TECNO CAMON iCLICK2 with 6.2-inch HD+ notch display, 24MP AI selfie camera, face unlock launched in India at Rs.13,499

TECNO Mobile has launched the CAMON iCLICK2 smartphone, its latest budget smartphone with dual rear cameras. It sports a 6.2” HD+ screen, 19:9 Super Full View notch display, 24MP AI selfie camera, and AI Face Unlock.  The TECNO CAMON iCLICK2 smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Helio P22 SoC clocked at 2.0GHz Octa-Core, 4GB RAM and 64GB storage that is further expandable. The device packs a 24MP selfie camera with a large 1.8um pixel, f/2.0 aperture, and front flash. It also features an optimized AI beauty algorithm that scans up to 298 facial points to create a more natural selfie. On the rear, it has a 13MP primary camera with a larger aperture of F/1.8, and a 5MP secondary camera captures the depth of field. It comes with AI Bokeh and Super Pixel mode. It sports a 6.2” HD+ Super Full view notch display with 88% screen to body ratio.  TECNO CAMON iCLICK2 Specifications: 6.2-inch ((1500 X 720) pixels) HD+ display with 500 nit Brightness, 3D back cover with glass finish 2.0GHz Octa-Core MediaTek Helio P22 processor 4GB DDR4 RAM, 64GB storage, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD HiOS 4.1 based on Android 8.1 Dual SIM 13-megapixel rear camera with F/1.8, and a 5-megapixel secondary camera with LED flash, f/2.4, bokeh Mode, AI HDR, AI Beauty, ...

Aisen A55UDS972 55-inch 4K UHD Edge LED smart TV launched in India at Rs. 55950

Aisen today has launched the A55UDS972 LED TV to provide ultimate Theatre experience for Homes. It comes with 4K UHD edge IPS Panel, hot Keys Remote Control for seamless operation and an E-Share App to Interact with the TV.  It enhances the viewing experience with the Edge LED TV, that comes with the presence of LED lights under the TV screen. Thanks to the new complete 4K UHD and IPS Panel technology, the TV injects extra brightness focusing on smaller details and crisp colors. while the Wide viewing angle, brings marvelous viewing pleasure from all the oversight. It is powered by the 1.5Ghz Quad Core processor, 2GB RAM + 16GB ROM. The TV comes with inbuilt Dolby Audio, featuring the surround sound experience and output power of Audio is 16W. It comes with a single touch button to access Multimedia, Wi-Fi, and on-demand popular video application. The E-Share option lets you cast your smart device’s screen on the TV. Connectivity options include 3 HDMI inputs and 4USB Ports. You can also connect the Smart TV to the internet and watch the various shows, Movies etc with a simple click on the remote. The Aisen A55UDS972 LED TV is priced at Rs. 55,950 and is available across leading retail stores ...

Panasonic Eluga X1 and X1 Pro with ‘AI Sense’ IR face unlock, dual rear cameras launched starting at at Rs. 22990

Panasonic today has launched the Eluga X1 and X1 Pro and is entering the much-awaited high-end smartphone segment. These come with AI Sense' infrared face unlock that can unlock even in dark, pack stainless body and 2.5D curved glass on the front.  Panasonic Eluga X1 and X1 Pro feature a 6.18-inch full-HD+ (1080x2246 pixels) display with notch and have Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. Both the smartphones pack dual-rear cameras with 16+5MP setup along with LED flash and traditional features like a bokeh mode. The smartphones come with a 16MP front camera with Bokeh mode, Face Emoji, and Face Beauty modes. They run on Android 8.1 Oreo and there isn't a 3.5mm headphone, but Panasonic is including a USB Type-C to 3.5mm jack adapter. Both the modes come with the proprietary function called 'AI Sense' that is said to unlock the smartphone using their face in less than half a second even in low-light conditions. Panasonic Eluga X1 and X1 Pro Specifications: 6.18-inch (1080 x 2246 pixels) Full HD+ 2.5D curved glass display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection 2.0GHz Octa-Core MediaTek Helio P60 12nm processor with 800MHz ARM Mali-G72 MP3 GPU Eluga X1: 4GB RAM and 64GB storage, Eluga X1 Pro: 6GB RAM and 128GB,  expandable memory up to 256GB with ...

Samsung ‘Winner’ foldable smartphone and Snapdragon 855/SM8150 surfaces in Galaxy S9’s Android Pie firmware

In an unreleased Android Pie firmware that is meant for the Galaxy S9, present are the references of upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 8150 chipset as well as Samsung’s first foldable smartphone that is code-named “Winner.” Samsung's foldable smartphone doesn't come as a surprise since the rumors about the phone are in the news for a while now.  Samsung has already confirmed that Foldable phone, but the launch date still remains as a confusion. We know that it will come with triple rear cameras, OLED display. Samsung said to have showcased an in-folding prototype of the foldable smartphone to the industry partners at a secret meeting during the CES 2018 earlier this year. The prototype said to pack three OLED panels of 3.5 inches each, two of them when combined creates a 7-inches screen when the smartphone is unfolded, while the third panel was placed on the outside of the in-folding prototype as an information ticker. When unfolded, the phone is said to follow the footprints of the Galaxy Note 8. According to rumors, the device was initially expected to launch early next year as the mass production is said to begin early November. But contradicting reports suggest that there are chances of Samsung introducing it later this ...

