Apple reports $11.56 billion profit on $58 billion revenue in FY Q2 2019, iPhone revenue down 17% YoY

Apple has reported quarterly revenue of $58 billion, down 5% over last year with a net profit of $11.6 billion, down 15.94% YoY and earnings per diluted share of $2.46 for the financial year Q2 2019 that ended March 30, 2019. During earnings call Tim Cook said "For iPhone, while our worldwide revenue was down 17% from a year ago, declines were significantly smaller in the final weeks of the March quarter." 31.1 billion iPhone revenue, down 17% YoY.  Year-over-year performance improved relative to December quarter results in Greater China, in the Americas and in Japan. Installed base of iPhone reached a new all-time high at the end of March Mac revenue was $5.5 billion compared to $5.8 billion a year ago with the decline driven primarily by processor constraint on certain popular models. Double-digit Mac revenue growth in Japan and Korea setting new all-time Mac revenue records in both markets. iPad revenue was $4.9 billion and growth accelerating from the December quarter to 22%. iPad revenue grew in all five of our geographic segments, with a return to growth in Greater China and strong double-digit growth in all other segments. Overall, products revenue declined 9% driven primarily by iPhone $11.5 ...

Samsung Galaxy S10e Review – Compact flagship done right

After launching three smartphones in the 'S Series' in 2015, Samsung has been launching only two 'S Series' flagships starting with the Galaxy S7 in 2016, but this year the company launched the Galaxy S10e along with the  Galaxy S10 and the Galaxy S10+. Usually the cheaper version of the flagship phones have downgraded specifications. Even though the Galaxy S10e has a smaller FHD+ screen, capacitive fingerprint scanner and a smaller battery, it retains the powerful SoC, wireless charging along with Wireless PowerShare. Is this the best compact flagship smartphone? Let us dive into the review to find out. Box Contents Samsung Galaxy S10e in Prism Black color Samsung charger with Adaptive Fast Charging (9V-1.67A/5V-2A) Protective case USB Type-C cable USB Type-C OTG connector In-ear earphones tuned by AKG SIM ejector tool Quick start guide and warranty information Display, Hardware and Design The Galaxy S10e comes with a 5.8-inch Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED Infinity-O display with a resolution of 2280 × 1080 pixels at 438PPI, aspect ratio of 19:9 and a screen-to-body ratio of about 83%, thanks to minimal bezels. It has a flat screen instead of a curved screen on the S10 and the S10+ so it doesn't have the edge rejection. Since the phone has AMOLED display, blacks are perfectly ...

Facebook F8: Instagram introduces new camera design, donation stickers and shopping from creators

At the Facebook F8 annual conference 2019, Facebook introduced new design and feature to its platform including a new redesign, WhatsApp support on Facebook's Portal, Dark Mode and more. Alongside, Facebook has also introduced new features and brought design changes to Instagram. Instagram has got additions in new Stickers in stories, new features in Camera, and changes in Shopping. Firstly, Instagram is rolling out a new 'Donation' sticker on stories. The sticker is rolling out in the US and starting today, people can raise money for a nonprofit they care about directly through Instagram Stories. Apart from this, users can use the donation sticker to create a nonprofit fundraiser and mobilize their community around a cause they care about. How to donate using the 'Donation' sticker?  Open the camera, take or upload a photo, tap the sticker icon and select the 'Donation sticker' from the tray. Choose a nonprofit to support and customize your fundraiser using creative tools. Once it’s live, swipe up on your story to view the total amount raised. 100% of the money you raise on Instagram goes to the nonprofit you are supporting. Apart from this, Instagram has introduced a new camera design which includes a new 'Create Mode' providing ...

Flipkart teases new Google Pixel launch in India on May 8th, Pixel 3a and 3a XL expected

A lot of leaks and rumors regarding Google's mid range Pixel smartphone has been all over the internet. Recently, Google accidentally leaked the name of the smartphone i.e., Pixel 3a on its official store and the company recently put up a teaser on its website that says 'Something big is coming to the Pixel universe'. Today, Flipkart has posted the same teaser hinting that Pixel 3a/3a XL might be launching in India on 8th May. Flipkart has posted a teaser on its homepage that says 'Losing sight after twilight'? which suggests that the teaser might be referring to the low light capabilities of the upcoming Pixel 3a/3a XL smartphones. Alongside this, another teaser on Flipkart says 'Help is on the way. Something big is coming to the Pixel universe on 8th May' with an image of a smartphone. This clearly suggests that the Pixel 3a/3a XL will be launched on 8th May in India and will be sold via Flipkart. Pixel 3a is rumored to flaunt a 5.6-inch FHD+ OLED 18.5:9 display and is said to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 Octa-core SoC. On the other hand, Pixel 3a XL is rumored to flaunt a 6-inch FHD+ OLED 18.5:9 display and is ...

