Amazon Fab Phones Fest: OnePlus 6T 8GB + 128GB at Rs. 27999, discounts on Power Banks, Headphones and more

Amazon today started its four-day Fab Phones Fest that offers discounts on mobiles and accessories. OnePlus 6T is available for as low as Rs. 27,999 for the first time. The company says that there are up to 40% discounts on mobile phones and accessories. There is also exchange offers, No Cost EMI and more. Best deals on smartphones during Amazon Fab Phones Fest  Apple iPhone X — Rs. 67,999 (Rs. 23,991 off on MRP ) Apple iPhone XR 64GB — Rs. 58,999 (Rs. 17901 off on MRP) OnePlus 6T McLaren Limited Edition — Rs. 41,999 (Rs. 9000 off on MRP) Honor View 20 — Rs. 35,999 (Rs. 6000 Instant Discount on all bank prepaid cards + No Cost EMI starting Rs. 3999 per month) OnePlus 6T 8GB + 256GB — Rs. 31,999 (Rs. 14,000 off on MRP) OnePlus 6T 8GB + 128GB — Rs. 27,999 (Rs. 14,000 off on MRP) HONOR Play (6GB + 64GB) —  Rs. 15,999 (Rs. 10,000 off) HONOR Play (4GB + 64GB) —  Rs. 13,999 (Rs. 8000 off) HONOR 8X — Starting at Rs. 12,999 (Rs. 2000 off) Xiaomi Mi A2 4GB + 64GB — Rs. 10,999 (Rs. 1,000 off) realme U1 — Rs. 9,999 (Rs. 1000 off + Rs. 1000 Instant Discount on all bank credit cards and debit cards) HONOR ...

Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 with adjustable tension thumbsticks, more responsive controls announced

At the E3 2019 Microsoft introduced the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 with 30 new and improved features over the current Xbox Wireless Controller that was introduced in 2015, according to the company. It lets you enhance your aiming with new adjustable-tension thumbsticks, fire even faster with shorter hair trigger locks, stay on target with a wrap-around rubberized grip and know which profile is selected with new LED lights on the top. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYVw0KqQiOI Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 features and specifications Tailor the controller to your preferred gaming style with new interchangeable thumbstick and paddle shapes. Save up to 3 custom profiles and 1 default profile on the controller and switch between them on the fly with the Profile button. Use the included thumbstick-adjustment tool to manually change thumbstick tension, with 3 tension setting to choose from. Adjust thumbstick sensitivity curves with the Xbox Accessories app, or swap thumbstick inputs so that the left thumbstick controls the right thumbstick input and vice versa. Connect to Xbox One consoles with Xbox Wireless, or using the included 9’ USB-C cable. Wirelessly connect to Window 10 PCs and tablets using Bluetooth, or with the included 9’ USB-C cable. Connect to Windows 7 or 8.1 PCs with ...

Infinix Hot 7 Pro with 6.19-inch display, 6GB RAM, Dual front and rear cameras launched in India for Rs. 9999

Infinix has launched Hot 7 Pro, a new mid-range smartphone in India. It has 6.19-inch HD+ screen, is powered by MediaTek Helio P22 12nm Octa-Core SoC with 6GB of RAM, runs Android 9.0 (Pie) with XOS 5.0, has a 13-megapixel front and rear cameras along with a 2-megapixel camera to capture depth information in portrait shots. It has several cameras features such as AI Portrait, AI Beauty and Auto Scene detection with several scene modes, including AI HDR, AI Bokeh, Night, Sports, Blue Sky, and Text. It features Dirac Stereo Widening technology, rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, dedicated dual SIM and microSD slots and a 4000mAh battery. Infinix Hot 7 Pro specifications 6.19-inch (1520 × 720 pixels) HD+ 18.75:9 2.5D curved glass display 2GHz Octa-Core MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) 12nm processor with 650MHz IMG PowerVR GE8320 GPU 6GB RAM, 64GB internal storage, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD Android 9.0 (Pie) with XOS 5.0 Dual SIM 13MP rear camera with Dual LED Flash, f/1.8 aperture, 1.12µm pixel size, 2MP secondary camera 13MP front-facing camera with flash, f/2.0 aperture, 2MP secondary camera Fingerprint sensor 3.5mm audio jack, Dirac Stereo Widening, FM Radio Dimensions: 156 x 75 x 7.9 mm Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz) , Bluetooth ...

