OnePlus 6T Benchmarks and Gaming Review

OnePlus introduced its flagship OnePlus 6T smartphone yesterday. We already brought you the unboxing and the first impressions of the phone, here we have the benchmarks of the smartphone. The OnePlus 6T is powered by an Octa-Core Snapdragon 845 10nm Mobile Platform with that has four custom Kryo 385 Performance cores clocked at 2.8GHz per core and four smaller Efficiency Kryo 280 cores are clocked at 1.8GHz per core and has Adreno 630 GPU,  8GB LPDDR4x RAM, same as the predecessor but this has a larger 6.4.1-inch 19.5:9 Full HD+ Optic AMOLED display and runs on Android 9.0 (Pie) with Oxygen OS 9. Check out the synthetic benchmark scores. Also check out the gaming review below that makes use of Smart Boost feature. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jK39PlIYU6E https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gso_QSLvLQE AnTuTu Benchmark 7 It scored 2,98,198 points in the AnTuTu Benchmark 7 and grabs the second spot, behind the iPhone XS Max. Geekbench 4 Single-Core It scored 2431 points in the Geekbench 4 Single-Core benchmark, almost same as the OnePlus 6. Geekbench 4 Multi-Core It scored 2431 points in the Geekbench 4 Multi-Core benchmark and grabs the third spot, just above the OnePlus 6. GFXBench 2.7 T-Rex OnScreen It clocked 3355 frames or 60 fps in the GFXBench 2.7 T-Rex OnScreen benchmark and topped the charts. GFXBench 3.0 Manhattan OnScreen It clocked 3652 frames or 59 fps in the GFXBench 3.0 Manhattan OnScreen and grabbed the ...

Panasonic P85 NXT with 5-inch display, 4000mAh battery launched in India for Rs. 6999

Panasonic today launched P85 NXT, the company’s latest smartphone in the ‘P Series’, a year after the launch of P85. It has the same 5-inch HD display, 4000mAh battery and comes with 4G VoLTE support, but this runs on Android 7.1.2 (Nougat). It has an 8-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel front camera, both with LED flash. It also comes pre-loaded with the ARBO Hub app. Panasonic P85 NXT specifications 5-inch (1280 × 720 pixels) HD display with Corning Gorilla Glass protection 1.3 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 (MSM8909) Mobile Platform with Adreno 304 GPU 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD Android 7.1.2 (Nougat) 8MP rear camera with LED Flash 5MP front-facing camera with LED flash 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio Dimensions: 141.7x70.8x9.3mm; Weight: 173.8g 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS 4000mAh built-in battery The Panasonic P85 NXT comes in Blue, Gold and Black colors, is priced at Rs. 6999 and is available from offline stores. The company has partnered with UDAAN, a network centric B2B trade platform for the sale of the smartphone. Commenting on the launch, Pankaj Rana, Business Head – Mobility Division, Panasonic India, said: In today’s connected world, smartphones have become the lifeline drawing parallels amongst ...

Asus launches new Vivobook S14 (S530) and S15 (S430) laptops with 8th gen Intel Core i7 processors, NVIDIA GeForce MX150 in India starting at Rs. 54990

Asus has launched the VivoBook S15 (S530) and S14 (S430) which are Windows 10 notebooks. The VivoBook S15 and VivoBook S14 weigh only 1.8kg and 1.4kg respectively and are just 18mm thin. The laptops come with ErgoLift hinge that recreates the feel of a desktop keyboard and offers a more comfortable typing experience. The Asus VivoBook S15 and S14 are the first laptops in the VivoBook Series to feature the new three-sided NanoEdge design with an 86% on S15 and  84% screen-to-body ratio on the S14. The panels also feature wide-view technology and exceptional color reproduction for lifelike visuals even when viewed from extreme positions. The Asus Vivibook S15 sports a 15.6-inch display, while the S14 packs a 14-inch display and are powered by up to 8th Generation Intel Core i7 processors and NVIDIA GeForce MX150 discrete graphics. Both the S15 and S14 supports easy multitasking, multimedia editing, or casual gaming. S15 and S14 has a dual-storage design. Furthermore, ASUS Wi-Fi Master technology offers reliable dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi connections at extreme distances. Both the laptops also come with one-touch access with Windows Hello, via an optional fingerprint sensor built into the touchpad. Connectivity features include reversible USB Type-C port, USB-C 3.1 Gen 1. In ...

