HUAWEI smartwatches, speakers and more to run HarmonyOS in 2020

HUAWEI, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer is planning to load its propriety HarmonyOS to more devices in 2020 that won't include its smartphones. HarmonyOS was developed as a possible alternative to Android as HUAWEI face trade restrictions from the US government for technologies from there. Wang Chenglu, president of the HUAWEI consumer business group’s software division gave an interview to Shenzhen Special Zone Daily newspaper during the opening of HUAWEI's global flagship store in Shenzhen. According to Wang, HUAWEI still prefers Android on its phones and tablets, and is not looking to replace it with HarmonyOS yet. However, HUAWEI is looking into loading HarmonyOS into other devices such as smartwatches, speakers and virtual reality gadgets. The first product to come out with HarmonyOS is its HONOR vision smart TV that was release back in August. In August next year it will be made open source, as the company had promised at the launch. Depending on the new OS's success, we can expect its smartphones to run the propriety OS in the future if the trade restrictions continue. Source | Via

2020 iPhone models may have larger battery with new battery protection circuits

ITM Semiconductor, a South Korean circuit manufacturer who began supplying battery circuit modules for the iPhone 11 is supposedly going to be supplying newer battery protection circuits for the upcoming iPhone 12. The newer module will likely enable the iPhone 12 to have a larger battery capacity due to the smaller size of the protection circuit. Currently, ITM semiconductor supplies protection circuits for the iPhone 11 along with Taiwan’s Compeq and Japan’s MinebeaMitsumi. However, for the iPhone 12, ITM semiconductors is rumoured to supply its custom Protection Module Packages that are almost 48% smaller. This will provide more space for the iPhone 12 which Apple could fill up with more battery capacity. [caption id="attachment_299921" align="alignnone" width="574"] Image via: ITM Semiconductors[/caption] To meet the demand, ITM semiconductor will soon finish setting up its third plant in Vietnam, which will be solely supplying parts for the iPhone. The protection circuit will ensure that the iPhone does not over-charge or over-discharge, providing safety to the battery enclosed inside. Source 1, 2

Realme Buds Air true wireless earbuds launching on December 17 — Here’s how you can get Rs. 400 discount coupon

After teasers realme today confirmed that it will launch the realme Buds Air, the company's first true wireless earbuds in India on December 17th, along with the realme XT 730G. It is also offering Rs. 400 discount coupon from today, 9th December till 16th December that is applicable when you order the earbuds after the launch. Here's how you can grab the realme Buds Air Rs. 400 discount coupon from Dec 9 to 16 During the event period, every customer who purchases realme X2 Pro, realme XT, realme 5Pro, realme X, or realme X Master Edition, will get a Rs. 400 off Coupon for realme Buds Air During the event period, every customer needs to fill in their contact no. at the Notify tab. After the successful input of the contact no., share the activity link. Then they will get a Rs. 400 off Coupon for realme Buds Air. Each account has only one chance to participate in this activity. Discount coupons will be automatically sent to your account at 10AM on December 17th realme also confirmed 12mm drivers, Bluetooth 5.0, option to connect the headset to once you open the case, one touch to activate Google Assistant, music and calls controls ...

OnePlus TV gets Netflix support, offers new Remote for free, up to Rs. 11000 cashback on Amazon

OnePlus has announced that their OnePlus TV's will now come with support for Netflix with its latest software update. New users will get the app pre-installed and existing users will get the app installed through the next software update for both the OnePlus TV 55 Q1 and OnePlus TV 55 Q1 Pro TVs. OnePlus made its first entry into the connected home market with its OnePlus TV series back in September. The TVs initially came with support for Hungama, Eros and Zee5 content and other content partners like a content partners include Amazon Prime Video, Hotstar, SonyLiv and YouTube. The remote also has been updated to include a dedicated shortcut to the Netflix. Earlier there were only shortcuts to Amazon Prime and the Google Assistant. This new remote will come bundled with the purchase of the TV and OnePlus is offering to replace the older remotes for the existing customers too for free. To avail the new remote from OnePlus, click here. OnePlus TV V1.8.0T1911211115 update brings Netflix on board! Added setting for directly entering recent "Input Source" at startup Optimized volume adjustment experience to increase or decrease audio volume more comfortable Pressing volume up and down buttons together to mute the TV ...

