LG Watch W7 Hybrid Wear OS Smartwatch with mechanical hands announced

Alongside the LG V40 ThinQ, LG announced the LG Watch W7, its first hybrid smartwatch that combines mechanical movement with digital functionalities powered by Wear OS by Google. It features quartz movement and physical watch hands in a stainless steel body and has been developed in partnership with Soprod SA of Switzerland. It has altimeter, barometer, stopwatch, timer and compass directions.  It promises full day battery life on a single charge. It can run for up to two days with average use and an additional 3-4 days in analog-only mode. In mechanical watch-only mode with its "smart" features disabled, the watch can operate for up to 100 days, or more than three months of battery life. LG Watch W7 specifications 1.2-inch (360 x 360 pixels) Circular LCD Display at 300PPI 1.1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100 (MSM8909W) processor 768MB LPDDR3 RAM, 4GB eMMC Wear OS by Google (compatible with smartphones running Android 4.3 and iOS) Dust and Water Resistant (IP68) Movement: 2 Hands Quartz Movement / Micro Gearbox Bluetooth 4.2 LE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, USB Type-C 2.0 Dimensions:44.5 x 45.4 x 12.9mm; Weight: 79.5g Sensors: 9-Axis (Gyro/ Accelerometer/ Compass), Pressure sensor 240mAh battery The LG Watch W7 comes in Cloud Silver color, and is compatible with all standard 22mm ...

LG V40 ThinQ with 6.4-inch QHD+ OLED FullVision display, triple rear cameras, dual front cameras announced

LG has announced its flagship V40 ThinQ penta camera smartphone as it had promised. It has a 6.4-inch FullVision OLED display with bottom bezel that is 1.6mm thinner than the predecessor. The main highlight of the smartphone is its cameras. It has triple rear cameras, 16MP 107-degree super wide-angle, 12MP standard angle and 12MP telephoto with 2x optical zoom (or 3.2x the zoom of the wide-angle lens). The Triple Shot feature stitches together the images captured with each of the three lenses into a short video file for easy sharing. On the front there is a 5MP wide-angle lens and 8MP standard camera for bokeh effect with an on-screen slider to adjust the amount of background blur. It has Dual PDAF (Phase Detection Auto Focus) for automatic focusing that is 50% faster, advanced HDR feature analyzes and determines the right exposure settings to create perfectly lit shots,  AI Auto White Balance (AI AWB), AI Shutter selects the right shutter speed, especially useful when trying to capture fast-moving subjects, Cine Shot, 3D Light Effect, Makeup Pro, Custom Backdrop, My Avatar and AR Emoji. It still has 3.5mm audio jack with 32-bit Hi-Fi Quad DAC and Boombox Speaker that was introduced in the G7 ThinQ. It ...

Airtel launches VoLTE services in Bengal and Sikkim

Bharti Airtel, today announced the launch of its Voice over LTE (VoLTE) services across Bengal and Sikkim enabling seamless services. Airtel VoLTE, which works over 4G, will enable customers to enjoy HD quality voice calls with faster call set up time. Customers can call any mobile, landline network using Airtel VoLTE as well. In addition to Bengal and Sikkim, Airtel offers VoLTE services in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh & Telangana, Karnataka, Chennai, West Bengal, Orissa, Assam, Kerala, Bihar, Punjab and Andhra Pradesh circles. Not long ago, the company has announced that over 200 4G smartphones now support its Voice over LTE (VoLTE) services. This includes leading brands like OPPO, Vivo, Apple, Samsung, OnePlus, Nokia, Panasonic, Xiaomi, Karbonn, Lava, Panasonic and more. Sadly Google Pixel series is not in the list. In case of non-availability of 4G network, Airtel VoLTE calls automatically fall back on 3G/2G network to ensure that customers continue to stay connected at all times. In case, if you have any doubt we have compiled a list of Airtel VoLTE supported smartphones, which you can check out here.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K with Dolby Vision, and HDR10+ and Alexa Voice Remote announced in India

