OPPO A5s with 6.2-inch Waterdrop Screen, 4230mAh battery launching next week in India

OPPO launched its flagship OPPO F11 Pro smartphone with an elevating camera in India last month. The company is also introducing the Marvel's Avengers Edition of the F11 Pro on April 24. Amidst these launches, OPPO is also gearing up to launch a new budget smartphone in India next week named OPPO A5s. OPPO A5s is a budget smartphone from OPPO, and flaunts a 6.2-inch HD+ display with a resolution of 1520x720 pixels. It is powered by MediaTek Helio P35 Octa Core SoC, IMG GE8320 GPU and is coupled with 2GB/3GB/4GB RAM. The smartphone comes in two storage variants namely 32GB and 64GB respectively and supports expansion via MicroSD up to 256GB. It sports a Dual Rear camera to the rear and it is a combination of 13MP + 2MP with an aperture of f/2.2 + f/2.4 respectively. The front camera is an 8MP sensor with an aperture of f/2.0. It runs on Android 8.1 Oreo on top of Colour OS 8.1. All these are backed up by a 4230mAh non-removable battery. OPPO A5s Specifications: 6.2-inch (1520 × 720 pixels) HD+ display with Waterdrop Notch Octa Core MediaTek Helio P35 12nm processor (ARM Cortex A53 CPU) with  IMG PowerVR GE8320 GPU 2GB/3GB/4GB RAM, 32GB/64GB storage, ...

Samsung Galaxy A70 launching in India next week, Galaxy A80 in May, pricing hinted

Samsung has been teasing the Galaxy A70 launch in India since last week, after it was introduced last month. Latest report has revealed that the phone will be priced between Rs 25,000 to Rs 30,000. It was introduced in Russia for 29,990 rubles (US$ 466 / Rs. 32,100 approx.). According to the listing, the company will launch 6GB RAM with 128GB storage version in India. The report also says that the Galaxy A80 which was introduced last week will be priced between Rs. 45,000 and Rs. 50,000 and launch in India in May, citing Ranjivjit Singh, CMO and Senior VP, Samsung India. Samsung Galaxy A70 specifications 6.7-inch (2400 x 1080 pixels) Full HD+ 20: 9 Infinity-U Super AMOLED display 2GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 675 Mobile Platform with Adreno 612 GPU 6GB RAM, 128GB Storage, expandable up to 512GB via micro SD card Android 9.0 (Pie) with Samsung One UI Dual SIM 32MP rear camera with LED flash with f/1.7 aperture, 5MP depth sensor with f/2.2 aperture, 8MP 123° ultra-wide angle camera with f/2.2 aperture 32MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture In-display Fingerprint sensor 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio Dimensions: 164.2×76.7×7.9mm; Weight: 183g Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5, GPS + GLONASS, USB Type-C 4500mAh (typical) / 4400mAh (minimum) ...

iOS 13 expected to bring system-wide dark mode, ‘Undo’ gesture for text on iPad and more

If the information circulating on the Internet turns out to be true, the Cupertino giant Apple is expected to unveil iOS13 in the upcoming annual Worldwide Developers Conference, which kicks off on June 3rd. While the iOS 13 is expected to come with a slew of features, here are some confirmed features, we will be seeing in this iteration. Dark Mode and Multitasking In the recent past, everyone is fond of Dark mode and it is finally coming to iOS 13 in both iPhone and iPad. As per the report, there will be an option in settings to enable system-wide Dark Mode similar to what’s already available on macOS. Moreover, the iPad apps that run on the Mac using Marzipan make the most out of the Dark mode. In the case of the iPad, iOS 13 brings the option to open multi-window (multi-task). Each window will also be able to contain sheets that are initially attached to a portion of the screen but can be detached with a drag gesture, becoming a card that can be moved around freely, similar to what an open-source project called “PanelKit” could do. Safari improvements, undo gesture and more With iOS 13, the company is bringing the much asked ...

