Nubia RedMagic 5G with 6.65-inch FHD+ 144Hz AMOLED display, Snapdragon 865, up to 16GB RAM announced

ZTE's nubia brand just announced the RedMagic 5G, the company's latest flagship smartphone as it had promised. It packs a 6.65-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with 144Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate, follow-up response time of 14.9ms, a sliding response time of 45ms, and a click response time of 32.2ms. The phone is powered by Snapdragon 865 with up to 16GB LPDDR5 RAM, comes with new L-shaped cooling pipe and new Active Liquid-Cooling with Turbo Fan 3.0 is 200% cooler from previous RedMagic phones and has increased the air flow volume by 30% and also features multilayer thermal graphite. The phone users dual IC game Shoulder Trigger Buttons that have also been improved to have 300Hz touch refresh rate and down to 2ms touch delay. The phone has biometric In-screen Fingerprint scanner and comes with 64MP Sony IMX686 main camera, along with a 8MP wide angle lens, and a 2MP Bokeh lens, and a 12 MP front camera. It packs a 4,500mAh battery with 55W fast charging. Nubia RedMagic 5G specifications 6.65-inch (1080 × 2340 pixels) Full HD+ 19.5:9 AMOLED display with 144Hz refresh rate 2.84GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 865 7nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 650 GPU 8GB /12GB / 16GB ...

DishTV launches ‘d2h Stream’ Android TV setup box and ‘d2h Magic’ Alexa-enabled streaming stick

DishTV, a satellite direct-to-home (DTH) Company is launching two new products in India as part of their 'Connected Devices' namely: the d2h stream Hybrid HD Set-Top Box and d2h Magic (Voice enabled) streaming stick. The d2h stream is an Android TV 9.0 based HD Set-Top Box that can provide a smartTV experience with any TV. It comes with built-in Google Assistant, Chromecast, Dolby audio and all popular OTT platforms like Watcho, Amazon Prime Video, Zee5, Voot, ALTBalaji, YouTube and more. Included with the d2h Stream is an Alexa built in Remote that can be used to operate and control the device with simple voice commands. DishTV had earlier launched the d2h Magic in August 2019. Now, they have launched an upgraded version that is Alexa voice enabled via an included remote control. It is designed to convert your existing DishTV STB into a smart hub that can access content, get the latest new, set reminders for their favourite programs and more. The d2h Stream is available at a price of Rs. 3999 for new subscribers & Rs. 2499 for existing subscribers. The d2h Magic (voice enabled) is available at a price of Rs. 1199 for those customers who have the HDRF (v7000 series) STB only. Commenting on the ...

These ColorOS 7 highlights make Reno 3 Pro delightful to use!

Over the past week, I’ve been using the OPPO Reno 3 Pro. If you ask anyone what the highlight of this phone is, they would say the dual punch hole 44MP camera at the front, but I’d say ColorOS 7. For me, hardware is something replicatable depending on the range of the prices, just like dual punch hole could be replicated, whereas software is becoming a key indicator to set a smartphone apart from the others. ColorOS is what makes the OPPO devices very unique. As OPPO’s first smartphone with the latest ColorOS 7 on top of Android 10, the Reno 3 Pro gains an impressively updated look and feel, interestingly designed media and gaming features and important privacy and safety controls. Let’s dive into ColorOS 7 on the OPPO Reno 3 Pro. [gallery columns="2" size="large" link="file" ids="306896,306895"] First, let’s talk about the look and feel of ColorOS 7 on the Reno 3 Pro. ColorOS has always tried to look good and feel good but this time OPPO has taken it to the next level. The icon customization toolkit gains something to enable some really delectable and customizable icon sets from third-party designers. You can have icons with any of the three ...

