Stuffcool Theo Portable Bluetooth speaker launched for Rs. 1999

Stuffcool, a manufacturer of tech accessories, has launched their new Theo Portable True Wireless Stereo Bluetooth speaker with mic in India. The speaker comes loaded with a variety of connectivity options like Bluetooth 5.0, USB, AUX-in, etc. The Theo portable TWS Bluetooth speaker belongs to the small and compact style of speakers, meant to be highly portable. Powering this tiny speaker are 5W 40 mm drivers that can deliver a good amount of base considering its small package. With Bluetooth 5.0 and TWS capability, the speakers can also connect with another Theo TWS Bluetooth Speaker to have true stereo performance and improved sound. Users can connect via Bluetooth, USB, TF Card, AUX-in and even FM radio, all present on side of the speaker. On the other side, there are buttons for controls The speakers comes with 1200mAh Li-ion battery that provides 6 hours of continuous listening time and it charges via Micro USB. The speaker also has a built in microphone for hands free calling and it comes in 4 colours: red, green, blue and orange. The Theo portable TWS Bluetooth speaker is available for purchase on Amazon, Flipkart, Stuffcool.com and other retail stores for a price of Rs. 2099 but is currently available on ...

Vodafone launches new Rs. 997 prepaid plan with truly unlimited calling, 180 days validity

Recently, telecom operators Airtel, Vodafone Idea, and Reliance Jio revised prepaid tariffs by up to 40% and subsequently introduced new prepaid plans too. On similar lines now, Vodafone has launched new Rs. 997 prepaid recharge plan with benefits like unlimited calling, 1.5GB data per day, and more. This comes after the launch of Rs. 99 and Rs. 555 prepaid plans and this new Rs. 997 prepaid plan offers 1.5GB of data per day along with Unlimited Calling, 100 SMS and comes with 180 days validity. Additional benefits include Vodafone Play subscription worth Rs. 499 and Zee5 subscription worth Rs. 999. To compare, the Rs. 599 plan comes with similar benefits but has a validity of 84 days. The new prepaid plan is not available in all circles as of now and is expected to be available in all circles soon. Similarly, to compare, Airtel and Reliance offer Rs. 598, Rs. 599 prepaid plans, but they don't offer 180 days validity. Hopefully, other operators will also introduce similar plans soon. Via

An interview with Pete Lau — Founder and CEO of OnePlus on OnePlus Concept One, wearable devices and more

At CES 2020, we had a chance to sit down with with Pete Lau – Founder and CEO of OnePlus, and we asked questions that would answer all your queries regarding the latest OnePlus Concept One, what's next for OnePlus, OnePlus wearable device? and more. You can check out our hands-on and first impressions of the OnePlus Concept One here. On with the interview:- FoneArena: Hey Pete, I hope you're doing great! Welcome to the FoneArena Interview. First off, what has been the reaction from everyone regarding the unveiling of the OnePlus Concept One? Pete:  It's been great. A lot of feedback came from all the media today and people seem really excited about it. There was a lot of feedback on the ND Filter, the glass and the overall form, as well. FoneArena: Any new ideas that you have got so far from the feedback? Pete: We didn’t expect that there will be so much of a focus on the ND Filter and we find that exciting. It is also an inspiration for us to think about how we can focus on capabilities going forward as our R&D teams continue to explore possibilities for the ND filters. FoneArena: Great! Can you control the ND filter ...

HUAWEI will use TomTom for maps instead of Google Maps

Earlier last year, Google suspended some of its business operations with HUAWEI which includes a ban on using Google Services and Play Store. Subsequently, the company got another 90-day license extension to do business with American firms. While the smartphones launched by HUAWEI recently doesn't come with Google Play Services, the company has been working on alternatives. On similar lines now, HUAWEI will use TomTom for navigation instead of Google Maps. TomTom has closed a deal with HUAWEI and in upcoming devices, HUAWEI will use TomTom maps and services. The deal was closed some time ago, but it was announced publicly. The deal with TomTom could be a big boost to HUAWEI as it cannot use Google Maps for navigation on its new devices. Having said that, it is to be seen how HUAWEI will take advantage of the map data and add its own set of customizations. In case you missed, TomTom is a well-known navigation solutions provider and can be spotted in most automobiles fitted with a navigation system, be it cars or even public transport. It is also widely known that mobile phones have made specialized navigation devices a bit redundant by offering excellent capabilities for everyone that owns a ...

Amazon India starts rolling out electric delivery vehicles, plans for 10,000 EVs by 2025

Amazon India has announced that it has started rolling out electric delivery vehicles across India after successful pilots across different cities in 2019. It said that its fleet of delivery vehicles in the country will include 10,000 electric vehicles (EVs) by 2025.  These EVs are in addition to the global commitment of 100,000 electric vehicles in the delivery fleet by 2030 announced in the Climate Pledge signed by Amazon. Hey, India. We’re rolling out our new fleet of electric delivery rickshaws. Fully electric. Zero carbon. #ClimatePledge pic.twitter.com/qFXdZOsY4y — Jeff Bezos (@JeffBezos) January 20, 2020 With the introduction of electric vehicles, Amazon India aims to reduce carbon emissions and environmental impact of delivery operations. The fleet of 10,000 EVs will include 3-wheeler and 4-wheeler vehicles which have been designed and manufactured in India. In 2020, these vehicles will operate in over 20 cities of India — Delhi NCR, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Pune, Nagpur and Coimbatore to name a few, and this number will continue to grow. Amazon India has been working with several Indian OEMs to build a fleet of vehicles that ensure sustainable and safe deliveries of customer orders. Akhil Saxena, Vice President, Customer Fulfillment - APAC & Emerging Markets, Amazon, said: At Amazon India, ...

