Google is getting out of tablet business, to focus on Pixelbook laptop

Google has officially confirmed that it is getting out of tablet business. Even though the company had two smaller-sized tablets under development, it will not release them. The company introduced Pixel Slate back in October last year along with the Pixel 3 phones. Before that the company had introduced Pixel C tablet back in 2015, which was discontinued in 2017. At that time the company said that it will focus on Pixelbook. People who were working on the tablet have been shifted over to the laptop division. A new Pixelbook laptop is expected to release along with the Pixel 4 later this year. This will be the successor of the original Pixelbook which was released back in 2017. Some articles have made this a bit unclear so wanted to clarify. And of course we will fully support Pixel Slate for the long-term as well. — Rick Osterloh (@rosterloh) June 20, 2019 Rick Osterloh, SVP of Google's hardware division has confirmed the same, and also confirmed that Android and Chrome OS teams will be working with their partners to work on tablets for consumer, enterprise and educational segments. He also said that Pixel Slate will continue to get updates. Google had promised software update for the tablet till June 2024. Source

Aipower Wearbuds True Wireless Earbuds that charge in a Fitness Band up for pre-order on Kickstarter

Aipower, a new company has been teasing its new Wearbuds, which it claims as the world's first wristband-housed true wireless earbuds. Today the company has officially announced the device, which is now available for pre-order on crowdfunding platform Kickstarter. Highlights of Aipower Wearbuds Qualcomm chipset with aptX codec, Bluetooth 5.0 technology and fine-tuned graphene-augmented drivers for clear audio output Supports mono mode for fast and easy hands-free phone calls with one or both earbuds. Fitness band with 7-axis accelerometer (including a pressure sensor) can track your steps, calories burnt, monitor heart rate and sleep pattern 0.96-inch (160 x 80 pixels) 65k color touchscreen offers instant access to all data and notifications (including sedentary reminder) Fitness reports are saved in the Aipower app Band offers on-wrist smartphone notifications which are customizable for calls, texts, Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, and Instagram Skin-friendly silicone enhances the comfort of the wristband, and hybrid silicone allows the ear-tips are able to achieve more effective passive noise cancellation. Earbuds can be placed in the fitness tracking wristband which can also charge the earbuds, so you don't need to carry a separate charging case. Water resistant (IPX6) 35mAh battery on each earbud offers up to 5.5 hours of battery life, 12 ...

Audio Technica ATH-CK200BT wireless earphones launched in India for Rs. 4890

Audio Technica, the brand known for its wide range of earphones, headphones and other audio products, today launched ATH-CK200BT, its latest wireless earphones in India. It comes with Bluetooth connectivity, in-ear fit, in-line microphone and control and more. Audio Technica ATH-CK200BT is an in-ear style wireless earphone that comes with 9mm drivers, frequency response of 20-24,000 Hz and a  sensitivity of 100 dB/mW. It features sound isolation, Bluetooth with in-line mic and controls for answering/ending calls, controlling music and more. It charges using a Micro-USB port and the internal battery on this earphones claim to provide up to 7 hours of battery life on a full charge. The CK200BT features neckband design with the cable running between the two earbuds. Apart from this, the package includes interchangeable ear tips of various sizes like XS/S/M/L and also comes with a USB charging cable. It comes in black, blue and white colour options and is priced at Rs. 4890. It is available both online and offline stores through the company’s authorised distributor RPTech across the country.

Vivo Y12 with 6.35-inch Halo FullView display, AI triple rear cameras, 5000mAh battery launched in India for Rs. 12490

Vivo has launched Y12, the company’s latest mid-range smartphone in the ‘Y Series’ in India. It packs a 6.35-inch Halo FullView Display with a 19.3:9 aspect ratio and a screen-to-body ratio of 89%, Octa-Core MediaTek Helio P22 12nm SoC with up to 4GB of RAM, runs Android Pie with Funtouch OS, Ultra Game Mode, has a 13-megapixel Main Camera, 8-megapixel 120° Super Wide-Angle Camera, and 2-megapixel Depth Camera, and a 16-megapixel front camera. It has a gradient back, dedicated dual SIM and microSD slots, rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and has a huge a 5000mAh battery. Vivo Y12 specifications 6.35-inch (1544×720 pixels) HD+19.3:9 IPS 2.5D curved glass display 2GHz Octa-Core MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) 12nm processor with 650MHz IMG PowerVR GE8320 GPU 3GB RAM with 64GB storage / 4GB RAM with 32GB storage, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD Dual SIM Funtouch OS 9 based on Android 9.0 (Pie) 13MP rear camera with LED flash, f/2.2 aperture, 2MP secondary camera, 8MP ultra-wide angle lens, f/2.2 aperture 16MP front-facing camera with f/1.8 aperture Fingerprint sensor Dimensions: 159.43 × 76.77 × 8.92mm ; Weight: 190.5g Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4+5GHz), Bluetooth 5.0, GPS + GLONASS, microUSB 5000mAh (typical) / 4880mAh (minimum) battery The Vivo Y12 comes in  Aqua ...

HUAWEI and HONOR smartphones including P30 series, HONOR 20 series will get Android Q update

Last month, Google announced that it has suspended some of its business operations with HUAWEI which includes a ban on using Google Services and Play Store, later the period was extended for 3 months. After a month of the announcement of the ban, HUAWEI has today released a statement that it will continue to provide security patches and Android updates (including Android Q) to its existing smartphones. Alongside, HUAWEI smartphones, a range of HONOR smartphones are also expected to receive the update. The official tweet from HUAWEI UK says that all HUAWEI smartphones and tablets will continue to receive security patches and Android updates despite the ban. As the ban is temporarily removed until August, HUAWEI has signed off Android Q for as many devices as possible. Our commitment to you, our UK fans. Further information can be found here: https://t.co/6qKGIL2OB4 pic.twitter.com/V5Af6EraaY — Huawei Mobile UK (@HuaweiMobileUK) June 20, 2019 HUAWEI also promises existing users and new users that it will continue to provide full-service support to its smartphones. Apart from this, the company also announced that a range of its existing models will receive Android Q update which includes the P30, P30 Pro, Mate 20 Pro and more. The company also started the global developer recruitment for ...

