Lava Z92 with 6.22-inch 19:9 FullView display, Helio P22 Octa-Core 12nm SoC launched for Rs. 9999

Lava has launched Z92, the company’s latest mid-range smartphone in the ‘Z Series’. It  packs a  6.22-inch HD+ screen with 19:9 aspect ratio, is powered by MediaTek Helio P22 Octa-Core 12nm SoC with 3GB RAM, 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, portrait mode and a 8-megapixel front camera with support for face unlock. The gaming mode lets you play interruption from incoming calls or messages which can be managed while still playing the game. It runs Android 8.1 (Oreo), comes with dedicated dual SIM and microSD slots, has a rear mounted fingerprint sensor and packs a 3260mAh battery that promises battery life of up to 1.5 days. Lava Z92 specifications 6.22-inch (1520×720 pixels) HD+ 19:9 IPS 2.5D curved glass display 2GHz Octa-Core MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) 12nm processor with 650MHz IMG PowerVR GE8320 GPU 3GB RAM, 32GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD Dual SIM Android 8.1 (Oreo) 13MP rear camera with dual LED flash 8MP front-facing camera Fingerprint sensor 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS 3260mAh battery The Lava Z92 comes in Ocean Blue with Black gradient finish, is priced at Rs. 9999 and is available from offline stores. It comes with Rs. 2200 Cashback for Jio users in the form ...

Dropbox acquires eSignature startup HelloSign for $230 million

Dropbox, Inc. has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire HelloSign which is an eSignature and document workflow platform with more than 80,000 customers. Under the terms of the agreement, Dropbox will acquire HelloSign for $230 million in cash. The agreement is subject to customary purchase price adjustments and closing conditions. The acquisition is expected to close in Q1 2019. HelloSign confirmed that there won’t be any changes to the day-to-day experiences with the company's products. HelloSign would continue to operate as normal within Dropbox. Drew Houston, Dropbox Co-founder, and Chief Executive Officer said: With over an exabyte of data on our platform, millions of people already use Dropbox as a place to collaborate on their most important content. We’re thrilled to welcome HelloSign’s talented team to Dropbox and add their capabilities to our product suite. HelloSign has built a thriving business focused on eSignature and document workflow products that their users love. Together, we can deliver an even better experience to Dropbox users, simplify their workflows, and expand the market we serve. Joseph Walla, HelloSign Co-founder, and Chief Executive Officer We waste so much time using clunky tools that were designed for yesterday’s work environment. Over the past 10 years, Dropbox has built a trusted global brand focused on transforming people’s working lives. We share a design philosophy ...

Apple said to be planning on gaming subscription service

According to reports, Apple is said to be planning a subscription service for games. The service would function like Netflix for games, allowing users who pay a subscription fee to access a bundled list of titles. The Cupertino company said to have begun privately discussing the subscription service with game developers in the second half of 2018. It’s unclear how much the subscription will cost or what kind of games Apple will offer. The service is still in the early stages of development, and there's a fair chance that Apple could ultimately decide to abandon it. The company has also discussed partnering with developers as a publisher signaling Apple’s ambition to assume a distribution, marketing, and other related costs for select games. The move to create a gaming subscription service comes as Apple faces pressure to grow its services business as its hardware declines, slowing down Apple's momentum. The iPhone-maker is also developing a slew of original shows for a video streaming service, partnering with carriers to boost the subscriber base for Apple Music, and is also planning to release a news subscription service this year. Apple currently takes a 30% cut of App Store purchases but lowers that fee to 15% after the first ...

Apple acknowledges FaceTime bug that lets you hear audio of the other person before they pick up, fix coming in a week

Apparently, a bug on the Apple's FaceTime lets you call anyone with FaceTime, and immediately hear the audio coming from their phone even before the receiver on the other end has accepted or rejected the incoming call. However, Apple was quick to act on it and has taken Group FaceTime offline and will address the issue with a software update later this week.  Quite naturally, the bug poses a serious privacy issue as you can essentially listen in on any iOS user just by FaceTime calling. While it still rings like normal, so you can't be 100% cover about it. What makes it worse is that there is no indication on the recipient’s side that you could hear any of their audio. Furthermore, the bug doesn't stop here, there's a second part to it which can expose video too. This bug affects any pair of iOS devices running iOS 12.1 or later. Start a FaceTime Video call with an iPhone contact, while it is ringing, swipe up from the bottom of the screen and tap Add Person. Now, add your own phone number in the Add Person screen and then you will then start a group FaceTime call including yourself and the audio of ...

Look forward for the New Smartphone by OPPO with in-screen fingerprint sensor in India soon

The New series by OPPO will hit the Indian market soon. This time OPPO is bringing in a distinctive series which is catering to a melange of consumers across geographical and economic boundaries. The USP of OPPO’s new handset is the presence of ‘in-screen fingerprint sensor’. OPPO has already launched the phone in its home country in October last year, which has proved to be a grand success. OPPO has one of the most desirable and best specs in the smart phone segment in India. The new series is said to be priced less than Rs. 20,000 as the value chain for e-commerce is cheaper than traditional offline space – hence the benefit of savings can be passed on to the customers with better value product. The meteoric rise of smart phone sales in India is backed by the whopping growth of virtual shopping mode among Indian buyers. OPPO has been a pioneer in the offline segment since last 5 years and also has substantial online presence on all major virtual shopping sites. The rising online trends show that total retail market is expected to grow. “We have consolidated our position as an offline player, now is the right time to put our ...

