Xiaomi Mi 9 tops AnTuTu’s list of best performance smartphones in February 2019

AnTuTu has released its list of top 10 smartphones with best performance for the month of February. The top three positions are respectively held by Xiaomi Mi 9, Lenovo Z5 Pro GT, and the Nubia Red Magic Mars gaming phone. The top 10 best performance phones list contains those devices that were benchmarked between February 1 and February 28.

The recently launched Xiaomi Mi 9 is the new entrant that has directly gained the numero uno position in the list. The Snapdragon 855 powered Mi 9 has recorded an average benchmarking score of 371,849. The Lenovo Z5 Pro GT that is also powered by the Snapdragon 855 mobile platform is listed on the second position with an average benchmarking score of 353,469.

The gaming-focused Nubia Red Magic Mars smartphone fueled by Snapdragon 845 is in the third position with a score of 320,763. The next four places on the list are occupied by Huawei’s Kirin 980 chipset driven smartphones. The Mate 20 holds the fourth position with a score of 306,984, followed by the Honor V20  with a score of 306,726. The Mate 20 X is place in the sixth position with 304,325 score. The Honor Magic 2 is on the seventh spot with 301,442 score.

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The gaming-focused Asus ROG Phone, Xiaomi’s Black Shark Helo gaming smartphone and Xiaomi Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition, all powered by Snapdragon 845 mobile platform, have occupied the last three places on AnTuTu’s top 10 list of best performance smartphones for February 2019. These devices have scored 297,953, 297,473 and 296,953 respectively.

The Samsung Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10e smartphones were announced in February. However, they are not mentioned in the list because they haven’t released in the Chinese market yet. The Galaxy S10 series are expected to release in China on March 8. Hence, there is a possibility that the next month’s best performance smartphones list by AnTuTu could be led by the Snapdragon 855 powered Galaxy S10 phones.

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Google’s team exposes ‘high severity’ flaw in macOS kernel; Apple accepts the flaw

Google’s Project Zero team has exposed a “high severity” flaw in macOS’ kernel. The team of Google usually reveals the bugs and security flaws within systems of Google, as well as for some other big companies. Last year, the team had revealed vulnerabilities in Microsoft’s Windows 10 S and Microsoft Edge browser.

Google detailed about the flaw in Apple’s macOS kernel on its Chromium bug tracker (via Neowin) last week noting that it was first disclosed to Apple back in November 2018. The company has a policy of reporting the bug privately to the manufacturers, and later the bug gets disclosed publicly after 90 days.

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It is noted that a security researcher from Google’s Project Zero discovered a bug in macOS’ kernel, XNU. The bug states if a modification is made to a user-owned mounted filesystem image, the virtual management system isn’t notified of those changes. Which means that an attacker can potentially take malicious actions without the mounted filesystem knowing about it.

“XNU has various interfaces that permit creating copy-on-write copies of data between processes, including out-of-line message descriptors in mach messages. It is important that the copied memory is protected against later modifications by the source process; otherwise, the source process might be able to exploit double-reads in the destination process.

This copy-on-write behavior works not only with anonymous memory, but also with file mappings. This means that, after the destination process has started reading from the transferred memory area, memory pressure can cause the pages holding the transferred memory to be evicted from the page cache. Later, when the evicted pages are needed again, they can be reloaded from the backing filesystem,” noted Google on Chromium bug tracker.

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Meanwhile, Apple has also acknowledged the issue reported by Google’s Project Zero team. The company has started working on a fix and intends to patch the issue in a future macOS release, although there is no timeline available on that just yet.

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Realme 3 vs Asus Zenfone Max M2 vs Nokia 5.1 Plus: Price in India, specifications and features compared

After all the leaks and rumors, the Realme 3 is finally official and it is yet another budget smartphone from the company. We’ve already compared the Realme 3 with some of its competitors which include the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 and the Samsung Galaxy M20. Today, we are pitting the Realme smartphone with a few more competitors which includes the likes of Nokia 5.1 Plus and the Asus Zenfone Max M2.