OnePlus to invest $30 million to scale up 5G research and development labs

Yesterday OnePlus confirmed that its next flagship series will come with 5G support. Today it has announced that it will invest almost US$ 30 million to scale up 5G research and development labs, showcasing its commitment to bringing 5G technology to more users worldwide. The company started 5G research as early as 2016, and said that it plans to extend its plans to push 5G research and development forward, allowing OnePlus users to enjoy fast and smooth experiences on 5G. Supporting both hardware and software research and development, OnePlus' 5G labs, located in Shenzhen and Taipei, mainly focus on achieving better user experiences of 5G technology on OnePlus' devices. The scope of OnePlus 5G labs includes research and development in areas like radio frequency (RF) circuits, antennas and multi-media (camera, audio, and display), said the company. The labs also conduct software research for communication protocol, throughput optimization, performance, power, stability and user scenario testing. They can also support regulation certification and operator access pre-testing, helping to push the 5G adoption forward. OnePlus is also conducting 5G testing efforts in the R&D centre, in Hyderabad, India, which was established last year. Commenting on the same, Pete Lau, Founder and CEO, OnePlus, said: 5G is a top ...

LAVA Pay non-internet digital payment solution for feature phones launched

LAVA, an Indian manufacturer of mobile handsets, is launching their non-internet based digital payment solution in India called the LAVA Pay. The app will come pre-installed in upcoming LAVA feature phones and can also be installed in existing handsets by visiting a LAVA service center. It features a simple UI, where the user would need to enter the mobile number of the receiver, the payment amount and then finally the UPI pin or transaction code to authenticate the transaction. Once completed, both the sender and receiver will receive notifications for the transaction. Users will also be able to check account balances from within the app itself. To do so, a user needs to go their nearest bank branch to configure application with the account details and such. Commenting on the launch, Tejinder Singh, Head-Product, Lava International said: India has roughly 500 million feature phone users, however, most of these users still do offline financial transaction for lack of internet connectivity on their phones. Lava Pay is the first solution for digital financial transactions without the requirement of internet connectivity. The fully secure Lava app with a very simple UI for ease of transactions is aimed at empowering feature phone users by eliminating the need ...

Samsung funbelievable 32-inch and 43-inch TVs launched in India starting at Rs. 12990

Samsung has launched new #funbelievable Series of TVs in 32-inch HD and 43-inch FHD Smart TV variants. These come with distinctive features such as Personal Computer Mode, Content Guide, Music System, Internet browsing capabilities and many more, says Samsung. The Samsung funbelievable Series will also offer a 32-inch non-smart TV variant. The funbelievable Series will start from a price of Rs. 12,990 and come with two-year warranty. These will be available at all Samsung Smart Plazas, leading consumer electronic stores and across online platforms, including Samsung’s official online store Samsung Shop. Samsung funbelievable Smart TV features Personal Computer Mode: This feature allows you to transform your Smart TV to your own personal computer, using it for much more than just browsing. Consumers can create documents or work from the cloud for creating school or office presentations. They can also mirror their laptop on the Smart TV screen wirelessly without an internet connection for a big screen or extended screen experience. Through the remote access feature, users can access their laptop or personal computer from any location over the internet. Content Guide: With Content Guide, users can spend more time watching rather than searching. It helps users find their favorite movies & TV ...

Redmi Note 9 Pro Unboxing and First Impressions

Smartphone brands have been on a launch spree lately and we have been seeing back to back smartphone launches from various brands in India. On similar lines, Xiaomi's Redmi brand has launched the Redmi Note 9 Series and this comes almost after 5 months of the launch of Redmi Note 8 Series. At an online event today, Redmi India launched two new smartphones - Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max. We got the Redmi Note 9 Pro and here's our first impressions of the same. Check out our unboxing of Redmi Note 9 Pro (in Tamil) here. Unboxing Video (in Tamil) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dvB0IONHhk Box Contents Redmi Note 9 Pro smartphone 6GB + 128GB in Interstellar Black color USB Type-C Cable 18W charger (5V-3A/9V/2A/12V-1.5A) SIM Ejector tool Protective case User manual and warranty information Design and Display [gallery columns="2" link="file" size="large" ids="307312,307311,307325,307324"] Redmi Note 9 Pro features a glass sandwich design and has Gorilla Glass 5 protection on the front and back. The button placements are similar to Redmi Note 8 Pro except the position of the fingerprint scanner. The volume rockers and the power button are located to the right and this time around, the power button houses the fingerprint scanner, just like ...

