Xiaomi Black Shark 2 will come with Liquid Cool 3.0 technology, company confirms

Xiaomi is expected to launch the Black Shark 2 smartphone in the next couple of months. Ahead of the official unveiling, Xiaomi has confirmed one of the features that we will be seeing on the smartphone. In the first promo image, Black Shark has confirmed that the new smartphone will come with Liquid Cool 3.0 technology.

The new cooling technology is expected to keep the thermal levels down, especially when playing graphics intense games. Sadly, further details about the tech aren’t available at the moment. The upcoming smartphone was recently spotted in a benchmark listing which revealed Snapdragon 855 octa-core SoC and 8GB of RAM. The device logged a model number SKW-A0, and likely come with 27W fast-charging support, just like the Mi 9.

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Rumors have also pointed out that unlike the predecessor, the new smartphone will come with a big, bezel-less display. There is also a possibility where the smartphone may come with 12GB of RAM. Moving on, the smartphone is expected to run Android 9 Pie OS out-the-box.

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Being a gaming smartphone, Game Turbo mode to improve gaming experience, in the form of network, CPU and GPU boost is expected. There is no word on the exact launch date or pricing, but considering that the company has officially started teasing the smartphone, the launch could be just around the corner. The company has already revealed that it will soon be entering the Indian smartphone market. It remains to be seen if it will launch the Black Shark first, or directly launch the Black Shark 2.

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Samsung Health App Integrates Calm's Meditation, Relaxation Programs to Reduce Stress

The Samsung Health app now has a Mindfulness section wherein you can start meditation and relaxation programs powered by Calm.

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Windows Lite is real; likely to be aimed at Chromebook-like laptops, dual-screen devices

New information spotted online has confirmed previous reports about the existence of Windows Lite. According to reports, the presence of a Lite version for Windows has been confirmed along with why Microsoft is making such a move. Diving into the details, the company is making this version to target Chromebook-like devices along with upcoming dual-screen devices. The report revealed that such devices may launch in the market later this year. Though that depends on how ready the PC and chip makers are.

Talking about the “Windows Lite” version. essentially it is “a more stripped-down version of Windows” that has been prioritized for devices with two screens. This is in line with the new hardware lineup that Intel has been trying to create with other OEMs as noted in a report by The Verge. According to the report, it is likely that future devices may look like the much-rumored Courier along with dual screen laptops or even any with a foldable display as we saw in a number of devices at Mobile World Congress 2019.

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Even though the devices are not ready, it looks like the company wants to be ready for the future of computing devices. As part of building Windows Lite, the company is also working on Composable Shell or C-Shell along with Windows Core OS, a more modular version of the current Windows Shell. The modular version is currently powering Windows on new devices including HoloLens 2, and the upcoming Surface Hub 2X.

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According to the report, the interface of the Windows Lite will be somewhat similar to what we see on the full version of Windows. Though, it will also look similar to the interface on the Surface Hub shell along with the functionality from the Windows Phone Continuum UI. Though it is possible that the interface may undergo significant changes before the final version.

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OnePlus ‘March Madness’ campaign to offer additional Rs 2,000 off on exchange, giveaways and more

Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus has announced a new promotional campaign called “March Madness” which kicks off today, and will continue for a month. Under this promotional campaign, smartphone buyers can avail additional Rs 2,000 off when they exchange their old smartphone for a new OnePlus 6T.

The offer will be valid for purchases made on Amazon India, OnePlus.in and the company’s exclusive stores, Croma and Reliance Digital outlets. There will also be exclusive offers such as no-cost-EMI on using credit and debit cards from select banks, and special giveaways in the form of bundled accessories. However, OnePlus did not further clarify anything about these accessories.

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OnePlus 6T is the company’s 2018 flagship smartphone featuring an in-display fingerprint scanner, and face unlock tech. The smartphone flaunts a 6.41-inch AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection. It is powered by a Snapdragon 845 octa-core SoC, up to 10GB RAM, 256GB storage, and Warp Charge 30 that can charge half the battery in about 20 minutes.