Price in India and availability

The Realme 3 will go on sale starting March 12 via Flipkart and Realme online store. The company will be offering two variants – 3GB RAM with 32GB storage priced at Rs 8,999, and 4GB RAM with 64GB storage priced at Rs 10,999. The Nokia 5.1 Plus is priced at Rs 9,999 for the 32GB model, and Rs 14,350 for the 64GB model. The Zenfone Max M2, on the other hand, is priced at Rs 8,499 for the 32GB model, and Rs 10,499 for the 64GB model. Both the Nokia and Asus devices can also be bought from Flipkart.

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Specifications

The Realme 3 is powered by a MediaTek Helio P70 octa-core SoC. It comes with a 6.3-inch HD+ display with a waterdrop style notch, and an aspect ratio of 19:9. The Zenfone Max M2 comes with 6.26-inch HD+ display and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 octa-core SoC, whereas the Nokia 5.1 Plus comes with a slightly smaller 5.8-inch HD+ panel, and is powered by a MediaTek Helio P60 SoC. All three smartphones come with 3GB / 4GB RAM and 32GB / 64GB onboard storage, and a microSD card slot for further expansion is also present.

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Cameras

In the photography department, all three smartphones come with a dual camera setup at the back. The Realme 3 comes with a 13-megapixel primary sensor paired with a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and there is a 13-megapixel selfie snapper on the front. The Asus smartphone also comes with a similar rear camera setup, just that on the front, it houses an 8-megapixel selfie snapper. The Nokia 5.1 Plus, on the other hand, comes with an 8-megapixel selfie snapper, and a dual camera setup at the back comprising of a 13-megapixel primary snapper and a 5-megapixel secondary depth sensor.

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Battery, OS and connectivity

To keep things ticking, the Realme 3 is armed with a 4,230mAh battery, whereas the Asus Zenfone Max M2 comes with a slightly smaller 4,000mAh battery. The Nokia 5.1 Plus comes with the smallest battery among the three, having a capacity of 3,060mAh. None of the smartphones come with fast charging support, but they come bundled with standard 10W charger.

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Connectivity options on the smartphones include dual SIM card slots, Bluetooth, 4G LTE with VoLTE, Wi-Fi and GPS. The Nokia 5.1 Plus also comes with a USB Type-C port, whereas the remaining two smartphones come with microUSB port. Lastly, talking about OS, both the Nokia and Realme smartphone runs Android Pie OS, whereas the Asus smartphone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo OS with near stock UI. The company has promised Android Pie update, which will be rolled out later this year.

Comparison table

Features	Realme 3	Asus Zenfone Max M2	Nokia 5.1 Plus
Display	6.3-inch HD+	6.26-inch HD+	5.8-inch HD+
Processor	MediaTek Helio P70 octa-core	Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 octa-core	MediaTek Helio P60 octa-core
RAM	3GB/4GB	3GB/4GB	3GB/4GB
Storage	32GB/64GB (expandable)	32GB / 64GB (expandable)	32GB/64GB (expandable)
Rear Camera	13-megapixel + 2-megapixel	13-megapixel+2-megapixel	13-megapixel + 5-megapixel
Front Camera	13-megapixel	8-megapixel	8-megapixel
Battery	4,230mAh	4,000mAh	3,060mAh
Connectivity	4G LTE, Dual-SIM, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth	4G LTE, Dual-SIM, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth	4G LTE, Dual-SIM, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
OS	Android Pie	Android 8.1 Oreo (upgradable)	Android Pie
Price	Rs 8,990 (3GB/32GB) Rs 10,990 (4GB/64GB)	Rs 8,499 (3GB/32GB) Rs 10,490 (4GB/64GB)	Rs 9,999 (3GB/32GB) Rs 14,350 (4GB/64GB)

 

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Amazon Gives AI to Harvard-Affiliated Hospital in Tech's Latest Health Push

Alexa won't be replacing doctors anytime soon, but Amazon says artificial intelligence can help hospitals become more efficient.

