Google Pixel 4 will feature Soli-powered Face Unlock, ‘Motion Sense’ gestures

After rumors, Google has confirmed that its upcoming Pixel 4 smartphone will feature Face unlock with IR sensors, Motion Sense powered by Project Soli, a radar-based gesture control technology that was developed by Google's Advanced Technology and Projects team (ATAP) back in 2015. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnRbXWojW7c Face unlock Pixel 4 with Soli radar chip proactively turns on the face unlock sensors when you want to unlock the phone. "If the face unlock sensors and algorithms recognize you, the phone will open as you pick it up, all in one motion," said Google.  Face unlock on Pixel 4 will work in almost any orientation—even if you're holding it upside down—and you can use it for secure payments and app authentication too. Soli-powered Gestures Miniature version of Soli, a motion-sensing radar located at the top of Pixel 4 senses small motions around the phone, combining unique software algorithms with the advanced hardware sensor, so it can recognize gestures and detect when you’re nearby. This will allow you to skip songs, snooze alarms, and silence phone calls, just by waving your hand. Motion Sense will be available in select Pixel countries, said Google. Security and privacy Face unlock uses facial recognition technology that is processed on the device, so that image data never ...

Realme announces Project X beta testing for Realme 3 Pro, could be Realme OS

Realme, since its inception, has gained popularity in the country because of VFM offerings in the mid-range smartphone segment. Last month, in an episode of #AskMadhav, company CEO, Madhav Sheth, had confirmed that the company is working on Realme OS, and said that the company will have an official release once it is ready. Today Madhav on his twitter account posted regarding beta testing of a mystery project which could be the Realme OS. Mystery Project Alert !!! Any Guess ? Fans having experience in beta testing of pre-released software and reporting bugs are invited to participate. Limited seats only. PS - open for only #realme3Pro users Know More: https://t.co/lzotsXz5sm — Madhav X (@MadhavSheth1) July 29, 2019 As per the tweet, the company is looking for fans that have experience in beta testing of software and reporting bugs, he also mentions that a limited number of users will be selected for the beta testing but the program is open for Realme 3 Pro users only. Users are expected to sign an NDA (non-disclosure agreement) with the company and are supposed to provide IMEI number of their device, the company has shared a form that users need to fill to apply for the Project X. As of now, ...

Panasonic Lumix G95 4K hybrid mirrorless camera with 20.3MP MOS sensor, 5-axis in-body stabilization launched in India

Panasonic has just launched its new Lumix G95 mirrorless in India, adding it to the G series lineup of mirrorless cameras. Lumix G95 features a rugged body, Lumix G MFT camera lens, flip-out screen, Integrated Wi-Fi, 4K capability and more. Panasonic Lumix G95 is a hybrid mirrorless camera with a rugged body and front frame and sealing are made of magnesium alloy. It features a 20.3- Megapixel Digital Live MOS Sensor, a new image engine capable of acquiring focus in just 0.07 seconds, an electromagnetic shutter unit, and a  built-in microphone port. It supports 49 focus detection areas and speed burst shooting at 9 fps (AFS) / 6 fps (AFC). There is an OLED viewfinder that has 0.74x magnification ratio and 3-inch free-angle touch LCD screen. The stabilization is achieved by 5-Axis Dual Image Stabilization and this is by combining the body and lens stabilization. This camera is capable of recording unlimited 4K 30fps videos and comes with 8-bit video output both internally and externally. It can also record videos at 60fps, 90fps and 120 fps. It can also capture 4K photo from a video sequence shot at 30fps and saves it as an 8-megapixel-equivalent high-resolution image. Other features include 4K photo auto marking, sequence composition, post focus/focus stacking, new monochrome options, ...

