Flipkart’s Diwali sale kickstarts today and will continue till November 5. In the five-day ‘Big Diwali Sale’, the e-commerce will offer discount on range of products including fashion, smartphones and other electronic devices.
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Honor’s FlyPods are Apple AirPods clones launched in China
Honor held an event yesterday in China where it launched some of its newest products and among those was the new FlyPods and and FlyPods Pro. And some people were surprised to see the new FlyPods because they seemed familiar. People quickly realized that the FlyPods look similar to the Huawei Freebuds 2 Pro which were supposed to launch with the Mate 20 series of smartphones, but didn’t. And now it appears that Huawei which is letting its sub-brand Honor use them as its own products.
The FlyPods look similar to the Apple Airpods in design and connect using Bluetooth 5.0. After pairing with the intended smartphone, subsequent pairing becomes much easier. The user will be greeted with a prompt with FlyPods details and battery status as soon as they flip open the case along with a request to pair. The FlyPods come with touch controls, and while the left earpiece is used to activate the voice assistant the right earbud controls media playback. But both the earbuds can be used to receive and reject calls.
Honor tried to make things convenient by allowing users who lost one of the two FlyPods to get another one and then pair them up to use together. But this must be kept in mind that two FlyPods for the same ear cannot be paired together.
The new Honor FlyPods have a rating of IP54 which means that rain and sweat will not affect them. The FlyPods have a 420mAh battery capacity which according to Honor should last for three hours and up to 20 hours with the charging case. The case comes with a USB Type-C for charging and has wireless charging capabilities as well.
The FlyPods Pro come with a BoneID technology which according to the company is a combination of voice recognition and “bone sound pattern” recognition which the devices uses for biometric recognition. This tech will let users unlock the phone by just asking the FlyPods Pro and even make payments using WeChat payment and AliPay.
The FlyPods Pro comes with YOYO assistant which lets them control the media and calls using voice commands starting with the voice command, “Hello YOYO.”
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The Honor FlyPods are priced at RMB 799 (Rs 8,470 approximately), and comes in Robin Blue and Lily of the Valley White colors. While the FlyPods Pro is priced at RMB 999 (Rs 10,590 approximately), and comes in Lily of the Valley White and Charm Red colors. The Honor FlyPods will go on sale in China on November 6.
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WhatsApp beta for Android brings private reply feature and a major bug
WhatsApp has started rolling out a new update for its beta users on Android which enables the “Private Reply” feature. While the name sounds like a major new feature, it does not seem like a big deal in real life. The feature is a basic messaging feature that has been there on old-school instant messaging services.
The new Private Reply feature allows users to send a private message from within a group message. For example, if you are in a group chat and want to privately reply to a particular message which only the sender of the message can see and not everyone in the group then this feature becomes really useful. Previously, you had to take a screenshot or remind the sender about the message.
Now, you can select a particular message within WhatsApp group and tap on three dots at the top right corner to see the reply privately option. Tapping on reply privately, opens the message in the chat window of the sender. The feature works similar to Reply messages but is enabled within the group chat option to privately answer to sender of a message.
How to use WhatsApp’s Private Reply Feature
Step 1: Select the message of the sender to which you would want to reply privately. Then tap on the three dots on the top right corner. This will reveal the reply privately option.
Step 2: Selecting reply privately will open the highlighted message in the form of a reply thread in the chat window of the sender. This allows for a seamless transition between group messaging and private individual chats. However, WhatsApp users should not confuse this feature for incognito mode available on other messaging services.
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WhatsApp’s private reply feature is only available with version 2.18.335 being seeded to beta testers on Android. According to WABetaInfo, the update brings a minor new feature but also has a major bug. It claims WhatsApp crashes whenever users on this version delete a particular media message from a group. This issue should be resolved with the next beta update.
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Airtel's Rs 99 plan becomes 'expensive'
Airtel has revised its prepaid plan of Rs 99. The company has replaced the prepaid plan of Rs 99 to Rs 119.
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Google Maps ties up with Aamir Khan-starrer Thugs of Hindostan
In the build-up to the launch of the new movie Thugs of Hindostan starring Aamir Khan, Google Maps has enabled a new function that will allow users to switch the navigation icon to Aamir Khan’s character from the movie. The movie is set to be released on November 8, and this latest bit of marketing through Google Maps will help in pre-release promotion for the new movie. The new feature will be available on both the iOS and Android apps of Google Maps.
In order to activate the Thugs of Hindostan experience on Google Maps, users will first have to update to the latest version of the app through the App Store or Google Play Store. Once this is done, users can search for their destination and begin navigation. You can then see a prompt at the bottom to enable the experience, signified by an icon of Aamir Khan’s character ‘Firangi’ from the movie. Once activated, users will get voice prompts for navigation in Aamir Khan’s voice, as well as see the navigation icon changed to the Firangi character – an eccentrically-dressed man sitting on a mule.
“We are truly excited to bring a first-time India-specific entertainment experience to Google Maps in India. As people gear up for Diwali and to watch Thugs of Hindostan, we wanted to do our bit by making their driving journeys more fun and playful. Huge thanks to Tanuja Khetwal, Manan Mehta and the entire YRF team for helping make this possible, and we wish the movie every success,” said Neha Waikar, Product Manager, Google Maps.
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We tried the process, and found it to be functional on both iOS and Android. Of course, users also have the option to switch off the Firangi icon and go back to the default navigation icon and voice prompts if they choose. The implementation is through a custom vehicle on Google Maps, which replaces the classic blue pointer icon. Furthermore, the feature only works when you choose vehicular navigation – directions for either a car or motorbike – while walking and public transport-based directions do not implement the feature.
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Google Home Officially Gains Hindi Language Support
Google on Thursday announced its smart speaker Home will now be able to respond in Hindi with uniquely Indian contexts.
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BSNL, MTNL 4G services might get delayed until next year: Report
BSNL and MTNL have been wanting to acquire the 4G spectrum for quite some time, but unfortunately finance ministry is likely to delay the Department of Telecom’s (DoT) proposal of Rs 13,000 crore worth 4G spectrum to the state-run telecom operators.
Both BSNL and MTNL were expected to receive the 4G spectrum by the end of 2018, and now according to IE, sources in the ministry said that the operators would have to wait until next year for rolling out 4G services. “Writing it as expenditure at this period of time seems very difficult. The (finance) ministry is weighing other macroeconomic factors and this is expected to take more time than anticipated earlier. I do not see it in any time soon” the report quoted sources in the ministry.
To recall, Telecom Minister Manoj Sinha in September said that they are trying to allocate 4G spectrum to BSNL and MTNL by “end of this year” and “it should not be 2019 but in 2018”.
Recently there was a report suggesting that Department of Expenditure was looking at the pros and cons of the DoT’s proposal, since it will additionally burden the government’s fiscal by Rs 13,000 crore. The costing has been declared ‘incipient sick’ by the Department of Public Enterprise, and these expenditures will be reportedly examined before approval.
