Apple watchOS 6: Native App Store support, New Watch Faces, Activity Trends, audio API and more

At the ongoing WWDC event in San Jose, Apple took wraps off its latest version of watchOS i.e., watchOS 6. Apple has made changes to watchOS and also introduced new features to health and fitness, new dynamic watch faces, native App Store support and more. These new software features will be available in September 2019 for Apple Watch Series 1 or later. New Cycle tracking app, Noise app, and new Trends tab watchOS 6 brings a new Cycle tracking app for women which allows logging important information related to them. This feature is available on the Health app on iPhone running the latest iOS 13. Alongside the new Cycle tracking app, Apple is also introducing a new Noise app which when placed at an optimal position on the wrist, will help users understand the sound levels in environments and will send a notification to the user if the decibel level reaches 90 decibels. The Activity App has also got a new addition called 'Trends' which will give users a long-term view of their activity behavior to help them understand their progress. The new 'Trends' tab at a glance, will show whether the trends are up or down for active calories, exercise minutes, walking pace and others. ...

Apple tvOS 13: New home screen, support for Xbox One and PS4 controllers, Apple Music lyrics and more

At the ongoing WWDC 2019 event in San Jose, Apple introduced its latest iOS 13, watchOS 6, tvOS 13 with new features and changes. tvOS 13 has now got some interesting features including a new home screen, new screensaver, Apple music lyrics, support for Xbox One and PS4 controllers and more.  These features should be rolling out on Apple TV and Apple TV 4K sometime in September 2019. New home screen and multi-user support Apple is improving the recommendations on the tvOS 13 and now, all the users in the family will see a newly redesigned home screen that will offer them better recommendations. The apps on the new home screen will now play full-screen video previews. However, in order to get started with this, users in the home would require individual profiles, and they will start seeing content recommendations like TV shows, movie, music and more tailored for them. Apple is also allowing users to switch accounts, and they will also be able to sync devices, access settings and more right from the Control Center on the tvOS. The Control Centre will also give users access to key features like system sleep and audio routing. Apple Music lyrics tvOS 13 users can now follow ...

Motorola schedules an event in India on June 20, One Vision with 48MP rear camera, 25MP in-screen front camera expected

Motorola just sent out an invitation that says that it will launch a new premium device on June 20th. The company doesn't give a hint of what to expect, but it is likely the One Vision  Android One smartphone that was introduced at an event in Brazil last month. It has a 6.3-inch Full HD+ 21:9 aspect ratio CinemaVision LCD screen with a 25-megapixel in-screen camera with 1.8µm Quad Pixel technology for sharper selfies in low-light, is powered by new Exynos 9609 processor and runs Android Pie. It has a 48-megapixel rear camera with new Night Vision mode, OIS and also Quad Pixel technology that combines four pixels into one large 1.6µm pixel for an incredibly sharp 12 MP photos with improved brightness and reduced image noise. There is also a secondary 5-megapixel camera. It has a 4D Corning Gorilla Glass back with gradient finish, features a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and packs a  3500mAh battery that promises one day of battery life, and the 15W TurboPower fast charging offers up to 7 hours of usage in just 15 minutes of charging. Motorola One Vision specifications 6.3-inch (1080×2520 pixels) Full HD+ LCD with 21:9 aspect ratio 2.2 GHz Octa-Core Exynos 9609 processor 4GB RAM, 128GB storage, expandable ...

