Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Gaming smartphone with Snapdragon 845, 8GB RAM, dual rear cameras to be announced on October 23

Xiaomi-backed Black Shark has announced that the Black Shark 2 smartphone succcessor of the Black Shark Gaming Phone that was introduced  in China  back in April this year, will go official on October 23rd. The phone already got certified by TENAA with model number AWM-A0, revealing a veritical dual rear camera arrangement and rear mounted fingerprint sensor. It also revealed RGB logo on the back. There is a large speaker grill on the front. Geekbench listing revealed Snapdragon 845 SoC, 8GB of RAM and Android 8.1 (Oreo). TENAA listing revealed a 5.99-inch display, so the company could retain the FHD+ display and it has a 4000mAh battery, same as the predecessor. The dimensions of the phone is 160 × 75.26 × 8.7mm, which is almost same as the predecessor, but this is slightly thinner. It will likely retain the liquid cooling tech, Dual Speakers and Gamepad support. We should know all the details when the phone goes official next week. Source 1, 2

YouTube Miniplayer for the web now rolling out widely [Update: Official]

Update - YouTube has announced the Miniplayer button on desktop officially. This lets you keep watching your video while you browse. Check out the changelog and fixes below. Pause, seek, and play the previous/next video using controls on the Miniplayer Dismiss the Miniplayer by hitting the “X” button or ESC on your keyboard Go back to the regular video, by clicking on the Miniplayer title or on the Miniplayer video player (outside of the controls) Also supports Playlists, Livestreams, and more! Fixes: Some upcoming live videos were showing the "upcoming" time in the wrong timezone, fixed that! Added a "SAVE" label to the save to playlist button on video pages. Now everything’s more consistent across web and our mobile apps! The text in some pop-up windows (for example, the window that appears when you click Share > Embed) would run over the edge of the window, fixed that! Some three-dot menu items were showing up blank with no info, fixed that! When you click ‘Share’ and use the ‘Start At’ checkbox, the time would sometimes be out of sync with the URL, fixed that! Have you seen it??🔎 👩‍💻 ‍ The new Miniplayer button on desktop lets you keep watching your video while you browse! Learn ...

Sony confirms Android 9.0 Pie update for range of Xperia smartphones [Update: Roll out dates detailed]

Update - October 19: After the Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact got the Android 9.0 (Pie) update  last week, earlier than the promised November release. Sony has now announced new dates for the roll out for other devices. XZ Premium, XZ1 and XZ1 Compact - from 26 October, 2018 XZ2 Premium - from 7 November, 2018 XA2, XA2 Ultra and XA2 Plus - from 4 March, 2019 Earlier: After a report, Sony Mobile has officially confirmed the list of its smartphones that will get Android 9.0 (Pie) update. This includes its flagship smartphones, but the first-generation Xperia X and XZ series are being left out with an exception to the XZ Premium. Likewise, the XA1 series that were launched last year are left out, and only the XA2 series that were launched this year are getting updated to Android Pie. List of Sony Xperia smartphones that are confirmed to receive the Android 9.0 (Pie) update: Xperia XZ2 Xperia XZ2 Compact Xperia XZ2 Premium Xperia XZ1 Xperia XZ1 Compact Xperia XZ Premium Xperia XA2 Xperia XA2 Ultra Xperia XA2 Plus Sony said that its Premium-range models are expected to get the upgrade available from November (Even though earlier rumor said that it is expected in September) and XA2 series is expected ...

Apple schedules special event on October 30, New iPad Pro, Macbooks and more expected

Apple has officially announced its October 30th event, teasing ‘There’s more in the making’, after several rumors. The event takes place at Howard Gilman Opera House in New York City. Apple is expected to announce redesigned iPad Pro, new Mac, Mac mini, iMac and more. The new iPad Pro models are expected to come in new 11-inch size and a redesigned 12.9-inch size. These are expected replace Touch ID with Face ID, all-screen design without notch, no 3.5mm audio jack and probably a USB-C port  instead of a Lightning port, a faster A12X chip, and support for a second-generation Apple Pencil. Mac mini could get a processor upgrade,three and a half years since the last Mac mini update. Both the MacBook and MacBook Pro will likely see processor upgrades and True Tone display for the MacBook Pro. The low-cost Notebook might not be from the MacBook Air series, instead, rumors have suggested this machine could be a 12-inch MacBook. Apple seems to be planning to expand the MacBook lineup with an additional low-cost option to replace the MacBook Air. It is doubtful if we can see AirPods 2 or AirPower will be introduced at the event. We should know all the details later this month. The Apple event is scheduled for Wednesday, October 30 and starts ...