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Lava Z40 Android Go smartphone launched in India for Rs 3,499

Lava Z40 has been launched in India. It is an Android Go smartphone, which ships with Android 8.1 Oreo out-of-the-box. The handset comes with a pocket-friendly price of Rs 3,499 and is available in two color variants, including black and gold. The Lava Z40 is powered by a small 2,250mAh battery, which is said to offer around one and a half days battery life.

The latest Lava smartphone comes in an unnamed 1.4GHz quad-core SoC, 1GB of RAM and 8GB of inbuilt storage option. The company is also giving an option to expand the internal storage by up to 64GB using a microSD card. It features a 4.0-inch display along with Corning Gorilla Glass for protection. Additionally, the Lava Z40 offers dual 4G VoLte SIM slots.

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In terms of the camera department, the newly launched handset packs a single 2-megapixel rear camera, which is assisted by an LED flash. There is also the same 2-megapixel camera sensor on the front with a flash for shooting selfies. The company says that the handset also gives an option to search in 10 different Indian languages, which also includes Hindi.

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Commenting on the launch, Jasneet Singh, Product Head of Lava International said, “Inspired by the huge success of LAVA A44, we are launching the LAVA Z40, targeting first-time smartphone users and their needs. There is a huge demand for entry-level smartphones with strong battery backup and good sound quality & the Lava Z40 is exactly that. With this launch, we intend to reach out to users who want to upgrade from feature phones to their first smartphone to become a part of India’s fastpaced digital journey, without burning a hole in their pocket.”

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World Wide Web Consortium approves WebAuthn as the internet moves towards a password-free future

A new report has revealed a significant development for the technology world. As part of the report, the W3C (World Wide Web Consortium) has just approved the WebAuthn API, a new standard for authentication that is likely to gradually replace passwords to be the only means of authentication across multiple websites and services. As noted by the report, this new API is already supported by major web browsers including Google Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Apple Safari. Now that W3C has approved the API as an official web standard, it is likely that more websites will start adapting WebAuthn for authentication.

According to a report by The Verge, any website that supports the API can use WebAuthn to communicate with any specified security device to allow users to log into any given service. The type of security device has not been specified and it can range from a normal FIDO security key to a sophisticated biometric device such as a fingerprint scanner. These methods will help users by providing them with an additional layer of verification to log in to the service or website of their choice.

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If an increasing number of users start using this API then this authentication process is still “more secure” than most of the passwords that a majority of internet users use to protect their services. Another benefit of this authentication method is that users will no longer need to keep on remembering long complicated strings of passwords which could mean that passwords may gradually be on their way out.

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A number of websites are already supporting this new API including Dropbox and Microsoft with more to soon join the wagon. According to the official announcement, Jeff Jaffe, the CEO for W3C issued a statement adding, “Now is the time for web services and businesses to adopt WebAuthn to move beyond vulnerable passwords and help web users improve the security of their online experiences.”

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Amazon’s FAB Phone Fest: Offers on OnePlus 6T, Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro, Realme U1 and more

Amazon is hosting the ‘FAB Phone Fest’ wherein it offers deals on smartphones. During the sale, HDFC Bank Credit or Debit card holders get a fringe benefit of five percent discount on EMI transactions. For you, it’s still good news for a lot of top-rated smartphones are selling at an attractive discount. From budget to premium smartphones, the phone makers have hyped the AI features a lot. So now is an excellent chance to buy a smartphone with some of the best implementations of AI in photography. Without further ado, check out today’s smartphone deals from Amazon India‘s stable.

OnePlus 6T (128GB+6GB RAM)

Deal Price: Depends on Exchange Value
MRP: Rs 37,999
Link: http://bit.ly/BGRM51

OnePlus is offering Rs 2,000 extra on the exchange value of your existing phone. You can buy the OnePlus 6T with several benefits if plan to open a Kotak 811 bank account. For starters, you get Accidental and Liquid Damage Protection insurance worth Rs 2,000 for free. Also, you get Rs 2,000 off on EMI transaction using Kotak Bank cards. So the final value of OnePlus 6T will appear after you choose any of the available options.