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Meanwhile, OnePlus has emerged as the best-selling premium smartphone brand in 2018, as per Counterpoint. Maintaining number one position in the premium smartphone market for third quarter, the brand has captured a market share of 36 percent, the report stated. Now, the company is gearing up to launch the OnePlus 7 smartphone, and leaks suggest that it will come with a pop-up selfie snapper, and triple rear camera setup. The company is also working on a 5G smartphone, and the prototype of the same was also showcased at MWC 2019 in Barcelona.

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'Paytm First' Subscription Launched to Counter Amazon Prime and Flipkart Plus, Priced at Rs. 750 a Year

Paytm First offers subscriptions to services such as Zomato Gold, Gaana, Sony Liv, ViU Premium, and Eros Now at an annual charge of Rs. 750.

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Panasonic Eluga Ray 800 launched in India, priced at Rs 9,999: Specifications, features

Though Panasonic hasn’t been very active in the smartphone space, it hasn’t completely given up either. After launching the Eluga Ray 600 back in October last year, the company has today launched a new device, dubbed Eluga Ray 800. The smartphone is priced at Rs 9,999, and it is being made available across multiple e-commerce sites and offline retail channels.

Panasonic Eluga Ray 800 features, specifications

The current trend in the space is to launch devices with tall bezel-less displays. Yet Panasonic has launched a device with a design that feels quite dated. The Eluga Ray 800 features a metallic body with a more traditional 16:9 aspect ratio.

As far as specifications and features are concerned, the Eluga Ray 800 sports a 5.5-inch full HD (1920×1080 pixels) display with Corning Gorilla Glass protection. Under the hood is an unspecified octa-core chipset paired with 4GB of RAM. There is 64GB internal storage on offer, which can be expanded up to 128GB using a microSD card.

Even in the photography department, the Eluga Ray 800 feels a tad dated when compared to its rivals. At the back is a 13-megapixel autofocus primary sensor, while at the front there is an 8-megapixel selfie snapper accompanied by a LED flash.

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Making sure everything ticks is a decent 4,000mAh battery, and for security, there’s a fingerprint sensor on the front. Connectivity options include dual-SIM card slots, 4G VoLTE support, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth- BT4.2, and OTG support. If you thought the design was old, the Eluga Ray 800 runs an outdated Android 7.0 Nougat out-of-the-box. Also built-in is Panasonic’s trademark AI assistant called Arbo Hub – the ‘Go-to’ app for all the user needs.

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On paper, Panasonic seems like a generation late in introducing the Eluga Ray 800. Despite the relatively low price tag, the smartphone feels outdated and grossly inadequate when you consider the other devices that are on offer. At this price point, the benchmarks are being set by the likes of Realme 3 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 that are way ahead in every possible sense.

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Amazon Fab Phones Fest: Get discounts of up to Rs 16,901 on smartphones from Samsung, Xiaomi, Apple and Honor

The three-day sale on Amazon, called Fab Phone Fest, offers up to 40% discount on mobiles and accessories. Here is a look at some of the handsets that are selling on discount right now

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Vivo V15 Pro set to go on sale on March 6: Price and specifications

Last month, Vivo launched its Vivo V15 Pro in India on February 20 with a price label of Rs 28,990. The company says that the Vivo V15 Pro has managed to clock more than 1 lakh pre-orders till March 5, 2019. Now, the smartphone is all set to go on sale for the first time on March 6 across offline and online channels starting midnight onwards.

Customers considering to buy this handset can get up to 12 months no-cost EMI option including Bajaj Finance, five percent of cashback with HDFC (Debit/Credit Card EMI transactions and Credit cards regular transactions) and loyalty benefit of Rs 1,000 over above exchange value and more. It comes in Topaz Blue and Ruby Red color option. Furthermore, the device offers the world’s first 32-megapixel pop-up selfie camera and the first one to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 chipset in India.

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The Vivo V15 Pro (review) is equipped with a 6.39-inch Super AMOLED Ultra FullView panel along with 19:9 aspect ratio and 91.64 percent of screen-to-body-ratio. The handset runs on the company’s Funtouch OS 9 version based on Android 9 Pie operating system. The Snapdragon 675 AIE chipset is backed by 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The Chinese company gives an option to expand storage by up to 256GB using a microSD card.

