LG V40 ThinQ and Watch W7 Hands On – Five Cameras and Two Hands

Earlier this week LG took the wraps off two new devices, its high-end phone offering in the V40 ThinQ and a hybrid smartwatch in the W7. I was on site and went hand on with both. I came away mostly impressed. Let's dive in. [caption id="attachment_265386" align="aligncenter" width="575"] Shot on LG V40 ThinQ[/caption] The star of the show was the V40 ThinQ, a smartphone which the company is dubbing “The 5 camera phone.” For good reason, since it does indeed have 5 cameras! This is clearly the selling point of this device, and they are again going after the creators with this years offering. They had some very prominent professional rock climbers on hand who they gave the phone early, and they came away with some impressive shots. After the announcement was finished we were allowed to play with the phones ourselves. They even had a faux building for us to climb with the Queensboro Bridge in the background, check it out, shot on the V40 ThinQ. Three of the five cameras live on the back of the phone, a telephoto, a wide-angle, and regular lens. That is three different focal lengths so you can frame your video or photos in any way ...

Huawei Mate 20 with 6.43-inch water-drop notch, triple rear LEICA lens-cameras, Kirin 980 surfaces

Huawei will be launching the Mate 20 series later this month, while we have been hearing rumors and leaks about the flagship on and off for quite some time, we don't have a concrete first look. However, that changes today, as the Mate 20 surfaces in press images revealing the flagship in its full form.  Mind you, we are seeing the Non-Pro variant, the regular Mate 20 which sports a 6.43-inch TFT LCD (2244x1080 pixels) display with nearly edge-edge bezels. It does have a waterdrop-notch where the selfie shooter is present and no laser sensor for facial recognition like the Mate 20 Pro. Under the hood is the Kirin 980 Octa-Core SoC which Huawei introduced at the IFA. It is expected to pack 4/6/8GB RAM coupled with fast 64/128GB UFS 2.1 memory coupled with microSD card slot for memory expansion. The fingerprint sensor is present below the rear-camera module and not within the display. It has three rear cameras and a dual LED flash. The 40-megapixel main sensor of the P20 Pro is expected to return. The Mate 20 will have a 4000mAh battery which is rumored to be supported by the new 40-watt charger from Huawei. If rumors are to be believed, Huawei Mate 20 might not ...

Motorola One Power sold out instantly in first sale, next sale on October 11

Motorola launched  One Power, the company's first Android One smartphone in India last week priced competitively at Rs. 15,999. The phone went on sale for the first time  exclusively on Flipkart at 12 noon. The company said that the phone went out of stock instantly and also said that it sold around 100 units per second, however it did not share the number of units sold. The second sale is scheduled for 11th October at 00:01 midnight onwards during the Big Billion Days Sale on Flipkart, and the company has promised that it will have more stocks. It also comes with several offers during the sale that includes: 10% instant discount with HDFC bank debit/credit cards and EMI transactions. No Cost EMI starting Rs. 2667 per month 50% buy back policy available at Rs. 149

Samsung’s earnings guidance for Q3 2018 reveals another record profit

Samsung has posted its earnings guidance for the third quarter of 2018, which reveals that it will post an all time high 17.5 (17.4 ~ 17.6) trillion Korean won ($15.5 billion approx.) in operating profits for the quarter, 20% up from a year earlier. This will beat the 15.64 trillion won ($14.4 billion) profit that it had posted in Q1 2018. The main reason for jump in profits is likely to be due to strong memory chip sales, which account for nearly 80% of Samsung’s operating profit. Even though its profits fell in Q2, we are yet to see if Samsung will continue its profit streak in fourth quarter from continued high demand for semiconductors. In the third quarter, revenue will rise about 4.7% from a year earlier to 65 (64 ~ 66) trillion Korean won, says Samsung’s forecast. Samsung did not announce the performance of each business division. We should know the exact profit amount and division-wise results when Samsung releases its full earnings results later this month. Source

Letstrack launches Premium Series tracking device

Letstrack, popular for its  sophisticated GPS tracking solutions has recently launched its premium series of real-time tracking device for fleet management companies. In order to minimize the cases of robbery and theft in low connectivity areas, Letstrack’s Premium Series device works even in unstable network areas to keep the owner updated about the location of his vehicle and driver. Letstrack Premium series also comes with its prime Engine cut feature and Full Vehicle monitoring. In case of a mishap or if the driver is moving in any suspicious location, this feature allows the owner to tap Engine cut button and dismantle the functioning of the vehicle within a second. In addition, Letstrack Premium series has added an SOS button which is meant to be used only in an emergency for driver or passenger safety. By pressing the SOS button, an instant alert is sent to the vehicle owner via the notification on the app or email. Letstrack Premium is priced at Rs. 8999. Letstrack Premium Series tracking device features Engine Cut Real-Time Tracking Parking Alerts 24 Hour History Accident Alert Driver Behaviour Speed Alerts Commenting on the launch, Vikram Kumar, CEO & Founder, Letstrack, said: We are one of the most trusted players in Real Time ...

Lenovo schedules a smartphone launch event in India on October 16

It has been over one year since Lenovo launched a smartphone in India. After the launch of K8 Plus and K8 smartphones back in September last year, the company is gearing to launch its Killer smartphone in India. The company calls its K series Note smartphones 'Killer Note' so there are chances we can expect the successor to the K8 Note that was launched back in August last year. The invite shows a smartphone with a metal frame and rounded corners without giving any other hints about the design of features. Lenovo recently launched  Z5 smartphone in China, so the smartphone that is launching in India this month could be a rebranded version of it, or a completely new phone. We should know more details about the mystery phone as well as the launch partner in the country in the coming days.

