HONOR 9X with Kirin 810 7nm SoC, no-notch screen, pop-up front camera to be announced on July 23

HUAWEI's HONOR brand has announced that it will introduce HONOR 9X, successor of last year's Honor 8X in China on July 23rd. The company has confirmed that it will be powered by Kirin 810 7nm SoC that was introduced along with the Nova 5 smartphone last month. The company did not share any other information yet, but @evleaks has posted a sketch of the phone that shows a no-notch (LCD) screen, pop-up front camera, which could feature a 32-megapixel sensor and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. HONOR is also expected to launch the 9X Pro alongside with 6.5-inch FHD+ display, and a 4000mAh battery with support for 20w fast charging. The sketch shows dual rear camera setup, similar to the predecessor, and the 9X is said to feature a 48-megapixel primary camera. We should know more specifications of the 9X series in the coming weeks ahead of announcement later this month. Source 1, 2

Realme X Spider-Man edition announced in India ahead of launch on July 15

Ahead of launch on July 15th, realme has officially announced the realme X Spider-Man edition in India, a day before the release of Spider-Man – Far From Home movie in the country. It was introduced in China last week. The smartphone comes with a special gift box comprising a limited edition protective case and a preinstalled ColorOS 6 Spider-Man theme. It also has a customized wallpaper and icon pack, includes a Spider-Man themed phone case and charger, in addition to the smartphone itself. We should know the price in a couple of weeks. Other specifications should be similar. To remind you, the realme X packs a 6.53-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with 91.2% screen-to-body ratio, is powered by Snapdragon 710 Mobile Platform with up to 8GB of RAM and Android Pie with ColorOS 6. It has a sixth-generation in-display fingerprint scanner, 48-megapixel rear camera with Sony IMX586 sensor, AI scene recognition and a 5-megapixel secondary camera, 16-megapixel pop-up front camera, gradient back with S-shaped curve and a 3765mAh battery with VOOC 3.0 fast charging. Commenting on the launch of the special edition, Madhav Sheth, Co-founder & CEO – realme, said: As a young, fast-growing brand, realme has been facilitating access to the cutting-edge of mobile technology at the ...

Portronics Unipower universal charging hub + travel power strip launched

Portronics, the company known for its products like fitness trackers, Bluetooth speakers, etc has today launched a new universal charging hub cum travel power strip named Portronics Unipower in India. It comes with 'Intelligent Charging', 3 USB ports, 1AC port and more. Portronics Unipower is said to be designed for users daily charging requirements of multiple gadgets. It 3 USB ports, 1 AC output and can charge up to 3 5V USB devices simultaneously. It also supports a 100V-240V range of input voltage and also has 'Intelligent Charging' support that allows USB ports to detect and deliver an ideal output up to 3.6A. It is built from strong ABS plastic material and is also BIS certified, offering Surge Protection and is Fire Retardant, casing up to 750 degree Celsius and is designed for Indian wall sockets. The Unipower is priced at Rs. 1999, comes with 12 months warranty. But it can be found at a cheaper price at Portronics's website and Amazon.in.

Syska HSB3000 SoundPro wireless headphones launched for Rs. 3499

Syska Accessories, the company known for its range of mobile accessories segment in India, has today launched its new wireless headphones-SoundPro HSB3000. The wireless headphones feature a 40mm driver, adjustable earcups, noise cancellation and more. The SoundPro HSB3000 is wireless headphone that measures 1 x 0.5 x 0.7 cm, weighs 240g and is made from a lightweight polymer material. The headphones sport a foldable design and come with adjustable earcups along with a multifunction button that is positioned around the earcups which allow users to answer calls, play music, stop, and pause and skip tracks. It features an in-built dynamic 40mm driver and the company claims that it delivers a powerful bass effect. There is also support for noise cancellation which identifies all peripheral environmental sounds and reduces the decibel levels to zero. The in-built battery claims to deliver 8 - 10 hours of playback on a charging time of 2 - 3 hours. Pricing and Availability Syska SoundPro HSB3000 comes in Black and Grey colour and is priced at Rs. 3499. But it can be found at a significantly lower price on Flipkart and Amazon.in during sale period.