As per proposal, MTNL plans to roll out 4G services with the help of a Rs 6,292 crore capital, while BSNL requires Rs 6,652 crore as equity infusion to fund its spectrum.
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Jio offers best 4G coverage, but Airtel tops 4G download speed and experience: OpenSignal
OpenSignal, which maps for all major networks around the world, has complied a report of ‘Mobile Network Experience’ in India. The detailed analysis by OpenSignal reveals that Airtel is providing the best 4G download speed experience in India, while Reliance Jio has overall better 4G network availability and lowest latency.
The survey mapped 17.6 lakh (1.76 million) unique devices over a period of three months (June 1 to August 29) across India. According to OpenSignal, there was a three-way tie in mobile video experience between Airtel, Reliance Jio and Vodafone. Airtel though was way ahead in 4G download speeds with average 9.96 Mbps. Not just that, Airtel also improved in ‘Download Speed Experience’ in the past six months to reach 7.5 Mbps in overall 3G and 4G connections, which is 25 percent growth.
In terms of 4G availability, Reliance Jio beats everyone in 22 telecom circles in India and has the lowest latency experience as well. Jio scored 96.7 percent in 4G availability across all 22 circles, while it topped 97 percent in 10 circles including the Kolkata.
Delhi saw the second best latency experience score in India, and Jio topped with an average of 56.7ms. However, Vodafone’s score of 81.6 percent was the highest in terms 4G availability in Delhi.
Upload speeds are typically slower and surprisingly Idea Cellular topped 3G upload and 4G upload speed with average scores 15 percent faster than Vodafone – which was the second best. Idea was 2.88Mbps followed by Vodafone with 2.31Mbps. Both Idea and Vodafone are now one company after merger, but since the sample survey started in June, OpenSignal treated them as separate operators in this report.
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Reliance JioPhone 2 with KaiOS, WhatsApp support to go on sale today: Price, specifications
JioPhone 2, the second-generation smart feature phone from Reliance Jio, will go on sale today. The feature phone will be available for purchase at 12:00PM from Jio’s website, and customers will get Rs 200 cashback when they pay using Paytm. Since the feature phone went on sale for the first time, the company has said that it has run out of stock immediately, and has been holding weekly sales.
Reliance JioPhone 2 was unveiled at company’s annual general meeting as an upgraded version of its predecessor. The feature phone comes with a bigger display and features full QWERTY keyboard, which the company says has been added to facilitate faster typing experience. It also differs greatly from the candybar form factor of original JioPhone, which had standard alphanumeric keys.
On the back of strong demand for JioPhone, Reliance Jio has grown to become the leading player in the feature phone market. According to Counterpoint Research, Reliance Jio has over 30 percent market share in the feature phone segment and is estimated to have shipped over 25 million devices. With JioPhone 2, Reliance Jio is further strengthening its place in the feature phone market, and catering to a different set of audience.
Reliance JioPhone 2 Specifications and Price
Reliance JioPhone 2 features a 2.4-inch QVGA display and is accompanied by a full QWERTY keyboard. In terms of internals, it matches the original variant with 512MB RAM, 4GB internal storage and supports expandable storage up to 128GB via microSD card slot. It also features a 2-megapixel rear camera and a 0.3-megapixel camera at the front for selfies and video calling.
The JioPhone 2 runs KaiOS, an operating system that brings smartphone like applications to the feature phone. The JioPhone and JioPhone 2 support Facebook, WhatsApp, YouTube, Google Maps and Google Assistant. The ability to use WhatsApp and watch YouTube has become a big driver for the sales of this smart feature phone.
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The JioPhone 2 supports 4G VoLTE, making it one of the few feature phones in the market to support 4G connectivity. It packs a 2,000mAh battery, and supports connectivity options like WiFi, Voice over Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth. The JioPhone 2 is priced at Rs 2,999 and existing feature phone users can exchange their mobile phone for additional discounts.
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OnePlus 6T goes on first sale: Rs 5,400 cashback from Reliance Jio, Rs 2,000 discount and more
OnePlus 6T is all set to go on its first sale today, November 1. The smartphone will be available on Amazon India and OnePlus India official websites. The company’s flagship comes with a starting price of Rs 37,999. It will also be available at Croma and Reliance Digital offline retail stores.
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Japan Antitrust Authorities to Investigate Tech Giants Like Google, Amazon
The head of Japan's Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) said the investigation would take place next year.
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Realme C1 sale today at 12PM: Price, specifications, features
Once a division of Chinese smartphone maker Oppo, Realme has since split from its parent company in terms of brand identity and gone solo. In the short months of its existence, Realme has already made a huge impact on the Indian smartphone space, thanks to its affordably-priced products and strong value offerings. One of the company’s latest products is also its most affordable, the Realme C1, which goes on sale today at 12:00PM.
Priced at Rs 6,999, the Realme C1 is available in a single configuration with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage. The phone will be available in limited quantities on Flipkart once the sale commences at 12:00PM, so you will have to move fast if you want to buy it. The device features a notched display and a dual-camera setup at the rear, both previously unheard of features on a device at this price. With its specifications and pricing, the Realme C1 is well positioned to take on the might of the Xiaomi Redmi 6A for dominance over the entry-level Android space.
Realme C1 specifications, features
The Realme C1 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SoC paired with 2GB of RAM, and 16GB of internal storage. The storage can be expanded up to 256GB using a microSD card. The Realme C1 has a 6.2-inch HD+ notched display, making it the most affordable smartphone to come with the ‘feature’ as mentioned. It also has a unibody design and a glossy back panel, which further enhance the appearance of the smartphone. The Realme C1 runs Android 8.1 Oreo out-of-the-box, with Oppo’s ColorOS 5.1 UI overlay on top.
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The phone also has a dual-camera setup at the back, comprised of a 13-megapixel primary sensor, and a 2-megapixel secondary depth sensor. Up front, you get a 5-megapixel AI-enhanced camera for selfies and video calls. All standard connectivity options are included, from 4G VoLTE to the humble 3.5mm audio port. A sizeable 4,230mAh battery backs up the whole package.
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Flipkart Big Diwali Sale day 1: Discounts on Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, Apple iPhone X, Google Pixel 2 XL and more
Flipkart has kicked off its Big Diwali Sale in style with handsome discounts and no-cost EMI offers. Also, the Buyback Guarantee option is unmissable if you plan to exchange any of the phones mentioned below. You can expect good deals on the usual suspects — iPhones, Galaxy flagships, and Pixel 2 XL. That works in your favor if you have been holding off the purchase for an attractive discount.
Note that the no-cost EMI option is available through different Banks and Bajaj Finserv. The availability might differ per specific smartphone.