Airtel deploys LTE 900 technology to enhance indoor network coverage in Delhi NCR

After Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Punjab, Mumbai and Karnataka, Airtel has deployed 900 Mhz (LTE 900) spectrum band in Delhi NCR to significantly enhance the network experience for smartphone customers. In addition to high speed data capacity and wider availability, 900 Mhz spectrum will offer improved 4G availability inside buildings — homes, offices and malls. As part of its network transformation program, Airtel has been deploying network technologies such as pre-5G Massive MIMO and Carrier Aggregation to enhance network capacity over existing spectrum. The company said that it has recently conducted License Assisted Access (LAA) trial over a LIVE 4G network in Delhi and recorded speeds of 500 Mbps (appx.) over smartphones. It uses a mix of 2300 Mhz, 1800 Mhz, 2100 Mhz and 900 Mhz spectrum bands to deliver a seamless network experience to customers. Vani Venkatesh, CEO — Delhi/NCR, Bharti Airtel said: We are obsessed about delighting our smartphone customers with quality network experience and high speed data services. As we introduce LTE-900, we will further step up our indoor network coverage. It will enable high speed connectivity and HD quality VoLTE calling for our customers in Delhi.

Xbox ‘Project Scarlett’ 8K gaming console with custom AMD processor, GDDR6 memory, Ray Tracing coming in 2020

At the E3 2019 Microsoft has announced details about its upcoming high-end Xbox console codenamed 'Project Scarlett'. It will be powered by  a custom-designed processor, leveraging the latest Zen 2 and Radeon RDNA architecture from AMD, pack high bandwidth GDDR6 memory, and a next generation solid state drive (SSD). It will feature hardware accelerated raytracing, variable refresh rate, 8K gaming support and ultra-low latency input. Regarding the console, Microsoft said: With Project Scarlett, we continue our commitment to compatibility by ensuring your gaming accessories and Xbox career will also move forward with you, along with thousands of games across four console generations which will look and play best on Project Scarlett. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ktN4bycj9s The console will be arriving Holiday 2020 alongside Halo Infinite which will be powered by the studio’s next-generation Slipspace Engine. This will compete with the Sony PlayStation 5 that is rumored to come with 3rd Gen Ryzen CPU, 8K graphics support and Ray Tracing in 2020.

Xiaomi drops Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A Android Pie update plans [Update: Redmi Y2/S2 Android Pie Kernel source released]

Update 3: June 8, 2019 —  Xiaomi has released Kernel source for Android Pie-based ROM for the Redmi Y2/S2 even before the Global stable ROM is supposed to roll out this month. Update 2 : April 26, 2019 —  Xiaomi has once again confirmed that Redmi S2/Y2 will get Android 9 Pie around June. Update 1 : April 23, 2019 — Xiaomi has confirmed that the Redmi Y2 will get the Android Pie update, but it has recommended the users on MIUI Beta ROM to upgrade to the latest MIUI Stable ROM. We hear that it will stop the MIUI beta updates for the phone soon. Earlier: Xiaomi shared a list of smartphones eligible for Android Pie update back in December 2018, later it added more devices to the list and announced Android Pie based MIUI Beta ROM for Redmi Note 5 Pro, Redmi Note 6 Pro, Redmi 6 Pro and Redmi Y2 (S2) will be rolled out in Q1 2019. Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A were added to the list last month, and the devices were supposed to receive Android Pie based MIUI Global Beta ROM sometime in Q2 2019. The company rolled out Android Pie based MIUI Global Beta ROM for Redmi Note 5 Pro, Redmi Note 6 Pro and Redmi 6 ...

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition coming to PC later this year

After the release of Age of Empires: Definitive Edition last year, Microsoft at the E3 2019 has announced the Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition will be available for PC in the fall this year.  It will support cross-play between Windows 10 and Steam players at launch. It is developed by Forgotten Empires, Tantalus, and Wicked Witch and includes entirely new content and many exciting gameplay improvements. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOgBVR21pWg It includes all previously released Age of Empires II content, as well as brand-new civilizations, additional campaign missions, new graphics that support up to 4K resolution and Xbox Live support for multiplayer, including all-new achievements. The edition also features quality-of-life upgrades such as automatic farm reseeding. These features include: The Last Khans campaign: Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition includes brand-new content, “The Last Khans” with three new campaigns and four new civilizations. New civilizations: Four new civilizations are being added exclusively to Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition: the Bulgarians, Cumans, Lithuanians and Tatars, bringing the total number of civilizations in the game to 35. New spectator mode and tournament features: Players will be able to spectate multiplayer games in real time and switch between each player’s view, with overlay UI on top to give spectators information on different players’ ...