Jio Digial Udaan digital literacy program for first time internet users launched

Jio has today announced that the company has launched a new digital literacy program called 'Digital Udaan'. The company has worked closely with Facebook for this program and this initiative includes audio-visual training in 10 regional languages and more. The Digital Udaan program will empower first-time internet users with digital literacy and understanding of the Internet, according to Jio. The company plans to explain the JioPhone features, use of various apps, internet safety and more to users by engaging with them every Saturday. It also includes an audio-visual training in 10 regional languages. For this initiative, Jio has worked with Facebook to ensure that modules developed are relevant for people in these cities and localities, and will provide 'train-the-trainer' sessions and training videos and information brochures. The program is being launched in nearly 200 different locations across 13 states and is soon expected to reach over 7,000 locations. Commenting on this, Akash Ambani, Director, Reliance Jio said: Jio is always looking to work with key global partners to enhance the digital life experience of the Indian consumer. The Digital Udaan initiative is one such example, which will help eradicate barriers of information asymmetry and provide accessibility in real time. It is a program for inclusive information, ...

1MORE Stylish True Wireless Earbuds Review

A couple of months back, 1More launched its latest true wireless earbuds in India with a 7mm titanium composite diaphragm and a sleek water-drop design. Even before True wireless headset, 1More has carved a name for itself with its wired earbuds featuring triple drivers. Having said that 1More is one of the companies trying to balance the art of great sound quality and ease of use. Did they achieve with this True Wireless earbuds? We got hold of the device for some time and here's what we think about it. Design Made out of plastic, it is one of the better-looking wireless headset available in the market right now. These compact earphones come in a sturdy matte finished plastic charging case. Each earpiece is equipped with a silicone ear tip and an O-hook for a secure fit. Due to its size, it fits comfortably in pockets and bags without occupying much space. While the transition towards USB Type-C looks obvious as we speak, the X3 Bass’ case comes with a Micro USB port. Notably, during my travel, I need to make sure to carry a cable separately just to charge this device. I used the earphones during gyming, jogging and my bike rides, not ...

HONOR Pad 5 with 8-inch and 10-inch FHD display, stereo speakers, 4G LTE go on sale in India from July 4 starting at Rs. 15499

HONOR brand has today launched its new HONOR 20 series smartphones i.e., HONOR 2oi, HONOR 20 and HONOR 20 Pro in India. Alongside the new smartphones, the company has also launched the new HONOR Pad 5 tablet with two display options, dual stereo speakers and more. HONOR Pad 5 8-inch HONOR Pad 5 tablet comes in 8-inch display and 10.1-inch display options. The 8-inch tablet sports a FULL HD display with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels and is powered by the company's own HiSilicon Kirin 710 SoC, combined with 3GB / 4GB RAM and runs on Magic UI 2.0. It comes with 64GB of internal storage and can be further expanded up to 512GB through a MicroSD card. Regarding the optics, HONOR Pad 5 sports an 8MP camera to the front and back with autofocus support on the rear camera and fixed focus support on the front camera. The connectivity options include Wi-Fi, 4G, Bluetooth, GPS, and this tablet comes with Dual Stereo speakers along with Dolby Atmos support for a great audio experience. Honor Pad 5 (8-inch model) specifications 8-inch (1920 x 1200 pixels) Full HD display HiSilicon Kirin 710 Soc with ARM Mali-G51 MP4 GPU 3GB/4GB RAM, 64GB Storage, expandable ...