Alcatel 3T 8 with 8-inch display, 4G VoLTE launched in India for Rs. 9999

Alcatel has launched 3T 8, the company’s latest tablet in India. It packs a 8-inch (1280 x 800 Pixels) display, is powered by a quad-core MediaTek MT8765 processor, runs on Android 8.1 (Oreo), has an 8-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. It has 4G VoLTE connectivity via SIM and support for voice calling through headset or speaker. Alcatel 3T (8) specifications 8-inch (1280 x 800 pixels) multi-touch display 1.5GHz quad-core MediaTek MT8765 processor 3GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD Android 8.1 (Oreo) OS 8MP rear camera 5MP front-facing camera Dimensions: 260 x 155 x 8.95mm; Weight: 279g 3.5mm audio jack, Dual Speakers 4G VoLTE, WiFi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, A-GPS 4000 mAh battery The Alcatel 3T (8) comes in Metallic Black and Suede Blue colors, is priced at Rs. 9999 and is available exclusively from Flipkart. Commenting on the launch, Bharadwaj Pudippedi, Regional Director India, TCL Communication Technology Holding Limited said: Premium design and high performance are two of the most sought-after features by a tablet user. This tablet is designed to cater to the requirements of our consumers featuring an incredible 4G VoLTE and ViLTE network. I am sure the Indian consumer will love our latest offerings.

Reliance Jio reports Rs. 681 crore profit in FY Q2 2018-19, crosses 250 million subscribers

Reliance Jio has reported Rs. 9240 crore revenue, up 13.9% QoQ and 50.3 YoY and a net profit of 681 crore, up 11.3% QoQ for its fifth quarterly financial performance for the period that ended 30th September, 2018.  Jio reported Standalone earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) of 3,573 crore, up 13.5% QoQ, EBITDA margin of 38.7%, and Standalone earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) of 2,042 crore, up 19.6% QoQ . Consolidated value of services stood at 10,901 crore, up 13.9% over trailing quarter. It has 252.3 million subscribers as of September 30th, achieving it in 25 months of commencemnt of services. Average revenue per user (ARPU) during the quarter – ₹131.7 per subscriber per month Total wireless data traffic – 771 crore GB Average voice traffic – 53,379 crore minutes per day Video consumption per subscriber per month – 410 crore hours (17.5 hours per user per month) Jio announced its JioGigaFiber services for Homes and Enterprise at the 41st AGM (post IPO) of RIL in July. These services are being offered across 1,100 cities with registration starting 15th August 2018, and the company said that Homes are being connected on priority based on the number of requests received in the area. Reliance Industries Limited  ...

Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 with 10.5-inch WQXGA Super AMOLED display, Iris Scanner, S Pen, 4G LTE launched in India for Rs. 57900

Samsung has launched the Galaxy Tab S4, successor of last year’s Galaxy Tab S3, after it was introduced in August. It has a 10.5-inch Super AMOLED WQXGA screen, is powered by a Octa-Core Snapdragon 835 SoC and runs on Android 8.1 (Oreo). It has quad-stereo speakers tuned by AKG by HARMAN, similar to the predecessor and comes with an an enhanced S Pen. It has got rid of the fingerprint scanner and the home button on the front for Iris scanner. Samsung has brought Samsung DeX to its tablet for the first time. When connected to the Book Cover Keyboard or launched from the Quick Panel, the Galaxy Tab S4 powers on Samsung DeX that lets you switch from the Android interface to a desktop experience. You can also extend Samsung DeX to an external monitor with a compatible HDMI to USB-C multi-port adapter. When connected, the Galaxy Tab S4 can serve as a track pad or a sketch pad, it continues to work as a fully functional Android tablet, giving users two screens to accomplish tasks. The new S Pen lets you take notes on the fly through the Screen-Off Memo feature, as well as navigate, translate and organize notes through Samsung Notes, and even send ...