OnePlus 6 and 6T OxygenOS beta update brings landscape quick reply, OnePlus Laboratory for OnePlus 6 and more

OnePlus has released fourth OxygenOS open beta update for the OnePlus 6T and beta 12 for the OnePlus 6 that brings several improvements, including new quick reply support in landscape mode so that you can reply to new messages when you receive a message from WhatsApp or other landscape apps. The update also improves Gaming mode, brings screenshot optimizations and adds OnePlus Laboratory to the OnePlus 6 which lets you enable new Smart Boost feature that improves app and game loading times by optimizing the RAM. The latest OxygenOS beta update for the OnePlus 6 and 6T is 300MB in size. If you had already flashed previous beta build, you will get an OTA update, otherwise you have to flash the full beta ROM from here. Check out the complete changelog below. System Added OnePlus Laboratory for OnePlus 6 Optimizations for screenshot function Support for quick reply in landscape mode - now easier to reply to new messages when watching videos Gaming mode enhancement Clock Now supports world clock with weather information Source 1, 2

Samsung Galaxy M20 Unboxing and First Impressions

The new M series from Samsung is all about addressing the needs of the Indian market. Our demographic is such that Samsung has decided to launch this series here first, starting with the M10 and the M20. We'd seen the first impressions of the Galaxy M10, now it's the Galaxy M20's turn. This device, at a great starting price of Rs. 10,990 (3/32) and Rs. 12,990 (4/64), aims to compete in the most hotly contested smartphone segment in our country. I was lucky enough to test the device just before launch and here are my first impressions. Unlike the M10, the Samsung Galaxy M20 comes with a USB-C port and a 15W (9V-1.67A / 5V-2A) fast charger. This makes the presence of a 5,000 mAH battery even better, which brings us to the specifications of this device - Samsung Galaxy M20 Specifications 6.3-inch (2340 x 1080 pixels) Full HD+ TFT 19.5:9 TFT display Octa-Core Exynos 7904 14nm processor with Mali-G71 GPU 3GB RAM with 32GB storage / 4GB RAM with 64GB Storage, expandable up to 512GB via micro SD card Android 8.1 (Oreo) Dual SIM 13MP rear camera with LED flash, f/1.9 aperture, 5MP ultra-wide angle camera 8MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture ...

Samsung Galaxy M10 Unboxing and First Impressions

Samsung has been teasing the new M series on social media for a while now. It is a global series of devices that is launching first in India, and is specifically "Made for India". Well the soft launch has happened today and we have two new devices in the market, the Galaxy M10 and the Galaxy M20. These devices are entirely focused on the mid range segment, which is the most hotly contested in India, no doubt. Aimed at "Millennials", which I think is a code-word for high-demand expectations when it comes to value for money, how well do these devices cater? I've been lucky enough to try them before launch. At Rs. 7,990 (2/16) and Rs. 8,990 (3/32), the Galaxy M10 is the cheaper of the two, here are my first impressions. For under 10k INR, it is necessary that we set our expectations right. With that said, let's look at the specifications. Samsung Galaxy M10 Specifications 6.2-inch (1520 × 720 pixels) HD+ 19.5:9 TFT display Octa-Core Exynos 7870 14nm processor with Mali-G71 GPU 2GB RAM with 16GB storage / 3GB RAM with 32GB Storage, expandable up to 512GB via micro SD card Android 8.1 (Oreo) with Samsung Experience 9.5 Dual SIM ...

Samsung Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 with infinity-V display, dual rear cameras launched in India starting at Rs. 7990

Samsung just launched Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 smartphones, the company's latest smartphones in the new 'M Series' in India, as it had promised. The Galaxy M20 comes with a 6.3-inch FHD+ infinity-V display and is powered by the latest Exynos 7904 octa-core 14nm processor, while Galaxy M10 has a 6.2-inch HD+ infinity-V display and is powered by Exynos 7870 14nm octa-core processor. Both come with Widevine L1 certification for seamless streaming of HD content through popular apps. These run Android 8.1 (Oreo) with  Samsung Experience version 9.5 UX. The Galaxy M20 comes with fingerprint as well as Face Unlock, while the Galaxy M10 lacks the fingerprint sensor. Both the phones feature a 13-megapixel primary rear camera with f/1.9 aperture and a secondary rear camera has a 5-megapixel 120-degree ultra-wide lens. Both these feature dedicated dual SIM and microSD slots and Dual 4G VoLTE. The Galaxy M20 packs a 5000mAh battery with type-C fast charging and 15W in-box charger, while the M10 comes with a 3430mAh battery. Samsung Galaxy M10 Specifications 6.22-inch (1520 × 720 pixels) HD+ 19.5:9 TFT display Octa-Core Exynos 7870 14nm processor with Mali-G71 GPU 2GB RAM with 16GB storage / 3GB RAM with 32GB Storage, expandable up to 512GB via micro SD card Android 8.1 (Oreo) with ...

Intel patent hints at a foldable smartphone that unfolds into tablet

Samsung, Huawei, LG are said to be working on foldable smartphones which are slated to release some time this year. Apart from these mainstream OEM's, companies like Qualcomm, Microsoft, IBM, and Intel are also said to be working on foldable devices. In-line with the reports, Intel's new patent hints at what the company is working.  Back in 2017, WIPO has published a patent from Intel Corporation for an 'Electronic device with foldable display panels'. The patent shows various design images and a very brief description of the product. This new Intel device unfolds into a big tablet, consisting of three display areas. A stylus pen will make it convenient to operate this foldable device. Meaning, you will have a dual-screen smartphone at your disposal. The interface will probably be adjusted accordingly. Intel has so far limited itself to prototypes with two displays, so at this moment, it does not seem likely that this foldable smartphone/tablet will hit the market anytime soon, but it does show that companies like Intel are also investing in the foldable future. Source 1, 2