OnePlus, Qualcomm and Ericsson showcase 5G Cloud Gaming at IMC 2019

OnePlus, in partnership with Qualcomm Technologies Inc. and Ericsson is set to showcase the power of the upcoming 5G technology at India Mobile Congress (IMC), 2019. It will offer users real time experiences at the event, through its latest OnePlus 7 Pro 5G smartphones displayed at Qualcomm Technologies’ booth till Wednesday, 16 October 2019. The OnePlus 7 Pro 5G, powered by the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus Mobile Platform, contains many technologies such as Qualcomm Snapdragon X50 5G Modem-RF System, Qualcomm Snapdragon Elite Gaming and the on-device Qualcomm AI Engine. The phone will leverage Ericsson’s 5G infrastructure network to present the capabilities of real-time 5G technology  through cloud gaming features. OnePlus has also partnered with Hatch, a cloud gaming service provider to showcase the power of 5G technology using Hatch's smartphone-based games streaming platform. Through a live demo at the booth, users can stream graphic intensive games over Ericsson's 5G network  onto their Snapdragon-powered OnePlus 7 Pro 5G smartphones through Hathc's cloud gaming app. Since these games are streamed directly over the network from a server, there is no local download of the game files required. Commenting on Oneplus entering the 5G tech space, Vikas Agarwal, General Manager, OnePlus India said: Being a global ...

Infinix S5 with 6.6-inch 20:9 display, 4GB RAM, quad rear cameras, 32MP in-display front camera launched in India for Rs. 8999

Infinix has launched S5, the company's latest smartphone in the S series in India. It has a 6.6-inch HD+ display with a 32-megapixel in-screen camera, 90.5% screen-to-body ratio, is powered by Octa-Core MediaTek Helio P22 12nm SoC with 4GB of RAM, runs Android 9.0 (Pie) with XOS 5.5, has a 16-megapixel rear camera with quad LED flash, along with a 5-megapixel 114-degree ultra-wide sensor, 2-megapixel sensor for portrait shots and a low-light camera. The phone has a fingerprint sensor on the back, features a 3D Crystal Feather Glass Design on the back, comes with dedicated dual SIM and microSD card lots and packs a 4000mAh battery. Infinix S5 specifications 6.6-inch (1600×720 pixels) 20:9 aspect ratio HD+ display with 480 nits brightness 2GHz Octa-Core MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) 12nm processor with 650MHz IMG PowerVR GE8320 GPU 4GB LPDDR4 RAM, 64GB storage, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD Dual SIM (nano + nano + microSD) Android 9.0 (Pie) with XOS 5.5 16MP rear camera with f/1.8 aperture, Quad LED flash, 5MP 114° ultra-wide sensor with 2.5cm macro option, 2MP Depth Sensor, VGA Low light Sensor 32MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture Fingerprint sensor Dimensions: 164 x 76 x 7.9mm ; Weight: 179g Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS ...

Jio and Samsung demo virtual classroom, massive full HD content streaming and more 5G use cases at IMC 2019

At the ongoing Indian Mobile Congress (IMC) 2019, Reliance Jio and Samsung are showcasing several use cases of 5G as well as advanced 4G LTE and 5G technology used in combination as a dual-connected mode network. These demonstrations are designed to show use cases that can benefit customers and enterprises. To showcase 5G  for India, Samsung and Jio have deployed multiple technology solutions such as Samsung Networks’ 5G product portfolio, including its 3.5GHz solution for 5G Massive MIMO Unit (MMU), its 28GHz Access Unit (AU) and 5G mobile devices. The demonstrations include: Virtual Classroom allows attendees to watch 360-degree virtual lecture taken from a classroom in Jio’s Reliance Corporate Park (RCP) in Mumbai. Massive Full High-Definition (HD) Content Streaming shows FHD video streaming on multiple smartphones (Galaxy S10 5G) simultaneously and 4K video streaming using multiple 5G tablets which is meant to the show massive entertainment capabilities of 5G. With regards to LTE technologies, Jio and Samsung are demonstrating a live “public safety network over LTE” (PS-LTE) featuring Mission-Critical-Push-To-X (MCPTX) communication. Code named “OneNet”, the technology is potentially designed to be India’s Emergency Communication Network. This technology utilizes the real-time streaming of videos and high-definition images capabilities of LTE to enable first ...

