Samsung says it has sold 1 million Galaxy Fold smartphones

When Samsung released the Galaxy Fold in April, there were lots of problem with the durability of the device, causing Samsung to re-release the phone with fixes. The phone still proved to be fragile but that apparently has not stopped consumers from buying a million of $2000 Galaxy Folds. At TechCrunch Disrupt in Berlin, Young Sohn, Samsung Electronic’s President has revealed that the company had sold 1 million or 10 lakh foldable Galaxy Fold smartphones till now. A million Galaxy Fold devices have been sold with the price tag of $2000 to consumers. When the phone was initially released, it was quickly discovered that the devices was incredibly fragile with many reviewer samples breaking within two days. Samsung recalled all the phones and re-released with better durability and protection in September. It was even launched in India in October at a price of Rs. 1,64,999. Young Sohn stated it was part of Samsungs strategy of releasing products to get feedback. With all its feedback from Galaxy Fold and its high sales numbers, Samsung is going to be comfortable repeating this strategy in the future. Other reports have stated that Samsung plans to sell upto 6 million foldable devices in 2020. Source

Microsoft’s Xbox ‘Project Scarlett’ is Xbox Series X, coming in 2020

At the E3 2019 back in June Microsoft revealed details about its high-end Xbox console codenamed ‘Project Scarlett’. Today the company has confirmed that it will be called the 'Xbox Series X', offering four times the processing power of Xbox One X, thanks to the custom-designed processor, leveraging the latest Zen 2 and Radeon RDNA architecture from AMD, high bandwidth GDDR6 memory, and a next generation solid state drive (SSD). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tUqIHwHDEc Microsoft Xbox Series X Highlights Can be placed in both vertical and horizontal orientation 4K at 60FPS, with possibility of up to 120FPS, including support for Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), and 8K capability. Powered by custom-designed processor leveraging the latest Zen 2 and next generation RDNA architecture from AMD, offering hardware accelerated ray tracing Patented Variable Rate Shading (VRS) technology will allow developers to get even more out of the Xbox Series X GPU and next-generation SSD will virtually eliminate load times Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) and Dynamic Latency Input (DLI) Backward compatibility to support thousands of games across four generations of gaming, including Xbox Game Pass Xbox Game Studios support cross-generation entitlements so your Achievements and game saves are shared across devices New bundled Xbox Wireless Controller with a ...

Google Assistant Interpreter Mode rolling out to Google Home devices and Smart Displays [Update: Rolling out to Android and iOS phones worldwide]

Update: Google has announced that the interpreter mode is now rolling out for Assistant-enabled Android and iOS phones worldwide that lets you translate across 44 languages. It's integrated with the Assistant on Android phone. To access it on iOS, you can download the latest Google Assistant app. Earlier: Last month at the CES Google announced Interpreter Mode for Assistant, a new feature on Google Home devices and Smart Displays where you can ask Assistant to help you have a conversation in dozens of languages. Today the company has announced that this feature is rolling out widely to Google Home devices and Smart Displays  to translate across 26 languages. With this, You’ll both see and hear the translated conversation. You can say "Hey Google, be my Thai interpreter" or "Hey Google, help me speak Spanish" to get started. "Interpreter mode can help businesses better serve their guests through an improved customer experience," said Google. This can be useful wherever language barriers exist, including at hotels, airports, restaurants, customer service kiosks, organizations aiding humanitarian efforts and much more. Google has been  piloting interpreter mode at the concierge and front desks of hotels like Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Dream Downtown in New York City and Hyatt Regency San ...

ASUS Max M1, Max Pro M1 and Max M2 get another price cut in India

ASUS launched the Max M1, Max Pro M1, Max M2 last year in India. The Max Pro M1, Max M1, and Max M2 received price cuts here earlier this year and are sold at discounted prices during the sale period. Now, all three smartphones have received another price cut in India. ASUS Max M1 was priced at Rs. 6999 and after the price cut, it is selling for Rs. 5999 which means a Rs. 1000 price cut. ASUS Zenfone Max Pro M1 3+32GB is now available at a revised price of Rs. 7499 and the 4+64GB is available at Rs. 8499 and 6+64GB is available at Rs. 11499 and these have got a Rs. 500 price cut. Lastly, ASUS Zenfone Max M2 3+32GB variant is now available at a revised price of Rs. 7499 and the 4+64GB variant is now available at a revised price of Rs. 8999. The revised prices are now reflecting on Flipkart. Smartphone Original Price New Price Price Cut ASUS Max M1 (3+32GB) Rs. 6999 Rs. 5999 Rs. 1000 ASUS Max Pro M1 (3+32GB) 4+64GB 6+64GB Rs. 7999 Rs. 7499 Rs. 500 Rs. 8999 Rs. 8499 Rs. 500 Rs. 11,999 Rs. 11,499 Rs. 500 ASUS Max M2 (3+32GB) 4+64GB Rs. 7999 Rs. 7499 Rs. 500 Rs. 9499 Rs. 8999 Rs. 500 To recall, ASUS Max M1 has a 5.45-inch HD+ display with 82% screen-to-body ratio, ...