Portronics Freedom 4 smart wireless mobile charger with Alarm clock and LED lamp launched

Portronics, the company known for its wide range of accessories like power banks, Bluetooth speakers, etc has today launched its new smart wireless charger, Freedom 4. Freedom 4 desktop wireless charger features a digital clock, LED lamp, smart safety features and more. Portronics Freedom 4 is made from ABS plastic material and features an anti-skid design. This desktop charger supports both wired and wireless charging with a USB Type-C input (5V/2A, 9V/1.67A) and gives an output of 10W/7.5W/5W for wireless charging. For wireless charging, there is a Qi Charging pad with a charging indicator and has a maximum distance of wireless charging of up to 8mm and charging efficiency of 73%. Apart from the charging feature, Freedom 4 also features a digital alarm clock and a LED lamp. Users can set alarm and switch between 12/24Hrs clock through a Multi-Function Button “MFB” and also set the display to adjust automatically during day and night. The LED lamp emits soft light and can be controlled by a dedicated button. It also comes with smart safety features like overcurrent protection, overvoltage protection, short circuit protection, and overtemperature protection. The Portronics Freedom 4 comes in Black and White colors, is priced at an MRP of Rs. 2,999, but ...

All 2020 iPhone models to come with 5G support: Report

There were multiple reports of details about on the iPhones launching in 2020 such as 120Hz switchable refresh rate display, OLED display panel and more. In similar lines, according to a new report, all iPhone models launching in 2020 will come with support for 5G to better compete with Android smartphones that will support 5G. According to a note from Apple analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo, all three new 2020 iPhone models will support 5G, and he states reasons for it. Firstly, he says that the company has more resource for developing 5G post acquiring Intel's 5G modem business. Secondly, he says that boosting 5G developments could benefit Apple's AR ecosystem. In 5G networks, mmWave technology delivers faster speeds compared to sub-6GHz and is deployed in denser urban areas and the sub-6GHz is deployed in rural and suburban areas. 2020 iPhone models are said to support both mmWave and Sub-6GHz spectrum to meet the requirements of the US market. But it is still not clear if Apple could launch a 5G powered iPhone that supports sub-6GHz alone as it could also lower the price. Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple analyst said: We now believe that all three new 2H20 iPhone models will support 5G for the following reasons. (1) Apple has more resource ...

Realme freedom sale from August 1 to 3: Rs. 1000 off on realme 3 pro; realme 3 Diamond Red Edition available from Aug 1

In addition to announcement of offline sales for realme X, Realme has announced  'realme freedom sale' to celebrate 9 million users. The sale from 1st to 3rd August 2019 will offer Rs.1000 off on realme 3 pro, which will be available starting at Rs. 12,999 for the 4GB+ 64GB version, Rs. 500 off on realme 2 pro 4GB+ 64GB, which will be available at Rs.10,490, realme C2 will also be on sale. There is also Complete Mobile Protection (CMP) plans at disounted rates for select phones. In addition to Dynamic Black, Classic Black and Radiant Blue, New realme 3 colour Diamond Red Edition will also be available on realme.com, Flipkart and offline stores from 1 August onwards priced at Rs. 8999 for 3GB+ 32GB, Rs. 9999 for 3GB +64GB and Rs. 10999 for 4GB+64GB. Product Name Timeline New Price Offers realme 3 Pro 1 to 3 August 2019 INR 12,999 (4GB+ 64GB) INR 14,999 (6GB +64GB) INR 15,999 (6GB+ 128 GB) CMP @399 on 6GB variant, NCE  and INR 1,000 off on all variants realme 2 Pro 1 to 3 August 2019 INR 10,490 (4GB+ 64GB) CMP @ 299 & INR 500 off realme C2 1 to 3 August 2019 INR 5,999 (2GB+ 16GB) INR 6,999 (2GB +32GB) INR 7,999 (3GB+32GB) CMP @199 on 2GB+ 16GB and 2GB +32GB and CMP @299 on 3GB+32GB realme C1 1 to 3 ...

