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  • Nothing announces it is working on the Nothing phone (1)

    Nothing announces it is working on the Nothing phone (1)

    Nothing to see here yet, but the company has announced that it is working on the Nothing Smartphone. Dubbed the Nothing phone (1), the nomenclature pays homage to the acquisition of Essential, whose first phone was named the Essential Phone 1.

    There is little known of the phone (1) for now, except that it will run on Qualcomm hardware, S8 Gen 1 most likely. If Nothing uses the same design philosophy as its current product the ear (1), then we can expect the phone (1) to also have a transparent design. Transparent designs are not new for smartphones, Xiaomi previously launched a transparent design phone the Mi 9 Explorer Edition, which was later found to be spoofing the internal design with a middle vanity cover.

    Nothing co-founder Carl Pei also confirmed that the focus of the brand will be to build an ecosystem and focus more on user experiences which they aim to enable with the Nothing OS. Nothing claims :

    Nothing OS captures the best features of pure Android, distilling the operating system to just the essentials, where every byte has a purpose. It is designed to deliver a fast, smooth and personal experience. A coherent interface, the hardware seamlessly integrates with software through bespoke fonts, colours, graphical elements and sounds. A first preview of Nothing OS will be available via its launcher that will be available to download on select smartphone models from April.

    As claimed above, an Android launcher for a preview of the Nothing OS will be available in April, allowing users to experience the initial and basic potential of the Nothing OS.

    Building an original “Oneplus” like strong community will be important for Nothing at this stage. To move towards that goal, the company made some further announcements. Nothing will open its doors to US$ 10 Million crowdfunding, so that its users and community can invest in the brand. The company has already raised US$ 144 Million and created partnerships with brands like Qualcomm, which seems to be good PR for now.

    However, the strategy seems to be targeted towards a ground up approach for technology integration. A  jab at the Apple way of doing things, if you may.

    The Nothing phone (1) will generate enough hype, there is no question. However, what matters is the end result. A disruption in the saturated Smartphone market or yet another “flagship killer”?

     

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Cq7dnESV7Y

     

  • LG G1 OLED EVO Televison : Eyes On

    LG G1 OLED EVO Televison : Eyes On

    LG G1 OLED tv is the flagship tv for the company in 2021. It features a new OLED EVO panel which is extremely bright and features a high dynamic range. The tv runs on webOS and has support for all OTT streaming apps. The magic remote works like an air mouse and makes inputting text and navigating the UI super easy. The design of the tv is premium with extremely thin bezels, and a flush wall mount. check out our video to find out more about the LG G1
  • Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones Giveaway

    Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones Giveaway

     

    iGyaan Sony WH 1000 XM4 Giveaway

    Giveaway is now over. Congratulations to the winners ! 
    You will be contacted on your email within the next week.  Thanks to everyone who played. 

     

    Win one of the 4 Sony WH100XM4 Headphones in our Giveaway ! Make Sure to subscribe to iGyaan and Watch the Above Video ! 

  • Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra First Look

    Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra First Look

    Samsung launched the Galaxy S21 series on 14th of January 2021. While the S21 will be a popular device all eyes are on the Galaxy S21 Ultra which apart from being a flagship, shows off what the company is not only capable of,  but, also what direction it is heading in. 

    The Galaxy S21 Ultra starts at a price of Rs. 105999 for the 12 GB variant with 256GB storage and costs Rs. 116999 for the 16 GB variant with 512 GB storage. There are discounts however, during preorder a Rs. 6000 instant discount and Rs. 10000 discount using HDFC cards. 



    Unboxing Experience 

    The box of the Galaxy S21 Ultra resembles the iPhone 12 series boxes. Its a slim box and it is missing a charger. But the box is also missing earphones and the standard back protection case.  Apart from the phone box has some documentation, the USB C to USB C cable and a sim tool .

    • Galaxy S21 Ultra
    • Documentation 
    • USB C – C Cable 
    • Sim Tool

    Design and Build

    Samsung has focused a lot on making the design of the Galaxy S21 series a lot more refined. The new color choices paired with the new Gorilla Glass Victus finishes allows for the “phantom” colors to have a leather like effect. The Phantom black is a matte black finished back panel that simulated a very soft letter like feel in the hand. The phone is durably built and has a IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. 

    Samsung had already done away with the headphone jack so all you see is a water sealed USB C port which is used for charging and data. The display has subtle curves on either side making the rather large and unwieldy Galaxy S21 Ultra comfortable to hold with side grip. 

    The camera bump is now a part of the frame and looks more natural. overall first impression from the design and build are good. 