Amazon Earth Week Sale: Over 200 deals on refurbished mobile phones, laptops, headphones and more

Amazon India has been selling refurbished smartphones, laptops and other electronics on its website from quite a long time under the Amazon Renewed category. Although the regular products have seen price cuts, discounts, offers, etc, there hasn't been much for the refurbished products. Today, Amazon has announced deals on refurbished mobile phones and other electronic gadgets on its website as a part of Earth Week. Amazon is celebrating 'Earth Week', which is a curated event where the company will be offering over 200 deals on 'Amazon Renewed' products. The refurbished products include mobile phones, laptops, headphones, home & kitchen products, sports items, Kindle devices and more. It is a week-long event and will commence from April 22. Amazon Renewed is available in nine countries and all the products listed under the program hold a minimum six months seller warranty. Some of the deals that will be available on Amazon Earth Week  Mi A2 starting at Rs. 9,899  Refurbished Core I5 Laptops starting at Rs. 19,990  Refurbished Core I7 Laptops starting at Rs. 23,990  Minimum 50% off on refurbished Skullcandy headphones  Up to 60% off on refurbished speakers  Up to 50% off on refurbished laptops  Up to 70% off on Amazon Renewed selection You can check ...

Xolo ZX with 6.22-inch notch display, 6GB RAM, dual rear cameras launching on April 25

After the launch of Era 5X  earlier this month, Xolo has announced that it will launch a new mid-range smartphone dubbed as ZX on Amazon.in. It will feature a 6.22-inch HD+ notch display, powered by an Octa-Core 12nm processor, which should be MediaTek Helio P22, 6GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, 13MP + 5MP dual rear cameras, 16MP front camera, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor to unlock the phone in 0.23 seconds and face unlock for 0.9-second unlock. It will feature a gradient back that will change color between Blue and Purple depending on the viewing angle, Dual 4G VoLTE and pack a 3260mAh battery. Xolo ZX specifications 6.22-inch (1520×720 pixels) HD+ 19:9 IPS 2.5D curved glass display with 500 nits brightness 2GHz Octa-Core MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) 12nm processor with 650MHz IMG PowerVR GE8320 GPU 6GB RAM, 128GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD Dual SIM 13MP rear camera with dual-tone LED flash, 5MP secondary camera 16MP front-facing camera Fingerprint sensor Dual 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5, GPS 3260mAh battery We should know the price when it launches next Thursday.

Microsoft said to be working on Surface Buds to rival AirPods

The trend of truly wireless earbuds is picking up pace swiftly in the market, and we are seeing companies bringing their own solution to rival Apple AirPods. Recently, there were reports that Amazon is working on its own wireless earbuds to take on AirPods. In similar lines, according to reports, Microsoft is said to be working on Surface Buds to take on AirPods. According to multiple reports, Microsoft is said to be working on a pair of wireless earbuds under the codename of 'Morrison'. Interestingly, the naming is a bit different from Microsoft's earlier codenames as the company used the astrological codenames for its hardware devices like Andromeda and Centaurus. Microsoft had already ventured into the Audio category with the announcement of Surface headphones last year and it was named Joplin, an Americal composer known for his ragtime music. With regard to the specifications of the Surface Buds, there is no concrete information yet as it is said to be still in the early stages. But it is expected to come with Cortona Integration and bring a seamless integration between the phone and the earbuds and, also make reading content easier on the phone. It is interesting to see how companies are integrating ...

Google rolls out ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Playmoji stickers

Ahead of much-hyped Avengers: Endgame movie, Marvel Studios and Playground, a creative mode in the Pixel camera gives users the power to create and play with the world around you, using augmented reality. In the recent update, five new characters join the existing set first introduced with the Pixel 3 in October. Today, Google has added a Playmoji from the Marvel Cinematic Universe with five new characters: War Machine, Thor, Black Widow, Rocket and Captain Marvel. Having said that, the existing superheroes in the Playground pack include Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, Nebula, and Okoye. Thanks to ARCore’s motion tracking, light estimation and ability to understand the real world, the Playmoji look and feel lifelike, and react to your facial expressions in real time. Moreover, Google has come up with a funny video reimagining the Marvel Cinematic Universe by exploring what would happen if Pixel 3 was launched into a world in need of a little assistance, alongside the Avengers. The company also created a #pixelendgame hashtag to share pictures and videos with the new superheroes. https://youtu.be/9fMRXLl1OYA Notably, a few days back, Google added advanced AR effect tools to YouTube, where users can add glasses, masks, hats and other items to short video clips. You can get the Playmoji ...