Apple iPhone X (64GB)
Deal Price: Rs 65,999
MRP: Rs 91,900
Link: http://bit.ly/BGRN11
The Apple iPhone X is always irresistible during the festive sales. Flipkart is selling the Space Gray variant for Rs 65,999 after a flat Rs 4,000 discount applicable for the SBI Credit card holders. By opting for Buyback Guarantee at Rs 199, Flipkart assures a buyback discount of Rs 32,500 if you exchange it within eight months. The catch here is that you need to keep the phone in a mint condition, and also the original box as well as the contents inside.
Samsung Galaxy S9+ (256GB+6GB RAM)
Deal Price: Rs 61,000
MRP: Rs 72,900
Link: http://bit.ly/BGRN12
After iPhones, Samsung’s flagship phones carry an attractive price and today the top model of Galaxy S9+ is on sale at Rs 61,000. However, you need to use an SBI Credit card to avail the flat Rs 4,000 discount on the listed price. The deal price is limited to the Midnight Black variant. The IP68-rated water and spills resistant Galaxy S9+ features a gorgeous 6.2-inch Super AMOLED Quad HD+ display. The dual rear cameras will give you impressive results.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro (64GB+4GB RAM)
Deal Price: Rs 11,700
MRP: Rs 14,999
Link: http://bit.ly/BGRN13
Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 5 Pro is quite a stylish and reliable phone at the sale price of Rs 11,700. You ought to use the SBI Credit card to avail the 10 percent discount while buying it from Flipkart. If you select the Buyback Guarantee at Rs 99, then you get Rs 6,500 assured discount when exchanging the phone in less than eight months. The Redmi Note 5 Pro still packs a mean punch to challenge other handsets in the same price range.
Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB+4GB RAM)
Deal Price: Rs 36,999
MRP: Rs 45,499
Link: http://bit.ly/BGRN14
Fans of pure Android experience need to consider the Google Pixel 2 XL with a selling price of Rs 36,999 on Flipkart. Available only to SBI Credit card holders, the said price still looks attractive against the new Pixel 3 XL’s jaw-dropping one. Cherish the stock Android 9.0 Pie on this powerful handset that also excels in the camera department with the new Night Sight mode.
Xiaomi Poco F1 (128GB+6GB RAM)
Deal Price: Rs 19,800
MRP: Rs 24,999
Link: http://bit.ly/BGRN15
Are you seeking an affordable flagship-grade phone? Look no further for the Xiaomi Poco F1 packs everything — from Snapdragon 845 to LiquidCool technology. You can grab this powerful hardware packing phone for Rs 19,800 after using an SBI Credit card for an extra 10 percent discount. The Poco F1’s new launcher and interface looks impressive on the 6.18-inch Full HD+ display.
Nokia 5.1 Plus (32GB+3GB RAM)
Deal Price: Rs 9,449
MRP: Rs 13,199
Link: http://bit.ly/BGRN16
Nokia 5.1 Plus is a notch clad phone running Helio P60 chipset, and is destined to receive the Android 9.0 Pie update. If you are a fan of Nokia phones and willing to wait for the update, then grab this phone for Rs 9,449 after using an SBI Credit card for an additional 10 percent discount. Also, select the Buyback Guarantee add-on if you want Rs 5,250 discount on exchanging this phone within eight months.
Samsung Galaxy On Nxt (64GB+3GB RAM)
Deal Price: Rs 8,990
MRP: Rs 17,900
Link: http://bit.ly/BGRN17
Samsung’s Galaxy On Nxt houses the Exynos 7 Octa chipset and sports a 5.5-inch Full HD display. Folks who don’t believe in going head over heels with specs should consider buying this handset for Rs 8,990 from Flipkart. You’ll have to use an SBI Credit card for the extra 10 percent discount.
Honor 10 (128GB+6GB RAM)
Deal Price: Rs 22,500
MRP: Rs 35,999
Link: http://bit.ly/BGRN18
Honor 10 has a premium-grade finesse and quite popular among shutterbugs due to the AI-powered photography features. If you want to click amazing selfies and stunning still phones, then buy the Honor 10 at Rs 22,500 from Flipkart using an SBI Credit card. From 3D portraits to AI selfies, channel your photography ambitions with Honor 10 sporting a notch over a nearly bezel-less FullView display.
Asus Zenfone 5Z (64GB+6GB RAM)
Deal Price: Rs 22,500
MRP: Rs 29,999
Link: http://bit.ly/BGRN19
The Asus Zenfone 5Z is another value-for-money smartphone packing the Snapdragon 845 chipset, a 5.99-inch Full HD+ display, and a 5,000mAh battery. You can own this phone for an attractive sale price of Rs 22,500 after using your SBI Credit card on Flipkart. Choose the Buyback Guarantee option to ensure Rs 12,500 discount on exchanging this phone within eight months at Flipkart.
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (64GB+6GB RAM)
Deal Price: Rs 11,700
MRP: Rs 14,999
Link: http://bit.ly/BGRN110
The Zenfone Max Pro M1 is a beefed-up budget smartphone going for Rs 11,700 at Flipkart after using an SBI Credit card. The phone features a 5,000mAh battery to ensure a run time of a bit more than a day. The phone’s edge-to-edge 5.99-inch Full HD+ display looks fine, and the octa-core Snapdragon 636 along with 6GB of RAM gets most of the tasks done.
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (32GB+3GB RAM)
Deal Price: Rs 6,750
MRP: Rs 8,999
Link: http://bit.ly/BGRN111
For folks on a tight budget, the Zenfone Max Pro M1 is a good buy at a selling price of Rs 6,750. You will have to use an SBI Credit card to avail that sale price at Flipkart. The phone packs a 4,000mAh battery, which is good enough to last a day with the Snapdragon 430 chipset and 3GB of RAM.
Honor 7S (16GB+2GB RAM)
Deal Price: Rs 5,400
MRP: Rs 8,999
Link: http://bit.ly/BGRN112
Another option for those on a shoe-string budget looking for a backup phone is the Honor 7S. The phone is going for Rs 5,400 after using an SBI Credit card. The Honor 7S packs a 5.45-inch FullView display with 18:9 aspect ratio and a stellar 13-megapixel camera at the back.
Disclaimer: Flipkart offers a flat 10 percent discount (up to Rs 4,000) on SBI Credit cards. Opting a Buyback Guarantee, wherever available, ensures a good exchange price.
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Vivo V9 Pro with 4GB RAM now available on Flipkart: Price, offers, specifications
Vivo V9 Pro with 4GB RAM is now available for purchase on Flipkart. The smartphone was initially launched in only one storage variant of 6GB RAM and 64GB storage exclusively on Amazon India, and now the company is introducing a lower storage variant as well. The difference between the two models is mainly restricted to the RAM while rest of the hardware remains the same.