OnePlus 7: A premium device maintaining pricing advantage over rival flagship phones

The OnePlus 7 is going on sale tomorrow! If you are looking for a compelling option for you or your beloved at sub 35K, the OnePlus 7 is a no brainer. Keeping price aside, the younger sibling of OnePlus 7 Pro is indeed a great choice for anyone, even for those considering an expensive option, thanks to the best hardware and software combo. Much of what makes the OnePlus 7 feel special is its price point considering the top of the level specifications. At a starting price of Rs. 32,999, the company sticks to its motto of providing premium features without burning a hole in the users’ pocket. If you are unaware, OnePlus 7 was launched in India, a few weeks back, along with OnePlus 7 Pro. With a lot more class and a more premium look and feel, it undercuts its big-name rivals easily. In fact, this is the company's first no-compromise smartphone, since it offers much more than any smartphone could do at this price point. What makes it a no-compromise device? Better 48MP camera The OnePlus 7 sports improved the 48MP rear camera featuring Sony IMX586 sensor with PDAF and OIS and a 5MP secondary camera. On the front, it also has ...

Fossil Sport Smartwatch with Qualcomm Snapdragon 3100 launched in India for Rs. 17995

Fossil has launched its Sport Smartwatch powered Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon Wear 3100 platform running WearOS by Google in India. It was introduced back in November last year and feature new battery saving mode, enhanced ambient mode, integrated heart rate sensor, NFC, and GPS capabilities. The Fossil Sport comes in two case sizes; 41 and 43 mm, and packs 350 mAh battery with Rapid Charging support that offers one day’s battery life in the full smartwatch experience, and the new battery saving mode adds additional two days of telling time. Up to 80% in one hour with rapid charging. It runs on WearOS by Google with options like Quick Swipe, faster access to information, receive proactive help from the Google Assistant and get smarter health coaching from Google Fit. Highlights of Fossil Sport Smartwatch Nylon case, aluminum topring and pushers 41 mm, 43 mm case size Stunning touchscreen digital display Interchangeable straps and bracelets (18mm / 22mm) Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100 Platform Sensors: Heart Rate, GPS, Altimeter, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Ambient Light, Microphone Swimproof (track your workout even swimming) Powered with Wear OS by Google and compatible with iOS 9.3+ and Android 4.4+ (excluding Go edition) Bluetooth Smart Enabled / 4.2 Low Energy, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n 350mAh battery ...

Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro launching in India within 6 weeks

After teasing the launch of its Redmi K20 series even before they were announced, Xiaomi India head and VP Manu Jain today confirmed that both the Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro smartphones will launch in India within 6 weeks, which is sometime in early July. Mi fans! Here's a KNOCKOUT announcement! 📢 #RedmiK20 and #RedmiK20Pro are launching in India within 6 months.. ooops, I meant 6 weeks! 🥊🥊 It's time India experiences the true #FlagshipKiller 2.0! 🔥 RT 🔄 if you are excited about these amazing devices.#Xiaomi ❤️ #Redmi pic.twitter.com/QN0JxH1osg — Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) June 3, 2019 To remind you, both the phones feature a 6.39-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with 91.9% screen-to-body ratio with 2.1mm narrrow bezels, Android Pie with MIUI 10 on top, 48-megapixel rear camera with Sony IMX586 sensor, 8-megapixel telephoto lens for 2x loss-less zoom and a 13-megapixel 124.8° ultra-wide sensor.  These also feature 20-megapixel pop-up front camera with sapphire lens cover that can rise in 0.8 seconds, and the rising mechanism has been tested 300,000 times. These have seventh-generation optical in-display fingerprint sensor, 3D curved design, and a 4000mAh battery with support for fast charging. The Redmi K20 Pro is powered by Snapdragon 855 with up to 8GB of RAM, 8 layers of graphite 3D ...

Noise Barrel on-ear Bluetooth headphones launched for Rs. 1499

Noise has launched Barrel, the company's new on-ear Bluetooth headphones that connects to devices using Bluetooth 4.2. These have soft faux leather ear-cups and a padded headband that promises comfortable listening for long hours. The compact foldable design makes them easy to carry in a bag or backpack as well. It has  large 40mm speaker drivers for loud and clear audio output. It has a 180mAh battery the promises 6 hours of listening time and up to 50 hours of standby time. The headphones come with an inbuilt microphone and controls for music and calls on the headset. The Noise Barrel on-ear phones come in Black color, costs Rs. 1499 and will be available from gonoise.com starting tomorrow, June 4th.