  Amazon today has announced the Fire TV Stick 4K and all-new Alexa Voice Remote in India. The Fire TV Stick 4K is powered by the 1.7GHz quad-core with fast streaming experience, quicker load times, and brilliant picture quality. It also brings you access to 4K Ultra HD, Dolby Vision, and HDR10+ titles. The Fire TV Stick 4K gives you access to thousands of apps and Alexa skills, as well as over thousands of movies and TV episodes. Users can also pair any of the Echo devices with Fire TV for easy control of your entertainment experience using Alexa, hands-free. The all-new Alexa Voice Remote allows you to power on your compatible TV with a single remote.  The all-new Alexa Voice Remote is compatible with all Fire TV devices available in India and can control power and volume on thousands of TVs. The Fire TV Stick 4K and Alexa Voice Remote are now available for pre-order now on Amazon.in for Rs. 5999 and Rs. 1999 respectively. Both these will start shipping in India on November 14. The company also announced that Alexa on Fire TV, including the far-field control of Fire TV, will be available on all existing Fire TV devices in India, via a software update, starting ...

OnePlus CEO sheds light on OnePlus 6T’s futuristic‘Screen Unlock’ in-display fingerprint technology

OnePlus is expected to launch an upgraded version of its premium flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 6 soon, dubbed the OnePlus 6T. For the past few weeks, we’ve seen more and more information about the device all over the internet in the form of leaks, speculations and some official, too. One of the major expected upgrades this year with OnePlus 6T is said to be an In-display fingerprint scanner that Pete Lau, CEO of OnePlus has confirmed through a forum post today on OnePlus Forums under the name, Screen Unlock. According to Pete Lau, Screen Unlock incorporates an array of software processes and hardware components, tuned in such a way to work optimally on the OnePlus 6T. Talking in-depth, Pete Lau states that the upcoming OnePlus 6T will feature a new optical fingerprint module housing a small lens that can accurately register your fingerprint when pressed down on the cover glass. In this case, the display acts a light source to mark the boundary of your fingerprint including dimensions and shapes. A key innovation lies just beneath the surface. Prepare for the #OnePlus6T pic.twitter.com/VqmLTOkfMJ — OnePlus India (@OnePlus_IN) September 30, 2018 Furthermore, OnePlus uses what’s called as ‘Trust Zone’ found in the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 to ...

Google introduces Home Mini in Aqua Blue color ahead of Pixel 3 launch

Ahead of Google Pixel 3 launch, the search engine giant has introduced Home Mini speaker in Aqua Blue colour on its official website. This is the first new colour, Google added since the launch of Home Mini speaker. Talking about the build, It’s made from the same fabric as the Mini’s original colours—chalk, charcoal and coral. Besides colour, the remaining functionality of the device is same. The Aqua colour will start shipping on October 29 from the Google Store and Walmart. Google Home Mini, the compact version of Google Home sports fabric speaker grill at the top and a plastic-looking base at the bottom. It also has three micro-LED lights on top. This compact version of Google Home will let you talk to the Google Assistant to stream music, control your smart home, check your calendar, and search the internet. Source

OnePlus 6T ‘Screen Unlock’ in-display fingerprint technology teased in video

OnePlus is scheduled to launch the OnePlus 6T later this month, while we have been hearing/seeing details about the flagship, most of the details are currently under the wraps. The new OnePlus 6T teaser that was released a while ago teased an in-display fingerprint scanner which the company calls Screen Unlock. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oDn6fk12IM A key innovation lies just beneath the surface. Prepare for the #OnePlus6T pic.twitter.com/VqmLTOkfMJ — OnePlus India (@OnePlus_IN) September 30, 2018 The company says that 'Screen Unlock' is much more than a module attached to the back of the screen, it encompasses a wide array of software processes and hardware components that were carefully tuned to work perfectly. As you must be aware, there will be an optical fingerprint module, which houses a small lens under the display that can accurately register your fingerprint when pressed. The screen is used as a light source to enhance the outline of your fingerprint, enabling the sensor to accurately read its exact dimensions and shape. OnePlus will use the dedicated ‘Trust Zone’ in the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 to store your fingerprint information and whenever Screen Unlock is used, your fingerprint is compared to the information stored in the Trust Zone. Screen Unlock has been in development for a long time. ...