Vivo V9 Pro: Price and Offers
The Vivo V9 Pro with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage has a maximum retail price of Rs 17,990, but is available at a market operating price of Rs 15,990. The smartphone comes with an extra Rs 2,000 off on its MRP, and those buying the device can avail no-cost EMIs starting at Rs 2,665 per month. There is exchange benefit up to Rs 14,900, and 10 percent instant discount on SBI Credit cards.
Other offers include 10 percent cashback on payments through PhonePe, and extra 10 percent off up to Rs 1,000 on all prepaid transactions. There is also 10 percent off with Axis Bank Buzz Credit Card. While there is no mention of any benefits from telecom operators, Vivo has partnership with leading players to offer additional data benefits.
Vivo V9 Pro: Specifications and Competition
The Vivo V9 Pro comes with a 6.3-inch LCD display supporting a resolution of 2280×1080 pixels, a taller aspect ratio of 19:9 and a notch at the top. Powering the device is Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC coupled with 4GB of RAM and 64GB internal storage. It also supports expandable storage up to 256GB via microSD card slot. There is also a 6GB RAM variant sold exclusively via Amazon India.
For imaging, Vivo has equipped the smartphone with dual 13-megapixel and 2-megapixel rear camera setup. At the front, there is a 16-megapixel selfie shooter with face beautification, group selfie, live photo and other models. The Vivo V9 Pro runs Funtouch OS 4.0 based on Android 8.1 Oreo, and is backed by a 3,260mAh battery.
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The dual-SIM smartphone comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and comes just as consumers prepare for festive season. Priced at Rs 15,990, Vivo V9 Pro will compete with Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro and Nokia 6.1 Plus in the Indian market. Vivo V9 Pro seems like an attractive option especially when you look at the nebula purple variant but the competition in this segment is very tough.
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Google Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL go on sale in India: Price, offers, specifications, features
The latest smartphones from Google, the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL go on sale today in India, with prices starting from Rs 71,000. The phones were launched earlier in October and have been available for pre-order, but finally go on sale today. The new devices from Google are available to buy both online through Flipkart as well as offline through major retailers across the country.
The Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL sport largely the same specifications, although the larger device also sports a bigger notched display. And while the rear camera remains a 12-megapixel single-lens setup, the front gets a dual-camera setup with two 8-megapixel sensors. This enables better depth effect shots as well as wide-angle selfies. Both phones also come with stock Android 9 Pie out-of-the-box. The Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are widely regarded as having the best camera on a smartphone today.
The Google Pixel 3 range also sees some launch offers, including no-cost EMI schemes starting at Rs 3,944 per month for 18 months, and additional five percent cashback on EMI with select bank cards. Apart from Flipkart, Croma and Reliance Digital, the Google Pixel 3 series will also be on sale at a wide range of authorized retail stores. Buyers in India will also get the Google Home Mini for free with their Google Pixel 3 or Pixel 3 XL purchase.
Google Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL specifications and features
With Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, Google is finally embracing a taller display design. The Pixel 3 sports a 5.5-inch Full HD+ OLED display with a resolution of 2160×1080 pixels, and an 18:9 aspect ratio. The Pixel 3 XL features a bigger 6.3-inch display with a resolution of 2960×1440 pixels, which is an 18.5:9 ratio display thanks to the notch and screen area beside it. The notch is a rather controversial matter since it is wider and deeper than what we have seen on other smartphones.
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The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL sport an aluminum frame with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on the back. The back sports dual tone design with glossy finish on the top and soft finish on the bottom. Under the hood is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC coupled with 4GB of RAM, and 64GB or 128GB storage. There is also Pixel Visual Core, which aids in photography and one big addition this year is Titan M security module to enable safe transactions and securely process biometrics. You also get Qi wireless charging compatibility on the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL.
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Honor Watch Magic with Huawei’s LiteOS, NFC, heart-rate sensor launched: Price, features
Following its parent company Huawei, Honor has also announced a smartwatch – Honor Watch Magic – in China which is less fancier, cheaper, and is essentially a toned-down version of the Huawei Watch GT. The Honor Watch Magic will retail at a starting price of RMB 899 (approximately Rs 9,000), which is RMB 400 less than Huawei’s smartwatch.
The Honor Watch Magic comes in two variants – a Lava Red color variant with silicone strap for RMB 899 (approximately Rs 9,000), and a Moonlight Silver variant with leather strap at RMB 999 (approximately Rs 10,000). At present, Honor is only selling the Watch Magic in China through Vmall, JD.com. Tmall, and Suning. It is globally expected to launch the smartwatch in January, 2019.
In terms of design, Honor Watch Magic looks similar to Huawei’s Watch GT. It features a slightly smaller 1.2-inch AMOLED display with a 390×390 resolution instead of 1.39-inch AMOLED seen on the Watch GT. The dial is made of stainless steel frame, and users will have option of choosing from multiple watch faces.
The Honor Watch Magic is thinner too. The dial body thickness is just 9.8mm, where as the Watch GT was 10.6mm. You have option of silicone or leather bands. These are 22mm bands, which are easily swappable. The watch is also water-proof up to 50 metres (5 ATM).
The smartwatch is based on Huawei‘s proprietary LiteOS platform. It uses a dual-chip technology – one high-performance chip, and an energy efficient chip. In terms of features, the Honor Watch Magic gets fitness tracking sensors, a heart-rate monitor, built-in GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and NFC. As of now in China, the Watch Magic supports Huawei Pay, AliPay and bus cards with NFC payement.
It can track activities such as walking, running, cycling, swimming, mountaineering, and more. Honor says that it also has a built-in coach for workout sessions. The Watch Magic also has TruSleep 2.0 which can monitor your sleep data of eight different patterns along with six types of sleep disorders. It will also provide up to 200 types of sleep suggestions. Furthermore, it can provide 24-hour blood pressure monitoring and can give real-time feedback/suggestions, claims Honor.
Lastly, it also gets a smaller battery than Huawei Watch GT. The battery is 178mAh, which much smaller in comparison to 420mAh, although Honor claims it to be sufficient for a week’s time.
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FlexPai is the world’s first foldable smartphone with Qualcomm’s unannounced 7nm chipset
Samsung has been defeated by a little known company called Rouyu Technology to launch the world’s first foldable smartphone. Called FlexPai, it is basically a tablet when unfolded and boasts a massive 7.8-inch display. When folded, it shrinks down to a usable screen space of 4-inches.
Rouyu Technology has achieved such a design by using an AMOLED display that can fold down the middle. The smartphone also runs a custom version of Android, called Water OS, and it has been designed to switch to using only half of the screen when folded. The other half of the display will show a wallpaper when it is folded and used as a smartphone. Among other tweaks, FlexPai lets its users choose which half they wish to use and the split between two screen is not equal.
