Nokia True Wireless Earbuds and Pro Wireless Earphones announced

HMD Global, along with the Nokia 7.1 also introduced the Nokia True Wireless Earbuds and the Nokia Pro Wireless Earphones. The True Wireless Earbuds weighs just 5 grams per earbud and promises 3.5 hours play time, and the charging case can hold three charges giving a total of up to 16 hours of talk time. The Nokia Pro Wireless Earphones has a neckband design, offers up to 10 hours of playback time from a single charge, has a built-in vibration function alerts user of incoming calls, and the smart magnetic earbuds lets you just separate them from each other to answer calls or play music. Both are sweat and splash proof. Nokia Pro Wireless Earphones features and specifications  Bluetooth 4.2 with multipoint connection for up to 2 devices HD audio experience delivered by Qualcomm aptX technology Magnetic functions Clip earbuds together to end calls or pause music; unclip to answer calls or resume music Power on/off, answer/end call, reject call, volume control, track control buttons Sweat and splash protection 3 pairs of ear buds (S, M, L) and 3 pairs of ergonomic ear tips (S, M, L) Earbud height 2.56cm, Neckband (resting) 17.8cm x 13.1cm, Neckband (full length) 45cm, Earphone cord 27.5cm; Weight 45g Audio playback of up to 10 hours on a ...

Nokia 7.1 Hands on Impressions: Premium Mid-range Never Felt so Good

Slotting in between the Nokia 7 Plus and the 6 series, the all new Nokia 7.1 is an interesting device that is bringing the best of  Nokia's design chops to the mid range segment. A device that is predominantly designed to make inroads in the European markets, it plays it safe but makes the right additions to make it all the more appealing. We spent a bit of time checking out the phone and came out quite liking what the company has done here. Follow along for our quick impressions.  Nokia 7.1 specifications 5.84-inch (2244 x 1080 pixels) Full HD+ HDR 10 display with 19:9 aspect ratio, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection 1.8GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 636 14nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 509 GPU 3GB LPPDDR4x RAM with 32GB (eMMC 5.1) internal storage / 4GB LPPDDR4x RAM with 64GB (eMMC 5.1) internal storage, expandable memory up to 400GB with microSD Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano / microSD) Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie) 12MP (RGB) rear camera with dual LED flash, f/1.8 aperture,1.28 um pixel size, ZEISS optics, 5MP (Monochrome) secondary rear camera with f/2.4 aperture, 1.12um pixel size 8MP front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture, 84-degree FOV Fingerprint sensor ...

Android Pie update coming to Nokia 6.1 and 6.1 Plus in October, Nokia 8 and Nokia 8 Sirocco in November

HMD Global rolled out Android 9.0 (Pie) update for the Nokia 7 Plus last week. Today the company at its Nokia 7.1 launch event in London announced when the Pie update will arrive for its older phones. The Nokia 6.1 and the latest Nokia 6.1 Plus smartphones will get the update this October and the Nokia 8 and Nokia 8 Sirocco will get it next month. The company has not promised any timeline for other phones, but it said that it will be available Nokia already promised that its smartphones will get Android updates for 2 years and security updates for 3 years from the launch date since its phones are Android. Android 9 update will include AI powered features. The Adaptive Battery feature limits battery usage from apps you don’t use often, and App Actions predicts what you’re about to do so you can get to your next action quickly.

Nokia 7.1 with 5.84-inch FHD+ 19:9 HDR PureDisplay, Snapdragon 636, Dual rear cameras with ZEISS optics announced

HMD Global just announced the Nokia 7.1, the company's latest mid-range Android One smartphone, after it surfaced recently. The main highlight of the phone is its 5.84-inch Full HD+  19:9 screen with a notch, 80% screen-to-body ratio, has support for HDR and also supports SD to HDR real-time conversion. With HDR10 support; 1 million: 1 dynamic contrast ratio; 500-million pixels processed per second providing smooth and accurate HDR video.The display also adapts to indoor and bright outdoor sunlight. The company calls it PureDisplay. It runs on Android 8.1 (Oreo) but the company has promised Android 9.0 (Pie) update . It has 12MP (RGB) + 5MP (Monochrome) dual rear cameras with ZEISS Optics and fast accurate autofocus. The 8MP AI enhanced front facing camera supports facial recognition.  It has a 6000 series aluminium frame and uses dual-anodised diamond cut coloured edge. It packs a 3060mAh battery with support for USB Type-C fast charging that can charge the phone from 0 to 50% in just 30 minutes. Nokia 7.1 specifications 5.84-inch (2244 x 1080 pixels) Full HD+ HDR 10 display with 19:9 aspect ratio, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection 1.8GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 636 14nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 509 GPU 3GB LPPDDR4x RAM with 32GB ...

Xiaomi teams up with Dixon Technologies to manufacture Mi LED TVs in India

After rumors, Xiaomi today announced that it has tied up with homegrown consumer electronics contract manufacturer Dixon Technologies for ‘Make in India’ Mi TV. The plant is located in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, spread across 32 acres and employs around 850 people. The factory will result in a production capacity of 100,000 Mi LED TVs per month by Q1 2019. Xiaomi has started manufacturing 32-inch and 43-inch Mi TV 4A Smart TV models at the plant currently, and is expected to expand to the latest Mi LED TV Pro models in the future. Xiaomi currently pays 20% duty for importing its televisions as entirely built units, resulting in 2% surcharge. Local production in open cell route attracts just 5% import duty, with 1% additional surcharge. It recently increased the price of its 55-inch Mi TV 4 by Rs. 5000 due to importing of PCBAs to ramp up the supply due to huge demand. At the Mi TV 4 Pro, 4A Pro and 4C Pro launch event, the company said that it the pricing for the TVs are introductory, so manufacturing locally will keep the cost low. Xiaomi starting making smartphones back in 2015 at its Foxconn facility in Andhra Pradesh, later it expanded it to other cities, including Noida, Uttar Pradesh ...

PayPal India launches ‘PayPal for Business’ app to cater to SME merchants and freelancers

Digital transformation is happening everywhere and it is real! Essentially, it helps the organisation to reinvent themselves through the use of digital technology, to develop and build up the business. During this process, most of the merchants would probably have looked into a reliable online solution for taking payments for their product and services. In this regard, PayPal, one of the largest online payment processors in the world, has announced the launch of its first merchant-focused mobile app in India, dubbed PayPal for Business. Available on both Android and iOS platforms, the PayPal for Business app will cater to SME merchants and freelancers alike, helping them handle their business in both domestic and cross-border markets through PayPal’s robust risk and security platform. In fact, the company has made the setup process so easy that it can get you up and running in no time. With this app, PayPal intends to ease the backend business process for SME merchants and freelancers through technology, by providing a range of key features including automated sales insights, and scope to accept payments in multiple currencies from across the world. Talking in-depth, the sales insights help merchants track and review business performance, number of transactions, average order value and ...

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 ...