Author: Sahil Kapoor

Apple MacBook Air With Intel i7 Processor Spotted On Geekbench
Apple recently launched the updated versions of their ultra-thin MacBook Air. The updated laptop now has a 13.3 inch Retina display, new i5 processor, built in Touch ID sensor, and a T2 security Chip. What’s more is that it packs all of this in an even more compact form factor. And now an unreleased Intel i7 MacBook Air has been spotted on the Geekbench app.

Geekbench Listing

The Geekbench 4 listing reveals an unreleased variant of the Apple MacBook Air running on the Intel i7 processor. The MacBook Air has a model number AAPJ140K1,1 and is running on the latest 10.14.1 macOS Mojave with night mode. The laptop has 16 GB of 2133 MHz LPDD3 RAM and the exact processor name is Intel core i7-8510y. Whats more interesting is that the i7-8510y processor is also unreleased till date. The processor was spotted on GFXbench back in August which revealed that the chipset has UHD 617 Graphics.

It is a 2 core, 4 thread processor with a base clock frequency of 1.8 GHz. However, the turbo clock speed is unknown. The MacBook Air has 64 KB of L1 Cache, 512 KB of L2 Cache and 4 MB of L3 Cache. The amount of L1,L2 and L3 Cache affect the processing speed of a computer.

Talking about benchmarks, the i7 MacBook Pro has a single-core score of 4249 and a multi-core score of 8553. The single core scores places it just below the quad core 2.3GHz i5 Macbook Pro which gets 4510 points.

Also Read: Samsung To Launch The Next Exynos SoC on November 14

To conclude, the price and official release date of the i7 MacBook Air is not available. But, we expect Apple to soon launch this powerful variant of the extremely thin and light laptop. For reference, the i5 variant of the MacBook Air starts at $ 1,1199 in the US and is available in three colours which are as follow:
- Space Gray
- Silver
- Gold
November 10, 2018
Xiaomi Increases Price Of Phones, Power Banks & TVs

The depreciation of Rupee against the US Dollar is forcing companies to hike the prices of their products. Just before Diwali, Realme announced a price increase in their smartphones and now Xiaomi has made a similar move. The company claims the decline in Rupee’s value has significantly impacted their input costs hence, resulting in a price hike. Manu Kumar Jain, MD at Xiaomi India has posted a list of affected devices on his twitter account.

Devices Affected

The budget smartphone, Redmi 6A will get a price hike of Rs 600 for the 2GB RAM +16GB ROM variant and Rs 600 for the 3GB RAM+16 GB ROM variant. Effective price after the revision will be Rs 6,599 and Rs 7,499 respectively.

The elder sibling of the 6A, the Redmi 6 will also see a price hike of Rs 500 for its 3GB RAM + 32 GB ROM variant. It will have an effective price of Rs 8,499 after post-hike. However, the price for the 3 GB RAM + 32 GB ROM variant stays unaffected at Rs 9,499.

The Android-powered Mi LED TV 4C Pro will also see a price hike. The 32-inch variant will get pricier by Rs 1,000 resulting in a new price of Rs 15,999. Whereas, the 49-inch variant will get a price increase of Rs 2,000 resulting in a new price fo Rs 31,999.

The 1000 mAh Mi Power Bank 2i will now cost Rs 899 which is Rs 100 more from the previous Rs 799. Higher capacity variants of the power bank remain unaffected.

The new prices will be effective from midnight today which is 12 AM, 11 November. So, users looking to buy any of the above-mentioned product can buy them today and save up some money.

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Additionally, in the update, Xiaomi mentioned that the company has pledged to never exceed profit margins above 5% and this price adjustment is made with that in mind.

November 10, 2018
Samsung To Launch The Next Exynos SoC on November 14

The SoC or Processor is the core component of every smartphone. Qualcomm is the leading smartphone chipmaker but a lot of other companies also develop and manufacture these tiny modern marvels. Apple has their A series processors, Huawei makes Kirin processors and Samsung has their Exynos range of chipsets. Recently, Samsung has shared a teaser of an upcoming flagship Exynos processor. The new processor will be seen on the upcoming Galaxy S10.