Wi-Fi Alliance introduces Wi-Fi 6

Wi-Fi Alliance today has introduced the Wi-Fi 6 as the industry designation for products and networks that support the next generation of Wi-Fi. It is based on 802.11ax technology and is also a part of the new naming approach by Wi-Fi Alliance that provides users with an easy-to-understand designation for both the Wi-Fi technology supported by their device and used in a connection the device makes with a Wi-Fi network. The company says that the new naming system identifies Wi-Fi generations by a numerical sequence which correspond to major advancements in Wi-Fi. The generation names can be used by product vendors to identify the latest Wi-Fi technology a device supports, by OS vendors to identify the generation of Wi-Fi connection between a device and network, and by service providers to identify the capabilities of a Wi-Fi network to their customers. The numerical sequence includes the Wi-Fi 6 which is to identify devices that support 802.11ax technology, the Wi-Fi 5 to identify devices that support 802.11ac technology. The Wi-Fi 6 will deliver an improved experience to address device and application needs in a range of consumer and enterprise environments. Beginning with Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi Alliance certification programs based on major IEEE 802.11 releases will use a generational Wi-Fi name; the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED ...

SHARP Aquos Zero with 6.22-inch OLED WQHD+ display, Snapdragon 845, 6GB RAM announced

SHARP today has introduced the Aquos Zero which features the company's first OLED panel that is designed and manufactured in-house. It sports a 6.22-inch WQHD+ (1440x2992) display with support for the DCI-P3 color space and Dolby Vision. It also has a huge notch above the display and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845. The Aquos Zero packs 6GB of RAM and 128GB of UFS storage and a 3,130 mAh capacity. It runs on Android 9 Pie and measures 154 x 73 x 8.8 mm; 146 grams. Sharp is boasting that it is one of the lightest flagships launched in recent times. It has a 22.6-megapixel single rear camera with f/1.9 aperture, while the selfie cam is an 8 MP unit. The Aquos Zero is IP68 certified for water and dust resistance. A fingerprint scanner is on the back of the handset, and it also has a face unlock system. It has Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos technology. It comes with heat dissipation technology, additionally, it features AQUOS first parallel charging that distributes heat sources with two charging ICs to suppress heat generation during charging. The back has an aramid fiber and magnesium alloy for the side frame. SHARP Aquos Zero specifications: 6.22-inch (1440x2992 pixels) WQHD+ OLED display, 1 million: 1, 100% ...

Google Assistant makeover with bigger visuals, interactive messaging interface, fresh controls and more introduced

Google today is announcing a new makeover to the Assistant on phones which is aimed at making it even easier to get things done regardless of whether you prefer to use your hands, your voice, or a combination of the two. The new design combines the best of text and talks on your phone, giving you the relevant information right when you need it. Just ask your Google Assistant for something on your phone, and then you can interact with images, sliders, and buttons to get the help you need.  The new Assistant for Android phone design includes bigger visuals that are easy to glance at quickly, new controls and sliders to manage your smart home devices. Use the dials to adjust your lights to the right brightness, or the sliders to control the volume of your smart speaker. It also has an interactive messaging interface so you can use your fingers to add a comma, change a word or make any other quick edits as you compose messages. It is now easier to access an overview of your day. Open up the Assistant and swipe up on your screen to get curated information based on the time of day and your recent interactions with ...

Apple iPhone XS Max has one of the ‘best mobile cameras’: DxOMark

DxOMark is out with iPhone XS Max camera review rating it as one of the best with a score of 105. While it beats out Samsung Galaxies and Pixels, it failed to move past Huawei's P20 Pro which still remains at the top. DxOMark scores a smartphone based on a combined score of photo and video performance.  Since the scores are not out of 100, the iPhone XS Max scored a significantly higher score of 105 compared to the iPhone X's 97 from last year. This show a notable difference in cameras. As both the iPhone XS Max and XS pack the similar internals, DxOMark believes that it might score more or less the same. While the hardware changes are valuable, the software changes are more noticeable. DxOMark says that during still image capture, the camera continuously captures a multi-frame buffer at different exposures, allowing for simultaneous zero shutter lag and HDR processing, something that is unique at this point. Meaning, the iPhone XS Max is capable of displaying HDR images in real-time in the preview image, so what you get is what you see. This feature isn't currently available on any other smartphones. As for the video mode, the iPhone XS Max can shoot 4K video at 60 frames per second and 1080p Full-HD ...

WhatsApp beta for Android gets Picture-in-Picture mode for YouTube, Instagram, Facebook videos and Swipe to Reply

WhatsApp is rolling out yet another beta update to Android which brings the version number to 2.18.301. This update brings the Picture-in-Picture mode. This mode enables users to play videos on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram right within WhatsApp. From now, when you receive a link to videos in WhatsApp, you can play the videos within the app and don't have to leave the conversation. This feature was earlier spotted in testing back in August and it did take a good two months time to enter into beta. If you remember, WhatsApp has rolled out the update to iOS back in November 2017. Post the update, when you tap the play icon, WhatsApp will show you the video in Picture in Picture mode, so you can continue to navigate in the chat while the video is playing in the background. However, when you switch to another chat, the PiP disappears which doesn’t happen on iOS, so we can expect an update for Android that will fix this small issue. So, if you haven't updated WhatsApp, you can sign up for the beta to try out the feature. A couple of days back Android beta for WhatsApp got Swipe to Reply feature, years after WhatsApp for iOS got it. This lets you ...

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 ...