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Wednesday, 14 August 2019

Amazfit GTR with 1.39-inch AMOLED display, up to 24 days battery life launching in India soon on Flipkart

After the launch of Amazfit Verge Lite in India earlier this month, Huami Corporation is all set to launch the Amazfit GTR smartwatch in India soon on Flipkart. It will launch the 47mm version with Stainless Steel and Aluminium casing with a leather strap and Titanium version with a fluororubber strap. It has a 1.39-inch AMOLED display with 326PPI pixel density, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection and 5 ATM water resistance.   The Amazfit GTR has support for 12 sports modes, such as walking, running or swimming, to climbing and skiing, GPS+GLONASS, BioTracker PPG for 24-hour uninterrupted accurate heart rate monitoring, sedentary reminder,  all-day health monitoring, sleep analysis and more. It is optimized for standby, bright-screen and sport modes, optimizing the power consumption of the watch, offering up to 24 days of battery life with normal use. Amazfit GTR specifications 1.39-inch (454 x 454 pixels) AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection, AF Coating Supports Android 5.0 and above, iO S10.0 and above BioTracker PPG Bio-Tracking Optical Sensor,6-Axis Accelerometer , 3 Axial Geomagnetic Sensor, Air Pressure Sensor, Capacitive Sensor, Ambient Light Brightness Sensor Bluetooth 5.0 LE, GPS + GLONASS Dimensions: 47.2 x 47.2 x 10.75 mm; Weight: 36g (aluminum alloy), 48g (stainless steel), 40g (titanium metal) Water-resistant and dust-resistant ...

PUBG Mobile 0.14.0 update with Infection mode, New Character System and more released

Tencent games has released new PUBG Mobile update which brings the version number to 0.14.0. This brings new Infection mode where players are divided into Zombies and Defenders at the beginning of the match, New character system to unlock more appearances and skills, Pirate main menu theme, and the million-dollar Global Treasure Hunt, and more. The PUBG Mobile 0.14.0 update is about 750MB and has started rolling out to iOS  and Android from today. When you update the game before August 23 , you get Parachute Trail and 2,000 BP. What’s New: New Infection mode and map. Play as Zombies! New character system - unlock more appearances and skills! Pirate main menu theme, and the million-dollar Global Treasure Hunt! Royale Pass Season 8 with popular items restocked! Important Updates Infection mode a) Asymmetric PVP mode where players are divided into Zombies and Defenders at the beginning of the match. b) Defenders have firearms, but Zombies can only use melee attacks and abilities with cooldowns. Zombies can revive after being killed, while Defenders will turn into Zombies. c) If all Defenders are infected, Zombies win; and Defenders win if at least 1 survived within the given time. d) Players can customize Zombie form controls and quick chat. e) Infection can be played in room mode. 2.New Character System: a) Victor, the ...

HTC Wildfire X with 6.22-inch Waterdrop display, triple rear cameras launched in India starting at Rs. 9999

HTC just launched Wildfire X, the company's latest smartphone in the Wildfire series in India. It has a 6.22-inch HD+ waterdrop notch display with 88.8% screen-to-body ratio, is powered by MediaTek Helio P22 SoC with up to 4GB RAM, runs Android Pie, has a 12-megapixel rear camera along with a secondary 8-megapixel camera for loss-less 2x optical zoom and 8x Hybrid Zoom and a 5-megapixel depth sensing camera for portrait shots. It also has an 8-megapixel camera on the front. The phone has a 7.95mm slim body with 3D OPVD mirror finish that reflects light making the hyper optical patterns glitter, has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and packs a  3300mAh battery with 10W charging via USB Type-C.  It has 'Mybuddy' security feature that allows users to share their real-time location, record and transmit sound/video of the surrounding in real-time. It can also help users trigger a loud alarm. HTC Wildfire X specifications 6.22-inch (1520 × 720 pixels) 19:9 display 2GHz Octa Core MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) 12nm processor with 650MHz IMG PowerVR GE8320 GPU 3GB RAM with 32GB storage / 4GB RAM with 128GB storage, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD Android 9.0 (Pie) Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano / microSD) 12MP rear camera with 1.25um ...

