Realme C1 with 6.2 inch-inch HD+ display, Snapdragon 450, dual rear cameras, 4230 mAh battery launched for Rs. 6999

Realme, along with the Realme 2 Pro also launched the C1, the company's latest budget smartphone in India. It has a 6.2-inch HD+ 19:9 aspect ratio display with a notch and 87.8% screen-to-body ratio, is powered by Snapdragon 450 with 2GB of RAM and runs ColorOS 5.1 based on Android 8.1 (Oreo). It has a 13-megapixel rear camera along with a secondary 2-megapixel camera for portrait shots and a 5-megapixel front camera. It doesn't come with a fingerprint sensor, but it has face unlock. It has dedicated dual SIM and microSD slots and packs a huge 4230mAh battery. Realme C1 specifications 6.2-inch (1520 x 720 pixels) 18:9 FullView 2.5D curved glass display 1.8GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 450 14nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 506 GPU 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD ColorOS 5.1 based on Android 8.1 (Oreo) Dual SIM 13MP rear camera with LED flash, f/2.2 aperture, secondary 2MP camera with f/2.4 aperture 5MP front-facing camera, f/2.2 aperture Dimensions: 156.2×75.6×8.2mm; Weight: 168g 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS + GLONASS, USB OTG 4230mAh (typical) built-in battery The Realme C1 comes in Black and Blue colors, is priced at Rs. 6999, which is an introductory price for Diwali and will be available from ...

Mi Home security Camera 360 with AI motion detection, Infrared night vision launched in India for Rs. 2699

Xiaomi today at an event in India has launched the  Mi Home security camera 360. It features 360-degree viewing angle, 1080p HD video recording with infrared night vision to ensure no detail is lost even during challenging light condition, and the AI motion detection to detect and alert you of any unwanted movement in the house. The Mi Home Security Camera 360 packs dual motors which allow the device to rotate up, down, left, and right without any restrictions. Thanks to its AI motion detection, it will record a 10 seconds video automatically when movements or changes are detected. The camera comes with 10 infrared illuminators which help to keep the image quality crystal clear. Users can control the security camera with the mi home app. It has a wide aperture lens of f/2.1, Infrared night vision to record details even in low light. It is capable of recording H.265 videos to provide smooth and detailed images. It has a microSD card slot that supports up to 64GB, includes Wi-Fi connectivity, two-way voice communication. It measures 118 x 78 x 78mm. The Xiaomi Mi Home Security Camera is priced at Rs 2,699 and it will go on sale from 10th October, Midnight, exclusively on Amazon.in, Flipkart and Mi.com and will ...

Fortnite beta for PS4 gets cross-play support for Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Android and more

Fortnite today announced an open beta that will allow for cross-platform gameplay, progression, and commerce across PlayStation 4, Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, and Mac operating systems. The company will use beta as an opportunity for testing cross-platform. 1) An account-merging feature to combine Battle Royale purchases, coming in November. 2) Enabling unlinking a console from one Fortnite account, and relinking to another Fortnite account. Coming in a few days. — Fortnite (@FortniteGame) September 26, 2018 This move marks a major policy change for SIE, and is in the planning process across the organization to support this change. Sony said that it is also looking to open up its platform in the future and this move could signal support for more of cross-play games on PS4, and either way it’s a major change for PC, PS4, and Xbox users to be able to play games. On the other hand, Epic games in a Tweet said that it is working on An account-merging feature to combine Battle Royale purchases, coming in November for players who have created two accounts for cross-play. Furthermore, the company is also working on enabling unlinking a console from one Fortnite account and relinking to another Fortnite account. Coming in a few ...