The Next Exynos

https://twitter.com/SamsungExynos/status/1060879822300348417

The poster shows a smartphone with the upcoming Samsung Exynos processor. It will be the successor to the Exynos 9810 which is present on the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy Note 9. The processor might be called Exynos 9820, but that is not officially confirmed. It will be the first 7 nm chip from Samsung. However, competitors Huawei and Apple have already launched their Kirin 980 & A12 bionic, 7nm processors. Samsung claims the 7 nm manufacturing technology will boost performance by up to 20% while reducing power consumption by up to 50%.

The poster reveals that the processor is set to launch on November 14. It also reads ‘Intelligence from within’ which hints that the new chipset will feature a dedicated AI (Artificial Intelligence) Chip. The new SoC will likely have a neural processing unit that will enable the Galaxy S10 to perform complex AI & machine learning tasks.

Also Read: Samsung To Use LCD Displays On Their Galaxy A Series Phones

The Next Exynos SoC which will be present on the Galaxy S10 will also support 5G. No precise details about the clock speed or architecture of the processor are available. But, we won’t have to wait for long as the launch of the processor is right around the corner.

November 10, 2018
Facebook Launches ‘Lasso’, The TikTok competitor
Facebook was one of the first globally accepted social media platforms. It is a platform that combines a wide variety of social medias ranging from simple messaging to photo and video sharing. But with passing time, social media is evolving and changing. Niche specific apps are on the rise, like chat focused WhatApp and photo sharing app Instagram. Both of which Facebook acquired for $ 19 billion and $ 1 billion respectively. A new social media segment that has seen phenomenal growth in recent times is video/lip syncing applications. China based TikTok is the current leader in this segment. To get a slice of this rapidly booming sector, Facebook has launched their Lasso app.

Facebook has taken this step to bring back teens who are slowly moving away from the platform, when compared to last year. The Lasso app lets users create short fun clips with a lip syncing option. You can sign in to the app with your Instagram credentials or create an account by linking it to your Facebook. Additionally, the Lasso videos can be shared on Facebook and Instagram. The sharing feature will be added later.

Features
- Cool Camera Tools & Effects- High quality video editing tools, text on video/music and a lot more effects from in app camera.
- Massive Music Library- It has one of the biggest music library which range from trending pop hits to vintage classics. Facebook claims users can find each and every song on the app.
- Latest Hashtags & Challenges- The app suggests trending hashtags and also the ones which might become a trend soon.
- Share Directly To Facebook- The app being a part of the Facebook ecosystem, allows users to easily share videos on Facebook with a single tap.
Also Read: Vine Co-Founder To Launch New Video Looping App ‘byte’

Lasso is available for both Android and iOS devices. The app is currently available in selected regions as Facebook is gathering feedback and reviews from users.
November 10, 2018
Vine Co-Founder To Launch New Video Looping App ‘byte’

HD Video cameras on smartphones opened a lot of possibilities for app developers. One such video looping application was the wildly popular Vine app. It allowed users to share 6 second clips which turned out to be a highly successful phenomenon. Twitter bought the app for 30 Million $ in 2012 even before its official launch. Recently, the co-founder of Vine, Dom Hoffman has announced the successor to his first app, which will be released in Spring 2019.

The Concept & What Happened With Vine

Vine was the platform that kick-started the career of many stars like YouTuber Logan Paul and singer Shawn Mendes. Logan Paul and his brother Jake Paul started making vines in their high school and are now one of the highest earning YouTubers. Similarly, Shawn Mendes also joined the platform at age 15. After which he gained a lot of attention after his first vine went viral.

But, Twitter had to shut down Vine back in January 2017 due to a couple of reasons. Some of them include fierce competition from Instagram, Twitter’s cash crunch and no scope of ads because the clips were only 6 seconds long. From being one of the highest downloaded free application on Apple’s app store it vanquished into darkness and was ultimately shut down. Albeit, Twitter keeps the video archive alive online.