    Display and Cameras

    The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra has a massive 6.8 inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display which has a WQHD+ 3200 x 1440 px resolution. This gives the device a 515 ppi pixel density.  The display also has a peak brightness of 1500 nits and is protected by the same Victus glass that is seen on the back of the phone. The display has an ever so slight curve that makes it look premium and also improves the viewing experience as it simulates an edgeless display. 

    120 Hz on the display has been a standard for a while but the Galaxy S21 Ultra is capable of that at maximum resolution. even though on Samsung’s adaptive refresh rate mode. 

    Samsung has included 4 cameras on the back of the S21 Ultra . The main 108MP camera which has an f/1.8 aperture. will shoot 12 MP shots in the auto mode. two telephoto cameras with 3x and 10x zoom allow for a more versatile zoom experience. while the 3x has an f/2.4 aperture the 10x has an f/4.9 aperture which means that low light performance will be abysmal on the 10x. 

    There is an ultra wide 12 MP sensor which has an f/2.2 aperture. The rear camera is also capable of 8K video 24fps and 4K video at 60fps. The S21 Ultra is also capable of slow motion video at 1080p at upto 240fps and at 720p at upto 960fps. 

    The front facing camera sits in the centre punch hole on the top of the display and is a 40 MP sensor with an f/2.2 Aperture and is capable of 4k video at upto 60fps.

    Hardware and Performance

    The Galaxy S21 Ultra will not disappoint with respect to performance. And even though India still gets the Exynos based devices. The Exynos 2100 is pretty well matched with the Snapdragon 888 chipset. Both are built on the 5 NM process and offer up an octave core CPU experience. However Samsung’s Exynos 2100 is clocked much higher with a 2.9 GHz top clock.  The GPU lacks behind on the Samsung chip, but they are well matched for AI computation capabilities and ISP performance with the 888′ spectra 580 providing computational HDR video capabilities which the Galaxy S21 Ultra misses out on. 

    Benchmarks are up there and performance from the device for the couple of days we have tested is irrefutably smooth. However, the Exnos 2100 when pushed seems to be getting the top back corner of the Galaxy 21 Ultra uncomfortably hot. We are using a pre release device with pre release software. So the clocks may be adjusted for the final release. 

    Battery and Connectivity

    The 5000mAh battery does justice to the phone. Samsung continues to include 25W charging as that seems to be sweet spot for battery charging speeds. No charger is included however, Samsung will happily sell you one for Rs. 2000. 

    The phone supports USB PD3 and wireless charging upto 15W. You can also reverse charge in case of emergencies for upto 4.5W.

    The Samsung Galaxy S21 Series is 5G capable whether you get the Snapdragon 888 or the Exynos 2100 variant. Both have Sub 6 and mmWave 5G bands. However, India is yet to fully roll out 5G for the next year or so and by that time S22 series will be out. 

    The phone has 2 sim slots and no microSD expansion. Bluetooth 5.2 along with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO for location mapping.  The fingerprint sensor is located under the display and is an ultrasonic sensor which makes for super quick unlocks. 

    If you are a business user the Galaxy S21 Ultra also offers Samsung DeXand Samsung Wireless DeX for on the go productivity. 

    Samsung seems to have ticked all the right boxes, however our testing has just begun and if first impressions are something to go by, The Galaxy S21 Ultra will be tough competitor for upcoming phones of 2021. 

     

     

     

     

  • Mi Notebook 14 Launched in India Starting Rs. 41,999

    Mi Notebook 14 Launched in India Starting Rs. 41,999

    Xiaomi has launched their first line of Notebooks in India, The Mi Notebook 14. The Notebook 14 is available in two models, a standard edition which features a Core i5 CPU and a Horizon Edition which has the Core i7 CPU. 

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    The Mi Notebook 14 as the name suggests features a 14″ Full HD 1920x1080px Anti-glare Display. This in an all aluminium unibody style design that resembles a MacBook. 

    The Notebook weighs in at 1.35 kilogram and bears no branding on the top case. The chiclet style keyboard features a scissor mechanism with an ABS texture. Each key has a 1.3mm of key travel and able spring making it comfortable to type. 

    The base variant of the Mi Notebook 14 features a 10th generation core i5-10210U CPU which has a 1.6GHz quad-core setup with a boost clock up to 4.2GHz. this is paired with 8GB 2666MHz DDR4 RAM and 256GB of SATA 3 SSD storage. The second variant bumps the storage to 512GB of SATA 3 SSD.