Oculus Quest standalone VR headset announced at $399; Rift Core 2.0 update to roll out from October

Oculus today has announced its new headset; the Oculus Quest which is its first all-in-one VR gaming system. It offers six degrees of freedom and Touch controllers. The company has lined up around 50 titles for launch including games like Robo Recall, The Climb, and Moss. It also unveiled the Oculus Insight that powers inside-out tracking, Guardian, and Touch controller tracking. The Oculus Insight uses four ultra wide-angle sensors and computer vision algorithms to track your exact position in real time without any external sensors. As for the Oculus Quest, it comes with Oculus Go display with 1600x1440 per eye, incorporating a lens spacing adjustment to help maximize visual comfort, improved built-in audio. https://youtu.be/4AvXOlcFmPU It has an “arena-scale” tracking that supports at least 4,000 square feet of space. Its controllers have the same button layout as the Rift’s Touch controllers, but with the half-moon, tracking ring reversed. The Oculus Quest is priced starting at $399 (Rs. 28,985 approx.) for a 64GB headset and will be available in Spring 2019. Furthermore, at the OC5, the company is also introducing new games and Core Software updates. The Ready At Dawn, creators of the Echo VR universe, announced Lone Echo II, the long-awaited sequel to the award-winning title, Lone Echo. The team ...

Realme 2 Pro with 6.3-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 660, up to 8GB RAM, AI dual rear cameras launched in India starting at Rs. 13990

Realme just launched the Realme 2 Pro smartphone in India. It has a 6.3-inch FHD+ Dewdrop Full Screen display with a notch, 90.8% screen-to-body ratio and Corning Gorilla Glass protection, is powered by Snapdragon 660 AIE with up to 8GB of RAM, runs ColorOS 5.2 based on Android 8.1 (Oreo). It has a 16-megapixel rear camera with f/1.7 aperture, AI scene recognition, and a 16-megapixel front camera with AI Beauty feature. It has a fingerprint sensor on the back, 15-layer laminated technology offering a glossy visual effect, dedicated dual SIM and microSD slots and packs a 3500mAh battery. Realme 2 Pro specifications 6.3-inch (1080 x 2340 pixels) 19.5:9 FullView 2.5D curved glass display with Corning Gorilla Glass protection Octa Core Snapdragon 660 14nm Mobile Platform (Quad 2.2GHz Kryo 260 + Quad 1.8GHz Kryo 260 CPUs) with Adreno 512 GPU 4GB LPDDR4X / 6GB LPDDR4X RAM with 64GB (UFS 2.1) storage, 8GB LPDDR4X RAM with 128GB (UFS 2.1) storage, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD ColorOS 5.2 based on Android 8.1 (Oreo) Dual SIM (nano + nano + microSD) 16MP rear camera with LED flash, f/1.7 aperture, Sony IMX398 sensor, Dual Pixel focus, EIS, secondary 2MP camera, f/2.4 aperture 16MP front-facing camera, f/2.0 aperture Fingerprint sensor, ...

Xiaomi Mi TV 4C Pro 32-inch, Mi TV 4A Pro 49-inch Full HD and Mi TV 4 Pro 55-inch 4K HDR Android TVs launched in India starting at Rs. 14999

Xiaomi has launched Mi TV 4C Pro, Mi TV 4A Pro and Mi TV 4 Pro smart LED TVs in India. All these offer PatchWall TV Experience and are Built on Android TV with Play Store to install games and apps and comes with  Chromecast built-in to cast content from your phone to MiTV. These also come Bluetooth Mi Remote with Voice Search to find your favourite content across online apps. Patchwall is getting JioCinema, Eros Now, Hooq and Epic as well as Amazon Prime Video soon. The new Patchwall will roll out gradually for all Mi TV models. Xiaomi Mi TV 4C Pro (32) specifications 32-inch (1366×768 pixels) HD LED display with 178-degree viewing angle 1.5GHz quad-core Amlogic processor with Mali-450 GPU 1GB RAM, 8GB internal memory Android TV based on 8.1 (Oreo), PatchWall interface WiFi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz), Bluetooth 4.2, 3 x HDMI (1 contain ARC), AV,  USB 2.0 x 2, Ethernet, headphones jack Supports MPEG1/2/4, REAL, H.265, H.264 2 x 10W speakers Stereo, DTS Xiaomi Mi TV 4A Pro (49) specifications 49-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD display with 178-degree viewing angle, HDR 1.5GHz quad-core Amlogic processor with Mali-450 GPU 2GB RAM, 8GB internal memory Android TV based on 8.1 (Oreo), PatchWall interface WiFi ...

