Realme Mobile Bonanza sale from March 25 to 28: Offers on Realme 3, U1 and Realme 2 Pro

Realme has announced three- day Mobile Bonanza sale for its realme 3, realme U1 and realme 2 Pro smartphones between 25th March and 28th March 2019 on Flipkart, Amazon.in, realme.com and offline stores. During the sale realme 3 will be available on 26th March at 12 noon on Flipkart and realme website with Rs. 500 instant discount on Axis Bank Debit and Credit cards on Flipkart. The Radiant Blue variant of realme 3 will go on sale for the first time through this sale. The company said that it has sold over 3,11,800 units in the first two rounds of sales. realme U1 and realme 2 Pro will also be available at a discounted rate during the sale on online and offline stores during the offer period. Discounts on realme phones from March 25 to 28 realme U1 — Starting at Rs. 9,999 (Rs. 1000 off) realme 2 Pro — Starting at Rs. 11,990 (Rs. 1000 off) realme 3 — Flat Rs. 500 instant discount on Axis Bank Credit & Debit Cards on Flipkart during March 26 sale Realme said that it has recently inaugurated its first Exclusive Service Centre (ESC) in New Delhi across strategic locations wherein the potential for walk-in customers are high and will establish 25 ESCs ...

Samsung develops first 3rd-generation 10nm-Class DRAM

Samsung Electronics has announced that it has developed a 3rd-generation 10-nanometer-class (1z-nm) eight-gigabit (Gb) Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) DRAM for the first time in the industry. Mass production of the 1z-nm 8Gb DDR4 will begin within the second half of this year to accommodate next-generation enterprise servers and high-end PCs expected to be launched in 2020. Samsung’s development of the 1z-nm DRAM paves the way for an accelerated global IT transition to next-generation DRAM interfaces such as DDR5, LPDDR5 and GDDR6. Following a full validation with a CPU manufacturer for eight-gigabyte (GB) DDR4 modules, Samsung will be actively collaborating with global customers to deliver an array of upcoming memory solutions. In line with current industry needs, Samsung plans to increase the portion of its main memory production at its Pyeongtaek site, while working with its global IT clients to meet the rising demand for state-of-the-art DRAM products. Jung-bae Lee, executive vice president of DRAM product & technology, Samsung Electronics, said: Our commitment to break through the biggest challenges in technology has always driven us toward greater innovation. We are pleased to have laid the groundwork again for stable production of next-generation DRAM that ensures the highest performance and energy efficiency. As we build out our ...

Vivo V15 Pro Review: Another step forward

Vivo launched the NEX last year with a no-notch design, in-display fingerprint sensor and a pop-up camera in India, soon after it was introduced in China. The design received praises since the price was compelling, so the company has brought all these things at a cheaper rate to the Indian market with the V15 Pro a few weeks back. This is good in terms of innovation, and the specifications look good on paper, but is the phone worth the price? Let use find out in the review. Display, Hardware and Design The phone packs a large 6.39-inch 19.5:9 Super AMOLED 2.5D curved glass screen with gentle rounded corners. It is a Full HD+ Ultra FullView Display with a pixel resolution of 2340 × 1080 pixels and a pixel density of about 403 PPI. The display is bright and the colors are vibrant since it has 100% P3 color gamut coverage. Sunlight legibility is good as well. The company says that the AMOLED panel is made of advanced E2 luminescent materials. Overall the display is gorgeous to look, thanks to the no-notch design and minimal bezels on the sides and the bottom. [gallery link="file" columns="2" size="large" ids="278277,278278"] You can adjust the display color temperature from the display settings, and ...