POCO F1 Rosso Red Edition to go on sale in India from October 11

After teasers, POCO has officially announced that the Rosso Red Edition of the POCO F1 smartphone will go on sale in India next week. This joins the Graphite Black, Steel Blue and Armored Edition with Kevlar back that were on sale from August. POCO F1 specifications 6.18-inch (2246 × 1080 pixels) Full HD+ 18.7:9 2.5D curved glass display, 1500:1 contrast ratio, 84% NTSC color gamut, Corning Gorilla Glass protection Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform with Adreno 630 GPU 6GB/8GB LPDDR4x RAM, 64GB / 128GB/256GB (UFS 2.1) storage, expandable memory with up to 256GB with microSD Android 8.1 (Oreo) with MIUI 9, upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie) Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano / microSD) 12MP rear camera with dual LED Flash, f/1.9 aperture, 1.4μm pixel size, Sony IMX363 sensor, Dual Pixel auto focus, secondary 5MP camera with Samsung sensor 20MP front-facing camera with ƒ/2.0 aperture Fingerprint sensor, IR face unlock 3.5mm audio jack, Dirac HD, Dual Smart PA Dimensions: 155.5x 75.3x 8.8; Weight: 180g Dual 4G+ VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5, GPS + GLONASS, USB Type-C 4000mAh battery with Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging The POCO F1 Rosso Red version will go on sale from 11th October, 12 AM on Flipkart and Mi.com starting at Rs. 20,999.

Samsung Galaxy Note9 Lavender Purple and Galaxy S9+ Burgundy Red color variants launched in India

Samsung has launched Galaxy S9+ in Burgundy Red that joins the Sunrise Gold, Midnight Black, Coral Blue, and Lilac Purple color variants. It has also launched the Lavender Purple version of the Galaxy Note9 in the country that joins the Midnight Black, Ocean Blue and Metallic Copper color variants. Regarding the new color  variants, Samsung said: The Burgundy Red edition is one of the deepest red colors available featuring restrained gloss for added density and a look that is contemporary and traditional – perfect for users who appreciate luxurious design. The unique Lavender Purple colour embodies class, with a modern and vibrant look, which helps young millennials stand out. Royal and suave, the Lavender Purple edition of Galaxy Note9 is a head turner. It not only appeals to all users by bringing a stylistic touch of high fashion but also wraps the smartphone in an elegant glow and sophistication. Both Galaxy Note9 Lavender Purple and Galaxy S9+ Burgundy Red are  available at selected offline stores, online portals and Samsung Shop. Samsung is also offering Galaxy Note9 buyers Galaxy Watch worth Rs. 24,990 for INR 9,999. HDFC and Paytm Mall consumers will get a cashback of Rs. 6,000 when they purchase Galaxy S9+ and Galaxy Note9 using their ...

Real deal: Amazon offers massive discount on OnePlus 6 that should not be missed

Lately, we’ve been consuming a lot of content about OnePlus 6T on the Internet in some form including leaks, rumours and speculations. Shaping up to be one of the interesting smartphones from OnePlus’ stable, the OnePlus 6T is expected to arrive in the Indian market on October 17. In the midst of the OnePlus 6T phenomenon, the upstart has announced an unbelievable deal, rather in a good way, which will attract non-OnePlus users. According to OnePlus, the latest premium flagship, the OnePlus 6 will be sold starting at Rs. 29,999, starting from October 9th as part of Amazon’s Great Indian Festival. In fact, this is the first time a OnePlus smartphone will ever be available at a discounted price. Additionally, the user can avail an extra 10% discount using SBI debit and credit cards as well. This stellar deal makes the OnePlus 6, the only premium flagship smartphone available in the country under Rs. 30,000. While the launch of OnePlus 6T around the corner, this could be the last and best chance to get your hands on OnePlus 6. During the Amazon sale, the users can also avail benefits like No Cost EMI and free screen replacement. It's worth mentioning here that the ...

Samsung AX5500 air purifier with aerodynamic airflow technology, real time air quality detection launched in India

Samsung India today has launched the new Air Purifier; the AX5500 that can rapidly purify your living spaces with aerodynamic airflow technology. The Samsung AX5500 comes with the capability of drawing air inside from the front side, covering a wider area that removes ultrafine dust, harmful viruses, and gases with its 4-step purification system. Samsung AX5500 has Dual Smart Sensor that detects the air quality in real time and the Air Digital Display numerically shows PM2.5/ PM10/ Gas Pollution Level to the consumers. The first-of-its-kind Filter Life Indicator lets you track the life of the filter so that you can stay aware. It comes equipped with 360° wheels making it easily movable at any time and anywhere based on the requirement. The Samsung AX5500 is designed to quickly purify a wider area and the Front Air Inflow easily draws in air from the front allowing and the power fan spreads clean air out in 3 directions – top, left and right side, enabling it to reach a much wider area of upto 60 sq. meters and purifiers faster achieving a CADR (Clean Air Delivery Rate) of 455 cu. meters per hour. The Pre Filter extracts larger dust particles, such as pollen. The Deodorization ...