Vivo V17 with 6.44-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display, 48MP quad rear cameras, 32MP in-screen front camera launched in India for Rs. 22990

After V17 Pro launch in September, Vivo has launched the V17 smartphone in India, as it had promised. It has a 6.44-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED 20:9 Full View display with 91.38% screen-to-body ratio, is powered by Snapdragon 675 with 8GB of RAM and runs Android Pie with Funtouch OS 9 on top. On the back there is a 48-megapixel primary camera along with an 8-megapixel 120° ultrawide sensor, 2-megapixel camera for portraits and a 2-megapixel for macro. There is a 32-megapixel in-screen camera inside the 2.98mm hole with super night mode for better low-light selfies. It has a glass back, 128GB UFS 2.1 storage, features dedicated dual SIM and microSD slots. It features an in-display fingerprint scanner, and packs a 4500mAh battery with Vivo’s 18W Dual-Engine Fast Charging. Vivo V17 specifications 6.44-inch (2400 × 1080 pixels) Full HD+ 20:9 E3 Super AMOLED 2.5D curved glass display with 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, up to 800 nits brightness under sunlight, Schott Xensation UP glass protection 2GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 675 11nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 612 GPU 8GB LPDDR4x RAM, 128GB UFS 2.1 storage, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD Android 9.0 (Pie) with Funtouch OS 9.2 Dual SIM (nano + nano + microSD) ...

Vodafone Idea offers unlimited calling to other networks with all unlimited plans

After Airtel, Vodafone Idea has is also now offering unlimited calling to other networks on their unlimited plans. Similar to Airtel,  there are 'no conditions' applicable and users can enjoy unlimited calling to any network on all unlimited plans. Vodafone Idea  revised its prepaid plans few days back to introduce FUP in off-net minutes and charged 6p/min for them, which is not applicable anymore with any of the unlimited plans. Enjoy free unlimited calls to everyone. More reasons for you to rejoice for being on your favourite network. pic.twitter.com/nqcqK8e00z — Vodafone (@VodafoneIN) December 6, 2019 We're always changing to give you the best. That's why we're giving you truly unlimited calls to any network in the country. pic.twitter.com/peDx2pjP2e — Idea (@Idea) December 6, 2019 Vodafone Unlimited plans Unlimited plans with 28 days validity Rs.149 — Unlimited voice to any network, 2 GB data, 300 SMS, 28 days validity Rs. 249 — Unlimited voice to any network, 1.5 GB/day of Data, 100 SMS/ day, 28 days validity Rs. 299 — Unlimited voice to any network, 2 GB/day of Data, 100 SMS/ day, 28 days validity Rs. 399 — Unlimited voice to any network,  3 GB/day of Data, 100 SMS/ day, 28 days validity Unlimited plans with 84 days ...

Reliance Jio brings back Rs. 149 All-in-one plan with less data and validity, yet cheaper than others

After Airtel and Vodafone Idea, Reliance Jio introduced its New All-in-one plans‘ with revised pricing along with JioPrime benefits, but it started with Rs. 199 offering  1.5 GB/day, 1000 off-net mins and 28 days validity. Now it has brought back Rs. 149 plan, which now offers 1GB / day, 300 off-net mins and 24 days validity. Previously the plan offered 1.5 GB/day data and 28 days validity. However, this still the cheapest 4G plan with daily data bundle and off-net minutes compared to Airtel and Vodafone Idea. Airtel's 1GB per day pack with 28 days validity costs Rs. 219, but this offers truly unlimited calls to any network. Vodafone offers its Rs. 249 with 1.5 GB/day data with 28 days validity, and offers unlimited calls to any network, similar to Airtel. Reliance Jio still has the Rs. 98 that offers 2GB data with 28 days validity, but you don't get any off-net mins, and need to add at least Rs. 10 pack or more. For those who make a lot of calls and use less data, the latest Rs. 1299 plan is a good choice since it offers 12,000 off-net mins and 365 days validity, but with just 24GB data.