Microsoft Research prototypes Xbox controllers for phones and tablets

Thanks to ProjectxCloud, Microsoft is aiming to bring 'console quality' gaming to phones and tablet. Since the touch controls still pretty bad, the company might be planning on bringing physical controllers to mobile devices to offset this problem. According to the Microsoft Research papers, some of the popular solutions to gaming via a touch screen include Nintendo Switch and other portable game consoles that process the touch-based control limitations with full joysticks and buttons. Microsoft has built the prototypes out of foam and then had them 3D printed, based on conceptual renders. The work for the same started back in 2014, but it seems Microsoft Research has resurfaced their efforts recently, noting the recent success of the Nintendo Switch. Though the research is still far away from turning into an actual product, it's pretty imperative that Microsoft is seriously exploring how it can improve the way Xbox games handle on a mobile device to help take Project xCloud mainstream. Touch-based inputs always felt like a half-baked solutions and will feel even more like when they come up against games that are specially designed from ground-up. Either way, we still have very long to go before we see something like this in reality rather than on ...

Samsung introduces EVO Plus 512GB microSD Card

Samsung Galaxy Note9 supports up to 1TB storage with inbuilt 512GB storage and an additional 512GB support via microSD card. However, there's no 512GB microSD card from Samsung, up until now anyway. Back in August, Samsung teased the 512GB microSD card but never announced it, but 512GB Evo+ is now being spotted on the local Samsung website with a price tag.  As one would expect, the 512GB microSD card is a costly affair as it comes with €289.90 ($330 / Rs. 24,265 approx.) price tag. This by no means is cheap as you can get two 400GB SanDisk cards and have few more bucks saved. At the moment, Samsung's website only lets you sign-up for notifications regarding availability. In terms of technical details, the card supports up to 100MB/s read speed, and 90MB/s write speed, which is the standard performance for Samsung’s Evo+ cards. The card will work with any other type of device that supports expandable memory. If other microSD cards from Samsung are any clue, the 512GB Evo+ comes with a 10-year warranty and be water resistant. The website claims that it can transfer a 3GB video to your notebook or other devices in just 38 seconds. Since it is listed on Samsung's official website, ...

Here’s where you can watch the OnePlus 6T India launch

We are just a few hours away from witnessing the launch of 2018's most expected premium flagship device, the OnePlus 6T in India. With that being said, OnePlus has already announced OnePlus 6T smartphone at an event in New York, as it had promised.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2D97j_4c8lo For those who won’t be able to make it to New Delhi launch, OnePlus will let you witness the event through the live streaming link IST 8 PM today. The launch of the OnePlus 6T will take place at the KDJW Stadium, inside Indira Gandhi Sports Complex on October 30th. Initially, OnePlus launched its OnePlus 6 in May, which in fact became OnePlus’ fastest selling smartphone in the history. As a part of the tradition, the company is launching a ‘T’ model, which is essentially an upgrade over the previous model in any given year. One such feature that really caught the attention is the In-display fingerprint scanner called as 'Screen Unlock'. The OnePlus 6T will sport a Screen Unlock feature will feature a new optical fingerprint module housing a small lens that can accurately register your fingerprint when pressed down on the cover glass. Moreover, the Screen Unlock will learn to recognise your fingerprint with higher accuracy through ...