The Fate Of ‘Byte’

https://twitter.com/dhof/status/1060613118089445377

Dom Hoffman has previously talked about creating a V2 of the Vine app. But it was only recently that he tweeted that the app will be called byte and will be a successor to Vine. A website and a twitter page of the app is already online. The twitter page has reached 68k followers which indicates people are hyped about the Vine successor.

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Although, not much detail about the byte app is available, Dom Hoffman says that they have a solid concept and proper funding for the upcoming app. However, times have changed and so has the competition. TikTok, another video looping app has seen tremendous growth in recent times. Competing with it will be hard for byte. The true fate will only be revealed after the app is launched and available for download.

November 10, 2018
Apple Admits That The iPhone X & 13 inch MacBook Pro Have Hardware Issues
Technology is evolving rapidly and companies are bound to update products every year to keep up with their competition. But, this fast-paced development can often lead to hardware issues which arise after the products have reached the customers. One such infamous case was the ‘exploding batteries’ on the Samsung Galaxy Note 7. And recently, Apple has announced that the iPhone X and 13-inch MacBook Pro have some issues. This causes the hardware to fail or not respond for no apparent reason.

The Issues
- The iPhone X’s screen or part of the screen randomly stops recognising the user’s touch. Sometimes, it even reacts when the user has not touched it.
- The 13 inch MacBook Pro (non-touch bar) that was sold between June 2017 & June 2018 might have an issue that leads to hard disk failure or data loss.
The Good

Apple has admitted to the issues with their products and is offering a free replacement to solve the issues. The users with eligible iPhone Xs can get a free screen replacement from Apple’s Authorised Service Providers or retail stores. Similarly, the MacBooks that face the disk failure issue can get a free service at an Apple retail store or an Authorised Service Provider. To check if your MacBook has such an issue, you can simply type the serial number on the company’s support page.

The Bad

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The iPhone X users have been complaining about the screen issue for almost a year now. And the company’s delayed response definitely made the customers suffer all this while. Also, Apple being one of the leaders in the tech industry, is not expected to ship products that have such issues.
November 10, 2018
Latest Google Findings Reveal Dark Mode Consumes 63% Less Battery

Smartphone components are evolving at a rapid pace but, the lithium-ion batteries that power them are not able to keep up with the latest hardware specifications. Hence, in an effort to prolong battery life, companies are trying to make software and hardware more power efficient. Recently, at the Android Dev Summit, Google revealed some key findings that can boost battery life on smartphones. Display and screen brightness are the biggest battery drainers on any smartphone. Google’s findings reveal using darker colours and the dark mode can extend battery upto 63%.

Google’s Findings

The most interesting piece of information from the summit was, more brightness draws more power in an almost linear manner. Next, the developers shared their studies performed using the Google Pixel 1 smartphone. The study points out the power consumption on max brightness between normal mode and ‘dark Mode’ on the AMOLED screen on the Pixel 1. The study reveals that the Pixel 1 consumed 250 mA of battery on max brightness in Normal mode whereas max brightness on dark mode consumed only 92 mA . The power consumption on dark Mode is 63% less than the Normal Mode. While, Google also conducted a similar test on the iPhone 7 with LCD display and it showed no difference in power consumtion between two different modes.

Google also studied the impact that different screen colours have on power consumption. They found different colours draw different amounts of power from the source. For instance, Red consumes 600 miliWatts of power and Green consumes 580 miliWatts of power. While, Blue draws the highest power at 800 miliWatts out of the RGB colour gamut. The most important finding is that Black consumes the least power out of all the 65k colours that a display can produce. On the other hand, White draws max power out of the battery.

Google Admits Their Mistake

Google has admitted that they made a mistake in the past with their material design scheme. The company heavily encouraged developers to use white as their primary color for all applications and interfaces which apparently takes a jab at battery backup.

