LINKSYS Velop Tri-Band Mesh WiFi System launched in India

Linksys, the brand which is known for its lineup of routers and networking solutions has announced 'Velop', the whole home WiFi product in India, today. The Tri-Band Mesh WiFi System is priced starting Rs.19,999. Velop is a Tri-Band modular WiFi solution from Linksys and is installed in different mesh configurations. The installation of various mesh configurations aims to provide fast and reliable WiFi to the edge of a home network. How Velop Works? The mesh network system contains individual nodes and each node in the Velop is a Tri-Band system. The Tri-Band AC2200 device will serve as a router, repeater, bridge, and an access point. Velop uses the three radios dynamically to determine the optimal path from the modem and “parent” node to each “child” node and aims to ensure the fastest speeds to all client devices, regardless of which node they are connected to. Dynamic channel scanning algorithms evaluate the unique conditions of the wireless environment to select the best band (either 2.4 GHz or one of the two 5 GHz radios onboard) as well as the channels within each of the bands in order to improve performance between nodes and client devices. Features Velop is powered by Qualcomm SoC and some of the salient features ...

Samsung starts mass production of 5G multi-mode chipsets

The trend of 5G is picking up the pace swiftly, and we are seeing news of 5G all over the web. In the same lines, today, Samsung has announced the mass production of 5G multi-mode chipsets for the latest premium mobile devices. Samsung's new 5G multi-mode chipsets will include the previously announced 'Exynos Modem 5100' along with a new single-chip radio frequency transceiver, the 'Exynos RF 5500' and the 'Exynos SM 5800.' All these will support 5G New Radio (5G-NR) sub-6-gigahertz (GHz) spectrum and legacy radio access technologies. Exynos Modem 5100 In a single chip, the Exynos Modem 5100 supports virtually all networks from 5G’s sub-6GHz and mmWave spectrums to 2G GSM/CDMA, 3G WCDMA, TD-SCDMA, HSPA, and 4G LTE networks. In order to obtain reliable and power-efficient performance, the Exynos Modem 5100 is paired with RF and supply modulator solutions, Exynos RF 5500 and Exynos SM 5800 respectively. Exynos RF 5500 The Exynos RF 5500 supports legacy networks and 5G-NR sub-6GHz networks in a single chip and adds flexibility in the smartphone designs.  The Exynos RF 5500 has 14 receiver paths for download and supports 4×4 MIMO and higher-order 256 QAM scheme in order to maximize the data transfer rate over the 5G network. Exynos SM 5800 The Exynos SM 5800 is ...

GoDaddy launches Professional Email for small business owners and entrepreneurs in India starting at Rs. 39 per month

Godaddy, the company that offers domain, hosting and other web related services today launched a new Professional Email solution in India for entrepreneurs and small business owners. GoDaddy Professional Email will be available in two different packages namely 'Startup plan' and 'Team plan'.  The Startup plan is priced at Rs. 39 per month and offers an email address that matches the user's domain, 10GB of email storage, webmail, security, etc. The Team plan is priced at Rs. 58 per month/user and offers 25GB of storage. This plan carries almost the same features as the Startup plan, expect the additional storage and additional ways of collaboration. GoDaddy is offering a modern look and clean interface for the new Professional Email solution. GoDaddy's Professional Email comes with a responsive design and works across all the user's devices.  It also has support for data sync across all the devices to keep all the tasks up-to-date. Commenting on the launch, Nikhil Arora, Managing Director and Vice President for GoDaddy in India said: India has emerged as a leader for innovation and entrepreneurship that has grown at a rapid pace. With this professional email tool, we aim to strengthen the small and medium businesses and entrepreneur’s online presence, by further building credibility, and ...