Google acknowledges a bug on Pixel 3 XL that adds a second notch to the side of the screen, says fix is coming soon

The notch of the Google Pixel 3 XL is possibly the most talked about feature besides the camera. However, making things worse, in a hilarious manner, a bug is said to manifest itself an additional notch on the right side of the display. It's a real-life bug experienced by several users as reported on Twitter.  So my Pixel randomly grew another notch today. 😂 https://t.co/c6Pff9MVmW pic.twitter.com/ugjfLmCkDZ — UrAvgConsumer (@UrAvgConsumer) October 24, 2018 While we are not sure what's causing this issue, but it could be something to do with the screen rotation setting that's probably getting a bit confused about its orientation. On that note, a proper restart of the phone made the second notch go away. So, at least it's not a permanent problem. Since it is a software related bug, it can be rectified. As expected, Google acknowledged the issue and it is aware of this highly anomalous behavior and said that a fix is coming. However, the company didn't give an estimate for the fix. Via

Google Home will now play relevant sound effects and music when you read Disney storybooks

Google announced that Home-speaker devices will play relevant sound effects as you read select Little Golden Books aloud. These music effects will bring the story to life. Google also partnered with Disney to include family favorites like Moana and Coco. To get started, just say “Hey Google, let’s read along with Disney.” If you skip ahead in the book, Google Home will recognize that change and adjust to match the story. If you pause, the ambient music will play until you begin reading again. This feature is available to books including Moana, Toy Story 3, Coco and Jack-Jack Attack, as well as timeless classics like Peter Pan, Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland, The Three Little Pigs and Mickey Mouse and his Spaceship. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NH7HI2BW6aE You can find the compatible stories alongside Google Home Mini in the books section of your local Walmart, Target and Barnes & Noble stores starting this week. Google announced that this feature will also be available to more smart speakers and Smart Displays with the Google Assistant built in by the end of the year. For parents who want to give their kids access to the Assistant on Google Home, you can create an account for kids under 13 through Family Link, then link their Google Account and voice ...

Samsung 0.8μm 48MP Bright GM1 and 32MP Bright GD1 ISOCELL image sensors for smartphones announced

Samsung Electronics has introduced two new 0.8-micrometer (μm) pixel image sensors; the 48-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL Bright GM1 and the 32MP ISOCELL Bright GD1. Thanks to the reduced pixel size, the new sensors provide greater design flexibility, enabling manufacturers to build smaller modules or pack more pixels into existing designs. The GM1 and the GD1 sensors are based on Samsung's latest pixel isolation technology; the ISOCELL Plus – which optimizes performance especially for smaller-dimension pixels, making them the ideal solution for today’s super-resolution cameras. Additionally, thanks to Tetracell technology, where four pixels are merged to work as one to increase light sensitivity, the GM1 and GD1 can deliver light sensitivity equivalent to that of a 1.6μm-pixel image sensor at 12MP and 8MP resolution, respectively. The sensors also support Gyro-based electronic image stabilization (EIS) for fast and accurate image capture. The GD1 supports HDR to deliver more balanced exposure, richer color, and detail when filming selfie-videos or streaming live video content even in low-light, high-contrast environments. The Samsung ISOCELL Bright GM1 and GD1 are expected to be in mass production in the Q4 2018. Ben K. Hur, vice president of System LSI marketing at Samsung Electronics said: Demand for ultra-small, high-resolution image sensors are growing as smartphones evolve ...

iOS 12.1 with group FaceTime, 70 new Emojis, eSIM support for iPhone XS, XS Max, XR coming today

Apple today announced the roll out of iOS 12.1 from today as expected which brings features including Group FaceTime, more than 70 new emoji to iPhone and iPad. Thanks to Group FaceTime, you can chat with up to 2-32 users at the same time. The iOS 12.1 also brings Depth Control in real-time preview and Dual SIM support to iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR customers. Additional features coming to FaceTime include an automatic detection of active speakers. It automatically highlights the current speaker by bringing them to the forefront. It automatically sizes each person’s image depending upon how active they are in the conversation, based on the duration of the speech, volume, and even motion. Participants who are not active will appear at the bottom of the screen until they speak. A simple tap also brings a participant front and center. The company is working on bringing ringless notification where users can instantly join a call without being disruptive. Messages show the active call in the conversation list and inside your conversations. Bring's end-to-end encryption where chats remain private to you. iOS 12.1 brings more than 70 new emojis to iPhone and iPad including new characters with red hair, gray hair and curly hair, a new emoji for bald ...