Samsung Galaxy Store offers optimized custom-curated, AI-recommended content

In an attempt to bring together all the features from Galaxy Apps and Galaxy Themes, Samsung Electronics has launched the Galaxy Store, a new platform for downloading apps and other content last month. Now it has detailed the features. For the uninitiated, the Galaxy Store brings together all the features from Galaxy Apps and Galaxy Themes that Galaxy users love, creating a whole new digital marketplace optimized for individual users. The Galaxy Store is exclusive for the Galaxy users allowing them to personalize the device with an array of apps and themes, ranging from Galaxy-exclusive content to partner apps that provide a diverse range of services. In this Store, users can buy purchase and select a variety of themes and fonts, new camera filters, photos with stickers and stamps, and new edge panel as well. Moreover, the Galaxy Watch and Gear users can also adjust their watch faces and download apps directly from the phone using the “Watch” tab in the Galaxy Store. Furthermore, the Galaxy Store has enhanced the recommendations feature, adding an AI-based analysis tool to the user-oriented UI. Moreover, there will be recommendations based on seasons, holidays and events throughout the year. Source

Vivo V15 with 6.53-inch FHD+ display, 6GB RAM, 32MP pop-up front camera, triple rear cameras launched in India for Rs. 23990

After the launch of V15 Pro last month, Vivo has launched the V15 after it was announced earlier this month.  It has a 6.53-inch FHD+ in-screel LCD with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection and 90.95% screen-to-body ratio instead of Super AMOLED display on the V15 Pro, and is powered by MediaTek Helio P70 SoC, compared to Snapdragon 675. It has the same 32-megapixel pop-up front camera, but this features a 12-megapixel dual-pixel rear camera, instead of quad-pixel units. The 5-megapixel depth sensor for portraits and an 8-megapixel 120-degree wide-angle cameras are retained. It has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor instead of in-display fingerprint sensor, and has a 4000 mAh battery with support for Dual-Engine fast charging and a micro USB port. Vivo V15 specifications 6.53-inch (2340 × 1080 pixels) Full HD+ 19:5:9 aspect ratio display with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection Octa Core MediaTek Helio P70 12nm processor (Quad 2.1GHz Cortex A73 + Quad 2GHz Cortex A53 CPUs) with 900MHz ARM Mali-G72 MP3 GPU 6GB RAM, 64GB storage, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD Android 9.0 (Pie) with Funtouch OS 9 Dual SIM (nano + nano) 12MP (Dual Pixel) rear camera with f/1.78 aperture,  5MP depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture, 8MP AI 120-degree Super wide angle camera with f/2.2 aperture ...

Xiaomi’s upcoming Android One smartphones said to feature in-display fingerprint sensor, 32MP front camera

It has been close to eight months since the Mi A2, Xiaomi's second Android One smartphone was launched. Earlier this year a report from XDA said that the company is working on its successor code-named orchid_sprout. Now a new report says that the company is working on two Android One phones codenamed 'bamboo_sprout' and 'cosmos_sprout' along with another phone codenamed 'pyxis' which should be the Chinese version of one of these phones. This report reveals that both the phones will feature an in-display fingerprint scanner, unlike the rear-mounted fingerprint scanner on both the Mi A1 and Mi A2. It also reveals that the phone will also come with a 32-megapixel front camera with 4-in-1 pixel binning technology that combines the information from four pixels to create one large pixel. Pixel binning is already available in the Mi A2 and most of Xiaomi's smartphones. Other specifications are not available yet, but the top-end model could be powered by Snapdragon 675 SoC like the Redmi Note 7 Pro. We can also expect a similar Dot Notch as the Redmi Note 7 series, compared to no-notch design on the predecessor, and possibly an AMOLED panel to compete with the Samsung Galaxy A50. We might see the Chinese version of ...

Xiaomi integrates Google Lens into MIUI Camera App

Google, at I/O 2017 unveiled Google Lens with the ability to identify objects and, and at I/O 2018 it announced that Lens will be available directly in the camera app on supported devices from various OEMs including LG, Motorola, Xiaomi, HMD/Nokia and OnePlus. Google Lens is already available as a standalone app on the Google Play Store and can also be accessed from Google Photos. Other than Google, OnePlus, ASUS, Nokia, Motorola and other OEMs have already integrated Google Lens inside the system camera app, and now Xiaomi has also updated its MIUI Camera app which brings Google Lens integration. Head over to MIUI camera app on your smartphone to use Google Lens. [gallery link="file" size="large" ids="278260,278259,278257"] As of now, Google Lens integration is available in MIUI Camera app version 3.0 which may not be available on all the Xiaomi smartphones, but we can expect Xiaomi to roll out the feature to all devices in the future. Source