LG G8 ThinQ and V50 ThinQ Android 10 update to roll out starting from this month

LG started beta testing for G8 ThinQ in Korea back in May. Today the company has confirmed that it will roll out stable Android 10 update for the phone this month starting from Korea. It also added that the V50 ThinQ will get the update in November. Android 10 update will add new features such as Full  Gesture Navigation that allows you to move from home and switch apps using gestures, Dark Mode, and allows  you to set permissions for individual apps. LG said that is also working on the new UX features that includes improved user interface with a cleaner design, refreshed icons and tabs such as Dial, Call logs, and Contacts moving to the bottom of the display so that users can get even more done with only one hand,  Responsive menus for customizing the display according to the user's interaction and pop-up window on a small screen. LG said that the new UI  is already available in V50S ThinQ, which was released in Korea last week, and plans to roll it to existing products starting with the LG G8 ThinQ and LG V50 ThinQ. Customers in Korea who want to experience the latest UI and Android 10 for LG smartphones can ...

Nubia Z20 with 6.42-inch FHD+ and 5.1-inch dual AMOLED screens, Snapdragon 855 Plus global roll out begins [Update: Price]

Update: nubia has started rolling out the phone globally priced at $549 (Rs. 39,125 approx.) / €549 / £499 for the 8GB RAM with 128GB storage version on nubia.com in Twilight Blue and Diamond Black versions. It is available in USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, Taiwan and Macao. ZTE's nubia brand introduced the Nubia Z20, the company’s flagship smartphone in China back in August. Now it has announced that it will roll out outside China in USA, Canada,EU and UK from October 14th at nubia.com. Pricing will be announced on the same date. It has also announced ;Unbox the Future' campaign at nubia.com that would let users in these countries win the Z20. In addition to the nubia Z20 smartphone, participants have the chance to win gift cards from Amazon and Google Play, and other exciting prizes. It has a 6.42-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with minimal bezels and no notch since it doesn’t have a front camera, and a secondary 5.1-inch HD+ AMOLED screen that blends into the glass body. There is DC dimming, and the new AOD 2.0, supports information display with customizable text, graphics, GIF, video and more on both the screens. It has a 48-megapixel rear camera ...

OnePlus 7T Review: Bridging the gap

OnePlus has come a long way from launching a single device to four devices in multiple segments in a single year. OnePlus 7T is the third device from OnePlus this year with some significant upgrade (from OnePlus 7) in terms of design, display, and camera. The OnePlus 7T acts as a bridging device between OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro both in terms of price and feature, giving users a perfect option to choose from. Priced at Rs. 37,999, OnePlus is back to its territory where it ruled the charts with OnePlus 6, 6T and 7. With several options available from OnePlus itself apart from its competition, is it wise to spend on the 7T? To make this clear, we have jotted down the reason on why you should and should not buy the device. If you are planning to buy the OnePlus 7T, do give our review a read before adding it in your cart! Why you should buy 90Hz AMOLED display is brilliant The successor to the OnePlus 7 sports a bit bigger display — 6.55-inch (2400 x 1080 pixels) Full HD+ 20:9 aspect ratio Fluid AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate. Said that, both OnePlus 7 and 7T features the same ...

Realme X2 Pro with 6.5-inch FHD+ 20:9 90Hz Fluid AMOLED display, Snapdragon 855 Plus, up to 12GB RAM, 64MP quad rear cameras announced

realme just announced X2 Pro, the company's latest flagship smartphone at an event in China, as it had promised. It has a 6.55-inch FHD+ display with 91.7% screen-to-body ratio, HDR10+ support, DC Dimming 2.0, 90Hz refresh rate and 135Hz touch sampling rate, is powered by Snapdragon 855 Plus with up to 12GB RAM, liquid cooling along with superconducting carbon fiber for improved heat dissipation, runs Android Pie with ColorOS on top, features quad rear cameras that includes a 64-megapixel primary rear camera with 1/1.72″ Samsung GW1 sensor and f/1.8 aperture, 8MP 115° ultra-wide angle lens that will also be capable of shooting 2.5cm macro shots, 13-megapixel telephoto lens for 20x hybrid zoom and 2MP depth sensor. There is a 16-megapixel camera on the front. It has a 3D glass back with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection, comes with G3.0 in-display fingerprint scanner that can unlock the phone in 0.23 seconds, features Dual Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res audio certification, 4D game vibration, and packs a 4000mAh battery with 50W SuperVOOC Flash charge fast charging that can charge the phone up to 60% in 15 minutes and 100% in 35 minutes. There is also realmeX2 Pro Master Edition created by renowned Japanese designer ...

