TCL P8S, P8E, P8 Series 4K AI TVs launched in India starting at Rs. 27990

TCL, the brand known for its wide range of televisions has today launched its new P8S, P8E and P8 Series of 4K televisions in India. TCL P8S Series consists of 65-inch and 55-inch variants, P8E series has 55-inch, 50-inch, and 43-inch variants and P8 Series consists of 43-inch, 50-inch, and 55-inch models. TCL P8S Series The P8S Series which consist of 65-inch and 55-inch models flaunt 4K Ultra HD display with a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels, supports HDR10 with TCL Wide Colour Gamut technology. It features narrow bezels, metallic frame and has micro dimming feature. It is powered by a Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A55 processor clocked at 1.1 GHz with Mali 470 GPU and 2GB DDR3 RAM with 16GB internal storage. It runs on Android 9 Pie with Android TV UI, has support for Play Store, built-in Chromecast and supports most streaming applications. The connectivity options include Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Bluetooth, 3 HDMI ports, Cable port, 2 USB 2.0 ports, A/V IN and headphone jack. The speaker unit is a 2X10W setup with support for Dolby Audio 5.1. TCL P8E Series The P8E Elite Series consists of 43-inch, 50-inch, 55-inch and 65-inch models. All the models flaunt a 4K Ultra HD display with a resolution ...

WhatsApp will allow users to use same account on multiple devices soon

WhatsApp has been introducing new features recently like Business Manager Catalog, Settings UI refresh, Face ID/Touch ID biometric authentication, privacy measures, etc. In similar lines, new reports suggest that WhatsApp will soon allow users to access its popular messaging app on multiple devices, at the same time. According to a report from WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is said to be working on allowing users to access their same WhatsApp account on multiple devices simultaneously. With this new feature, users will be able to use their same account on iOS and Android without having the need to uninstall the app in one operating system. Users can also login to their account on multiple devices, at the same time. The report also suggests that users will be able to use WhatsApp on their computer without the necessity for an internet connection on their smartphone using the Universal Windows Platform (UWP) app which is said to be in development. In other news, WhatsApp is said to be working on getting a verification code-in app to use WhatsApp on the second device, Quick Edit Media shortcut, etc. The new feature is said to be in under development and there is no information on when WhatsApp will launch this feature officially. Source 1, ...

Worldwide tablet shipments decline 5% YoY in Q2 2019; Apple, Samsung continue to lead: IDC

Recently, International Data Corporation(IDC) published a report on the worldwide smartphone shipments during Q2 2019. Similarly, now IDC has published a report on the global tablet shipments and shows a decline of 5.0% year over year during the second quarter of 2019. According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation, the global tablet shipments fell to 32.2 million units. Apple managed to increase its share compared to Q2 2018 and gain 6.1% YoY and the reports show that iPad Air in Q2 2018 helped Apple to double its detachable tablet shipments. Samsung continues to remain in the second position with 4.9 million units in Q2 2019 and has declined 3.1% YoY, compared to 5 million units in Q2 2018. HUAWEI is in the third position with 3.3 million shipments and has also declined 6.5% YoY, compared to 3.5 million shipments in Q2 2018. It is followed by Amazon with 2.4 million shipments and Lenovo with 1.9 million shipments in Q2 2019. Source

OPPO shows off Game Color Plus and Dual Wi-Fi ColorOS features

OPPO at the Chinajoy 2019 announced new Game Color Plus and Dual Wi-Fi features for ColorOS and also demoed them on OPPO's Reno phones at the event. These are focused on improving the gaming experience on smartphones. The Game Color Plus technology users augmented imaging technology developed in partnership with Qualcomm. The will let users enjoy high-quality game scenes optimized for OPPO's smartphone displays with low power consumption. This uses Adaptive Image Enhancement (AIE), Compressed noise reduction (CNR), Edge pseudo pixel removal (EAR) and Quantization Brand Removal (QBR) to offer better output. The Dual Wi-Fi technology will allow devices to connect to two different wireless networks simultaneously, while enabling them to send and receive data independently. This will not only double the network speed, but also seamlessly switches between the two connections to offer the best experience for online gaming and streaming videos. The company says that the game speed can be increased by 322%, and video streaming speed has been increased by 296% on a 20Mbps connection. We can expect these features in ColorOS updates in the future. Source

Next-gen Fitbit Versa smartwatch could feature OLED display and Alexa support

Sometime back, Fitbit hinted the launch of an innovative smartwatch, especially after Versa Lite. According to the latest report, the images of the purported next-gen Versa-series smartwatch have surfaced online with the support for voice assistant. If the rumours turn out to be accurate, the upcoming Fitbit smartwatch will have Amazon Alexa support, where the user could communicate with the watch just like Apple. According to the image surfaced, the future watch is expected to sport an OLED screen with an uninterrupted curved glass surface. Other than that, we can see a single button just like Versa Lite. Additionally, this smartwatch is expected to carry a heart rate monitor, swim-ready water resistance, and the Fitbit Pay support from higher-end Versa models. There is no clear information about the launch and availability of the watch right now. As per the recent suggestion, the upgraded watch will be available in a month or two. Source

Samsung Exynos 9630 SoC said to be in the works, could power Galaxy A (2020) series