Redmi Note 7 Pro 6GB + 128GB version in Nebula Red and Space Black to go on sale in India from May 1st

Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 7 Pro smartphone in India in February. The 4GB RAM with 64GB storage version priced at Rs. 13,999 went on sale starting from March 13, and the 6GB RAM with 128GB storage version went on sale from April 10th on at Rs. 16,999, but it was only available in Neptune Blue version. Now the company has listed both the Nebula Red and Space Black versions on Flipkart and Mi.com ahead of sale tomorrow, May 1st. To remind you, the phone packs a  6.3-inch Full HD+ waterdrop notch display with 1.95mm narrow bezels, 81.37% screen-to-body ratio, is powered by Snapdragon 675 SoC with up to 6GB of RAM, runs Android Pie with MIUI 10 on top. It has a 48-megapixel rear camera with 1/2″ Sony IMX586 sensor with f/1.79 aperture. It offers 12MP output by default using super pixel tech, but you can enable 48MP output in Pro mode. It has a 5-megapixel secondary camera for portrait shots and also comes with AI features such as steady handheld night photography. There is a 13-megapixel camera on the front with AI beautify and AI portrait features as well as AI face unlock. It has an Aura design with a glass back with 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection, has ...

NETGEAR Nighthawk AX4 and Nighthawk AX8 tri-band Wi-Fi 6 routers launched in India

NETGEAR, the company known for its routers and range of networking devices, today, announced the launch of two of its tri-band Wi-Fi 6 routers namely Nighthawk AX4 and Nighthawk AX8 in India. NETGEAR Nighthawk AX4 The Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX3000 is a tri-band Wi-Fi 6 router carrying the model number RAX40 and is powered by an AX optimized dual-core processor and can reach a combined Wi-Fi speed up to 3Gbps(600 Mbps + 2400 Mbps). The Nighthawk AX4 also features powerful amplifiers for strong network coverage throughout medium size homes. NETGEAR Nighthawk AX8 The Nighthawk AX8 features 8 Wi-Fi spatial streams i.e., 4 in the 2.4GHz band and 4 in the 5GHz band that offers four times the device capacity as compared to typical 2x2 AC Wi-Fi. The AX8 can reach a combined Wi-Fi speed of up to 6Gbps (1.2 + 4.8Gbps). Additionally, Nighthawk AX8 flaunts an award-winning design recognized by both Red Dot and iF Design awards. Wi-Fi 6 Highlights Wi-Fi 6  delivers up to four times better performance than Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) using technologies such as Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiple-Access (OFDMA) to help maximize the capability to connect multiple devices at the same time Wi-Fi 6 will provide a huge boost in total network capacity and reliability, ...

TECNO CAMON iACE2x, CAMON iSKY3 and CAMON i4 2GB receive a price cut

TECNO Mobile has announced price cuts for its CAMON iACE2x, CAMON iSKY3 and the recently-launched CAMON i4 2GB version by up to Rs. 600. The CAMON iSKY3 and CAMON i4 also come with Jio Instant cashback offer worth INR 2,200 in the form of vouchers and up to 50GB (5GB for 10 recharge) of additional 4G data on Rs.198/Rs.299 prepaid recharge. TECNO Smartphone Launch Price New price Price cut CAMON iACE2x Rs. 7599 Rs. 7299 Rs. 300 CAMON iSKY3 Rs. 8599 Rs. 7999 Rs. 600 CAMON i4 2GB+32GB Rs. 9599 Rs. 8999 Rs. 600 Here is a glace at the specifications of the smartphones. Model CAMON iACE2x CAMON iSKY3 CAMON i4 Display 5.5-inch 18:9 HD+ Display 6.2" Notch 6.2” Dot Notch Processor Helio A22 Quad-core Helio A22 Quad- core Helio A22 Quad-core RAM/ROM 3GB + 32GB expandable up to 128GB 2GB + 32GB expandable up to 256GB 2GB + 32GB expandable up to 256GB Software HiOS 4.1 based on AndroidTM8.1 HiOS 4.6 based on Android 9 Pie HiOS 4.6 based on Android 9 Pie Selfie Camera AI 8 MP  with front flash AI 8MP with front  flash 16 MP AI with front  flash Rear Camera 13 MP(f1.8) + VGA with dual LED flash Dual rear camera set-up  13MP +2MP with dual flash Triple rear set-up 13 MP primary +2MP depth + 8MP wide angle with super quad flash Battery 3050mAh 3500mAh 3500mAh with rocket charge Security Feature AI Face Unlock, Anti-oil Fingerprint AI Face Unlock, Anti-oil Fingerprint AI Face Unlock, Anti-oil Fingerprint Colours Midnight black, Champagne Gold and Nebula black Midnight black, Aqua blue, Champagne Gold, ...

