LG to showcase new soundbars at CES 2020 in partnership with Meridian Audio

LG Electronics is planning to introduce new models of their premium sound bars at CES 2020.  Partnering with a company called Meridian Audio, LG promises premium quality audio, easy connectivity, smart functionality and sleek designs that integrate perfectly with LG TVs. The soundbars will feature LG's finely-tuned technologies such as Bass and Space, which boosts low-frequency reproduction and widens the soundstage and Image Elevation that will highlight the vocals and instruments. The high end models will also support Dolby Atmos and DTS:X for dynamic and thoroughly immersive audio. A new technology that LG is adding to the soundbar lineup is AI Room Calibration that accurately assess the dimensions of the room it is placed in and automatically optimizes sound. The soundbars will also feature 4K Pass-Through and support for the optional SPK8 Wireless Rear Speaker Kit. Connectivity will be easier than ever with the addition of enhanced audio return channel (eARC) so owners can plug external devices directly into their eARC compatible TVs. Commenting on the announcement of the new soundbars, Park Hyung-woo, head of LG Home Entertainment Company’s audio and video business said: Our goal has always been to bring better sound to more people and by offering more great products that leverage ...

Airtel revises Rs. 558 prepaid plan with 3GB data/day and 56 days validity

Earlier this month, telecom operators Airtel, Vodafone Idea, and Reliance Jio revised their prepaid plans and later they introduced unlimited calling to any operators. Now, Airtel has again revised some of the plans and has reintroduced the Rs. 558 prepaid plan with reduced validity, and is offering Amazon Prime membership with Rs. 349 prepaid plan. Airtel's Rs. 558 prepaid plan now offers 56 days validity instead of 82 days that was offered prior to tariff revision. The other benefits remain the same i.e., 3GB of data per day, 100 SMS, and Truly Unlimited Local, STD, and Roaming calls on any network, access to Wynk Music, Airtel XStream App Premium, and cashback on FASTag. Also, Airtel is now bundling Amazon Prime membership with Rs. 349 per month prepaid plan which was earlier offered for Rs. 299 per month. In comparison, Reliance Jio's Rs. 555 plan offers 1.5 GB of data per day, 3000 off-net mins for 84 days. So, this revised plan by Airtel should be beneficial for users who consume a lot of data. The revised plans are already live and users can opt from all existing touchpoints. Via

Samsung to unveil ‘NEON Artificial Human’ at CES 2020

Samsung launched the Bixby voice assistant back in 2017 and it is being offered in the company's smartphones lineup. Bixby has improved over the years and it has been positioned as a competitor to Google Assistant, Apple's Siri, and more. With an aim to take it to the next level, now, Samsung has announced its new Project 'NEON' which will be officially unveiled at CES 2020. There is a dedicated website for Samsung's NEON, but as of now, it doesn't specify much details, except for the logo. The company has also confirmed that it won't be about BIXBY and will be a completely different project. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFFwgcy12xA It is to be noted that the company is calling NEON as 'Artificial Human' and is much more than a virtual voice assistant. Samsung might be aiming to use artificial intelligence to replicate the emotions of humans and much more. NEON is being developed at Samsung Technology and Advanced Research Labs (STAR Labs) and will be officially unveiled at CES 2020 which is scheduled from 7th January to 10th January 2020. We should know more information once it is unveiled next year. Source

Get a free 24-inch LG LED TV on purchase of LG G8X ThinQ in India

LG launched the G8X ThinQ with FHD+ OLED display, Snapdragon 855 processor last week in India for Rs. 49,999. Now, the company has come up with an amazing festive offer wherein users get an LG LED TV for free on purchasing a G8X ThinQ. Yes, you read it right. LG is offering a free 24-inch LED TV on purchasing a G8X ThinQ from 25th December 2019 to 15th January 2020. This offer is applicable on purchasing the smartphone online as well as offline stores. Here is how you can claim a free LG LED TV Purchase an LG G8X ThinQ from Amazon.in or offline store between 25th December to 15th January 2020 Fill the form in LG's official website with basic details like Name, Address, Contact number, IMEI number, Serial number, etc and attach the invoice and address proof for verification Voila! You will receive the LED TV at your registered address. Apart from this, LG is also offering a one-time free screen replacement on purchasing a G8X ThinQ smartphone. While there is no information on the exact model of the TV that LG is offering, it could be the 24LH454A model that costs Rs. 10,990. To recall, LG G8X ThinQ packs a 6.4-inch ...

Google testing pinch-to-zoom in videos in Photos

Google Photos has been adding new features off late like movie editor for web, search for text in pictures, manual face tagging, and more. On similar lines now, Google Photos v4.33 update lets users zoom in while watching videos and as of now, it is an unreleased feature. According to a report from XDA Developers, Google is testing the feature in the Photos app and the feature is pretty straightforward. Users can pinch to zoom into videos and it works as expected. Until now, Google Photos allowed users to zoom into photos, but not videos. This upcoming feature should be a nifty addition and should be useful to a lot of users. However, the feature is still in testing and we can expect Google to roll it to all users soon. Source

OPPO Enco Free True Wireless Earbuds with Low-latency mode, AI call noise reduction announced

OPPO just introduced Enco Free, the company’s latest true wireless earphones in China along with the Reno3 series, as it had promised. It has 13.4mm drivers that promises dynamic bass, Bluetooth 5.0 support and has IPX4 ratings for protection against sweat and splashes. OPPO says that it is the world's first true wireless headset that uses ultra dynamic speakers with dual magnetic circuit design used in high-end audio devices and is also the industry's first to use aluminum-magnesium-titanium composite diaphragm, which makes treble clear. It has low-latency if as low as 120ms, has dual microphones with beaming forming tech and AI for better call quality with AI noise reduction and has touch controls for volume and music control. You can choose between three different tips to perfectly fit your ears. The headset has wearing detection sensor that automatically pauses the audio when the headset is removed and it automatically connects with the phone when you open the case. It promises up to 25 hours of battery life with the case and 5 hours standalone and has USB Type-C charging. OPPO Enco Free specifications Bluetooth 5.0 to connect to Android and iOS devices 13.4mm driver Touch controls for volume, call control, track change ...

