LG W10 Alpha with 5.71-inch Raindrop display, Android 9 Pie launched in India for Rs. 9999

LG launched its new W-series smartphones last year in India with three models W10, W30 and W30 Pro. Following that, LG has now added a new model to the lineup — LG W10 Alpha and it is positioned below the W30 smartphone. LG W10 Alpha sports a 5.71-inch HD+ Raindrop notch display with a resolution of 1520 x 720 pixels, and 19:9 aspect ratio. It is powered by the Octa-Core UNISOC (previously Spreadtrum) SC9863 processor paired with 3GB of RAM with 32GB of internal storage. The design is quite similar to the W10, but this has a small notch and unlike the W10, the W10 Alpha does not have a fingerprint scanner. Coming to the optics, the W10 Alpha sports a single 8MP rear camera, and an 8MP front-facing camera. The cameras feature AI-powered effects like Bokeh, Face Beauty and Face cute. It supports Dual SIM Dual 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, AGPS, and OTG. It runs on Android 9 Pie and lastly, it packs a 3450mAh battery. LG W10 Alpha specifications 5.71-inch (1520 x 720 pixels) 18.9:9 HD+ FullVision display with Raindrop notch 1.6GHz Octa-Core UNISOC SC9863 processor with IMG8322 GPU 3GB RAM, 32GB storage, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD ...

Sony Xperia L4 with 6.2-inch 21:9 display, triple rear cameras announced

Sony Mobile has announced Xperia L4 smartphone, successor of last year's Xperia L3. The phone packs a 6.2-inch HD+ LCD screen with 21:9 aspect ratio, is powered by MediaTek Helio P22 with 3GB RAM and 64GB storage that is further expandable. It runs on Android Pie with Sony’s custom skin on top. It features triple rear cameras that includes 13-megapixel main, 5-megapixel ultra-wide and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. There is also a 8-megapixel camera on the front. It has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and packs a 3,580mAh battery with support for fast charging via USB Type-C. Sony Xperia L4 specifications 6.2-inch (1680x720 pixels) HD+ 21:9 display Octa-Core MediaTek Helio P22 12nm processor with IMG PowerVR GE8320 GPU 3GB RAM, 64GB  storage, expandable memory up to 512GB with microSD Android 9.0 (Pie) Single / Dual SIM 13MP rear camera with LED flash, f/2.0 aperture, 5MP 117° ultra-wide sensor with f/2.2 aperture, 2MP depth sensor with f/2.2 aperture 8MP front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture Side-mounted fingerprint sensor Dimensions: 159 x 71 x 8.7mm; Weight: 178g Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz)/(5GHz), Bluetooth 5.0, GPS+ GLONASS, USB Type-C, NFC 3,580mAh built-in battery with fast charging The Sony Xperia L4 comes in Black and Blue and will ...

OLA integrates in-app emergency button with Bengaluru City Police control room

OLA revamped its app with a new user interface, safety features recently and the earlier last year, the company also acquired Pikup.ai, an artificial intelligence startup based out of Bangalore. Following that, OLA launched its new ‘Guardian’ AI-enabled safety feature in India and Australia, after rolling it out as a pilot program. On similar lines, now the company has integrated its 'emergency button' with the police control room. OLA's integration with the Bengaluru City Police control room will enable seamless sharing of ride-information, says the company. With this integration, users will have a choice to call the police directly via 100 and the police will have real-time access to the customer’s ride information including the vehicle’s GPS coordinates, enabling quicker response and on-ground support from the nearest police team. On-phone assistance will also be provided by Ola’s Safety Response Team (SRT) alongside the assistance from the police department. In case of an emergency, the following information is passed on to the Police department: Customer Details Name City Address (NA in case if the customer has not given any address) Mobile number Email Emergency Contact details (up to 5 contacts) Gender Emergency Details Date & time Emergency Message GPS coordinates of the vehicle ...

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip priced in India at Rs. 1,09,999, pre-booking begins February 21

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Flip at the Galaxy Unpacked 2020 event alongside the Galaxy S20 Series last week. Today the company has announced the smartphone for the Indian market priced at Rs. 1,09,999 and said that it will be available for pre-order staring tomorrow on Samsung e-shop and select retail stores. Buyers from Samsung e-shop will be offered premium white glove delivery in 10 cities, said the company. In-Box Offers Accidental damage coverage, which includes one-time screen protection and a 24X7 Dedicated Call Center Support (1800-20-7267864). 1-year Samsung Care+ Protection that includes 1-time screen damage protection service for inner screen and external screen at discounted fee (at the time of repair) 4 Month free YouTube premium Subscription Up to 12 month Interest Free EMI Samsung Galaxy Z Flip flaunts a 6.7-inch FULL HD+ Dynamic AMOLED main display with a 21.9:9 aspect ratio and a resolution of 2636 x 1080 pixels. Samsung calls this Infinity Flex display, has proprietary bendable Ultra-Thin Glass (UTG) and lasts for 2,00,000 folds. Since it is a foldable phone, it flaunts a 1.1-inch external/cover Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 300 x 112 resolution. There is a dedicated ‘Flex mode’ that splits apps in half and puts the ...

Android location access to become safer and more transparent with Android 11

With the launch of the Android 11 Developer Preview for Pixel devices, Google is showing its commitment towards making user location data more safe and transparent to users. They have announced a bunch of changes in the preview that ensures unnecessary access to a users' location is limited along with timelines for developers to adhere for their future app launches. One of the main changes that users will see with Android 11 is the ability to share location access to an app just that one time. It is similar in functionality to how location permissions currently work in Apples iOS. With Android 10, Google enabled the option for users to allow an app to read location data only if the user was actively using the app. Before that, users could only either turn location access on or off. Soon with Android 11, Google is giving users the ability to only give the app their location data “Only this time”. This way, users can choose to not give an app its location data forever. Another change is that if the developer wishes to have constant access to location data for the app, users will need to go to the apps' location permission page ...