boAt Rockerz 450 and Rockerz 640 wireless headphones launched starting at Rs. 1799

Recently, boAt lifestyle has launched a range of affordable wireless headphones dubbed as Rockerz 450 & Rockerz 640 with mic. Designed for on-the-go purpose, the two headphone models retail at Rs. 1,799 and Rs. 2,999 with a 1-year warranty on Amazon.in. boAt Rockerz 450 features a 40mm dynamic drivers providing an alternate HD Immersive Audio reality. The soft-cornered matte black finish allows for a comfortable fit, propagated by plush foam in adaptive and adjustable design. The headphone comes with Bluetooth V4.2 and powered by a 300mAh Rechargeable Lithium Battery. According to the company, the headphone offers up to 8 hours of play-time and 300-400 hours of standby time. On the other hand, the boAt Rockerz 640 also features 40mm drivers and enhanced bass mode. The ear cups are LED lit and equip a foam constructed adjustable headband. Powered by its 300mAH rechargeable battery, it offers playtime of up to 12 hours. Ankush Guglani, Business Head said: The boAt Rockerz series headphones have been crafted to easily blend into your daily lifestyle, both in terms of fashion and functionality. No matter what your style statement, these headphones are sure to define it with accuracy. You are sure to be transported into a whole new ...

Redmi Y3 sold out in 12 seconds in first sale on Amazon.in

Redmi Y3 selfie-centric smartphone was launched in India last week in alongside Redmi 7 smartphone. The smartphone sports a 32MP front-facing camera, is powered by Snapdragon 632 and more. Redmi Y3 went on flash sale for the first time today and has become sold out in just 12 seconds. Redmi Y3 is sold on Amazon.in and Mi.com and according to Amazon, today, it witnessed a lightning fast sale for the Redmi Y3 from Xiaomi that got sold out in 12 seconds. The smartphone went on sale for the first time today at 12 PM. Amazon announced its Summer Sale recently and in this sale, Prime members can avail early access to Redmi Y3 on May 3rd at 3 PM. For all other users, Redmi Y3 will be available from 3 PM on May 4th to May 7th, 2019. To recall, Redmi Y3 has a 6.26-inch HD+ waterdrop notch display, is powered by Snapdragon 632 SoC with up to 4GB of RAM, runs Android 9.0 (Pie) with MIUI 10 and features a 12-megapixel rear camera with LED flash along with a secondary 2-megapixel camera for capturing depth information in portrait shots and AI scene detection, similar to the Redmi 7, but this comes with a 32-megapixel camera on the front with 4-in-1 ...

Sneak peek of what the OnePlus 7 Pro camera is capable of

Can smartphones become professional cameras? Something you can depend on, for highly valuable work? Let's say, a photo for a lifestyle magazine? The needle to answering these questions is moving towards "yes" every single day. In 2019, a lot of the new smartphone camera features are aimed directly at replicating the professional camera look, like background blur, lossless optical zoom, night mode and even post processing in the form of RAW photos or AI. And that's not it, medium format cameras which have gigantic sensors with huge megapixel counts, a mainstay of professional cameras, are now under threat. This is all leading to a future that is going to be dominated by devices like the OnePlus 7 Pro. In case you are wondering, yes, the OnePlus 7 Pro has already replaced the professional camera, at least one time, let's find out how. Let's examine what highly valuable photography work means. In the world of magazines, a full cover story is one of the most read sections of the book and the edition is usually sold on this story. Hence, this highly valuable story which will be the centerpiece of this week or month's magazine demands valuable photography work. For this, professionals ...