Now is the best time to buy the Apple iPhone XR [Long term Review]

5 months have gone by since I started using the iPhone XR and time with it has convinced me that this is, by far, the best smartphone experience I've ever had and am not even exaggerating. Coming from a world of infinite choice, it was quite interesting to have a completely different view of the Apple ecosystem. Because, in 2019, systemic changes in the infrastructure surrounding a smartphone have made me realize why the long held tenets of trust and user experience matter now more than ever. What has changed in these 5 months is also the price. NOW is the right time to buy the Apple iPhone XR and here's my long term review to tell you why I think so. Since I'm making big claims, thought it'd be better to give you some context. I’ve been using smartphones since the time of Symbian (S60). My first one was the Nokia 6600 (hi5 to all the 6600 fans), then I switched to a 5320 Xpressmusic (S60 V3 FP2). Once the touchscreens started rolling in, I held out until the Nokia N8 launched and got that. What a cameraphone! But then of course we all know how Nokia slowly imploded, it ...

Meizu 16s with 6.2-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, Snapdragon 855, in-display fingerprint sensor, 48MP rear camera gets certified

After rumors, Meizu 16s has been certified by TENAA in China with the model number M971Q. This confirms a 6.2-inch display, 7.65mm slim frame and a 3540mAh battery. The images show full-screen display with minimal bezels, dual rear cameras with ring LED flash, which should include a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 main sensor and the phone will likely come with an in-display fingerprint scanner similar to the predecessor. Meizu 16s rumored specifications 6.2-inch (1080 × 2232 pixels) Full HD+ Super AMOLED display Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Mobile Platform with Adreno 640 GPU 8GB / 6GBRAM with 128GB / 256GB (UFS 2.1) internal storage Dual SIM Android 9.0 (Pie) with Flyme OS 48MP rear camera with LED flash, 1/2.25″ Sony IMX586 sensor, 0.8um pixel size with  ring LED flash, secondary camera 20MP front-facing camera In-display fingerprint sensor Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz) 2 x 2 MIMO, Bluetooth 5, GPS + GLONASS, USB Type-C 3540mAh (minimum) battery with 24W mCharge fast charging The Meizu 16s is expected to be announced sometime later this month. We should know more details in a few days. Source 1, 2

Apple introduces Powerbeats Pro wireless water-resistant earphones

Apple has introduced Powerbeats Pro, new wireless earphones with up to 9 hours of listening time, sweat & water resistance, and adjustable, secure-fit earhooks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWbijRYhuZs Highlights of Apple Powerbeats Pro Class 1 Bluetooth technology offers extended range and fewer dropouts Reinforced design for sweat and water resistance with adjustable, secure-fit earhooks for added comfort and stability. Hands-free controls via “Hey Siri” on iOS devices, and voice capability with the push of the b button on a variety of compatible devices Volume and track controls on each earbud so you can play both sides or just one at a time Sensors detect when you’ve put the earphones in your ears to start playing music and pause when you take them out. Up to 9 hours of playback on a single charge, up to 24 hours more with charging case, 5 minute charge offers up to 1.5 hours playback The Powerbeats Pro comes in Ivory, Black, Moss and Navy colors, is priced at $249.95 (Rs. 17,260 approx.) and will go on sale soon in the US and more than 20 additional countries and regions, including Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Lichtenstein, Luxembourg, Macau, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Puerto ...

Realme U1 3GB RAM, 64GB storage version launched for Rs. 10999

Realme launched the Realme U1 in India back in November last year. It received a price cut in February, and a second price cut earlier this week. Today the company has launched the 3GB RAM with 64GB storage version of the phone that joins the 3GB RAM+ 32GB storage and 4GB RAM+ 64GB storage versions. The new version is priced at Rs. 10,999, which is Rs. 1000 more than the 32GB version, and will go on sale through Amazon.in and Realme India website starting from April 10th. Realme U1 specifications 6.3-inch (2350 x 1080 pixels) 19.5:9 Full HD+ IPS display with 1500:1 contrast ratio, 450 nits brightness, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection Octa Core MediaTek Helio P70 12nm processor (Quad 2.1GHz Cortex A73 + Quad 2GHz Cortex A53 CPUs) with 900MHz ARM Mali-G72 MP3 GPU 3GB RAM with 32GB  storage / 4GB RAM with 64GB storage, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD Dual SIM (nano + nano + microSD) Android 8.1 (Oreo) based on ColorOS 5.2 13MP rear camera with LED flash, f/2.2 aperture, 2MP secondary camera with f/2.4 aperture 25MP front-facing camera, f/2.0 aperture, AI, Sony IMX576 sensor Dimensions: 157x74x8mm; Weight: 168g 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio Dual 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS 3500mAh battery Source