Vivo V15 Pro Camera Samples

Vivo launched its  V15 Pro smartphone in India last month for Rs. 28990. It has triple rear cameras that includes a 48-megapixel  1/2.25″ main sensor (12MP Effective Pixel) with f/1.8 aperture, which should be ISOCELL Bright GM1 sensor, 5-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture, 8-megapixel AI 120-degree Super wide angle camera with f/2.4 aperture. Similar to most of the phones with 48MP sensor, this uses 'four-in-one pixel' technology to combine four adjacent pixels into a single 1.6μm large pixel. It has a 32-megapixel pop-up front camera with Samsung ISOCELL GD1 sensor with f/2.0 aperture. The camera UI is similar to other Vivo phones. On the top there is a flash toggle, HDR toggle, option to enable portrait light effect, Live Photo and Settings option where you can enable 48MP option. On the bottom there is Image Recognizer option, timer, Filters, portrait bokeh, ultra-wide toggle and option to switch to 19.5:9 aspect ratio from 4:3 easily. There is a preview window on the bottom left, shutter button next to it and front and rear camera toggle on the bottom right. You can also switch to several modes including DOC (Documents), PRO (to adjust ISO (0 to 3200), Exposure, Shutter Speed (1/12000 to 32 seconds), White Balance and ...

Oculus Rift S VR headset with Inside-out Tracking, new design announced

Oculus at the GDC 2019 announced its new PC-powered headset; the Oculus Rift S. It works with the Rift platform, giving users access to the top-selling and most immersive VR titles and other games like Asgard’s Wrath, Defector, and Stormland. It has improved optics with 1,280 × 1,440 resolution per eye (2,560 × 1,440 total) and LCD display with for a sharper picture with higher pixel density for an even more immersive gaming experience, says the company. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vPz9KFXWTk It has been co-designed by Lenovo with feedback from the Lenovo Legion gaming community. It promises increased comfort, better weight distribution, and improved light blocking, as well as a simple, single-cable system for a clutter-free experience. The Rift S has integrated audio system, similar to the Oculus Quest and Oculus Go, with a headphone jack that lets you use your own favorite headphones. It features Oculus Insight inside-out tracking technology that uses computer vision algorithms so that Oculus Insight captures, traces, and navigates physical spaces in real time. It features five sensors to maximize tracking volume in support of the existing Rift library. The Oculus Touch controllers have been redesigned for inside-out tracking, bring familiar hand presence and input so you can grab, point, and gesture through the ...

HUAWEI P30 and P30 Pro teased in images, pre-booking offers revealed

HUAWEI is all set to introduce its flagship P30 and P30 Pro series on Tuesday, March 26th. After press shots and detailed specifications surfaced recently, the phone has been teased several images on the official website and the pre-order offers for Europe have been revealed. Pre-booking offers include free Sonos One worth €229 with the P30 and the Sonos One and a wireless charger worth €288 along with the P30 Pro for pre-orders starting March 26th till April 30th. It also confirms 40 MP main + 20MP Ultra Wide + 8MP Telephoto + TOF Leica Quad cameras with 10x hybrid zoom for the P30 Pro and  40MP main +20MP Ultra Wide +8MP Telephoto Leica triple cameras with 5x hybrid zoom for the P30. These phones will pack a 32MP front camera, in-display fingerprint scanner and will be powered by  Kirin 980 SoC with 6GB of RAM for the P30 and 8GB RAM for the P30 Pro. These phone will come with a 6.1-inch and a 6.47-inch FHD+ OLED screen, respectively and will come with HDR support. The HUAWEI P30 is said to cost 749 Euros (US$ 854 / Rs. 58590 approx.) for the 6GB RAM with 128GB storage version, while the P30 Pro is said to be priced at 999 Euros (US$ ...