Fortunately, Google explained how ‘Dark Mode’ can prolong the battery backup on a smartphone. Additionally, the latest YouTube with dark mode is an example that Google is learning from its mistakes and continue to bring this support to other apps as well. The company also demonstrated the comparison results that YouTube with dark mode has over normal mode. The YouTube video was paused on both the smartphones to pin point effects dark mode has on power drain. At 50% brightness, dark mode consumed 80 mA of power while normal mode consumes 93 mA of power from the battery. The biggest highlight in this study was the amount of power drawn on 100% screen brightness. YouTube in Dark Mode consumed 96 mA of max brightness which is higher than 50% at Normal Mode. But, Normal Mode on 100% brightness drew significantly higher power at 239 mA.

Also Read: Android Adds Foldable Display Support

To conclude, the study reveals that darker colours and options like Dark Mode can drastically reduce power consumption on phones with AMOLED displays.

November 9, 2018
Fossil Sport Smartwatch With Snapdragon 3100 Launched
Fossil is a company that is recognised all over the globe for their quartz watches and recently they have launched an affordable smartwatch called Fossil Sport Smartwatch. It has a circular touchscreen display and has easy swap silicon straps. The smartwatch is water resistant and has many features like GPS navigation, heart rate tracking and customisable dials.

Fossil Sport Smartwatch

The Fossil Sport smartwatch has a circular 41 mm case which is 12 mm thick and is made form Nylon and Aluminium. The smartwatch has a touch screen display to display time and content. It has an 18 mm wide silicone strap that can fit wrists of sizes up to 19.5 cm. The Fossil Sport also has a side mounted crown and two push buttons. It has a 5 ATM water resitance rating hence, it can be easily survive a swimming session. In terms of sensors, the smartwatch has an accelerometer, altimeter, ambient light sensor and NFC support.

The Fossil Sport smartwatch runs on the latest Snapdragon 3100 SoC and has 4 GB of inbuilt storage. It uses WearOS by Google, which is specially developed for smartwatches. The watch is compatible with both Android and iOS devices running iOS 9.3 or above and Android 4.4 or above. It connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth 4.2 and also has Wi-Fi 802.11 connectivity. Fossil claims the smartwatch has a battery backup of up to 24 hours depending on usage It also has a low-power mode that can give 2 days of additional battery backup with all smart features turned off. You can charge the watch via the magnetic plate which can fast charge it up to 80 % in just one hour.

The Fossil Sport smartwatch has a heart rate tracker and an activity tracker to track your fitness levels. It can display notification for e-mails, alarm clock, alerts, calendar, app alerts and even text messages from your smartphone. The watch supports wireless data syncing with user’s phone and also support Google Pay services. It has a built-in microphone that perform a variety of tasks on your smartphone via voice commands. One key highlight of the smartwatch is its untethered GPS navigation capabilities. This feature allows to navigate destinations without even connecting to a smartphone and the built in 4 GB ROM can store music for your running sessions.

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Price & Colors

The Fossil Sport watch is price at $ 255 (around Rs 18,500 ) and is available in 6 different colours which are as follows:
- Light Blue
- Red
- Black
- Gray
- Blush
- Neon Green
November 9, 2018
Samsung Galaxy J4 Core Running on Android Go Leaks Online

Android Go is a tailored distribution of the Android Operating system for low-end smartphones with 1 GB of RAM or less. It uses a special suite of Google apps which can work on less powerful hardware and consume less data. Android Go devices are priced very aggressively and are mainly targeted towards developing countries. Samsung is the global smartphone leader and makes smartphones in all price brackets. They launched their first Android Go smartphone, the Galaxy J2 Core back in August. Recently, another Samsung Android Go smartphone, the Galaxy J4 core has surfaced on a Brazilian website prior to its official launch.

J4 Core Specs & Features

The Samsung Galaxy J4 core is a smartphone made for the budget segment, but does not compromise on high priority features like a large screen, battery and storage expandability. The smartphone has a 6-inch HD+ display with a 1480 x 720 px resolution. It runs on an unstated quad-core processor with 1.4 GHz frequency and 1 GB of RAM. The smartphone has 16 GB of internal memory which is expandable up to 256 GB via a microSD card.