OPPO Reno3 Pro 5G with 7.7mm glass body, Snapdragon 765G and Reno3 5G teased ahead of December announcement [Update: New teasers]

Update: December 9, 2019 - OPPO has posted a new video teaser for the Reno3 Pro showing off its quad rear cameras, metal frame and glass back with a gradient finish. Both the phone have a similar rear camera arrangement, but the position of the LED flash is different. However, only the Reno3 Pro has a punch-hole screen on the left side, while the Reno3 features a water-drop notch screen with a slightly bigger bottom bezel. Update: OPPO Mobile VP has confirmed that the phone will pack a 4025mAh battery and weigh 180 grams.   In answer to some comments - OPPO Reno3 Pro 5G has a 4025mAh battery, matching users needs of power and speed even with it's thickness of 7.7mm. 🤓 — Brian Shen (@BrianShenYiRen) November 29, 2019 Earlier: OPPO launched the Reno 2 smartphone in India back in August this year and the company is already all set to launch the successor to Reno3 next month. Now, OPPO has also posted teaser of the Pro version of the Reno3 - OPPO Reno3 Pro 5G revealing the design of the smartphone. According to the image posted by OPPO Mobile Vice President, the Reno3 Pro 5G will sport a no-notch display with curved edges, glass ...

JBL C100TWS true wireless earbuds with Bluetooth 5.0 launched in India for Rs. 3999

JBL has launched C100TWS, the company's latest true wireless earbuds in India. It has 5.8mm driver and JBL Pure Bass sound for an enhanced audio experience. It has touch controls, Siri and Google assistant access and an ergonomically designed ear tips with 3 sets or buds to fit your ears. It promises 5 hours of playback, and an additional 12 hours of backup with the case, and also comes with fast charging support that offers 1 hours of playback with 15 minutes of charging. JBL Endurance Peak features 5.8mm driver and JBL Pure Bass sound Driver sensitivity at 1kHz/1mW93dB, Dynamic frequency response range 20Hz – 20kHz, Microphone Sensitivity- 40 dBV/Pa, Impedance32ohm Ergonomically shaped for long-lasting comfort Equipped with intuitive and handy controls that are conveniently located on each earpiece, including one click access to Siri and Google Now. Bluetooth 5.0 to connect to devices Weight: 58g 60mAh battery, with 5 hours of continuous playback and 12 more hours of backup power from the charging case.  15-minute quick charge offers 1 hour of music playback. The JBL C100TWS comes in Black and White colors, is priced at Rs. 3999 and will be available for pre-order from Flipkart starting from tomorrow, December 8th.

HUAWEI Band 4 Pro with 0.95-inch AMOLED color display, GPS, NFC, 50-meter water resistance announced

HUAWEI  at its China event earlier also introduced the Band 4 Pro, the company’s latest fitness tracker and the successor of last year's Band 3 Pro. This has the same 0.95-inch AMOLED color 2.5D curved glass touch screen display as well as a home button, comes with continuous heart rate tracking and is also water resistant up to 50 meters with Swim stroke recognition, but this comes with GPS support so that you can record movement during fitness activities in real time without a mobile phone. It also has NFC for payments, features SpO2 sensor for estimating blood oxygen levels, in addition to continuous heart rate tracking, features 11 sports mode, TruSeen 3.5 accurate real-time heart rate monitoring and AI algorithm analysis. Other features include TruSleep 2.0 sleep monitoring technology, sedentary reminder, music playback control and more. HUAWEI Band 4 Pro specifications 0.95 inch (240×120 pixels) AMOLED touch color display Bluetooth 4.2 LE, Compatible with Android 4.4 (or later) or iOS 9.0 (or later) Pedometer, Sleep tracker, Exercise tracker, Sedentary reminder 6-axis sensors (accelerometer sensor, gyro sensor); infrared wearing detection sensor, SpO2 sensor PPG heart rate sensor for continuous Heart rate tracking Call and Message notification, Incoming call mute function Water and dust ...