Razer Phone 2 with 5.7-inch QHD 120Hz display, Snapdragon 845, 8GB RAM, water-resistant body, Chroma RGB logo announced

Razer just announced the Razer Phone 2, successor of last year's Razer Phone, as it had promised. The phone packs a 5.72-inch Quad HD 120 Hz UltraMotion display delivering fastest refresh rates and smooth graphics suitable for gaming, same as the predecessor, but this has 645 nits, making it brighter than the predecessor. This is powered by the latest Snapdragon 845 with Vapor Chamber Cooling that allows heat to spread throughout the phone via a custom vapor chamber which vastly increases the surface area for heat to dissipate, resulting in fewer hot spots and up to 8GB of RAM. It has dual 12MP rear cameras, one with telephoto lens. It also has Razer Chroma RGB logo on the back that glows in different colors for notifications.  It features a Glass Back and comes with IP67 ratings for Water Resistance up to 1 meter. It has stereo front-facing speakers and Dolby Atmos. Similar to the first phone, this doesn't have a 3.5mm audio jack, but comes with 24-bit DAC Audio Adapter. It has a 8.5mm slim body and packs a 4000mAh battery with support for Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+ as well as Wireless Charging. Razer Phone 2 specifications 5.72-inch (2560×1440 pixels) Quad HD IGZO LCD UltraMotion ...

Xiaomi adds more perks for Reward Mi users in India including Paytm, Cleartrip and Hungama vouchers

Mi.com was the first technology e-commerce platform in India to offer a reward program called Reward Mi which was announced by Xiaomi India back in June 2017. Reward Mi is a program to rewards fans with exclusive benefits such as F-codes and discount coupons which can be redeemed on selected products on mi.com. Earlier this year, Xiaomi India announced another reward program called Mi VIP Club for its fans and classified VIP fans into four levels called Silver Class, Gold Class, Platinum Class, and Diamond Class. Users earn these VIP points and Mi Tokens by purchasing products, users earn 10% of transaction values as Mi Tokens and 1% as Mi VIP points, based on which they are entitled to upgrade reward whenever they reach to a higher level. Platinum and Diamond class users also receive birthday gifts on their birthdays from Xiaomi India. Now, the company has added some new offers for Reward Mi users, users can also redeem Mi Tokens to get discount coupons for Paytm, Hungama, Cleartrip, and Eazydiner. Following are the details for discount coupons/vouchers, Eazydiner: 500 Mi Tokens to get a INR 250 off voucher, applicable on bills exceeding INR 500, for t&c related to this offer refer ...

Samsung Galaxy A9 Star Pro with four rear cameras, 6.28-inches AMOLED display, Snapdragon 660 surfaces [Update: Camera specs]

Update: @evleaks has shared more details about the four rear cameras on the Galaxy A9 Star Pro smartphone that will go official tomorrow. This coincides with earlier leak that revealed a 24MP f/1.7 aperture main sensor, 5MP depth-sensor for live focus with f/2.2 aperture, an 8MP 120 ° wide-angle lens with f/2.4 aperture, and a 10MP Telephoto camera with f/2.4 aperture for 2X optical zoom. FYI pic.twitter.com/nuN4GppW5C — Evan Blass (@evleaks) October 10, 2018 Earlier: It is already known that Samsung is expected to launch a smartphone with four-rear cameras on October 11h. The device is rumored to be Galaxy A9 Star Pro which is said to sport a 6.28-inches Super AMOLED display and is powered by the Snapdragon 660 SoC. Now, we know most of the specifications of the device. The Galaxy A9 Star Pro will have quadruple cameras on the back and a fingerprint sensor. It sports a 6.28-inch sAMOLED display with FHD + (2220 × 1080) resolution with in-display buttons for navigation. As for the optics, among the four cameras; it will have a 24MP main sensor with optical image stabilization and an aperture of F1.7. A 5MP depth-sensor for live focus with F2.2 aperture, an 8MP 120 ° wide-angle lens with F2.4 aperture, and a 10MP optical zoom camera with F2.4 aperture. It will ...

Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2018: Best deals on smartphones, LED TVs and more

Amazon today started Great Indian Festival Sale, today offering deals on smartphones, laptops, headphones, TVs, speakers and more, as it had promised.  Best deals on smartphones during Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale Apple iPhone X 64GB – Rs. 69,999 (Rs. 21,901 off on MRP + No cost EMI from Rs. 7777 per month) Huawei P20 Pro – Rs. 54,999 (Rs. 10,000 off) Samsung Galaxy S9 64GB – Rs. 42,990 (Rs. 14,910 off + Additional Rs. 3000 off on exchange) OnePlus 6 6GB + 64GB – Rs. 29,999 (Rs. 5000 off) Samsung Galaxy A8+ – Rs. 23,999 (Rs. 6000 off + Extra Rs 2000 off on exchange) Honor Play 4GB + 64GB – Rs. 18,999 (Rs. 1000 off + Additional Rs. 1000 cashback as Amazon Pay Balance, No cost EMI from Rs. 2111 per month) Huawei Nova 3i  - Rs. 17,990 (Rs. 3000 off) Huawei P20 Lite - Rs. 15,999 (Rs. 4000 off) XIaomi Mi A2 – Rs. 14,999 (Rs. 2000 off) XIaomi Redmi Y2 (4GB + 64GB) – Rs.10,999 (Rs. 1000 off) RealMe 1 4GB + 64GB– Rs.10,490 (Rs. 500 off) Xiaomi Redmi Y2 (3GB + 32GB) – Rs. 8,999 (Rs. 1000 off) Deals on accessories, Kindle, TVs and others on Amazon Samsung Gear S3 Frontier - Rs. 17,990 (Rs. 10,510 off) All-new Echo Plus (2nd gen) – ...

Plantronics BackBeat FIT sports earphones and BackBeat GO over-the-ear headphones launched starting at Rs. 6490

Plantronics has launched a series of products including BackBeat FIT and BackBeat GO line that is perfect for runners, fitness enthusiasts, students and active people of all stripes. These are capable of delivering supreme audio quality and features Always Aware feature that enables outdoor enthusiasts to “hear what truly matters”. These wireless headsets have soft, flexible earbuds that fit and hold comfortably in every situation.  The BackBeat FIT 2100 & 3100 offer a mix of wearing styles, price points, colors and solutions to offer advanced feature customization, and enhanced safety. They are built on waterproof and sweatproof materials. The BackBeat FIT 300 Series are discreet and ultra-light, designed to help users push through even their most rigorous workouts with stability and comfort in mind. The BackBeat GO 810 is wireless, over-the-ear headphone that is capable of delivering 22 hours of listening time The BackBeat FIT 2100 comes in Black, Grey, Blue, and Lava Black colors and is priced at Rs. 8,100. The BackBeat FIT 3100 will be available in Black and Grey colors and is priced at Rs. 11,990. The BackBeat FIT 350 costs Rs. 6,490 and is priced at Black/Grey, Grey/Bone, and Grey/Blue colors. Lastly, the BackBeat GO 810 costs Rs. 11,990 and will be available in Graphite Black, Navy Blue, and Bone White colors. Commenting on the ...

Xiaomi Mi Band 3 users in India report battery life, sunlight visibility issues

Xiaomi launched the Mi Band 3 with 0.78 inch OLED touch screen display in India on 27th Sep. The device went on sale for the first time on 28th Sep and similar to its predecessor Mi Band 3 is also priced at Rs. 1,999. It is certainly amongst the most affordable fitness trackers as of now in the market but there are some issues which you should consider before buying the Mi Band 3 in ongoing festive sale season. On visiting Mi Community, we came across few posts in which users reported the battery drain issue on their Mi Band 3, on further research we observed that many users are facing this issue and are seeking a resolution from the company. A user posted, My band lasted for 7 hrs and all the major services where turned off. I doubt whether the product is defective or is it normal. As the company claims for 20 days or better, it not even lasted for 1 Day. Please look into the problem Xiaomi. Another user said, There is a major battery draining issue.. got a replacement and found same issue again.. either Xiaomi is failing to fix the bugs.. or it is selling the defective products ...

