Xiaomi opens crowdfunding for Mi Water TDS Tester in India for Rs. 349

After announcement earlier this month, Xiaomi today opened crowdfunding for its Mi Water TDS Tester in India. It has an Anti-rust and Anti-corrosion sensor, LCD screen, features an IPX6-rated waterproof body and can detect TDS of up to 9990 in few seconds with a press of a button. Highlights of Mi Water TDS Tester You can effortlessly test the hardness of your water before using it for consumption, to cook or when taking a shower. Solvents detected through TDS water test include Soluble Salts (Calcium and Mangesium ions), Ionic Organic (Ammonium acetate, sodium etc.) and Heavy Metal Ions (Chromium, Zinc, lead and copper.) IPX6 waterproof design allows you to use it stress free.  Functionally sealed, the buttons prevent water from seeping in and damaging internal components. The precision made sensor is designed to effectively resist rust and corrosion and functions in a temperature range of 0 to 80-degree Celsius Works with LR44 batteries (not included) that can be replaced easily. Energy saving chip will automatically switch off post 2 minutes of inactivity. The Mi Water TDS Tester is available for crowdfunding through mi.com at Rs. 349 (Rs. 499 is the original price) with a funding goal of 5000 units, and will start shipping from 25th August, on successful ...

CLAW ANC7 Active Noise Cancelling Earphones review

Whether you commute to work or travel in public transit, an excellent noise-canceling earphone can brighten your day, make your music and world a little more enjoyable. At present, there are lots of noise-canceling headsets available in the market, but very few available at a budget price. A couple of months back, CLAW launched its ANC7 Active Noise Cancelling Earphones in India with a range of features. Instead of turning up the volume to block the external noise, this CLAW earphone isolates and removes the unwanted sound while preserving the original audio output. As per the company claims, this earphone can reduce environmental sounds by up to 97 percent. Having said that, we had CLAW ANC7 for few days and here’s what we think about it. Design The Claw ANC7 is the latest additions to the Claw family of in-ears. At 22.8grams, the earphones are made of an aluminum alloy which should add a degree of durability. It has a dual in-line remote - one housing the active noise canceling and monitoring mode buttons, and the other with microphone and buttons to control the volume, playback and call functions. The ANC module has a sleek finish with Claw branding. It feels heavy most of the ...

ASUS 6Z update improves Flip Camera rotation stability, Super Night Mode optimization and more

ASUS 6Z has received a new update to v16.1220.1906.167 that improves camera rotation stability, EIS and  Super Night mode optimization, Optimized power consumption, Translation Strings, Call Quality improvements and more. The ASUS 6Z v16.1220.1906.167 update is about 154MB in size and is gradually rolling out to everyone globally, including India. Check out the complete changelog. Improved Call quality – The updated ASUS 6z now offers you an improved calling experience thanks to the optimizations made to the call quality with which you can take calls with pristine clarity any where and anytime. Improved Flip Camera - The Flip Camera mechanism has now been updated and optimized to operate with much better finesse overall across every spectrum of operation. Mobile Manager and Clean-up launcher shortcut - The Mobile Manager and Clean-up system apps are now added to the launcher as shortcuts for much optimised and easier access Optimised EIS for video recording – The ASUS 6z now has better and upgraded EIS capability so that you can now record super-stable videos on the move without any jitter and shakes. Optimized Flip Camera mechanism for Panorama – The ASUS 6z now offers you a seamless and accurate Flip Camera mechanism for the Auto-Panorama mode, with which you can now click amazing panorama shots quite painlessly. Optimized ...

OnePlus partners with Bajaj Electronics to expand offline presence in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

OnePlus started selling its smartphones online and gradually opened OnePlus experience stores over the course of years and started selling its products there too. In similar lines, OnePlus in order to expand its offline presence has announced its partnership with Bajaj Electronics. OnePlus' partnership with Bajaj Electronics in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana will allow users to experience the latest OnePlus products at their nearest Bajaj Electronics Store. OnePlus recently opened their first R&D centre in Hyderabad where the facility will play a critical role in the development of Artificial Intelligence and Machine learning in OnePlus products and will also drive innovations that are centric and relevant to the company’s Indian community. Also, the company says that they will also be opening their flagship building at Hyderabad which will be a 6 storeyed building spread across 16,000 sq feet. Commenting on this, Vikas Agarwal, General Manager, OnePlus India said, The Indian demography is unique and when it comes to buying decisions, most individuals prefer to experience the product first-hand. This partnership is another stone towards building a strong offline presence for OnePlus to bring our products closer to our users. Karan Bajaj, CEO of Bajaj Electronics said  Bajaj Electronics is happy to partner with one of the leading Mobile Brand, “One Plus” ...