Samsung starts mass production of 7nm and 6nm-based mobile chips at new V1 EUV semiconductor line in Korea

Samsung today announced that it has opened new V1 semiconductor fabrication line in Hwaseong, Korea, dedicated to the extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography technology and produces chips using process node of 7 nanometer (nm) and below. It started building it back in February 2018, and began test wafer production in the second half of 2019. The V1 line is currently producing state-of-the-art mobile chips with 7 and 6nm process technology, and the company said that it will continue to adopt finer circuitry up to the 3nm process node. Samsung already said that the cumulative total investment in the V1 line will reach US$6 billion by the end of 2020, and the total capacity from 7nm and below process node is expected to triple from that of 2019. Together with the S3 line, the V1 line is expected to play a pivotal role in responding to fast-growing global market demand for single-digit node foundry technologies. “As semiconductor geometries grow smaller, the adoption of EUV lithography technology has become increasingly important, as it enables scaling down of complex patterns on wafers and provides an optimal choice for next-generation applications such as 5G, AI, and Automotive,” said Samsung. With the V1 line in operation, Samsung now has ...

Microsoft launches new Office app that combines Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for all iOS and Android users

Microsoft Office is arguably the most powerful suite of applications for the work, home, and school on the PC and Mac. However, they didn't have much of a presence in the mobile app space. Now Microsoft plans to change that with the launch of the new Office app for both iOS and Android that consolidates Word, Powerpoint and Excel into one app. It was released in beta for Android users back in November last year. Combining all three products into one app reduces the hassle for users who don't have to install three different apps anymore. Microsoft claims that they have achieved this while still maintaining almost all functionality of the three individual apps. A functionality included in this release is a feature called Lens technology. With it users can use their phone camera to converting images into editable Word and Excel documents, scan PDFs and capture even whiteboards with digital enhancements. Microsoft has also made it easier to perform simple tasks when working on a mobile device like quick notes, signing PDFs, scanning QR codes and more. Other features that were added since the preview are support for third-party storage services, templates and more.      Microsoft has a lot of features planned ...

Vivo Z6 5G with Snapdragon 765G, liquid cooling, 5000mAh battery with 44W fast charging to be announced on February 29

Vivo is all set to introduce Z6 5G, the company's new mid-range 5G smartphone in China on February 29th. The company has also shared images of the phone which shows a punch-hole display, quad rear cameras and a rear mounted fingerprint scanner, so it should use an LCD screen compared to AMOLED screen. Vivo has also confirmed that the phone will be powered by Snapdragon 765G SoC with support for dual-mode 5G, liquid cooling for heat dissipation and a 5000mAh battery with support for 44W ultra-fast flash charge via USB Type-C. The Vivo Z6 5G will come in Blue, Aurora Black, and Silver colors, and should be available in several RAM and storage variants. We should know all the details including the price when the phone goes official next week. Some reports say that this will be the most affordable 5G phone, cheaper than the Redmi K30 5G that starts at 1999 yuan (US$ 285 / Rs. 20,395 approx.) for the 6GB + 64GB version. Source

Xiaomi opens crowdfunding for Mi Electric Toothbrush T300 in India for Rs. 1299

Xiaomi today opened crowd funding for its new Mi Electric Toothbrush T300 in India. It has Magnetic Levitation Sonic Motor, DuPont Tynex StaClean Antimicrobial bristles, EquiClean Auto Timer, IPX7 Water0Proof body and promises, 25 days Battery Life on a single charge. Xiaomi says that the brush-heads need to be replaced every 3-4 months and it will be sold separately on mi.com in the future. Features of Mi Electric Toothbrush T300 Powered by a superior magnetic levitation sonic motor, the electric toothbrush successfully produces up to 31000 vibrations per minute buzzing away at the bacteria, food particles and stains with less effort on your part The DuPont Tynex StaClean Antimicrobial Bristles are soft, thin-tipped and are set at a 10° angle that effectively loosens and whisks plaque and debris from even the blind spots of your teeth and gums Features Dual-Pro Brush Modes to match tour preferred style and pace. The EquiClean Auto Timer goes off after 2 minutes pausing after every 30 seconds, so you are reminded to switch sides. IPX7 water-proof design and the plastic brush head cover case makes storage simple and hassle-free The base features 3 different color rings for easy identification among family members A Low Noise ...

HiFuture FlyBuds True Wireless Earbuds with Touch Controls launched for Rs. 2499

HiFuture, a consumer audio manufacturer, has launched FlyBuds, the company's latest True Wireless Earbuds with Bluetooth 5.0 chip, and it says that this is the most affordable touch sensor-enabled True Wireless Earbuds in India. Highlights of HiFuture FlyBuds  Bluetooth 5.0 to connect to devices Built-in dynamic N42 Neodymium magnet driver offers rich sound with crisp treble and powerful and deep bass. Graphene drivers oscillate with extreme precision to bring you sound with extraordinary sound signature and an ultra-realistic listening experience Earpieces feature 45° angled nozzles extended by a small stem for nice seal and noise isolation. Earphones have an ergonomic fit and sit neatly in the ear canal giving you enhanced comfort and security Each earpiece weighs 5 grams, and the entire weight of the device with the charging case is just 45 grams Case is slim, yet robust and slips easily in your pocket, sports 3 LED indicators and a pairing button Intelligent Touch Sensor Controls on the earpieces let you power them on and off, play music, pause, skip forward or backward a track, answer incoming calls from your phone, and summon Siri or Google Voice. Splash resistant (IPX5 certified) 4 hours of playback on a single charge, 500mAh ...