Android Q Developer Preview 2 released for OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro

Google unveiled Android Q Beta 1 back in March, released Beta 2 in April 2019 and released Beta 3 earlier last month at I/O 2019. Many non-pixel smartphones were in the eligible list of smartphones to get Android Q Beta including OnePlus. The company released Android Q Developer Preview 1 last month and now, almost exactly after a month, the company has started rolling out Android Q Developer Preview 2 for OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro. Android Q Developer Preview is different from source Android Q Beta 2 image that is available for the Pixel smartphones. As this is a Developer Preview, it is known to have bugs and OnePlus lists some issues like broken Reading mode, Display mode, stability issues and more. Users who are already on Developer Preview 1(DP1) can directly flash the Developer Preview 2 image for the OnePlus 7/ OnePlus 7 Pro without any data loss. For users who wish to update from stable to Developer Preview 2, they can flash the images for the OnePlus 7 / OnePlus 7 Pro, but it will wipe all user data. So, it is recommended to take a complete backup before flashing. Known issues Android Q Developer Preview 2 Reading mode doesn't work Display mode doesn't ...

boAT Bassheads 950 wired on-ear headphones launched for Rs. 1299

boAT has been in a launch spree as it recently launched the Airdopes 411, Stone 1400 speaker, Rockerz 450, Rockerz 650 and more. Expanding its lineup of headphones, the company has launched Bassheads 950 wired on-ear headphones in India. boAT Bassheads 950 is a wired on-ear headphone which comes with a dual tone metallic finish and soft padding on the headband and ear cups. They are equipped with 40mm drivers and the company claims that it produces "Super Extra Bass" along with an HD Premium Audio. They also claim that the 40mm drivers offer perfect sound isolation which can reproduce almost every genre of music. The Bassheads 950 has a frequency response range of 20-20,000Hz, comes with a 3.5mm audio jack along with detachable audio cables for easy storage. It also features an in-line microphone and passive noise isolation. The Bassheads 950 comes in two color options- Black Diamond and Silver Surfer and is priced at Rs. 1299. It is available to buy from Amazon.in (Rs. 1099 as a part of lightning deal) and across Boat's retail channels. Commenting on the launch, Aman Gupta, Co-Founder, boAT said The boAt Bassheads 950 headphones are dripping with style and swag because the Bassheads 950 consists of a detailed finish from sturdy materials ...

Belkin BOOSTCHARGE USB-C to Lightning Cable launched in India for Rs. 2499

Belkin has launched BOOST↑CHARGE USB-C Cable with Lightning Connector in India. It is the first 3rd party MFi certified and USB-IF certified USB-C Cable with Lightning Connector to be introduced in India, says the company.  It supports Fast Charge for iPhone 8 or later products with an 18-watt or higher USB-C power adapter. With fast charge, you can charge the phone up to 50% in just 30 minutes. The 1.2 meter cable is 33% longer than standard USB cables with lightning connectors, offering flexibility while charging. The BOOST↑CHARGE family of products are designed to seamlessly integrate to any environment, thus delivering fast and safe power. Smart circuitry detects the connected device to deliver optimal charging, while universal charging protocols such as USB-A, Lightning connectors, and USB-C offer widespread compatibility. The Belkin BOOST↑CHARGE USB-C Cable with Lightning Connector is now priced in India at Rs. 2499 and is available from Amazon and leading retailers like Croma, Reliance Digital, Aptronix, and Imagine. It is backed by 2-year warranty. Commenting on the launch, Kartik Bakshi, Country Manager, Belkin India, said: The BOOST↑CHARGE USB-C Cable with Lightning Connector is a perfect accessory for iPhone and iPad users to have quick power boost and it has undergone stringent testing to ensure ...

Motorola One Vision with 6.3-inch Full HD+ 21:9 display, 25MP in-screen front camera launched in India for Rs. 19999

Motorola just launched One Vision, the company’s latest Android One smartphone, as it had promised. 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 with 2 guaranteed OS upgrades.  The phone has a 48-megapixel rear camera with new Night Vision mode, OIS and also has 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 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 memory up to 512GB with microSD Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano / microSD) Android 9.0 (Pie) 48MP rear camera with Dual LED flash, f/1.7 aperture, OIS, 5MP secondary ...

Vivo shows off 120W FlashCharge fast charging that can charge a phone fully in 13 minutes

Vivo has been using Dual-Engine fast charging on its smartphones. Its latest iQOO gaming phone featured 44W ultra-fast flash charge that lets you charge a phone with 4000mAh battery from 0 to 50% in 15 minutes, to 85% in 30 minutes, and 100% in 45 minutes. Now the company has showcased its new 120W FlashCharge technology that will let you charge a phone with a 4000mAh battery from 0 to 50% in 5 minutes and from 0 to 100% in just 13 minutes. The GIF image shows the FlashCharge in action, and the company says it charged 2.38% in 14 seconds. Xiaomi's 100W Super Charge Turbo fast charging that was showcased earlier this year can charge the same 4000mAh battery capacity in 17 minutes. Similar to Xiaomi, Vivo also said that its new fast charging technology is currently in testing stage and will take some time to reach the market. The company will reveal more details and also demo it at the MWC 2019 Shanghai on June 26. The company will also introduce its 5G smartphone at the event, after it was showcased earlier this year. Source 1, 2