    The Horizon Edition  two options for the CPU, the same Core i5-10210U  and a Core i7-10510U CPU with a 1.8GHz quad-core setup and a boost clock up to 4.9GHz. You still get 8GB 2666MHz DDR4 RAM, however, the storage has an optional m.2 NVME PCI Express Gen 3 SSD upgrade with 512GB of space. This has a rated 3000 MB/s sequential read and a 1800 MB/s sequential write speed. Drastically boosting I/O and Read Write operations. 

    The Horizon edition with the i7 also adds a USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type C port, along with the standard ports which include 2 Type-A USB 3.1 Gen 1 and a single USB 2.0, 1 HDMI port a Combo Audio Jack and the Charging Port.

    The Mi Notebook 14 Horizon edition also has a GeForce MX350 2GB GDDR5 VRAM equipped DGPU. This makes it more suitable of open ended tasks like limited gaming and photo video editing. 

    The Laptops don’t charge via USB C and only one variant has the port which is limited to data. The Mi Notebook 14 has 2x2W Stereo speakers with DTS audio, although in first impressions the volume seems low. 

    The display brightness also caps at 250nits which when paired with the anti glare coating on the screen makes visibility of the otherwise good display limited. The anti glare coating works in well lit environments to block reflections and glare, along with smudges and fingerprints for people who like to tap their screens when they point. 

    The Mi Notebook 14 also misses a webcam which in the current world climate seems like a necessary inclusion. Xiaomi does include their USB Webcam in the box, which has a max 720px 30fps mode.

    The Mi Notebook 14 starts off at Rs. 41999 for the base variant with a 256 GB SATA SSD. The upgraded variant with 512 GB SATA SSD costs Rs. 44999. If you opt for the NVIDIA MX250 discreet GPU you will pay Rs. 47999. 

    The Mi Notebook 14 Horizon edition with a 512GB SATA SSD will cost Rs. 54999. If you choose the upgraded NVME SSD the price is bumped up to 59,999. All variants offer Rs. 2000 cash back to HDFC cards. 

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  • Motorola Edge+ Fills The Flagship Gap

    Motorola Edge+ Fills The Flagship Gap

    Motorola’s recent launch of the Moto Edge+ propels the once mi-range champion back into the flagship race. The Moto Edge+ shows what a major known brand is capable of. 

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    The Motorola Edge+ while filling the void in the flagship market, slots above the OnePlus 8 Pro and below Samsung’s Galaxy S20 lineup. Finding a sweet spot with respect to hardware and performance. 

    Display

    The Motorola Edge+ features a 6.67 inch AMOLED display with a 21:9 aspect ratio. The display has a 2340 x 1080px resolution with 90 degree edge on both sides. A 90Hz refresh rate which features an automatic switch to 60Hz refresh rates on low battery. The 10 bit display is also HDR 10+ rated and the phone utilizes the edge in several ways.  The most interesting of which is the ability to add trigger buttons to the edge of the screen. These will act as tactile buttons during gaming on games like PubG Mobile and COD Mobile. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. 

    The edge also is used to navigate through the UI. can be used to pull down the notification shade, pull up the apps, jump into multi tasking and also access shortcuts.

    The Edge has lighting effects which also appear during charging or can be customised for notifications. 

    Hardware 

    The Motorola Edge+ features a impressive mig of hardware under the hood. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 ties in the main compute with the Adreno 650 GPU for graphics. This is packed with 12 GB RAM and 256 GB of storage. this combination puts serious hurt on smartphones like the Galaxy S20+ which feature exynos chipsets and lower RAM and storage. 

    The Moto Edge+ also ties in a massive 5000 mAh battery although charging is limited to 18W. Despite the largest battery in segment the Edge+ loses out on rapid charge which can be seen in other devices. 

    Camera

    The Motorola Edge+ has an impressive mix of cameras. Starting with the main 108 MP, f/1.8 Sony sensor. The main sensor also capture 6K video and is also capable of ultra smooth video thanks to software and hardware based video stabilisation. 

    The second camera is a 16 MP, f/2.2 ultra wide camera which also doubles up as a macro camera. This is one of the best uses of the camera space much better than the 2 MP or 4 MP macro sensors seen on other devices. The third camera is an 8MP telephoto camera. The cameras are paired up with a TOF sensor to improve depth mapping. 

    The front camera has a 25 MP, f/2.0 sensor which is capable of portrait shots and slow motion video. 

    Other Aspects

    The Motorola Edge+ is a return to flagship device for Motorola. While the company has focused it’s efforts in the US and EU the brand has stayed away from launching premium handsets in India. The Motorola Edge+ changes that. 