Sony WH-1000XM3 with HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1 launched in India for Rs. 29990

Sony just launched the WH-1000XM3 in the 1000X series of wireless noise cancelling headphones with new HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1 that promises four times greater performance to cancel mid to high-range noise such as street noise and human voices.  The high quality internal headphone amp for the HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1 realizes stunning high sound quality.  Like its predecessor model, WH-1000XM3 is also equipped with Quick Attention Mode which enables one to know what’s going on around them without taking the headphones off.  You can place their right hand over the right housing to decrease music volume instantly, which allows one to quickly respond to those around them. There are other ways to control the sound too by just swiping the touchpad on the right housing to turn the volume up/down or to change track. It also has Customizable Automatic Power Off function on the companion Headphones Connect app, which allows the headphones to stay on in Noise Cancellation mode without being connected to a device. Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones highlights and specifications HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1 lets you listen without distractions Unique automatic personal NC, and Atmospheric Pressure optimisation Smart Listening by Adaptive Sound Control automatically adjusts ambient sound to your activity ...

YU YUPHORIA 40-inch Full HD LED Smart TV launched for Rs. 18490

YU Televentures, which is a subsidiary of Micromax Informatics has launched YU YUPHORIA Andriod-based Smart TV its first-ever television. It sports a 40-inch Smart LED display that allows its user to cast media from their smartphone to the Smart TV. The YU YUPHORIA smart TV comes with Aptoide App store giving consumers a choice to chose from thousands of applications in one App store. Thanks to the Wireless Smartphone Control, it can augment the gaming experience by simply connecting their smartphone with the TV. It can also let users operate the entire TV at the touch of just a few buttons on their smartphones. It sports a 40-inch Full HD LED display with 60Hz refresh rate and is powered by a Quad-Core processor and has AirPlay support to connect Apple devices for sharing media content. Connectivity features include 3 HDMI ports,  2 USB ports, and 1 VGA port. It has 24W sound output. The new YUPHORIA Smart LED TV is priced at Rs. 18,490 and is exclusively available on Amazon.in starting today, October 10th. Commenting on the launch, Rajesh Agarwal, Co-Founder, Micromax Informatics Ltd. said: With the launch of the YU Smart TV, we are extremely excited to enter the consumer electronics space under YU for the first time. This entry is a testament ...

SkullCandy Venue Noise Canceling Headphones with 24 hours battery life, rapid charge launched in India for Rs. 18999

SkullCandy just launched Venue, the company's latest Noise Canceling Over-Ear Headphones in India. It  features a strong, lightweight folding design and is crafted with premium materials. The cushioned adjustable headband lets you dial in the perfect fit, while soft memory foam ear cushions mold to your ears. It has 24 Hours of Battery Life with Rapid Charge even with ANC, comes with Find Your Headphones feature,  Monitor Mode as well as Activate Assistant with the quick touch of a button. Highlights of SkullCandy Venue Active Noise Cancellation function filters out unwanted noise so all you hear is your music 3.5mm audio jack for wired listening Driver Diameter: 40mm; Impedence: 32 ohms; Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20KHz; Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.1% (1mW/500Hz); Sound Pressure Level (1mW @ 1KHz pink noise): 97.3dB @1kHz Built-in Tile technology lets you track your headphones anywhere. Active Assistant: With the quick touch of a button, you can use Venue to activate your device’s voice assistant to get directions or message your friends. Built-in microphone Monitor mode: Just press a button and Venue lets you answer a question or order a coffee without taking off your headphones. 24 hours of battery life over Bluetooth with ANC, Rapid Charge gives you 5 hours of use with 10 ...

Apple iPad Pro 2018 said to support FaceID in landscape orientation, output 4K HDR videos and more

Apple is expected to hold yet another event later this month where it is scheduled to introduce new iPad Pro 2018 models, new Macbooks, AirPods 2 and much more. According to sources, the new WiFi iPad Pro 2018 models will have iPad8,1, iPad8,2, iPad8,5 and iPad8,6 codenames.  The cellular-capable iPad Pro 2018 models will have iPad8,3, iPad8,4 and iPad8,7 and iPad8,8 codenames. This reveals that there will be two models WiFi and LTE model in two different sizes each. Furthermore, the iPad Pro will have an edge-to-edge display and will not feature a Home button, much like the iPhone. Unlike the iPhone, the iPad Pro will not have a notch. There will be slim bezels to accommodate the TrueDepth camera system necessary for Face ID. The 2018 iPad Pro will include Face ID with the same image signal processor as the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR. it is rumored that the Face ID on the new iPad Pro will work in both portrait and landscape orientation. It’s not clear if the new landscape support requires a special hardware feature, or if it can be made available to iPhones with a simple software update. Thanks to the USB-C Port, the 2018 iPad Pro ...