Samsung Galaxy Note10 India launch event set for August 20

Update: Samsung has confirmed that the launch event will happen at Samsung Opera House, Bengaluru on August 20th. The company already started taking pre-orders for the Galaxy Note10 and Galaxy Note10+  from Samsung Online Shop, Flipkart, Amazon.in,Paytm and Tata CLiQ starting August 8th starting at Rs. 69,999 and Rs. 79,999 respectively. Earlier: Samsung is set to introduce the Galaxy Note10 smartphone tomorrow, and the smartphone was also teased on Flipkart and Amazon.in last month. Now, according to reports, Samsung is set to launch the Galaxy Note 10 smartphone in India on August 20th, 2019. Samsung is said to launch the Galaxy Note 10 and also the Galaxy Note 10+ smartphone in India on August 20th, 2019. The global sales are said to begin on August 23rd, 2019 and with this, as usual, the company continues to launch smartphones in India along with its international launch. To recall, The Galaxy Note10 is said to come in 3 versions with Quad HD+ screen with minimal bezels — Galaxy Note10 with a 6.3-inch screen, Galaxy Note10+ with a 6.8-inch screen, and the Galaxy Note10 5G for select markets. It will likely be powered by Samsung Exynos 9 Series 9825 8nm SoC or Snapdragon 855 depending on the markets and feature quad rear cameras. It is said to feature ...

Tuesday, 13 August 2019

Snap introduces Spectacles 3 with updated design, dual HD cameras for augmented reality experience

About four months after introducing the Spectacles 2, Snap Inc. has introduced new Spectacles 3 with a new design, strong, lightweight steel frame, adjustable tips and two HD cameras on either side of the frame to capture depth and dimension, and power new augmented reality creative tools to enhance your Snaps. Unlike the Spectacles 2, the Spectacles 3 is not water-resistant. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNPVt32YErM You capture photos and videos by tapping a button on top of the glasses. Snaps you capture will transfer to Snapchat faster with the WiFi-only import mode in HD, but it still doesn't transfer automatically to your Snapchat account. Photos are stored at a resolution of 1,642 by 1,642 pixels and video resolution is 1,216 x 1,216 pixels. It has storage for 100 videos or 1200 photos, home WiFi syncing, lets you capture up to 70 videos and more than 200 photos on a single charge and lets you recharge full in 75 minutes with the included charging case, which can be recharged using USB Type-C in. Snap is offering a new way to view snaps taken through Spectacles: an included 3D viewer resembling Google Cardboard. Just open Snapchat on your phone, snap it into the viewer to get an immersive experience of photos and videos. The Spectacles 3 will be available in ...

LG and LUMI partner to develop innovations using AI and advanced sensors for smart home ecosystem

LG Electronics (LG) and LUMI United Technology, an Internet of Things (IoT) and smart home solution provider, have signed a partnership to develop innovations using AI and advanced sensors that can detect changes in indoor environments such as humidity level, temperature and movement of doors. LG products embedded with LUMI’s advanced Aqara sensor technology will save energy and increase convenience as well as enhance safety and comfort in the home. Aqara sensor in the home set to the preferred temperature will enable an LG air conditioner to operate automatically. With a connected Aqara sensor attached to a window, the user will receive a notification when the window is opened while the LG appliance is in operation. LG dehumidifier employing LUMI technology will be shown maintaining clothes in optimal condition by automatically regulating the humidity level. LG’s WK7 intelligent speaker connected to an Aqara LED Light Bulb that changes the lighting in the room when it hears the words 'Cinema Mode'. Real-life demonstrations of the LG and LUMI partnership will be on display at IFA 2019 in Berlin from September 6-11 in Hall 18 of Messe Berlin. Commenting on the new partnership, Ryu Hye-jung, executive director of LG Home Appliance & Air Solution Company’s ...