    The company promises updates for 2 generations of Android at a minimum. So it runs on Android 10 and will be at the least updated to Android 12. The UI also plays in with Motorola’s previous devices. Stock Android no custom skins or UI, no bloatware and no advertisements. The one Moto app to control some smartphone features like the Edge and Moto Gestures. 

    The Moto Edge+ is priced at Rs. 74999 with a permanent discount of Rs. 7500. Effective pricing the phone at Rs. 67500. 

    Motorola Edge+ Does miss out on some key things like any kind of water resistance rating. Even though the phone has a water repellent nano coating. The phone also limits charging to 18w while some phones offer upwards of 30W. 

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  • Motorola Launches Moto Edge & Edge+

    Motorola Launches Moto Edge & Edge+

    Motorola has finally entered the flagship smartphone race with the Motorola Edge+ and has also launched a sub-flagship Moto Edge. 

    Motorola has often stayed away from the flagship market, especially in the last few years. This changes with the Edge devices as Motorola steps up its game.

    The Motorola Edge+ features a 6.67 inch AMOLED display with a 21:9 aspect ratio. The display also has a 90Hz refresh rate which features a auto switch to lower refresh rates on low batteries. 

    The 10 bit display is also HDR 10+ rated and the phone utilizes the edge in several ways.  The most interesting of which is the ability to add trigger buttons to the edge of the screen. These will act as tactile buttons during gaming on games like PubG Mobile and COD Mobile. 

    Motorola is also using the Edge for notifications and animations during charging. Speaking of which the phone offers 15W Wireless charging, 18W Wired charging and also reverse wireless charging. The Moto Edge+ also features a 5000mAh battery. 

    Motorola is also pushing camera capabilities with the devices. The main camera on the Edge+ is 108 MP 1/1.33″ Sensor with an f/1.7 aperture. The camera also offers 27 MP shots using the Quad Pixel tech to improve low light performance and dynamic range. This is paired with an 8 MP 3 times optical zoom telephoto sensor with f/2.4 aperture. 

    Motorola claims that the cameras offer 6K video with the best in Industry Video Stabilization. The cameras also get a video portrait mode which is becoming more and more popular.  Motorola also offers its popular Night Vision photo modes on both front and rear cameras. 

    Motorola has managed to use a single sensor for both Wide and Macro shots which sits at 16 MP with an f/2.2 aperture. The Edge+ also packs a TOF sensor with dual LED Flash. 

    The innards of the Motorola Edge+ also competes with the latest flagships. The Moto Edge+ has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset with an Adreno 650 GPU. The phone is also capable of 5G with the X55 chip and will work on all bands including those in India when 5G becomes available. On the memory front the Motorola Edge+ has 12 GB RAM and 256 GB UFS 3.0 Storage. 

    Motorola claims to also have worked on improving the Android interface on their devices starting with the Edge phones. Motorola has launched My UX which will be accessible from the Moto App. The interface on the phone remains as close to vanilla Android as before on Motorola devices with a few additions. Including Moto Game time which will also allow the customization on the trigger buttons among other things, like avoiding disturbances during gaming. 

    Motorola will also allow for completely customized themes which will also be accessible from the MyUx mode in the Moto App. Motorola also includes the new Moto Audio app which will allow users finer control on their audio including that from the Dual Stereo speakers, which Motorola claims are loudest in the industry. These are also tuned by Waze audio. Moto Edge+ is also one of those rare devices that continues to provide a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 

    The Moto Edge, a more affordable phone from Motorola maintains all of the same features of the Moto Edge+ except a few. For one the chipset is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765. The main camera also is reduced to 64 MP instead of the 108MP seen on the Edge+.

    Moto Edge

    The Moto Edge also has a 4500 mAh battery and removes the wireless charging seen on the Edge+. The MotoEdge will be available in a 6GB+128 GB variant and will offer expandable storage via microSD. 

    The Moto Edge+ is priced at US$ 1000 and available immediately, where as the Moto Edge availability and price is yet to be announced. Motorola plans to launch the Edge+ and Edge in India post the lockdown period and according to the company the device will be priced aggressively. We expect the flagship Moto Edge+ to be Priced at Rs. 59,999.

     

     

  • OnePlus Launches the OnePlus 8 Pro With 120 Hz Display And Super Fast Wireless Charging

    OnePlus Launches the OnePlus 8 Pro With 120 Hz Display And Super Fast Wireless Charging

    Amidst the global standstill, Oneplus has take its wraps off of the New Oneplus 8 series of phones. The highlight however remains the new OnePlus 8 Pro. 

    The OnePlus 8 Pro is the new current flagship for the company and manages to finally push the OnePlus name into a Flagship category. 