Xiaomi Mi Sports Shoes 2 goes on sale in India for Rs. 2999

Update — April 4, 2019: It is now available for purchase from Mi.com for Rs. 2999, as it had announced last week. Earlier: Xiaomi opened crowdfunding for its Mi Men’s Sports Shoes 2 in India last month, and it started shipping for the backers earlier this month. The company has finally announced that the shoes will go on sale in the country for everyone on April 4th midnight. It has Uni-Moulding process, is Shock-absorbent, has anti-slip design and is durable for machine wash. We've heard you! #MiMensSportsShoes2, #MiSportsBluetoothEarphones, & #Mi2in1USBCable will go on sale for first time ever on 4th April, midnight. Get them exclusively on https://t.co/D3b3Qt4Ujl. RT if you have been waiting for them! pic.twitter.com/s2gdl06rt5 — Mi India (@XiaomiIndia) March 28, 2019 Highlights of Mi Sports Shoes 2 Engineered with breakthrough 5-in-1 Uni-Moulding technology that combines 5 different materials to minimize wear damage. This technology will keep the stitching on the soles intact for long-lasting usage. The 10-fishbone structure improves balance while offering the needed arch support and reducing the chance of sprains. Strong suspension for reduced impact — Uni-body Suspension Balancing patch Stronger grip with excellent forward momentum Machine-washable making is easy to clean The Mi Sports Shoes 2 comes in Blue, Black and Dark Grey colors and was introduced ...

ASUS Zenfone 6Z with Full HD+ display, Snapdragon 855, Android Pie, 48MP camera surfaces in benchmarks

ASUS already confirmed that it will introduce its flagship Zenfone 6 series at an event in Valencia, Spain on May 16th. This week a new ASUS phone with model number ASUS_I01WD surfaced on Geekbench revealing Snapdragon 855, 6GB of RAM and Android Pie, now the AnTuTu listing for the smartphone has also surfaced. This reveals all these features and also reveals 128GB storage and Full HD+ (2340 ×1080 pixels) 19:5:9 aspect ratio screen, so the phone might feature a waterdrop notch screen, unlike a large notch on the Zenfone 5 series. AnTuTu also says that the phone will feature a 48-megapixel rear camera, which will likely be a Sony IMX586 sensor and also hints that it might feature a 48-megapixel front camera as well, but this could also be an error. The phone could pack triple rear cameras, including an ultra-wide angle lens, which is a trend these days. It scores 363,172 points on AnTuTu, which is not the best, but this could be a prototype, so the official retail version might score higher. The phone is also expected to come in higher RAM and storage versions. Source 1, 2

Google releases Android Q Beta 2 with multitasking Bubbles, foldables emulator and more

Google released Android Q Beta 1 last month with a lot of features, now it has released the Beta 2 for Pixel users bringing new capabilities such as support for bubbles, a new way for users to multitask,  new foldable device emulator and more. Multitasking Bubbles — A new way for users to multitask and re-engage with apps from anywhere on their device. Bubbles are built into the Notification system. They float on top of other app content and follow the user wherever they go. Bubbles can be expanded to reveal app functionality and information, and can be collapsed when not being used. When the device is locked or the always-on-display is active, bubbles appear just as a notification normally would. Help users prioritize information and take action deep within another app, while maintaining their current context. They also let users carry an app's functionality around with them as they move between activities on their device. Bubbles are great for messaging because they let users keep important conversations within easy reach. They also provide a convenient view over ongoing tasks and updates, like phone calls or arrival times. They can provide quick access to portable UI like notes or translations, and can be visual reminders ...