Xiaomi Mi Luggage with scratch-resistant design launched in India in two sizes starting at Rs. 2999

Xiaomi today at an event in India has launched the Mi Luggage with scratch-resistant design in two sizes; 20 and 24.” These come with four adjustable handles and the wheels fit closely to the housing frame to enhance stability and reduce noise when dragging. The 360 ball bearing design allows you to maneuver the luggage in any direction over different terrains with ease. The adjustable handle is made of anodized aluminum that is resistant to color fading and corrosion. You can select from four adjustable heights for optimum comfort. For improved safety, it features a TSA approved lock. The company says that it packs the same material found in high-end automotive and sporting equipment, and is 40% stronger than typical luggage made from ABS. The Mi Luggage with scratch-resistant design in two sizes; 20 and 24 are priced at Rs. 2,999 and Rs. 4,299 respectively. Both these products will be available from 10th October at midnight on Mi.com, Flipkart, and Amazon.in. The company said that these will soon become available on Mi Home and offline stores.

Facebook Stories and Messenger Stories hit 300 million users, introduces ‘Stories Ads’

Facebook today announced that Facebook Stories ads available to all advertisers around the world. The company says according to Ipsos survey of stories users commissioned by Facebook IQ, 68% of people say they use stories on at least three apps regularly, and 63% plan to use stories more in the future. Furthermore, more than 300 million people use Facebook Stories and Messenger Stories every day. As brands, now you can include Facebook Stories as an additional placement to News Feed or Instagram Stories ad campaigns. Soon it will also let you extend the reach and improve the performance of stories ad campaigns in Messenger too. Facebook Stories ads support for every objective that's currently available for Instagram Stories ads, including reach, brand awareness, video views, app install, conversion, traffic and lead generation. Facebook’s full suite of targeting and measurement capabilities is also available for stories ads across platforms. iHeartRadio, Kettle Chips, and KFC are among the advertisers who have seen a brand lift from their Facebook Stories ad campaigns. It is also reported that more than half of the people surveyed said they're making more online purchases as a result of the storie ads. In addition, 38% of people said that after seeing a product ...

Xiaomi Mi Band 3 with 0.78-inch OLED display, 50-meter water resistance launched in India for Rs. 1999

Xiaomi has finally launched the most expected Mi Band 3 in India, as it had promised. It has a 0.78-inch OLED touch screen display, compared to 0.42-inch in the Mi Band 2 so that it can display more characters including WhatsApp, Facebook or SMS messages, 3-day Weather info, caller ID and more. It also 5ATM water proof so that you can take it for swimming under 50 meters. Xiaomi says that it has improved activity tracking, and it shows real-time data for running, cycling, walking, and other activities. It still has a button on the front, and you can view the caller name on the band, and reject the call with a long press of the button. It has a larger 110mAh battery that promises about 20 days of standby. Xiaomi Mi Band 3 specifications 0.78-inch OLED (128 x 80 pixels) touch screen display with scratch-resistant glass, anti-fingerprint coating shows time, step, heart rate, activities, weather, notifications Photoplethysmography (PPG) / Heart rate sensor Monitors your fitness and tracks your sleep, Sedentary reminder 8.5g (20g with band) ultra light body 5ATM (50 meters) water resistant Bluetooth 4.2 LE 110mAh Li Ion polymer battery with up to 20 days of standby The Xiaomi Mi Band 3 comes with ...

Xiaomi India launches Mi Credit app for instant loan

After launching Mi Credit instant loan service in India in partnership with KreditBee for Xiaomi users back in May, Xiaomi India has launched Mi Credit service app for Xiaomi users with MIUI above the age of 18 years. This will offer instant loan with a click of a button for eligible person.  Money will be disbursed to your bank account in real-time, and interest rates stat as low as 1.8% per month, says Xiaomi. After downloading and logging into the app with required credentials and you can also upload the documents in the app itself. You can also select Loan Amount desired, Period of Loan and Repayment Schedule. Once you add and verify your bank account, you get the amount after verification. You can repay the loan on Mi Credit app using Netbanking or Debit cards. Xiaomi said that the app is currently exclusively available to only whitelisted MIUI users, even though you can download the app from Mi Community app here. You can mail to micredit-in@xiaomi.com with the subject "Whitelist" and a note with phone number so that Xiaomi will get back. Source