The Galaxy G4 is a dual sim smartphone with 4G capabilities. For photography, the smartphone has an 8 MP rear and a 5 MP front camera. Additionally, both front and rear cameras get a dedicated LED flash. It can shoot 1080p videos @ 30fps. The Galaxy J4 Core is powered by a 3,300 mAh battery with fast charging support. The smartphone will be available in three colours; Black, Blue & Copper, according to the listing on the site. Tt runs on Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition).

Price & Availablity

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No information regarding the price of the Samsung Galaxy J4 Core is available as of now, but it might launch soon as almost all the details are already out.

November 8, 2018
PUBG Mobile Update To Bring Auto-Rickshaws & Snow
PUBG or PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is an online multiplayer game that has taken over the mobile gaming industry by storm. With every update the game gets additional features and it recently received the night mode update. A reddit user u/AtomR reports that the PUBGM 0.11 Chinese Beta update brings multiple new features. The Light-speed adds features like MK47 mutant rifle and Tuk-Tuk rickshaw which are already available on the PC version of the game

New Features

Besides the Tuk-Tuk rickshaw and MK 47 mutant rifle, the reddit user reported multiple other additions in the Chinese Light-speed update.
- Guns will get a new Laser sight attachment that will ease in pointing a target at the enemy.
- The Miramar and Erangel areas will get a new weather update which includes rain.
- The new update does not seem to have any Snow Season Map. However snow can be randomly seen in different areas like the current Autumn area.
- The molotov cockatil gets new fire animations.
- New death cam reply feature which enables players to respond to their killer before dying.
The reddit user also shared a link to a YouTube video which he claims to be a trustable source. The video demonstrates almost all the new features from the new update.

Also Read: Samsung Teases Its Foldable Phone, Will Release It Soon

Although the exact date of the update release is not available, we are looking forward to playing the game with these great additions.
November 6, 2018
Moto One Power To Get Android 9.0 Pie Update Soon
Last month, Motorola launched the Motorola One Power running on Android One. Being an Android One smartphone, it gets latest Android updates soon after Google rolls out one. With its sturdy build and mammoth battery, the Motorola One Power is a serious contender in the mid-range smartphone market. It was initially shipped with Android 8.1 Oreo. And now, a recent listing on Geekbench suggests that the device will soon get the Android 9.0 Pie update.

Click here to buy Motorola One Power on Flipkart

Geekbench Listing

A Motorola One Power device was recently spotted on Geekbench running the latest Android 9.0 Pie. The benchmark was posted on November 2nd. It reveals that the smartphone gets a single core score of 1274 while the multi-core score is 4508. Comparing to the Moto One Power running on 8.1 Oreo, which had a single core score of 1332 and multi-core score of 4812.

The scores have surely dropped after the upgrade but, this might not be the final release version and the company might tweak it prior to the official rollout. Sadly, any precise date for the update rollout is not available but the device will probably get it before the end of this month.

Motorola One Power Tech Specs
- Display: 6.2-inch Full HD+ LCD, 2246 × 1080 px, 18.7:9 aspect ratio
- Operating System: Android 8.1 Oreo
- Processor: Snapdragon 636, Octa-Core
- RAM: 4GB
- Storage: 64 GB, microSD up to 256 GB
- Rear Cameras: 16MP 5MP, Dual-LED Flash
- Selfie Camera: 12 MP
- Security: Fingerprint Scanner
- Connectivity: 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac 2.4G + 5G, Bluetooth 5 .0 + LE, NFC, GPS, USB Type-C
- Battery: 5,000mAh
- Dimensions: 156 × 76 × 8.98 mm
- Weight: 205 grams
Price & Availability

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The Motorola One Power is available in black color and has a price tag of Rs 15,999. It is exclusively available on Flipkart.