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7/7S MIUI Software Update Tracker [Update: MIUI V10.3.6.0]

Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 7 smartphone in India back in February running MIUI 10.2 Global Stable on top of Android 9.0 (Pie) and launched the updated Redmi Note 7S with 48 MP rear camera back in May running MIUI 10.2 Global Stable on top of Android 9.0 (Pie). Xiaomi doesn't follow any fixed update frequency for the MIUI Global Stable ROM but on an average, the Global Stable ROM is updated once in 30-60 days. Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7S share same codename 'lavender' and receive the same MIUI updates, this post will help our readers in keeping track of MIUI updates for both the devices, also check out our Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7S content, Redmi Note 7 Unboxing and First Impressions Redmi Note 7 Benchmarks Redmi Note 7 Camera Samples Redmi Note 7S Camera Samples Redmi Note 7 Stock vs Google Camera Comparison Redmi Note 7 Review: Note-worthy comeback! [gallery size="large" link="file" columns="2" ids="287395,287401"] MIUI Updates rolled out for the smartphone: [July 22, 2019]: Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI 10.3.6.0.PFGINXM with July security patch, the update weighs around 587 MBs in size and brings lock screen clock customization along with several bug fixes to both the smartphones. [May 21, ...

2020 iPhones said to feature up to 120Hz switchable refresh rate display

It is that time of the year when we see leaks and rumors of the upcoming iPhone. But this time around, there are reports on the iPhones that are slated to launch next year. According to new reports, 2020 iPhones could feature a display with the switchable refresh rate. Apple is said to be in talks with LG and Samsung for a display with the switchable 60Hz/120Hz refresh rate for a smoother on-screen experience. Since Apple iPad Pro comes with a 120Hz refresh rate, 2020 iPhones could also feature the same under "ProMotion" branding. However, it is to be seen how Apple implements this on an OLED panel as the iPad Pro featured an LCD panel. Apple says that 'ProMotion' dynamically adjusts the display to the movement of content for smooth, fluid scrolling and greater responsiveness. According to previous reports, Apple is said to be planning to launch iPhones with more-powerful 3D cameras. While the launch is still far away, Apple is expected to launch 2019 iPhones in September and it could feature triple rear cameras housed in a square bump, new antenna technology and more. Source

Samsung Galaxy M30 gets a limited-time price cut in India, available starting at Rs. 13990

Samsung launched the Galaxy M30 smartphone in the M series earlier this year. It was launched in two variants i.e., 4GB RAM with 64GB storage priced at Rs. 14,990 and 6GB RAM with 64GB storage priced at Rs. 17,990. After almost 5 months of launch in India, today, Galaxy M30 has got a Rs. 1000 price cut in India. Samsung Galaxy M30 4GB RAM with 64GB storage is now priced at Rs. 13,990 and the 6GB RAM with 128GB storage is now priced at Rs. 16,990. This is a Rs. 1000 price cut and the discounted price is offered under 'Samsung M-Series Sale'. The smartphone is available at the revised prices on Amazon.in and Samsung India's official website. Apart from this, there is also up to Rs. 1500 instant discount on ICICI Credit Card and Debit Card EMI on Amazon India. Smartphone Launch Price New Price Samsung Galaxy M30 Rs. 14,990(4+64GB) Rs. 13,990 (4+64GB) Rs. 17,990(6+128GB) Rs. 16,990 (6+128GB) To recall, Galaxy M30 has a 6.4-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-U display, and features triple rear cameras that includes a 13-megapixel main camera, 5-megapixel camera for portrait shots and a 5-megapixel 123-degree ultra-wide lens. It is powered by Exynos 7904 14nm SoC, runs  Android 8.1 (Oreo), rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and a 5000mAh battery with support ...