OPPO A1K Review

OPPO launched its A1k smartphone in the Indian market targeting the budget segment recently. In general, the 'A' series smartphones from OPPO focuses more on battery, affordability and of course the display. We got hold of the device for some time and here's our take on it. Box Contents OPPO A1k smartphone in Black color 2-pin charger (5V-2A) Micro USB Cable SIM Card Ejector Clear protective case Quick Start Guide and Warranty Information Display and Design The OPPO A1K sports a 6.1-inch (1560 × 720 pixels) HD+ display with Waterdrop Notch and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. In this case, OPPO has also managed to reduce bezels all around but has a thin chin at the bottom. The display looks decent with good colour reproduction, text looks sharp and offers good viewing angle too. Having said that, the sunlight legibility becomes an issue and it is not up to the mark. The earpiece is present on the top edge, and the camera is present below that. The ambient light sensors is present on the bezel. A special technology is applied to conceal the proximity sensor on the upper front of OPPO's smartphone for the whole look of simplicity, says the company. [gallery link="file" size="medium" columns="2" ...

Nokia 8.1 gets a price cut in India, now available starting at Rs. 19999

Nokia 8.1 smartphone was launched in India in December 2018. Initially, the company launched the 4GB RAM with 64GB storage variant and after a month, the 6GB RAM with 128GB storage was launched. After nearly 4 months of launch, now both the variants of Nokia 8.1 have received a whopping Rs. 7000 price cut in India. Nokia 8.1 4GB RAM with 64GB storage was priced at Rs. 26,999 and the 6GB RAM with 128GB storage was priced at Rs. 29,999. Now, after a massive Rs. 7000 price cut, 4GB RAM with 64GB storage is selling for Rs. 19,999 and 6GB RAM with storage is selling for Rs. 22,999. The revised prices are already live on Nokia's official website, and are expected to available at the new prices in offline stores too. Smartphone Old Price New Price Price cut Nokia 8.1 Rs. 26,999(4+64) Rs. 19,999(4+64) Rs. 7000 Rs. 29,999(6+128) Rs. 22,999(6+128) Rs. 7000 To recall, Nokia 8.1 packs a 6.18-inch Full HD+ 18.7:9 aspect ratio Puredisplay, DCI-P3 wide color gamut and HDR10 video playback, 86.5% screen to body ratio, is powered by Snapdragon 710 10nm Mobile Platform and runs Android 9.0 (Pie).  It has a 12-megapixel rear camera with ZEISS optics, Sony IMX363 sensor, f/1.8 aperture, OIS along with a 13-megapixel secondary camera for portrait shots and zoom. There is a ...

ASUS 6Z (Zenfone 6) with 6.4-inch FHD+ NanoEdge Display, Snapdragon 855, 48MP + 13MP Flip Camera launching in India on June 19

ASUS already confirmed that it will launch its flagship Zenfone 6 after it was announced at an event in Spain last month. Now Flipkart has confirmed that the phone will launch in India on June 19th, but as 6Z, after a recent high court order not to use 'Zen' or 'ZenFone' due to trademark issue. ASUS India website still shows 'Zenfone 6' but this should change soon. [gallery link="file" columns="2" size="medium" ids="282486,282493,282492,282485"] To remind you, the phone packs a 6.43-inch Full HD+ NanoEdge  display, Snapdragon 855 with up to 8GB of RAM, Android 9.0 (Pie) with ZenUI 6, Flip camera with 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 sensor along with a 13-megapixel 125-degree ultra-wide lens and a 5,000mAh battery with QuickCharge 4.0. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3OxYulEsOU ASUS 6Z (Zenfone 6) specifications 6.46-inch (pixels) Full HD+ NanoEdge IPS LCD 19.5:9 aspect ratio screen with 600 nits brightness, HDR10, Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection Octa-Core Snapdragon 855 7nm Mobile Platform (1 x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 + 3 x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 + 4x 1.80GHz Kryo 485) with Adreno 640 GPU 6GB LPDDR4X RAM with 64GB (UFS 2.1) storage, 8GB LPDDR4X RAM with  128GB / 256GB (UFS 2.1) storage, expandable memory up to 1TB with microSD Android 9.0 (Pie) with ZenUI 6 Dual SIM (nano + nano + microSD) 48MP flip camera with Dual ...