LG V50 ThinQ 5G to roll out starting from April 19, price revealed [Update: Launch postponed]

Update: April 16, 2019 — LG today announced that it has decided to postpone the launch of the LG V50 ThinQ scheduled for launch on April 19th in Korea. The company said that this move is to optimize the Snapdragon 855 and X50 5G Modem's functions and network interoperability with the existing LTE network. This move is to avoid bad network experience for customers purchasing the LG V50 ThinQ. LG said that it has been working closely with Qualcomm and domestic mobile operators to improve its 5G service and smartphone interoperability, including Software, Hardware and network. It will confirm the new release date later. Earlier: LG introduced its flagship  V50 ThinQ 5G at the MWC in February. Now the company has announced that it will go on sale in Korea starting from April 19th priced at 1,199,000 won (US$ 1055 / Rs. 73,105 approx.). The Dual-Screen accessory worth 2,19,000 won (US$ 192 / Rs. 13,350 approx.) will be available for free with the phone for purchases till May. To remind you, the phone is powered by Snapdragon 855 with Snapdragon X50 5G Modem and has a new Vapor Chamber heat-dissipation system that efficiently keeps the internal temperatures low. It has a 6.4-inch QHD+ OLED screen, has triple rear cameras with 16MP ...

OPPO F11 Pro Review: Bold attempt with very few flaws

Right after the tech giants like Samsung and Apple, it's OPPO who comes up with something new in this saturated mobile market by giving it a breath of fresh air. One cannot deny the fact that the Guandong-based company has been relentlessly asserting the significance of new technology and innovation. Be it OPPO Find X, R17 or the latest OPPO F11 Pro, these devices stand as a testament to OPPO's dedication as the technically advanced company. Having said that, the company has launched OPPO F11 Pro in the Indian market recently featuring Panoramic screen, Rising camera and a 48MP rear camera. The device has been placed in the sub 20K segment competing directly with Vivo V15 and V15 Pro. Solid build quality In the recent past, the Chinese handset maker has been making some impressive yet attractive smartphone in the market, and the OPPO F11 Pro is no exception. The latest outing from OPPO comes with plastic body finish and metal frame in the middle. Undoubtedly, the triple colour gradient 3D back looks beautiful. We got a review unit with Thunder Black colour. Overall, the build is premium, looks appealing when compared to other smartphones in the same category. The bezels around the display ...

Saregama Carvaan GO compact audio player with 3000 retro songs launched

Saregama has launched the Carvaan Go, the company's latest compact audio player with light weight body that weighs just 88 grams. "Carvaan Go with earphone as a primary use case is meant for more personal listening experience without any interruption," said the company. It comes  pre-loaded with 3000 evergreen songs categorized into Artistes, Specials and pre-curated Playlists, FM/AM and a micro SD card slot. You can listen to the music through earphones, Aux out cable and Bluetooth. It is also compatible with the Carvaan app which allows one to simply select the songs or playlists from the library of 3000 songs and play through Carvaan Go. It also supports a small in-built speaker and the battery promises 7 hours playtime. The Saregama Carvaan Go is priced at Rs. 3,990 (MRP) and is available from saregama.com, Flipkart, Amazon.in and all key stores. Commenting on the launch, Vikram Mehra, Managing Director, Saregama, said: Carvaan’s unprecedented success proves that listening to customers pays rich dividends. Carvaan Go is our response to customer want for listening to their favorite music outside home in a lean-back, uninterrupted fashion. Its light (88gm), fits into palm / pocket easily and has longer playback time (7hrs). And just like Carvaan, this product has also been ...