    The highlight of the phone is the 6.78 Inch QHD display which also has a 120 Hz refresh rate. It remains a Fluid AMOLED display with a 19.8:9 aspect ratio. A resolution of 3168 x 1440 px along with a 513 ppl pixel density make it compete with top smartphones. The display has HDR10+ and remains notch free but adds a left bias punch hole to mount the front camera. 

    Another new update to the OnePlus 8 pro is the Warp Charge 30 Wireless. A long name given to the OnePlus 8 Pro’s fast wireless charging technology. This will enable a 1-50% charge wirelessly in 30 minutes for the phones big 4510 mAh Battery. The OnePlus 8 Pro also offers up a reverse wireless charge natively. 

    The 8 pro will also get the Warp Charge 30T which will give a 50% charge in just 23 minutes. 

    The innards on the OnePlus 8 Pro also get a 2020 push. A Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset with a X55 5G Network chipset. Graphics are handled by a Adreno 650 GPU. The phone will be sold in options of 8 GB or 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128 GB or 256 GB of UFS 3.0 storage.

    The camera also gets big focus this year with a 48 MP IMX689 sensor which will work with a pixel size of 1.12 ?m for 48MP and 2.24 ?m [4 in 1] for 12MP. The camera has an Aperture of f/1.78.

    The tele camera gets an 8MP sensor with a 1 ?m pixel and an f/2.44. The ultra wide camera has a 119.7° field of view and a 48 MP sensor with an f/2.2 aperture. The 4th sensor is a 5 MP colour filter sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. 

    The primary and the tele camera gets OIS and the phone will capture 4K video at 30/60 fps, 1080p video at 30/60 fps Super Slow Motion 720p video at 480 fps, 1080p video at 240 fps. And will generate Time-Lapse at 1080p 30fps, 4k 30fps.

    The OnePlus 8 Pro is protected by 3D Gorilla Glass on the front and the back. For security you will get Face Unlock and an in display fingerprint sensor. The OnePlus 8 pro weighs in at 199gms and is 8.5 mm thick. 165.3 mm tall and 74.35 mm wide. color options include Onyx Black, Glacial Green and Ultramarine Blue.

    Oneplus has taken a huge gamble in launching their phone amidst a global crisis. This is bound to impact interest and sales of their new devices. With lockdowns all over the world pushed further back. Oneplus’s new powerful phones may not get their fair share of boost for the promising packages they offer. 

     

  • Hands On With MSI GL63 Gaming Laptop

    Hands On With MSI GL63 Gaming Laptop

    MSI components and peripherals are rather popular in the computing industry. And while MSI also makes gaming gear and hardware, only in recent times has MSI started to push hard in the gaming laptop and desktop arena. The MSI GL63 is one such series which offers some serious spec hardware at interesting prices. 

     

    We are checking out the MSI GL63 9SD. This is one of MSI’s newest gaming laptops. There are a few things that make gaming laptops good;

    • It should have good cooling
    • Hardware to support most games
    • Fast Refresh Display
    • Great keyboard
    • Somehow still lightweight. 

    MSI managed to check all the above boxes in the GL63 series. and the 9SD is also perfectly placed in that bracket. 

    The MSi GL63 9SD has a good design, a usual aggressive look for a gaming laptop. Even though the laptop is missing any kind of RGB, it makes up for it by introducing aggressive lines and reflective decals. 

    Specifications

    Our unit was equipped with the 9th Gen Core i7 9750H along with 8GB RAM and 256 m.2 SSD paired with a 1 TB HDD. For graphics the 9SD has GTX 1660 Ti With 6GB of VRAM. 

    The display also fits the bill with a 120 hz refresh rate and an antiglare coating , excellent viewing angles and good brightness from a full HD 1920x1080p panel.

    MSI partnered with Steelseries for the keyboard on the laptop. The Keyboard keys have good travel but still remain easy to game on and comfortable for long sessions of gaming. The 9SD model has RED backlit lets, but you can always get the 9SDK model for a full RGB backlit keyboard.

     

    Gaming

    The Combination of the above hardware allowed for impressive gaming results, With PUBG running comfortably at 100- 110 fps and Shadow of the tomb raider delivering a good 60-70 fps. Wolfenstein Youngblood achieves 100fps. All the games were between High – ultra settings, with Motion Blur Off.

    The MSI GL63 9SD also has impressive audio inbuilt with large stereo speakers and support for 3D audio using the company’s Nahimic 3 App. The laptop also has a dragon centre which is like a dedicated Game mode to allow for customisation and hardware performance focusing towards specific games. 