Lenovo K5 Pro with 5.99-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 636, 6GB RAM, dual front and rear cameras, 4050mAh battery and Lenovo K5s announced

In addition to S5 Pro, Lenovo also introduced the K5 Pro and K5s smartphones. The K5 Pro packs a 5.99-inch Full HD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio, is powered by Snapdragon 636 with up to 6GB of RAM, runs Android 8.1 (Oreo) with ZUI on top, has a 16-megapixel front and rear cameras along with a 5-megapixel secondary front and rear cameras, both with LED flash and AI portraits. It has a fingerprint sensor on the back and packs a 4050mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging. Lenovo K5 Pro specifications 5.99-inch (2160 × 1080 pixels) Full HD+ 18:9 2.5D curved glass display with 450 nits Brightness, 83% NTSC Color Gamut, 1500: 1 Contrast Ratio, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Protection 1.8GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 636 14nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 509 GPU 4GB LPDDR4x RAM with 64GB storage, 6GB LPDDR4x  RAM with 64GB / 128GB storage, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD Android 8.1 (Oreo) with ZUI Dual SIM 16MP rear camera with LED Flash, f/2.0 aperture, secondary 5MP camera 16MP front-facing camera with LED flash, f/2.0 aperture, secondary 5MP camer Fingerprint sensor Dimensions: 155.98x74.98x7.98mm; Weight: 165g 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5, GPS + GLONASS, USB Type-C 4050mAh (typical)  with ...

Lenovo S5 Pro with 6.2-inch Full HD+ display, 6GB RAM, dual front and rear cameras announced

Lenovo has announced S5 Pro, the company's latest mid-range smartphone in China, as it had promised. It has a 6.18-inch Full HD+ display with 18.7:9 aspect ratio, is powered by Snapdragon 636 with 6GB of RAM, runs Android 8.1 (Oreo) with ZUI 5.0, has a 20-megapixel rear camera along with a secondary 12-megapixel camera with AI portraits and 2x loss-less zoom. There is a 20-megapixel front camera with Sony IMX476 sensor,  4-in-1 pixel binning tech combining the information from four pixels to create one large 2.0µm, as well as a 8-megapixel secondary camera for AI portraits, 3D lighting and also features Infrared face unlock.  It has a unibody metal design, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and packs a 3500mAh battery with fast charging. Lenovo S5 Pro specifications 6.2-inch (2246 × 1080 pixels) Full HD+ display with 18.7:9 aspect ratio, 113% sRGB, 1500:1 contrast ratio 1.8GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 636 14nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 509 GPU 6GB RAM, 64GB / 128GB storage, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano / microSD) Android 8.1 (Oreo) with ZUI 5.0 20MP rear camera with LED flash, f/1.8 aperture, 12MP secondary rear camera with f/2.6 aperture, 2x optical zoom 20MP front-facing camera with Sony IMX476 sensor, f/2.2 ...

OnePlus 6T India launch event entry tickets sold out within minutes

A few days back OnePlus sent out invites confirming the launch of most expected 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). Since OnePlus wanted their fans to take part in the launch event celebration, the company offered launch event vouchers at Rs. 999 via oneplus.in.  As promised, the voucher went on sale this morning at 10 AM and was sold out soon after going live. With that being said, some users also claimed that they couldn’t add it to cart within seconds of it going live meaning it may have sold out in under a minute.  The attendees will be the first in the world to experience the style and power of the OnePlus 6T at the experience zone at the launch venue. In addition, all fans who attend the launch event will get a gift hamper and Bullets Wireless. On top of that, OnePlus will also offer live-stream for those who won’t be able to make it to New Delhi launch. On the other hand, Szymon Kopeć, a resident software expert, revealed that the OnePlus 6T will come with redesigned UI, improved ...