Motorola One Power stable Android 10 update starts rolling out

Motorola launched its Android One based Motorola One Power smartphone last year and it launched with Android 8.0 Oreo and was later updated to Android 9.0 Pie. As promised earlier, Motorola has now started to roll out Android 10 update to the One Power smartphone. The company has now started rolling out Android 10 update to the One Power with a staged approach. The release of the stable update comes after the company opened a closed beta program for Android 10 last month. The update carries the build number QPT30.61-18 and also includes the December Security patch. It includes all Android 10 features as expected, but there are no signs if the company has fixed the Google Pay bug with this update. Initially, only a few users will get the stable update and Motorola says that all devices will receive the update by January 10, 2020. Source | Via

Nokia 2.3 with 6.2-inch display, dual rear cameras teased ahead of India launch

HMD Global introduced the Nokia 2.3 budget smartphone at an event in Egypt last week. Today the company has started teasing the launch of the budget smartphone in India. The phone also comes with a dedicated Google Assistant Button and features high-precision diecast aluminium chassis. Aapke khoobsurat moments ko yaadgaar banane ki guarantee humaari. Aa raha hai #BadeKaamKaPhone. Stay tuned. pic.twitter.com/Iqpv32xTR4 — Nokia Mobile India (@NokiamobileIN) December 12, 2019 Nokia 2.3 specifications 6.2-inch (720 x 1520 pixels) HD+ 19:9 aspect ratio 2.5D curved glass display 2GHz Quad-Core MediaTek Helio A22 12nm processor with IMG PowerVR GE-class GPU 2GB RAM, 32GB storage, expandable memory up to 512GB with microSD Dual SIM Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10 13MP rear camera with LED flash, f/2.2 aperture, 2MP secondary camera 5MP front-facing camera with f/2.4 aperture 3.5 mm headphone jack, FM Radio Dimensions: 157.69 x 75.41 x 8.68mm; Weight: 183g Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS + GLONASS, micro USB 4000mAh battery The Nokia 2.2 comes in Cyan Green, Sand and Charcoal colors and was introduced at 109 Euros (US$ 121 / Rs. 8,625 approx.), but it should be cheaper than that in India.

Vivo confirms it will be one of the first to release Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 equipped 5G smartphones

Qualcomm officially unveiled its next flagship product, the Snapdragon 865 5G mobile platform during its Snapdragon summit in Hawaii just last week. Now, Vivo has announced that they will be one of the first manufacturers to equip their mobile phones with the new SoC, enabling faster speeds and better 5G support. The Snapdragon 865 coupled with the X55 5G Modem-RF System supports peak 5G speeds of up to 7.5 Gbps and better connection stability. The improved ISP can process upto 2 gigapixel per second, with support upto 200MP and 8K video. Upgrades have also been made to the AI engine and Elite Gaming software. Vivo had already announced its first 5G capable phone back in September 2019 and now will be the first to integrate the Snapdragon 865 platform into its mobile phones. Commenting on the news, Jerome Chen, CEO, Vivo India said: We are extremely proud to be one of the first companies to carry the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 5G Mobile Platform. We believe that through this meaningful collaboration, we would be able to provide even better performance to consumers worldwide. This work also strengthens our commitment to be at the forefront in bringing the latest technology to our fans.

Google releases developer-focused streaming media device for Android 10 TV app testing

Google is releasing a new developer focused streaming media device called ADT-3 for developers to built and test out Android TV app implementations on Android 10. With the release of Android API level 29, Google is adding more performance and security updates with Android 10 to Android TV. The device is powered by a quad-core A53, 2GB of DDR3 memory and supports a 4Kp60 HDR HDMI 2.1 output. The device is designed to provide a way for developers to test on physical and up to date hardware. With the new API level, Google is enabling faster updates through Project Treble and more secure storage with encrypted user data. TLS 1.3 has been made default along with strengthening of other security-critical areas of the platform. The ADT-3 will be made available to developers in the coming months for purchase online through an OEM partner. Source

Samsung Galaxy M20 and Galaxy M30 Android 10 One UI 2.0 stable update starts rolling out in India

After rolling out update to Galaxy S10 series, Samsung has started rolling out stable version of One UI 2.0, the next major One UI update based on Android 10 for its Galaxy M30 and M20 smartphones in India. These phones were supposed to get the update in January 2020, according to its schedule, but the company has pushed it early. This brings Clean and easy-to-use interface with minimized pop-ups, New, smarter layout for a visually comfortable experience, enhanced Dark Mode, Focus Mode, Intuitive Device Care menu and more. The Samsung Galaxy M20 One UI 2.0 update build M205FDDU3CSL4 is about 2.02GB in size and the M30 OneUI 2.0 update build M305FDDU3CSL4 is 1.29GB in size. Both these include Android security patch for December 2019. Samsung already confirmed the update for range of smartphones. Check out the complete changelog. What’s new One UI 2 Core 2 upgrade brings you Android 10 with exciting new features from Samsung and Google based on feedback from users like you. We recommend that you back up your important data to keep it safe during the upgrade. Some apps, including Calculator, Samsung Internet, Samsung Health and Samsung Notes, need to be updated individually after you update your OS. Here's what's ...

Sony ICD-UX570F Digital Voice recorder launched in India for Rs. 8490

Sony India has launched a new highly portable digital voice recorder with the name ICD-UX570F. Offering high quality recording with its S-microphone, reliability, 4GB internal storage with SDHC/SDXC expansion support, the ICD-UX570F is an ideal device for on-the-go recording. The ICD-UX570F features a light, slim and easy to carry design with a weight of just 48 gms. The long range skipping allows users to skip certain parts to hear what they want as soon as possible. The built-in lithium ion battery promises 20 hours of recording and if you forget to charge it, just 3 minutes of charge will give you 1 hour of recording. With a high sensitivity S-microphone, the ICD-UX570F can record faint, distant, muffled voices without capturing excessive background noise in both MP3 or LPCM formats. Sony has also optimised the recorder to auto detect music and change the capture setting for music frequencies. For ease of use, Sony has built in a USB (Type A) into the recorder body itself for quick connect and transfer from the recorder to the PC. Starting today, the ICD-UX570F will be available across Sony exclusive outlets, electronic retail stores across the country and e-commerce platforms for a price of Rs. 8490.