    The MSI GL63 series is presently on sale for upto 30% off and you get additional deals like PUBG loot boxes and mechanical gaming keyboards on certain products. 

  • Top Smartphone Deals on Amazon Great Indian Festival

    Top Smartphone Deals on Amazon Great Indian Festival

    The Amazon Great Indian Festival sale is one of the biggest online only sale periods in the country. For electronics fans in India, this is a goldmine of deals and offers to get their favourite products at really good prices. 

    If you are Amazon prime member you can get access to the Amazon Great Indian Festival deals before “Non-prime” members i.e. 12th October. So the first thing you should do is head to the Amazon Prime membership and get it for Rs. 999. This not only gives you access to the sales, but also free one/two day delivery and also content services like Prime Video and music. If you are a non prime member the deals will be unlocked starting 13th Oct. 

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    Deals
    1. Apple iPhone XR 
      The Apple iPhone XR which went on sale for upwards of 70k is now available for Rs. 42999 before offers during the Amazon Great Indian Festival. The iPhone XR supports dual sims via Apple’s E-sim and also has all the hardware performance of the flagship XS and XS Max. The iPhone XR is available in great colours and will supports latest iOS updates for the next 3-4 years. With some additional cash back and EMI offers you can easily get the phone for under RS. 40000. 




    2. Apple iPhone 6s
      Apple’s entry level phone the iPhone 6s will drop to Rs. 22999 for the Amazon Great Indian Festival. Making the iPhone 6s the cheapest Apple iPhone on sale. the iPhone 6s still has Touch ID, excellent cameras, performance to run games like PUBG seamlessly and excellent battery life. The iPhone 6s also updates to iOS13 and will offer updates till iOS 14. 




    3. Poco F1 
      The Poco F1 was launched as a game changer, and people have often referred to it as a real flagship killer. The F1 has the Snapdragon 845, 6GB Ram and 128 GB storage. This mixed with good update schedule from POCO has created a huge community and fanbase. The F2 has not been launched yet. But the F1 is on sale for Rs. 15999 during the Amazon Great Indian Festival, plus addition 1000 via Amazon Pay. 

    4. Xiaomi Deals
      The Redmi 7a is now available for Rs. 4999, while the stock android Mi A3 is now on sale for Rs. 12999. The Redmi 7 will now be available for Rs. 6999. 





    5. Samsung Deals 
      The Samsung M10, M30 and M30s all go on sale during the Amazon Great Indian Festival. All phones were launched earlier this year and offers Samsung latest UI along with new camera and usability features. 



    6. Accessories Deals :
      Mi Sports Bluetooth Earphones for Rs. 1299
      RealMe Wireless buds for Rs. 1799
      Samsung Level U Earphones for Rs. 2199



    7. Power Banks :
      Mi 10000 Powerbank for Rs. 799
      Mi 20000 Powerbank for Rs. 1399
      Duracell 10050 Powerbank for Rs. 1299
      Anker Powercore 10400 For Rs. 1699


     

  • Apple Launches iPhone 11

    Apple Launches iPhone 11

    Apple has updated their 2019 lineup of the iPhone with the iPhone 11. This is more a revision to the iPhone XR which retains the design and aesthetic.

    The design however uses a new square block on the back to house the new dual cameras. The dual camera allows portrait mode for humans and non human shots which was not possible on the iPhone XR. The cameras also shoot 4k 60p across both cameras. The difference here is that one of the cameras is an Ultra wide instead of telephoto. 

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4p6njjPV_o

    The iPhone 11 also adds a new night mode which is automatically enabled for low light environments. The front camera also gets bumped to 12MP along with 4K 60fps video capture and Slow Mo videos on the front camera. 

    There are also new portrait studio lighting effects which look impressive. 

    The display on the Apple iPhone 11 is a 6.1 inch Liquid Retina display also similar to the iPhone XR. But the innards get an upgrade with a new Apple A13 Bionic chip.

    The Apple iPhone 11 retains the iP68 water resistance along with an aluminum body. 


    iPhone 11 also improves the battery, with Apple claiming an additional 1 hour of battery life. 

    The Apple iPhone 11 starts at US$ 699. In India the iPhone 11 will be available in 64GB, 128GB and 256GB models in purple, green, yellow, black, white and PRODUCT(RED) starting at INR 64,900. 

  • Apple Launches iPhone 11 Pro And iPhone 11 Pro Max

    Apple Launches iPhone 11 Pro And iPhone 11 Pro Max

    The heavily leaked design of the new iPhone 11 Pro came to life as Apple announced the new phones today. The new phone has triple cameras at the back a new display and the new A13 Bionic Chip.