This is the “world’s first foldable screen phone” released by Rouyu Technology, which will use the Snapdragon 8150 processor, but its design is very rough, just to seize the “first”, this is a futures product. pic.twitter.com/M0v9o2z0Bw
— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) October 31, 2018
One side has a slightly bigger screen than the other, which is next to the dual camera setup. Talking about dual cameras, there is a combination of 16-megapixel and 20-megapixel sensors mounted on the side of the display, which can be used for selfies and video calling. The secondary 20-megapixel camera acts as a telephoto lens.
Among its claim to fame, the FlexPai is dubbed as the first smartphone with 7nm chipset from Qualcomm. The San Diego-based chipmaker is yet to announce its first chipset fabricated using 7nm processor and only Snapdragon 8150 fits that billing. The base configuration has 6GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage but there are options for 8GB RAM and 128GB or 512GB storage.
The FlexPai measures 7.6mm thick and when folded, it becomes a 15.2mm thick piece of electronics, ruling out the option of putting it in your pocket. The thickness can be attributed to the hinge design which seems like that of a conveyor belt. Rouyu Technology says the hinge is rated to being folded over 200,000 times.
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There is no confirmation on the battery capacity but it comes with proprietary Ro-charge for fast charging and is rated to go from 0-80 percent in an hour. The smartphone prices start at RMB 9,000 (around Rs 95,000), which puts it in the same ballpark as that of iPhone XS. Samsung is also working on a foldable smartphone codenamed Winner, which is expected to be unveiled early next year.
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OnePlus 6T sale on Amazon India: How to get the flagship device for Rs 34,999 or less
After the formal launch of the OnePlus 6T, the smartphone is finally going on sale starting today. As usual, the smartphone will be available via Amazon India and OnePlus.in, the company’s official site. Those wanting to purchase it offline can head over to Croma retail or Reliance Digital stores. The mid-cycle refresh model, OnePlus 6T, comes with a bunch of changes compared to the OnePlus 6 that was launched less than six months ago.
The first change in OnePlus 6T starts from the screen, which is now slightly bigger, thanks to the waterdrop style notch. The second change is the removal of capacitive fingerprint sensor, and replaced with an in-display scanner. OnePlus has also done away with the 3.5mm audio socket, which in turn made space for a bigger battery. If these upgrades excite you, and if you are planning to buy the OnePlus 6T, there are some interesting offers available.
Watch: OnePlus 6T Hands-On
OnePlus 6T price in India, discounts and offers
The OnePlus 6T is priced at Rs 37,999 for the base model with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage, whereas the 8GB RAM and 128GB model is priced at Rs 41,999. There is also a third variant with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage priced at Rs 45,999, however, at the time of filing the story, the variant was out of stock.
Now, Amazon India is offering flat Rs 1,000 cashback on the OnePlus 6T, and the amount will be added to your Amazon Pay wallet. It can then be used for making purchases on the e-commerce site. And if you have an ICICI Bank or Citibank credit or debit card, you can get instant discount of Rs 2,000, which will bring down the cost of base variant to Rs 34,999 (including Amazon Pay cashback). Also, if you want to exchange your old phone for a new OnePlus 6T, you can get up to Rs 16,000 off, depending on the brand and model of the smartphone you own.
OnePlus 6T specifications and features
The OnePlus 6T is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC, has a slightly larger 6.41-inch full-HD+ AMOLED screen, and sports a 3,700mAh battery. In the photography department, it comes with dual cameras at the back – a combination of 16-megapixel primary sensor and a 20-megapixel secondary sensor. Up front is a 16-megapixel camera for selfies, video calling and face unlock. The OnePlus 6T runs Android 9 Pie with OxygenOS UI on top.
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Flipkart Big Diwali Sale: Xiaomi Poco F1 12GB variant gets Rs 3,000 discount
Xiaomi took on the flagship smartphones from the other smartphone makers with Poco F1, which happened to be the first smartphone from its sub-brand Poco. The Poco F1 was only available on flash sale for a period after the launch of the smartphone, and then went for open sale on September 14. And now the 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage variant of the smartphone is available at a price of Rs 24,999.
But this is the festive season and to celebrate this, Flipkart is holding its Big Diwali Sale where it has offers on multiple items exclusively for its Plus members, including the Poco F1. Flipkart is offering the Xiaomi Poco F1 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage variant with a 12 percent discount, which amounts to Rs 3,000. Hence the price of the device is brought down from Rs 24,999 to Rs 21,999. Besides the discounted price, there are other offers available on it as well that include another maximum discount of Rs 14,900 on exchange. On top of that if you exchange a OnePlus device, then the discount is Rs 3,000 more.
Poco F1 specifications, features
The Poco F1 comes with a 6.18-inch FHD+ display panel with 18.7:9 aspect ratio screen, and a notch on top that includes an IR face scanner, front camera, and proximity sensors. The device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC, and Poco has added a liquid cooling heat pipe to ensure that the device remains cool under a heavy workload. The device runs on a 4,000mAh battery with support for Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0.
WATCH: Poco F1 Armoured Edition First Look
Moving to the camera department, Poco F1 sports a dual-camera setup on the back with a 12-megapixel and 5-megapixel camera sensors, and a 20-megapixel camera sensor on the front for selfies. The company has also added a number of AI enhancements in the camera software for improved images. For authentication, there is a fingerprint scanner at the back along with an advanced IR face unlock system on the front that works even in the dark. Connectivity options include USB Type-C port, Bluetooth, 4G VoLTE, dual-SIM card slots, GPS and Wi-Fi.
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Oppo F9 Pro 128GB variant launched in India: Price, specifications and features
Chinese smartphone maker Oppo is now reportedly offering a 128GB storage option of the F9 Pro, which was launched in August this year. At the time of launch, the phone came with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, but Mumbai-based retailer Mahesh Telecom suggests that there is now stock of the 128GB variant of the phone as well. According to a tweet by the retailer, the 128GB version will sell for Rs 25,990, up from the Rs 23,990 price tag for the 64GB variant.
The Oppo F9 Pro is itself the higher variant as compared to the Rs 19,990 Oppo F9, which sports 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, a 16-megapixel front camera, and no VOOC fast charging. Although Oppo does sell its smartphones online, the bulk of the brand’s success in India is credited to its superior offline dealer network. Most Oppo phones are sold offline, where customers are able to try out the devices before buying. For that reason, it would make sense that stocks of the 128GB variant are already with offline retailers like Mahesh Telecom.
#OppoF9Pro [128GB internal storage] now available for Rs.25990/- @ Mahesh Telecom https://t.co/sBokXqMl3U
— Mahesh Telecom (@MAHESHTELECOM) October 31, 2018
Oppo F9, F9 Pro specifications, features
Both the devices share most the of specifications and features with minor differences. Apart from the difference in the RAM, the Oppo F9 comes with a 16-megapixel selfie camera, while the F9 Pro comes with a 25-megapixel selfie camera. Another difference is that the F9 Pro comes with VOOC Fast charging support.