Samsung Notebook 7 and Notebook 7 Force with 8th generation Intel Core processor and NVIDIA GeForce GPU announced

Recently, the South Korean tech giant announced the launch of Samsung Notebook 7 and Notebook 7 Force. Performance-centric Notebook 7 series comes with a slew of features including next-generation graphics, expandable storage and much more. Samsung Notebook 7 Available in 13” and 15” models, the Platinum Titan Notebook 7 features a full HD display and slim body that can easily be carried wherever you need to go. It also supports Gigabit Wi-Fi, where users can transfer large files quickly. It also supports Dolby Atmos audio, and an additional SSD slot to increase your storage. Samsung Notebook 7 specifications 13.3”/15.6”(1920x1080 pixels) Full HD LED display Windows 10 Home Intel 8th generation Core Processor Intel UHD Graphics/ NVIDIA GeForce MX250 ( Notebook 7 15-inch external graphics support) Up to 16GB RAM 256GB, 512GB SSD (NVMe)/ 512GB SSD (NVMe) + 1 SSD expandable slot ( Notebook 7 15-inch external graphics support) 720p HD camera / Dual Array Mic Stereo Speakers with Dolby Atmos Fingerprint scanner USB-C x1, USB 3.0 x2, HDMI, microSD, HP/Mic 55Wh battery Samsung Notebook 7 Force The Notebook 7 Force features NVDIA’s latest GeForce GTX 1650 graphics, enabling up to 70% faster speeds than the previous generation GTX. Moreover, it also supports various ports including USB-C, ...

World’s first 8K OLED TV from LG goes up for pre-order this week

In a recent development, LG Electronics announced the start of sales of the world’s first 8K OLED TV (model 88Z9) with pre-orders for the 88-inch set starting this week in South Korea. As per the company, it will be available in North America and Europe in the third quarter of 2019. The TV employs an advanced panel with over 33 million self-emitting pixels to deliver LG OLED TV’s next level picture quality. According to the company claims images will be exceptionally sharp, which is equivalent to 16 times the number of pixels in full HD and four times that of UHD. LG’s 8K OLED panel features second- generation α (Alpha) 9 2nd-Gen 8K intelligent processor, that allows the chip to optimize content by recognizing source quality and implementing the best algorithm guaranteeing stunningly real images. The processor also analyzes ambient conditions to achieve the perfect level of screen brightness. The processor boasts enhanced processing capabilities with effective 8K upscaling and improved noise reduction to 6-steps from 4-steps in the 4K version. On the other hand, the sound quality is boosted by an intelligent algorithm that can up-mix two-channel audio to deliver convincing virtual 5.1 surround sound. Furthermore, users can adjust the sound to ...

Xiaomi and OPPO show off smartphones with under-display camera technology

After Xiaomi patent for a smartphone with under the display camera surfaced last week, Xiaomi has officially shared a video that shows a smartphone with an under the screen selfie camera. Xiaomi co-founder Bin on weibo shared that the video was shot last month using Mi 9 prototype with full-screen camera technology without any notch. He also said that the company is looking forward to launch smartphones with this technology in the future. Check this out from our R&D team! @Xiaomi continues to innovate and we have some exciting tech up our sleeves. RT if you love under display camera! #xiaomi pic.twitter.com/4Rlzt9uRAd — Alvin Tse (@atytse) June 3, 2019 Coming to the patent that was filed on November 7, 2018 and got approved on May, 31st, 2019, it shows that the phone has a secondary display under the main display on top of the camera. The light sensor works with both screens so that the camera will be visible or invisible when needed offering a true full-screen experience. Since the movement of the second display and the light sensor are completed under the first display, the aesthetics and the operation convenience of the smartphone during use are improved, says the patent. For those seeking ...