Philips E9 Series 22-inch, 24-inch and 27-inch monitors launched in India starting at Rs. 9999

TPV Technology which acquired part of Philips' monitor business has today launched three new monitors in the E9 Series i.e., 22-inch 226E9QHAB, 24-inch 246E9QJAB, and 27-inch 276E9QJAB in India with support for Flicker-free technology, LowBlue mode, AMD Freesync and more. Philips 226E9QHAB Philips 22-inch monitor with the model number 226E9QHAB sports an IPS 16:9 panel with a FULL HD 1920 x 1080 resolution and has a W-LED system for the backlight. It is an anti-glare display with a pixel density of 102 PPI, 4ms response time and has a 178-degree viewing angle. The monitor has a narrow border display and has support for AMD FreeSync technology for a smooth quick refresh and ultra-fast response time. It also has a couple of built-in 3W stereo speakers along with connectivity options like VGA (Analog ), HDMI (digital, HDCP), PC audio-in and Headphone out. Philips 246E9QJAB The 24-inch monitor with the model number 246E9QJAB sports a similar IPS 16:9 panel with a FULL HD 1920 x 1080 resolution along with Ultra Wide-Color Technology. Similar to the 22-inch model, this 24-inch monitor has a 178-degree viewing angle, support for AMD FreeSync technology and a couple of built-in 3W stereo speakers. The connectivity options include a Display Port, VGA (Analog ), HDMI (digital, HDCP), PC audio-in and Headphone out port. Philips 276E9QJAB The 27-inch monitor ...

Possi musical toothbrush for kids uses piezoelectric audio technology to deliver music when brushing

Kyocera and Lion as a part of Sony Startup Acceleration Program (SSAP) has developed 'Possi,' next-gen musical toothbrush that is designed to help parents by making tooth brushing enjoyable and fun for children. It uses Kyocera's proprietary ceramic piezoelectric element inside the head of the toothbrush that turns electric signals into vibrations to transmit music directly to the user without the use of external speakers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5HxqFpzVdA Kyocera's small ceramic piezoelectric element and digital-driven amplifier mounted on the body cause the toothbrush head to vibrate, allowing the child to hear and enjoy music only when brush head is in contact with the child's teeth or the inside of the mouth. Parents can play their own music by connecting a smartphone or any other device with a 3.5mm audio jack using the audio cable. It comes in round shape and candy-colored design appeal to children. It uses couple of AA batteries that promises one month of battery life based on 2 minutes of brushing twice a day. The Possi toothbrush is available for order in Japan at 14,800 yen (US$ 137 / Rs. 9,465 approx.) through First Flight, Sony's crowdfunding and e-commerce website. This includes three additional replacement heads for the brush, but shipments will begin only in March 2020. Source

LG W10 and W30 sold out within 12 minutes during first sale on Amazon in India, next sale on July 10

LG launched the new W Series smartphones — W10 and W30 and introduced W30 Pro in India last week. The LG W10 and W30 went on sale on Amazon.in for the first time today. The company has announced that these saw an overwhelming response, and they were sold out within 12 minutes of the sale.  However, the company did not reveal the number of units sold. The second sale for W10 and W30 will happen on 10th July. LG did not reveal the price or the sale date for the W30 Pro yet. WoW! We're are completely SOLD OUT. #LGWSeries will be back with LG W10 and LG W30 Smartphones in next sale on 10th July, at @amazonIN. Stay tuned! #ThreeIsIn pic.twitter.com/l2eX3luvt2 — LG India (@LGIndia) July 3, 2019 These have 6.19-inch and 6.26-inch HD+ FullVision screens with a notch, run Android 9.0 (Pie), are powered by MediaTek Helio P22 SoC with 3GB of RAM, feature rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, pack a 4000mAh battery.  The W30 also have customizable mode of notches that gives users flexible options when it comes to setting up the display to fit their tastes and style. Commenting on this, Advait Vaidya, Business Head- Mobiles, LG India: We at LG are pleasantly surprised by the numbers we saw today. LG’s W30 and ...