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Speaking of the camera department, the Vivo V15 Pro comes with triple rear cameras, comprising of a 12-megapixel (48 million quad-pixel sensor) camera with an f/1.8 aperture, an 8-megapixel AI super wide-angle sensor and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. For shooting selfies, Vivo has fused a 32-megapixel pop-up selfie camera. It is kept alive by a 3,700mAh battery with support for Dual Engine charging. The company has claimed that its fast charger can top up the Vivo V15 Pro smartphone up to 24 percent in just 15 minutes.

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Reliance Jio offering double data and Rs 2,400 instant cashback on Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 series

Xiaomi recently launched its budget Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro smartphones in India with aggressive price tags. The Redmi Note 7 comes with a starting price of Rs 9,999 for the 3GB RAM and 32GB storage option. There is also a 4GB/64GB variant, which retails at Rs 11,999. The latest Redmi smartphone will be available in three color variants, including Onyx Black, Ruby Red, and Sapphire Blue.

Its bigger sibling Redmi Note 7 Pro’s price has been set at Rs 13,999 for the 4GB/64GB variant and Rs 16,999 for the 6GB/128GB configuration. Furthermore, Reliance Jio has partnered with Xiaomi and is offering customers double data and instant cashback offer on purchase of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 series. The device will go on sale on March 6, 2019, at 12 PM via Flipkart, Mi.com, and Mi Home stores.

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Those interested in buying the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 and the Redmi Note 7 Pro, Reliance Jio is offering them double data on Rs 398 recharge, which gives customers 4GB of daily data for 70 days. Additionally, buyers can get a total of 1120GB double data for 280 days (four recharges of Rs 398) for Rs 1,592. One can also get cashback vouchers worth Rs 2,400 in the MyJio app with Rs 299 Jio recharge. Airtel, on the other side, is also offering double data on Rs 249 recharge, which comes with only 28 days validity. Furthermore, Airtel’s 4GB daily data recharge price for 280 days comes at a cost of Rs 2,490, which seems to be too high when compared to the offer by Reliance Jio compared to Jio.

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As for the specifications, the Redmi Note 7 offers a 6.3-inch full HD+ display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. It packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 AIE octa-core SoC and two cameras at the back. The rear camera setup includes a 12-megapixel sensor and a 2-megapixel sensor with an f/1.8 aperture. The Redmi Note 7 Pro, on the other hand, is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SoC. It bears a 6.3-inch FHD+ display, and a dual rear camera setup, consisting of a massive 48-megapixel Sony lens and a 5-megapixel depth sensor.

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Honor Tab 5 with 8-inch display, Kirin 710 SoC, GPU Turbo 2.0 launched: Price, features

Huawei’s sub-brand Honor has launched a new tablet in China called Honor Tab 5. It is a generic tablet that comes with a basic design, which includes thick bezels on the and bottom, and a plain design at the back. Offered in two memory and storage configurations, users will get an option to choose between Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi + LTE models. Here’s all you need to know about the Honor Tab 5.

Honor Tab 5 price and availability

The Honor Tab 5 base model with 3GB of RAM and 32GB storage (Wi-Fi only) is priced at RMB 1,099 (approximately Rs 11,600), whereas the 4GB RAM with 64GB model is priced at RMB 1,299 (approximately Rs 13,700), GizmoChina reports.

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The Wi-Fi + LTE variant, on the other hand, is priced at RMB 1,399 (roughly Rs 14,750) for the base model, whereas the top mode with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage will set you back by RMB 1,499 (roughly Rs 15,800). It will go on sale in China starting March 12, and there is no word on when it will be launched in other markets.

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Honor Tab 5 specifications and features

The Tab 5 flaunts an 8-inch display that runs at a resolution of 1920×1200 pixels. Under the hood is a HiSilicon Kirin 710 SoC fabricated on TSMC’s 12nm process, and it features four Cortex-A73 cores clocked at 2.2GHz, and four Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 1.7GHz. The chipset also comes with ARM Mali G51 MP4 GPU. Honor has also added GPU Turbo 2.0 to boost the graphics performance on the tablet.

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The Honor Tab 5 comes with an 8-megapixel rear camera, and an 8-megapixel front camera for selfies and video calling. To keep things ticking is a big 5,100mAh battery that should ideally offer a good enough battery life for your surfing, binging and gaming needs. And to offer a rich multimedia experience, the tablet is equipped with dual stereo speakers. There is however no word in the operating system that the Honor Tab 5 runs on.

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