Nokia 9.1 PureView with 5G support, improved low-light and video performance said to launch in Q4 2019

HMD Global launched the Nokia 9 PureView with five rear cameras at MWC this year and recently launched the smartphone in India too. Previous reports suggested that the successor to the Nokia 9 PureView i.e., Nokia 9.1 PureView could launch in Q3 this year. But according to new reports, the smartphone is said to launch in Q4 this year with new features and improvements. According to a new report, HMD Global is said to be testing the smartphone and resolving the bugs to make sure no issues occur once the smartphone goes official. Nokia 9 PureView had some issues when it launched and it is said that the company doesn't want this to be repeated and hence are not hurrying the launch of Nokia 9.1 PureView. Furthermore, the Nokia 9.1 PureView is said to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC, come with support for 5G and feature improved camera performance. The company is said to be working on optimizing the camera, and we can expect even better camera performance with a special focus on video and low-light performance. The speed of the camera is also said to be improved with a combination of better processor and software algorithm. Regarding the design of Nokia 9.1 PureView, ...

Realme X offline sales begin August 3 across India, Spider-Man Limited Edition available offline from July 30

realme launched therealme X smartphone in India couple of weeks back starting at Rs. 16999. It went on sale starting from July 24th from Flipkart and Realme.com. At that time the company said that it will be available offline soon. Today it has announced that the realme X will be at all realme offline stores pan India from August 3rd, 2019. The realme X Spider-Man Edition with 8GB RAM with 128GB storage that was introduced earlier this month will be available through offline stores in limited units from tomorrow, July 30th for Rs. 20,999. The realme X master edition in Onion and Garlic versions with 8GB RAM with 128GB storage price at Rs. 19,999 will go on sale for the first time on August 3 offline, and will be available from Flipkart and realme.com from August 9th. Commenting on the same, Madhav Sheth, Chief Executive Officer — realme India, said: realme X Spider-Man Edition is designed to cater to the specific needs of India’s young and vibrant consumers and invites them to ‘Dare to Leap’. Having registered a strong demand for the limited-edition smartphone during our recent online sale, launching it in offline stores was the next logical step for us at realme. We have handpicked our offline partners with great care ...

Interview with Prasanna Gokhale, CTO, ACT Fibernet

We interviewed Prasanna Gokhale who is the Chief Technology Officer at ACT Fibernet. The company previous known as ACT Broadband has been offering high speed internet services in India for quite some time and it has been offering speeds which other players rarely offer. In this interview, we discuss High-Speed broadband, Gigabit internet, ACT Fibernet's expansion plans, streaming devices and more. On with the interview :- FoneArena: Hello Prasanna, Welcome to the FoneArena Interview. Please introduce yourself and the work you have been doing at ACT Fibernet for the past 5 years. Prasanna: Thank you, Varun. To introduce myself, I am Prasanna Gokhale, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at ACT Fibernet. I am responsible for network planning, implementation, maintenance for the Internet and Video business across all locations. I have been a techie in the last 5 years and prior to that, I was an entrepreneur in my own company for 5 years. FoneArena: High-speed Broadband has been expensive and a hard to get commodity in India, even in metros. It has changed a lot in recent times I still remember when I traveled to Hyderabad and Bangalore in 2011-2012, the broadband speeds offered under the ‘Beam’ (now changed to ACT Fibernet) branding was great over ...

Jio Saarthi Digital Assistant in MyJio app helps you with online recharge

Reliance Jio has launched Jio Saarthi voice-based assistant within the MyJio app that helps users recharge their numbers easily without any issues with step-by-step procedures. It also promotes adoption of digital recharges among users who have so far been unsure about the digital recharge process. The assistant talks to you about the step-by-step process to recharge your number and to help you locate payment details for UPI and card, like how to find your card number and where you need to enter it in order to complete the payment. It is currently available in Hindi and English, and will expand to 12 regional languages in the future. Jio Saarthi automatically pops up inside the MyJio app for the Jio users who have not performed an online recharge till now, for others it will be available inside the Recharge option. Jio Saarthi integration with the MyJio app is already rolling out to MyJio app on Android and iOS.