Google Pixel 3 Hands On Impressions : ‘Notch’ Your Average Flagship

Is the Pixel 3 XL the most leaked smartphone in history? That's entirely possible. But hardware only tells a part of the story. We were at the launch of Google’s latest in New York and here’s our first impressions of the all new Google Pixel 3 family. Let’s talk design. The ‘notch’ has taken over practically all Android flagships and the larger Pixel is no exception. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably seen leaked images of the Pixel 3 XL and we can confirm that the notch is just as big as you’d feared. Even larger than the chin of the phone, it cuts deep into the 6.3” OLED panel. It's not ideal and won’t help the phone win any design awards but as I’ve observed over the last few months of ‘notch’ living, you get used to it. Should you have to? Probably not but hey, Google justifies it by adding in dual cameras as well as dual front firing speakers. More on these in a bit. Right, now that we’ve talked about the notch, there’s the other biggie. Last year’s Pixel 2 XL was widely derided for its terrible OLED panel. The benchmark was set low but the ...

Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL Photo Gallery

Google just announced the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones at an event in the US. Here we have first look of the phone in the form of photo gallery. The Pixel 3 has a 5.5-inch Full HD+ OLED display with 18:9 aspect ratio and Corning Gorilla Glass protection. On the other hand, the Pixel 3 XL comes with a 6.3-inch Quad HD+ display with 18.5:9 aspect ratio and a notch as well as Corning Gorilla Glass protection. [gallery link="file" columns="2" size="large" ids="265716,265718"] These have a dual rear 8-megapixel cameras, one with 97-degree wide-angle lens for group selfies. Both have dual front firing speakers that promise 40% better sound compared to the predecessor. These run the latest Android 9.0 (Pie). [gallery link="file" columns="2" size="large" ids="265720,265709"] Both come with 12.2-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and Dual Pixel auto focus, and comes with AI-powered camera features. There is also a fingerprint sensor below the camera. [gallery link="file" size="large" columns="2" ids="265722,265707"] The power button and the volume rockers are present on the right side. These have 4GB of RAM and come in 64GB and 128GB storage versions. The USB Type-C port is present on the bottom. There is also single nano SIM slots next to it. These have a two-tone ...

Google Pixel Slate with 12.3-inch (3000 x 2000 pixels) display, Intel processor, up to 16GB RAM, Chrome OS announced

Google, along with the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, also introduced the Pixel Slate, the company's latest tablet running Chrome OS that can also run Android apps via Google Play. It has a new 12.3-inch  (3000 x 2000 pixels) 293 PPI 2.5D curved glass Molecular Display, is just 7mm thin and has  dual front-firing speakers. It has an extra layer of protection with the Titan security chip so your information, device passwords and OS are protected on your device. It is powered by 8th Gen Intel Core m3, i5 or i7 processor, or Intel Celeron processor, up to 16GB of RAM, up to 256 GB storage, and 8MP cameras on both the rear and front, and the front-facing Duo Cam provides an extra wide field of view. The power button doubles as a fingerprint sensor and the Pixel Slate promises up to 12 hours of battery life with typical mixed usage. Pixel Slate Keyboard has round Hush Keys, dedicated Google Assistant key and an extra large trackpad.  The Pixel Slate also works with Pixelbook Pen, which launched last year. Google Pixel Slate specifications 12.3-inch (3000x2000 pixels) 293 PPI LCD display with Google Pixelbook Pen support, 400 nits brightness, 72% NTSC color gamut Intel Celeron Processor / 8th Gen ...

Google Photos gets new ‘live album’ automatic sharing, and depth editor

Google has introduced the 'Live Album' feature that can turn any album into a live album. You can just choose the people you want to see, and Google Photos will automatically add photos of them to your album as you take them and then share the album with family and friends. The Live albums will display all your latest photos, and you can also ask  “Hey Google, show my pictures,” and they’ll pop up on display. The Google Home Hub also adjusts the screen brightness and color temperature based on its surroundings, so your photos fit more naturally into your space. Google Pixel 3 features Top Shot feature that will ensure you always get the best shot. When you take a motion photo, Top Shot automatically captures alternate shots in HDR+, then recommends the best one even if it’s not exactly when you hit the shutter. You can view the recommendation in your Google Photos app and scroll back and forth to see all the other frames. Google Photos now features a new depth editor, so you can adjust the background blur and change the focus of your portrait photos in just a few taps. You can also make the subject of your photo ...

Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL India price revealed, pre-orders begin October 11

Google just announced the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones with 5.5-inch FHD+ and 6.3-inch QHD+ OLED displays and dual front cameras at an event in the US. At the event it said that these will start at $799 and $899. It has also announced the pricing and availability for India. Pixel 3 (64GB): ₹71,000 Pixel 3 (128GB): ₹80,000 Pixel 3 XL (64GB): ₹83,000 Pixel 3 XL (128GB): ₹92,000 The Pixel Stand is priced at ₹6,900. Both the phone will be available for pre-order from Thursday, 11th October 2018 on Flipkart, Airtel’s online store, and at offline partners including Reliance Digital, Croma and other leading stores across India, and will go on sale from 1st November 2018. There will be no-cost EMI offer starting at Rs 3,944 per month for 18 months, 50% buyback on Flipkart when you upgrade to a new Google Pixel device within 12 months, Rs. 5000 off on HDFC Bank Debit, Credit cards and Netbanking and extra Rs. 4000 off on exchange. "In addition, current Google Pixel and Nexus phone owners will have special loyalty offers from Flipkart and our participating offline retail partners including Reliance, Croma, and other leading stores," said the company. Google also said that ...