Besides these, the smartphones come with a 6.3-inch FHD+ LTPS IPS LCD display panel with 1080×2340 pixels resolution, and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood is a MediaTek Helio P60 SoC with an octa-core CPU along with Mali-G72 MP3 GPU. There is also a dedicated microSD card slot to expand the internal storage.
WATCH: Oppo F9 Pro First Look
For photography, both variants come with a dual-camera setup at the back. This setup includes a 16-megapixel primary camera sensor with f/1.8 aperture and 2-megapixel depth sensor along with an LED flash module. Making sure everything ticks is a 3,500mAh battery. The device runs Android Oreo 8.1-based Color OS 5.2 out-of-the-box.
In terms of connectivity options, the smartphones come with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS, and microUSB port. The company has also added a fingerprint sensor on the back of the device for bio-metric security along with face unlock feature in software.
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Macbook Air (2018) vs old MacBook Air: What’s really new in the Rs 1,14,900 new Apple laptop
The Macbook Air has always been the most affordable Apple laptop in India that people had mostly aspired to buy.
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Honor Magic 2 with 6 cameras, Kirin 980 SoC and slider mechanism launched: Price, specifications
Honor Magic 2 is the latest smartphone from Huawei’s e-brand, combining the design of Huawei P20 Pro with a slider mechanism. The smartphone was launched in China, and it is now officially the first smartphone with a total of six cameras, three on the front and three on the back.
With the launch of Magic 2, Honor joins Xiaomi which was the first to launch a smartphone with manual slider design, when it introduced the Mi MIX 3, early this week. The slider design can be seen as a workaround for the mechanical sliding components we saw on the Vivo NEX and Oppo Find X. The smartphone industry is split between mechanical components and sliders and both Honor and Xiaomi seem to prefer the later. Even Lenovo is expected to follow them with the launch of Z5 Pro later today.
Honor Magic 2: Price and Availability
The Honor Magic 2 comes in three different storage options, and is currently available for preorders in China. The smartphone is scheduled to begin shipping to consumers starting November 6. The base model comes with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage and is priced at RMB 3,799 (around Rs 40,300). There is also an 8GB RAM variant with option for 128GB or 256GB storage priced at RMB 4,299 (around Rs 45,600) and RMB 4,799 (around Rs 50,900) respectively.
Honor Magic 2: Specifications and Features
Honor Magic 2 borrows its design cues from that of Huawei P20 Pro, but has features that were introduced with the launch of the Huawei Mate 20 Pro last month. It sports a 6.4-inch OLED display with a Full HD+ resolution of 2280×1080 pixels translating to an aspect ratio of 19:9. This is among the few devices to have an edge-to-edge display design without a notch.
Under the hood is Huawei’s Kirin 980 SoC, fabricated using the 7nm process. There is 6GB or 8GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB storage but Honor has skipped microSD card slot. In terms of imaging, there is a combination of 16-megapixel wide-angle, 24-megapixel monochrome and a 16-megapixel ultra wide-angle sensors on the back of the device.
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For selfies, there is a combination of 16-megapixel camera with two 2-megapixel depth sensors. This selfie shooter setup combined with IR face scanner for 3D face unlock is embedded within the slider mechanism. While it supports Face Unlock, the company has also added an in-display fingerprint sensor. The connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, dual-band GPS, 4G LTE and USB Type-C port.
The Honor Magic 2 runs EMUI 9 based on Android 9 Pie, and comes with its virtual assistant called Yoyo. It is backed by a 3,400mAh battery, and uses the same 40W super charging technology that was announced last month. Honor says the Magic 2 can reach 50 percent of charge in just 15 minutes. It will be available in blue, red or black gradient finish starting November 6.
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WhatsApp ads coming to the ‘Status’ section, exec confirms the inevitable
WhatsApp Wednesday said it will display advertisements in its ‘Status’ section to monetise the popular messaging platform that has about 1.5 billion users globally.
“…around monetisation plans for WhatsApp, we already announced that we are going to be putting ads in ‘Status’. So that is going to be a primary monetisation mode for the company as well as an opportunity for businesses to reach people on WhatsApp,” WhatsApp Vice President Chris Daniels said here.
He, however, did not provide a time frame for the rollout of this feature.
According to reports, the Facebook-owned company will shortly allow advertisers to display ads in its Status section. The ‘Status’ option allows users to share text, photos and short videos as their status, which disappear after 24 hours.
Facebook had acquired WhatsApp for USD 19 billion. The messaging platform, which competes with the likes of WeChat, Viber, Line and Hike, has over 250 million in India — a key market where it is battling concerns over fake messages on its platform.
Daniels is currently in India and met IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad Wednesday in the backdrop of India’s demand for traceability of sinister messages that have incited incidents of violence.
After the meeting, Prasad said India is not seeking decryption of WhatsApp messages and its demand for traceability pertain to location and identity of those misusing the platform to spread fake news that provokes violence.
Prasad also asserted that the “institutional integrity” of the platform be maintained ahead of elections.
This is published unedited from the PTI feed.
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WhatsApp to appoint India head by year-end
Under pressure to curb sinister and fake messages, WhatsApp said Wednesday it will appoint head of India operations by the year-end.
“Our new Head of WhatsApp India, who will be named by the end of the year, will build a local team that can serve our customers in India as well as work with partners and government leaders to help keep people safe,” WhatsApp spokesperson said in an email statement.
WhatsApp Vice President Chris Daniels on Wednesday met IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad to discuss the issue of fake messages, that have in the past triggered mob killings.
“We appreciate the opportunity to meet with government leaders, including Minister Prasad who confirmed his support for encryption and the privacy of our users,” the spokesperson said.
WhatsApp is “deeply committed” to serving the people of India and working closely with civil society and government leaders to help address abuse on the platform, the spokesperson added.
The government has stood firm in its stance on traceability, and made it clear that it is not seeking decryption of messages on WhatsApp but rather wants the location and identification of senders of misinformation that provokes violence and heinous offences.
Also while the platform has appointed a grievance officer for India, the government has asked that the officer be stationed in India.
This is published unedited from the PTI feed.
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WhatsApp to appoint India head by year-end
While WhatsApp has appointed a grievance officer for India, the government has asked that the officer be stationed in India.
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Google Maps now lets you choose your colour scheme while navigating
Tech giant Google has brought a new update to the Google Maps app that allows users to choose a light or dark theme.
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PUBG v0.9.0 update: New sniping tools, improved character movement and more
Now, PUBG has made sniping easier and better by rolling out an update.
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Uber Goes to Court to Defend Business Model Over UK Worker Rights
Uber defended its business model at the Court of Appeal on Tuesday in the latest stage of a long-running battle over the classification of its drivers as self-employed.