Right now, the South Korean giant Samsung is working on various projects ahead of its most awaited smartphone — Galaxy Note 10. One of them is the new chipset for its mid-range smartphone lineup. According to a new report, the company is working on Exynos 9630, a successor to the Exynos 9610 10nm SoC that was introduced last year. If the report turns out to be accurate, this upcoming chipset will be powering the Galaxy A series (2020) smartphones. The company recently filed trademarks for nine 'A series' phone — A11, A21, A31, A41, A51, A61, A71, A81 and A91 at EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office). At present, the information regarding the performance upgrades is a bit foggy, but there are chances that it could be manufactured on a smaller process, resulting in higher efficiency. Since the Exynos 9610 has been manufactured on the 10nm process, there are bright chances that Exynos 9630 might take advantage of the 8nm node. It could also pack an improved GPU compared to the ARM Mali-G72 MP3 GPU on the Exynos 9610 and a better ISP. We can expect more details in the coming weeks. Source

ACT Stream TV 4K Android TV box now available for ACT Fibernet customers in four cities

ACT Fibernet launched its ACT Stream TV 4K Android Streaming device back in April, and said that it will launch commercially after May. Today the company has started offering the device across four cities, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Delhi and Chennai for the ACT Fibernet users with plans over Rs. 999 for Delhi and Hyderbad, over Rs. 1099 for Chennai and plans over Rs. 1159 for Bengaluru. You can book it from actcorp.in website by entering your registered mobile number or user ID and pay Rs 1,500 as deposit charges, which will be refunded only when the customer returns the box within six months with all the accessories, otherwise you will get only Rs 250. To remind you, ACT Stream TV 4K lets you access popular applications like Netflix, Hotstar, Sony Liv, Hooq, Zee5, YouTube, Sun NxT, and applications can also be downloaded from the Google Play Store. Apart from this, users will also be able to watch over 1000 free to air channels. It is powered by Android 9 Pie, has support for dual-band Wi-Fi, comes with 2 USB ports, 1 Ethernet port, 1 HDMI port, 1 AV output, 1 SD card slot and comes with a remote with support for voice search. ACT Fibernet broadband customers get one month of free ZEE5 Premium subscription ...

Amazfit BIP Lite Review

Few weeks back Amazfit launched the lighter version of it BIP smartwatch in India cutting out few features. This product from Huami (Xiaomi funded) is the company’s cheapest smartwatch under Amazfit range of smartwatches. We got hold of the device for some time, and this is what we think about it. Design and Display When it comes to the design, it looks stunningly similar to its bigger brother Amazfit BIP. It sports a 1.28-inch always-on reflective color LED display that has a pixel resolution of 176 x 176 pixels. The display has five brightness levels, and we found out that 40-60% of brightness is suitable enough for both indoor and outdoor. The 20mm standard watch band is made of soft material and can be changed if required. The bundled watch strap is very comfortable. The BIP Lite can be used for sleep tracking as well. On the back, we have the charging pins and heart rate sensor that glows in green while measuring heart rate. The touchscreen display supports various gestures including swipe up, swipe down, swipe left and swipe right, which is intuitive and very easy to get used to. The hardware button on the right side can be pressed to unlock the ...

Realme to introduce world’s first 64MP Quad Camera technology on a smartphone in India on August 8

Back in June, Realme CEO Madhav Sheth has confirmed that the company will be introducing world’s first smartphone camera with 64MP GW1 largest 1/1.72″ sensor and 1.6µm pixel. In addition, he also said that the phone will be launched in India first. Today the company has confirmed a separate 'Camera Innovation Event' in Delhi on August 8th to reveal world's first 64MP Quad Camera on a smartphone. Get ready to witness some of the world's first in smartphone camera technology at the #realme camera innovation event. Stay Tuned as we #LeapToQuadCamera and reveal the world's first 64MP Quad Camera technology on a smartphone. pic.twitter.com/iN6xde6Y7l — realme (@realmemobiles) August 2, 2019 The 64MP sensor uses Pixel-merging Tetracell technology and the remosaic algorithm offers 16MP images in low-light environments where four pixels are merged to work as one to increase light sensitivity and highly-detailed 64Mp shots in brighter settings. It also supports real-time high dynamic range (HDR) of up to 100-decibels (dB) that provides richer hues. Realme CEO already shared several images captured using the 64MP camera phone. He also compared the image from the 64MP Realme phone prototype with a 48MP camera phone from another brand, which should be the Redmi K20 or the K20 Pro. ...

Intel 10th Gen 10nm ‘Ice Lake’ processor for laptops and 2-in-1s announced

Intel launched its 9th Gen Core desktop CPUs last year and earlier this year, the company launched 9th Gen Mobile H-Series processor. Today, the company is officially introducing the 10th Gen Intel Core processor, code-named Ice Lake. Intel has launched 11 new 10th Gen Core processors(U-Series and Y-Series) designed for slim laptops, 2-in-1s, and other mobile form factors. Intel says that apart from the performance and responsiveness gains, AI, graphics, connectivity, and I/O are optimized on the SoC. These new processors feature a new Intel Iris Plus graphics and bring high-performance AI to the PC, according to the company. Intel U-Series and Y-Series processor have 4 cores(8 logical cores) and are built on the 10nm architecture, features Gen 11 Intel Graphics Engine, supports 32 GB of LP4/x-3733 or up to 64GB of DDR4-3200, supports Intel Optane memory SSDs/Memory, PCIe 3.0, SATA, SD 3.0 and eMMC 5.1 storage. Both have 16 lane PCIe 3.0 lanes, feature Integrated Wi-Fi 6(Gig+) and Thunderbolt 3. There is an embedded display port, Integrated USB Type-C, USB 3(10 Gbps/5Gbps) and USB 2.0. These GPUs from Intel are the first to support VESA’s Adaptive Sync display standard for a smoother gaming experience. Intel U-Series processors Intel Core i7-1068G7 Intel Core i7-1065G7 Intel Core i5-1035G7 ...