    The Apple iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max get a new triple camera setup. A primary 12 MP camera with an f/1.8 aperture, 26mm lens and OIS. The second camera is a telephoto 12 MP sensor with a 52mm lens with an f/2.0 aperture. The third is an ultra wide camera also a 12MP sensor with a 13 mm lens and an f/2.4 aperture. 

    A new feature that will be enabled with a software update is called Deep Fusion that takes 9 pictures and fuses the pixels from the images to get really sharp images. 

    The video is now 4k 60fps with extended dynamic rage across all three camera sensors. The video capture now offers low light performance, and deep blacks across the video spectrum. 

    The cameras and the new A13 Bionic chip are versatile enough to capture multiple video streams together. Which means you can simultaneously record a standard video and a zoomed in video. This will also work on the front camera which is also a 12 MP sensor with 4k 60fps recording capabilities. This will be a great feature for video makers to exploit. 

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVEemOmHw9Y

     

    The new iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max will start at US$ 999 and US$ 1099 respectively. 

    The Apple iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max will be available in 64GB, 256GB and 512GB models in midnight green, space gray, silver and gold starting at INR 99,900  and INR 109,900

     

  • Leila : Review

    Leila : Review

    It is not often that Indian television ventures into dystopian worlds, in-fact Leila marks the first ever Indian Television Show to feature a dystopian India in the not so near future. A world ruled by religion and divided by categories and caste. Sounds a lot like the present, but may be a just a over imagined version of an expected reality of our future, at least from the creators mindset. 

    Storyline 

    Based on Prayaag Akbar’s book “Leila,” the Netflix original series talks about a dystopian India in the 2040s called “Aryavarta”. In Aryavarta intercaste marriages are illegal and water and basic life resources are scarce. 

    The storyline is strong and heart wrenching, but also slow at times. All characters introduced in the show are new, and hence only by episode 2 does the viewer get any grasp of what is happening in this world. 

    The communities and religions are divided into sectors and ruled with an iron fist. Delinquents are picked up by Repeaters, Aryavarta forces and sent to purifying camps,  where they undergo “Shuddhi Parikshas”. And are brainwashed into the new world order. 



    Shalini (Huma Qureshi) is the protagonist, post marrying a Muslim, Rizwan (Rahul Khanna). Is taken to a “Purifying camp” by Repeaters and her daughter “Leila” is now missing. The story follows six episodes of Shalini navigating this new world and locating her daughter. 

    Cinematography 

    The show is shot entirely in Delhi, so those familiar with places like Nehru Place, Lodhi gardens and our famous Garbage dump will easily relate to the show. 

    Leila is also the first Indian show that manages a dystopian world that seems believable, and even though it shows a general propaganda machine it is evident that the creators of the show managed a tastefully shot future. 

    There are parts which seem annoying, the use of current generation cars, and homes, and while they show a walled city separated from the “doosh” ( an untouchable caste in the show) technology is still very outdated. These is also a poor use of drones in one of the episodes that is extremely cringe.

    Use of current cars, breaks the future

    Certain parts of the show create the concept of a future with good use of graphics show a wide use of holographic technology, modern tablets and scanners that scan chips embedded in wrists of citizens behind tattoos. 

    Despite the lack of a perfect future from a cinematography perspective the show is shot beautifully and then graded well. Even parts of the show shot in garbage dumps look great and really capture the mind of the viewer. There is an overcast throughout the show which really engulfs you, and makes the entire prospect believable. 

    The show is also available in both English and Hindi, originally shot in Hindi, but voiced over by the same actors in English. 

    Verdict

    The show seems similar to the Handmaids Tale, from design and storyline, especially in the early episodes. However it takes a different twist as it progresses. 

    Taste full use of futuristic technology throughout the show. Including this foldable glass laptop !

    It is also clear that some characters are not properly suited for their roles initially. Especially Bhanu (played by Siddharth) who is Shalini’s minder and only by the 4th episode seems comfortable with the role. 

    This is the best portrayal of a propaganda based system of government, from a design and execution perspective. The world, however, seems tiny and characters are less. The show constantly revolves around a small region which makes the imaginative scope of Aryavarta small. The rulers of Aryavarta all seem extremely close and the shows creators seem to be in a rush to introduce characters on a grand scale. 

    The story line is also slower than one would like, but the show is beautifully crafted and engulfs you with intrigue and shock. Certain aspects of the show will make you reflect your own choices and this is what makes Leila special. 

    We would like to see Leila return for several more seasons, and create a larger world with a deeper storyline. The 6 episode show seems to near a closing, but there is a lot expected from the future from the show. 