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Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro (32GB+3GB RAM)

Deal Price: Rs 8,999
MRP: Rs 10,999
Link: http://bit.ly/BGRM52

The affordable Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro is meant for folks seeking modern features like Full HD display with a notch, dual camera, and a reliable battery. The Redmi 6 Pro offers all of that along with fantastic cameras. The modest 5-megapixel front camera utilizes the AI-features like AI Portrait Mode and AI Beautify 4.0 to capture selfies that require no or minimal edits. You can buy Redmi 6 Pro from Amazon for Rs 8,999.

Honor 8C (32GB+4GB RAM)

Deal Price: Rs 9,999
MRP: Rs 12,999
Link: http://bit.ly/BGRM53

Honor 8C’s new discounted price pushes it into the highly competitive budget segment. The phone packs a 4,000mAh battery to let you drive the phone for nearly two days. The dual lens AI cameras will make you taste the AI photography along with soft-light front flash. You can use face unlock the phone in low-light conditions too. The fabulous display with a notch features an eye care mode is a delight to use. Passing on Honor 8C at Rs 9,999 is difficult. If you buy it on EMI using HDFC Bank Credit or Debit card, you can get a five percent discount.

Realme U1 (32GB+3GB RAM)

Deal Price: Rs 9,999
MRP: Rs 12,999
Link: http://bit.ly/BGRM54

Realme U1 boasts a 25-megapixel selfie camera consisting of a Sony image sensor and powered with AI features. At the rear is a typical dual-camera setup that is backed by several functions baked in the camera app. The phone’s 6.3-inch Full HD+ display with a waterdrop notch gives a nearly bezel-less feel. Battery life should be a manageable affair with the AI Power Master to manage power for the 3,500mAh battery. Realme U1 is selling for Rs 9,999 after a flat Rs 1,000 discount on credit or debit cards from all major banks.

Oppo R17 (128GB+8GB RAM)

Deal Price: Rs 28,990
MRP: Rs 34,990
Link: http://bit.ly/BGRM55

Oppo R17 made its debut with a hidden fingerprint unlock sensor in the gorgeous 6.4-inch display made using Corning Gorilla Glass 6 technology. Of course, there is a waterdrop notch. Its gradient color effect design at the back redefines its premium outlook. The usual she-bang of dual rear camera setup and 25-megapixel selfie camera with AI features is present. However, it’s the VOOC Flash charge feature that makes R17 compete with OnePlus phones. Amazon’s Appario Retail seller is offering an extra Rs 5,000 off on exchange offer which can bring down the listing price of Rs 28,990.

Huawei P20 Pro (128GB+6GB RAM)

Deal Price: Rs 49,999
MRP: Rs 64,999
Link: http://bit.ly/BGRM56

Huawei’s P20 Pro is a perfect companion for the shutterbugs, amateur and even professional photographers. The 24-megapixel selfie camera delivers stunning photos with the 3D Portrait lighting feature. At the rear rests a trio of 40-megapixel+20-megapixel+8-megapixel cameras co-engineered with Leica to produce stunning images. This EISA Award-winning phone packs a Kirin 970 AI chipset that ensures top-tier performance and even supports AI-centric functions for the cameras. Huawei P20 Pro is the perfect phone to click DSLR-like photos and is up for grabs at Rs 49,999 from Amazon.

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Honor teases new Tab 5 variant with an 8-inch screen; tipping launch is imminent

A few months ago, Honor took the wraps off its mid-range tablet, dubbed Honor MediaPad T5, in the Chinese market. The device can also be referred to as Honor Tab 5. Notably, the same tablet is reportedly sold with Huawei branding in the international markets and in China with honor brand. The company launched the tablet in October 2018 with a 10.1-inch screen.

Now, a new teaser (spotted by Gizmochina) has surfaced online, suggesting that it could soon launch a new variant of the Honor tab 5 sporting a smaller 8-inch panel. Apart from offering the smaller 8-inch screen, there is a possibility that the company might offer similar type of specifications that we have witnessed on the standard model. To recall, the 10-inch model is based on Huawei’s in-house Kirin 659 chipset under the hood.