Redmi Note 8, Note 8 Pro, and Redmi 8 go on open sale in India

Xiaomi's Redmi brand launched the Redmi Note 8 Pro and Redmi Note 8 couple of months back and they have been available through flash sales. Almost after 2 months of the launch now, the company has announced an open sale of Redmi Note 8, Note 8 Pro, and Redmi 8 smartphones. Redmi Note 8, Note 8 Pro, and Redmi 8 will be available at any time of the day on Amazon.in, Flipkart, Mi.com, and offline stores. These smartphones went on open sale at 12 Noon today and the company says that they have announced an open sale on "popular demand". Redmi Note 8 Pro is priced starting at Rs. 14999, Redmi Note 8 is priced starting at Rs. 9999, and Redmi 8 is priced starting at Rs. 7999. 📢 Mi Fans, we've got some #Ultim8 news! Back on popular demand. Get the #RedmiNote8 & #RedmiNote8Pro from @amazonIN and #Redmi8 from @Flipkart any time of the day! 😎 Also available on https://t.co/cwYEXdVQIo & Retail Outlets. Sale starts at 12 noon 🕛 today. RTs appreciated! pic.twitter.com/W15ZKNs9DI — Redmi India for #MiFans (@RedmiIndia) December 26, 2019 To recall, Redmi Note 8 Pro packs a 6.53-inch Full HD+ LCD screen with HDR support, 91.4% screen-to-body ratio. It is powered by the ...

LG to showcase WebOS Auto extended platform at CES 2020

LG Electronics is entering the in-vehicle infotainment system under the WebOS platform called WebOS Auto. It is a Linux-based automotive infotainment system that will serve as a connected hub among connected cars, supporting a variety of solutions and services. LG will showcase WebOS Auto at CES 2020 with a connected car, having seats made by Adient, a car seat manufacturer. that is capable of internet radio and video streaming. WebOS Auto also has partnerships with many leading companies like Qualcomm, Microsoft, MS, Qt and Luxoft. Many of these companies will  have exhibits for their WebOS solutions at CES 2020 too. Qualcomm will showcase its integration of the Qualcomm Snapdragon Automotive Development Platform (ADP) which is connected via its 5G tech. And Microsoft will an Audio, Video and Navigation scenario that utilizes its cloud platform called the Microsoft Connected Vehicle Platform (MCVP). There is also an a Human Machine Interface (HMI) developed by a Finish company called Qt which will be very interesting to see. Commenting on the launch of WebOS Auto, LG Electronics Chief Technology Officer Park Il-pyung said: We will continue to enhance the webOS Auto ecosystem through collaboration with a variety of global tech companies in a bid to expand our influence ...

MediaTek Dimensity 800 5G SoC for mid-range devices to be announced in Q1 2020

Last month, MediaTek unveiled its flagship 7nm Dimesnity 1000 Soc with built-in 5G. While the Dimesnity 1000 is already shipping to OEMs, MediaTek has now announced a new SoC for mid-range devices - Dimesnity 800 and it will be launched in Q1 2020. MediaTek Dimensity 800 5G SoC will debut on smartphones in Q2 2020, but the list of manufacturers who will use this chipset is not announced yet. Similarly, the technical specifications of the chipset are not known yet. It will be powering the mid-range devices launching next year while the flagship Dimensity 1000 will be used in the high-end smartphones. As the Dimensity 800 comes with built-in 5G, it will compete with Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC and it too comes with an integrated 5G modem. We should know more details about the Dimensity 800 5G SoC once it is officially launched next year. Source

OPPO Reno3 Pro 5G with 6.5-inch FHD+ 90Hz AMOLED display, Snapdragon 765G, up to 12GB RAM, quad rear cameras and Reno3 5G announced

OPPO just announced Reno3 and Reno3 Pro 5G smartphones at an event in China, as it had promised. The Reno3 Pro 5G features a 6.5-inch FHD+ AMOLED 90Hz punch-hole display with 93.4% screen-to-body ratio, is powered by Snapdragon 765G with up to 12GB of RAM, pack a 4025mAh battery, weighs 180 grams and features 7.7mm slim body. The Reno3 5G is the first phone to be powered by MediaTek Dimensity 1000L SoC and features a 6.4-inch waterdrop notch AMOLED screen. These pack quad rear cameras, run ColorOS 7 based on Android 10 out of the box, feature a glass back with a gradient design and have support for 5G standalone and non-stand alone (SA/NSA) sub-6GHz networks. OPPO Reno3 5G specifications 6.4-inch (2400 × 1080 pixels) Full HD+ 20:9 aspect ratio AMOLED display with Octa Core Dimensity 1000L 7nm processor with Mali-G77 MC9 GPU 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X RAM, 128GB  storage Android 10 with ColorOS 7.0 Dual SIM 64MP rear camera with LED flash, 8MP 116-degree Ultra Wide Lens with f/2.2 aperture, 2MP macro and 2MP mono lens with f/2.4 aperture 32MP front-facing camera with f/2.4 aperture In-display fingerprint sensor 3.5mm audio jack, Dolby Atmos Dimensions: 160.3×74.3×7.96mm; Weight: 181g 5G SA/ NSA, Dual ...