    Leila is grippy and exciting, and is an exceptional watch, as it sets a benchmark for TV shows in India. Now if they could just use some electric cars and more graphics we would be thrilled. 

     

     

  • Google Outage Linked To Huawei Ban?

    Google Outage Linked To Huawei Ban?

    Early morning on June 2nd 2019 Google engineers struggled with a four hour Google cloud services outage. This took out critical Google services down, including Google Drive, Gmail, Youtube, and also affected sever other companies including Vimeo and Snapchat who use Google Cloud Services to host their platforms globally. 

    This comes soon after an announcement from Google stating that the company will remove Huawei as an authorized Android supported OEM and that the company will not officially get Android updates, or future security updates. Google’s services are crucial for any Android smartphone maker and allow for markets outside of China to fully utilize the devices. 

    This “ban” originated at the US governments blacklisting of Huawei. which banned US companies from using Huawei hardware or doing any kind of business with Huawei. And while a 90 day grace period was granted to the state funded Chinese Electronics and telecom giant, the future looks bleak for the company, and revenue estimates along with market value of the brand has dropped drastically. 

    China is not happy about this and has suggested a rare minerals export ban, which could intern affect US manufacturers. 

    “What is interesting is the timing of the outage,” claims our source ( An Ex Huawei Employee ) “this is the company fighting back”, Suggesting that Huawei or those close to Huawei are responsible for the outage.

    While Google has not explained what caused the outage publicly and managed to restore services back in four hours, with no impact to infrastructure or data. A large scale attack on Google’s crucial servers could be a possible reason. Google services were detected down in 249 locations in 170 cities around the world something that could have had long term implications on business and productivity. And if this was a third party attack, it could be considered a warning. 

     

     

    While we are not sure if anyone was responsible or if there was an attack, we will have to wait for an official statement from Google. 

  • Apple Mac Pro Is The Productivity Machine Apple Promised

    Apple Mac Pro Is The Productivity Machine Apple Promised

    When Apple launched the previous version of the Mac Pro a lot of prospective buyers were excited for the new “trash can” design. However, even though it turned out to be an exciting device for pro-consumers, professionals didn’t like the design or the lack of expandability. Especially since Mac Pro’s originally offered expansion and flexibility. 

    Apple last year clarified that they were working on a redesigned Mac Pro that would live up to the name, and boy has Apple delivered. The new 2019 Mac Pro offers a pro focused approach towards productivity.

    The Mac Pro will have Xeon processors up to 28 cores with 64 PCI lanes that will allow for ample expansion for improved graphics cards, capture cards or fast storage. Users can also use the six lane memory which is expandable up to a whopping 1.5TB. 

    The new pro includes an option for the Radeon Pro Vega II, and Duo cards which were also debuted with the Mac Pro. Users can utilize the dual MPX Modules for 2 Vega II Duos to achieve 56 Teraflops of Graphics performance and upto 128 GB of Graphics Memory. 

    But all these specifications are only an added plus to the new design of the Mac Pro which is clearly one of the best cpu case designs for pro usage. While aesthetically pleasing the case is designed with cooling in mind . A fully vented front and three fans at the back mean that air moves through the Mac Pro in a singular direction at all times. The open nature of the machine means users will be able to add Liquid cooling into the mix and that may end up in some improved throttle free performance. 

    The case design also allows for quick all around access the machined aluminum frame sits on solid pipe frame which while reminding us of the original “cheese grater” Mac Pro, is much more simpler to access and customize. 

    Apple has not held back with performance and expandability and it is evident that the company wants the professionals, movie makers and pro consumers to accept the Mac Pro back into their workflow. Expansion options will also include thunderbolt 3 ports which will allow for EGPUs and displays including the new 6K Apple Pro Display XDR. 

    The Mac Pro’s Afterburner is also another feature designed to lure big video creators and movie makers. The programmable ASIC is capable of decoding up to 6.3 billion pixels per second. Which means it can live decode upto three 8K Pro Res streams. This also translates to 12 4K streams, means that production houses won’t have to rely on fast proxy media, eliminating production storage costs. 

    The Apple Mac Pro is more a legend reborn, almost like a cult classic revamped. Ever since the first Mac Pro was introduced it became a staple for video editors and movie producers. Major motion pictures were created on these machines and that legacy may continue yet again for the foreseeable future.

    Needless to say Apple will also allow full customization and professionals are already drooling over their favorite specification builds. The Mac Pro will ship in fall and will be available to customize from Apple’s website. In India the Apple Mac Pro will be available in certain pre-configured builds, but Apple is working on bringing full  customization to India, and we might see that soon. 

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