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Microsoft Removes Fake Bing Ad for Chrome That Potentially Contained Malware
The Bing ad takes users to a fake Chrome site, and even downloads a seemingly authentic file onto your computer.
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From Streaming TV to Gmail, It's All About the Cloud
Whether you're watching your favourite show on Netflix or backing up all-important cat photos to Google Drive, the "cloud" has become an essential part of our digital lives.
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Samsung Mobile Tops List of India's Most Popular Brands: Brand Asia Survey
The latest entrant in the Indian telecom space, Reliance Jio, has been ranked eighth in the list of top 10 brands by Brand Asia Survey 2018.
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Britain to Target Online Giants With New 'Digital Services Tax'
Britain said it would tax the revenue that online platforms such as Google, Facebook, and Amazon make in the country to update a system that had not kept pace with changing digital business models.
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This AI bot can recognise galaxies
An artificial intelligence (AI) programme used to recognise faces on Facebook can also identify galaxies in deep space, scientists said Wednesday.
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Here's how this technology may solve parking problems
An Indian student in the US has created a space-detecting algorithm that can help tackle the problem of finding a parking spot by using big data analytics and save a person's time and money.
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UK-Canadian 'grand committee' seeks to question Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg
Parliamentary committees in Britain and Canada are urging Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to testify before a joint hearing of international lawmakers examining fake news and the internet.
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Honor Magic 2 with six cameras, in-display fingerprint sensor launched in China: Price, specifications and more
Huawei's sub-brand Honor has taken the wraps off its much hyped Honor Magic 2 today. As per the previous teasers, the handset features a slider that houses the triple front camera setup.
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Amazon Great Indian Festival: Honor 8X, Honor Play to be available at discounted prices
Having seen massive success with the first two sales, Amazon India is all set to bring its ‘Great Indian Festival’ promotion back for the third time. The e-commerce major recently announced that phase three of the sale will kick off on November 2 and wrap up on November 5, just before Diwali. Now, even though there will be exciting deals and offers regarding just about every product available on Amazon India, smartphones are quite likely to attract most prospective buyers. In anticipation of the same, Huawei’s sub-brand Honor has announced discounts for its Honor 8X and Honor Play smartphones. Here are all the details.
Honor 8X: Features and details about offers
Launched recently, Honor 8X features a huge 6.5-inch FullHD+ notched display with a resolution of 1080×2340 pixels and a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. Powering the smartphone (or phablet) is Huawei’s own HiSilicon Kirin 710 SoC, comprised of an octa-core CPU. Honor 8X runs Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box, with EMUI 8.2 baked on top. For imaging, the smartphone has a dual-camera system at the back, comprised of a 20-megapixel sensor and a 2-megapixel sensor. Up front, there’s a 16-megapixel selfie sensor. All standard connectivity options are there, with a 3,750mAh battery rounding off the spec sheet.
Honor 8X is available in two configurations – 4GB RAM/64GB storage and 6GB RAM/64GB storage – priced at Rs 14,999 and Rs 16,999 respectively. During Amazon’s ‘Great Indian Festival’ sale, HDFC Bank credit/debit card holders will get an instant discount of 10-percent on those prices. Furthermore, there will be 10-percent cashback offer through Amazon Pay.
Honor Play: Features and details about offers
Launched around two months back, the gaming-centric Honor Play is powered by Huawei’s HiSilicon Kirin 970 chipset, paired with 4GB/6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Up front, the smartphone has a 6.3-inch FullHD+ notched display with a resolution of 1080×2340 pixels. For imaging, Honor Play has a dual-camera system at the back, comprised of a 16-megapixel sensor and a 2-megapixel sensor. There’s also a 16-megapixel camera for selfies and video calls. From 802.11a/b/g/n/ac to USB Type-C, the Honor Play has all modern connectivity options, with a 3,750mAh battery backing up the entire package. The smartphone features Huawei’s ‘GPU Turbo’ technology for an enhanced gaming experience.
Watch: Honor Play First Look
The 4GB RAM/64GB variant of Honor Play will be available at a discounted price of Rs 17,999 during Amazon’s ‘Great Indian Festival’ sale. As far as the 6GB RAM/64GB variant is concerned, there’s no discount on its original price of Rs 23,999. However, customers can get up to Rs 3,000 off by exchanging their old smartphone.
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Apple has pulled back watchOS 5.1 update, here’s why
Recently, Apple announced a major update to its Apple Watch line up with the launch of the Watch Series 4. The new hardware came with the watchOS 5.1 operating system, which recently started rolling out to older generation Apple Watch models. However, Apple has now reportedly pulled back the update for those devices following complaints on social media platforms. Many Apple Watch users claim to have complained that their devices got bricked.
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Facebook revenue hits $13.5 billion in Q3
Facebook reported $13.5 billion in revenue with a net income of $5.1 billion ($1.76 per share) in the third quarter that ended September 30.
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Chip growth delivers Samsung Electronics record Q3 profit
Samsung Electronics Co. has posted a record operating profit for the last quarter with robust demand for its mainstay memory chips compensating for a slowdown in its smartphone business.
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How to use, download and manage stickers in WhatsApp
Facebook-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp recently announced that it is launching one of the most -awaited feature for Android, iOS users. The new feature allows users to send stickers. The latest update is rolling out to users in phases and initially only one set of Stickers called 'Cuppy' by Minseung song that comes pre-installed with the update. However, the company has also introduced a Sticker store to download more Sticker packs just like other instant messaging apps. The sticker store also has the feature to delete or manage the already downloaded stickers.
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How to use, download and manage stickers in WhatsApp
Facebook-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp recently announced that it is launching one of the most -awaited feature for Android, iOS users. The new feature allows users to send stickers. The latest update is rolling out to users in phases and initially only one set of Stickers called 'Cuppy' by Minseung song that comes pre-installed with the update. However, the company has also introduced a Sticker store to download more Sticker packs just like other instant messaging apps. The sticker store also has the feature to delete or manage the already downloaded stickers.
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Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo reportedly getting AR Emoji support with new update
Among the laundry list of features that Samsung’s 2018 top-tier smartphones are packed with, an interesting one is AR Emoji. As its name suggests, the feature uses Augmented Reality to map users’ facial expressions and create an animated emoji, which can then be shared with other users. The feature, which was originally limited to Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+, and Galaxy Note 9, recently made its way to the flagships’ respective predecessors as well. However, it seems that Samsung doesn’t want to keep animated emojis limited to just its flagship smartphones.
According to a SamMobile report, Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo is getting a new OTA update that brings AR Emoji to the lower mid-range smartphone. That said, these AR Emoji are quite basic and don’t work in real-time like they do on Samsung’s flagships. If the Galaxy J7 Duo is indeed getting AR Emoji support, it’s quite likely that Samsung will eventually bring the feature to its other mid-range smartphones as well.