Realme X2 realme UI beta testing application open

realme CEO, Madhav Sheth confirmed the existence of realme UI back in October last year and said that it will offer a near-stock Android experience, since then there have been lots of speculation about realme UI. The company finally announced the realme UI rollout schedule back in November and shared a few teasers to give users an idea of what's coming their way. The company started recruiting realme UI Beta testers for realme XT and realme X2 Pro back in November, and as per some leaks, realme UI beta testing has already kicked off for realme X2 Pro. Now, the company is looking for testers who have experience in beta testing of software and reporting bugs. The post on realme community also mentions that the program is open for realme X2 users only and users are expected to sign an NDA (non-disclosure agreement) with the company and are supposed to provide own AADHAR card or other identification proofs, the company has shared a form that users need to fill to apply for the realme UI Beta testing. Check out this post to learn about features that realme UI brings to the devices. Though the recruitment is open to all users, active members on the Community usually ...

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 5G live images surface — punch-hole 120Hz OLED screen, Snapdragon 865, 108MP quad rear cameras, 65W fast charging

Xiaomi already confirmed that it will introduce Mi 10 powered by Snapdragon 865 Mobile platform with Samsung's 108MP sensor in Q1 2020. Today live images of the smartphone have surfaced revealing the design of the smartphone. The images show curved punch-hole screen, which should be AMOLED with 120Hz refresh rate and feature in-display fingerprint scanner, quad rear cameras, which should be similar to Mi Mix Alpha and a 3D curved glass back. The box confirms the Mi 10 Pro 5G name, and there should also be the standard Mi 10 version. It is said to feature dual speakers, one on the top and the other on the bottom, Hi-Res audio certification with USB Type-C audio. The 65W charger has also been revealed, faster than 40W wired fast charging in the Mi Mix Alpha, and it should come with Mi Charge Turbo 30W wireless fast charging support as well. Recent rumors said that the phone will be introduced on February 11 ahead of MWC, but we should get to know the official release date in a few days. Via

Black Shark partners with Tencent Games for its next-generation gaming phone

Black Shark, popular for its gaming smartphones has announced a partnership with Tencent games to explore innovation in gaming both in terms of software and hardware. The company said that it aims to provide users with a more diverse gaming experience. The company introduced the Black Shark 2 Pro smartphone back in July last year, so the Black Shark 3 is expected mid-2020, and the new partnership has created a lot of expectations. ASUS partnered with Tencent Games for the ROG Phone II last year, and even introduced Tencent customized Elite version at a cheaper rate in China. Last week images of the Black Shark smartphone had surfaced revealing its 120Hz display with option to switch between 60Hz, 90Hz and 120Hz Quad HD or 2K resolution with option to change to 1080p resolution. It is expected powered by Snapdragon 865, feature improved cooling mechanism, better cameras and a bigger battery compared to the predecessor. We should know more details in the coming weeks. Source 1, 2

Android 10 based realme UI – New Features and First look on realme 3 Pro and realme XT

realme recently unveiled their all-new customized user interface called realme UI. Android 10 based realme UI is crafted keeping the preferences and aesthetics of young consumers. The company claims that the new UI will offer smooth performance, elegant visuals, useful features, and is well-built for an enhanced and closer to stock Android experience. The company recently started rolling out realme UI 1.0 update, and here is a list of features that realme UI brings to realme 3 Pro and realme XT. Revamped UI: The entire user interface gets an overhaul with realme UI update, be it notification shade, quick settings tiles, settings app or about phone page, realme has tried creating a young and dynamic UI. [gallery size="large" link="file" ids="302807,302808,302809"] Customizable Icon Style: realme UI will bring an option to customize the Icon size and style. Apart from it, users will also be able to choose icon shapes such as Square, Circle, Squircle, etc, similar to what we have seen with stock Android 10. [gallery size="large" link="file" ids="302803,302804,302805"] Animated Wallpapers: realme has introduced Animated Wallpapers with realme UI, there are plenty of wallpapers to choose from. These wallpapers are inspired by natural, composition, life and future elements and can be applied to ...

Airtel launches new Rs. 179 prepaid bundle with truly unlimited calls, life insurance cover of Rs. 2 lakh

Airtel has launched new Rs. 179 pre-paid bundle with built-in Bharti Axa Life insurance cover of Rs 2 lakh, unlimited calling to any network, 2GB data, 300 SMS and a validity of 28 days. It also includes Airtel Xstream App Premium and Wynk Music. The company already offers Rs. 149 with similar benefits, but without life insurance. "The pack is designed to serve entry level smartphone users and feature phone users in semi-urban and rural markets. It will give these customers a simple and highly convenient channel to secure themselves and their families financially every time they recharge their Airtel mobile numbers," said the company. Commenting on the launch, Shashwat Sharma, Chief Marketing Officer, Bharti Airtel, said: Our innovative prepaid bundles with built-in term insurance plans have got positive response from customers and this has encouraged us to take the solution even deeper to the masses. The Rs. 179 recharge will offer one of the simplest and most accessible platforms to hundreds of millions of Indians to financially secure themselves and their families while staying connected on Airtel’s world-class network.