Google Home Hub smart display with 7-inch touch screen display, built-in Assistant announced at $149

Google today has announced the 'Google Home Hub' Google Home Hub with Google Assistant built-in where you can use your voice to get the best of Google—Search, YouTube, Google Photos, Calendar, Maps and more—right on Google Home Hub’s display. It comes with a 7-inch touch screen display that fit right into your home.  The Google Home Hub doesn't include a camera, so you feel comfortable placing it in the private spaces of your home. There is an ambient EQ light sensor present on top and it allows the screen to automatically adjust to match the lighting in the room. Thanks to Routines, Hub can provide useful info about the day ahead. It comes with 'Voice Match' where up to six people in the home can get their own personalized Routine. https://youtu.be/LxuHbgz1UtI You can control 10,000+ types of smart home devices from 1,000+ popular brands. That means there are more than 200 million devices in the U.S. that are compatible with Google Home Hub. You can also set it up as a photo frame that automatically refreshes the photos that are displayed and features your best shots. It also supports music from Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio and other popular music services. It is capable of setting alarms, turn off compatible ...

Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL with 5.5-inch FHD+ and 6.3-inch QHD+ 18.5:9 OLED displays, dual front cameras announced starting at $799

Google just announced the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones as it had promised. The Pixel 3 has a 5.5-inch Full HD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio and the Pixel 3 XL comes with a 6.3-inch Quad HD+ display with 19:9 aspect ratio and a notch. These have a similar  12.2-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and Dual Pixel auto focus, and comes with dual rear 8-megapixel cameras, one with 97-degree wide-angle lens for group selfies. These come with new AI-powered camera features. Top Shot - AI based feature that capture multiple shots to pick out the best photo Super Res Zoom - Produces sharp details when you zoom Night Sight - Lets you take bright, detailed, colorful shots even in low light (coming soon to Pixel 3) Photobooth mode - Uses AI to recognize that when you’re smiling or making a funny expression, you’re ready for a selfie. Both run Android 9.0 (Pie). These have Titan Security, the system that protects most sensitive on-device data by securing the lock screen and strengthening disk encryption. These have Pixel’s iconic two-tone design, an aluminum frame with hybrid coating, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and back. These ...

Nokia 6.1 Plus gets Android 9.0 (Pie) beta update

After Nokia 7 Plus Stable Pie update, HMD Global is now letting Nokia 6.1 Plus users test the Android 9.0 Pie beta before stable roll out. The company already announced that Android Pie update coming to Nokia 6.1 and 6.1 Plus in October, Nokia 8 and Nokia 8 Sirocco in November. Hungry for pie? 🥧 If you're a Nokia 6.1 Plus user, you'll be happy to know that Android 9 is now available to test in #Nokiamobilebetalabs. https://t.co/siaoX5xEmR #Nokiamobile #Android9 pic.twitter.com/0oiLr0NI09 — Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) October 9, 2018 Since it is beta OS, there might be bugs and might not be ready as a daily driver, so it is suggested you be prepared.  Android P includes Adaptive Battery that uses machine learning to prioritize system resources for the apps, App Actions that helps you raise the visibility of your app and help drive engagement using machine learning, and Slices are a new way to surface rich, templated content in places like Google Search and Assistant. The update is 1.25GB is size and also includes Android security patch for October 2018. Since it is a beta testing, you will have to register at the Nokia beta labs and agree to the terms and conditions. Once it ...

OnePlus 6T pre-booking begins on Amazon India – Free OnePlus Type-C Bullet earphones and Rs. 500 cashback

The OnePlus 6T launch is around the corner and the anticipations are skyrocketing as the day passes by. A few hours back, OnePlus finally sent out the invite for the launch of its flagship OnePlus 6T smartphone globally including India on October 30th, the same time it launches in New York at 11 AM EDT (8:30 PM IST). It will go on sale starting from 2nd November 2018, 12 PM. While a lot has been spoken and written about the specifications of the upcoming premium flagship, it's high time to pre-order the device for some incredible benefits. In this regard, the company has announced pre-booking dates for the upcoming OnePlus 6T on Amazon.in. According to OnePlus, customers can pre-book the OnePlus 6T in advance even before India launch with some fascinating offers and get a chance to be among the first globally to purchase the smartphone on the first day of sale. The pre-bookings have been started today, 9th October 2018, 12 noon on Amazon.in, Croma outlets and OnePlus exclusive offline stores. It's worth mentioning here the pre-booking customers will get a pair of OnePlus’ all-new Type-C Bullets earphones, worth Rs. 1,490 in addition to Rs. 500 in the form of Amazon Pay ...

GOME C7 and C7 Note with 18:9 displays, fingerprint sensor, Face unlock launched in India starting at Rs. 5999

GOME has announced its entry in India in partnership with Agaston Mobile Private Limited who have already created their own space in the Indian mobile market with its brand Tambo Mobile. GOME’s India venture will be its first overseas operation. The company has also announced its new C Series smartphones in India. The 'Face Me' technology by GOME will take the face recognition technology and offer the privacy to the user data including Gallery, Incoming calls and hiding of details on the notification lock screen. The Face Me technology will remain a standard security offering across the GOME smartphones. The GOME C-series smartphones include C7 Note and C7. The C7 Note comes in two versions; 2/3GB RAM and 16/32GB storage. It has a premium glass design and sports a 5.99-inch screen HD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio along with 16M colors and 282 PPi. It is powered by the 2.0 GHz Octa-Core processor and runs on Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. In terms of optics, the C7 Note packs a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front-shooter for selfies with modes such as Panorama, Bokeh, and Scene. It comes with Face unlock and fingerprint sensor. Connectivity features include 4G VoLTE, Dual-SIM, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS. A 3500mAh battery is on board.   GOME ...