The report further mentions that the update also includes Android security patch for the month of November 2018. Interestingly, this makes the Galaxy J7 Duo the second Samsung smartphone to receive an Android security patch ahead of schedule, after the Galaxy J7 Prime started receiving it earlier this month.
Bearing firmware identifier J720FDDU3ARJ3, the update weighs around 480MB in size. However, as is always the case with over the air updates, it may take a while to reach all Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo units out in the wild duo to the staggered rollout. In case you have the smartphone and want to manually check if the update is available, you can do so by heading over to the ‘Software Update’ section in the smartphone’s settings.
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Focussed on security, privacy to help users communicate in everyday life: WhatsApp
WhatsApp has been asked by India to put in place a mechanism to clamp down fake messages on its platform.
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Here's why Siemens has decided to invest up to $681 million in Berlin
Siemens went back to its roots on Wednesday when it announced an investment of up to 600 million euros ($681 million) in Berlin to make part of the German capital into an industrial and technology hub.
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WhatsApp Stickers: How to Download and Send
While the stickers option is live with iOS version 2.18.100, some Android stable users aren't seeing it yet with latest version 2.18.327.
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CAIT seeks PM's intervention to exempt payment gateways
The Reserve Bank had given six months time till October 15 to global payment companies to store transaction data of Indian customers within India.
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It’s official, WhatsApp to soon show you ads
Four years after its acquisition by Facebook for $19 billion, WhatsApp will no longer be ad-free.
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Facebook to set up office right in Microsoft's backyard
The site of the project is along Willows Road where the social media giant is shortlisting buildings on two parcels it bought earlier this year for $20 million.
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WhatsApp Preparing to Put Ads in Status, Confirms VP Chris Daniels
Daniels, however, did not give any timeline to this development that has been in the news for some time.
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Siri Shortcuts App Updated With Actions for Weather, Alarms, Unit Conversion, and More
Now, with iOS 12.1 rolling out globally, the Siri Shortcuts app has also received an update in the form of version 2.1.
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Red Dead Redemption 2 has earned Rockstar games almost $1 billion in the first weekend
The newest game from Rockstar Games’ Red Dead Redemption 2 was the most anticipated game of the year, and not for nothing. The release of Red Dead Redemption 2 took the gaming world by storm and has apparently made $725 million in three days of release, and that is a massive achievement for any game.
Red Dead Redemption 2 was first teased almost two years ago when Rockstar Games put out the first poster of the game and people have been hyped since. The first iteration of the game was a massive success for Rockstar Games and people all over lauded it for the accurate and detailed portrayal of its setting of the American wild west.
The game is priced is $60 which makes it one of the costlier AAA games in the market right now. But the present revenue earned by the company shows that people didn’t care about the pricing and were too excited to try it. The game has constantly received the top ratings from almost all publications that have reviewed it.
The only game from Rockstar Games to earn a higher opening weekend was the Grand Theft Auto V which was back in the year 2013 which amassed over $1 billion within the first three days of its release.
Red Dead Redemption 2 set the record for the highest-selling game on Sony’s PlayStation Network on PlayStation 4 despite being available on Xbox One.
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This is a significant achievement since the two other major games this year, God of War and Marvel’s Spider-man are both PlayStation exclusives.
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Nubia X flagship smartphone with dual-display, no front facing camera launched in China
ZTE’s Nubia at an event in China today launched its much-anticipated flagship Nubia X smartphone with edge-to-edge display. The handset boasts of no-notch display with 93.6 percent screen-to-body ratio, and interestingly there is no front-facing camera. But there’s more, the big highlight of the Nubia X is its secondary 5.1-inch HD+ AMOLED screen at the back which blends into the glass body.
For photography, Nubia has only provided dual-rear camera setup with a 16-megapixel f/1.8 aperture primary sensor and a 24-megapixel f/1.7 aperture secondary sensor with LED flash. In order to take selfies, you can use the same secondary 5.1-inch display at the back.
Nubia X: Price and Availability
The Nubia X prices in China start from RMB 3,299 (approximately Rs 33,000) for the base 6GB RAM variant. The top-end 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant is priced at RMB 4,299 (approximately Rs 43,000). It will be available for pre-order starting today and goes on sale in China on November 5.
Nubia X: Specifications and Features
The Nubia X comes with two displays – a 6.26-inch Full-HD+ (2280 x 1080 pixels) primary display with an aspect ratio of 19:9, while on the rear it flaunts a 5.1-inch HD+ OLED touchscreen. Apparently, you can use both displays simultaneously such that whatever is visible on the front panel can also be seen on the back when you switch it over.
Nubia has removed front-facing camera to achieve a 93.6 percent screen-to-body ratio. Internally, the phone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC coupled with 6GB/8GB of RAM and up to 256GB internal storage. For security, Nubia has included a side-mounted fingerprint sensor on the right edge.
There is a 3,800mAh battery onboard with NeoPower 3.0 fast charging support. The Nubia X comes pre-loaded with nubia UI 6.0 on top of Android 8.1 Oreo out-of-the-box.
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WhatsApp to Organise Startup Challenge in India
WhatsApp on Wednesday announced a tie-up with Invest India to promote Indian startups.
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Xiaomi opens India’s biggest Mi Home brand store in Bengaluru
The resounding success that Xiaomi has achieved in India is no surprise, and it’s been primarily built upon the company’s diverse range of value-for-money smartphones. That has led to the Chinese technology major greatly diversifying its product portfolio in the country, which now includes everything from Bluetooth speakers to suitcases.
While majority of Xiaomi’s products are sold online (through its official website and partner e-commerce platforms), the company has also set up its ‘Mi Home’ chain of brick and mortar stores across in India. Expanding that network even further, Xiaomi has now launched a new Mi Home store in the country.
Opened in the prominent Indiranagar area of Bengaluru city, Xiaomi’s new retail store is the company’s biggest in India. Covering two floors, the store spans a total area of 6,000 sq ft and has a modern architectural design.
As per Xiaomi, the new Mi Home store has been constructed using eco-friendly materials. It’s equipped with solar-powered charging stations as part of the company’s efforts towards implementing environment-friendly technologies and solutions. The store has a large experience zone showcasing over 200 of Xiaomi’s globally-sold products, including everything from robotic vacuum cleaners and smart washing machines to TVs and personal wellness solutions. And of course, the entire range of Xiaomi’s smartphones is on display as well.
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Commenting on the store’s opening, Manu Kumar Jain, vice president of Xiaomi and managing director of Xiaomi India, said, “This is a truly special moment for us as the new Mi Home takes our new retail concept a step above, offering enhanced retail experience to our Mi Fans and consumers in India. The building represents a unique space that encourages people to think, learn, and engage, hence reflecting our drive for innovation. The futuristic concept embodies our efforts to connect the present consumer experience with the future. We hope that our Mi Fans and customers in Bengaluru visit this iconic store to enjoy the new retail experience and make the most of our innovative product line-up.”
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