ASUS Zenfone Max M2 gets a price cut in India, now starts at Rs. 7999

ASUS launched the Zenfone Max M2 smartphone alongside Zenfone Max Pro M2 last year in India. The phone comes in two variants i.e., 3GB RAM with 32GB storage priced at Rs. 8499 and 4GB RAM with 64GB storage priced at Rs. 10,499. Today, ASUS has announced a price cut on both the variants of Zenfone Max M2 and the new prices are applicable from today. ASUS Zenfone Max M2 3GB RAM with 32GB storage is now priced at Rs. 7999, against its old price of Rs. 8499 and the 4GB RAM with 64GB storage option is now priced at Rs. 9999, against its old price of Rs. 10,499. The revised prices are applicable from today on Flipkart. Smartphone Old Price New Price ASUS Zenfone Max M2 Rs. 8499(3+32GB) Rs. 7,999 (3+32GB) Rs. 10,499(4+64GB) Rs. 9,499 (4+64GB) To recall, the Zenfone Max M2 packs a 6.26-inch HD+ 19:9 aspect ratio display with a notch, is powered by Snapdragon 632 SoC with up to 4GB of RAM, has a 13-megapixel rear camera along with a secondary 2-megapixel camera and an 8-megapixel camera on the front. It has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and comes with a 4000mAh battery.

ASUS ROG Phone II Hands On and First Impressions

ASUS today introduced the ROG Phone II, the company's second-generation gaming smartphone. We got to check out the phone, here is our hands-on impressions.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oas6q0iGYJk The main highlight of the phone is its 6.59-inch (2340×1080 pixels) Full HD+ AMOLED display with 120Hz/1ms refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, 108% DCI-P3 and 10000:1 contrast ratio. The phone is protected by Gorilla Glass 6. Powered by the latest Snapdragon 855 Plus Mobile Platform with up to 12GB of RAM, 512GB (UFS 3.0) storage, it runs Android 9.0 (Pie) with ROG UI, but you can switch to Android-like UI. It has 3D vapor chamber that efficiently transfer heat away from the SoC and into the body while gaming. [gallery link="file" columns="2" size="medium" ids="287363,287362"] On the top there is a large speaker grill that also houses the earpiece. It has a 24-megapixel camera on the front. On the bottom there is a small bezel and the secondary speaker. [gallery link="file" columns="2" size="medium" ids="287360,287359"] It has dedicated ultrasonic AirTriggers, similar to the predecessor, but this has faster haptic response rate with vibration latency of just 20ms compared to 63ms. You no longer have to raise your fingers before tapping. There is a customized connector on the side with USB 3.1 Gen 2/DP 1.4 and fast charging. It  has the 3.5mm audio ...

FiiO M11 Portable High-Res Music Player launched in India

FiiO has launched the M11 Portable High-Resolution Lossless Music Player in India. This music player is powered by Hexa-core Samsung Exynos 7872 chipset under the hood. It has two AKM AK4493 DACs compared to its AK4490 predecessor, not only has the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) been doubled, but distortion has also been reduced by 1dB for greatly improved sound quality. FiiO M11 key specifications 5.15-inch ( 1440 x 720 pixels) HD+ display Hexa-Core (2.0GHz x 2 Cortex-A73 + 1.6GHz x 4 Cortex-A53) Samsung Exynos 7872 14nm processor with Mali-G71 GPU 3GB RAM, 32GB storage, dual microSD slots Supports up to PCM 384 KHz+ Native DSD256 Supports All to DSD, FiiO is the first to support this feature Two-way Bluetooth 4.2 with LDAC Asynchronous USB DAC supporting up to 384 kHz/32 bit 2.4/5GHz dual-band Wi-Fi Supports FiiO Link, DLNA, AirPlay and USB Audio Simply transfer music directly through Wi-Fi All-New dynamic EQ featuring 8 presets 3800mAh with up to 13 hours of playback time and 50 days deep sleep standby With the support of Bluetooth 4.2, the M11 can transmit the SBC/aptX/aptX HD/LDAC/LHDC Bluetooth format. In addition to it, it has 2.5mm and 4.4mm balanced outputs, as well as retaining the 3.5mm single-ended output. The ...