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The device comes with 3GB RAM/32GB storage variant and 4GB/64GB configuration. With this device, users also get Huawei’s GPU Turbo technology for better gaming performance. The 10-inch tablet offers 16:10 aspect ratio and packs an all-metal CNC body. The panel operates at 19200 x 1200 pixels resolution. The device also bears dual stereo speakers with Huawei Histen 5.0 sound technology with Harman Kardon professional tuning.

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As for the biometric sensors, there is a fingerprint sensor as well as Face Unlock. The company has also reportedly equipped an eye comfort mode with blue light filter and children’s corner. The Honor MediaPad T5 comes in Glacier Blue and Grey color options in China. The device retails at RMB 1,399 (approximately Rs 14,154) for the 3GB RAM/32GB storage variant, RMB 1,599 (approximately Rs 16,278) for the 4GB/64GB configuration. There is also a 4GB/64GB LTE model, priced at RMB 1,799 (approximately Rs 18,401).

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Huawei slider smartphone with dual front cameras reportedly in the works

After years of working on regular rectangular smartphones, an increasing number of smartphone makers are now experimenting with the designs of their devices. Most of these experiments are aimed at eliminating the display notch style that has been adapted over the last two years. In the quest to do away with this design trend, device makers invented a number of different ways including manual or motorized slider design, dual display smartphones or punch hole cameras. As part of the effort, it looks like Chinese electronics giant and smartphone maker Huawei may be working on a new smartphone with a slider design.

This comes right after a report by LetsGoDigital uncovered a patent application of a smartphone design with the slider. According to the patent, the device will come with a dual front camera setup hidden inside the slider. This is a departure from the punch hole camera design that the company was pushing for in its devices. According to GizmoChina, the fact that the company is going for slider design smartphones is not surprising as its sub-brand Honor has already launched a device with a similar form factor.

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According to the report, the patent for the design was posted online as part of the Global Design Database of the WIPO (World Intellectual Property Office) by Huawei showcasing a slider along with two cameras on the front. This frees the front of the device to have an all screen display without the need for any compromises including the punch hole display to accommodate the front camera sensor.

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The design also states that the dual camera setup on the front will come with a dedicated LED flash unit in the middle, which matches the camera set up on the back. The report also noted that there will be no fingerprint scanner on the back of the device which likely means that either it is under the screen or it is part of the power button.

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Paytm introduces ‘Paytm First’ premium subscription-based program like Amazon Prime

Paytm on Tuesday announced its first ever premium subscription-based rewards and loyalty program ‘Paytm First’ for consumers in India. The Amazon Prime-like service will be offering exclusive benefits over and above the regular Paytm cashback offers. One97 Communications, which owns the brand Paytm, is aiming to sell over 3 million subscriptions within the first year of ‘Paytm First’ launch.

The Paytm First has been priced at Rs 750 with an inaugural cashback worth Rs 100 for a very limited time. Paytm notes that consumers subscribing to Paytm First will enjoy a wide range of exclusive benefits from leading partnered brands. These include Zomato Gold membership, annual Gaana membership, annual Sony LIV subscription, ViU premium, Eros Now annual membership, Uber (benefits up to Rs 6,000), Uber Eats (benefits up to Rs 2,400) and many more partner offers worth more than Rs 12,000.

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“We are very excited to launch our exclusive loyalty program “Paytm First” with sought after rewards and benefits spanning across video and music streaming, food and travel, shopping and lifestyle. We are happy to have partnered with leading players from their respective verticals during the initial launch phase itself and we will continue to expand the Paytm First programme with more benefits and value to our customers,” said Deepak Abbot, Senior Vice President, Paytm.

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Additionally, Paytm First subscribers will also get over Rs 1,500 cashback including Rs 100 cashback on movie ticket bookings each month. There would also be exclusive offers for shopping on Paytm Mall with unlimited free and priority shipping. These subscribers will also get access to priority (no waiting) 24×7 customer care as well.

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