefore decided to work together with prominent partners in the photographic segment as an immediate response to these needs. Our long-established partnership with Panasonic is a ...

Xiaomi opens Mi Home Experience Store in Bengaluru

After Chennai, Mumbai and Delhi, Xiaomi has opened its first Mi Home Experience Store in Bengaluru. Located at its office in Embassy Tech Village, Devarabisanahalli, the store offers all the products that have launched in India and also showcases some of the products that were launched globally such as Mi Projector, Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner, Mi Washing Machine, Mi Heater, Mi Bike, Mi Scooter and Mi Ninebot. Proud to announce that we inaugurated the company owned company operated Mi Experience Store at our office today. This store offers all the products launched in India and some of the other cool products launched globally. Which product do you to try out 1st? 😉 #FutureLivesHere pic.twitter.com/FrKnOmUkCU — Mi India (@XiaomiIndia) September 26, 2018 Xiaomi has also announced that this is a COCO (company owned company operated) Mi Experience Store. The company will continue to expand its experience stores in the country, in addition to Mi Home stores to gather  valuable feedback about the next Xiaomi product to launch in India. Xiaomi recently announced that it aims to reach 100 Mi Home Stores in 2018 itself, earlier than its 2-year time-frame, which is mid-2019.

Vivaldi browser 2.0 with refreshed UI, tab management and more released

Vivaldi today has launched a new version of its browser; Vivaldi 2.0 with features like customizable sleek user interface, private and secure syncing across computers, tools for smart browsing, revamped theming, and more.  It brings users the ability to customize the user interface, Vivaldi’s Settings provides a huge variety of options such as positioning the tab bar vertically and display the address bar at the bottom, adjust default zoom levels and view clutter-free web pages using Reader View. Furthermore, you can also toggle adaptive themes that change color in tune with the website being viewed, schedule themes to change throughout the day, and customize Speed Dials and Window Background Image. https://youtu.be/feGKcVUjj0s Vivaldi browser can now seamlessly and securely sync a user’s data between multiple computers, including their Bookmarks and Speed-Dials, saved passwords and auto fill information, History (with only typed URLs), extensions and uniquely, Notes. All synced data, including users’ passwords, is protected with an end-to-end data encryption. It is bringing an expandable, multi-tasking dashboard in Vivaldi’s sidebar to make better use of the screen real estate and improve workflow, Panels. This also includes tools like Downloads, Bookmarks, History, Web Panels, Window Panel, and Notes. The Web Panels allow users to display their favorite web apps or sites in a split-screen alongside the primary window. The Vivaldi’s tabbed browsing lets users ...

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 buyers get Galaxy Watch at discounted rate as a limited period offer in India

Samsung  launched the Galaxy Note9 smartphone in India last month starting at Rs. 67900, after it went on pre-order a couple of weeks before it, offering a chance to own a Samsung Gear Sport smartwatch for Rs. 4,999 (Originally costs Rs. 22,990). Today the company has announced a new limited offer that will offer the buyers the recently-launched Galaxy Watch (42mm) at Rs. 9999 (Originally costs Rs. 24,990). Buy #SamsungGalaxyNote9 and get #GalaxyWatch @Rs. 9999 (Consumer benefit: Rs 14.9K) Offer period:26th Sep-20th Oct Redemption starts:15th Oct onwards through MyGalaxy#GalaxyWatch (42mm) is Samsung's latest and most advanced offering in Smartwatches. pic.twitter.com/mScJiL1eyN — Mahesh Telecom (@MAHESHTELECOM) September 26, 2018 The limited period offer starts today, September 26th and is available till 20th October. The redemption starts from 15th October. The offer is live through Samsung stores offline, and should go live online soon. Samsung already offers Rs.6,000 cashback and No Cost EMI on HDFC Credit Card, No cost EMI on starting from ₹7543.80/month on leading Credit cards and Bajaj Finserv, Rs. 6,000 Paytm cashback on buying at Paytm Mall and additional Rs.6,000 value with exchange on select smartphone.

LG V40 ThinQ with triple rear cameras, dual front cameras surface in press renders ahead of October 3 announcement

Earlier this month LG announced that it will introduce its flagship V40 ThinQ smartphone on October 3rd. We had already seen renders of the smartphone, now have the first press render of the phone, thanks to @evleaks. This reveals a notch design, triple rear cameras, dual front camera, fingerprint sensor on the back and a metal frame with a dedicated Google Assistant button below the volume rockers. The triple rear cameras will include Telephoto lens, wide-angle lens, 2x zoom and AI features. It is also said to feature dual front cameras and run Android 9.0 (Pie) out of the box. LG V40 ThinQ for AT&T pic.twitter.com/uMsxdsnXf0 — Evan Blass (@evleaks) September 26, 2018 LG V40 ThinQ rumored specifications 6.4-inch (3120 x 1440 pixels) 19.5:9 FullVision OLED Display with 109% DCI-P3 color gamut, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform with Adreno 630 GPU 6GB LPDDR4x RAM with 64GB / 128GB (V40+ ThinQ) storage, expandable memory up to 2TB with microSD Android 9.0 (Pie) with LG UX 12MP rear camera with f/1.5 aperture, 1.4µm pixel size, 16MP camera with f/1.9 aperture, 1.0µm pixel size, 12MP camera with f/2.4 aperture, 1.0µm pixel size, Dual LED flash 8MP front camera, secondary 5MP camera Fingerprint sensor ...