TCL sets up manufacturing unit in Tirupati, will launch Google-certified Android QLED TV and AI TVs

TCL Electronics has announced that it has partnered with the Andhra Pradesh government to set up a brand-new manufacturing facility in Tirupati. The agreement regarding the partnership was signed last week in China between the respective representatives of the State IT & Electronics department and TCL.  This move is in line with TCL’s long-term vision of building localized capabilities in order to better cater to the growing market demand for home entertainment solutions across the country. The Tirupati unit will enable TCL to contribute towards the ‘Make in India’ initiative by generating substantial employment opportunities for the country’s workforce, and will also fulfill the market demand for smart consumer electronics appliances in India. In the same regards, TCL has also announced that in H1 2018, TCL Electronics’ global LCD TV sales volume crossed the 10-million mark to reach over 13.17 million sets, growing by 37.2% year-on-year. The overseas sales volumes also increased by 44.4% year-on-year to more than 8.28 million. It has also tied up with large offline electronics retailers such as Croma, Reliance Digital, and Vijay Sales, as well as major regional channel partners to build robust, pan-India sales and distribution channel. It plans to introduce several smart entertainment solutions in India. It ...

BlackBerry Evolve with 5.99-inch FHD+ display, 13MP dual rear cameras to go on sale in India on October 10 exclusively on Amazon

Optiemus launched the BlackBerry Evolve and EvolveX smartphones in India in August. The EvolveX went on sale by end of August, and the company said that the Evolve will go on sale from mid-September, however after a slight delay, the phone will be available exclusively from Amazon.in on October 10 for Rs. 24,990. BlackBerry Evolve specifications 5.99-inch (2160×1080 pixels) Full HD+ 2.5D curved glass display with  Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection 1.8GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 450 14nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 506 GPU 4GB (Evolve), 64GB internal storage, expandable memory up to 2TB with microSD Android 8.1 (Oreo) Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano / microSD) 13MP + 13MP dual rear cameras with dual-tone LED flash, Samsung S5K3L8 sensor 16MP front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture Fingerprint sensor 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio, Dolby Atmos (EvolveX) 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz / 5GHz), Bluetooth 5 LE, GPS + GLONASS, USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG 4000mAh battery with fast charging, Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0

Airtel acquihires AuthMe services to strengthen AI game

In the latest development, Bharti Airtel has announced an acquihire deal with AuthMe ID Services in an attempt to strengthen Artificial Intelligence (AI) portfolio. For the uninitiated, AuthMe is a Bengaluru-based startup focused mainly on artificial intelligence solution. With this deal, the startup will be helping Airtel's Airtel X Labs initiative in Bengaluru and serve customers with innovative digital products. Airtel has set up Airtel X Labs with the aim of driving cutting-edge innovation in the areas of AI, IoT, AR and VR and is building a world-class team for the facility. The telecom services provider has also acquired flagship solutions developed including Callup AI and Fintech OCR. Callup AI has created a chat and voice assistant to quickly and effectively resolve customer queries over email, chat and phone calls. On the other hand, the Fintech OCR is designed for processing KYC docs, bank/credit card/loan statements, mark sheets, and can be customised to process known formats of other documents. A few days back, Airtel had announced massive network expansion in Karnataka as part of its network transformation initiative – Project Leap. By March 2019, Airtel plans to roll out 13,000 new mobile sites along with an addition of more than 4500 kilometers of optic fiber ...