Click here to buy Motorola One Power on Flipkart
November 5, 2018
100,000 Dual Display Nubia X Smartphones Sold In 57 seconds
The competition to create smartphones with stand out features is getting more fierce with each passing day. Companies keep on innovating and developing smartphones with new & unique technologies. Some of the distinctive technologies made in recent times include the infamous notch, dual cameras, and the fingerprint reader.

Recently Nubia, a Shenzhen based smartphone company launched their Nubia X smartphone with dual displays & dual fingerprint sensors. During its first flash sale, the company sold 100,000 units in just 57 seconds.

Dual Displays

The Nubia X has front and back dual displays. The front display is a 6.26 inch Full HD+ LCD panel while the rear display is a 5.1-inch OLED panel. The smartphone has a commendable 93.6% screen to body ratio on the front. The Nubia X skips the front-facing camera and the company suggests the dual rear cameras can be used to take high-quality selfies and videos with the help of rear display. Additionally, the rear display can be used for custom signatures, dynamic pictures and advanced controls for high-quality gaming.

Specifications
- Front Display: 6.26-inch LCD Full HD+, 2280 × 1080 pixels, 19:9 aspect ratio
- Rear Display: 5.1-inch OLED, 1520 x 720 pixels
- Operating System: Android 8.1 Oreo
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
- RAM: 6GB/8GB LPDDR4x
- Storage: 64GB/128GB/256GB
- Rear Cameras: 16MP + 24MP, Dual-LED Flash
- Security: Dual Fingerprint Scanner
- Connectivity: 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 5 .0 + LE, GPS, USB Type-C
- Battery: 3,800mAh
- Dimensions: 154.1 x 73.3 x 8.4 mm
- Weight: 181 g
Price & Sale

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The Nubia X is available in four different colours which are: Blue gold, Sea blue, Black gold, Deep grey. The price for different models of the smartphone are as follows:
- 6 GB RAM / 64 GB Storage: CNY3,299 (around Rs. 34,900)
- 8 GB RAM / 128 GB Storage: CNY3,699 (around Rs. 39,200)
- 8 GB RAM / 256 GB Storage: CNY4,199 (around Rs. 44,500)
The company has scheduled the next flash sale on 12 AM on November 11 in China.
November 5, 2018
Asus Zenfone 6 To Have A Lateral Notch

Taiwan based Asus is about to launch the Asus Zenfone 6, the successor to the Asus Zenfone 5Z. Recently leaked videos and photos claim that the Zenfone 6 will have a lateral notch. Smartphones with a notch are a very delicate topic as some users like it whereas others don’t. Nowadays, notches on a smartphone come in all kinds of shapes and sizes. The iPhone X and iPhoneXS have wide notches whereas the latest OnePlus 6T gets a tiny a water-drop notch. Now, Asus is experimenting with a completely new notch position; a ‘lateral’ top right side camera notch.

Lateral Notch

In an effort to capitalise the maximum amount of screen real estate, Asus has moved the camera notch on to the right side of the top bezel. The images reveal that the Zenfone 6 has an overall high screen-to-body ratio. The speakerphone is embedded in the top bezel whereas the power button and volume rockers are placed on the right side of the smartphone. The loudspeaker/microphone cut-out, USB Type-C port and the 3.5 mm audio jack are placed on the bottom of the device.

The device seems to have a rear glass build which houses the dual camera and LED flash setup. The lock screen of the device reads “Use fingerprint, face or swipe up to unlock” which affirms that the device supports both Face Unlock & Fingerprint access. However, accurate information regarding the placement of the fingerprint reader is not available. As the rear panel does not have a hollow indentation for the fingerprint reader. Also, the fact that it does not have an onscreen visual indication for fingerprint reduces the chances of an in-display fingerprint reader.

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy S10 To Not Have Iris Scanner

Unfortunately, the specifications of the Zenfone 6 are not yet available. But, the device is expected to launch during MWC 2019.