OnePlus TV name and logo confirmed for the company’s Smart TV

Back in September last year OnePlus confirmed that the company is working on its first Smart TV with a premium design.  Today it has revealed the name and logo of the company’s first smart display/TV device. "The ‘OnePlus TV’ is representative of the company’s values, vision and proud focus on delivering user-centric breakthrough innovation," said the company. OnePlus said that the TV will feature smart capabilities coupled with the company’s ‘burden-less’ design philosophy to offer users a smooth and connected experience. OnePlus said that it is committed to the vision of a connected home environment. The company will continue to evolve the OnePlus TV, as well as the brand’s other mobile devices, to develop innovations that make sense for its users to always create the best experience possible. The company did not reveal the launch date of the TV, but a recent certification revealed that it is working on 43-inch, 55-inch, 65-inch, and 75-inch 4K LED TV models, so we can expect it soon. Regarding the logo, OnePlus said: With the logo design, we've followed the similar concept – as you can tell from the poster below to help us illustrate how we created it. The gap between the "+" and the logo edge is twice as ...

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7/7S MIUI Software Update Tracker [Update: MIUI V10.3.7.0 with August Security Patch]

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! MIUI Updates rolled out for the smartphone: [gallery columns="2" size="large" link="file" ids="289007,289006"] [Aug 13, 2019]: Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI 10.3.7.0.PFGINXM with August security patch, the update weighs around 381 MBs in size and brings the option to lock google contacts along with bug fixes. [Download Link] [July 22, 2019]: ...

DJI Osmo Mobile 3 handheld foldable smartphone camera stabilizer announced

DJI, the brand known for its wide range of camera stabilizers and drones has today launched its new Osmo Mobile 3(OF100) handheld smartphone camera stabilizer, the successor to DJI Osmo Mobile 2 that was launched last year. Osmo Mobile 3 features a foldable design, 3-axis gimbal technology, gesture control and more. The 3 axis gimbal on the DJI Osmo Mobile 3 reduces shaky footage, reacts to users movement in real-time and delivers a super-smooth, stabilized image. It features a foldable design, 15-degree grip angle that helps in holding it for long periods of time and the buttons on the handle allows users to control the gimbal’s movement. The Quick Roll rotates the orientation from portrait to landscape by pressing the Mode (M) button twice without the need to remove the mobile device. The company has made changes to the connectivity part and now with the redesigned form, users can easily connect the device to charge or use external mics as now there is no obstruction to the charging and audio ports. The Osmo Mobile 3 allows users to shoot from any angle with the M button and trigger and also supports Dolly Zoom with customizable zoom slider. DJI Mimo app offers fun and creative preprogrammed modes. Other features include dedicated Story ...

Twitter is testing ability to get notifications for tweet replies on iOS and Android

Twitter has announced that the company is testing the ability to get notifications for tweet replies on iOS and Android and this joins Twitter's testing of 'subscribe to conversation', 'new conversation' features and more to make it more conversational. The new feature will allow users to get notifications when there’s a new reply to a Tweet they are interested in. Users can subscribe to tweet replies in order to see how a conversation progresses and they can enable this feature by clicking on the bell icon present on the top right corner of a tweet. You probably have notifications on for your must-follows. Now you can get notifications when there’s a new reply to a Tweet you’re interested in! We’re testing this on iOS and Android now. pic.twitter.com/MabdFoItxc — Twitter (@Twitter) August 8, 2019 Twitter provides users with three options where in the first option, users can get notifications for the top replies of the tweet they follow, the second option allows users to get every new reply and third is to turn off notifications for tweet replies. The top replies will include those from the author, anyone they mentioned and people you follow. This feature is similar to labels like "Original Tweeter" or "Author" that Twitter has ...