OPPO A9 2020 4GB RAM variant gets a price cut in India, now available for Rs. 15990

OPPO recently launched the A9 2020 smartphone in India alongside the A5 2020 with quad rear cameras, 5000mAh battery, and more. Just after a month of launch in India, now, OPPO A9 2020 has received a price cut and this time around, it is the 4GB RAM variant and the price of 8GB RAM remains unchanged. The A9 2020 has received a Rs. 1000 price cut and after the price cut, the 4GB RAM with 128GB storage version is available for Rs. 15,990, against its original price of Rs. 16,990. However, the 8GB RAM with 128GB storage version costs Rs. 19,990. The revised prices are reflecting on Amazon.in and offline stores as well. Smartphone Old Price New Price Price cut OPPO A9 2020 Rs. 16,990(4+128GB) Rs. 15,990(4+128GB) Rs. 1000 To recall, OPPO A9 2020 flaunts a 6.5-inch Nano Waterdrop Screen, is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 processor, and sports Quad rear cameras with a 48-megapixel main camera, 8MP 119° ultra-wide-angle lens, 2MP depth sensor, and 2MP for 4cm macro. There is a 16-megapixel front camera with support for EIS and Ultra Night Mode 2.0. It also has Dolby Atmos, Dual Stereo Speakers and packs a 5000mAh battery with reverse charging capability.

TECNO CAMON 12 Air with 6.55-inch 20:9 display, triple rear cameras, in-screen front camera launched in India for Rs. 9999

TECNO has today launched its latest CAMON 12 Air smartphone in India and it comes after the launch of TECNO Phantom 9 recently, TECNO CAMON i4 earlier this year, etc. The CAMON 12 Air comes with a triple rear camera system and this time around, it comes with an in-screen front camera, Android 9 Pie and more. TECNO CAMON 12 Air flaunts a 6.55-inch 20:9 HD+ display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, a screen-to-body ratio of 90.3% and 500 nits of brightness. It is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P22 processor paired with 4GB RAM with 64GB storage. It has a glass-like finish to the back with a gradient design and the smartphone runs on Android 9 Pie on top of TECNO's HiOS 5.5. Regarding the optics, TECNO CAMON 12 Air sports a triple rear camera setup and is a combination of 16MP(primary lens with f/1.8 aperture)+5MP (wide-angle lens)+2MP (macro lens) along with a quad-LED flash module. There is an 8MP in-screen camera with 81-degree wide-angle lens and f/2.0 aperture. Apart from this, the camera app has various AI modes to enhance the photos. There is a fingerprint scanner as well and there is also support for Face ...

Reliance Jio introduces world’s first app-less video call bot at IMC 2019

Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd (Jio) has unveiled the worlds first Native Video Call Assistant (Bot) today at Indian Mobile Congress (IMC), 2019. The Jio Video Call Assistant can be accessed via a 4G phone call, without the need for installing any other application. The bot is aimed at improving customer support and customer communication use cases. The AI based Jio Video Call Assistant, developed by Jio in conjunction with US based Radisys, a Reliance Industries Ltd subsidiary, aims to provide businesses and other users with speedy and effortless resolution of repetitive queries from their customers. The Jio video bot can  listen to a customer query and provide the appropriate answer in return. The platform will also come with an auto-learning feature that helps improve the answering accuracy. The Jio Bot Maker, a tool that accompanies the Jio Bot platform, will make AI more widely and easily accessible to small businesses in helping creating their own AI based Bot with almost no-coding. The Video Bot can be highly customized to meet the customer engagement requirements for each business. It will feature the capability to create a unique avatar that can be conventional customer care executive, the CEO, the brand ambassador or any other person ...