Tenda F6 V4.0 N300 Wi-Fi Router launched in India for Rs. 1199

Tenda is expanding their wireless router portfolio in India with the launch of the F6 V4.0 N300 Wireless router. It features a Qualcomm processor, 2×2 MIMO technology, 4 omni-directional antennas, Repeater Mode and more. The router is designed for small to medium-sized apartments, offering full coverage with its four 5-dBi External Omni-Directional Antennas. The quality and stability of these connections are also improved with its 2x2 MIMO Technology. Being an N300 router, it broadcasts in the 2.4 GHz range, offering local speed of up to 300mbps. Other modes in the router include a Wi-Fi Signal Extender and Universal Repeater Mode. The Tenda F6 V4.0 Wi-Fi Router will be available in White colour exclusively on Amazon for a price of Rs. 1199 Commenting on the launch, John Dong, Director, Tenda India said: We at Tenda work towards bringing high-end technology to our users to ease their living. With the launch of Tenda F6 Wireless N300 easy setup router, we are bringing a new generation of affordable yet powerful Wi-Fi routers into the Indian market offering a wide range of alternatives to buy from.

Logitech introduces POWERED wireless chargers including 3-in-1 Dock

Logitech is getting into the wireless charger accessories game with the launch of three products as part of its POWERED lineup — the Logitech POWERED 3-in-1 Dock, Logitech POWERED Stand and Logitech POWERED Pad. They all feature Qi-wireless charging with simple, reliable designs that can be placed in any room such as the bedroom, kitchen or office. The first product, the Logitech POWERED 3-in-1 Dock is designed with the Apple Ecosystem in mind. The dock features wireless charging coil positions for the iPhone, AirPods and Apple Watch simultaneously with 7.5W fast charging support, which is offered by very few companies currently. It will be available in two colours: graphite and white. The Logitech POWERED Wireless Charging Stand, well, it is a stand that has a wireless charging coil inside it. It is more ideal for users who want to use their when wirelessly charging it, or make video calls, check notifications and email. The Powered Wireless charging stand will come in two colours: graphite and white. And finally, the Logitech POWERED Wireless Charging Pad is a standard wireless charger that we are used to. With a clean and simple design that comes with four colour options: graphite, white, lilac and blue sage, the POWERED ...

Redmi Note 9 Pro and Note 9 Pro Max with 6.67-inch FHD+ Dotdisplay, Snapdragon 720G, 5020mAh battery launched in India starting at Rs. 12999

Xiaomi's Redmi brand just launched Redmi Note 9 Pro and Note 9 Pro Max, two new smartphones as a successor of last year’s Redmi Note 8 Pro in India, as it had promised. These phones have a 6.67-inch Full HD+ LCD screen with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Protection and are powered by the latest Snapdragon 720G 8nm SoC. The Redmi Note 9 Pro features a 48-megapixel primary rear camera with Samsung GM2 Sensor, while the Note 9 Pro Max comes with a 64-megapixel camera with Samsung GW1 sensor. Other cameras are similar that includes an 8-megapixel 120° ultra-wide angle lens, 5-megapixel 2cm macro sensor and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. There is a 32-megapixel camera on the front in Note 9 Pro Max and the Note 9 Pro has a 16-megapixel camera. These have a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, glass back with Aurua Balance design and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. These come with dedicated dual SIM and microSD card slots, and pack a 50200mAh battery, compared to 4500mAh battery in the predecessor. The Redmi Note 9 Pro comes with support for 18W fast charging and the Pro Max comes with 33W fast charging that can charge up to 50% in under 30 ...