November 5, 2018
Realme Smartphones Will Soon See A Price Hike

Realme is a Shenzhen based smartphone manufacturer that sells value for money smartphones. It started as a sub-brand of Oppo, but is an independent company now. Realme launched their first smartphone, the Realme 1 back in the month of May in India. The smartphone took over the Indian market like a storm owing to its killer pricing and features. It is the first smartphone to challenge the reign of Xiaomi phones, the budget leader in India. The company is headed by Madhav Sheth in India who has recently tweeted that Realme devices will soon see a price hike.

Click here to buy Realme smartphones from Flipkart.

The Realme 1 is a beautifully designed smartphone that is built with performance in mind. After the success of the former, the company has launched multiple other smartphones. List of the smartphones includes the Realme 2, Realme 2 Pro and the new budget champion Realme C1. The smartphones have seen a warm welcome by the Indian consumers. But, soon they will get a tad bit more expensive due to the decline of the Indian Rupee.

Reason For The Price Hike

The rupee rates are falling and as a brand we actually work on low margins. It indicates that we might have to upgrade the pricing, just to make sure that we continue to give you the best technology in our upcoming offerings. We are trying to figure out a solution post Diwali.?

— Madhav Sheth (@MadhavSheth1) November 2, 2018

A tweet by the CEO of Realme India explains that the company operates on very low-profit margins. And, the fall in the Rupee’s value directly affects the pricing of their smartphones. It has forced them to revise the prices which will see a hike post-Diwali.

Previously, Xiaomi had to increase the price of their very popular model, the Note 5 Pro by Rs 1,000 due to the same reason. It was initially launched at a price of Rs 14,000 but the company had to later revise the price to Rs 15,000. The fall in the Rupee’s value will surely affect the pricing of a lot of other smartphones and gadgets as well.

Also Read: Apple iPhones To Get 5G Connectivity In 2020

Last 2 days @Flipkart to get your favorite Realme devices at best prices .

— Madhav Sheth (@MadhavSheth1) November 4, 2018

However, the official has posted another tweet stating that the devices will be available at the current prices for two more days. Those of you planning to buy any of the Realme smartphones, now is probably the best time to get your hands on one.

Click here to buy Realme smartphones from Flipkart.

November 5, 2018
PrimeOS Equips Any Laptop Or PC With Android

With the advent of technology, E-sports and digital games are becoming increasingly popular. People from all age groups love playing video games which range across various genres like sports, strategy, action, and adventure. Earlier, games were limited to consoles and computers but now, they are readily available on smartphones. When we talk about a mobile operating system, the clear winners are Android and iOS. Apple’s iOS can only run on Apple mobile devices while Android being an open source software can work on a variety of platforms. One example this is the PrimeOS. It brings the complete Android gaming experience to desktops and laptops.

The point worth mentioning is its compatibility with a variety of x86 based CPU’s. The x86 is a set of architecture instructions which most of the Intel and AMD CPU’s are based on. So, the PrimeOS can be set up on not only new but also on older PC’s that are otherwise discarded due to lack of software support.

PrimeOS: What is it & Who is it for?

PrimeOS is an operating system that gives a complete desktop experience like MacOS or Windows. Additionally, it provides access to millions of Android applications. It has been designed in a manner to combine the best features of both PC & Android. It has multiple features like a notification centre, taskbar, start menu and multi-tasking that eases the use of Android on a desktop environment.

PrimeOS can be used to browse the internet, play games and even run business applications like MS Excel and Word.

Android Gaming Machine!

PrimeOS which is built on top of Android allows users to download and enjoy more than 2 million + apps and games. Most notably, the maximum number of Android games are free to install, unlike their gaming console counterparts.

Top Android games including PUBG, Asphalt, Clash of Clans and many more titles can easily work on PrimeOS. PrimeOS allows users to re-map touch controls to mouse and keyboard to enjoy a seamless experience.

Limited Only To Gaming?

PrimeOS is not only limited to gaming as it is a fully functional Android-based PC operating system. Hence, top productivity apps can be easily downloaded on PC’s running the OS.

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The PrimeOS website provides a complete step by step guide to download and install it on PC.

Click here to download and install PrimeOS

November 3, 2018